Town Times April 19, 2013 by Town Times Newspaper

Volume 20, Number 2 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Community Conversation to address underage drinking By Mark Dionne Town Times

On April 25, the Local Wellness Council with Durham and Middlefield Youth and Family Services will hold one of its series of Community Conversations, this one focusing on substance abuse and specifically underage drinking. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m., at the Durham Public Library, and, according to

Betsy Dean of DMYFS, it should be of interest to “anybody who is invested in the community.” Dean said the event is about building youth up so they make good choices. “We’re going to look at what goes on that strengthens our community’s youth and what barriers prevent our youth from becoming stronger.” Underage drinking, a perennial subject for groups like DMYFS, was made a

timely subject for Durham and Middlefield with the recent arrest of eight youths for possession of alcohol and seven more facing school discipline for drinking. The Community Conversation will begin by using a recently completed state-wide school survey to examine how the experience and exposure of Durham and Middlefield’s youth to drugs and alSee Underage, page 22

Durham painter talks art, life and pampered pooches By Diana Carr Special to Town Times

For Terry Oakes Bourret, of Durham, art is more than just putting pretty pictures to her canvas. It’s a way of life. It connects her to the world, and to herself. When she is “out and about,” she draws the life taking place around her.

“Whenever we’re waiting somewhere, I pull out a book and she pulls out her sketchbook,” said Don Bourret, her husband. “It’s my meditation,” said the artist. Bourret began taking art classes at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum, Hartford, when she was 6-years-

old, and when she saw artists painting outside in Provincetown, she knew she wanted to be an artist. “I started painting on seashells because that’s what I saw them do,” she said. “I sold them in front of my grandfather’s grocery store.” She went on to become a nurse, but a workshop with renowned artist Helen Van Wyk would set her on a different career path. “Helen believed there was a logical way to study art, that it was not See Painter, page 4 Photo by Diana Carr

Terry Oakes Bourret holds her dog, Murphy, who often keeps her company in her studio.

In this issue ... Calendar ........................11 Devils Advocate ............13 Government ..................12 Obituary ..........................8

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Memorial Middle School held an Invention Convention April 9 to showcase student solutions to everyday problems. Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw was among the judges at the competition. He’s shown above with student-inventor Peter Schulten at Peter’s Pedal-Lit display. Brayshaw tried out a new improved bike helmet, which Peter created, that uses battery-powered LED light strips to make the helmet more visible and, therefore, the rider safer. Peter was one of 12 winners at the school who will go on to the CT State Invention Convention, May 4, at the University of Connecticut campus. See more photos page 5.

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Correction

In the April 12 edition of Town Times, several paragraphs mistakenly were left out of a page 1 column, by Diana Carr, with the headline “Ode to spring.” To read the entire column, go online to towntimes.com.

A story in the April 12 edition of the Town Times. “BOF proposes 7.8 percent increase to Durham budget” incorrectly stated that the Durham town budget would be combined with the RSD 13 school budget before going to a public referendum. The correct information is as follows: The town and school district budgets are separate and acted on through two different processes. After a public hearing, the Board of Finance made a motion at its meeting on April 16 to send the 2013-2014 town budget to the Annual Budget Meeting which will take place at 8 p.m., May 13, at Coginchaug Regional High School. At this time, residents can vote on the town budget at the meeting. (This is not a referendum.) The process for the RSD13 school budget is handled by the Board of Education. The school budget goes before the public for a vote at referendum May 7, with voting open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This referendum is held on the same day for both towns: Durham and Middlefield.

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The first annual Durham Fair poster contest is accepting submissions. The theme is “Good. Clean. Wholesome. Fun.” Entries must be original artwork and vertical layout. The poster should include “94th Annual Durham Fair” along with the dates Sept. 26-29, 2013. Submissions must be received by May 10.. The winner will be decided through voting by Durham/Middlefield residents. The winning design will be featured at the Durham Fair and sold in the souvenir shops. The winner will also receive a Durham Fair Fun Package. For more information, guidelines and submission, visit www.durhamfair.com or email dhuscher@comcast.net.

Teen summer job program

The Summer Jobs Program is accepting applications from teens, ages 14-21 who may have difficulty finding employment. Certain qualifications must be met in order to be eligible. Teens will work in various local businesses for the months of July and August. This program is possible through a grant from the State’s Workforce Alliance. Applications and information are available at both Town Halls and the Transition Department at Coginchaug Regional High School. For more information, call (860) 349-7110 or (860) 614-9466. Deadline is April 30.

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State police search for Durham bank robbery suspect State police are searching for a suspect who robbed the TD Bank on Main St., Durham, April 9, at gunpoint. Shortly before 9:30, a.m., a man approached the teller at the 331 Main St. location, showed a handgun and demanded cash, police said. No one was injured during the incident and the man fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. The suspect is described as a white man with a stocky

build in his mid-50s wearing a tan baseball hat, tan gloves, sunglasses, blue jeans and sneakers. The man covered his face with a dark fleece zip-up jacket, police said. Anyone who may have seen something or has information about the incident is asked to call State Police Troop F at (860) 399-2100. Police said all calls will be kept confidential. -Richie Rathsack

Police released this surveillance photo of a man who they believe robbed a bank earlier this week In Durham.

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After studying with Van Wyk for 10 years, Bourret left nursing in the late 1970s to devote herself full-time to her art. She has been teaching her craft ever since, and has won more than 100 awards, with her work being

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Durham Fair was, back when it looked like a country fair, with its colorful striped tents. Bourret’s art is her life and her life is her art. Her supplies are with her all the time, as she moves through her days recording events with her drawings. “These are the journals of my life,” she said, and they are replete with pictures and postcards and memorabilia, her drawings, and her writings. “It was exciting,” she recalled, “to be sitting on the steps of a canal in Venice, somewhere in a back alley, and drawing. In Italy, while the other tourists were shopping, I was drawing things like the different ways Italians talk with their hands, the food on the table in a restaurant, what the people around me were saying, or a pigeon drinking from a fountain. Or I was gluing into my journal a leaf that fell off a tree.” Bourret and her husband are currently working on an illustrated book about incorporating a male dog they rescued “into our existing pack of pampered female pooches.” For more information go to www.TerryOakesBourret @comcast.com.

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Memorial Day Parade

The 2013 Durham Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27, rain or shine. The parade will step off at 9:15a.m. at the corner of Haddam Quarter Road and Main Street, and continue down Main Street to the Durham

Town Green. Parade participants should assemble at the corner between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. A ceremony, at the Town Green, honoring the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen, is scheduled to follow immediately following the parade. For more information or to participate in the parade, contact parade Chairman Bob Francis at (860) 349-0881.

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Spring cleanup fundraiser The Coginchaug National Honor Society has scheduled its annual spring cleanup fundraiser. For a fee, NHS members will clear gardens, spread mulch, paint and more for residents of Durham and Middlefield. Proceeds benefit school activities and charities. For more information in hiring a NHS team, call Coginchaug High School at (860) 349-7215 or email www.coginchaug.nhs@gmail .com during the week of school vacation, April 15 to 19. Please provide a brief description of needed work.

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Levi E. Coe Library 414 Main Street, Middlefield, (860) 349-3857 or www.leviecoe.com. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Children’s Room display case Do you have a collection

you’d like to share? Are you a community group interested in showcasing your work? If so, please contact the Children’s Department at (860) 349-3857 to use the downstairs display case. Paperback Book Sale Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Donations of gently use books are appreciated. A concert, featuring the Middlefield Ukulele Club, is scheduled from 11 to 11:30 a.m. No registration necessary. Annual spring clean-up Saturday, April 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. (Rain date, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m.) Book discussion Monday, May 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. The book is The Shoemaker’s Wife, by Adriana Trigiani. Program is scheduled for the Middlefield Senior Center. Books are available at the library and the Senior Center.

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‘Requiem Mass’ riveting experience By Larry Kellum Special to Town Times

Three choruses, The New Britain Chorale, The Capella Cantorum, and the Paderewski Polonia Choir, joined forces under Maestro Adrian Sylveen’s thundering baton to shake the walls on this memorable evening. Principle Virtuosi cellist Kathy Schiano said the performance “sent shivers down my spine, especially the fortissimo sections.” Other musicians noted that this was a new experience in their careers. Jill MaurierDavis, principle Virtuosi flautist said, “This was my first time doing this piece, which I have always wanted to do.” Bass soloist and student of Jurate Svedaite, Ryan Foley said, “This was also my first Verdi. My idol was the great Cesare Siepi. I am young and have plenty of time for future Verdi parts...right now my dream role would be Sarastro in the “Magic Flute.””

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Sun Fun Run The third annual Sun Fun Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, at Lyman Orchards. Proceeds benefit The Sunshine Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping children with cancer. The event features a 3.7 mile run/walk at 10 a.m., and a kids quarter mile run at 9:30 a.m. Registration is available a half hour before each event. For more information and cost, call (86) 638-4232 or visit www.raceit.com.

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The somber, majestic work is almost an opera, requiring four spectacular soloists, a powerful orchestra full of brass, and a large chorus of more than 80 strong. Nancy Gentry, president of the New Britain Chorale said “almost half of the 85 choristers were ours. The chorus has really grown back up in recent times.” The evening was a riveting vocal, emotional, musical and religious experience. Soprano Jurate Svedaite, CLO’s resident diva, reveled in the many pianissimos in her music, but also had the strength to plunge into chest voice when needed. Christopher Lucier was the tenor soloist, singing with honeyed tone throughout. Alto soloist Heather Petrie said, “This was my first Verdi. I am a real contralto and have a career ahead of me singing scary old ladies, so this was a treat. Eva Podles is my idol.”

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Firehouse Five - The Firehouse Five are scheduled to be the featured performers in the Jazz at the Firehouse, scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Durham firehouse. The family-friendly event, sponsored by the Durham Democratic Town Committee, features music, chili tastings, cornbread, macaroni and cheese and desserts. A fee is charged. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call Karen at (860) 3493468.

table will follow the meeting. New Members are always welcome. Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Monday, April 22, from 1 to 5:45 p.m., at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).

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TOPS meeting - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday, at 6 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433.

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Lecture - The Middlesex Health Care Center has scheduled a free lecture by Maureen Haseley-Jones “The English Lady” for Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Haseley-Jones is scheduled to speak about eco-friendly gardening. Seating is limited. For more information and to register, call Robin at (860) 344-0353. Community program A Community Conservation, jointly sponsored by Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services and Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Council, Thursday, April 25, from 67:30 to 8 p.m. at the

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Fajita Fiesta - The Spanish Honor Society at Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled its 12th annual Fajita Fiesta for Friday, April 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the high school cafeteria. In addition to dinner, a Mariachi trio and silent auction are featured. A fee is charged. Tickets are available by calling Nancy Alberico at (860) 349-7215, ext. 479. A few tickets may be available at the door.

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Dr. John Conroy Ukulele Club - Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Ukulele players, of any level, in the greater Middlefield area, are welcome. For more information, call Cindy Di Lauro at (860) 349-5656 or lucyr1953@yahoo.com.

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Lost art of beekeeping revealed at seminar By Elisabeth Kennedy Special to Town Times

Mark Shadle presented the first of the Durham Fair Foundation seminar series April 11 to more than a dozen residents. The “a lost art” of Bees and Beekeeping was topic at the Durham Library event. Years ago, explained Shadle, those who kept a garden also kept bees. He has a garden and fruit trees, and started beekeeping to have a healthier garden, including a population of birds, bees and bats. Studies show that the bee population worldwide is steadily decreasing every year. “It is important for local folks to get started to contribute to the biodiversity of our neighborhood,” Shadle said. If you aren’t beekeeping material, you can plant wildflowers to offer variety to the bees of others, he said. Shadle strongly urged the audience to stop using Roundup to kill dandelions and other weeds.

“I use vinegar,” Shadle said, adding, “it kills weeds and doesn’t stay around for 200 years,” Shadle explained that bees bring pesticides back to the hive, which kills the hive and the bees in it. Without bees to pollinate plants and trees, many fruits and vegetables will not survive. Not only are bees intriguing, they are essential to the human food chain. Approximately 90 agricultural crops, one-third of global food production volume, are dependent on pollination, including almonds, apples, blueberries, coffee, melons and soybeans. Without bees to pollinate these crops, the food supply will dramatically decrease unless new ways are devised to do what bees do naturally. Shadle said in China, people use paint brushes to pollinate plants, and expressed hope that people will act now to do their part to stop the decline in the bee population. Shadle encouraged people to try beekeeping as it’s “rewarding, educational, and

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Expert Mark Shadle discusses beekeeping at a recent presentation. fun to watch.” Once set up, it takes minimal time to maintain. Shadle spends two hours a week maintaining four hives, and last year produced 10 gallons of honey in addition to wax for candles. Shadle’s recommendation to get started is to purchase a “bee package” (queen and seven bees) and a hive kit with an estimated start up cost of $400. Early spring is the time to start as activity in a hive will

begin in temperatures above 45 degrees. Pick a sunny spot (shade promotes mold), preferably facing east as bees orient to the sun. Plastic under the hive will prevent insects from infesting and reinfesting the hive, then gravel to prevent moisture. Shadle recommended elevating hives on two cinder blocks (not too high, to prevent tipping over), and tilted slightly forward so rain water will drain out. He also recommended a nearby water source, He has a birdbath next to the hive, but puts a rock in it so bees can get out if they fall in. It’s also important to check the hive once a month to monitor health and activity. Shadle recommended the following resources: Natural Beekeeping (Ross Conrad and Gary Paul Nabhan), The Backyard Beekeeper (Kim Flottum), and Scientificbeekeeping.com.

Government Meetings Durham Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, April 22 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 Board of Education Finance Committee, Korn Elementary School, 5:30 p.m

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they want to make sure that their transition is a success. Coginchaugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students, faculty, and staff mean too much to me for me to do anything less. What do you feel you brought to Coginchaug during your time as principal? I hope that I helped the faculty develop their strengths and talents in ways that helped make learning relevant and meaningful for students, and that we did it in a manner that was engaging for both students and teachers. Basically, I hope that I helped create an atmosphere in which the work is hard, but the working conditions are not. What was your greatest accomplishment as principal? When the NEASC visiting committee came in mid-March, and then when the interviewing committee from Waterford came the next day, they both said the same thing about the school. Both said that they have almost never been in a school with a better, more positive climate. They mentioned how much the teachers and students genuinely care for each other here, and also how polite and friendly our students were. And that was after they spent an X-block in the halls and had lunch in the cafeteria! That wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accomplishment, that was something that we have all worked on for many years, but I am proud of the part I have had in helping to create that kind of school climate. What are your hopes for the future of Coginchaug? I hope that Coginchaug gets the great next principal it deserves, and that it continues to be a place where all students a welcomed, given opportunities to grow, and challenged to be their best both in and outside of the classroom

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Coginchaug principal Mr. Andre Hauser announced on Wednesday, March 27 that he will resign from his position as the school principal at the end of April. So students and staff are curious as to what the new principal will bring. But what do students and staff want to see in the person who takes this important position? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking for somebody with leadership. Somebody whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take all the initiatives we have and make it much more manageable for the school community,â&#x20AC;? said social studies teacher Mr. Matthew Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a person whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to support learning of students, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to advocate for the improvement of technology, and communicate effectively with the Board of Education, while being intelligent and personable.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want someone who is more interac-

tive with the school,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Megan Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Heureux. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to work better with the budget and work on the parking lot situation so seniors can park in their own lot,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Autumn Ianniello. Sophomore Janelle Berry is looking for someone who will be more involved with students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want someone who is going to motivate the school to be involved and do things for the community,â&#x20AC;? said Janelle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want them to be into school sports.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am looking for someone who will be just as supportive of the library, as Mr. Hauser was,â&#x20AC;? said librarian Mrs. Tracy Earnshaw Overall, through the opinions of students and staff, it seems like most are looking for a principal who will support students, teachers, activities and continue to be involved.

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School is such a bizarre thing. The teachers tell us that we can do and achieve anything that we want, yet they put a numerical value on our abilities. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even what we know. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how much we can memorize. And how much does this really help us in life? I may not be able to do my own taxes, but give me one of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sonnets and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll interpret it for you. And sure, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool to read, but shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t school also be preparing us for life on our own? True, we do need to be well-rounded, generally intelligent individuals, but why do we need to be so pressured to get that 4.0? Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we still go to college with a 3.0 or even a 2.5? Do we ever get any time to enjoy our teenage years? Colleges want to see a well-rounded student, one who has high grades and is involved in extracurricular activities. This means that you need the challenging courses with the A average, to be volunteering every weekend, and to be involved in a sport and clubs at school. Meanwhile, you also have to keep relationships. Not like a boyfriend or girlfriend, just friends. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only 17 for a year. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go hang out with my friends every weekend, I have to work and study. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so busy in the weekend that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to relax and just breath. The only free time I have is when I go to bed, around 11pm or 12am, and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up at 8am on the weekend and 6am for school. And I bet a lot of other students feel this way. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been letting a number control me. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve let it define my abilities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken me this long to realize that I am not defined by a GPA. I am not defined by what letter appears on my report card. I define who I am. Who I surround myself with defines

who I am. The choices that I make define who I am. And I suggest you all consider this: make good choices. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t study for the test because you need the good grade. Study for the test because the information is intriguing, because you will be a well-rounded individual with that knowledge. With that being said, even study for things you think are irrelevant. History may be in the past, but it has a tendency of repeating itself. English may be your native language, but can you formulate an essay that is grammatically correct and accurate? And what about all of the literature? You read everyday so you might as well learn to be a good reader. Science could be boring, but now you know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actually in the things you consume and use on a daily basis. (Thanks, chemistry.) And math. We have calculators, but how do you know what to put in it? Do your best in all of your courses and graduate with no regrets. I hear adults everywhere saying that they wish they tried harder in the classes that they thought were unnecessary or that they pushed themselves more. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be that adult. I believe in every person. You can really do anything. Put your best foot forward and give it a shot. Try anything at least once before making a judgement about it. And if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the energy to push yourself through, find someone or something that does. Make a list of reasons you wake up in the morning and go through the day and let that motivate you. Give yourself reasons to keep trying and you will be successful. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;theâ&#x20AC;? best, you need to be YOUR best. Wow, I totally just contradicted myself.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.â&#x20AC;? We all know that this is the first amendment of the United States Constitution, but I cannot help but to question if we actually get all these rights as American citizens. So I wonder, why is gay marriage illegal? No where in the Constitution does it say that a man and a man or a woman and a woman cannot get married, so why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t they? The Bible tells us that marriage is a holy sacrament between one man and one woman. I may be a Christian and a believer in what the Bible has to say, but I also know that the Bible tells us to love. If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to base our laws on what the Bible has to say, then we should also remember that the Bible says no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sin is greater than another.

Are we just uncomfortable with homosexuality? Do we not understand it? Just because a person loves someone of the same sex doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re any less of a person than you or me. I believe that every person has a right to love who they want to. I am very good friends with a number of people who are gay or bisexual, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look at them any differently because of it. I respect them and love them just as I would any other. I cannot stand when people are treated unequally. We are all human beings, living in the same world, breathing the same air, and made up of the same chemicals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time we start treating people with the respect they deserve. The Declaration of Independence states that all Americans have these inalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If marriage is about being with the person you love for the rest of your life, then why is there a restriction for gays?

Pictured above is Coginchaugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diversity club. Photo by Marie Curtis

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In our school everyone is completely different in one way or another. Diverstity club is trying to make our school realize that this is the case. Diversity Club recently went on a field trip to University of Connecticut on Friday, March 22. This helped the club use new strategies to focus on their goals for this year and next year. The ideas include unity activities, how to respond to hurtful language, and being an advocate for others. One goal is to encourage acceptance among all, especially in regard to our differences. Diversity club decided to host a diversity week after April break. This week will celebrate just a few of the many forms of diversity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These issues donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only touch our world,â&#x20AC;? said senior Justin Etheridge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They also touch our community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In general its hard because a lot of people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept what we are trying to do,â&#x20AC;? said junior Morgan Kuenle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

try to make everyone realize that every individual is different in some way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have seen kids who are similar, but wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally get together get together to promote acceptance,â&#x20AC;? said club leader and English teacher Ms. Rebecca Suchy. Every day of the week will be focused on race, sexuality, religion, and mental and physical disability. The week will conclude with a moment of silence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The silence echoes all of the silence that is done to all of the groups (race, sexualtiy, religion, and mental and physical disability),â&#x20AC;? said Justin. Everyday one member is going to read a quote on the morning announcements relating diversity club. These quotes will be a short blurb about a historical figure who changed our views on diversity and acceptance of people. The club meets every friday during x block in Mrs. Suchyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room.

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“What’s with this internet, why is it so slow?” Is probably something you’ve said in the past couple of months while using the internet here at Coginchaug. But that will soon be a thing of the past. The past couple of weeks the IT personnel have been working on more access points for students to connect to the internet too. This was done because of the increasing number of students using their own devices to do school work on. “With more access points there is a higher capacity for the internet and thus faster internet,” said Technology Integration Specialist Mr. William Kurtz. “Its also important that students connect to the closest access point to where they are so that the internet can stay as fast as possible,” said Mr. Kurtz. Students should also keep video

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streaming and downloading of files down to a minimum as it can really slow down the access points. There’s still a lot of fine tuning to be done with the network, and if a problem does arise, is fixed in a short amount of time.

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If you are listening to 96.5 TIC from 12 to 6 am, you might hear a familiar voice. The voice of CRHS alum Matt Soloman. He is the weekend personality, the voice you hear between songs who talks about everything that goes on in the world of movies, music, and pop culture. Unlike a lot of DJs Matt likes to use his real name on air and off. Others create names to protect their privacy, or because it sounds better. “For me I kept my real name because I didn’t feel like I had to create a new persona,” said Matt. “It’s much more fun to be yourself.”

Matt started out with a summer internship with 96.5 TIC’s sister station Lite 100.5 WRCH where he helped out the morning team. He then saw that TIC had an opening for on-air talent and immediately applied for the job. “When I saw that TIC had a job opening, I immediately applied for the job and told my bosses at CBS I was interested,” said Matt. “They listened to my demo tape and gave me the job.” So next time you are up anytime between midnight Friday and six am saturday you can tune into Matt Soloman on 96.5 TIC or 96.5TIC.com

The Router the school uses for distributing Wifi. Photo by Adrian Tubis.

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Senior Melissa Handy recently received well-deserved recognition for her dedication to academic school work and artistic achievements. “The award was given to me because I have a passion for the arts and I also have good grades” Melissa explained. Melissa didn’t have to fill in an applications for the award. Coginchaug Art teacher Mrs. Wenzel and CRHS teacher Mr. Bothemly worked together in deciding upon a student to honor this award with. After much consideration and review, Ms. Handy was chosen. After she was told she had won, Melissa was also

Senior Melissa Handy. Photo by Lindsay Artkop.

invited to attend an award ceremony, where she was presented with her certificate. “The award ceremony was beautiful. The food was amazing and they were very well organized”, she said. Melissa not only succeeds in high hchool with her art work, but also in her passion for visual art and designing, that says she wants to pursue a career in the artistic field after she completes her education. “I am planning on majoring in graphic design when I head off to college”, she said.

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Matt Solomon in the booth at 96.5 TIC-FM (above). Matt backstage with the band Train (below). Photos from Matt Soloman.

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On Tuesday, April 2 RSD 13 officially received Superintendent Susan Viccaro’s letter of resignation. June 30 will mark the last day of Viccaro’s current job. Considering that Mr. Hauser is leaving CRHS as well, this is the second leader of RSD 13 that will be leaving this year. Mrs.Viccarohasspent29yearsoverall devoted to RSD 13. She has served as both a teacher and a superintendent. “I have so many favorite memories!” she said. Mrs. Viccaro is grateful for the chance she had to work with and help out students, families, and staff. “Interacting with people has been my favorite part of the job,” she said. Mrs. Viccaro is also proud of the many accomplishments she has completed during her time with RSD 13. “I am very proud of landing a school security grant for $147,000, the implementation of all-day kindergarten and our new track, field and tennis courts. I have also enjoyed working closely with the first selectmen in both towns and think we have had some great ventures together.” Mrs. Viccaro is hopeful that the next RSD 13 Superintendent will build upon, expand, and create new projects like those. There is no official news yet of who may be replacing Viccaro after she leaves, however the search will begin soon. The RSD 13 Board of Education is responsible for choosing the new superintendent. Mrs.Viccaro says that she will now be searching for another superintendent

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A Cappela %\ &RG\ +HQGOH\ For years, Coginchaug has been a huge advocate of music with not only chorus and band classes, but also extracurricular activities such as show choir, jazz band, and multiple a capella groups led by Ms. Lisa Larsen. But this year, former student and former director of the school’s a capella groups, Mr. Ryan Donecker, has gotten some students together and started his own group. “When you like what you sing, you sound better,” said Mr. Ryan Donecker. And that is the basis for his entire group. Mr. Donecker takes modern songs and either he arranges them or a student arranges them for the group to sing. Mr. Donecker described the process of picking a song as a democratic one. “The students find some songs that they would like to sing and we all vote

on which ones we like the most,” said Mr. Donecker. “After that, I pick which one we do based on what kind of arrangement could be made for it.” Without funding from the school, Mr. Donecker’s a capella group is not technically affiliated with Coginchaug. Although they practice here, most of their funding comes from the United Churches of Durham. “Elven Riggles has been a great resource, we’ve sung at their church dinners and they’ve donated a bunch of money to us so that we can compete in the ICHSA competition,” said Mr. Donecker. Mr. Donecker and his a capella group will continue to practice and get better and hopefully continue to be a part of this community. You can catch the group on June 9 at the United Churches of Durham.

Mrs. Martin’s Change Of Plans position at a different school system. “I decided to resign to pursue other educational opportunities. I have decided to challenge myself by moving out of my comfort zone in Region 13 to bring my leadership skill and experience as a superintendent to another school district. I like to think that I would be exercising one of our Core Ethical Values of courage, by making this kind of a move,” she said. No matter what her future plans involve, Mrs. Viccaro has found her time at RSD 13 positive and rewarding. “Region 13 and the students, staff and families I have been fortunate enough to work with over the years, will always have a special place in my heart. I have developed some life-long friendships here, so I am certain I will be staying in touch.”

%\ &RXUWQH\ 6LOYHU The budget has been proposed for 2013-2014, and as of right now, that means a part time position in the science department is being cut from CRHS. What does that mean for our school? Unfortunately, Mrs. Lorrie Martin, oceanography teacher, will no longer be teaching at CRHS. Although she will not be teaching oceanography classes, Mrs. Martin hopes to come in periodically to take care of the fish, and run the science bowl team. “I’ll still be hanging around the halls, making funny smells.” said Mrs. Martin. So what will Mrs. Martin be doing instead? Well, with Mrs. Clattonburg retiring, Mrs. Martin will be taking her position in outdoor

education, and will be working full time with the students in lower grades. “If my health stays up, I have no intent on leaving,” she said. “I don’t want to retire, I like what I do.” Even though we will still be seeing Mrs. Martin around the school, the board’s cut to the science department will cause some other changes. With one less teacher, they may need to cut down the number of science electives. This means that instead of doing more hands on learning, more students will be sitting in study halls. Mrs. Martin said, “I’m happy we can save the outdoor education program, but I’m not happy at all about the board of education’s cut to science.”

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Marvel is going to let happen. It did, however, happen to Edward Norton. Norton played Bruce Banner slash The Hulk in the 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Incredible Hulk,â&#x20AC;? but did not reprise his role in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Avengers.â&#x20AC;? There are many speculations over why he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very likely that each played a role. For one thing, Ed Norton has become notoriously difficult to work with in some cases, which may have rubbed Marvel the wrong way. He is a big fan of Marvel comics and of the Hulk so if he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the direction they were taking the character, he may have put up a struggle; something the Marvel crew most likely wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have wanted to deal with. Marvel is also usually keeps its money very close to its chest, as evidenced by the, comparatively speaking, low pay they gave Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson, for their roles in Iron Man 2. A high end actor like Norton may have been more trouble than they were willing to pay for. The Hulk currently doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a film in the works, or at least not one which has been revealed. Roughly seven months after Iron Man 3, Thor returns in his second movie on November 8th. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thor: The Dark Worldâ&#x20AC;? pits the Norse god of thunder against an ancient enemy, Malekith, who, sticking with his usual m.o, is attempting to send the universe into darkness and rule all nine realms. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading an army of Dark Elves and other than that, very little is known. There are some stills from the set featuring Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Christopher Eccleston as Malekith. Now in 2014, Captain America is back in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain America: Winter Soldierâ&#x20AC;? on April 4th, just under a year from now and six months after Thor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Soldierâ&#x20AC;? refers to Bucky Barnes, Capts. number two during the war. Bucky, who Capt. sees fall off the mountain side, is taken hostage by Hydra scientists and brainwashed into doing what Hydra commands. Toby Jones, who played Arnim Zola, the scientist who designs the Hydra tech in Captain America 1, is confirmed for the film which simply reinforces the whole idea. The film will also feature The Falcon, played by Anthony

Mackie. Come August 1st of 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guardians of the Galaxyâ&#x20AC;? will be in theaters and the only movie we know less about is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers 2.â&#x20AC;? The Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) shows four cast members, one of whom is list as â&#x20AC;&#x153;rumored.â&#x20AC;? However of the three remaining, two are well known and promising actors. Chris Pratt of the NBC comedy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parks and Recreationâ&#x20AC;? and movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zero Dark Thirtyâ&#x20AC;? will play Peter Quill aka Star-Lord. Zoe Saldana most recently of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avatarâ&#x20AC;? and J.J Abramsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Trekâ&#x20AC;? will play Gamora, the adopted daughter of Thanos (you know, that guy from the clip at the end of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers 1.â&#x20AC;? No, not the shwarma clip, the other clip.) In my re-

cent discussions it seems people are relatively in the dark about the Guardians; I myself hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard more than a whisper of them before seeing a cartoon featuring them, albeit a very bad cartoon. The Guardians of the Galaxy in laymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terms are the interstellar Avengers. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re led by Star-Lord and fight the guys in space that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t presently attacking Earth. Filming is set to begin in July of this year so a larger cast list is very likely around the corner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avengers 2â&#x20AC;? is currently summed up in one sentence: it will begin shooting in the UK in early 2014 and will premiere May 1st, 2015. So what does that mean, because August 1st to May 1st is ten months. Well

there may be a movie slipped in there. Each of the other movies was about half a year apart, with the shortest gap being five months, so it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be ludicrous to slip a movie right in the middle. Ant-man has test footage and where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ant-man, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ultron. Ultron is a fleet of intelligent robots which Hank Pym, the first Antman, creates. They ultimately betray the Avengers and so on and so on. In short, Ultron is a great villain and setting him up for the second, or even a third, Avengers movie would be smart. Alternatively the space could be filled with The Hulk, as Mark Ruffalo did express some interest in doing his own independent film.

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When you have high school athletes, a good portion of them play the four years of the sports and then do not bring it to the next level, which is college. At the collegiate level, there are three different levels. Division I, Division II, and Division III. Senior Kayla Votto will be taking her talents to New Hampshire next year at Keene State to play Division III softball. “I really liked the campus and the people at Keene State,” said Kayla. “It is in a great area and the cost isn’t bad.” Kayla made her decision to go to Keene when she went up on accepted students day on March 22. She sent her deposit into the school that same day when she got home. Although Kayla has played second base during the high school season and for her travel team, she is willing to play at other positions as well. “Right now in High school and travel ball I play second base so hopefully I’ll get some time at that position,” said Kayla. “I’ll play wherever the coach decides to put me.” Kayla will be majoring in communications at Keene State, and may be minoring in a safety program as well. “I think it will be a little tougher balancing the workload, social part, and

Pictured above, senior softball star Kayla Votto poses for her senior picture Photo by Jennifer Schulten softball, but since I played softball during the summer every weekend and had practice during the weekdays, I think I am prepared,” said Kayla regarding her view on the transition from high school to college. In the meantime, you can check out the softball team and see Kayla play at second base before she graduates this June.

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WISE projects come in different sizes and forms, but one more “shapely” than others is senior, Michelle Berry’s. With the help of Mrs. Kathleen Zygmont, Michelle has taken math to the fabric shop and sewn up something great. “I am making a quilt with a design based on a fractal,” said Michelle. “I like to sew and I like math and the quilt in the back of Mrs. Walsh’s room inspired me.” The process was long and hard, but Michelle made it through. A fractal is a curve or geometric shape, each of which has

the same statistical charter as the whole. Or simply, a polygon that is repeated on a smaller and smaller scale to create a different shape. “She [Mrs. Zygmont] provided another point of view throughout the whole process of research and sewing,” said Michelle. “It was nice to have another set of eyes.” Michelle presents her quilt on May 2 at Coginchaug. Come check it out to support Michelle and her project.

Pictured above, Janelle Berry hold Rhyan Solis in a child development class while they work on gross motor skills. Photo by Kaitlin McKernan

Senior Sam Gossner, under the watchful eye of Mr. Dean Coutsouridis, is recording a magnificent orchestra for his WISE project. When asked to talk briefly about his project, Sam had this to say. “It is music.” Beautiful music, no doubt. What kind of music, you ask? “For an orchestra. And it’s a big piece of music. Big piece of music... It’s made up of little bits of music that are about different parts of Washington D.C.” It’s not every day that you’d find a high school student composing orchestral pieces for a project, much less one who frequently composes on their own personal time. “I’ve written lots of music before,” said Sam, “I think the last time I totaled the music I’ve written it’s over five hours of material. I’ve never written a piece that is over five minute or so, so I’m trying to get a really long piece done this time. It’ll be cool. It’s kind of like me pushing personal boundaries.” When asked what Mr. Couts thought about Sam’s project, he responded, “I thought it was a great idea! It gave him a chance to study with an area composer, which was really great. We had a lot of local composers that could help. I had always wanted him to have an opportunity to study with Lee McQuillan; he’s an area composer, but he travels the world. He just happens to live in Middletown.” Although Sam’s project is very creative, he isn’t actually the first composer to ever enroll in Coginchaug’s humble ranks. When asked if Mr. Coutsouridis had ever seen anything like this from a student before, he responded, “Yes. A young lady here probably eight years ago, now- Mary Paul. She actually won a major composition competition (ha, say that five times fast) which was performed by the Harvard Symphony.” Ambitious stuff. It’d be to nobody’s surprise if Sam’s music ended up being performed by countless esteemed symphonies in the future, which it very well may be. If you feel like getting blown away by an incredible medley of music, make sure you’re in the band room April 7 to see Sam perform. Senior Sam Gossner, under

the watchful eye of Mr. Dean Coutsouridis, is recording a magnificent orchestra for his WISE project. When asked to talk briefly about his project, Sam had this to say. “It is music.” Beautiful music, no doubt. What kind of music, you ask? “For an orchestra. And it’s a big piece of music. Big piece of music... It’s made up of little bits of music that are about different parts of Washington D.C.” It’s not every day that you’d find a high school student composing orchestral pieces for a project, much less one who frequently composes on their own personal time. “I’ve written lots of music before,” said Sam, “I think the last time I totaled the music I’ve written it’s over five hours of material. I’ve never written a piece that is over five minute or so, so I’m trying to get a really long piece done this time. It’ll be cool. It’s kind of like me pushing personal boundaries.” When asked what Mr. Couts thought about Sam’s project, he responded, “I thought it was a great idea! It gave him a chance to study with an area composer, which was really great. We had a lot of local composers that could help. I had always wanted him to have an opportunity to study with Lee McQuillan; he’s an area composer, but he travels the world. He just happens to live in Middletown.” Although Sam’s project is very creative, he isn’t actually the first composer to ever enroll in Coginchaug’s humble ranks. When asked if Mr. Coutsouridis had ever seen anything like this from a student before, he responded, “Yes. A young lady here probably eight years ago, now- Mary Paul. She actually won a major composition competition (ha, say that five times fast) which was performed by the Harvard Symphony.” Ambitious stuff. It’d be to nobody’s surprise if Sam’s music ended up being performed by countless esteemed symphonies in the future, which it very well may be. If you feel like getting blown away by an incredible medley of music, make sure you’re in the band room April 7 to see Sam perform.

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Senior Briefs Author visit Lucy Burdette, author of the Key West Food Critic mysteries, is scheduled to speak Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center. The program is sponsored by the Levi E. Coe Library. The program is free; registration is required. The public is welcome.

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cohol is similar or different from other communities. State police will be on hand to discuss underage drinking and the law, such as Connecticut’s social hosting law. Coginchaug Regional High School students from the EDGE (Excellent Decisions Guiding Everyday) group also will be at the event. Lisa Mason, a representative from Middlesex County Substance Abuse Action Council, will help lead the discussion. Groups will examine the pressures and influences of community, family, and school. The tag line for the event is “And how are the children?” According to Dean, this is a Masai greeting. “If the response is ‘The children are well,’ that means everything is peaceful and it is a strong, safe place to live.” According to the event’s invitation, “Even warriors with no children of their own would always give the traditional answer, ‘The children are well.’” The Community Conversation is free and teens are encouraged to attend.

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Keep Public Notices Public DON’T LET CONNECTICUT OFFICIALS REMOVE YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW FROM THE NEWSPAPER. KEEP PUBLIC NOTICES IN YOUR NEWSPAPER! Pending legislation may remove your right to read public notices in newspapers, moving them from the public domain to government controlled web sites. We’re concerned. And you should be, too. Public notices are an important tool in assuring an informed citizenry. They have helped develop America into a participatory democracy for hundreds of years and where it counts the most: how your tax dollars are spent, how policy is made and how our futures are charted. They are located in easy-to-find sections of your newspaper. And they are fully accessible to everyone - unlike the internet, which is not accessible to everyone.

Less than 10% of the U.S. population views a local, state or federal government website daily, according to the May 2009 release of U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of Resident Population. This means more than nine out of ten people may never see a given notice. This compares dramatically to the fact that 83% of adults read a community newspaper every week, according to the National Newspaper Association. Furthermore, a public notice printed in the newspaper produces a permanent record. The internet does not, nor does it assure timeliness. And a newspaper is archived for years; not subject to computer crashes and hackers. Newspapers are easily verifiable, fully transparent and represent a secure third party who has nothing to gain from any notice.

Connecticut’s recent ethical lapses shed a glaring light on the full meaning of this problem. It’s like putting the fox in charge of the hen house. Every public notice, which runs in a Connecticut daily newspaper, is automatically uploaded to that newspaper’s web site and CTPublicNotices.org. Newspapers are your watchdogs. Don’t let that role be changed now. Voice your opinion. To keep your notices in the newspaper, contact your local legislator to oppose Senate Bill #1112 - An Act Concerning the Publication of Legal Notices by Municipalities. Governor’s Office - 860.566.4840 Senate Democrats - 860.240.8600 House Democrats - 860.240.8500 Senate Republicans - 860.240.8800 House Republicans - 860.240.8700

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BOE approves budget with 1.42 percent increase

Meeting after the public hearing and public comment on the proposed 2013-2014 school budget, the Board of Education on April 10 restored a previously cut special education half time position and funded threatened high school science classes. The board also agreed to add anticipated state funds and, in the end, approved a budget with a 1.42 percent net increase. As at previous BOE meetings, special education funding was a dominant topic. Multiple board members had expressed concern about the rate of growth of that area of the budget and, at the March 27 meeting, a half-time special education position was eliminated. Dr. Marybeth Ellison, who specializes in pediatrics, advocated for funding special education and argued that early intervention saved money in the long run. “A fully funded IEP (Individual Education Plan) is the best way to save money,” Ellison said. “It’s not only the kind thing to do it’s the prudent thing.” Becky Kalinowski, of Middlefield, said, “I wanted to ask why the board is still considering the 0.5 [position] cut in special education knowing that ... the percentage of students who are going to need these services is on the rise.”

Addressing the concern about special education funding during the public hearing portion, BOE Chair Kerrie Flanagan noted that the board had to look at all areas of the budget, citing class sizes, technology, and property expenses in addition to special education. “We know we have to provide state-mandated services,” Flanagan said. “I don’t believe that any of us want to or think it makes any economic sense not to provide those services that those students need. That being said, we do have to question the assumptions and try to understand the projections.” To restore the position, Pupil Personnel Director Amy Emory said she would find equivalent savings - approximately $28,000 - from funds currently dedicated to IEP data, outside services, and consulting and legal expenses. The 0.2 science position at Coginchaug Regional High School was also restored, but in a more roundabout fashion. Two parents spoke in favor of keeping the position and Susan Michael, science department chair at CRHS, previously told the BOE that losing the position would mean students would not be able to get the classes they want and could end up in study halls. “The board is getting mixed messages about

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which changes only the net figure and not the gross figure sent to the town. The total gross figure that will go to referendum will be $36,618,830 with a net figure of $34,575,351. The net increase of 1.42 percent marks one of the lowest increases in recent years. The original proposal for the 2013-2014 school budget carried a 4.39 percent increase. That small final increase and the effort to get there provided the backdrop for comments from Beth Walker of Durham who referred to the recent departure of CRHS Principal Andre Hauser and Superintendent of Schools

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Durham Fair Foundation The Durham Fair Foundation has scheduled a series of free programs: Growing Giant Pumpkins, Saturday, May 4, at 1 p.m., at the Medical Building at the fairground. For more information, call Len Baginski at (860) 349-3305.

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Memorial Middle School student Pierce Stephan, of Durham, addresses the Board of Education during the April 10 public hearing on the budget. Pierce spoke in favor of technology in school. “It helps us connect with lots of people around the world. You don’t just get stuck in Durham and Middlefield, Connecticut, or even America. We’re going global with mystery Skypes,” Pierce said.

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whether it’s going to impact students or not,” Flanagan said. The board had previously intended to make up for the lost position, budgeted at $15,000, with larger classes. Citing potential difficulty with finding a 0.2 replacement science teacher, the board decided to fund - at $7,000 - an “overage,” meaning an existing qualified science teacher would be paid to take on extra classes. The third issue settled after the public hearing, putting anticipated state funds in the receipts side of the budget, was of much greater interest to the board than the public. Connecticut changed the mechanism for funding local school transportation and, in an apparent oversight, did not include funding for the state’s regional schools, such as Durham and Middlefield’s, leaving a $282,000 shortfall in the local budget. While emphasizing that “we still need support from the community” in contacting legislators, Flanagan said every legislator appears to support restoring the funds. The board decided to account for the expected funds,

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Eileen Kukish relished the challenge of creating a new environment. The amount of When spring rears its love- work this would require did ly head, I am thrilled. not dismay her in the and also a little nervleast; despite being ous about facing the employed full time, reality of that big she started construct“outside” that is, well, ing gardens right outside my window. away, making room No more hiding befor plants, shrubs, hind the snowdrifts. trees and other things It’s time to assess she treasured. One of what damage was Moeckel the approaches she wrought during the took is to build a garwinter by deer, voles, weighty den around a focal point, piles of snow and good old whether it was a favorite Mother Nature. Time to take birdbath, an old hand pump a deep breath of spring air or a special tree. One of her and get to work… favorite trees in a very large Eileen Kukish, of Durham, white birch she brought—as has no such qualms. (Eileen a seedling—from New Hampis superintendent of the shire. Flowers Committee for the “I received the tree from Durham Fair.) my sister as part of Arbor When you visit her beauti- Day. It was so small I brought ful home and gardens (which it home in a coffee can.” she shares with her husband, Over the years, she has Peter and Jaxson, their Aus- continued to “top off ” the tralian silky terrier), one of backyard and gardens with the first things you see is a mulch, humus, good-quality birdbath with a statue of St. soil, manure and even coffee Gregory in it. grounds, to create a richer “He is the patron saint of habitat for her favorite growgardeners, so he is holding a ing things. shovel in his hand,” she said. She also harnessed all that Gardening is the language wetness, directing the seepspoken in this household. St. age into decorative pools and Gregory stands under a trickling streams, or through ready-to-burst star magnolia, artistic structures and welcoming gardeners and “found art.” While I was visnon-gardeners alike into a iting, the sun made an aplandscape design that feels pearance, and immediately, remarkably “un-designed” the solar-powered fountain and natural. The gardens started bubbling. A tiny pond Eileen has created around she created years ago attracts her house (her husband says all sorts of wildlife, including she does “all the shoveling”) spring “peepers” and other are both artistic and unpre- frogs, blue herons, deer and tentious. raccoons. This lovely property wasOn the edge of their propn’t always that way. When erty are native trees (spared Eileen and Peter moved into from the bulldozing years the house 30 years ago, the ago) that thrive and attract a sloping backyard of their wide variety of birds: crabapproperty was bound up in ples, dogwoods and winterbrambles. The soil was red- berry. dish clay, mixed with a prolifOver the years, her gareration of rocks; it also was dens got larger and larger. extremely wet. Even in the winter, Eileen “It had been bulldozed tends to the plants in her when they built the house,” greenhouse, and starts she says. “The house was in- seedlings for transplanting. complete, having been built as a ‘spec’ house. The backyard was like a blank slate.” See Spring, next page

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“When it was time to divide some of my perennials,” she said, “I would create a new garden.” I don’t believe Eileen has any formal training as either a gardener or an artist, but she doesn’t need it. It runs in her blood. Her mother’s father come over from Ireland and worked as a landscape designer and gardener at the J. P. Morgan estate on Long Island. Her mother was born on the grounds of the estate, and, when she moved to New Hampshire as a young woman, continued the family tradition of gardening. Eileen, who grew up in the Granite State, remembers how, after massive amounts of snow, she’d be raking the leaves away one day, and with delight, would uncover the spring bulbs her mother had planted. She always gets pleasure from taking Jaxson and her morning coffee outside for a daily walkabout. Things change day to day, especially at this time of year. Spring, she said, offers special surprises. “I forget about things, and then all of the sudden, they just pop up. I love this time of year,” she said. (Judy Moeckel, of Durham, claims no professional experience in gardening but has lifelong experience in “the field” as well a desire to “experiment” to see what works best in her gardens. Her column runs monthly in Town Times. Have an idea for a garden column? Send story ideas to jmoeckel@comcast.net.)

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knitting. Bring your unfinished project or learn a new one. The group also makes Afghans for the Middlesex Cancer Center and the MidState Cancer Center. Yarn

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Screenings are held every first and third Wednesday of each month, at noon, at the Middlefield Senior Center. Senior lunches are offered No appointment is necessary. every Monday and WednesFree Blood Pressure day, at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide nutriCommercial • Residential • Industrial • Licensed • Insured tional meals, at a low cost to persons ages 60 and over and APEC ELECTRIC their spouses. To cover the All cost of the meal, a suggested Purpose donation is welcome. To make lunch reservations, call Electrical Amanda Pedersen, senior Contractor cafe manager, at (860) 349"Electrical Construction Built on Quality" 3153. Bingo is offered every “ N o J o b To o S m a l l ” Wednesday, at 1 p.m., followLic.# E1-123497 Joseph W. Fontanella 860-349-0303 ing the luncheon.

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The Durham/Middlefield Senior Bus is available for transportation to activities on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no fee for this service. Planned trips include: The Christmas Tree Shops in Manchester and Orange, Yankee Candle in Deerfield, Mass., IKEA, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk, WFSB Better Yet Connecticut, Stew Leonards, Foot Prints, Maritime Aquarium, Mystic Village and the Thimble Islands, to name a few. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org. Call (860) 3475661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

Dial-A-Ride provides curbto-curb transportation for the elderly and disabled. This service can be used for medical appointments, shopping, banking and other places, and is available five days a week. Call (860) 347-3313 for a reservation. There is a fee.

Senior exercise Senior exercise is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Durham Activity Center. Two classes are offered: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is no cost for Durham residents 60 and over.

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The Town of Durham Public Works Department has scheduled its annual spring curbside brush pick up to begin the week of April 15. Strict guidelines must be followed. Brush should be less than 4 inches in diameter and not longer than 6 feet in length. Brush should be stacked at roadside in an open area, away from mailboxes, trees, telephone poles and other structures. Brush should be stacked perpendicular to the roadway, butt end toward the road. No leaves, stumps, wood or foreign matter will be picked up. Each household will be strictly limited to one truck load during this collection. In an effort to be more efficient, it is recommended that neighbors combine piles on property lines. Loads shall not measure any larger than 4 feet high, 6 feet wide and 8 feet long, unless combined with a neighbor. If loads do not follow these guidelines, it will not be removed. For a schedule of areas to be collected each week, visit www.townofdurhamct.org. The town will make one pass. For more information, call the Public Works office at (860) 349-1816.

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St. Luke’s supports successful aging and independent living serving veterans and elders. Free services provided are friendly visiting, out-of-area medical transportation, transportation for elderly veterans to VA hospitals, grocery shopping services, minor home repair, information/resource referral, individual case management, education/advocacy, The Gatekeeper Program, Access4Care and St. Luke’s Apartments on Broad Street in Middletown. For specific information on their services, call (860) 347-5661. St. Luke’s is located at 760 Saybrook Road in Middletown. The Middlefield Senior

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James F. Halligan, Jr., 77, of Durham, beloved husband of Martha “Marty” (Grabows- Halligan ki) Halligan, died April 8, 2013 at home. He was born in Cambridge, Mass., son of the late James, Sr. and Virginia (Dorsette) Halligan. James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked in the steel industry for many years at US Steel and then Concord Steel in Middletown. He later opened his own company A&A Building Systems in Durham. James also worked for 20 years at Bob’s Stores home office in Meriden.. He was a past member of the Coginchaug Benchwarmers and the Elks. He was also the past president of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Besides his wife, James is survived by four sons, James and his wife Pamela of Durham, Scott and Kerry of Wallingford, John of Milford and Robert and his wife Jennifer of Durham; a brother, William Halligan and his wife Donna of Vernon; a sister, Priscilla “Prissy” Hughes of Brockton, Mass.; ten grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia MacLean and Katherine Cassidy. Services were held April 13, 2013 from Biega Funeral Home, Middletown followed by a Funeral Liturgy at Notre Dame Church in Durham. Burial will be in the State Veteran’s Cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Durham Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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and he was a really good guy to work for,” he said. “He took me under his wing and taught me everything. He’s the reason I’m in the golf business.” Bierkan’s list of accomplishments is long. He was profiled in PGA Magazine as one of the outstanding professionals in the Professional Golfers Association. He was a member of the 2005 President’s Council on Growing the Game (an honor bestowed by PGA for “extraordinary commitment to positively affecting the game”). He started a junior program of golf for young people. He’s been featured in Golf Digest. He helped bring Lyman Orchards Golf Club to the status of “The Best Public Golf

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What a wonderful Waldo Submitted by Patti Checko

Brewster School staff surprised students recently by dressing up as “Waldo.” Staff members were dressed in red and white stripes and each wore a name tag with a W name of their choosing. All the students were given detective badges and were asked to see if they could find Waldo among the staff. The students discovered to find that Bonnie Racine, Brewster School’s cook, was Waldo.

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