Town Times Jan. 11, 2013

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Durham is home to Connecticut’s New Year’s baby

By Michelle P. Carter Special to the Town Times

It’s the start of a new year, which for many means new beginnings, new adventures, and a whole year of memories to make. For Durham parents Kelly and Ed Johnson, the holiday now has an extra special meaning: the birth of their son, Seth Edward. But not only is he a New Year’s baby — he’s the New Year’s baby.

Baby Seth, a healthy 8 pounds and 20.5 inches, was born at 12:06 a.m. on Jan. 1 and crowned the first Connecticut baby of 2013. Originally due to arrive on Dec. 28, 2012, Seth must have had his heart set on that title because, despite this being her second child, mama Kelly

was in labor for 15 hours. But just after midnight into the new year, Seth finally made his debut appearance.

“Whenever I told people my due date, many of them would say, ‘Oh, he could be a New Year’s baby!’” Kelly shared. But she and her husband, Ed, never expected that their son would grab the state’s First Baby title. If Kelly was still pregnant and feeling well, the couple had plans to go to a friend’s house on New Year’s Eve for a low-key get-together. But around 9 a.m. on Dec. 31 she went into labor.

The celebrity status that followed was a bit unexpected for the Johnsons. “It’s pretty crazy!” Kelly said. “I never would have imagined, number one, that we would

have the first (Connecticut) baby of 2013, and number two, that it would have brought so much attention.

It’s pretty cool that Seth will always have that special title.”

Winter birthdays seem to run in the family, including Seth’s father. “We have a lot of family with birthdays in December,” Kelly said, “(and) Ed’s birthday is in January, so (he and Seth) share the same birthday month.” Baby Seth’s birthday falling on a winter holiday also means it will be easier to get the family together to celebrate. “I think it’s a great birthday to have,” Kelly added. “We — and he when he’s an adult — will most likely always have

Photo submitted by Kelly Johnson

Kelly and Ed Johnson with daughter Emma, 4, and their newest addition, Seth, who was the first Connecticut baby born in the new year.

See Baby, page 9

DMYFS’s new hire has big job ahead

Winter recreation

I’m from Old Saybrook. I lived there for 20 years. I’m a mother of four and have three beautiful Last September, grandchildren.

I Durham-Middlehave always felt I field Youth and was an advocate for Family Services, children. That’s how with the help of the I started down this Local Wellness road.

Council, received a What road are you Drug Free Commureferring to? nity grant. Along I worked eight with receiving years with the same $125,000 per year for Paula Palmieri Drug Free Commufive years, a new hire was needed to work with nity grant in Old Saybrook. It the grant out of the DMYFS was a tremendously successoffice. Enter Paula Palmieri, ful initiative. They started a the new Drug Free Commu- Healthy Community Healthy nity program coordinator Youth Coalition. I was there who took some time to talk for eight years and loved it. I with Town Times about the haven’t worked for a couple grant and why it’s critical years now, but then I heard that the entire community DMYFS was looking for a coordinator. I feel like I’m right get behind it.

Paula, can you give us some of your background?

See Drug, page 6

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Photo by Sue VanDerzee

Hockey players in sneakers took to the ice at Durham’s skating pond on Route 68 Jan. 5.

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Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that is incorrect, give us a call at (203) 317-2448, and we’ll do our best to make things right.

Last week, we mistakenly printed a description of a Fatburger in the “Mission: stuff my passport” story with a photo of a Umami Burger. A Umami Burger is actually California’s gourmet alternative to traditional fast food burgers.

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By Kaitlin McKernan Special to the Town Times The Newtown massacre last month is still fresh on everybody’s minds. On Monday, Jan. 7, the Durham Board of Selectmen met for a regular meeting and discussed how the event has inspired an increase in school security.

First Selectman Laura Francis and others from RSD13 attended a symposium Monday morning that discussed how to keep schools safe.

“We have a good foundation here in District 13; we have a good emergency plan, we’ve drilled lockdown situations, but even with all that foundation we have a lot of work to do,” Francis said.

“There is a vast shift with the hazards we were dealing with 30 years ago and now.”

Francis talked about having a separate plan for the different circumstances and possible issues that could occur. On field trips, outside at recess and on the bus rides to and from school, Francis said schools are still responsible for students, but security may not be at its highest.

“We look to the superintendent of Newtown for inspiration, she did everything in her power to keep her students and staff safe,” Francis said.

At the symposium, attendees were told to set up regular meetings to update plans for security, Francis said. A committee was formed called the Sandy Hook Advisory Council and will be chaired by Mayor Scott Jackson of Hamden. Francis urged both Selectman John Szewczyk and Selectman Steve Levy to get involved in the committee, not only on a board level but also on a citizen level.

“The time from the first phone call to the first arrival of law enforcement is what worries me,” Levy said.

“How can we simulate law enforcement better so that it puts pressure on the perpetrator and it ends quicker?”

Szewczyk suggested getting proper law enforcement in town. He said there is supposed to be one officer for every 800-1,200 people.

Francis talked about the building design and having all of the entry doors locked

at all times. This, she said, would offer the option of isolating the perpetrator into a confined area if he were to ever break the locks or doors.

There is a lot left to be discussed and decided regarding school safety, but Francis said, “We all left there today very committed to do this.”

Editor’s note: See page 12 for First Selectman Laura Francis’ column on the school security symposium.

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Warm-up party to aide fuel demands

By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times There’s nothing more comforting — and necessary — in the frigid mid-winter than staying warm. The truth of the matter is that some families do not have the comforts of home heating without the help of local fuel assistance.

When First Selectman Laura Francis learned that the local fuel assistance program was getting low in Durham, she jumped into action.

At the Dec. 10 Board of Selectmen meeting, she asked the board for the green light to explore fundraising ideas as she and Human Services Director Amanda Pedersen were “starting to get concerned with fuel assistance,” Francis told the board.

In just a few weeks, the selectmen pulled together an event to benefit local fuel assistance for Durham residents in need. The goal, Francis said, is to “enhance our Durham Interchurch Funds so we can set aside some ex-

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Here’s what’s planned: What: Selectmen’s Winter Warm-Up Party When: Saturday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Middletown Elks Lodge, 44 Maynard Street, Middletown A Facebook event invitation created by Francis announced: “Join us in some fun to support a good cause.”

The evening will include dinner and a DJ. In her post, Francis encourages residents to invite their Facebook friends, consider selling a table of eight or 10, or to donate a raffle prize.

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Potluck supper – on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m., at Durham Public Library, enjoy a potluck supper while watching part one of the award-winning HBO adaptation of “Empire Falls.”

Bring a favorite appetizer or casserole to share with your neighbors. The following week, we’ll show part two and enjoy desserts. Be sure to bring recipes because we will be publishing “Durham/Middlefield Eats” following these programs.

Registration is required at either Levi Coe or Durham Public Library.

Friday

4C’s Square Dance Club The 4c’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Jan. 11, at the Brewster School in Durham. The caller is Dave Hass, the cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463.

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Sunday

Women of the Woods Women of the Woods has scheduled a hike for Sunday, Jan. 13, at 1 p.m., at Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown. The hike is 2 to 3 miles in the winter woods. Visit both the big and little falls, if conditions permit. For more information, directions or to preregister, contact Lucy at lucy@WomenoftheWoods.or g, 860-395-7771 or visit www.WomenoftheWoods.org.

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Cathy Hinsch helped her daughter Grace, 8, recreate the Hinsch family, of Middlefield, using snow. quired. New members will be accepted until Tuesday, Jan. 29. For more information, call (860) 342-3120 or visit www.vocalchords20.org .

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Wednesday

TOPS Meeting - Take Off 60 Plus Club - The Pounds Sensibly meets every Durham 60 Plus club will Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, third floor of the Durham Jan. 14, at the Durham Activ- Town Hall. Contact Naomi ity Center, 350 Main St. A Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or blood pressure clinic will be Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349held before the meeting at 1 9433 for more information. p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Nick Grasso, accordion player. Refreshments will follow. New members are Thursday welcome.

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Workshop – on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Durham Public Library, Tuesday Leslie Bulion will present a creative writing workshop Vocal chords -The Middle- for kids aged 10 to 14. Regissex Hospital Vocal Chords tration required at either are looking for new members Levi Coe or Durham Public for the spring semester. ReLibrary hearsals for the spring con. cert resume on Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., at the Msgr. Fox Parish Hall at St. Francis Friday Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown. No auditions are perBridge Night - Come join formed but proper choral singing capabilities are re- in at the Durham Activity

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Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions.

Tot Time - The MOMS Club of Durham-Middlefield meets every Friday at Middlefield Community Center at 10 a.m. Babies, toddlers and children of Durham and Middlefield are welcome. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com.

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Saturday

History lecture –Saturday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m., at Levi Coe Library, “A Look into the History of Middlefield” will be presented by local historian Ray Hubbard. Registration required at either Levi Coe or Durham Public Library.

CRHS Show Choir - The CRHS Show Choir has scheduled its 30th annual reunion and concert for Saturday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m., at Coginchaug High School.

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Wednesday

Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled dinner and a concert. A chil- a blood drive for Wednesday, dren song is planned for Jan. 23 from 12:30 to 5:45 children who like to partici- p.m. at the Notre Dame pate. For more information, Church, 272 Main St. For contact Lisa Larsen at more information, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-3767.) llarsen35@yahoo.com.

Duck field trip - Potapaug Audubon has scheduled a field trip to Rhode IsSaturday land for Saturday, Jan. 19, to see wintering ducks. Meet at Lyman homestead tour 9 a.m. at Old Lyme Com- – on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 2 muter Parking lot to car- p.m., at Lyman Homestead, pool. No registration re- come tour the Lyman homequired. For more informa- stead and learn its history.

Space is limed and registration, call (860) 710-5811. tion is required at either Levi Coe or Durham Public Library.

Open house - Grace Sunday Lutheran Preschool, 1055 Randolph Road in MiddleSnowflake dance –The town, has scheduled an open Meriden Turner Society has house for Saturday, Jan. 26, scheduled a Snowflake Din- from 10 a.m. to noon. Come ner Dance for Sunday, Jan. meet the staff and take a 20, at the Turner Halle, 800 tour.

Grace Lutheran Old Colony Road, Meriden. Preschool is a licensed A Wiener Schnitzel dinner Christian program for chilis scheduled to be served at 1 dren ages 2-5. Early drop-off p.m., followed by the dance and extended day options for ages 3-5 are available, and music of Bob Lupe’s and a summer program is band, Stuck on You until 6 offered for ages 3-6. For p.m. Reservations are re- more information, email quired by calling Leo at (203) mrsm.g raceluthps@com440-0028 or (203) 440-9624 cast.net, call (860) 346-0766 or (Thursday evenings only.) visit www.gracelutheranpreschoolmiddletown.com.

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Library Briefs Hours: Regular library hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information

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E-Reader device workshop Learn how to find, checkout and download our FREE e-books and audiobooks to your device. Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. You will need your LION library card and your account information (Apple for iProducts, Adobe for Nooks, or Amazon for Kindles.) To register, call (860) 349-9544.

Durham historian Saturday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m.

Durham historian Fran Korn will speak.

Book discussion

Mystery Book Discussion: Tuesday, Jan. 15,

at 7:30 p.m.; One Shot by Lee Child. Copies of the book are available at the Library. All are invited.

Maple Sugaring: Saturday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. Russ Hassman will present Maple Sugaring 101: the Basics.

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Time for Tots (2 1/2 to 3 1/2) Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.

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Bedtime Storytime (2 to 4) Mondays at 7 p.m. (wear pajamas)

School-age kids Lunch Bunch (grades 4 to 6) Book discussion - The

Story of Cirrus Flux by Matthew Skelton. Saturday, Jan. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your lunch, dessert provided.

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Stephen and Bernadette Paranzino, of Middlefield, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Paranzino, to Brenton Milardo, son of Robert Milardo, of Middletown, and Nancy Milardo, of Tarpon Springs, Fla. Both Lauren and Brenton graduated from Coginchaug High School where they were high school sweethearts.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, and is employed by Coventry Healthcare in Tampa, Fla. She is working on her Master of Business Administration at the University of Tampa.

Her fiancé is a graduate of Champlain College, and is employed as a consultant by Aon Hewitt in Tampa, Fla. He is working on his Master of Business Administration at the University of South Florida.

The couple was engaged in Rome in July 2012. An October 2013 wedding is planned in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

District 13 has scheduled adult education classes for January.

Cooking with a Crock Pot is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Durham Activity Center.

Songwriting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School, room 108. For beginning and intermediate songwriters and performers. Workshop includes lecture, group discussion and writing exercises. A fee is charged for both classes.

For more info, call (860) 349-7200, ext. 495 or email kkleeman@rsd13.org.

or to register for a program by phone, call (860) 349-9544.

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What is the grant all about?

It comes down to a little bit of asset building which leads to environmental change. It’s

about the betterment of our kids. It addresses substance abuse: alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs.

It’s tremendously exciting for the town and it’s an incredible opportunity for Youth and Family Services to bring more to what they have already done.

What is your specific role

with this grant? Will you be starting programs?

I’ll be starting initiatives.

It’s not about starting programs as much as it’s about changing the environment both publically and personally. It’s changing how people think in Durham and Middlefield. It can be done with formal changes, like bylaws,

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For instance, is there an ordinance we can address where police have more of a bite with the kids…just so there is more control?

Personal changes could include everyone’s way of talking, thinking, addressing issues, so that we think what’s good for our kids — whether you’re a teacher, police officer, parent, senior citizen. It’s making things physically safer for our kids.

You started the last week of November. What have you been working on?

What I’m doing right now is learning Durham and Middlefield. It’s a beautiful, beautiful community.

Betsy (Dean, executive director of DMYFS) and I both went to a week-long conference. For the past three weeks, I’ve been attending meetings, meeting people, introducing myself to people, people introducing themselves to me.

I’m trying to learn how the town works.

So the goal of this grant is to have the community be able to sustain some of the initiatives put forward after the grant is over, correct?

Yes. There are a lot of great ideas out there. Most people want what’s best for their children. If we can get the community on board with some of the substance abuse issues, like parental involvement in hosting parties, the local ordinances – if {youth} get bit a little bit — as in harsher consequences — when they are 16, maybe they’ll learn a little better by the time they are 21.

It seems like a big job.

My job can sometimes be difficult, but I can tell you it’s the best job in the world.

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But there is always more work to do.

Is there one particular area you will focus on after learning about our community?

I think something real important here but also in Old Saybrook and every town in the State of Connecticut is having family boundaries.

We need to have high expectations from parents and they need to enforce appropriate consequences (on their children) for having done things wrong. We need to make sure adults are not taking on the attitude that it’s a rite of passage for someone to drink in high school. That it’s not a rite of passage for every kid to try marijuana and smoke cigarettes. The law says when you are 16 years old and have your driver’s license, you can’t have kids in your car.

Don’t say “kids will be kids.”

Parents need to be sure their kids are making good use of their time, addressing their school work as they should be. But this is across every town in the state and even across the country. It’s part of the times.

So parents need to be role models. How do you tackle this? It’s not as cut and dry as changing an ordinance?

Little by little, at a grass roots level, by going out and changing things publicly, like town ordinances and billboards and liquor store owners being more careful. You start there. Teach the asset building model to the adults in all these kids’ lives, including parents. It’s all intentional: intentional language, intentional decision making.

We all do it (take care of our children). We do it every day.

Maybe not constantly, but we all do it. We try to pass laws that will protect them and hire teachers that will be good to them. This is about doing it more intentionally.

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fireplace and waterfall feature, Gerry said he enjoys the fact that his business isn’t shutting down for winter months. In fact, Torrison Stone & Garden now is focused on offering inside tile work, inside chimney work and inside veneer work.

“We’ve always done it, but we’re way more aggressive this year,” he said.

Completely new to Torrison Stone & Garden, which is in its 12th year, is the addition of design work and consultation. The company will work with local architects and designers on customer’s projects.

There will be an open house at the showroom, 422 Main Street, in the spring.

Stay tuned for details. In the meantime, showroom hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

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By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Tyler Gerry is looking forward to 2013. As the owner of Torrison Stone & Garden LLC, he’s excited about the stone work and landscaping company’s move to a new location and the changes that come with it.

“The company is expanding, we have different offerings,” Gerry said. “We wanted to be more accessible for customers to come in and see the products.”

When the company moved last November from 6 Main St. Durham to 422 Main St. Durham — the old Ken Marino car dealership location — the car showroom was converted into a stone showroom to display different types of stone, styles, shapes and colors.

“It’s absolutely great,” Gerry said about the move.

“Any chance you have to expand your business, do what you love to do, it’s a great change.”

Not only is it a great change for the 22 employees, Gerry said, but also the customers, who can now see and

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While customers will enjoy the showroom’s indoor

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Pajama Program success

To the editor: I would like to thank Mr. Szewczyk for writing the article entitled “Redistricting commission needed,” in the Dec. 14 edition of this newspaper. I agree that the redrawing of Durham voting district lines weakens the town’s voice in the state government while simultaneously strengthening the political power of the incumbents. Elected officials drawing their own district lines is a clear conflict of interest. I urge the Board of Selectmen to take appropriate action, and I hope that other Durham citizens will contact the board with similar sentiments.

Chad Reddick Durham

To the editor: I would like to send a huge thank you to those who helped make the benefit for the Pajama Program a big success. Thanks to their generosity, many children will feel the warmth of new pajamas and get a book of their very own through this worthwhile project (www.pajamaprogram.org). Due to the recent loss of homes from Sandy, the need is even greater.

Truly a sign of the season, giving to others.

Again, my profound gratitude.

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Government Meetings Durham Government Middlefield Government Calendar Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.)

Monday, Jan. 14 Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Special Town Meeting, Town Hall, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Water Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.)

Monday, Jan. 14 Middlefield Housing Authority, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 Inland/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.

The New Year brings silver linings is more than a Everyone Tanya Feke, M.D. “superb” rings in the movie, it bears New Year in repeating. A their own way. superb movie Some go to is a movie of New York City substance. It to watch the ball drop — all 11,875 pounds is well-made (enter any of the 24 Academy Award cateof it — as they say farewell (or good riddance) to the past gories here) and, as a matter of course, stirs emotion, 12 months. Others reach out to their loved ones or perfect whether that be awe, anger, humor or joy. When you strangers for a good luck watch one of these films, satkiss. Others make resoluisfaction envelopes you. tions that they hope will bring them health, wealth or Twists and turns are revealed, secrets exposed, and happiness. For me, my New Year rides on my first trip to characters evolved. Repeat viewing can never match up the theater. Call it superstito that first experience now tion, but it is an uncanny that you know what’s going truth that my first movie to happen, and there may be choice sets the tone for my a nondescript sense of cloentire year. Choosing an Ossure. If you are not drawn to car hopeful does not necessarily guarantee results, and the characters or story enough to feel you will unI often go with my gut on cover something new, you what will move and inspire may not feel the need to see me. This year there were so that film again. many exciting options to Then there is the genre of choose from, but I went for what I refer to as “repeatthe silver lining.

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Old Home Days ’13 honors resourcefulness Mark your calendars — Old Home Days 2013 is coming your way June 7 and 8 at Peckham Park in Middlefield. The event will feature a parade, talent show and fireworks with a lot more in between.

This year’s theme honors our area’s resourcefulness.

We want to showcase what we are all doing to empower living sustainably in our community and on our planet. We want to show off our local resources; we want to share our local ideas; we want to help each other recycle, reuse, re-treat, re-enjoy and re-purpose our local resources. We want to empower sustainability here in our community. We are a small community with a very rich past, and we have room for everyone’s ideas. If you have ideas for showcasing this theme, email Rob Badin at robertbadin@sbcglobal.net.

New this year is the “MDR’s Got Talent” show (Middlefield, Durham, Rockfall). Bill Currlin and his wife Nancy have volunteered to run this first-ever talent show. Talent is a local resource, so if you have a talent, email Bill at wcurrlin@comcast.net.

We are looking for local resources for our Main Stage entertainment. Contact Joe Liseo at liseohwa@aol.com if you play music or have an act.

Carol Schilling is back organizing concessions. If you have ideas, questions or want a booth space to earn

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OHD chairperson money for your non-profit, email her at carolsschiling@yahoo.com.

For the parade, Carrie Anderson will step it off once again. Contact her at andersoncl1202@yahoo.com. Jean Gay and Louise Tosetti have taken on the crafters and businesses; contact either of them through Jean at jeannieg625@comcast.net. Children’s activities will be run this year by a new member, Carol Bufithis. Reach her at carolbufithis@gmail.com if you have ideas or want to participate in the children’s program. Don Ginter will be working on the Safety and

Parking Committee. Do you have a suggestion? If so, reach Don at zephyrrd@aol.com.

If you happen to get a letter from Sydney Mintz, please send in a contribution. She is the heart and backbone that keeps this wonderful day free and accessible for all of us. If you would like to donate or have a question about sponsorships, email Sydney at semintz43@gmail.com.

Of course, if there is anything I can help you with, email me, N. Summer Lerch, OHD Committee chairperson, at n.summer.lerch@ gmail.com. We all look forward to discovering with you how resourceful our community really is.

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the day off, and there’s always a party somewhere the night before to celebrate.”

It will certainly give the Johnsons a good excuse to party on New Year’s Day. Their usual New Year’s plans involve relaxing from the holiday rush and catching a football game. “I think adding a birthday to it will just be another excuse to get family together after the holidays,” Kelly said.

But let’s not forget little Emma Johnson, 4, who is so proud to be Seth’s big sister.

According to her parents, she has been a big help with the new baby’s arrival. She got a big kick out of seeing herself and her family on television when they were interviewed by WTNH. She was so excited that she called her mom, who had not yet been discharged from the hospital, to ask if she had seen them on the news.

When asked what she had to say about all this, Emma said, “I love my baby brother the most!”

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Do gun-free zones endanger those in the zone? endanger easily cirBeth Manley those inside cumvented. the zone, like All of the at Virginia procedures Tech, even in mentioned a gun-free were basically in place at Sandy Hook ES: zone on a U.S. military base? locked doors, buzzers, The attacker at the theater in trained staff, and students Colorado chose that theater experienced with drills — not because it was the but those did little to prevent biggest, not the smallest, or the tragedy. Lanza smashed the closest, but because it the glass and gained unde- was overtly labeled a gunterred access. Schools in free zone, just like it is Connecticut are proudly known about every school in identified as “gun-free Connecticut.

Do gun bans really work? zones� and he knew those inside were sitting ducks. He Look at Chicago’s gun ban, responsible citizens would not be repelled and the the police would not arrive don’t have guns but the crimfor 10-15 minutes. And who’d inals do and the murder rate expect it in a lovely town like is still among the highest in Sandy Hook? As soon as the the country. In the UK or armed police arrived, he Australia, gun laws are tight committed suicide, assured and gun-related deaths have his name would live in in- decreased while deaths by other methods have signififamy.

Do gun-free zones actually cantly increased. If not a gun, then criminals will build a bomb or use a knife

“A heavily armed and suicidal sociopath is smashing his way through buzzers and locks, into our school. What is our plan?� When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. We need to look at what has worked, what will work? As much as we want to make evil go away permanently, we can only do the best we can to safeguard our children without paralyzing or imprisoning the very children we seek to protect.

As a parent of students who’ve graduated from John Lyman to CRHS, my first impression regarding the plan to secure the schools is that it will successfully keep all of the responsible citizens who obey the rules under control. But it will do little to interfere with those with serious criminal intent where rules are inconveniences

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I dare say there need to be more superb, repeatable movies in this world. “Silver Linings Playbook� manages that feat with flare and finesse.

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but the end result is the same despite the means. If the schools are secured, what about playgrounds and ball fields and malls?

Can we make it riskier for villains to attack our school?

Teachers have been trained and armed for years in Utah, Israel and Switzerland with positive results. What is working there? What can we do to protect our children, yet not terrify, paralyze or imprison them? What will best empower the children for their future?

There are no perfect answers, no way to protect from all evil but, “a heavily armed and suicidal sociopath is smashing his way through buzzers and locks, into our school. What is our plan?� When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. What is our plan?

Beth Manley is a resident of Middlefield.

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I would like to express my disappointment in Korn School for deciding to cancel the third grade field trip to the West Hartford Children’s Museum right before the holiday break. At first I thought it was just a scheduling issue when my daughter came home and told me it was cancelled. Then I received the letter that stated some parents were concerned for the kids’ safety after the tragedy in Newtown.

No one wants their children to be put in danger.

However, I absolutely do not believe the kids would have been any less safe getting on a bus to the West Hartford Children’s Museum than sitting in a classroom. The school chose instead to bring in a “stranger” from the museum to give the kids a 45-minute “lecture” with the parents’ money that was allotted for the trip. Parents felt that was safer? It’s a shame a few parents had to

Cheri Forbush

Guest Column ruin the trip that my daughter had been looking forward to. Yes, it was an awful tragedy that happened in Newtown. It has affected me in many ways. But I’m also not going to stop living a normal life. How is that showing our kids to be strong people? We as adults need to be role models and show them that life will go on and not hide in a bubble and stop doing things that are part of everyday life. I know many are trying to shield their kids from the event all-together, and I completely understand, but what are kids to think when they hear that they can’t go to a children’s museum for safety reasons? Wouldn’t you think that that would alarm them more? My

daughter read the letter that was sent home. It definitely raised some questions from her that I had to address.

I also couldn’t help but notice that the fourth graders still have their field trip scheduled to the Capital. How is that any different? The fact that they are still going, only a few weeks after the third grade field trip was cancelled, upsets me even more. How is that fair? Does this mean that our kids will never get to go on another field trip but it’s OK for another grade to go?

I certainly hope not. And in the future, if those parents who complained continue to feel this way, I hope they choose to keep their kids home instead of ruining it for others.

As a friend recently said to me, and I quote, “Fear is a bad place to make rational decisions.”

Cheri Forbush is a mother of a third grade student at Korn School.

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We are rarely handed perfection in life, and we need to learn how to find the good in what we do have. They found their silver lining, and you can find yours, too. If that is not a way to jump start the new year, I don’t know what is.

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School security — a statewide priority

On Monday, Jan. 7, I attended one of the most powerful meetings of my career, the Connecticut School Security Symposium sponsored

by CABE, CAPSS, CAS, CASBO and CSDE (the professional organizations in the education community).

There were over 900 attendees from all over the State of Connecticut. Regional School District 13 was represented by me, Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, Superintendent Susan Viccaro, Coginchaug High School Vice Principal Brian Bodner and Trooper Kelly and Trooper DiGioia. I am so proud of our state and professional officials for pulling the program together so quickly in re-

sponse to the Newtown tragedy. They immediately recognized that we would need this information to address student, staff and parent concerns and to chart a course to plan for what was once the unimaginable.

There has also been an advisory commission appointed

by Gov. Malloy to review current policy and make specific recommendations in the areas of public safety, with particular attention paid to school safety, mental health, and gun violence prevention.

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as a community not to fund the program ourselves. In my opinion, that was unfortunate. A positive connection between the CSP and our youth has benefits that reach well beyond simple law enforcement. The SRO program was specifically designed to address prevention efforts. I look forward to a new dialogue to restore the SRO program in RSD13. I plan to send a request to Mayor Jackson, who was appointed the chair of the governor’s new advisory commission, to reestablish a state commitment to the program as well.

As I mentioned above, we received a great deal of information and guidance. Some of the recommendations will take long-term planning and budgeting. But some highly impactful measures can remarkably be implemented with little or no cost. However, it will take an effort that will require that all departments work collaboratively and with input from parents and the public. I know that amidst our collective grief over what happened in Newtown, there is a will to make sure that our children learn and thrive in a safe environment. It is our greatest and most precious charge and I look forward to participating.

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However, what was emphasized over and over again on Monday is that this effort has to be continuous and plans have to be updated and drilled regularly. Superintendent Viccaro will soon be convening meetings to ensure this is done.

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Taste of Durham planned

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Restaurants and caterers are lining up to present their mini portions of entrees, desserts and more at the 17th annual Taste of Durham, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Durham Public Library.

Local businesses already committed to the event include Cozy Corner Restaurant & Pizza, Durham Market and Caterers, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Little Rooster, Perk on Main, Santino’s, Spice Catering, and Time Out Taverne. Anoho Asian Noodle House, David Alan Catering, Cold Stone Creamery, Stella D’Oro, Haveli of India, and Tschudin Chocolates, all of Middletown; Lyman Orchards Farm Market of Middlefield; GZen, and Brenda’s Main St. Feed. Bruce Schmottlach and Deep Ellum will provide musical entertainment.

An admission fee is payable in advance at the library.

Attendance at the event is limited to adults. The party will go on regardless of weather. The entry fee includes unlimited food tastings as well as three servings from the bar.

The Taste of Durham is sponsored by the Public Association of Library Supporters PALS, the support group for the Durham Public Library. Proceeds from past events have funded capital improvements to the library, equipment and ongoing support of programs and museum passes.

For more information, call (860) 349-8415.

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The event, which was kicked-off by First Selectman Laura Francis, raised over $1,000.

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Obituaries Rogers, Bobbi (Anderson, Barbara) “…a voice as soft and perfect as a peach blossom in May” - Rex Reed, New York Daily News L e g endary Jazz Chanteuse, B o b b i Rogers, died peacefully at home in the wee hours of New Year’s Day, 2013, surrounded by her family and her music in Durham, Conn.

Although Bobbi was a Registered Nurse for 45 years, she is best known for her extraordinarily singular singing style. Three recorded albums brought rave reviews from acclaimed jazz

critics such as Rex Reed, Richard Sudhalter, John Wilson and Owen McNally. Bobbi recorded with many noteworthy musicians, among them, Gene Bertoncini, Dave McKenna, and Ray and Tom Kennedy. For more than 75 years, Bobbi Rogers thrilled audiences in venues across the country and in Europe, including the famed Copacabana and Michael’s Pub in Manhattan and Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans.

She performed in and for numerous clubs, auditoriums, theaters, inaugural balls, royal audiences, charity events and casinos throughout her life. She traveled with several different bands to perform with the U.S.O across the Eastern Seaboard at military installations, including, West Point and Annapolis. Bobbi Rogers and the Hartford Jazz Orchestra

played regular weekly gigs at The Arch Street Tavern in Hartford, Conn. for nearly 20 years. A remarkable figure in the world of jazz, Bobbi did not sing so much as convey her music in such a way that it left audiences breathless, as if each note she sang was performed directly and solely for each individual listener.

A graduate of Murphy High School, Mobile, Alabama in 1949, Bobbi received a scholarship to Providence College of Nursing, Mobile, Alabama in 1953 and interned as a nurse at The Sister’s of Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received an AS from Middlesex Community College in 1971, a BS from Central Connecticut State University in 1973 and a MS in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University in 1985. In

addition to being a clinical staff nurse, a pediatric nurse, a psychiatric nurse and a medical surgical nurse, the indefatigable Bobbi was also an instructor for both the Practical Nurse Education Program and the CNA program at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown, Conn.

During the 1950s, she took a short hiatus from hospital work and moved to New York City where between per diem nursing jobs she auditioned, sang, modeled and acted for film and television. She also trained with renowned vocal coach, John Quinlan, Frank Sinatra’s sole vocal coach.

Bobbi seamlessly blended both professions for over four decades. When asked why she never considered giving up nursing for the stage, she replied, “I suffered from the romantic delusion that I might have a patient

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who was a producer and would reward my tender ministrations with a musical contract.” And, did she ever meet any sick producers?

“Yes,” she admitted dejectedly, “But never in a hospital.”

Born Barbara Anne Wagner, Jan. 24, 1931, in New London, to Mary Elizabeth Lloyd Wagner and Ralph Wagner, she is survived by her only son, Kristian Lloyd Anderson; two beloved granddaughters, Emily Anderson and Katrina Anderson, of Durham;, her future daughter-in-law and dear friend, Lili; ‘adopted kids’ Tracey Cadrain and Rob Cadrain, of New Britain, and many loving family members, special friends, fellow musicians and adoring fans. Her former husband and life-long friend, Clifford “Bud” Anderson, of New Britain, and her long-time companion, composer and bandleader, Charles ‘Chick’ Chichetti, of Waterbury, predeceased Bobbi in 1999.

The much-admired jazz critic for the New York Post, Richard Sudhalter, wrote about Bobbi Rogers, “Above all, there is to her singing a strong sense of personal identity and a musical wisdom which can only be gained by having lived a while.” Bobbi Rogers lived a brilliant life. We will miss you Songbird.

The family of Bobbi Rogers would like to extend their enormous gratitude to the amazing nurses, caregivers and volunteers from Middlesex Hospice and Palliative Care. Thank you for your dedication and compassion.

There will be no funeral services. A ‘Celebration of the Life of Bobbi Rogers’ will be held in May 2013. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Mica Hill in Durham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ‘The Bobbi Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund’ c/o Citizen’s Bank, 376 Main St, Durham, Ct. 06422. Scholarship funds will be available to students interested in entering the field of nursing or the musical arts.

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Water color class

Durham senior lunches

Water color classes for seniors with well-known local artist, Aleta Gudelski, is scheduled for Thursdays, from 1 to 3 p.m. through Feb. 14, at the Durham Activity Center.

Beginners are encouraged to attend and explore the art of water color. Intermediates are also welcome. Students work at their own pace.

Class is limited to 10 students. A fee is charged and is payable in advance. For more information and to register, call Sherry Hill at (860) 3436724.

Senior lunches are offered every Monday and Wednesday at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The Elderly Nutrition program is designed to provide nutritional meals, at a low cost to persons ages 60 and over and their spouses. To cover the cost of the meal, a suggested donation is welcomed. To make lunch reservations, call Amanda Pedersen, senior cafe manager, at (860) 3493153. Bingo is offered every Wednesday at 1 p.m. following the luncheon.

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The Middlefield Senior Cafe serves lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to senior in the community. The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to set up, serve lunch (no cooking) and clean up after lunch. The commitment would be one to two times a month, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers receive training and may choose what best fits their schedule.

For more information, call Antoinette at (860) 349-7121.

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:

Dial-A-Ride 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.

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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 Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for any programs or for lunch (monthly menus can be picked up at the senior center or Town Hall) in the Senior Café (serving on Monday, Wednesday and Friday), contact Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121.

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Providence College, Rhode Island - Melisa Marks, of Durham.

University of New Haven - Emily Carria, Jacqueline Carter, Kevin Donovan, Laura Reimer, of Durham; Jennifer Roth, Megan Sherman-Baumann, of Middlefield.

Clemson University, South Carolina - Drew Cavanaugh, of Durham.

Kindergarten registration Regional School District 13 announced the kindergarten visitation and registration process.

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who will be five years old on or before Jan. 1, 2014 must register them to attend kindergarten in September 2013 or apply for a waiver of attendance. In Regional District 13, children may attend kindergarten in either the contemporary program or the integrated day program.

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visit all three schools to view at least one classroom at every grade level. Visits are scheduled by appointment from Jan. 7 through Jan. 31.

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IDS club helps eradicate polio

IDS Warms the Children The Independent Day School in Middlefield contributed more than $3,000 to the Warm the Children organization. It was enough to purchase new outerwear for 40 children. As part of a year-long effort to help the needy in Middletown, the IDS community also collected over 100 hats, scarves and mittens, as well as 50 pieces of gently-used outerwear for a Middletown shelter.

Continued from page 12 In closing, I must say that I remain in awe by the leadership and strength that has been demonstrated by the officials, staff, students, first responders and residents of Newtown. It is wonderful to hear how much love, support and aid they are receiving from around the world and from many of you. I wish them and you peace and healing in this New Year.

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The screening allows parents the opportunity to have their child observed by district professionals in an informal, fun setting to ensure their child’s development is progressing at an age-appropriate level.

Participation is also a prerequisite for a child to be considered as a role model for the preschool program.

Screenings are scheduled for Feb. 1 at 9 and 11 a.m. in the preschool room at Brewster Elementary School. All district four-year olds and children turning 3 by Aug. 30 are welcome to attend.

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The Middle School Interact Club, from the Independent Day School in Middlefield, is joining the Rotary Club’s effort to help eradicate polio. The club, which includes sixth, seventh and eighth graders, runs the Coyote Cave, a school store, to raise money for the eradication project. In addition, students have the option of donating an extra dollar at their dances and also have the option of having their pinkies painted purple. Infants’ pinkies are dyed purple after they receive a dose of the polio vaccine. The student club is also planning a Polio Awareness Day. Over the past three years, the club has donated more than $2,000 to the cause. This year the Interact Club will expand its service learning efforts to include a variety of projects to help others in need.

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Coginchaug boys holiday hoops recap

By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times

On Monday, Dec. 17, the boys basketball team travelled to Westbrook, falling behind early to trail 25-15 at the half, and going down 27-15, as the Knights scored the first bucket after the break. Over the remainder of the period, Coginchaug went on a 13-4 run to pull within three, and then scored the first 10 points of the final period to go ahead 38-31.

However they would not score again in the game, as Westbrook closed on an 18-0 run for a 49-38 win. Coginchaug missed six straight shots, and had five turnovers during the fatal run.

Jackson Doyle led Cogin-

chaug with 17 points. Devin Rodrigue was the leading rebounder with nine, also adding seven points. Alex Kotrady had seven rebounds, and Mike Bongiorno contributed six points and six steals.

On Thursday, Dec. 20, the Devils hosted the Thunderbirds of North Branford. In a game that saw seven ties and six lead changes, the Devils prevailed in overtime, 38-36, with a Bongiorno three-pointer at the beginning of the overtime period being the key bucket in the win. Coginchaug was only two of five from the charity stripe as the game wound down, but that was just enough to preserve the victory.

Bongiorno led the Devils with 15 points, and Rodrigue

chipped in with 12. Jackson Doyle was the leading rebounder with six, adding five points, and Jack Granger had five assists and five rebounds.

On Thursday, Jan. 3, the Devils hosted the Rams of Old Saybrook. They fell behind early, trailing 17-9 after one period, but led by some monster rebounding from Jack Granger and four-for-four shooting from beyond the arc

by Bongiorno, clawed back to trail by only three at 31-28 at the half, finishing with a Rodrigue rebound put-back as time expired.

There were three lead changes plus a tie in the third period, with a Doyle three giving the Devils a 38-35 lead en-

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Almost every basket in the final period seemed to result in a lead change, with two from the charity stripe by Rodrigue at the two-minute mark giving Coginchaug a lead they would not lose at 48-47. Another bucket from Rodrigue and single free throws from Kotrady and Rodrigue offset one from the stripe by the Rams, giving the Devils a 52-48 lead with about 12 seconds left. On the Rams’ final possession, they missed two inside looks, but got the rebound both times, and managed to drop in a three from the corner with 1.5 seconds left. Coginchaug still led by 52-51. After a time out, Coginchaug inbounded

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Granger sprinted unchecked down the court, and had the easy layup, but the horn sounded before he could put the ball in because the timekeeper had started the clock when the ball was passed to Rodrigue, instead of when it was passed from Rodrigue to Granger, and the ball being touched on the court. For whatever reason, that caused the refs to rule that the play needed to be restarted, even though the timekeeping error clearly did not benefit either team. Fortunately, the Devils had no problem with the repeat, inbounding on a long pass, and securing the win.

Bongiorno led the Devils with 17 points, with Doyle adding 14 and Rodrigue chipping in with 11. Granger, Kotrady and Rodrigue each pulled down eight rebounds, with four of Kotrady’s rebounds, plus a block, coming after a technical foul at the start of the last period.

On Saturday, Jan. 5, the boys travelled to Cromwell to take on the Panthers. With about two minutes left in the half, the score was tied at 13 all, but Cromwell pulled away with three from beyond the arc, offset only by a Kotrady lay-in, for a 22-15 lead at the half. Buckets by Kotrady and Rodrigue got the Devils close at 22-19, but Cromwell crept ahead to a 35-24 lead after three periods.

Coginchaug kept things fairly even in the final period, but could not make any headway into the lead. Cromwell made seven of nine attempts from the line to ice the 52-40 win.

Bongiorno scored 13 points for the Devils, and Rodrigue added 10 points, with eight rebounds.

Kotrady had six points and five rebounds, and Granger had six points.

Coginchaug is 3-3, all in conference.

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Coginchaug girls holiday hoops recap

By Alan Pease Special to the Town Times

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On Tuesday, Dec. 18, a solid performance from Kim Romanoff led the Coginchaug girls basketball team to a 46-27 win at Westbrook.

Romanoff scored 17 points, and also had eight steals.

Morgan Kuehnle led the team in rebounding with 10.

The leading thief for the Lady Devils was Audrey Arcari, who stole the ball nine times.

Coginchaug outscored the Lady Knights in every period but the last, when Coach Rett Mancinelli got his bench players some varsity seasoning.

On Friday, Dec. 21, the girls hosted the Thunderbirds of North Branford, the Lady Devils started a little slow, leading by only three points at the half, but eventually pulled away to a solid 46-35 win. Romanoff and Olivia Corazzini led the scoring column with 12 points, with Romanoff adding five steals and five assists. Kuehnle was the leading rebounder with 10, and Jessica Solomon added nine rebounds and four points.

The following Friday, Dec. 28, the girls travelled to the northwest to visit the Golden Bears of Thomaston, a perennial class S power. The game was tied at 24 all at the half, but the Devils ran out of gas in the second half, losing 41-53 in this non-conference contest. Poor shooting, both from the field (26 percent) and the foul line (37 percent) did the girls in. Romanoff was the leading scorer with 13, while Corazzini scored 11. Solomon was the leading rebounder with 15, also adding nine points.

On Wednesday, Jan. 2, the girls hosted the Lady Rams of Old Saybrook. In a solid 53-36 win, Solomon led the Devils with 15 points. Arcari scored 11 points, with Corazzini adding nine and Romanoff dropping in eight points.

Finally, on Friday, Jan. 4,

the girls travelled to Cromwell to take on the defending Shoreline champs.

The Lady Devils were able to hang close until early in the second half, when they trailed by only two at 19-17, but the Panthers closed the third on an 11-2 run, and led 30-19 entering the final period. Cromwell also scored the first five points in the final period, and that 16 point deficit was too much to overcome, as the Devils fell by a final score of 45-30. As in the loss to Thomaston, shooting accuracy was a problem, as they shot only 28 percent from the field, and 43 percent from the charity stripe.

Coginchaug is 7-2, 6-1 in the Shoreline conference.

Note: Coach Mancinelli provided the information on the North Branford, Thomaston and Old Saybrook games.

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