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Solar farm contract delayed, controversy continues By Mark Dionne
sion, the selectmen voted to table the decision on the contract until questions were Argument and concern answered. The public comment secover a potential solar farm at the corner of Haddam Quar- tion of the meeting lasted one ter Road and Brick Lane con- hour and 40 minutes, almost tinued at the Durham Board all of it devoted to the solar of Selectmen meeting on farm. The solar farm, an idea March 2. A vote to sign a contract put forward by the Clean Enwith the company running ergy and Sustainability Task the potential solar farm, one Force, would be built and of the remaining steps in the maintained by Green Skies, process, drew more than 40 a private Middletown-based members of the public to the company. Under the potenmeeting. After a lengthy and, tial agreement, Green Skies at times, contentious discus- would then sell the generated Town Times
electricity back to the town at a reduced rate to run up to 10 municipal and public safety accounts for a 20-year agreement. Green Skies would also collect certain credits and tax exemptions. Many of the objections continued to center around property values and the placement in a residential neighborhood. “No one can tell me what’s going to happen with our property ... and we’re all facing that for the rest of our See Solar / Page 6
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Lyman Orchards held its 43rd annual WinterFest Feb. 28 and March 1. The “Frozen”themed event included a sing-a-long, meet-and-greet and photo op with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from the movie “Frozen.” The weekend entertainment also included ice-carving demonstrations, contests and games, face painting and much more. Pictured: As a steady snow fell March 1, Elsa and Anna entertained a large crowd of “Frozen” fans. | Photo by Brett Bogdan
At the Board of Education meeting held on Feb. 25, the first meeting after Superintendent Kathryn Veronesi presented the proposed 20152016 school budget, much of the attention and discussion concerned the addition of a School Resource Officer. The budget proposed on Feb. 11 totaled $36,218,006, a 2.96 percent increase over the current budget. That figure has since decreased. As business manager Ron Melnik explained, the increase for health insurance costs went from 12 percent to 9 percent, saving the district $120,513 and landing the proposed budget at a 2.61 percent increase. According to Melnik, health insurance costs are based on a sample of months and the most recent review was more favorable. That 9
percent increase is capped for next year. Veronesi led the BOE through presentations based on the board’s previous questions. The lengthiest presentation, and the subject that dominated the rest of the budget discussion, concerned the School Resource Officer. “The area of safety and security is the most important to me because I believe that that’s the foundation on which teaching and learning are built,” Veronesi told the BOE. According to Veronesi’s presentation, State Troopers choose to be School Resource Officers and undergo seven days of school-specific training that covers areas such as school-based laws, bullying behavior, suicide crisis intervention, gang activity, Internet safety, disaster and emergency response, and See Budget / Page 12
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The Middlefield Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following winter programs. Soap making - Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at
the Community Center. A fee is charged. Learn to make castile soap. For more information, visit www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com.
About The Durham Cooperative Nursery School The Durham Cooperative Nursery School was founded in 1957 and is still an integral part of the community providing a quality early childhood education program. We are about children discovering and mastering their environment while learning to respect one another. We believe parent involvement is essential to our school’s philosophy and most important we are about children and parents making friendships that last long after the Co-op.
Backpack Nutrition program food items to participating students. The backpacks are sent home each Thursday, November through June, with extra items sent home during school vacations. A donation of $160 supports the Backpack Nutrition program for a child for the school year. Items in need include cereal, easy macaroni and cheese, pancake mix with syrup, pasta, canned ravioli, applesauce cups. Donations can be dropped off at Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, 405 Main St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 3-year-old program meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm The 4-year-old program meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-12pm with an option for extended day until 2pm. The Durham Co-Op Nursery School is located in the Durham Village, 16 Main Street Suite 307 (lower level). If you have any questions, please call 860-349-9885 or email durhamcoopnurseryschool@gmail.com. For more information visit our website at www.durhamcooperativenurseryschool.weebly.com and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Durham-Co-operative-Nursery-School/442818429121021
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Book launch celebration for Durham author On Monday, March 2, the Durham Public Library held a book launch party for local author Leslie Bulion’s book “Random Body Parts: Gross Anatomy Riddles in Verse.” This is Bulion’s third “funny science” poetry collection. Bullion told the Town Times that gross subjects have an easy appeal. “Gross = FUN. I mine that equation to hit the funny bone – pun intended.” Bulion said, “As in ‘Hey There, Stink Bug’ and ‘At the
Sea Floor Cafe,’ each poem is a different form of poetry, and each one highlights a particular critter – in this case a human body part.” “Random Body Parts” mixes anatomy, Shakespeare, and riddles. “I’m always playing with poetic form, and the ‘big idea’ in this collection is the riddle approach.” Publisher’s Weekly wrote of “Random Body Parts,” “Bulion blends highbrow humor and scientific information while paying tribute to the nose, pancreas, skin, and more.” Bulion’s previous book,
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Above: Durham author Leslie Bulion, left, and Children’s Librarian Christine Michaud celebrate the publication of Bulion’s latest book, “Random Body Parts” at the Durham Public Library’s book launch celebration on March 2. Right: “Random Body Parts” mixes riddles, poetry, science, and Shakespeare. | Claire Linden-Dionne / Submitted “The Universe of Fair,” took place at a fictionalized version of the Durham Fair and gave rise to a fair-based scavenger hunt. The book launch party
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Calendar Dinner - Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St., Middletown, has scheduled a corned beef dinner for Saturday, March 7, 5 to 7 p.m. A fee is charged. Take out is available. Theater - Mercy and Xavier high schools have scheduled a production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” for Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m., at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown. For more information and tickets, visit www.mercyhigh.com.
Sunday, March 8 Community supper A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. Meal is prepared by Town of Durham employees; desserts provided by parishioners of Notre Dame Church and Church of the Epiphany.
Monday, March 9 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Monday, March 9, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. A blood pressure clinic is
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Thursday, March 12 Quilt Guild - The Greater Middletown Quilt Guild - Heart of the Valley is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 12, 7 p.m., at the Portland Senior Center, 7 Waverly Ave., Portland. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Sue at (860) 342-5342.
Friday, March 13 Square dance - The 4C’s Square Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, March 13, 8 to 1:30 p.m., at the Brewster School. Caller is
Saturday, March 14 Discover Mercy - Discover Mercy is for fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls and their parents to visit Mercy High School and learn about the programs and activities offered. The program is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required online at www.mercyhigh.com. Bingo - Durham Woman’s Club has scheduled Bingo for senior citizens on Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. Continental breakfast and prizes included.
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Trivia Bee - Coginchaug Valley 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. 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. Theater - Mercy and Xavier high schools have scheduled a production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” for Friday, March 6, 7 p.m., at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown. For more information and tickets, visit www.mercyhigh.com.
All are welcome. For more information, call (860) 349-9644. Theater - Mercy and Xavier high schools have scheduled a production of “Fiddler on the Roof ” for Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m., at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown. For more information and tickets, visit www.mercyhigh.com. Breakfast - The United Churches of Durham, 228 Main St., has scheduled a community breakfast for Sunday, March 8, 8:30 a.m. followed by a Lenten class at 9 a.m. A donation for breakfast is accepted. All are welcome. For more information, call (860) 349-3683.
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Solar lives,” said Haddam Quarter resident Marie Wilde. “We have to live with whatever you decide for 20 years. That’s a very long time.” Brick Lane resident Brian Olivieri said that the proposed buffer zone of vegetation proposed to surround the two-acre field of panels was inadequate. “This will impact quality of life,” Olivieri said. Olivieri charged that the solar farm was not truly a town initiative into green energy but a commercial plant run for private profit and should fall under those zoning and tax considerations. As at past meetings, residents questioned the process of selecting the site. The property was first raised as a possibility at a May, 2014 public hearing, when the town was considering a different site. Green Skies submitted an application for approval from the
Zero Emission Reduced Energy Credit program (ZREC or “Zee-Rec”), run by the state and the utility companies. The application, prepared with Durham First Selectman Laura Francis’ authorization, could only list one proposed site, and it was the Haddam Quarter property. The arrangement was approved, but if the site is now changed, the town and Green Skies will have to try for another ZREC award, which is not a guarantee. “The process itself has not been inclusive or shown any procedural fairness,” said Pauline Webb. “This has been forced upon us and I don’t think we’ve been heard. “Give us an inclusive process and a fair process.” “There was never consideration for the residents who would be directly effected by the project,” Wilde said. Francis let all the speakers continue with no time limit. She generally did not respond
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during public comment, and thanked most of the speakers before moving to the next. Opposition also focused on Green Skies and the contract itself, raising questions which ultimately tabled the vote on the contract. The contract assigns responsibility to Durham for early termination fees, which start at $1,774,769 in contract year one and drop to $42,842 in contract year 20. The contract also exempts Green Skies from town taxes and specifies that Durham will pay potential future taxes should things like solar panels or energy credits become taxed. George Eames told the board that the contract favored Green Skies too much. “The name of the company is Green Skies. I understand why. It’s raining green on top of these guys.” The contract is not written with Green Skies but with GRE 359 Durham HQ LLC, causing several opponents to refer to the set up as a “shell game.” Selectmen Steve Levy wound up as the, apparently, deciding vote after Selectmen John Szewczyk read a prepared statement indicating that he would not vote in favor of the contract. Szewczyk listed multiple objections, to the contract, the government involvement
in private business, and the risk to property values. “This certainly is not the correct location and I will not be supporting it,” Szewczyk said. Levy admitted that he had gone “from side to side on this thing” and wanted questions about the contract answered. According to Francis, the contract is similar to one the selectmen accepted concerning solar panels on the firehouse. While opponents of the solar farm showed up in more numbers, supporters also made their case. Several supporters noted the great popularity of home solar panels in Durham and said that the solar farm was a positive for the town. Kurt Bober called the solar farm an opportunity to control local taxes. Paul Griese, a member of the Clean Energy and Sustainability Task Force, called the ZREC program the state’s method of using renewable, clean energy to avoid building actual power plants in our backyards. Several championed the potential solar farm an asset for the community. Lucy Meigs called solar panels “a real plus for the town” and said that many would be proud to be part of that
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Attorney’s book helps locals deal with divorce By Charles Kreutzkamp
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A Durham resident is seeking to make the often painful process of divorce a little easier for Nutmeggers. Every library in the state of Connecticut will be receiving a copy of Attorney Renee Bauer’s “Divorce in ConnectiBauer cut,” a book packed with practical advice using Bauer’s expertise as a matrimonial and family law attorney. “I hope to empower people to make sound, rational decisions throughout the course
of their divorce,” Bauer said. “We all know not all advice is good advice. When people go through a divorce, they often turn to friends, the Internet, and various sources to get their numerous questions answered. Unfortunately, not everyone gives the right counsel. I have frequently witnessed the effect of bad advice on a divorce case.” Bauer pointed out that “Divorce in Connecticut” is not intended to replace the advice of an attorney, but the question-and-answer format of the book tackles topics such as cost, how long the process usually takes, and practical issues, such as “Should I hire a ‘bulldog’? – a very aggressive attorney.” Emotions frequently run high during a divorce, Bauer
said. For her, the appeal of these cases is in helping parents of young children move forward emotionally and financially, so they can co-parent effectively. “Sometimes, a divorce has nothing to do with the law and everything to do with the emotional impact it has made on his or her life… When there are children involved, you need to think beyond the litigation. If after your divorce, you and your former spouse can both attend a sporting event or even your child’s wedding without conflict, then you are saving your
child” substantial tension and anxiety, Bauer explained. Bauer also pointed out that for some couples, mediation is a viable alternative to litigation, to help couples get through their separation “with mutual respect and dignity.” Dawn LaValle, Director of Library Development, Connecticut State Library, said the state library system was pleased to receive nearly 200 copies of the book. “We will get them on the bookshelves as soon as possible.” “The book provides a lot of useful information specific to
Connecticut residents, so it will be particularly beneficial for patrons needing this type of guidance,” said Head of Adult Services at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Carrie Tyszka. The Durham library was pleased to receive a copy of “Divorce in Connecticut,” Library Director Trish Connolly said. “Durham is full of diverse writing talent – everything from children’s books to adult mystery, romance, science fiction, and a range of nonfiction subjects including healthcare and, now, divorce guidance.”
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Opinion Help save Camp Nerden’s pool By Erin Smith
I am a senior at Coginchaug Regional High School. For the last four years I have been closely involved with the John J. Nerden R.T.C. Camp (located next to Powder Ridge). Camp Nerden has the heavens, asking “Mama, served hundreds of cogniOld Man Winter has rewhat is this?” That’s one of tively-impaired children and ally been kicking up his my favorite memories. adults in Central Connectiheels, hasn’t he? I know I could hardly wait for cut for the past 50 years. most people are longing my boys to delve into winEach summer approximately for blue skies and flowers ter with all the enthusiasm 75 to 100 children and adults and the serenade of birds I had had as a kid. It didn’t attend camp for seven under their window in the quite work out that way. I weeks, free of charge. morning. They may feel remember playing out in I have had the privilege of like they are living endless the backyard like I was six working as one of the lifedays in a frozen tundra. But years old, making tracks guards the past two sumhang in there. We’re on the and a snowman, and I was mers. However, we were homestretch. oh-so-glad to be back, while met with many challenges Meanwhile, I’ve been they watched me from the regarding the pool, which swimming in memories of past winters with those two window. Finally they opened is in major disrepair. There it and shouted out, “Can you are many cracks in the pool cherubs, long grown and come in and make our supand the old filter and vacgone, of mine. Though I am per now?” Oops! uum systems forced us to Connecticut born and bred, My younger son never did shut down the pool for days my two sons were hatched take to winter. He always on end this past summer. in Georgia, and I could not Camp Nerden in Middlefield is coming up on its 50th year, said it was too white and Because I want to make conceive of their childhood and Rose (pictured) has been an enthusiastic camper the too cold, an observation being spent without sled| Erin Smith / Submitted with which, I imagine, many ding and ice skating and See Pool / Page 9 entire time. people agree. For the most snowball fights. So I talked part, he did not want to put my then-husband into us Letters to the Editor so much as a toe outside moving up here in time for in the winter. I remember my older son to start kinone time when I took them dergarten. The first time it Apology is in order snowed my younger son was adequate notice in the future. baffled. He kept looking to George Eames, Moderator See Memories / Page 14 To the editor: The Rev. Stephen Washburn, Interim We would like to sincerely apologize for Senior Pastor the hardship and stress caused Ms. Kimberly McCarter and family when snow safety concerns closed the campus of No religious exemptions P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 United Churches of Durham on Feb. 15. BeTo the editor: www.towntimes.com fore her letter was published, our adminisRegarding religious vaccine exemptions; trator phoned to personally apologize. Our last week Ms. Carolyn Salzano presented the News (203) 317-2256 news@towntimes.com moderator has also attempted to reach her argument that our state legislators were not Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com by telephone. capable of deciding what a valid religious Fax (203) 639-0210 We also wish to note that by 6 p.m. on Sat- exemption is. 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Camp Nerden’s 50th anniversary as special as possible, I decided to take on an independent senior project to assist camp in raising the funds to replace the pool. Although this is a $40,000 job, I have made it my personal goal to raise $10,000. If enough money is raised, we hope to make the pool more handicap-friendly so that all campers can fully enjoy the favorite activity of the day. I have created a GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/i10s1w. If people would rather send a check, it should be
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of Christian burial on Wednesday, March 4, at St. Joseph Church, 22 Goodwill Ave., Meriden. Everyone is asked to gather at the church. Burial took place at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, 405 Allen Ave., Meriden, CT 06451; or to the American Diabetes Association, 306 Industrial Park Road 105, Middletown, CT 06457. For online condolences, please visit www.jferryfh.com.
The United Churches of Durham has scheduled Sunday morning Lenten Series of discussions on prayer, chant and stress reduction. Participants need not be a member of any church, just interested in the topic and able to respect others whose views may differ from their own. Sessions are scheduled for 9 to 9:30 a.m. on the six Sundays of Lent, in Fairchild House at the United Churches, 228 Main St. Sessions will be led by Dr. Clara Chapman, a Deacon of the United Churches and psychologist, and the Rev. Stephen Washburn, Interim Senior Pastor at the United Churches. For more information and to reserve a seat, call the church at (860) 349-3683 or e-mail the.united.churches@ snet.net. All are welcome.
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community outreach. Veronesi stressed that a trooper was not just for law enforcement and protection against tragedy at Coginchaug Regional High School, but a broad resource, “someone who would be a part of our entire district canvas and would spend time at all of our schools.” “My primary concern isn’t that there’s going to be a mass casualty incident that I need to respond to, rather it’s the depth and the breadth that
help us maintain a safe and secure environment,” Veronesi said. The proposed 2015-2016 budget allocates $100,000 for the School Resource Officer, with Durham picking up an additional $30,000. During certain weeks, the officer would be assigned to Durham. Reaction from BOE members ranged from skeptical to hostile. “I’m not buying it,” said BOE member Jeremy Renninghoff. “This only came up because [Durham First
Selectman] Laura Francis called you [Veronesi] and she wants the school district and, by extension, the town of Middlefield to subsidize having another cop in the town. That’s what this is all about.” “I’m just tired of Durham, Durham, Durham, Durham. The whole world doesn’t revolve around stinking Durham,” said Renninghoff, a Middlefield BOE representative. Renninghoff questioned if the officer would leave their school post for an incident in Durham, a question that was
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to fund troopers, calling the issue “the elephant in the room.” Several questions from BOE members hovered around the job description. Referring to a list of training areas for a School Resource Officers, BOE member Bob Fulton said, “When I see this list, that question [of training] is even more pertinent ... I’m not sure what law enforcement training brings to bear on mental health and substance abuse and ... these other things that we’re doing in other places in the district with other people.” Governor Malloy’s proposed budget may cut aid to towns for Resident State Troopers, which may increase the cost for the towns. BOE members received a letter from a John Lyman parent that questioned whether the presence of the trooper would diminish the authority of the administrators and lead to the criminalization of student behavior. After reaching out to superintendents who have a School Resource Officer, Veronesi said she found that “to a person, the superintendents say they wouldn’t do without one” and that parents appreciate having a trooper available. Although the meeting was the first after the budget presentation, only two members of the public commented. At the beginning of the meeting, the board was asked if the BASREP program would end if Korn school were closed. BOE members said that they intended to continue BASREP. A second member of the public commented at the end of the meeting, calling Renninghoff ’s earlier comments “unprofessional” and suggesting that students would be more likely to seek help from a teacher than a trooper. The BOE meets every Wednesday in March at 7:30 p.m. at Strong school.
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Library Programs
Library hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Fridays.
Passes, Zinio Levi E. Coe Library has museum passes. Multiple state parks and forests are available. The Levi E. Coe Library subscribes to Zinio. Patrons may access over a dozen different magazines online.
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6:30 to 8 p.m. For adults with little or no computer experience and will address basic computer skills. Registration required. Internet Basics - Wednesday, March 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m. or 6:30 to 8 p.m. For adults with little or no computer experience and will address web browsers, search engines, navigation, and Internet safety. Registration required. Mystery Book Discussion - Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. “The Devotion of Suspect X” by Keigo Hinashino.
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ating senior who will attend a two- or four-year college, university or trade school is eligible. For more information and criteria, visit www. rsd13ct.org/schools/crhs/ Sacred Heart Academy srhs-guid/index.html. DeadLocal students named to the line is Wednesday, March 25. second marking period honor Applicants with last names A through M, deadline is roll. High honors - Julia Davis, 8:50 a.m.; applicants with last names N through Z, deadline Lauren Davis of Middlefield. is 12:35 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Scholarship Dunkin’ Donuts plans Coginchaug High School Scholarship Fund is accepting applications. Any graduSee School / Page 14
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return to the comfort of his own home. I was not proud of myself. But sometimes I did manage to coax him outside. And those times the three of us would go sledding and make a snowman and explore the woods next to our house and play “duck, duck, goose.” My sons left our Connecticut winters long ago, but I’m still going strong in my revelry of this season. I made a snowman the other day. It’s a sad-looking thing, though. No part of his body is round, but rather all angles and protrusions. The head is positively
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both to the pond on Route 68 (in Durham) to go ice skating. Jordan kept asking if we could go home, and I kept saying in just a minute, but I was having such a great time (I so love ice skating) that that minute was taking its sweet time in arriving. So my boy deliberately thrust his foot through the ice, which meant he was now wet and we had to go home. The poor little tyke. He was willing to fling himself into a pond in order to
frightening. I used dates for the eyes, and one fell out, so now he looks like a oneeyed pirate. I should get him a patch, just to complete the look. And his stick arms are not at all lined up with each other, so he looks all askew. But I had so much fun making him. When the snow is not so deep that I fear I will fall straight away and not be found until the spring thaw, I will take a jaunt through the woods, like the boys and I used to do, just for old time’s sake. I’ll pay a visit to our hideaway spots, and I imagine I will engage in
a rousing game of “duck, duck, goose.” I do know, however, that the game loses some of its allure when you must play the part of both the duck and the goose. So while we are all waiting for Mother Nature to deal us a better hand, I’ll wrap myself up in my memories, and I’ll keep frolicking in the snow. Birds serenading me under my window does sound good, though. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can contact her at princessdi7@sbcglobal.net.
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to award 50 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in Connecticut, as part of a Community Partnership program. For more information, criteria and an application, visit www.dunkindonuts.com/ scholarship. Deadline is Sunday, March 18. The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual grants to be awarded to students pursuing a career in nursing or music. Applicants must be accepted at an accredited college or university. Applications are available at school guidance offices or at www.vocalchords20.org. Deadline is Friday, March 31. For more information, call (860) 277-3913.
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By Alan Pease In a matchup of near equals, Coginchaug and Cromwell – both 11-8 entering the contest – looked to end their regular season with a win on Monday, Feb. 23. A “W” could bolster both conference and state tournament seedings. A loss would leave a sour taste in the mouths of the losers. Coginchaug made sure it tasted sweet victory with a 5547 decision over the Panthers to finish the regular season at 12-8. After allowing Cromwell to get within one point in the fourth quarter, 43-42, a Zach Terrill 3-pointer and a near perfect display of free throw
The local boys used a 10-2 run to extend their lead to 12 midway through the third, but a 9-3 Panther run brought Cromwell back in striking distance entering the fourth, 38-33. After Cromwell chipped Coginchaug’s lead to one and Terrill’s subsequent three, the Devils finished 9-of-10 from the charity stripe to seal the victory. For Cromwell, Peter Dewey scored 10 and Sean Devalle 10. The win helped propel the Devils to the 16th seed in the Class S state tournament. Coginchaug will host 17th-seeded Two Rivers (11-8) Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. The winner will most likely face Sacred Heart (20-0), the top seed, in Round 2.
shooting from the Devils helped propel them to victory. Cameron Powers and Conor Doyle led the way for Coginchaug with 15 points each, while Terrill chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Devin Rodrigue added seven points, six boards and three blocks. Powers and Doyle combined for eight rebounds and three assists. The contest proved to be a back and forth affair early, with Doyle giving the Devils a one-point lead after the first quarter, 11-10. After two more lead changes in the second frame, Doyle gave Coginchaug the lead for good at 18-16. The Devils went into the half with a 26-22 edge.
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