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Bigger role for Fasano By Jesse Buchanan Special to Town Times
HARTFORD — After holding a number of leadership positions in the state Senate, Republican Len Fasano is now minority leader. In his new role, he says, his priorities will be the state budget, transportation and health care. Republicans are the minority party in both the House and Senate and were unable to take any
statewide offices in November. “Our role is to be vocal, to be heard, to still bring ideas to the table,” said Fasano, whose 34th Senate DisFasano trict comprises Wallingford, North Haven, East Haven and Durham. Fasano said he’s got a good working relationship with Sen-
Strong Middle School Principal Scott Sadinsky praised guidance counselor Rebecca Sinusas, the 2014-15 District 13 Teacher of the Year. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
ate Majority Leader Martin Looney, D-New Haven, and House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden. “When you can talk to someone and don’t have to be on your guard … I think it’s huge when it comes to conversations,” he said. Looney said he knows Fasano as a legislator and as a fellow attorney. “I’ve always found him to be See Fasano / Page 17
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Rebecca Sinusas, guidance counselor at Strong Middle School, was recognized by the Board of Education on Jan. 14 as the District 13 Teacher of the Year for 2014-15. In introducing Sinusas to the BOE, Strong Principal Scott Sadinsky said, “Rebecca is committed, organized, positive, creative, organized, caring, a problem-solver, and did I say organized?” Sadinsky praised Sinusas for being a “tremendous asset” to Strong students, parents, and staff and for having the energy to build a positive environment. Sadinsky said Sinusas has the enthusiasm and commitment to take ideas and make them reality. As an example, under Sinusas’ initiative Strong school began an advisory program and conducted a scavenger hunt to welcome incoming students. The Teacher of the Year is also one of the organizers behind the Community Round-Up. Sinusas is in her 12th year in the district, with six years as a guidance counselor following six years as a special education teacher with the Integrated Day and Contemporary programs, also at Strong. “She is instrumental to the quality of the climate of Strong school and impacts every See Teacher / Page 19
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Middlefield native plays himself in ‘American Sniper’ By Farrah Duffany Special to Town Times
People flocked to the theaters to see the movie “American Sniper,” which had a $90 million debut weekend at the box office. Some Connecticut residents may have noticed a familiar face on the big screen – Middlefield native Kevin Lacz. The former Navy SEAL served as a sniper and corpsman in Iraq.
It was in the Navy SEALS that he met his friend Chris Kyle, with whom he trained and served as a sniper. “American Sniper” is based on the book by Kyle, who was considered the most lethal sniper of the Iraq War. In the movie, directed by Clint Eastwood, Lacz plays himself and acts alongside Bradley Cooper. Kyle and Chad Littlefield, were shot and killed at a Texas
shooting range in February 2013. Before Kyle died Jason Hall, a screenwriter, was preparing “American Sniper” for a movie. After his death, Lacz asked Kyle’s widow if Hall could go to the funeral. “Next thing I knew I was talking to the producers,” Lacz, who now lives in Florida, told the newspaper Pensacola Today. See Sniper / Page 6
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Boy Scout Troop 270 has scheduled its fourth annual Christmas tree pick-up fundraiser. Residents should contact Troop 270 at Troop270DurhamCT@aol.com or call (850) 349-2370 for pick-up and disposal of used Christmas trees. Messages should include name, address, phone number, preferred weekend, an indication of where the tree may be and any special instructions. A troop member will confirm your pick-up request. A donation is requested and greatly appreciated. All donations benefit annual troop activities.
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Square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m., at Brewster School. Caller will be Bill Mager; cuer will be Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 828-5978.
Saturday, Jan. 31 Girls basketball - CRHS at Middletown, 1:30 p.m. Ice hockey - CRHS at Sheehan (Choate Rosemary Hall), 8:30 p.m. Find us on the Web: www.towntimes.com
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Women’s hike - Women of the Woods has scheduled Ice hockey - CRHS at Maa hike for Saturday, Jan. 24, suk (The Rinks at Shelton), 1 p.m., at Wadsworth State 7:45 p.m. Park. The 2- to 3 1/2-mile trail is fairly flat with one short Thursday, Jan. 29 steep hill. Pre-registration is requested. For more details Girls basketball - CRHS and information, contact vs. Portland, 7 p.m.
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60 Plus Club - The Durham 60 plus club is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A variety table and social hour will follow the meeting. New members are welcome. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Morgan, 7 p.m.
Food drive - The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled a food drive fundraiser, “Souper Bowl of Caring,” for Sunday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Church youth will accept non-perishable food items and monetary donations to benefit the Amazing Grace Food Pantry.
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Theater - The Middletown High School Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane, has scheduled “Shrek, The Musical” for Friday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, visit www.middletownstagecompany.org. Dance - The Middlesex Dance Center is scheduled to present an American Academy of Ballet Performance Award event Friday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Admission is a donation of an item for the food bank or animal shelter. 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. Girls basketball - CRHS vs. Old Lyme, 7 p.m.
Tickets are available for the 19th annual Taste of Durham, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event, hosted by PALS, will benefit the Durham Public Library. A fee is charged for tickets. Attendees must be 21 years of age. Tickets are available at the Durham Public Library. For more information, contact Trish Connolly at (860) 349-9544, ext. 5 or tconnolly@durhamlibrary.org.
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Ludy at lucy@womenofthewoods.org or (860) 395-7771. Theater - The Middletown High School Performing Arts Center, 200 LaRosa Lane, has scheduled “Shrek, The Musical” for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 and 7 p.m. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, visit www. middletownstagecompany. org. Boys basketball - CRHS vs. Old Lyme, 5 p.m. Ice hockey - CRHS at Milford co-op (Milford Ice Pavilion), 1 p.m.
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BOE approves calendar, examines laptops At its regular meeting on Jan. 14, the Board of Education approved the calendar for the school year of 2015-16. The first day of school for the approved calendar is Thursday, Aug. 27 and the last day, before any added snow days, is Friday, June 10. The third full week in April, April 18-22, will be April vacation and “February vacation” remains a thing of the past. A long weekend replaces the week-long vacation. Five professional development days are spread throughout the school year, with an early dismissal of students creating staff time. The district switched to early dismissal from delayed opening
after lobbying. The calendar is available on the District 13 website. For the 2016-2017 school calendar, Connecticut Department of Education will mandate uniform calendars for all school districts, which will line up vacation and professional development days across the state. When this subject came up at the Dec. 10 BOE meeting, member Merrill Adams noted that a state mandated calendar removed local interests and quirks, such as closed schools on Durham Fair Friday. “One size does not necessarily fit every district,” Adams said. According to Superinten-
dent Kathryn Veronesi, districts will have to apply for exemptions. At the Jan. 14 meeting, 7-12 Technology Integration Specialist Bill Kurtz carefully walked BOE members through a basic introduction to Chromebooks and Google docs. The purchase of Chromebooks, a Samsung laptop designed to be connected to the cloud, was put in the current budget for Coginchaug Regional High School freshmen. Having all freshmen on the same device puts them on the same page, according to Kurtz, even if that page is a screen and a operating system. “It’s going pretty well, it’s
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Gaffey-Torano Mr. and Mrs. William Gaffey, of Durham, are proud to announce the engagement of their son, David William Gaffey, to Tamara A. Torano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Torano, of Glenwood, Md. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Glenelg High School and James Madison University. She is currently employed with Deloitte Consulting. Her fiance’ is a graduate of Coginchaug High School and Duke University. He is currently an attorney at Whiteford, Taylor Preston LLP. David and Tamara are currently residing in Arlington, Va. and are planning a April 18, 2015 wedding in Annapolis, Md.
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Strategies to counter blight vary By Charles Kreutzkamp
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For caretakers of plants, blight can have a devastating impact on crops, as the disease spreads. The use of the term blight to refer to abandoned or uncared-for properties is perhaps an apt comparison as, left uncontrolled, such properties can attract crime and corrode property values. For this reason, area municipalities have proactive approaches to controlling blight. Although these laws carry challenges in enforcement, Plainville, Berlin and Middlefield have ways to keep properties tidy. As a smaller community, Middlefield doesn’t have an official blight ordinance as some larger towns have adopted, but the town does have strategies to combat abandoned properties or those in disrepair. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw explained that this is one of the duties of Middlefield’s Zoning Enforcement Officer, who looks out for vi-
olations of specific rules that may indicate a property is not being properly maintained. According to Brayshaw, in Middlefield, the biggest problem lies in abandoned or unregistered vehicles being parked in yards. The town can levy fines and even pursue legal recourse when these rules are violated, Brayshaw said. Compared with Middlefield’s population of 4,281, Berlin has a lot more ground to cover with 19,866 residents. Berlin instituted a blight ordinance in January, 2000, with rules about missing or boarded windows and doors, holes in exterior walls, garbage on the premises, grass of one foot in height, among other restrictions. In Berlin, this ordinance is enforced by the town manager, who reports to the town council on blighted property once every year, said Hellyn Riggins, director of Development Services for the town. Riggins said Mayor Rachel Rochette has made addressing blight a priority, holding
meetings on the subject with the town manager. Berlin instituted tax sales last year as an alternative to foreclosure in order to help get properties with long overdue taxes back onto the town tax rolls. The process involves repeated notices sent to the property owner, after which time the property can be auctioned to potential buyers. A number of properties have already sold through the tax sale process. “A lot of these properties were in disrepair,” Riggins said. Riggins said that if a resident receives a notice from the town that their property is in violation of the rules, they should call the town to discuss the timeline for repairs and take action quickly in order to avoid fees. Blight is a hot topic in Plainville, a town with a population just under that of Berlin, with 17,716 residents. The reason? Plainville is considering adopting an ordinance of its own, although “We’re staying away from the word blight,”
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Plainville Town Manager time for properties to revert to bank ownership and even Robert E. Lee said. Plainville already has or- longer for a new owner to redinances dealing with aban- habilitate the property. State doned cars and unsightly statute requires that propmaterials, but the town coun- erty owners be notified for cil is looking into consolidat- a municipality to levy fees, ing existing ordinances into a and when property owners single law. “It needs some up- abandon their property they may be difficult to reach, Lee dating” as well, Lee said. The town of Plainville cur- explained. In some cases, blight orrently does not regulate grass growing to a certain height, dinances have prevented for example. The new rules owners from allowing their could also assist enforce- property to become an eyement, as a property currently sore. Both Brayshaw and violating multiple ordinances Riggins said that, sometimes, must be cited with multiple merely being contacted by ordinance infractions. It will the town is enough to cause be simpler to cite a single or- a property owner to improve Please Lee call for corrections at 203-317-2308 - after 5 pm call maintenance. dinance, said. This ensures that the ownUnder current state 203-317-2282 statDay:FRI property value remains utes,Ad#:1273069 towns havePub:TOWNTIMES limited op- er’sDate:01/25/13 Size:2X6 RESTAURANT LLC high, as well as Last that Edited of their tions whenCust:CARMINES an owner walks By:PAG on 1/21/15 PM. Salesperson:825 Tag benefits Line:GAME neighbors, which the away from their 4:03 property TIME Color Info:FULL entire community through and lets it fall into disrepair, 1273069 taxes. Lee explained. It can take- Composite
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Who put something in the water? By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
How I survived the Titanic January has most people looking down the road, but lately I’ve been looking behind me. Way behind, like my ancestors. They were a motley crew. In the late 1800s my great grandfather, Frank Parmelee, was the lighthouse keeper at Faulkner’s Island, which is off the coast of our shoreline. I have a photocopy of what appears to be a newspaper article, telling of the passing of ships and whales, the sea’s pounding on his door during a ferocious storm, and the monotony and isolation of the punishing winters. He and his wife made do with reading, playing chess and checkers, and her performances on various musical instruments. When she was in labor, she took the boat to shore, gave birth to my grandfather, and never went back. Apparently a rousing game of checkers was not enough for Great
Grandma. Samuel Parmelee was an adventurous soul who was part of the California Gold Rush. Poor Sam. He drowned crossing a river while returning home. I don’t know whether or not his pockets were lined with gold at the time. It would be a cruel trick of fate, I think, if they were, and he never got to spend one iota of it. Then there were the two aunts who went out west and established a house of ill repute. My mother always thought this was hilarious. I think she admired their entrepreneurial spirit. Now, this next story could be an urban legend, but one I feel compelled to share anyway. Reportedly, my forebear answered a knock on the door one evening, to find a man dressed in black who simply said, “I’ve
With Durham considering piping in public, fluoridated drinking water from Middletown, some Durham residents may be concerned. At the same time, however, the community also knows for certain that some well water on Main Street contains toxic chemicals from manufacturing. As the Town Times reported, Pat Bowe of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection called the water “one of the worst sites that we’ve ever seen in the state of Connecticut.” Fluoride is a mineral that
is naturally found in water sources people were drinking for all of human history. Although health experts hail fluoridation as one of the greatest public health policy successes, organizations such as the Fluoride Action Network have seen success in anti-fluoride advocacy. The Fluoride Action Network argues that fluoride may have the “potential to reduce human intelligence.” And FAN is hardly impotent. Only last year, it reveled in victory when Portland, Oregon voters rejected fluoridation for the fourth time. While FAN argues fluoridation is harmful, the World Health Organization
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is hoping to see the practice catch on in more countries, especially poorer countries where dental care is less available. The CDC, meanwhile, has hailed fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century, along with recognizing the harms of tobacco. I spoke with pediatric dentist and Middlefield resident Daniel Shoemaker to make sense of this. Shoemaker said that he agreed that fluoridation is a great health achievement. “Tooth decay has become epidemic among our youngest
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To the Editor: I want to share with you some ways in which our legislators helped me in the past month. Have you received your new electric bill? I’ve been listening to the news reports of the increased rates but really didn’t know how it would affect me. I wondered if my supplier was still offering a low rate. Representative Noreen Kokoruda had sent out a mailer which suggested a website that shows a
comparison of various supplier rates (www. energizect.com/compary-energy-suppliers.) I reviewed the various rates offered by electric power suppliers, realized I could save some money by switching, and signed up with a new supplier. Last year I signed up for Kokoruda’s email updates. In her December email, she sent a link to the report of the Office of Legislative Review (www.cga.ct.gov/olr/Documents/year/MI/2014MI-20141215_Major%20 Issues%20for%202015.pdf.) If you have an issue of concern, this allows you to quickly see whether or not it will be considered this year. If you don’t see your concern in this report, you can contact her or one of our other state legislators to discuss your issue. To receive any state representative’s or senator’s newsletters or legislative updates, go to ct.gov and click on Legislative and then Find your Representative. Durham is in the 86th (Candelora) and 101st (Kokoruda) House Districts and in the 12th (Kennedy) and 34th (Fasano) State Senate Districts. I spoke to Representative Vin Candelora about several issues that are important to me. He listened politely, discussed them with me and gave me assurance that he would follow up. Kokoruda and Candelora as well as State Senators Fasano and Kennedy represent all of us. They are there to help us and are willing to do so. I am thankful for their help with my “real world” problems! Pam Lucashu Durham
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Keys to strengthening your financial resolve in 2015 It takes a lot of practice (and willingness) to become a champion of responsible spending and saving to meet your long-term goals. If you’re a bit out of shape in the financial department, don’t try to change everything overnight. Instead, embark on a financial evolution that fosters the kind of behaviors that will improve your financial Jeff Jolly standing over time. Here are three fundamentals to embrace as you evolve to a new financial you in 2015.
1. Be more aware. Paying more attention to your finances can make a big difference when it comes to achieving your long-term financial goals. You may overspend because you don’t have a handle on your budget and you’re not exactly sure how much you can afford to spend. Move into the new year with renewed focus on your money — where it comes from and where it goes. You may want to try forgoing the use of your credit card and only spend money on things you can afford through your bank account. Also, make it a habit to review your bank statements each month so you can see where your money
is going and make adjustments if necessary. 2. Reinforce the good. Don’t underestimate the power of your inner self and how emotions drive your financial behaviors. For example, you may dread paying bills or saving money because it makes you feel deprived or anxious. Borrow from the field of psychology and use conditioning and rewards to reinforce behaviors you want to repeat. Start by practicing positive self-talk to help align your heart with your head. Then sit down to pay bills with your favorite music playing and a favorite snack or beverage as refreshment. Use a notebook to record your successes
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and mentally thank yourself for completing the task. Over time, you may start to look forward to the positive feelings now associated with keeping your finances in order. 3. Add and subtract. Changing how you behave financially involves subtracting behaviors and adding others. For every “bad” financial habit you want to eliminate, identify two or more smart financial habits to take its place. For example, if your goal is to stop accruing late fees, identify new actions that will help
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Flouride levels due to fluoride’s natural presence in the water. At recommended levels, the CDC says that the primary risk of fluoridated water is dental fluorosis. “I do have parents rightfully concerned about fluorosis and the effect of too much fluoride,” Shoemaker said. He explained that being exposed to too much fluoride in childhood can cause the condition. When excessive amounts of fluoride are ingested during the time when teeth are developing underneath gums, the excessive amount of fluoride can cause white streaks to appear on teeth. “These changes are barely noticeable and difficult to see except by a dental health care professional,” the CDC says. FAN, however, argues that fluorosis can cause “significant embarrassment and anxiety over the appearance” of teeth. The condition “can only occur in young children,” Shoemaker explained, as it exclusively affects teeth developing underneath
gums. “My advice to avoid fluorosis would be to not use fluoridated water to mix with (infant) formula,” Shoemaker said. The CDC agrees,adding that children should be breastfed. Shoemaker said that parents concerned about fluorosis should be much more concerned about their young children swallowing toothpaste than fluoride in drinking water at recommended levels. “Fluoridation has been studied over and over and it has been repeatedly shown that using the right amount correctly is effective in reducing or stopping dental decay,” Shoemaker said. “Most toothpastes have fluoride in them and it is meant to be spit out and not swallowed,” Shoemaker said. “For children aged 2 to 6 years, apply no more than a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste to the brush and supervise their toothbrushing, encouraging the child to spit out the toothpaste rather than swallow it,” the CDC recommends. Once teeth have developed the
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been practiced since the 40s, following studies on communities with naturally high fluoride in their water supply. After being instituted, water fluoridation encountered opposition, with some detractors opposing government making health decisions for citizens. In the 50s and 60s, some claimed water fluoridation was a Communist plot to reduce the intelligence of the citizenry and make them easier to control – a claim that seems suspiciously echoed by FAN’s concerns. WHO and the CDC agree that fluoridation’s benefits outweigh its risks. It is true that fluoride can cause health problems in large doses, which is why public water supplies seek to control fluoride levels. Some private wells have fluoride at higher than recommended
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risk of fluorosis has passed. I asked Shoemaker how the average person can evaluate health claims, when both sides can claim experts, studies, and statistics. “For the average person it can be very difficult to tell the difference between a true scientific study and someone’s personal opinions,” Shoemaker said. “Especially with the accessibility of the Internet, anyone can publish anything that they want. I, personally, look for peer-reviewed studies printed in known scientific journals.” The CDC and WHO are good sources for information, Shoemaker said, as are the websites of the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. “Sometimes, the best information is going to come from your own trusted medical or dental provider who has already sifted through the studies and can present the facts,” Shoemaker said.
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Library Programs to beliefs that were dear to them. And then there’s Sam, who traveled across the country, when such travel posed threats at every turn, to pursue his dream of a better life. And the great-grandparents who whiled away the days on a deserted island, in a lighthouse, braving the elements, becoming friends with the soul-numbing solitude (well, Great Grandpa did, anyway.) These folks I relate to the most. I think I could do it, I really do, my love of the sea is so fierce. Just me and the water and the seagulls – it all seems too primal and so simple and so freeing. I would need cable, though. I imagine Great Grandma would have liked to weigh in on this one. So I sit here all tucked away in my cozy little house, the most adventure in my life being the crossing of the road to get my mail (It’s Madison Road. Trust me, there are perils.) But no worries, I say to myself. Any moment now I could get off this couch and start a life of adventure. Because I’ve got true grit coursing through my veins. Diana Carr is a life coach. Contact her at princessdi7@ sbcglobal.net.
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For Berlin resident Dr. Reza Mansoor, his faith is a large source of inspiration that pushed him to consider a career in medicine. One translation of a verse that the Hartford Hospital cardiologist said inspired his interest in medicine reads, “To save a life would be as great a virtue as to save all of mankind.” Mansoor is not alone in taking inspiration from his religion, Islam. According to Cornell University, 42.7 percent of American Muslims, such as him, hold an advanced degree and one in 10 is a physician or medical doctor. Mansoor serves as president of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, which is based in Berlin. He is also a founding member of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, an organization that seeks to serve its faith
through social activism and community service as well as to educate the public about one of the less well understood faith communities in the state. The group was “founded by some of the local leaders realizing that the actions of extremists had resulted in unfair stereotyping of Muslims,” the MCCT website reads. “We wanted to live Islam through what the Quran asks us to do,” Mansoor said. “The Quran asks us to be aware and to serve humanity. That is the way you serve God… (it is) a form a worship.” Local Muslims join members of other faiths to participate regularly in service at soup kitchens, including Mercy Shelter in Hartford and the Friendship Center in New Britain. Local Muslims also participate in Habitat for Humanity’s House of Abraham Program, which brings together Muslims, Jews, and
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Christians who share Abraham as a common religious figure. Muslims also participate in the Foodshare Walk Against Hunger in Hartford every year. Mansoor said the community has welcomed service from Muslims. For example, the walk accommodates the Muslims’ midday prayer, which falls during the Foodshare program. All three faith leaders participate in an interfaith prayer, followed by the Muslims’ midday prayer, after which the walk goes on.
In the media, “you hear that Islam is a violent religion,” Mansoor said, but for him Islam is a religion that condemns violence; he cites a scripture that compares killing a person to “killing all of humanity.” Mansoor also said that Islam is not a religion opposed to free speech. Local Muslims sought to spearhead efforts to hold a memorial service remembering victims of the Sept. 11 attacks on the 10thanniversary, and found their efforts welcomed by other local faith
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Durham (Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Wednesday, Jan. 28 Senior Citizen Board, Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. Board of Education, Korn Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 2 Fire Department Trustees, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 Durham Vol. Ambulance Corps, 205 Main St., 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 9 Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 5 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands, library, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Board of Education, Strong Elementary School, 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, Feb. 17 Board of Finance, Town Hall, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Ethic’s Commission, library, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25
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Sports Coginchaug hockey players hit the ice By Mark Dionne Town Times
The Lyman Hall hockey team, which includes five players from Coginchaug Regional High School, suffered a tough last-second loss versus the visiting team from Mt. Everett, Mass. on Jan. 17. For the first time this year, players from Coginchaug, which does not have its own hockey team, are part of the Lyman Hall Trojans. Freshman Josh Martinez, sophomores Zach Lemieux and Kaylie LeMere, junior Jake Martinez, and senior Tim McDermott are the first batch of Coginchaug players to join the team. The Haddam-Killingworth school district joined Lyman Hall previously.
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The hockey played during the Saturday evening game was both fast and hard-hitting. Trojan goalie Zach O’Toole had multiple saves to preserve a 1-0 lead into the second period. The Trojans were unable to capitalize on a second-period power play after Mt. Everett took a five-minute major penalty for tripping. The trip sent Lyman Hall’s Chris Blanchard to the locker room and out of the game. With the score tied 1-1 late in the third period, the Trojans had to withstand a Mt. Everett power play after receiving their own five-minute major penalty for hitting an unsuspecting player. The Trojans’ defense successfully killed the power play and the game seemed to be headed for the end of regulation tied 1-1 when Mt. Everett took advantage of a breakaway and scored with 18 seconds left. The loss snapped a twogame win streak for the Trojans and left them at 2-5. Trojan home games are played at the Northford Ice Pavilion. The team’s schedule is available on the CRHS athletics website.
Tryouts for the Minors and Majors Divisions for the 2015 CLL season will be held Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Rushford Gym off of Route 68. All interested players must complete a tryout prior to entrance. If a player tried out in June of 2014, they do not need to try out again. All attending must bring a glove, bat, helmet, and sneakers. Majors tryout will begin at 10 a.m.; Minors will begin at 11 a.m. For more information, contact (Seniors) Nick Faiella, nicholas.t.faiella@bankofamerica.com, or (Minors) Joe Fournier, jfournier@jeflegal.com.
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Janney leads 2015 Gold Key field Craig Janney After leading Enfield High to a perfect season and a Division I title in 1983, Janney went on to become one of the state’s most successful hockey players. He played in 880 NHL games over 12 seasons, competing for six different teams. In his rookie season of 198889, Janney placed fifth in the Calder Trophy voting, won by his former Boston College teammate and fellow Connecticut product, Brian Leetch. The following year, Janney scored the game-winning goal in Game 7 of a playoff series against the Hartford Whalers, but the Bruins fell to Edmonton in five games in the Stanley Cup finals. On Feb. 7, 1992, Janney was traded to the St. Louis Blues for another playmaking center, Adam Oates. Janney enjoyed his biggest statistical
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Online registration for all levels of baseball and softball is now open for the 2015 spring Little League season. In 2014, Little League International adopted new age requirements that allow any boy or girl who turns 5 by Dec. 31, 2015 to register for T-Ball. This is a younger starting age than in prior seasons. For previously registered players, visit www. coginchaugll.org and select the “Register Online” tab. For first-year players, Coginchaug Little League will be holding an open house in late January for in-person registration. Details of the open house can be found online. Coginchaug Little League is open to all residents of Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall, and all age-appropriate players that attend a school within those towns, including Independent Day School.
Cheshire’s Brian Leetch, left, and Enfield’s Craig Janney pose for a picture at Rentschler Field in East Hartford before an outdoor alumni game between the Boston Bruins and Hartford Whalers in 2011. Leetch, an NHL Hall of Famer, was awarded a Gold Key in 2009. Janney, a former NHL standout, will join the club this April.
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A former NHL star, a Yale football great, the all-time leading scorer in scholastic girls basketball and a Fairfield County league administrator and coach will receive Gold Keys at the 74th Gold Key Dinner administered by the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance in April. Former pro hockey player Craig Janney of Enfield, Yale running back John Pagliaro of Derby, former Killingly High and Providence College basketball standout Tracy Lis and longtime FCIAC administrator John Kuczo will be honored at on Sunday, April 26 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. The Gold Key is regarded as one of the highest sports awards in the state, and since 1940 the Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance has recognized individuals from the
state who have achieved excellence on the youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels. Past recipients of the Gold Key include: Connie Mack (1940), Willie Pep (1961), Walt Dropo (1975), George H.W. Bush (1991), Gordie Howe (1992), Geno Auriemma (2001), Jim Calhoun (2003), Kristine Lilly (2012) and Amby Burfoot (2014). The Class of 2015 recipients will continue that tradition. Tickets to the 2015 Gold Key Dinner, which begins at 4 p.m., can be purchased by contacting either CSWA president Matthew Conyers of The Hartford Courant at (860) 874-4166 or mconyers@courant.com or Vice President Tim Jensen of The Enfield Source at tim@enfieldsource.com. Tickets can also be obtained by mailing a check to Connecticut Sports Writers’ Alliance, P.O. Box 70, Unionville, CT, 06085.
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Gold played his senior season at Deerfield (Mass.) Academy, season in 1992-93, registering where he racked up 33 goals and 35 assists in 17 games. 82 assists and 106 points. Janney spent his final five seasons bouncing between Tracy Lis the San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Lis has held the state’s caJets/Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa reer scoring record in both Bay Lightning and New York boys and girls basketball for a Islanders. quarter century. He retired following the A four-year starting shoot1998-99 campaign with 751 ing guard at Killingly High, points in 760 regular-season Lis scored 3,681 points in games, and 110 in 120 playoff high school and broke Walcontests. ter Luckett’s all-time scoring Janney was named All- mark. State three times, amassing A decade ago, Lis was 125 goals and 137 assists. He among the 15 players selected From Page 15
to the Big East Conference’s Silver Anniversary team. She played for Providence College from 1988 to 1992 and remains the program’s career scoring leader with 2,534 points and ranks third all-time in Big East career scoring. Her No. 22 jersey was retired by the Friars last spring. Lis was a two-time All-Big East First-Team selection as a junior and a senior and earned Big East All-Tournament accolades three times. In 1990, Lis helped guide the Friars to their first Big East Conference Tournament
championship and advance to the NCAA tournament round of 16. In 1991, she helped propel Providence to its highest national ranking (15th) in the Associated Press poll. Lis played professionally in the American Basketball League for the New England Blizzard.
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loy is making transportation a priority. Changing commuting patterns, including those traveling from the cities to the suburbs to work, make car, rail and bus transportation important issues to address. Looney and Fasano worked on bringing a for-profit hospital to the state, a plan which floundered last month but could be revived. Tenet Healthcare Corp. notified state regulators in December it was withdrawing its applications to buy five hospitals in Connecticut because of requirements proposed by
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The Lady Blue Devil girls basketball team split a pair of matchups last week to improve to 6-5 on the year and inch closer to a playoff berth. Tuesday, Jan. 13, the local girls played host to the Rams of Old Saybrook, besting their foes by a final count of 46-29. The Blue Devils failed to gain much separation early on as they held slim 7-3 and 17-13 leads after the first and second quarters. After extending the lead to eight after three frames, Coginchaug slammed the door shut with a 14-5 advantage in the final quarter. Audrey Arcari led Coginchaug with 19 points and added two steals. Mikayla Wyskiel and Larissa Cade each had eight points and six rebounds. Cade also stole the ball twice. Naomi Rinaldo led the team with 11 rebounds,
LaSalle College, Massachusetts - Kara Mather of Durham. Nichols College, Massachusetts - MeEmma Mears of Durham has been named to the fall dean’s list at Choate Rosemary gan Andrulis of Durham; Michael Bongiomo of Middlefield. Hall. Stonehill College, Massachusetts Lauren Esposito of Rockfall. Graduates University of New Haven - Emily CarUniversity of New Haven - Zach Marria, Mikaela Dumont, Aaron Norowski, Jestowski of Durham. sica Zerillo of Durham; Jennifer Roth of Middlefield. President’s list University of Rhode Island - Nicole Western New England University, Massachusetts - Rebecca Ludecke of Durham; Ianniello, Gabriel Oshana of Durham; Katie Bednarz of Middlefield. Mark Vanaman of Middlefield. Bryant University, Rhode Island Morgan Dickson, Tyler Meeker, Ryan Sirois of Durham. Eastern Connecticut State University - Jacquelyn Benson, Rachel Judson, Leah Slawinowski, Caitlynn Chabot of Durham; Caryn Sibiskie of Rockfall; William Malcolm, Michael Lisitano of Middlefield. Keene State College, New Hampshire - Jenna Barton, Lauren Giannini, Benjamin Kelly, Geoffrey Meiman, Kayla Votto of Durham; Mary D’Orvilliers, Hannah Goulis of Middlefield.
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while also adding six points and two steals. Amy Arcari had three points and two steals, while Alana Beckert contributed two points and two rebounds. Coginchaug ended its week on a sour note, though, in a 66-48 loss to visiting Cromwell. After allowing an early 9-0 advantage to the Panthers, the Blue Devils closed the first quarter in impressive fashion to come within two of Cromwell, 15-13. Yet the Panthers proved to be too strong for the Devils as their lead grew to nine at the half, 28-19, and swelled to 18 by the end of the third, 48-30. Cade led Coginchaug with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Audrey Arcari and Naomi Rinaldo each scored eight points, with Arcari adding three rebounds and three assists while Rinaldo added a rebound and a steal. Wyskiel recorded seven points and five rebounds while Ashleigh Halligan added seven points and one steal. Beckert had six points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist. Coginchaug currently holds a record of 6-3 in Shoreline Conference play.
Dance event Jan. 23 The Middlesex Dance Center has scheduled an American Academy of Ballet Performance Award event for Friday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St, Middlefield. The event is open to the public. Dancers will perform a series of prescribed port de bras, adage, allegro, and pirouette combinations, as well as short solo dances. Admission is a donation of an item for the Middlefield Food Bank or a local animal shelter.
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State Connecticut remembers Martin Luther King Jr. HARTFORD (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered at several events across Connecticut to celebrate the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. The 30th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast drew more than 500 people including state political and religious leaders to the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on Monday. The event has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to fe-
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Gov. Malloy pushing Connecticut’s story nationally HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is in line for at least a taste of the national spotlight as his party pushes to win back seats and keep control of the White House in 2016. As the new chairman of the national Democratic Governors Association next year, Malloy will be tapped to campaign for Democrats across the country as part of the Democratic Na-
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Connecticut insurance marketplace enrolls more than 108,000 HARTFORD (AP) — More than 108,000 people have enrolled in health insurance plans over the past two months through Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace. Jim Wadleigh, acting director of Access Health CT, said Jan. 15 that enrollment has been “very strong” during the 2015 open enrollment period, which began Nov. 15. Of the new enrollees, 83,749 have signed up with government-funded Medicaid and 24,287 have enrolled in private health insurance plans. Wadleigh says there have been spikes in enrollment activity. For instance, Jan. 15 marked the second to last major milestone. That was the final day to enroll in coverage
that begins Feb. 1. This year’s open enrollment period ends Feb. 15. Wadleigh said membership is growing for small business coverage as well. So far, 175 small companies have signed up for plans.
Numerous errors plagued Election Day in Hartford HARTFORD (AP) — A report on Election Day voting problems in Hartford says “multiple, serious errors” plagued the Nov. 4 balloting that kept residents from voting and hindered an accurate vote count. The report, prompted by the failure of several polling stations to open at 6 a.m. as required, was issued Jan. 16 by a committee established by the Hartford City Council. It said Hartford Registrars failed to provide the Secretary of the State with information about polling place moderators and failed to timely prepare and deliver final registry books by 8 p.m. the day before Election Day. Other problems, according to the report, include the failure to prepare and open several polling places and maintain adequate communications. The report blames a dysfunctional working relationship among election officials and a lack of leadership and accountability.
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Little League open house Jan. 26 Co g i n c h a u g L i t t l e League has scheduled an open house for all new and current players and parents on Monday, Jan. 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 2nd floor. The open house is a way to keep parents as informed as possible, as the league no longer schedules in-person registration sessions. First-year players are the exception, and are requested to be registered in person at the open house. Players may also have the opportunity to register for the March pitching clinic. Little League is always looking for coaches. The open house will discuss coaching opportunities. For more information, visit www.coginchaugll. org.
CVEF Trivia Bee C o g i n c h a u g Va l ley Education Foundation has scheduled its CVEF Trivia Bee for Friday, March 6, 7 p.m., at Strong School gym. For more information, email cveftriviabee@gmail. com or visit www.coginchaugvef.com.
Teacher was on the interview committee that selected him to be the student at Strong,” Sadinsky new principal and said she said. “Rebecca is all about represented the school well building connections and re- before and after he arrived. lationships ... and as a guid- “She’s one of the many great ance counselor that’s one of things that [make] Strong the best things you could ask school ... I’m proud to say I get a chance to work with her for.” Staff at Strong praised Sinu- each and every day.” Accepting the recognition, sas for being positive, diving in to activities, and leading Sinusas told the BOE she was by example. One staff mem- at a loss for what to say until ber’s recommendation on she thought of career counbehalf of Sinusas called her seling with students. The “the daughter I think every- honoree said, “You have to one would be proud to have.” figure out what is important Sadinsky noted that Sinusas to you and then you find a job From Page 1
that fits those things that you really value. When I reflected on what I value, I came up with three top things. The first one was to work with kids, and I have the honor to work with the best kids around every single day ... The second one was to challenge myself ... and the third one was community. I work with some of the most amazing colleagues ... I feel lucky to work with them every day.” Sinusas thanked the BOE and said, “It’s so wonderful to be recognized for doing something that you love.”
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Dog park bowlathon set for Saturday, Feb. 7 The third annual Cheshire Doggie Bowlathon will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 to 3 p.m., at Apple Valley Bowl, 1304 South Main St. in Plantsville. The admission price includes unlimited bowling, shoes, food and beverage. The Cheshire Dog Park is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. All proceeds go to enhance and maintain Cheshire’s dog park. For more information, email info@cheshiredogpark.com or call Derek at (860) 309-6187.
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State tournament-bound By Alan Pease After a hard-fought week, the Blue Devils deserved the award that awaited them. With an impressive 2-0 week, the Coginchaug boys basketball team reached the magic number of eight wins to qualify for the Class S state tournament. The Devils began their week with a thrilling 43-42 overtime victory over Cromwell. After falling behind 42-41 on a Panther layup, Conor Doyle sank two free throws with 4.1 seconds remaining to give Coginchaug the victory. The game’s grueling first half left the Panthers in front 17-16. A Cam Powers bucket put the Blue Devils ahead 18-16 early in the third quarter for the final time in regulation. Despite falling behind 35-30 early in the fourth, Coginchaug clawed its way back thanks to baskets by Powers, Devin Rodrigue, and a free throw from Joshua Smith. Cromwell took a 37-35 lead before Doyle sank both ends of a one-and-one opportunity to level things off at 37-all before heading into overtime. Powers gave Coginchaug the early lead in the extra frame on a nifty put-back jumper from just inside the 3-point arc, and extended the lead to 41-38 on an acrobatic scoop shot. Cromwell scored the next four points on layups before Doyle’s heroics.
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Powers led the Devils with 14 points, four of which came in overtime. Doyle added 13 points and four rebounds. Zach Terrill scored six points and pulled down four boards, while the big rebounders were Rodrigue with nine and Josh Smith with seven. Each glass eater also scored four points. Zach Vallone rounded out the scoring with two. Jan. 17, the local boys had a much easier time putting away the Cougars of Haddam-Killingworth to come away with a 59-48 win. Coginchaug led by six points after the first quarter and doubled its lead to 12 at the half, 37-25. The Blue Devils took a 10-point advantage into the fourth quarter, where they kept the Cougars at bay to come away with their postseason-clinching eighth victory. Rodrigue had an outstanding game, as the senior came away with an impressive 20-point, 15-rebound double-double. Doyle added 19 and three boards, and Powers rounded out the double-digit scores with 14 points. Powers also had three steals and three rebounds. Terrill added four points and six rebounds while Smith added two points and three boards. Jake Sapia and Kyle Wyskiel had five rebounds combined. Coginchaug’s current 6-1 record in Shoreline Conference play has been good enough for second place, just behind Valley Regional.
“You couldn’t have better care. They treat you like family.” Meet Masonicare resident Ruth Crawford. Ruth first lived independently in the Hawkins Apartments on the Wallingford campus. When she required more care and physical therapy in 2013, however, she moved into the Health Center. Ruth loves the entertainment offered at Masonicare, especially the Western concerts, visits from the daycare children, and the writing class. “I’m calling my story ‘I Remember When’ says this “can-do” lady who went back to college and graduated at age 75!
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Durham Recreation scheduled bridge games at the Durham-Middlefield community center every Friday at 6:15 p.m. Classes adapt to any person’s needs or concerns. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.
Connecticutdefining objects sought Crowd-sourcing ideas for its upcoming exhibition Connecticut: 50 Objects/50 Stories, The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) invites the public to suggest objects that help illustrate our state as a dynamic place, a diverse community, or a distinct idea. The object can be old or new; personal or owned by an institution or someone else; evoke a family experience or a community; or represent an idea or action; symbolic or literal. Submissions will be reviewed by CHS staff members and exhibit partners, who will select 50 objects and their stories for the exhibit, which will open May 19. The physical exhibit at CHS will highlight objects that come from individuals, its own collection, and from other historical groups. A virtual exhibit will also be posted online, showcasing all suggested objects as well as the 50 objects in the physical exhibit. To submit your object and story, fill out CHS’s online form at chs.org/ exhibition/connecticut-50-objects-50-stories/ by April 30. For more information on the Connecticut: 50 Objects/50 Stories exhibit, email the Connecticut Historical Society at ask_us@chs.org or call (860) 236-5621.