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Volume 20, Number 11 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

CRHS top students for Class of 2013

Friday, June 21, 2013

Tree removal progam underway throughout town Replanting to emphasize ‘right tree in the right place’

By Mark Dionne Town Times

If there was any sort of intense race to be valedictorian and salutatorian of Coginchaug Regional High School Class of 2013 the eventual winners, Carli Wallace and Justin Etheridge, hide such a competition well. Friends since elementary school, Wallace is valedictorian while Etheridge earned the salutatorian spot. The two seniors are so wellaligned they often finish each other’s sentences. Wallace can list Justin’s extra-curricular activities and interjects “Represent!” when Etheridge mentions the two are co-presidents of the French Honor Society. When asked if they’d ex-

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Justin Etheridge, salutatorian, and Carli Wallace, valedictorian. pected to finish in the school’s top two academic spots, Etheridge said, “I knew Wallace for sure.” “It wasn’t necessarily a goal,” Wallace said, “We just both strive to be the best at See Top, page 4

It’s official - summer is here It’s June 21, the Summer Solstice, and time to welcome the summer of 2013. For many of us summer is a special season that we anticipate for much of the year. Making the most of these precious, fleeting months is something to consider. But our activities don’t have to be big adventures or grand plans. This is a wonderful time for simple pleasures and taking life easy. In this special summer edition, we’ve gathered stories to give you a few ideas along with ones that may reflect pursuits you already enjoy. In these pages you’ll read about topics such as: day trips, including one to Wadsworth Mansion; tag sale fever; and more about a super parade that kicked off a summer of fun. In upcoming editions look for summer features such as how to “read locally”and new ways to garden. Thanks for reading and we look forward to hearing about your good times this summer. Send your stories and photos of picnics, camping trips, kayak adventures, family reunions and more to news@towntimes.com. - The editors

Bruce Villwock, tree warden for the town of Middlefield, says a significant tree removal program is underway around town and will continue for some time to come. Last week two large trees, a red maple and a sugar maple were removed from in front of the Levi E. Coe Library on Main Street. Those trees, like many other that are being removed, had sustained damage over the years or were otherwise not viable, said Villwock, a licensed arborist who also works in that capacity at the state’s Department of Transportation. This situation “warranted removal” of the trees, he said. Residents will continue to see work in other areas of town such as on Powder Mill and Cider Mill roads and Hubbard Street. Villwock said the trees are cut up and left at the site and are available to those who want to remove it for firewood. The work began a few months ago, and Connecticut Light and Power oversees much of the project, subcontracting the tree work. The town’s highway department also has been involved and recently removed a Norway maple from the community center. The tree was damaged and also is considered an invasive species, Villwock said. Some of these trees have been or will be replaced, such as at the library where new sugar maples have been planted. “The right tree in the right place,” is the approach that will shape future planting,

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This tree, opposite Peckham Park, was removed last week as part of a town-wide plan to reduce power outages due to trees. Villwock said. With storms, over the past couple of years, many trees have become damaged and are in decline, he said. Furthermore, the power company is proceeding with clearing trees that could impact power lines and lead to electrical outages if not removed.

“They need to be able to maintain the wires during a storm,” Villwock said of the utility company, adding that more funding has become available for this kind of upkeep. CL&P states that company licensed arborists oversee

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In this issue ... Calendar ........................12 Day Trips .........................3 Old Home Days Parade ...9 Obituary ........................25

Parks ..............................27 Schools...........................29 Seniors...........................28 Sports...............................6

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The Connecticut Department of Public Health fined a Durham nursing home for lapses in caring for its patients during a viral respiratory outbreak which caused the death of four residents in April. The state DPH issued a citation to Twin Maples Health Care Facility dated May 24 charging the nursing home $2,000 for violating the state’s public health code. Twin Maples is a familyowned, for-profit nursing home located at 809R New Haven Road. It has the capacity to care for 44 patients. By the time the viral illness ran its course, it had affected three of the home’s staff and half of the facility’s 43 residents. Four residents died. Patients started developing symptoms in the middle of April. A state investigation found one resident had a cough April 14. Two days later, eight other patients had similar coughs. On April 24, nine days after 10 percent of the residents started to show signs

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on their speeches in consultation with teachers and each other. Wallace recently abandoned one speech for “an entirely different direction” with a “new first draft.” Wallace admitted she may edit right up to graduation day, June 25, and arrive at the podium with a new speech. The speeches, like the speakers, could work well together. Etheridge said, “I’m going for the more serious one. Carli’s is going to be ...” “The more lighter,” Wallace finished. Etheridge will go to American University in Washington D.C. and plans to enter politics. American University appealed to Etheridge because of its location and ori-

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Bargain-hunters ensure that tag sale economy thrives By Diana Carr Special to Town Times

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Bargain Continued from page 5 lug everything back in,” she said. Her husband, Thomas, was pleased with the binoculars and scanner he bought. “You never know what you’re going to find,” he said. “You have to look.” Over at Notre Dame Church, Main Street, in Durham, you really can find just about anything. The first Saturday of every month in the spring, summer, and fall, the church holds its tag sale inside while vendors set up their booths in the parking lot. Susan Chappo, of Meriden, sets up a booth every

month. “I got here at 7 and by 7:30 I had money in my pocket,” she said. “I sell old tools and housewares. My husband passed away three years ago in August, and I have a basement and tool shed loaded with tools. This is a good way for me to declutter and to make money at the same time.” Weston Soobitsky had a booth in order to clean out his unwanted items and to get extra spending money. This was his sixth time having a booth at Notre Dame and he said he always does well. He makes sure to sit under an umbrella and stay hydrated when the summer

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Local opportunities to join relief efforts for Haiti By Elisabeth Kennedy Special to Town Times

Throughout Port au Prince, Haiti, rubble is being recycled and used to rebuild this broken city. In Haiti, little goes to waste, and recycling has always been in vogue. The former Norwich Mission House, where Durham residents Maryann and Pat Boord lived from 1994 to 1995, collapsed during the 2010 earthquake. Rubble from the collapsed building was used to fill the swimming pool and cement was poured on top for a floor of a new medical clinic. The clinic now boasts two exam rooms, pharmacy, medical records and storage room, and a laboratory. Metal chairs salvaged from the old mission house are arranged in rows under the shade of a nearby tree, forming a waiting “room.” The Norwich Diocese has a long history in Haiti and continues to do powerful work, thanks to committed individ-

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This father, shown with his with malnourished child, lives with his parents in a city slum. He enrolled in the Outreach to Haiti nutrition program. uals like Boord and others at Notre Dame and other churches throughout Connecticut and beyond. Notre Dame will again host a Hait-

ian dinner and craft sale June 22 and 23, featuring delicious Haitian dishes and even a taste of Haiti’s awardwinning beer, Prestige.

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A black bear was spotted in the residential area of Pent Road, in Durham, June 17. The town was notified and the town reported the sighting to state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. According to the CT DEEP website, there have been seventeen bear sightings in Durham between June 6, 2012 and May 29, 2013. According to the DEEP website, if one encounters a black bear, “Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away” and keep as much distance as possible between yourself and the bear.

Most in Haiti are not as fortunate to enjoy fine meals. Outreach’s Nutritional program serves children in Port au Prince who are suffering from severe malnutrition. Patients accepted into this program are provided supplies of “medical mamba” or plumpy nut, a nutritional supplement that often makes the difference between survival and death. During a recent visit, Geri O’Hare of Outreach, was saddened to meet a young girl suffering from Kwashiorkov syndrome, a type of malnutrition caused by a complete lack of protein. It’s a condition O’Hare has seen throughout her 30 years working in Haiti. With the Outreach’s nutritional program, O’Hare is optimistic about this child’s outcome. Outreach also has a successful education program, currently educating 260 students, some attending university and\or professional schools. Because there is only one free state university it is difficult to get in. An estimated one out of 900 students is accepted. Two of Outreach’s former students are now doctors, one is a surgeon and the other a pediatrician. The wave of progress and hope continues to ripple from the humble beginnings of their first program: Madame Samson began feeding children rice and beans from funding provided by the diocese. “For most, this was the only meal these children have each day,” Boord said. Samson’s son was “just a boy” when the program started. Now he has completed his medical training and opened a medical clinic this past May, hoping to pass on

some of the blessings he has received. Outreach currently has 30 students enrolled in universities or technical schools, one of whom was one of only five students in Haiti selected to attend a six week public policy and leadership council at Georgetown University. “Jimmy has been supported by Outreach since the sixth grade and is now in his second year in college,” said Kyn Tolson, program administrator. Outreach’s medical program also changes lives in Haiti, offering services not only at its medical clinic, but through health agents who go out into neighborhoods to provide immunizations and other vital services, monitoring health and nutrition and vaccinating over 25,000 children. Since 2010, Outreach has partnered with Catholic Relief Services to build ti shelters (two room homes) for families who lost their homes in the earthquake. The organizations also partner and in various other programs, including an upcoming conference, The Mission & Partnerships in Haiti, to be held on Sept. 14 in Uncasville. “The catholic church is profoundly aware of the shift in mission work, from missionaries to lay people,” Tolson said, adding this is why a conference is planned to prepare people for that work. Tolson encourages anyone exploring the possibility of partnering with a church or organization in Haiti to attend the conference. For more information or take make reservations, contact Tolson at kyn@outreachtohaiti.org.

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Parade watch Photos by Elisabeth Kennedy

The Old Home Days parade, June 8, was a sight to behold. Town Times couldn’t pack all the great photos into one edition, so it was decided to print more this week in the belief that our readers wouldn’t mind reliving the fun one more time. Around this page find: the Memorial School Band, the Durham Fair Association, Miss Joanne’s Learning Center, Durham Fire Department, Coginchaug Area Transition, Brownies and antique cars along Main Street.

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BASREP, a state licensed childcare program offering care to school age children ages 5 to twelve, has scheduled a supper program for Wednesday, June 26, through Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed on July 4 and 5). The program offers activities and theme weeks. For more information, contact Jodi or Meggan (860) 349-1819 or visit www.basrep.org.

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Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, June 21, at United

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flea market and tag sale for Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. For more information, call Bill Smith at (860) 348-0356. Grand opening cook out - CrossFit Religion Durham Core Club, 350 Main St., has scheduled its grand opening cook out for Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features challenges, raffles, giveaways, food and more. For more information, call (860) 349-9100 or visit coreclubllc.com.

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%\ &RXUWQH\ 6LOYHU We have some new visitors here at Coginchaug! Ten newly hatched baby chicks are currently being kept in one of the special education classrooms. They were brought to CRHS by Mr. Paul, who youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve likely seen hanging around the hallways after school cleaning up the classrooms. The special education students have been taking this opportunity to have a hands-on learning activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen baby chicks before,â&#x20AC;? said special education staff Mrs. Laura Ekblade, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so this was really exciting for them.â&#x20AC;? The students got the chance to track every step of the process from when they got the eggs until the chicks were about a week old, and they did many activities about the chicks and their development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before the eggs hatched, they saw

a slideshow of what the development would look like, and they had a calendar to count every day of the development of the eggs,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Ekblade. The students counted out all 18 eggs and estimated how many they thought would hatch. Once the eggs hatched, the chicks grew rapidly. Over one weekend, the chicks grew substantially, and the students were able to observe the size, color, and most importantly the similarities and differences from when they first hatched. They also observed the behavior of the chicks, and noted things like certain chicks who were more aggressive than others. The chicks may have a new home now, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that this experience is something that the students benefitted from, and hopefully an experience they will never forget.

The Devils’ Advocate

A Letter From The Mysterious Red Flower Person

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About two months ago, CRHS students walked into school and were surprised to see the lockers covered with bright red origami flowers. The Devil’s Advocate recently recieved an anonymous letter claiming to be authored by the student responsible for making the flowers and posting them on the lockers. Although they wish to remain anonymous, they asked us to share the message below.

The question everybody has been asking is “who,” but what you should be asking is why. Well, I say “is,” but it’s been months now which means at this point it’s irrelevant and no one really cares anymore. Funny how that works. But for the two of you who still care, this is for you. I guess I feel some need to explain myself. i didn’t do it for fame or glory or for an award or to impress anyone. The reality is, I did it for selfish reasons. To fuel my own, self centered little world. Our planet is becoming a crappy place, the events of the past year alone have shown us that. I’m not resorting anyone else’s faith in the human race, I’m convincing myself that it can be done. That good people can exist. I am far from being an angel. I’ve got regrets, I’ve made mistakes, and I live with them. My goal was to make myself believe that if someone like myself, someone who’s done so many things wrong, can make a couple of people’s day, then there might be a few people who can actually make a difference. And really, being positive is almost delusional because it certainly seems like every step forward means two steps backwards. Horrible things happen, trust me, I know. I’ve had happiness ripped away from me, I’ve lost and suffered and been depressed, I know the feeling. You fly so high and then you fall so much further. I also know that life can and will get harder. We will all deal with difficulties far

more daunting than those behind us. I’m asking you to stand up and face them. Courage isn’t a matter of not being frightened, it’s being afraid and doing what you have to do anyway. Not a single one of those flowers is perfect. Every single one has an off fold, or a tear, or isn’t curled well, but they made people happy, if only for a moment and they were made over the course of three months while maintaining “good” grades in school and balancing the few friends I seemed to have left at the time. And it sucked. Making them was horrible. It hurt. Every night was a late night, my fingertips were raw and paper cut, I was constantly planning, but I never calculated the number of finished flowers, only what still had to be done because if I made one short of what I needed all of it was pointless. This is coming from the person with an actual written list of regrets and events in my life I would not hesitate to change given the ability to do so. What I’m trying to say is that there’s worse to come, that’s guaranteed. If you live in every mistake you’ve made then you’re done already, you’ve failed, stop breathing my air. I can say that because I don’t, I won’t, believe that any of you are at that point. There’s always going to be a light at the end of the tunnel, always flickering, but always there. And what else do we need other than a hope? Every facebook status, every

tweet (maybe not the one claiming Mr. Brad did it, he was just unlucky enough to wear a shirt with a spider logo,) that said thank you and all sorts of other nice things, the last flower I made and kept, these are what give me hope that there are people better than myself. I wouldn’t have said “I love you” to a masked “vigilante” who made me an origami flower, and that makes you better. And here’s the thing, you did it. The person sitting next to you did it. The kids you look at with disdain did it. Everyone in the entire school made those flowers, not me. Now carry it on. I saw someone cry in the hallway, months ago ow. I didn’t ask why, it didn’t matter. No one deserves to cry at school. So I went out to try to made their day too and the thing is, it wasn’t that hard. It’s so easy to make someone’s day because what I’d view as a small symbol of kindness has become a massive display. It should be one times harder to actually make someone’s day because people are so kind on a regular basis. But I’m not a homeroom/advisory video about bullying or being kind. Several people think they know who I am, others are pointing fingers.. Stop. The point isn’t to know who did it, or play a massive game of Clue. Spend that time looking for someone who wants a friend or needs something to make them smile. Because in the end, I’m not taking off my mask, I don’t want the credit.

Friday, June 21, 2013

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Recently you created a new marketing strategy, which was, to put it simply, to glue two boxes together and sell them as a package. Why? Why couldn’t you let us all buy two boxes which could remain separate? You claimed that it made storage “easier,” though that’s not true at all. The larger double box needs more space in one area than the regular boxes. At least the normal boxes can be split up and moved to where there’s space. And it doesn’t do anything to the price either. If it was a “two for one” or something, it’d be a little understandable, though that still wouldn’t require them being glued together. The double box costs the same amount of money as two regular boxes of the same size. Plus, it’s simply impractical. As soon as one box is open, they have to be separated anyways. I can’t pour out my cereal with an entire second box stuck to the side, it’s just more work than I’m willing to do for my breakfast. And the glue and stickers are a pain to rip off, which causes sufficient damage to both boxes, like conjoined twin surgery gone horribly wrong. And the two sides of the boxes that are glued together are still printed like the regular sides, so obviously you meant for them to be separated.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

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After 24 years of being a part of the regional school district 13 community Ms. Robin Fox will be retiring at the end of this year. Coginchaug wanted to recognize Ms. Fox for all her hard work throughout the years and for making the school a better learning environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My most memorable moment at Coginchaug isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a moment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a yearly experience, said Ms. Fox, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each June I thoroughly enjoy watching students receive their diplomas. As I sit with the faculty or stand behind the curtain helping with the film production, I am filled with a sense of deep fulfillment knowing that in some way, for some students walking across that stage, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been an integral part of their journey,â&#x20AC;? After retiring Ms. Fox is going to start a private practice working with highfunctioning autistic teens and adults as a social cognitive therapist utilizing her degrees in psychology and special education as well as the specialized training she has received over the years. there are a lot of things Ms. Fox hasn't had time to do, she's planning on continuing to write, act, play tennis, travel and do yoga. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to miss the people of CRHS! The staff are dedicated, supportive, smart, and fun to be with,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Fox, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students make my day, each day. I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been teaching them, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also been learning from them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss all that terribly.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like Ms. Fox really took the time to make sure that students understood what they were learning about,â&#x20AC;? said junior Ryan Bogen.

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A member of the Coginchaug community for 32 years, the one and only Latin teacher Mrs. Mary Sersanti is retiring this year. She has given her all every day in class to educate students about Latin. We thank her for all that she has done and wish her the best in her retirement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing I am going to miss most about Coginchaug are the students,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Sersanti. It is certain some of her students are going to miss her, too. After 32 years she has touched the lives of so many children, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost hard to grasp the idea that someone so iconic is retiring. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She taught for decades to best enrich both in the field and in the classroom,â&#x20AC;? said senior William Neri, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and never failed to give and demand from us 120%.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;As to what I want to do during my retirement,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Sersanti, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not really thought that much about that. I plan on reading books, playing with my cat, and the rest will come to me.â&#x20AC;? I think we were all hoping Mrs. Sersanti would pull a Betty White and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;retirement is not in my vocabulary. They aren't going to get rid of me that way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;My most memorable moment at Coginchaug was when I was shipping the chariot to State Latin Day,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Sersanti, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and it fell off the truck and I had to pull the chariot up route 66 to State Latin Day.â&#x20AC;? Its been a good career and we will most certainly miss you and your work ethic. Have fun in your retirement, you deserve it. Best Wishes, The Coginchaug community

Above right is Ms. Fox working with a student on his paper. Photo by Victoria Buonanni

Above left is Mrs. Sersanti reading to her class. Photo by Laynie Joyce

To the right is the students are showing their pride of the business department and dress in western business attire for a day. Photo by Mr. Ryan Donecker

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Unfortunately teachers leave our school community and this year Mrs. Jan Wenzel is retiring from teaching at Coginchaug Regional High School. She might be leaving our school, but she will still continue to teach although not in a public setting. Mrs Wenzel has been teaching for a total of 24 years and 12 years at the Regional School District 13 community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My favorite part about teaching was watching the students solve art assignments in a creative manner, seeing each student create their own style of art, and getting to know the studentsâ&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Wenzel. Retiring from a full time job generates a lot of free time, and she plans on creating more of her own art work, and spending more time with family and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many memorable moments teaching here at Coginchaug I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick one. But when a student shows creative thinking those moments are especially memorable, and I will without a doubt miss the students.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Ryan Bothamley will be filling in for Mrs. Wenzel after she retires.

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It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t everyday that Coginchaug students dress up so professional and so stunning. On Friday, May 17, roughly 100 students were looking fantastic by dressing up with dress shoes, dress pants, button down shirts, ties, bow ties, dresses, heels; you name it. This was the first time that the business department had held such an event, and the turnout for the day was astounding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt more professional,â&#x20AC;? said senior Ben Kelly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoyed all the comments I got on how good I looked.â&#x20AC;? I also took part in this business day at Coginchaug. It was quite a thrill to be a part of. Not every day you get to dress up with your dress clothes and really show off your wardrobe. You not only feel really good about yourself, but your confidence level shoots up because for the most part, everyone around you has more respect for you. Sophomore John Mormile also enjoyed dressing up for the first ever business attire day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like I was Mr. Lombardo for a day,â&#x20AC;? said John. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People were saying how great I looked which really made me feel terrific.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think overall the day was a success,â&#x20AC;? said business teacher Mr. Ryan Donecker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the that the response we got from the students and faculty was positive. The students were able to understand the point that the way you present yourself dictates the way youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re treated.â&#x20AC;? As all of the business students are well aware of, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that easy to show Mr. Donecker up in a dress up contest. Ever since he has been a teacher, he has purchased many suits to look very professional and great on the job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although some came close, no one quite reached my level,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Donecker.â&#x20AC;?

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Coginchaug seniors and juniors gather to capture memories before attending the Prom of 2013. Photo courtesies of Jennifer Schulten, Amy Poturnicki, Kayla and Tara Dandelski, Kristen Ciarlo, Sydney Altschuler, Jackie Benson, Kim Romanoff, Hayley Brant, and Brenna Goldberg.

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tickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities were her husband and her cats, but now she is looking forward to trying out motherhood on a child of her own. In her leave, a well known substitute has taken over her classes. Ms. Rivera will be in charge of Mrs. McClintickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes for the rest of the year. Mrs. McClintick wishes all of the seniors good luck with college next year whether she had you as a stu-

On June 6, guidance counselor Mrs. Leslie Stratton welcomed little baby Leigha Jane to her family. Leigha weighed in at 6 pounds and 3 ounces. Both her and Kya Mclintick are doing well. All of the students who had Mrs. Stratton were reassigned during Mrs. Strattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leave.

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Friday, June 21, 2013

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Being new freshman year sucks. And freshman year isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that great either. But I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trade my years in high school for anything. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned so much and made a lot of memories. Hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made lifelong friends, too. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something else high school taught me. What a real friend is. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too wrapped up in friend drama. It does you no good in life and twenty years from now, it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even matter. Most importantly, just remember to not dwell in the past. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a future for everyone, no matter what it is. These four years of my life are coming to an end. June 25, an inevitable day. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only the beginning, graduation. Leaving home is another experience. When I get on that flight, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really all over. The thing that keeps me going is looking forward. I know that there is a future ahead, even though time is just something created by humans, and I have so much potential. Everyone has potential, even at rock bottom, because, once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nowhere else to go but up. My advice is to do what makes you happy and to

H- UHP\ %URZQ set yourself up for success. Get your homework done the night itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assigned and use x-block for its real purpose, when necessary. Learn the material to be educated, not for the grade. Getting an A is something you can earn for working hard and learning, not because you memorized facts. Apply the information. Understand the meanings and concepts. This turned into a lecture rather than a farewell. Oh well. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just going to stop before I get too far ahead of myself. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a great time at Coginchaug and I look forward to our twentieth reunion. Good luck to everyone passing through this school. I wish you all the best and may our paths intertwine again. But truly lastly, I would like to say a heartfelt farewell to everyone I have formed some sort of relationship with: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been real. Peace. Good bye, Coginchaug and everything I am leaving behind. I am looking forward to bigger and better things but will always keep the memories made here in the back of my mind.

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Things have turned out pretty well throughout these four years. I always hear people as they walk through the halls complaining about the rules and complaining about the authority in this school, but that is their job. Without the authority I, and probably a lot of other students, would not be going to college next year. Without the guidance department, my college applications would have been even later than they already were. I probably would not even be writing this column, considering I probably would not be a senior. So what I have to say is, thank you, Coginchaug, you have been a huge help to me and have prepared me for the coming years. I remember being a freshman and not caring about my classes or my work. I

honestly remember a couple months ago when I did not care about classes or work. I do not think that its as much the academic knowledge that prepares you for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;real worldâ&#x20AC;? as it is the social skills and common sense that you practice. Even if that sounds like a clichĂŠ, it is true. Because of the social skills I learned throughout school, I landed three jobs, got into college, and got a girlfriend who has been able to deal with me for two years. I am not saying that there is no need for academic knowledge, but it is not the only thing that gets us through life. I am going to keep living how I have been living considering it has worked out for me so far. Hopefully it gets me through the rest of my life.

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It seems like I just entered freshman year. Everyone seemed so much older and everything was new to me. Now senior year is almost over and graduation is just days away. When I first started High School, the classes seemed like they were days long, and the CRHS building itself seemed humungous. It was a huge transition filled with changes and balancing acts. Throughout high school I experienced huge personal growth and maturity. In Junior year I started attending Educational Center For The Arts (or ECA) in New Haven, CT, with a concentration in Jazz Drumset Performance. I made lifelong friends with both students and teachers and learned more than I even knew existed. This past senior year was by far the craziest, fastest roller coaster. It was a huge amount

of stress with college auditions, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful to say that everything worked out. I wouldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never gotten through it without the support and help of my family. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for everything Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced at Coginchaug and ECA with the teachers, students, and staff. Now that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached the point that my high school experience has helped to prepare me for, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited and ready for my future in college and beyond. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d especially like to thank my Mom, Dad, Sister, and Trisha for all of the support they have given me throughout the years. They were there guiding me every step of the way and I really appreciate it.Thanks for driving me back and forth to ECA, gigs, lessons, and auditions.

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My life has been a blur for as long as I can remember. Never staying anywhere for too long. Always searching for something new. Most of it has been lead by some awkward passion to do the next great thing, but, when it came down to it, I always doubted my ability to accomplish something... until high school. I started off at Vinal Tech in Middletown, where I got my first taste of what my next few years would be like. The trouble was finding daily inspiration to accomplish the tasks that needed to be done. Things like playing music, playing sports, fooling around in class, were all a good time. But none really ever accomplished anything that would push you forward, you never get an award for scoring in gym. That is when some perform best though, when the pressure is off, when no one is watching, and no one really cares what the final score is. I always used to think life would be so much better if it worked that way. My sophomore and junior years continued in the same fashion for the most part. I made small improvements in the classroom and out on the cross country courses and on the indoor track. Nothing significant, however, until the outdoor track season. I put my faith in a new training program from a friend, who offered to coach me after I found myself unable to compete in the Indoor Track State Championship meet due to an injury. For the entire outdoor season

I made leaps and bounds in physical improvements and ran huge personal bests in every event. That was not the important part, however, coach was not only working with improving my body but improving my mindset towards running, competition, and life. The incredibly positive attitude of my new coach pushed me forward and gave me the edge I had never had before. It changed my life. Moments with pressure no longer seemed as mentally taxing, I simply stepped up to the starting line or picked up the pencil and started the test. Here I sit typing this up at the end of my senior year and I would like to say the most important lesson I learned in high school is how to take a test. A mental test, a test on paper, a physical test, they are all the same. They all have pressure, all have a chance for success as well as failure, they must be studied or practiced for and when it comes down to it, how we react to the tests of high school life shape how we will react to lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger tests. A positive attitude can turn even the biggest chance of failure into an opportunity. Life is tall, big, and scary: its a fact. But with the right mentality anything is possible. Thank you to all who have been there for me throughout these four years, through all of the moments of pressure and through the celebration afterwards, you mean the most. Goodbye Coginchaug!

+HDWKHU 3RWXUQLFNL Here I am, a senior, getting ready to graduate and leave the people Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve grown up with for the past thirteen years of my life. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bittersweet. I just stop and think that I may not be seeing half of them ever again. I hate to leave the good times behind, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move forward in life to achieve bigger and better things. Through it all I have gained so many great friends that I hope to carry friendships on with. The memories we made are unreal and are sure to last a lifetime. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank the cheerleading squad for such an amazing senior year. Our team exceeded my

hopes for the season, bringing home trophies from competition and taking second place in our first ever top gun routine. You all made me so proud to be your captain. Other than the memories, the events that have led up to me leaving Coginchaug have really start to set in during the last few months. Being accepted to college, and receiving scholarships have made this whole process real. I will miss being part of such a small and close community, where most teachers get to know you as an individual, rather than a student.

GU$ LDQ 7XELV Its only a matter of time before we need to grow up, get a job, buy a house, open up CDs for our children, and do better for them than our parents did for us. Its the beginning of the end. High school has been interesting, walking into the freshman orientation August 2009 I was really excited for high school. It seemed like something I could really enjoy, and it was something that I did enjoy for the first couple of weeks. Once I had become used to the everyday swing of things I started to get bored of it. They say times change and its clear that they did because every day it seems like I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for high school to be over. Although I did get bored with highschool, I did learn a lot while in high school. Unfortunately I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t retain all the information that I learned freshman year and so on, but I did learn what my learning strengths were and what kind of studying habits I need to be successful. The transition from high school to college is going to be interesting, there is going to be a lot less hand holding, showing what to do, how to do it, but instead; it is: its due this date, get it done, no questions

asked. Teachers are trying to help us in the transition from high school to college by being less lenient, and more strict. Although i do thank those teachers who do do that, I personally feel that an individual should transition themselves in order to be successful, without aid of others. Those who transition with the help from others didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t transition to the fullest that they could have, in my opinion. Unlike many seniors Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not nervous about college, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m rather chill-out about the whole college transition. I suppose it could be nerve wracking if I was moving out of state into a dorm with people I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know at all, but in my case Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m commuting to CCSU. With graduation coming closer and closer I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m out, but on the other hand I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave and leave all my friends. But thats just a part of becoming the strongest version of your self. If I want to become stronger I need to be able to say goodbye to high school and move on to the next step of life.

The Devils’ Advocate

Friday, June 21, 2013

0Ǹɕɜ \Ʉɑȇɕ 0U D1 WKDQ L) VKHU The CRHS community stands at a crossroads. After the announced departures of Principal Mr. Andre Hauser and Superintendent Mrs. Susan Vicarro, students, faculty, and parents wonder with apprehension what is to come. The direction of the past three years is about to change, and many of us are wondering what that change will look like. My advice for Coginchaug is not to wonder what changes will happen to you, but to exercise your ability to shape your own future. In other words, speak up. Democratic institutions like CRHS cannot function without a free and public forum. At The Devils’ Advocate, the students have worked to create a responsible and credible source for school news, and it has been my privilege over the past five years to guide them in doing so. A lively and attentive press holds public officials accountable to the needs of our school, providing a much-needed institutional voice that advocates for the student body. When students and teachers feel that they are free to speak up, even if that speech may be critical or embarrassing, whether it’s in The Devils’ Advocate or at a faculty meeting, we fix our problems. When we stay quiet, those problems linger. For the students and the faculty, diverse opinions

that can actually make their way into the structure of an institution strengthens it and gives everyone the sense that their school reflects their hard work and creativity. It’s certainly easy to pay lip service to free speech. But if you want to measure how our school has lived up to the ideals set forward in the First Amendment, think of all the opinions we miss out on because students or teachers are afraid to speak up. Think of the creativity and the energy we waste because students and teachers offering to work on new programs and clubs don’t receive support. When we neglect creative energy and ignore opinions, we encourage apathy. No one wants to offer opinions on how our school can be better if the result is all liability and no reward. In a new economy that thrives on innovation, we sure are wasting a lot of it. We can hope that our new administration recognizes the importance of an atmosphere where sharing frank opinions about the state of our school is recognized and encouraged, but we should all do more than hope. Speaking out about what’s on your mind when you think your school can be improved strengthens our mission. All of us, students, faculty, and administrators, should view it as a responsibility, not a choice.

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Well Coginchaug. This is it. I’ve been through four years of this school, and I’ve seen firsthand what it does to people who stay here. It changes them. You see your friends die and become reborn into something different, and there’s nothing you can do other than either make an attempt to stay the same, or just let it change you yourself. Teachers and homerooms preach about how evil bullying is, as if some of them have never been guilty of it themselves. I’ve seen kids being bullied right before my eyes with no consequence, I’ve spent two years in this place living in fear every day because kids would constantly get away with doing things like that to me. And to others. And while they’re sitting here giving kids detentions for skipping study halls, and yelling at students to cover up their shoulders, and suspending every other kid who says the word “gun,” kids spend literally every day that they come here getting bullied with no trace of justice whatsoever. And when I say “getting bullied”, I don’t mean just getting shoved in the hall a couple times a week. No. I’m talking about psychological torture. Even for the people who have never gone through that, finding the willpower to get up in the morning, go to school every day and make the individual decision to work hard on your own for your own individual success is a very difficult task. And for every kid who walks around talking about someone behind their backs, and for every rumor one of you people start about someone, every insult you yell in the passing hall-

ways that you consider insignificant, or “harmless”, is only another good reason for them to dread coming to school. Every time you mock someone for what they look like, or what they act like, every time you post on Facebook or Twitter or Formspring about someone, that’s another reason they wake up hating their school and their lives, but concurrently knowing all the while that they have no choice but to face that. Again, and again. So many people I’ve seen, every day, slowly corroding emotionally, becoming mentally desecrated by their peers, with no hint of rectitude or retribution to be found. Where is the justice? I won’t mince words. I will not miss being here. Attending Coginchaug High School has been the absolute bane of my existence; the very antithesis of a beneficial experience to me; the epitome of an obnoxiously, unacceptably blatant waste of my very valuable, and very limited, time. I entered this school as nothing more than a sheltered little boy, and four years of this has left me with anger in my face and hatred in my heart. Finally, I can shed the mask that I’ve been forced to wear for so long, and begin actually living life, begin doing things that are actually beneficial to my success. And to all of you who still have yet to serve your time, I’m telling you right now; hang in there. Don’t drop out, don’t kill yourself, just stave it off. Trust me, the end will come before you know it, and it will be more than worth it. If there’s anybody in the world that you can trust about this, it’s me. Goodbye, Coginchaug. You will forget me.

H. YLQ 2QRIUHR It’s 2:05 in the morning and I’m five years old and I’m going to kindergarten soon. I’m afraid of the dark, my bed is a spaceship, and I am terrified. At pre-school I know everyone. There’s a routine and we stick to it, and one of those two cherry red tricycles is mine, so back off. First grade is a mystery to me. I don’t know who Mrs. Blake is, I don’t know if the same people will be in class with me, and the thought of being alone is horrifying. And the thing is, it’s 2:05 in the morning and I’m eighteen years old and I’m going to college soon, and you know what? That scares me to death. And yet, honestly, I don’t care. I was told that writing this goodbye would make me cry, but I just don’t think that’s true. I’m not sad to be leaving. Every good memory I have of high school is negated by an equal and opposite bad memory. But I found a happy medium. I’m not who I was and I’m ready to be the different me

somewhere else. I haven’t actually experienced a whole lot. I’ve gone through the high school problems, the breakups, the bad grades, but they’re just that: high school problems. Four years from now I won’t even remember that the heartbreak or the kids who laugh and stare and whisper really loudly, so I’m trying to start early. I’m not an emotionless robot, I just have control over my emotions. Life is more than grades or tests or attendance records and when you stop taking everything so seriously, things get much better and much less stressful. Don’t be afraid to look ridiculous. College is a new chapter in life and it’s new and unknown and exciting and I’m happy and scared and mesmerized by it. But I can’t get to chapter four without closing chapter three. I’m ready to begin my new life living in a new place with new people and that’s not a bad thing, but I can’t really continue my life if I’m still a high schooler. I’m not happy or sad; I’m ready. And look at me: not even misty eyed. Allons-y.

.DLWOLQ 0F.HUQDQ It’s hard to imagine that I started high school when I was thirteen years old and now I’m seventeen turning eighteen in just a matter of months. The person I was at the end of eighth grade and the person I am now are polar opposites. When I came into high school, I was trying to be who everyone else wanted to see, not who I wanted to be. I can’t decide whether or not to be thankful for the last four years and everything that has happened in my life because it has made me who I am, or if I should just try to pretend that it didn’t exist and start over in college next year as though the last four years didn’t happen. Yeah, there were a lot of hurtful things that happened in the past four years of my life. I lost friends, bridges were burned, and for a while I lost myself. There were times where I was wondering if anything was even worth it, but when I really look back and think about everything that has happened I realize that sometimes it’s better to just remember that every single moment of my life has happened and made me who I am. In the past four years I met my true friends, I established my beliefs, I’ve discovered my passion, and I’ve found what makes me truly happy. I realized rather early in life that I didn’t fit in with everyone here and I had to fight to survive. I’m not like my brothers who can have friends in a matter of seconds, I have to work at friendships and relationships and this was particularly difficult for me. This year has made me understand that none of it matters. Whatever fight I got into with you in seventh grade no longer matters- we’re all friends now.

There is no longer any real enemies anymore. We’ve all reached the same understanding: in less than a month, we’re gone. Never again will we walk through these halls, from now on we’re starting over somewhere brand new, and probably away from home. No more coming home to mom and dad, going through the same process daily, the same teachers, the same kids we’ve known for twelve years, the same classrooms. Now we’ve got buildings rather than classrooms, lectures instead of classes, fifty page thesis papers instead of a five paragraph expository persuasive essay. Everything’s changing. Being a part of Devils’ Ad has provided me with skills that I never thought it would. I’ve learned that if people aren’t talking to you it means you’re onto something. I’ve learned how to talk to people, how to ask tough questions, and learn what’s a story and what’s not. I’ve come to understand how to discover what the people want to know, and how to write something factual that uncovers the truth without being biased. Mr. Fisher has not only been my teacher but my mentor. He taught me everything that I know about journalism and through that has taught me a lot of life lessons. None of it matters. Who you are in high school isn’t going to determine the rest of your life. It doesn’t matter if you were captain of the football team, or if you had the most friends, or if you went to the most parties on the weekends. What matters is who you are now, when the four years are over and you’re walking across the stage on that late day in June. Who are you when that diploma is handed to you and is that person going to be what makes you or breaks you for the rest of your life?

0LNH 0F6KDQH Au revoir, adios, or as most of us are familiar with, goodbye. It is going to be the most bittersweet feeling when it strikes 7:00 p.m. that Tuesday evening of June 25. It’s an accomplishment, a completion of four years, forty high school months, consisting of grueling seven hour school days, five days a week. That’s over 700 days of high school for the four years here at Coginchaug. But why does it feel like we have only went through a couple hundred? Wasn’t it just a couple of weeks ago that we were seeing Coginchaug for the first time, coming that late August day for Freshmen Orientation? Weren’t we the lowest on the totem pole? I guess time really does fly by. Relating back to that bittersweet feeling, it is going to be an amazing feeling getting the diploma and knowing that the hard work I put in for four years is being recognized and honored. But in the same way, I find that it is also going to be very sad knowing that this could be the last night I see most of the people I have grown up with and known since we were in elementary school. The class of 2013 here at Coginchaug has gone through it all. One principal and a vice principal freshman year, followed by sophomore year where the vice principal was the head principal and the school found a new vice principal, and finally the head principal going to a different town just about a month and a half before we cross that stage in June.We haven’t really had a conventional four years of school, but hey, maybe it wouldn’t have been as fun of a journey if things weren’t so crazy. It really hasn’t hit me that I won’t be here next year. I really thought it would when I walked in for day one of senior year, or maybe by the Durham Fair, or that senior class trip to DC. Nope. It really didn’t settle in

yet. It felt like the end was on the senior picnic to Holiday Hill. Besides Project Graduation, it was the last time as a class we get to enjoy a day together and take it all in. It is an amazing thing to look at and see how far we all have come. I really wish our class was as close as we are now back in our middle school days. I look at it as a maturing issue. It just took everyone until they started getting older to respect each other a little more. Yeah, we learned our core ethical values, but we got our strong base of respecting others from our families and friends. Coginchaug made me into the person I am today. It guided me to finding what I want to do in the future. Where would I be without all the electives that this school offers? How would I have found out that I love working in Business? The department has really helped me, enhanced my learning, and has almost made me wish I worked with this kind of material since I was a kid. Sometimes, I still wonder why we learned about certain things in school. I’ll never get a grip around it. But anyways, it has made all of us graduates into well rounded and educated, young adults. I’m really going to miss the experiences high school provides, living within miles of all your close friends and just a five to ten minute car ride from everyone.I’m going to miss all my friends. I’m going to miss high school baseball really badly. Coginchaug graduate class of 2013 sounds pretty amazing, but I want to take this as a first step, and extend it into Iona class of 2017 graduate. Goodbye Coginchaug; this is it. It was a great run and I’m going to miss being here. I wish everyone in our class the best of luck in the future. Do what you love most, cherish every second you have, and live life to the fullest.

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Will next year be the threepeat? A member of the Coginchaug community won a state title June 2, 2013. In a Connecticut football club win over FSA where our very own Victoria Buonanni was part of this state championship winning team that battle in a grueling game. The CFC squad was full of highly experienced veterans and knew how to get the job of winning a state championship done. The CFC started the game up 2-0 and in the last ten seconds of the first half the Fsa team scored a goal to make it a 2-1 in favor of CFC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew it was going to be a fight for the championship title,â&#x20AC;? said junior Victoria Buonanni. The CFC squad then scored another goal and shut the FSA team down for the

entire second half to win a game with a score of 3-1. One of the girls on the other team is going to be Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teammate at Southern. This created an epic battle at the Forward position with two girls that will someday be on the same team. The Connecticut football club are defending champions, and by winning this game they then qualified for regionals. If they win regionals they will then go to nationals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were excited but we also had won last year so I think we were a little bit more excited last year because that was our first time winning,â&#x20AC;? said junior Victoria Buonanni. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But winning this year was just another opportunity for us to go to regionals and try to win.â&#x20AC;?

Not pictured: Senior Ben Taber who ran to a time of 1:58.79 in the 800 meter run All photos by Jennifer Schulten

Friday, June 21, 2013 — Town Times

Tammy Rajcula

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Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC 199 Main Street, PO Box 2 Durham, CT 06422

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Stacia Bjarnason, Ph.D. & Debra Nelson, Psy.D.

As clinical psychologists we understand that throughout life there are times when we, or those we love, may struggle with family or peer relationships, jobs, school, health, stress, or life transitions. Sometimes these challenges are manageable, but at other times they can be overwhelming and one can feel helpless and alone. We understand and respect how difficult it can be to realize you need help to manage these problems. Our goal is to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment where you will work closely and collaboratively with your psychologist to better understand what is getting in the way of reaching your goals. We believe that we can help you access your strengths and resources to make your life and relationships better. We offer a wide range of services to children, adolescents and adults including, individual, couples and family therapy. We also provide consultation services to schools and organizations as well as assessment services. Please feel free to give us a call or explore our website for more information. Both Debra and Stacia are life-long Connecticut residence and are so pleased to be a part of the Durham community. We chose the name “Brownstone” because of the history of brownstones being used for the foundation of many community buildings. We liked the imagery and metaphor of the solid foundation of the brownstone and how we hope to be an important part of the community with our work helping to build stronger foundations of strength and support in our client’s lives.

Tammy Rajcula, owner of Wild Wisteria, a floral and gift boutique in Durham, has been a floral designer for over 20 years. Her passion for designing and owning her own business started while growing up at her family’s store, The Garden Shoppe in Wallingford. In 1996, Tammy started a floral home demonstration business called Creative Floral Designs. For over 12 years, she brought her creative touch into the homes of people interested in her unique designs. Tammy’s floral work has also been featured at the New York Gift shows. Today, Wild Wisteria is a home away from home where custom floral designs and home decorating ideas are offered in a friendly and personal manner. As you walk through the doors of Wild Wisteria you will feel like you are transformed into another world with the wonderful fragrances, the soothing music and beautiful decor. Tammy has many unique gifts for all occasions complete with gift-wrapping. There is something here for everyone from floral arrangements, home decor, fragrant candles & potpourri to inspirational frames & books, aromatherapy, bath & body, chocolate truffles, Stonewall Kitchen and women’s accessories. A visit to Wild Wisteria is a feast for the eyes...a solution for that perfect gift... and an experience of polite friendliness.

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Kim Terrill Kim’s Cottage Confections 16 Main St. - Durham Village, Durham

Durham Family Eye Care (860) 349-2323 Dr. Frances Sites, O.D. has been an Optometrist since 1990 and has been practicing in Durham since 2007. Her business partner is her husband Dr. Phil Perrino, O.D. In 2011 they purchased a historic home in Durham and relocated the practice to 243 Main Street. The home was built in the 1760’s and previously owned by the Quick family and was Marshall’s Variety Store. While the exterior is historic the interior is updated and beautifully decorated. It now houses the latest in eye care technology. The office provides routine eye exams for adults and children. They also treat pink eye, glaucoma and provides Diabetic eye care. Dr. Sites is a contact lens specialist with hundreds of contact lenses in stock and can accommodate many same day fittings. But if you have a challenging prescription Dr Sites would love to take the time and care to provide you with specialty lenses. Durham Family Eye Care participates in most insurance plans. The office is open Monday thru Saturdays with evening hours on Thursdays. The optical shop has over 800 frames in stock ranging from budget to designer. Our contact lens prices are competitive with on line prices, despite what their ads say. So please choose to stay local and support Durham businesses.

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(860) 343-6818 A longtime Middlefield resident, Nancy has over 30 years in the real estate profession which assures you the highest level of knowledge and professionalism. Nancy has formed the Currlin Team which includes Margaret Curry of Durham, Jean Gay of Middlefield and Jenna Currlin of Middlefield. Nobody cares how much you know till they know how much you care - and Nancy always treats her clients with the utmost care and attention. So, when you’re thinking of buying or selling real estate, call Nancy, your hometown agent.

Store Hours: Tues. through Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-3, Sun. 9-12 www.kimscottageconfections.com

After hiding in the rear of Durham Village for 8 years, Kim’s Cottage Confections recently moved up to the main level of the popular plaza. Still located at 16 Main St., this quaint bakery and confections shop offers cakes, cookies and candies for all special occasions, or just a fix. Freshly baked triple chocolate chip or oatmeal white chocolate cranberry cookies are a daily offering, in addition to cupcakes and assorted hand made truffles. Specialty cakes for all occasions must be ordered in advance. Kim Terrill, owner, lives in Durham with her husband Rick, son Zachary and daughter Madison.

Jane Brayshaw Rynaski Just for You Floral Design Studio 140 West St., Middlefield

(860) 349-0575 justforyouweddings@msn.com www.justforyouweddings.com

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243 Main Street, Route 17 Durham

William Raveis Real Estate

(860) 349-1550 (Next to Carolyn Adams Country Barn)

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Jane Brayshaw Rynaski has been designing floral arrangements since she got her first job at the age of 16 at Keser's Florists in Middletown. After graduation from Coginchaug High School, Jane attended The Rittner School of Floral Design in Boston where she received her certificate. She then returned to Connecticut where she began her career working in the floral industry, eventually deciding she would like to concentrate her efforts on weddings and special events. Her business, Just For You Floral Design Studio, located at 140 West Street in the old Lyman Gun Sight building in Middlefield, evolved at that point. Without the day to day operations of a full service florist shop, Jane is able to focus her creativity on each individual event, thereby making each wedding or event uniquely personalized: "Just For You". Jane keeps current on new trends by attending industry workshops and conferences on a regular basis. She has studied under many nationally and internationally known designers. Just For You also carries invitations, rental items, bridal accessories and services are available for custom floral design. To be able to devote her time to each individual event, Just For You is by appointment only. Jane would be pleased to hear from you if you have an event coming up. You can reach her at 860-349-0575.

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Town Times — Friday, June 21, 2013

Dr. Alison Caldwell-Andrews

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Vivian Caturano

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J.C. Farm & Greenhouses L.L.C. (860) 349-5649

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Direct: (860) 344-1658 Mobile: (860) 729-6835 Fax: (860) 347-8511 Email: Carol.Kleeman@raveis.com Website: carolkleeman.raveis.com Selling or buying your home? Carol is a full time real estate professional, a recognizable face in the community. A long time resident of Durham, she has worked tirelessly on numerous town organizations and committees, church boards and committees, and RSD13 committees. Her clients have stated,” Carol works tirelessly, gone the extra mile, works efficiently, politely, and professionally.” Carol believes, your home is your greatest asset and should be a reflection of you. In her downtime Carol enjoys traveling, reading, and outdoor activities. Carol looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs and can be reached at 860-729-6835, email at carol.kleeman@raveis.com or on Facebook at Carol Kleeman Real Estate Page.

Thanks for your 33 years of support. For 32 years Brenda has supplied animal lovers with quality products & feed. Keeping up with the growth of Durham & Middlefield, Brenda’s Main St. Feed boasts a well-stocked store, with new inventory & products arriving weekly. We sell US made products. We stock Muck Boots • Frontline • Advantage • Advantix for the Flea & Tick Season are in Stock. A Full line of wildbird & hummingbird & bluebird feeders. Brenda’s Main Street Feed offers friendly, knowledgeable service and competitive prices. Save Gas, Shop Local!

Cindi Fraser, Owner

Debbie Huscher

Split Enz 16 Main St. Durham

William Raveis Real Estate

(860) 349-6901

Cindi Fraser opened Split Enz in May 2000. Cindi lives in Killingworth, CT with her husband and 6 year old daughter. She also has two older children who have grown up and are on their own. Cindi grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug High School. She went to cosmetology school at the New England School of Cosmetology. She lived in Florida for twelve years where she owned and operated her own salon in Crystal River. Cindi states she enjoyed coming back home to her roots here in Durham in 2000 when she opened Split Enz. We offer Scissor Cuts, Clipper Cuts, Razor Cuts, Hi Lites & Lo Lites, Color, Perms, BioIonic Straightening, Men’ s Color, Extensions, Ombre Color, Bridal & Prom Styles, Tanning & Nails. Cindi comments strongly on the team she has put together for her salon. “They all get along great and it is a wonderful family environment.” Her team of stylists includes Kristin Kaufmann, Janie VanWoerden and Maria Rosario. All walk-ins are welcomed or you can call and make an appointment with your stylist of choice. Split Enz carries Paul Mitchell Products and as always Goldwell and Matrix products.

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About 20 years ago I remember writing down these words: My goal is to relieve unnecessary suffering, and help people get through the pain that life brings to everyone. I have thought of this frequently since then as I’ve worked as a psychologist doing individual and group therapies, and as I have worked as a consultant for various companies. I get excited about possibility. I get excited about watching people grapple -- really grapple -- with specific problem areas in their lives. I appreciate the demand on me to have to be present in the moment and I absolutely love the results. Business is much more fun for me than it used to be. I’ve had to work on figuring out how to be confident, organized and how to make business-minded decisions. Owning a business has been fantastic, both as a way to learn what it means to be truly accountable and as a way to experience greater freedom and choice in terms of how I structure treatment so that I can make decisions that are most in line with what I think is best for my clients. My focus is on mind-body health, and by that I mean the inextricable connection between what we traditionally think of as body functioning and mental health. For example, did you know that thinking distorted thoughts sets off stress hormones? Did you know that too much stress creates inflammation - which in turn can create diabetes? Did you know that taking probiotics can help relieve depression? A science-based approach to mind-body mental health gives people an edge. Instead of relying on willpower to get better (not a great plan), I can help you stack the deck in your favor.

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Vivian Caturano, is the owner of J.C. Farm & Greenhouses. The business was started January 1st, 2000 and over the past twelve years we have grown to better serve the community. We offer a large variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and hanging baskets as well as planters, all to beautify your gardens and home. We also offer fresh fruit and vegetables during the summer months. Vivian Lives in Durham with her children. She is involved in a lot of school fundraisers and local charities. Vivian, along with her children take pride in their work and hope to pass their experience onto the customer.

6 Way Road, Middlefield CT 06455 (860) 538-3266 Call or Text

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385R Wallingford Rd. Durham, CT 06422

Compassionate behavioral therapies for anxiety, OCD, phobias and emotion dysregulation. Evidence-based holistic orientation. Scientific Advisor & Educator for SolleNaturals, a whole foods nutrition company • Consultant

860-918-4580 dhuscher@comcast.net www.DebbieHuscher.com

The Huscher Group is without rival when it comes to helping people navigate the sale and purchase of a new home. Hard-won realty expertise combined with a fully integrated, technology driven approach to sales and marketing is the hallmark of The Huscher Group, led by the sales and marketing savvy of Debbie Huscher. • Custom sales strategies for every home • Targeted advertising, blogging and mobile marketing • Professional media packaging • Data driven client communications Debbie’s commitment to her customers is reflected in the way she does business. Her deep commitment to the community is strengthened by the many hours she devotes to volunteerism, believing that our homes and neighborhoods are worthy of our personal investment. By serving the community, Debbie is better able to serve her customers. Her success is underscored by her professional acheivements: Top performer in real estate for 7 years and a 5 star realtor award since its inception three years ago. So when you’re ready for your next move, let The Huscher Group open doors on your new future.

Friday, June 21, 2013 — Town Times

Jeanine Rose Dell’Orfano R.N.

Marie Curtis Curtis Studio

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500 Main Street Middlefield, CT 06455

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Over 30 years as a Professional Photographer have set Marie Curtis and Curtis Photography Studio apart from the crowded photography field. She turned a childhood hobby into an exciting career and fine art. Curtis Studio has been privileged to record Life memories for thousands of people at work, at play and even some in their final hours. Her fine art work has earned her international recognition and many state and regional awards. She had exhibited locally, nationally, in Korea, and her work is in many private collections. Marie is a member of CT Professional Photographers, where she has served on their Board of Directors, is a Past President and received their Lifetime Achievement award for volunteer work. She is also a Life Member of Professional Photographers of America, is a Certified Professional Photographer, a credential only 3% of photographers aspire to, and earned their Master of Photographer Degree in recognition of her achievements and photographic skills. Last year Curtis Photography moved to their new commercial location in Middlefield to better serve their clients.

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After 20 years of Interior Designing, Lisa has finally come home to Durham. She truly believes that Interior Design is a personal process, it’s about generating an environment where memories are made. She makes sure that the interior of your home is a place for you to live your daily life, plan for your future, and surround yourself with artifacts from your past. Each room serves not only a functional purpose, it also reflects your personality and provides insight to your inner self. For some, Interior Design is an intimidating experience. Lisa believes in designing what you think feel is right. Often if it feels right, it will look right. Creating any space can present you with a world of options, but few easy answers. At Lisa Davenport Designs, Lisa’s 20 years of experience has allowed her to develop and evolve a process that makes your design journey enjoyable, seamless, and most all ... personal.

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Chrissy Almeida Barton, owner of Dad’s Restaurant in Wallingford will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary in July. Dad’s, a family style restaurant, is open 6am-2pm Monday through Friday and 6am-1pm on Saturday & Sunday. Serving “unique” specials daily, Hungarian pancakes being a customer favorite. Chrissy is a lifelong resident of Durham and has two children, Jake & Ricki Lynn. She & her daughter dance at Stage Left in Middletown & has also accompanied her daughter to the Orange Bowl in Miami earlier this year to see her perform. Chrissy is a huge supporter of Relay for Life & Colin’s Crew. She also is involved with Durham town Softball & Troop 27 of Durham Boy Scouts where her son Jake has been a scout since the age of 6 and he is now 16.

When I was 16 years old, I got my driver’s license and a gym membership. I was at the gym all the time! My friends often asked why I worked out so much, and the only analogy I could give was “Some people play golf for a hobby; I work out as a hobby!” I was such a staple at the gym that the most clients thought I worked there. Prior to the Gym, I volunteered for the American Red Cross, had a design business for 15 years and owned a few Frozen Yogurt shops called Yogi’s. Two are still in Hartford at City Place and State House Square; I saw a need and filled it. This is why I opened Core Club & 24/7 Gym. I saw a need and filled it. The fact that it is my passion and dream is a huge bonus! How lucky can I be! Core Club, a Group Exercise Club was opened in April 2011 with the Biggest Loser Weight Loss program, September will be our 7th season; Core 24/7 Gym was opened April 2012. Recently I have expanded the Cardio Room and added a 3,000 sq. ft. Crossfit Training Center for Adults, Teens and Kids. The Teen/kid program is a necessity for our youth. I believe it is important to give your child the advantage in sports and everyday life. My business model was to have a fitness facility that encompassed a Weight Loss program, Group Exercise for all levels and an extreme obstacle training program for people of all ages and fitness abilities. CrossFit completed this.

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Volunteers clear Beseck swim area for summer season By Mark Dionne Town Times

Faced with the possibility of losing the 2013 swim season at Lake Beseck, volunteers spent two days with a “lake rake” clearing the swim area of troublesome curly-leaf pondweed. The curly-leaf pondweed, an invasive plant with deep roots, has spread throughout Lake Beseck. At the May 21 Middlefield Board of Selectman meeting, board member Ed Bailey warned, “We’ve got a big problem” that could cancel the swim season. Middlefield Parks and Recreation Department had applied to the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to use an

aquatic herbicide on the weeds in the swim area. The application, not approved during the early stages of weed growth, was withdrawn. Bailey cited a $15,000 quote to remove weeds at the May 21 meeting. Amy Poturnicki, who is both chair of the Park and Recreation Department and president of the Lake Beseck Association, organized volunteers to clear the swim area. Seeing what rakes were commercially available Amy’s husband, Rob Poturnicki, decided he could build a better one. A 12-foot wide rake was dropped from a boat into the weeds and then pulled out by a four-wheel drive Jeep. The mounds of weeds pulled from

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uled for a drawdown that will eliminate the swim season in at least 2014. “People will be happy because the swim area is clear of weeds ... and they’ll pay for beach passes,” said Poturnicki, who added that beach passes pay for lifeguards.

I feel like I have gone full circle as far as being a woman in business. In February of 1982, with the encouragement of my father, I bought a small coffee shop in Wallingford called Windy’s Smoke shop. Yes, Smoke Shop. It was sort of a variety store meets drug store soda fountain. Besides coffee, we served simple foods like cheeseburgers, foot long hotdogs, ham & pickle, egg salad, and we had an old-fashioned soda fountain complete with seltzer and different types of syrups. We also sold cigars, tobacco, cigarettes, magazines, greeting cards and lottery tickets. Well here I am again, 30 years later, running my own business along with my husband. I am at the store 6 days a week and absolutely love every minute of it. We had a vision after watching the made-in-America segments on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, to support local artisans, promote made in America goods and encourage recycling of used household items and vintage goods. I have met some wonderful and talented people. We have more than 60 craftsmen and artisans showcased in our store. Many people think we are your usual consignment shop; we are that and so much more. Our artisans consign their wares in our store and we share the proceeds just as in a conventional consignment shop. We have so many unique things in our store such has hand woven linens, baskets, wood work, candles, jewelry, handbags, cards, gifts, as well as furniture, lighting, collectibles and children’s clothing. I hope people will stop by and check us out. Our local businesses and artisans need the support of our community.

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Obituary Lisa Jean Dyndiuk Chittenden

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Chester and Alexander Dyndiuk. Services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown with Rev. Dr. Elven W. Riggles, Jr. officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Lisa’s memory to CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington. CT 06111 and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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Fun outings with your kids this summer By Patty Szczygiel and Monica Szakacs Special to Town Times

Summer is right around the corner, bringing warm weather, blue skies, and lots of free time for your little ones. Free time may not be in your own forecast, however, and that vacation trip may not be in your budget. Not to worry. Here is a list of local summer activities to try out with your kids on a weekend

or a day-off that will leave your family and your wallet happy. Hungerford Nature Center, Berlin. This family museum and nature center provides a unique opportunity for children to explore the world around them. There are a number of activities to enjoy, including a puppet theater, the “Bear’s Den” slide, an old time ice cream parlor, and other interactive exhibits.

The barnyard is full of animals. Some of the animals have been rescued. An entrance fee is charged. Children under two are free. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. The trails are free and are always open. For special events or programs, visit newbritainyouthmuseum.or g, or call (860) 827-9064. Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk

Stamford Nature Center. Stepping Stones’ mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages 10 and under, and enhance their understanding of the world through multiple exhibits and programs at the museum. One exhibit, Dinosaur Revolution,

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Bryant University, Rhode Island - Ryan Sirois of Durham. Nicholas College, Massachusetts - Megan Andrulis of Durham. Providence College, Rhode Island - Melissa Marks of Durham. Quinnipiac University Erin Adams of Rockfall; James Cournoyer, Anthony DeMarinis; Heidi Emack,

Scholastic achievements Kari Garvy of Durham was named to the second semester honor roll at Cheshire Academy.

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Graduates Colby College, Maine Benjamin A. Perrin of Middlefield. Goodwin College - Jeremiah Jacques of Middlefield. Hopkins School - Charles Proctor of Durham. Springfield College, Massachusetts - Daniel Sawicki of Durham. Union College, ,New York - Jenna Langhans, Colin Turley of Durham. University of Rhode Island - Diana L. Della Rocco of Durham. Wake Forest University, North Carolina - Matthew Johnson of Durham. Western New England University, Massachusetts Kelly A. Bednarz of Middlefield.

Mark Fusco, Allison Kennedy, Allison Pearson, Amy Solomon, Matthew Solomon, Chelsea Tuttle, Jeffrey Whitehead; Mary Wojtowicz of Middlefield. Springfield College, Massachusetts - Gretchen Donovan, Daniel Sawicki, Tyler Davis, Jessie Maniscalco of Durham. Stonehill College, Massachusetts - Thomas Linden of Durham.

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Hannah Wu, a sixth grade Memorial Middle School student recently achieved individual highest honors in the 2012-13 WordMasters Challenge - a national vocabulary competition involving near 150,000 students annually. Wu scored 57 points over the three meets of the competition, finishing among the top 10 -15 students in her division. Levi Axelrod, fifth-grade, competed in the Blue Division, scored a perfect 20 in the third and final meet. Hannah Huddleston, sixth grade, also participated in the 201313 WorldMasters Challenge. The WordMasters Challenge encourages students to become familiar with a set of new words and challenges ten to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the analogies helps students to learn to think both analytically and metaphorically.

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John Amendola, of Boy Scout Troop 270, has planned a fundraiser to raise $1,500 for his Eagle Scout project, a storage shed for United Churches of Durham. Amendola will perform yard work, take junk to the dump, remove small trees and other small projects to raise the funds. For more information, contact Amendola at t270durham @comcast.net.

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developer who went bankrupt, and after being repossessed by the bank, it fell into a state of disrepair. In 1994, the city of Middletown bought the estate with an open space grant from the state, and subsequently restored it to its present day grandeur. “The city of Middletown found a very creative way to save an important piece of history and to be able to share it with so many people,” Moore said. “A lot of houses are restored and then there’s no money to maintain them, and they deteriorate again. But the city was able to create a viable business model and restore the estate, and it continues to be in great shape. It’s the gem of Middletown.” The estate is maintained by money from rental of the second floor to a commercial tenant, and from rentals of the first floor for events and celebrations. Wadsworth Mansion also opens its doors to the community through a variety of public events throughout the year. There’s the concert series in July, the open air market in August (described by Moore as an expanded farmers’ and craft market), the holiday bazaar at the end of the year, and the free tours of the mansion every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. There are two and a half miles of trails open to the public with plaques along the way describing the history of the estate. Hikers will see features such as the original stone walls, a stagecoach route, and 20 species of trees.

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Calling all gardeners Do you have a garden, or do you want to plan a garden? Do you wish to gather some knowledge on growing certain organic veggies or flowers? Do you want ideas on companion planting, row covers to keep out pests or drip irrigation? Maybe you’d like to learn the pros and cons of raised beds, mulching techniques and composting. Perhaps you would enjoy seeing the gardens of others in the area, and learning more about their tried and true methods. If so, register for this garden tour. On the other side of the gate, perhaps you have success with something in your vegetable or flower garden that you’d be willing to share. Do you have a specialty, such as potatoes, dahlias or organic fruit trees? How about a garden design that you’re excited to share? Coginchaug Area Transition is sponsoring a Middlefield/Durham area garden tour for Sunday afternoon, June 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Stops are planned along the tour for both edible gardening and flower gardening. Please send an email to Jen Huddleston at jen.e.ren10@gmail.com to volunteer to be a host garden, or to sign up to take the tour.

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Container garden enthusiasts If you enjoy container gardening and have stories about your experiences with this type of gardening, please contact Judy Moeckel, garden columnist, at (860) 6632703 or (860) 280-7638, or at jmoeckel@comcast.net.

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Commentary

Stone walls are treasures from ancestral initiative By Sharon Hopewell Special to Town Times

The quaint stone walls of Durham tell a history and speak of hard work. They were layered and left a century or two ago and now grace our yards. Original stone walls found along the rural lanes as property markings set New England landscape apart from other regions. Visitors from the Midwest are always impressed with the worn, rugged grey rocks.

In contrast, barbed wire that delineated farms and fields on the plains has none of the charm. Hold a fieldstone in your hands and the sense is of a colonial builder who called the stones Yankee potatoes. When colonists in Connecticut cleared land, sometimes stones were tossed into place, but more often they were chosen and fitted for the purpose of fencing. When there was an abundance double walls were built. Stone walls are usually waist high

or lower. After all, someone had to lift and place. Early colonists called them freestones, easy to retrieve from the soil. Large boulders were cleared and hauled by oxen, ropes and pulleys. In the Connecticut valley, original wall constructions don’t last forever. Falling trees crash through the structures and damage century old architecture. Creatures and children, in addition to rain and weather, destroy the handiwork. Durham’s treasures in the

field should not be left to decay or diminish before their time. Colonial farmers were unaware of how the stones formed beneath the surface or why they burst forth after frost heaves. Colonists didn’t attribute the fieldstone to ancient seas and glacial mud, but instead might blame this geological situation on Satan. Indeed, there was an abundance of stone, but by 1830, in New England, there was a scarcity of wood. Some fencing was a combination of part stone, part wood. The

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