Volume 19, Number 32
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Seekers of fuel assistance face long wait times By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
It’s a busy month at Middlefield social services, with Medicare open enrollment, holiday food assistance, and fuel assistance. Social services Director Joan Lombardo said that local need remains high, despite an improving economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported good job numbers for November, with employment increasing by 321,000 in that month alone and the unemployment rate “holding steady” at 5.8 percent, having dropped substantially from 9.9 percent See Fuel / Page 15
POPs presents holiday home tours
The first job for a team returning to CRHS is to unload their bags into carriages. | Mark Dionne/Town Times
Community Round-Up brings people together
By Mark Dionne Lisa Larsen, Coginchaug Regional High School music teacher, and the Parents of Performers booster group have planned a new and festive way to support CRHS students involved in the music program. On Dec. 14, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. POPs will run a “Candlelight Home Tour.” A number of Durham and Middlefield homes will be decorated for Christmas and opened for visitors, who will have an opportunity to enjoy treats and music provided by CRHS students. The home tour is a first for POPs. Larsen said, “I always thought it would be a great thing to do here, but it took many years to get around to organizing the tour.” The home tour also is a first for Nina Healy, whose home will be one of the destinations, which currently number eight. Healy was asked to volunteer and decided to offer her home as one of the stops because her babysitter, Lauren Badin, is a Show Choir member. “We wanted to support her and the program,” Healy said. Healy said she usually does quite a bit of See POPs / Page 6
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Rainy and cold weather did not stop the ninth annual Community Round-Up from being a success. On the morning of Dec. 6, teams of volunteers once again roamed Durham and Middlefield, picking up non-perishable food items and monetary donations to help those in need locally. Organizers of the event, co-sponsored by Regional School District 13 and the Local Wellness Council, said that participation seemed higher than ever. Rebecca Sinusas, Strong School Guidance Counselor and event co-chair, said, “Because we’ve been doing this for
nine years, it’s become a family tradition.” Organizers said that 78 teams left with their mapped routes and Coginchaug Regional High School, which serves as home base for the Community Round-Up was well-staffed with volunteers. “I think we had more people stay at Coginchaug and help than ever,” Sinusas said. Collectors agreed that the event seemed like a success. Leslie Anderson of Durham, who drove a team, said she thought better publicity helped encourage people to leave more donations and respond positively when the students knocked on doors. “Houses were leaving a lot,” and often multiple bags, Ander-
son said. The four volunteers in her car were competing with each other in teams of two to see who could collect the most items. The Community Round-Up is not just a tradition for residents who leave donations out every year, it’s a tradition for the students. Sophomore Rowan O’Connell said, “I’ve been out every year since third grade.” For the first time this year, Rowan stayed at CRHS to unload and count. Sophomore Hayley McIntyre, who partnered with Rowan for the work and the trivia contests, said she has been involved in the last three Round-Ups. “I feel good for helping people See Round-Up / Page 5
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Winners of the Most Valuable Player awards for fall sports were (left to right) Larissa Cade for girls soccer, Zachary Taylor for boys soccer, Jacob Ober (co-MVP) for football, Joshua Smith (co-MVP) for football, Christian Alberico for boys cross country, and Samantha Drop for girls cross country.
Coaches award winners at the fall sports banquet were (left to right) Michelle Hargreaves for volleyball, Tyler Crisp for boys soccer, Lily Elliot for cheerleading, Connor Stewart for boys cross country, Mikayla Wyskiel for girls soccer, and Kate Schulten for girls cross country.
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CRHS recognizes fall sports Administration from Coginchaug Regional High School and Regional School District 13 recognized athletes at the fall sports banquet held on Dec. 8. English teacher K ris Nystrom emceed the event. For her efforts in announcing games, Athletic Director Nick Barbieri referred to Nystrom as “the voice of Coginchaug.” Nystrom told a story about
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hearing a girls cross-country runner saying “I’m in so much pain” as she kept running. Frustration was often the moment before a breakthrough, Nystrom told the assembled teams, officials, and parents. Barbieri thanked the District 13 administration and many of the adults — people such as game workers, coaches, band leader Dean Coutsouridis, and the Bench Warmers — who support local athletics. At games, Barbieri told the athletes, “There’s always someone working and looking out for you.” The community members who showed up on Thanksgiving to shovel snow and ice from the football field for the game against Cromwell were used as an example of local support. Volunteer shovelers, summoned by Twitter, text, and phone, saved the game, a Blue Devil victory, after a snowstorm covered the field. The banquet was the first fall sports banquet for Barbieri, who is in his first full year as athletic director. Barbieri used the banquet to encourage athletes and parents to participate in a survey, available on CRHS’s athletics web page, about school ath-
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Tot Time - MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Times for Fridays, 10 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com. 4C’s Square Dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., at the Brewster School. Caller is Tod Fellegy, cuer is Due Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (860) 828-5978.
Saturday, Dec. 13 Open house - Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, 874 Millbrook Road, has scheduled an open house for Saturday, Dec. 13, 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate its new indoor arena. For more information, visit www.manesandmotions.com. Living Nativity - Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., has scheduled its Living Nativity for Saturday,
Dec. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a can of beans to benefit the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. Dudley Farm - The Dudley Farm Museum and Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, has scheduled its annual Holiday Market for Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the farmhouse, the Munger Barn offers baked goods, eggs, fiber, holiday greens, wreaths, trees and decorations, arts and crafts, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, naturally raised meats, pickles and soap. For more information, call (860) 3493917 or (203) 457-0770.
Sunday, Dec. 14 Community supper The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled a free community supper for Sunday, Dec. 14, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Concert - The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords has scheduled its holiday concert for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m., at Portland High School, 95 High St. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 347-2787 or (860) 342-3120.
Kevin B. Sullivan, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, warns state homeowners about a new ploy claiming government agencies placed liens on the victim’s property. “The holidays are approaching, but crooks never take time off and they are always developing new schemes to take your money away. Impersonating government officials is a popular ploy and it is being used in the letters sent to victims claiming that DRS and the IRS filed property liens against the victim,” said Sullivan. The letter instructs victims to call an 800 number to resolve the matter, which is when the scammer attempts to scare the homeowner into sending a payment. Said Sullivan, “We have shared this information with the Connecticut Attor-
ney General and the Connecticut Intelligence Center with Homeland Security in the hope of stopping these thieves. We will also post information on our website and in our offices warning
taxpayers about this scam. “If anyone receives any phone calls, emails, letters, or other communication claiming to be from the IRS or DRS and demands immediate payment for taxes, contact our department immediately! All phone numbers and methods for contacting DRS can be found on the DRS website at www. ct.gov/drs.” For more information about the Connecticut tax issues, visit www. ct.gov/DRS or call 1-800382-9463 (Connecticut calls outside the Greater Hartford calling area only) or (860) 297-5962 (from anywhere).
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Winter preparation tips The Town of Middlefield offers the following winter preparation information tips: - Prepare an emergency kit - Prepare snow shovels and other equipment as needed - Review safety guidelines for emergency generators - Stay indoors during storms and/or extreme cold weather - Walk carefully on snowy and icy areas - Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow and take breaks as needed - Keep dry - Try to stay off of the roads in extreme conditions - Stay hydrated Information on winter and extreme cold weather preparation can be found on the FEMA website and the Town of Middlefield website under Emergency Management.
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Each team was honored and cheered for their accomplishments and winners of the coaches award and the MVP award were announced for each team. Coaches award winners for fall sports were Michelle Hargreaves for volleyball, Tyler Crisp for boys soccer, Lily Elliot for cheerleading, Connor Stewart for boys cross country, Mikayla Wyskiel for girls soccer, and Kate Schulten for girls cross country. Winners of the Most Valuable Player awards were Larissa Cade for girls soccer, Zachary Taylor for boys soccer, Jacob Ober (co-MVP) for football, Joshua Smith (coMVP) for football, Christian Alberico for boys cross country, and Samantha Drop for girls cross country.
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out,” Hayley said. In addition to Sinusas, the Round-Up this year was cochaired by Strong and CRHS School Social Worker Kathy Bottini and CRHS School Psychologist Melissa Cook. Bottini said the event has become a tradition among the organizers as well. “We start usually in October ... Friends Mary Kaliszewski and Kaitlyn Finnerty team up in the counting room. | Mark Dionne/Town Times
we really only have to meet a couple of times because we’ve been doing it so long.” According to Bottini, the ninth Community Round-Up collected 13,266 items and $2,451.25 in cash and gift cards. That is about 800 more items than last year and about $200 less in cash, although Bottini adds that some cash donations are still coming in from school
events. “We think we had over 500 volunteers,” said Bottini. “We always try to keep track but we can’t.” As in past years, the Durham Women’s Club provided breakfast for the volunteers and Home Depot delivered carriages to maneuver the food and cleaning donations from cars to boxes.
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Holiday Gift Drive The Probate Court for the District of Middletown, serving the towns of Cromwell, Durham, Middlefield and Middletown, has scheduled its 20th annual Holiday Gift Drive. The court will collect gifts for residents of area health care facilities. Gift wish lists are provided to the court by the staff of the facilities for the residents who do not have family. The public can stop by the court, 94 Court St., Middletown, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to choose a wish gift, or call the court at (860) 347-7424. The Holiday Gift Drive is scheduled through Friday, Dec. 19.
Singers, piano players, and multiple Christmas trees, such as this one in the Healy home, will help make the Parents of Performers “Candlelight Home Tour” a festive experience. | Nina Healy/Submitted
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decorating and added more fresh greenery for the tour. “I had to step up my game,” Healy said. Her decorating will include wreaths, trees, garland, advent calendars, and “all sorts of stuff.” Healy admits to being a little nervous about being a “guinea pig” and decided not to check out the other homes on the tour. “I don’t know what I’m getting into, which is probably a good thing,” Healy said. Susan Gillespie’s home, one of Durham’s historic Main Street homes, is a natural fit for the tour. Gillespie also has a personal connection that made her a natural for the tour. “I’ve known Lisa all my life so I was happy to,” Gillespie said. Gillespie plans to stage a setting as if for a holiday dinner and will decorate her home, which was built in 1743, in a way appropriate for a home of that age, with mantle decorations and multiple trees. Gillespie feels no pressure from a home tour, since she has opened her home for historic tours and garden tours in the past. “We’ve done this many times so I’m not worried about a thing,” As one of the homes with a piano, the Gillespie’s will
for baking cookies, caroling, parking cars, collecting tickets and decorating,” Larsen said. Advance tickets (at a lower cost) are available at ticketleap.com by searching for “Candlelight Home Tour” until Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. Tickets also will be available at CRHS at the start of the event for an “at door” cost.
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Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. Burial took place in Mica Hill Cemetery, Mica Hill Road, Durham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 or to the Civil War Trust, 1140 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740. For more information or to leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Blue Christmas - The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled a Blue Christmas service for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Through prayer, music, silence and candle lighting, the service offers a healing ministry of comfort for those who miss a loved one or have sad feelings this season. Christmas Eve - Family Christmas Eve services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., and Candlelight Communion service at 10 p.m.
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Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., has scheduled its Living Nativity for Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a can of beans to benefit the Amazing Grace Food Pantry.
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DURHAM — In Yale New Haven Hospital, Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, James “Jim” A. Kwieraga, longtime resident of Durham, passed away from complications due to Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Beloved husband of 56 years to Virginia Landa Kwieraga. James was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 16, 1936, to Edward Kwieraga and Cecilia Sobieski Kwieraga. He was the father of James (Joanna) Kwieraga, of Madison, Mary Ellen Egan, of Darien, David (Carolyn) Kwieraga, of Virginia, Steven Kwieraga, of Durham, and Christopher Kwieraga, of Manhattan. Also survived by five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. He was the brother of Barbara Renckowski, of East Haven. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Kwieraga. Jim worked as a draftsman for Geometric Tool Company where he was responsible for many patents, and at a roller skating rink, where he met his future wife. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He enjoyed fishing and military
history. Jim was an avid supporter of his community, and was a Cub Scout Master, instructor for CT Blues, director at Coginchaug Junior Ancients Fife and Drum Corp, and served on the Durham Fair Association. He was a judge for the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association. His last project was mapping his family genealogy. His family would like to thank the team at Yale’s Smilow MICU and the team at Gaylord Healthcare for supporting Jim during his illness. Services were held on
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Opinion Muslim attitudes toward Jesus, Mary and Christmas My dear kitty, Shamus, has serious allergies, which means no real tree for Christmas. So last year, after an extensive Internet search, I found a place in New York that sells trees made out of driftwood. “Great,” I thought. “He’s got no aversion to driftwood. And I’ll get two experiences-Christmas and the beach-for the price of one.” Isn’t it amazing how things always look so much better, and so much bigger, on the Internet? When I unpacked it, I couldn’t help but address it in a most condescending manner. “Not to be rude, my dear, but you are an ugly thing.” I don’t know what I was expecting; driftwood is not usually lauded for its pulchritude. This thing’s got different-sized sticks poking every which way. If it had fingers and could stick them in a light socket, this would be the result. I’ve made the best of it, though. It perches on my wood burning stove, and right now every inch
of it is covered with Christmas ornaments. No lights, of course, it being made out of wood and all. Over time I have learned to make peace with it, and to have a bit of fun along the way. I keep it fashionable, according to the seasons. In the spring and fall I wrap fake flowers around its spiny limbs. In the fall it is bedecked in artificial leaves. I’m trying to come up with a couple more “outfits.” Maybe this year I can dangle eggs off it at Easter time. This thing is going to earn its keep. I get a bit nostalgic about the trees of Christmases pastthe ones that weren’t impostors like my driftwood friend. I’ve had my share of Charlie Brown trees, and to me they were all magnificent. One year I had a shrub that I decorated-for the life of me I can’t remember why I went with a shrub. Another year, a long time ago and in a galaxy far away (Georgia in the ’70s), See Good / Page 11
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One of the saddest aspects of the world situation today is the conflict that has escalated between radical Muslim fundamentalism and other faiths. Both Islam and Christianity are monotheistic, have their roots in Judaism, and share many scriptural stories and heroes. In his recent trip to Turkey, Pope Francis prayed alongside the Grand Mufti in Istanbul’s historic Blue Mosque. During his visit to the overwhelmingly Muslim nation he also called for interfaith dialogue to combat religious bigotry and the bitter violence it is producing. Informed Christians generally are aware that Jesus is viewed by Islam as a major prophet who will return to play a major role in the End Times. No, he is not regarded as God, nor the son of God. As we move toward another Christmas, however, the story of his birth found in the Quran shows how much he is revered in the Muslim tradition. In fact, the Virgin Mary receives more space in the Quran than in the Bible, the only woman with an entire chapter named after her. She is called Mariam in Arabic.
Her story begins with reference to her birth, which is not mentioned in the New Testament. Her mother, Anne, hopes for a baby boy who would grow up to be a religious leader: but “God knew best what she brought forth.” The Quran tells how a divine messenger (Gabriel?) then visits the young Mariam and announces the coming birth of Jesus, called Isa in Islam. When Mariam questions how can this be possible since she is a virgin, he replies that it is easy for God to do; “it is a matter so decreed.” Mary goes away alone and the pains of childbirth drive her to the trunk of a palm tree. A voice tells her that when she shakes the tree fresh dates will fall to nourish her. Joseph is not mentioned in the Quran. Mariam shows the newborn child to others, and some begin to condemn her for being unchaste. The Quran then quotes the infant Jesus who miraculously speaks up in his mother’s defense and declares: “I am indeed a servant of God. He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet.” In Islam, Jesus and all the
disciples were Muslims. Mariam was a Muslim, too, and we read in the Quran: “Behold! the angels said: ‘O Mariam! God hath chosen thee and purifies thee – chosen thee above all women of the nations.” Despite such parallels, major differences divide traditional Christianity from traditional Islam. The Muslims, for example, do not believe that Jesus was crucified, but was taken up by Allah. Some scholars suggest that Islam was influenced more by Old Testament Judaism than by Christianity. They have similar food restrictions (Kosher and Halal), forbid any images in their houses of worship, and strict Shariah law reflects such ancient Mosaic laws as stoning to death those found guilty of adultery (Deut. 22:22). So, how do Muslims in America view Christmas today? There seem to be three prevailing attitudes. One is deep anxiety and concern. Parents may worry that all the excitement, glitter, and television specials could influence their young See Muslim / Page 9
Letters to the Editor Research project To the Editor: For months and even years after they have completed treatment, many breast cancer survivors experience Cancer Related Fatigue, a tiredness so severe it impacts ability to engage in normal daily activities. However, there is some evidence from research - as well as from patient testimonials - that massage therapy may be able to help relieve Cancer Related Fatigue. With support from the Massage Therapy Foundation, the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center is studying the impact of massage on Cancer Related Fatigue. Anyone who is (1) a breast cancer survivor, (2) 18 years of age or older, (3) at least one year out from the end of active treatment, (4) on OR off Tamoxifen or
an aromatase inhibitor and (5) able to travel to the Middlesex Hospital Outpatient Center once a week for four straight weeks, may be eligible to participate. The information collected will help us to better understand the ability of massage therapy to improve and/or mitigate Cancer Related Fatigue. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please call (860) 3582077. Please leave a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. I serve as Health Education and Grants Coordinator at the Cancer Center and am the primary research assistant and study coordinator for the Massage Therapy Research Study. Katharine Conroy, BSPH Research Coordinator Massage Therapy Research Study
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offspring, and they impress upon their children that the celebration of Christmas includes many pagan beliefs and practices that do not conform to the true teachings of Islam. Muslims, some suggest, should isolate their families from society as much as possible during this holiday season. Others try to avoid Christmas frivolity but use the season to teach their children the importance of respecting different faith communities and their traditions. Their hope is that Americans of every religion will live in harmony. On Christmas they
are ready to greet Christian neighbors with a warm “Merry Christmas,” perhaps even send friends a card. Meanwhile, they often provide attractive alternatives for their children during the Christmas season. Still others came to America well aware that a festive Christmas is an important part of its culture, and they are ready to celebrate it along with their Muslim holidays. Some deliberately left countries where a repressive form of Islam prevails. Besides, they reason, isn’t Jesus regarded as a revered Muslim prophet whose birth is recorded in the Quran? They will go to the office holiday
party and may even attend a choral presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” They view Christmas as an opportunity to foster interfaith goodwill and reach out with other Americans to help the less fortunate among us. We can regard as heinous and contemptible the Muslim fanaticism of such terrorist groups as al Qaeda, ISIS and Boko Haram while recognizing that the vast majority of those who practice Islam want to live in an atmosphere of peace and mutual respect. Ralph Lord Roy of Southington is a retired United Methodist minister. Email: Ralphlroy@aol.com.
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School French classes celebrated National French Week by attending a performance of ‘Molière Than Thou’ at Pomperaug High School recently. National French Week, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French takes place in November. Thousands of French teachers across the United States and their students celebrate the contributions of the French and French-speaking world to areas such as literature, art, music, civilization, science and fashion. The Connecticut chapter of the AATF sponsored a theatrical performance that drew over 700 French students from all over the state. Molière Than Thou, a one-man show, featured Tim Mooney enacting characters from plays depicting France’s history.
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when I was living by myself and had no means with which to buy a tree, I solved my dilemma by going outside and plucking out of the ground what was really a stick that was sporting a little bit of greenery. With room for only one ornament, it did not encourage one to gather one’s friends around it and sing “Oh, Tannenbaum.� There was the year my then-husband woke me up one morning as he was leaving for work, telling me that the Christmas tree had toppled over. Indeed it had. I went into the living room and saw it lying on the floor like a corpse, with all of its ornaments scattered about. That tree gave us a run for our money. It was always trying to escape, and had to be tethered to the wall, and we never could get it to stand up straight. It kept leaning precariously to the left or the right, threatening to give us a repeat performance. Actually, most of my trees had to
be tied to the wall, and they were crooked. I loved them anyway. I remember the year my older son and I went to a Christmas tree farm to cut down our tree ourselves. While trying to decide which lucky tree would be coming home with us, we had quite the disagreement. I opted for a tree on the smallish side, thinking it would be less work, both to cut down and get into the house. He, on the other hand, had his heart set on a monster of a tree. I kept trying to tell him it was too big, but he didn’t relent, and eventually I did. Of course, we couldn’t even fit it through the door, even when we tried chopping off the top, bit by bit. You can believe “I-toldyou-so� rang through the air, and often, that day. We finally traded trees with our neighbor. But really, I love a Christmas tree more than just about anything. All those beautiful sparkly lights casting a warm glow on cold winter nights. I would leave mine up un-
til March, telling everyone that I have a magic tree because it still, after all these months (I had put it up the day after Thanksgiving) was still in good shape. Well, not really. When it was time to retire it to the Christmas tree cemetery in the woods by my house, the moment I touched it every single needle dropped to the floor, and the poor thing stood there stark naked. It had the right, though. It had given much of itself. My Shamus is worth more than a thousand Christmas trees, so I am happy to do whatever I need to do to keep his lungs in good working order. But every time a car goes by with a tree tied to the roof, I feel a pang of envy. So be forewarned. If you happen to see a blue Honda Civic in your rear view mirror, just know that you are in no immediate danger. It’s the tree I’m interested in. I’ll even help you get it into the house. You dig out the ornaments while I pop the popcorn — and happy holidays.
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Mr. and Mrs. Capega The parents of the bride, Albert Sharbaugh, of Ebensburg, Pa., and Patricia Miller, of Greenwood, S.C. are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Lori Beth Sharbaugh to Ryan Thomas Capega, son of Thomas and Janette Capega, of Rockfall. The bride is a 1996 graduate of Central Cambria High School, in Ebensburg, Pa., and a 2000 graduate of Waynesburg University, in Waynesburg, Pa where she received a bachelor of arts degree in communications. She is currently employed with U.S. Vision. Her husband is a 1998 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School and a 2012 graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor of arts degree in criminology. He is currently employed with State of Connecticut Department of Correction. The ceremony and reception took place on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014,, at St. Colman’s Church, in Middlefield and The Woodwinds, in Branford.
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Training School. Representatives from the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities and other organizations Dec. 2 said savings from the closures HARTFORD (AP) — A should be used to provide rescoalition of disability rights idential services to an estigroups wants Connecticut mated 2,000 people waiting to close six state-run insti- for community housing. Some tutions, including Southbury have been on the Department
of Developmental Services’ waiting list for up to 20 years. The groups unveiled a public relations campaign to close Southbury and five regional centers, as well as end the waiting list, by 2020. About 500 people reside in the six facilities. While the coalition contends private nonprof it groups can provide community services less expensively, a union representing state employees at the targeted facilities argues both public and private sector services are needed.
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tourist season. Seaport spokesman Dan McFadden said Dec. 3 he expects the ship to return for additional work over the next two winters until restoration is complete. Organizers are working to have the ship ready to sail in 2020 for the 400th anniversary of the PilMYSTIC (AP) — Mys- grim’s arrival. Inspections in 2013 showed tic Seaport has announced it will restore the Mayflower the ship needed a major reII, the replica of the ship that fitting. Plimoth Plantation brought the Pilgrims to Amer- recently completed major repairs to ensure that the ica in 1620. The 57-year-old Mayflower ship remains open on the II, which is owned by Plimoth waterfront. Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts, was set to depart for Mystic this week. The ship Find us on the Web: is expected to return to Plymwww.towntimes.com outh in May for the summer HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut is receiving two federal grants totaling $3.5 million to improve the atmosphere in schools, making them safer and Serving Durham and Middlefield for 25 Years healthier places for students. William J. Lema, D.M.D. The state was one of 12 states ACCEPTINGGeneral NEW PATIENTS out of 30 that applied for the Family Dentistry • Children & Adults State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere School Climate TransformaGeneral Family Dentistry • Children & Adults Saturday & Evening Appointments Available tion grant, awarded by the U.S. State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere Department of Education. The Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: $3.3 million will help schools Gum Therapy • Emergencies • Cosmetic Bonding Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm respond to mental-health is• Gum Therapy Crowns & Bridges • Fillings Dentures & Repairs • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals sues among students and con(860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs nect children and families with Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William Lema, D.M.D. William J. J.Lema, D.M.D. appropriate services and help. Regular Hours: 9 (Near am-6 pm RootTues.-Fri. Canals Powder Ridge Ski Area) The grant money will be dis6 Way Road, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006 tributed over five years. Connecticut is also receiving a $291,483 School Emergency Management grant. The money will enable the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to provide extra training and help districts update school emergency operations plans. Both grants are part of the president’s initiative to improve school safety after the Newtown mass shooting two years ago.
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‘Tis the season for carbon monoxide poisoning ery five years. —Have your heating systems, chimney flues, gas appliances and generators checked, cleaned and serviced every year, as needed, by qualified heating/appliance contractors —Be sure to use gasoline-powered equipment outside and away from doors, windows or air intake vents —Never use portable generators, pressure washer machines or other gasoline-powered equipment (including tools) in your home, basement, garage, carport or other enclosed spaces. Always make sure that generators are at least 20 feet from your home. For more information visit www.ct.gov/dph/co or call 860-509-7742. The Connecticut Poison Control Center can be reached at 1-800-222-1222. — Submitted by the Central Connecticut Health District
The other holiday shopping feat — groceries By Amelia Kermis
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During the holiday season, it seems that all we do is shop, shop, shop. While not paying attention when you purchase holiday gifts places your wallet at risk, not paying attention when you purchase groceries can place your health at risk. If you don’t take certain safety steps while grocery shopping, you can risk food poisoning. Grocery shopping is where safe food handling should start, by following these recommendations you can make sure the food you bring home is safe. 1. Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods in your grocery cart. This will keep the meat juices that may contain bacteria away
from other items in your shopping cart. By wrapping these raw items in an additional plastic bag, usually provided near where meat is displayed, you can further prevent drippings from contaminating other items. 2. Buy cold foods last. If cold grocery items are allowed to stay at room temperature for longer than 2 hours, they can start growing bacteria that cause food poisoning. Often when we’re holiday grocery shopping we’re purchasing unusual foods or items in bulk. The extra time it takes to find these items means we move through the store slower. More people in the store shopping also means checkout may take longer than usual. These delays can quickly add up and your perish-
able items may be out of refrigeration too long. By purchasing your cold food items last, you don’t have to worry about the time it took you to track down the nutmeg. 3. Ask the cashier to place your raw meat, poultry and seafood items in a separate bag. This way you won’t have to worry about raw meat juices leaking on ready-to-eat items, like bread or pies. 4. Purchase a meat thermometer. If you do not already own a meat thermometer, make sure to pick up this cooking essential during next trip to the grocery store. A thermometer will help you ensure all your holiday dishes are fully cooked. The color or texture of food does See Groceries / Page 14
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The Durham 60 plus Club meet recently at the Durham Activity Center. Members donated toiletries, paper goods, food items, cleaning supplies and miscellaneous to the Durham Food Pantry for the holidays. At their previous meeting, members contributed money and gift certificates for the Durham Giving Tree at the Town Hall. Club members: Karen Dyndiuk, Joan Garofalo, Ellen Cassady, Mary Rubendunst, President Sue Giuffrida and Phyllis Amiot.
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The Christmas “Giving Tree,” on the first floor in Town Hall in the First Selectman’s office, features tags that symbolize an item of need for a disadvantaged family. The tags contain information such as age and needs. Names are not listed or given to donors. Each family or individual is designated by number or letter. Recipients receive a donor gift from a wish list of items. Residents, service organizations, and businesses that wish to donate a gift may come in and choose a tag. After purchasing a gift, the
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in Nov. 2009, after the crash. “The economy isn’t getting better for” some Middlefield residents, Lombardo said, with seniors living on a fixed income hit especially hard by rising cost of living that has eclipsed increases in social security benefits. Lombardo has been with the town for two years, and said that the numbers of families in need has grown substantially when compared with 25 years ago. Locally, about two dozen families will receive holiday food assistance in addition to those living in subsidized housing. “People have been very generous and we are fortunate that we don’t have to put restrictions on the food bank as” other towns must, Lombardo said. Lombardo said that local residents asking for fuel assistance have had to deal with extremely long wait times. The Community Renewal Team in Middletown handles applications for fuel assistance for Middlefield residents, and Lombardo said she has been approached by a resident who waited over three hours without being seen. Meetings by appointment may be scheduled months away, Lombardo said. CRT was unable to be reached for comment at press time. “I think there are more needs this year than there were last year, and more last year than the year before,” Lombardo said, adding that times are especially hard for single-income households. “Seniors are particularly vulnerable population because they are living on a fixed income,” Lombardo said, and the cost-of-living increase for Social Security “certainly doesn’t keep up with inflation.” “Some seniors have to decide, do I want to eat, or do I want to take my prescriptions,” Lombardo said, and
the food bank hopes to help seniors in that position. The process is made as anonymous as possible, as many seniors find it difficult to accept help. This year, as in past years, families are receiving holiday food assistance in the form of gift cards, rather than being gifted turkeys directly, due to the complications with delivering perishables directly to homes. Gift cards are awarded based on family size, and can go far to making the holidays a less stressful time for families in need.
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Sports Local girls sign Letters of Intent Press Release Kendra Landy and Stephanie Mangiameli signed National Letters of Intent and received scholarships to play Division 1 Basketball and Softball for Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University, respectfully. Landy noted, “I couldn’t imagine giving up basketball after high school. I am thrilled to be playing for Fairfield University because it feels like my home and the coaching staff made me feel comfortable from the beginning of this process. The coach reminds me a lot of
Coach Kohs, who has mentored me through this entire progression, and the program reminds me of the Mercy Basketball Program, and there is nothing better than Mercy Basketball!” Landy is well-rounded student as noted by her GPA and induction into both the National Honor Society and Latin Honor Society. She was elected onto her Class Executive Boards for both her Sophomore and Junior years and currently is Vice-President of SAC, Student Activities Council. She is an Stephanie Mangiameli, left, and Kendra Landy pose after the two athletes both signed active member of FAC, Fight National Letters of Intent to play Division I sports next season. Against Cancer Club; SADD, | Courtesy of Mercy Communications and Public Relations
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Students Against Destructive Decisions; Mercy Ambassadors, Latin Club, and is a Peer Minister. She received the Latin Subject Award her sophomore year and received a medal in the National Latin Exam. She played varsity soccer all four years at Mercy. Her basketball achievements include SCC Scholar Athlete of the Month, AllSCC, and New Haven Tap-Off Club Honoree. Along with being a key member of the Mercy Soccer and Basketball Teams, Landy played for the Oakwood Soccer Premier Team and CT Cobras AAU Basketball Team. She is active in her church parish of St. Mary of Czestochowa in Middletown where she has been an altar server since the sixth grade. Kendra is the daughter of Teresa Opalacz and Ken Landy of Durham. “Kendra has been a terrific player for us the past three seasons. She is a tremendous athlete, three time AllState soccer player, too, with exceptional quickness and speed. Kendra is the consummate point guard with great court vision and gets her teammates the ball in spots that they can be effective. See Intent / Page 18
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Thanks to the magic of modern snow making, three of the five ski areas in Connecticut were open last weekend. While it is possible that all five could offer some trails this Saturday, Mother Nature is still in charge. After Tuesday’s soaking rain, it will have to get cold enough for snow makers to again make magic before See Conduct / Page 18 Saturday morning.
Powder Ridge, after being dormant and rotting for eight seasons, could open this weekend. Last Monday, thanks to low temperatures and the new and improved snow making system, was cranking out flakes at what General Manager, Sean Hayes called, “a record pace.” They could be in limited operation this weekend, and expect to be fully up and in great shape in time for the Holiday vacation. The base
lodge, vandalized and broken while the resort was closed, has been rebuilt and according to Hayes, “will be ready to open and offering full service next week. We will have the cafeteria, wine bar, restaurant, private family rooms and retail shops up and running in time for vacation weeks.” “Our goal is to offer a full service, year around, family fun, outdoor resort, close to See Prepping / Page 19
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Thousands of high school football teams around the country compete each year for the ultimate goal of holding up a state championship trophy at the end of the season. In Connecticut, it is no different; year in and year out teams battle each week in an effort to reach the pinnacle of high school sports and to be forever immortalized in their respective town. When it comes to Connecticut, however, one question always comes to mind; why does the season take so darn long? As you sit (or stand) reading this article on a cold December day, the 2014 campaign still has not reached its conclusion. In fact, we are closer to the beginning of the winter sports season then we are to the end of football elsewhere in the country. All practices for winter sports began the Monday after Thanksgiving, at the latest. Yet why does the state allow football to drag on so much? Recently, Connecticut decided to adopt an 11-game regular season, on top of a regular season that doesn’t start until the middle of September as it is. This starting date, or Opening Day, is the latest start to a football season of any state in New England. The earliest starts belong to Vermont and Maine, which began play the last weekend of August. Both states’ seasons where done before Thanksgiving. Every other state began the first weekend of September. Of those states, New Hampshire had the quickest season, crowning its state champions on November 22. The other New England states, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, both finished their respective seasons this past weekend. Yet Connecticut plays on, deep into the month of December with the season set to finally wrap up with eight state championships game,
set for this upcoming Friday and Saturday. But what if some bad weather comes along that delays the championship games this weekend? Well, the powers that be just keep pushing them back, further into the winter sports seasons. Or, if it’s really bad, they may have to cancel them altogether. Last year, that scenario almost came to pass in the Class LL Championship between Southington and Fairfield Prep. Due to inclement weather, the game had to be played on the CIAC’s third attempt to reschedule the matchup. It was rumored that any more postponements would have resulted in another co-championship, but
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Conduct sider], and some may impact Thanksgiving Day games.” But here we are, 365 days later, in the exact same spot. Furthermore, football is the only sport that affects another season’s sports. Every other fall sport ended prior to Thanksgiving; as for the winter season, no sport goes past the middle of March, which gives athletes plenty of time to prepare for spring sports. In my opinion, having the
football season go for so long shows disrespect towards the teams and coaches trying to prepare for their upcoming winter seasons. With football still being played, it affects try-outs and practices and it doesn’t give coaches a fair chance to evaluate their teams. Again, I will turn to Southington and Fairfield Prep game as an example. The Southington wrestling team, which is always one of the
best in the state, was severally affected last year due to the fact that the team had to cancel matches and compromise line-ups in others. Much of this was due to that fact that Derek Dion was double booked as the head coach of the wrestling team and freshmen football coach at for the Blue Knights. Instances such as the one spelled out above will continue to happen if rather simple changes aren’t made to
the season’s current format. High school football is woven deeply into the fabric of Connecticut high school sports, and it shouldn’t go anywhere. However, the CIAC and its decision makers have to do right by everyone –players and coaches alike –and start the season sooner. No matter how exiting or how interesting, football shouldn’t take precedent over any other sport.
ketball going forward, stated Tim Kohs, Mercy’s head basShe is an excellent on ball ketball coach and Athletic defender and makes it diffi- Director. When asked about the upcult for opposing guards to run their offense. Fairfield is coming season, Landy stated, getting a very talented player “After losing the State semi-fiand an even better kid that nals in soccer this month, I has been a pleasure to coach. know I don’t want that feelShe will be a great college ing again. The Mercy basketplayer with a huge upside as ball team will be focused and she concentrates only on bas- work hard this season. I am
very excited to play one last season with my senior teammates who happen to be my best friends.” Stephanie Mangiameli, daughter of Carrie and Michael Mangiameli of Middlefield, will be playing for Sacred Heart University. The Pioneers, who play in Fairfield, CT, are coached by Pam London and Elizabeth Luckie.
“I’m very honored to be playing for SHU. We have a great incoming class and there is a lot of young talent. I am excited to be a part of the future of this program,” stated Mangiameli. She plans to bring her speed and strong defense to the team. “Stephanie Mangiameli enters her senior season having been a starter since her
freshman year. Her impeccable defense, clutch hitting and speed on the base path have helped the Tigers remain as a major threat in the SCC Conference and class LL. Steph has a disciplined work ethic and possesses true passion and knowledge for the game of softball. She is one of the most consistent and reliable players both offensively and defensively I have ever coached,” stated former softball coach Ann Drewry. “For this upcoming season, I expect our team to be very excited and motivated to make it back to the playoffs. I’m also excited for our new head coach as I think she will fit into our program extremely well and I look forward to working with her to achieve another winning season,” stated Mangiameli. Mangiameli’s honors include all SCC Conference for two years. She has played for the CT Eliminators travel team for eight years, too. In addition, she played Mercy basketball for two years, is a member of Peer Ministry and volunteered as a food collector for the Coginchaug Community Round-up.
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don’t get me started on that ridiculous topic. Following the debacle that was the 2013 Class LL State Championship game, CIAC associate executive director Paul Hoey told the Hartford Courant, “The time has come to re-evaluate the tournament schedule; we can’t be going this late. There are various options for the [CIAC football] committee [to con-
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the urban population,” said Hayes. “We want to take the long drive out of vacation weeks, and enable a family to have fun together in a winter outdoor environment.” “We don’t want to be just a ski hill”, said Hayes. “We want to become a year round, family fun outdoor destination.” I admire the Powder Ridge vision for the future of the mountain resort industry. Their goal is the same as other ski areas, but they seem to have set on a different path to the future. After being closed for eight
years, the Ridge is truly the only new winter sport resort we’ve seen open in the last 20 years. While the mountain has been there for several centuries, everything else at Powder Ridge is new or has been completely rebuilt. Racers and coaches were out in force at Mount Southington last Sunday. From high school teams to the little, U-8 junior racers, everyone that wants to win races was out making some turns. The Cheshire high ski coach explained that most of the team leaders were there just to watch the racers free skiing. There was
no real coaching going on. A coach can learn a lot about what they are going to have to teach in the gates, by just watching for technique when a racer doesn’t know he or she is being observed. The real work and improvement will start when the areas are in full operation and can set training courses for the racers. To be ready when competition begins, every would-be racer will need to run several hundred gates before they go to the starting line. When the high school teams start racing in January, we’ll quickly know who has trained the hardest.
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