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At 25, Coginchaug Little League is going strong By Diana Carr

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Durham Recreation to move Summer Playground camp By Mark Dionne

the recreation camp for children in grades one through seven, has traditionally been Durham Recreation Di- located at Allyn Brook Park. rector Sherry Hill has a busy Because of a construction summer planned for her de- project expected to close partment, including new Pickett Lane for the summer, and returning programs and the Summer Playground a new location for the Sum- will take place at John Lyman Elementary School in mer Playground camp. The Summer Playground, Middlefield.

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Can we think of spring without thinking of Coginchaug Little League? For 25 years local youth have been sliding into home base, tossing that mean curve ball, and having the time of their lives. CLL was born 25 years ago, when Durhamite Al Herzog, along with the presidents of the Durham and Middlefield leagues, merged the leagues into one. “He felt that would make for a stronger league,” said Scott Strang, vice president of CLL. “It was time. The kids were going to school together, and the towns were integrated with their programs.” Approximately 500 players, ages five to 15, on 40 teams, comprise the boys’ and girls’ baseball and softball teams. “Kids of all ages and abilities are eligible to play,” said Tom Wenchell, CLL president. “Our league directors work to find an appropriate level for each child, ensuring that they have fun and can develop as players. We also want them to learn life lessons, like teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.” The home games, which

began on April 11 (Opening Day was April 26), are played at Allyn Brook Park, Durham. They go until the end of the school year, and are followed by the Little League International Tournament. Little League International is a non-profit organization that organizes local youth baseball and softball leagues throughout the United States and the world. As many as seven CLL teams, at various levels in baseball and softball, are in games around the state. CLL was the 2013 District 9 League of the Year. “This was based on our hosting of games and other things,” Wenchell said. “Our teams were very successful. Scott’s team went to the state finals.” And summer’s end doesn’t mean baseball caps have to be hung up. “For the past 10 years or so, we have had a very active fall baseball and softball program,” Strang said. “It’s part of CLL, and is played almost entirely with other towns. With 130 eight to 13-year-olds, the program works on skill development. There’s more focus on practice and less focus on games.”

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BOE plans to return two teachers after vote By Mark Dionne Town Times

At the regularly scheduled meeting on April 23, the Board of Education made plans to return two teachers, previously proposed as staff cuts, to the 2014-2015 budget after the referendum. One third and two fifth grade teachers, both from the contemporary program, were originally eliminated as cost saving measures due to declining enrollment. The

proposed cuts had left the contemporary fifth grade with a projected class size of 23.7, with a BOE guideline of 21 to 25, and the contemporary third grade at 22.3, with a BOE guideline of 22. BOE chair Kerrie Flanagan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parents had feedback. The administration and board listened and we have to do something weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never done before and that is the line items transfers.â&#x20AC;? Because the mailing with

the salary line already went out to the public and because the board is committed to a total figure of $35,178,402, representing a net increase of 1.74 net increase. The board plans to announce, at the May 5 hearing, that it will use line item transfers to fund the two teaching positions without increasing the overall budget at the May 14 meeting. Flanagan said the process would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;very transparent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been an

intentional commitment to change after the vote,â&#x20AC;? Flanagan said. According to Flanagan, in order to maintain the overall budget figure, funds would be drawn from intern and substitute costs and reduced funds for architectural and transportation fees. The decision was made by more factors than class size. Flanagan said that the administrators looked at the make up of those particular grades as well as the concur-

rent changes in education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With everything else going on, it was too much,â&#x20AC;? said Flanagan, who added that the board could permit larger classes in the future, as long as they were within BOE guidelines. Several parents expressed concern over class sizes to the BOE during the public budget hearing on April 10. The budget referendum is scheduled for May 6.

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Marilyn Monroe, James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, and Katherine Hepburn are all starring at the Durham Public Library with a series that began in April — “Classic Movie Matinees.” The library has scheduled a run of some of the all time greatest movies in Hollywood history to screen every Thursday. The series started April 10 with “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Library Director Trish Connolly, who selected the mov-

ies, based the program on similar series she ran at the Avon library. Connolly said the Avon program was “a runaway hit.” “That’s going to be really fun,” Connolly said. “It’ll be great in the summer with the air conditioning.” The line up of classic movies covers westerns such as “A Fistful of Dollars” June 12; dramas such as “The Apartment” May 1 or “12 Angry Men,” May 8; and one musical “Singing in the Rain,” May 22. What some consider the greatest movie of all time, “Casablanca,” will be

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Diagnosis movies: ‘Transcendence’ a nuanced look at medical ethics Special to Town Times

Transcendence is one of those movies that makes me rub my hands together with giddy glee. And not just because it stars Johnny Depp outside of any face make-up or silly costumes. Transcendence is the perfect merging of my areas of expertise. It is the place where movies meet medicine. Johnny (as if we are on a first name basis) plays Dr. Will Caster, a high profile scientist who has devel-

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head spun with possibility. If medical technology evolved to the point that organs could be regenerated, diseases cured and lives saved, would we be obligated to use it? There is always the risk for a slippery slope where allowing one thing to happen now may lead to unforeseen consequences down the road. But do we let suffering continue for the sake of suffering just because we don’t know what is going to happen? Do we ever really know what is going to happen? Caster is not the power-hungry entity everyone thinks he is, at least not in my eyes. He shows his humanity in his transcended state with every action he takes. His intentions are good even if we are unable to see the big picSee Review / Page 23

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Opinion Organic compounds sound good, but may harbor health ills By Claudia O’Connell Special to Town Times

( The C.A.T. Chat column features information from members of the Coginchaug Area Transition a local group dedicated to promoting a more thoughtful and sustainable, give-and-take approach

to living on this planet. Look for C.A.T. Chat on a regular basis throughout 2014.) Organic is always best, right? Words can be confusing, and organic, besides designating food and earth-care projects without chemicals, is also used to designate

Letters to the Editor Face the truth To the Editor: In the story “School Budget moved forward with class size concerns” (Town Times April 25) several people were quoted as saying the school district wants to return to greatness. This assumes, of course, that Regional District 13 was once great, has now lost its greatness and somehow needs to get back to it. What nonsense. Regional District 13 never was great in the first place, nor has it ever been. It’s basically an average school system in two towns with high property taxes being milked from sheep to support spoiled unionized workers and their benefits. You will never read

that in your local newspaper, however. What you will read is how great everyone in the school system is, but that should come as no surprise. People who believe they can save a planet naturally think they are great, and educators keep repeating that mantra in the hopes that children will grow up thinking they are great, which perpetuates the myth that people in general are great. No one teaches reality anymore, and even the adults in the community can’t face the truth — that is —the school system is an over-priced monster that produces average results. Mark J. Czaja Middletown

any chemical compound containing carbon. This definition applies to the organic in Volatile Organic Compounds. VOCs are not good for you. This is a bit counter-intuitive because we so frequently see the term organic marketed with a green and healthy spin. In many cases, this is a good thing; think about your pantry shelves and the cotton T-shirt on your back. However, volatile organic compounds can be bad. VOCs are part of a last frontier of knowledge and easily overlooked. VOCs are gases emitted from certain liquids and solids such as paints and lacquers, cleaning supplies (but not vinegar), pesticides, furniture, office printers, glues and adhesives and even permanent markers. Some VOCs to avoid right away include perchloroethylene found in dry cleaning chemicals, benzene found in tobacco smoke, painting supplies and stored fuels and formaldehyde found in countless household products. (There

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are many more items that could be mentioned here.) Our goal should be to limit our exposure to VOCs whenever possible. Where we have the most control is indoor vs. outdoor air quality — a good reason to send the kids out to play and to go out yourself. There are VOCs both indoors and out. Yet research and studies consistently show that VOCs found indoors can be up to 10 times the level found outside, and the average finding is about three times higher VOC levels indoors. There are long and shortterm health hazards associated with using products

containing these volatile organic compounds. Common irritations that show up are of the eyes-nose-throat variety. People can experience headaches, nausea, skin irritation and loss of coordination, including fatigue and dizziness. The trouble with these everyday irritations is that they can often be blamed on many potential causes, and not always linked to the correct cause. Some VOCs are big trouble and are known to impact the liver, kidneys and central nervous system. While some organics are known carcinogens in both humans and animals, there is a much larger number of VOCs that are suspected. Paints containing high levels of VOCs can cause elevated readings in the home because they literally cover the walls around us. Homeowners are painting all the time because they consider a coat of paint to be an affordable way to update their homes. What we may not consider is that off-gas-

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct. org for updates.) Monday, May 5 Clean Energy & Sustainability Task Force, library, 6:30 p.m. Fire Department Trustees, Durham Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Board of Education District, CRHS, 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 Town Green Tree Design Committee, library, 5 p.m. Clean Energy & Sustainability Task Force, library, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 Planning & Zoning, library, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Opinion 20th Anniversary: Birthday greetings all around By Charles Kreutzkamp

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The day this paper comes out I turn 25. After moving to Rockfall 10 years ago, I never could’ve imagined when I held my first copy of the Town Times that I’d one day be writing stories for the publication. When I lived in Missouri, Kentucky, and Utah, there was no free newspaper. In the era that’s been a rollercoaster ride for the newspaper business, it’s especially impressive that the Town Times continues to deliver free news daily on its website and weekly in your mailbox. While others I grew up with often talked about “getting away from Cow-Town,” I’ve been thrilled to return as a regular contributing reporter for Middlefield and Durham stories. The Durham Fair showcases our agricultural side, and we do have some excellent hiking trails, but culture

–and more importantly, diverse food options – are never far away. (The wors t pa r t about living in the MidKreutzkamp west is how diff icult it is to track down decent Pad Thai.) In my opinion, some of the most entertaining stories we do are the ones that don’t really “matter” – but when we’re not writing about a Durham-native rapping job interview candidate or about volunteer beaver trappers, we’re making sure people find out about charity events, newly opened restaurants, sports news about local teams you can’t find anywhere else, and perhaps most importantly (and least entertainingly), news you need to know about your local government. We attend budget hearings,

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board meetings, and more to keep you informed about what Durham and Middlefield are doing. When controversy strikes, we research claims, get you the facts, and present both sides of the argument to the best of our ability with seasoned editors minimizing bias. One of the most exciting parts about what’s going on with the weeklies department is our websites, which update daily with news about Durham, Middlefield, Southington, Plainville, Cheshire, North Haven, and my new beat, Berlin. The web brings exciting new possibilities to reporters. With a smartphone, we have the ability to take a video whenever we want — and now that we have a website, I can bring readers right into the scene of a students vs. staff basketball game. If you want to check out some of the other exciting See Birthday / Page 24

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Despite the rainy and cold weather, Coginchaug Little League Opening Day for the spring season was held Sunday, April 27. It had been postponed a day, due to the rain. C L L P r e s i d e n t To m Wenchell gave opening remarks to the 411 children, and their families from the towns

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The Strong School Spartans baseball team began their 2014 campaign with victories over Rocky Hill, 9-1, and Cromwell, 12-5. In the opener against Rocky Hill, Eric Debrum pitched his way out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the first inning by striking out two in a row. It took the Spartans a couple of innings to get their offense going. Up 1-0 in the third, the Spartans’ Cole Niedmann and Danny Turecyk singled and Luke Garofalo blasted a two-RBI shot to left. Griffen Saks followed with a base hit, scoring Garofalo, and just like that, the Spartans were up 4-0, and never looked back. Debrum pitched a gem, going four innings and allowing

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Summer Youth Employment Program Offered at CRHS By Nora Khalil The Summer Youth Employment Program is offered at CRHS. Its goal is to help students who have socio-economic and/ or academic barriers to employment find local jobs for the summer. The towns of Durham and Middlefield, along with Regional School District 13, are offering this program in attempt to help students, ages 14-21, find jobs for the months of July and August. Eligibility for the program is based on low household income and/or documented disabilities. A grant from the Workforce Alliance pays for the students’ wages. Students are placed in local businesses throughout Durham and Middlefield. Some participating businesses include Perk on Main, Durham Pharmacy, and Naples Farm. Employers benefit from extra staff while students gain work experience, learn new skills, and “test the waters” of the workplace. Employers agree to

supervise students and provide a secure business environment, familiarizing students with appropriate work behavior and work policies. “I have found that when students come back in September, they just have so much more confidence. They’ve learned a new skill. If they’ve done a good job, they’ve gotten a great reference. Many of our kids have been hired afterward and go on to permanent work,” Mrs. Shoudy, the transition counselor at CRHS, states. Mrs. Shoudy advises students who are interested in the program to schedule a meeting in the CRHS Transition Department. She also encourages students who don’t qualify for the program to meet with her for information about additional job opportunities. More information about the Summer Youth Employment Program can be found in the town halls of Durham and Middlefield or at www.rsdtransition. weebly.com.

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A Spanish Style Vacation By Lauren Melchionne It is an annual tradition that Coginchaug Regional High School offers its students the opportunity to take international trips. This year on April 11, Mrs. Alberico and Mrs. Germond took nine students on a ten-day trip to Spain in hopes to give the students a first-hand look at Spanish culture. When they touched down in Madrid, they headed to southern Spain for the start of their trip. They went from Madrid to Seville, Granada, and Costa del sol along the Mediterranean coast. “It’s a good opportunity for students to see the culture, hear the language, try different foods--all that fun stuff,” said Mrs. Germond. While in Spain, the students experienced all aspects of Spanish culture, from museums to soccer games and palaces. They even took dance lessons. Some of the students took a tour of Morocco. “Some highlights included attending a Real Madrid soccer game, a day trip to Morocco, spending time on

the Mediterranean coast and enjoying a ‘tapas’ tour in Madrid,” said Mrs. Germond. Traveling abroad is not all fun and games though. Costing roughly $3500 per person, the trip needed to be planned a year in advance. Every year, in preparation, the students and teachers put on a fundraiser to help lower the price. This year, they sold cookie dough. “We recruit a year in advance because [the trip is] expensive, and we need to give parents time to prepare,” said Mrs. Alberico.

In Spain, the Coginchaug group had a tour guide who did most of the translating for them. The guide accompanied them to all of the sites and helped them communicate with the Spanish people they encountered. The students and teachers were able to enjoy many elements of daily life in Spain. “[My favorite part was] going to the soccer game; it was so different from the games here...and I loved going to the beach,” said senior Aubrey Schock. The group returned on April 20. “We truly had a great trip with nine amazing students. They were well behaved, respectful and fun to travel with,” said Mrs. Germond.

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Prom Safety By Sarah Brady

After February, there’s always this kind of buzz in the air. That buzz is prom fever, and it slowly sweeps across the junior and senior classes until almost everyone is fired up for prom. Prom is one of the best events of the year for many upperclassmen. For seniors, it’s a celebration of the culmination of our four years at Coginchaug. For juniors, it’s a taste of what’s to come next year; however, in all the fervor to have the best prom ever, safety can be forgotten which can often put a black mark on what is supposed to be a great night. Every year on the news, I hear about accidents after prom due to drunk driving. Possible injury or loss of life can be avoided if you take a minute to consider the possible consequences of your actions.

Although I don’t advocate underage drinking or drinking at prom, if you are going to do something like that, please do not drink and drive. Have a designated driver. If you have to, call your parents. Being grounded is a much better consequence than getting hurt or hurting someone else. Also, prom is fun enough without drinking. You want to remember all the great times you had at prom instead of how drunk you got. Prom is supposed to be an amazing night for us. So dance your heart out. Have fun with your friends. Take lots of pictures, and post them all on Facebook. Just remember to be safe. Have a great prom guys. I’ll see you next month for our final issue of the year.

May Events Friday, May 2 5:00pm Fajita Fiesta @ CRHS Saturday, May 3 Marty Roberts Invitational Track Meet @ CRHS Track Monday, May 5 Senior Class Picnic @ Holiday Hill Tuesday, May 6 7:30-9:00pm CRHS Band Spring Concert

Thursday, May 8 7:00-9:00pm Project Grad Hypnotist Show @ CRHS Saturday, May 17 6:30-11:00pm CRHS Prom @ Fantasia Thursday, May 29 7:30-9:00pm CRHS Choirs Performance Saturday, May 31 Go Far Race @ Durham Fairgrounds

Scholarship Fund Annual Appeal *ADDITION*

We apologize for ommitting the Andrea Bradley Tucker Memorial Scholarship from last issue’s appeal. “The Andrea Bradley Tucker Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 as part of the CRHS Scholarship Fund in loving memory of my daughter who died in 1991 at the age of thirteen. This scholarship is awarded each year to a college-bound senior who plans to major in the field of health care, social services, or special education and whose future goals include working with members of the special needs community in an effort to improve and enrich their lives. Donations to this scholarship fund are sincerely appreciated.” – Alice Tucker Please send donations to: Coginchaug Regional High School Scholarship Fund, Inc. Annual Appeal P.O. Box 120, Durham, CT 06422

Durham Dari Serve By Jennifer Crandall That time of year has come again--the excitement and indulgence of a delicious ice cream from Durham Dari Serve. The whole town of Durham waits all winter long for the taste of this ice cream. As Coginchaug got out at 2:02 on April 4, 2014, the parking lot filled with teens and their friends to get the first ice cream of the season. Even though the weather didn’t really scream for spring or eating ice cream, it didn’t

stop anyone. The opening of Dari Serve caused excitement through the school day. Many students were thinking about what kind of ice cream they were going to get. Freshman Lauren Donnelly said, “I was very excited for the opening because it means that summer is on it’s way.” Now everyone in the community can get an ice cream for a special treat and meet up with friends at this favorite local spot.

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Spamalot: A Burst of Theater By Nora Khalil Monty Python’s Spamalot, hosted April 4 to 6 by CRHS, proved to be an enchanting play. Students did a remarkable job portraying their personalities within each designated character. Amusing, confident, and bold charisma bloomed from all the students, making the characters of Spamalot lively and entertaining to watch. The entire cast added to an outstanding performance. Senior Austin Barrett flawlessly transformed himself into a selfabsorbed, engaging King Arthur, successfully captivating the audience’s attention throughout the play. Scott Romeyn, although only a freshman, charmed the audience with his character’s witty comments

and wonderful songs. Garrett D’Amato and John McLaughlin, who played a couple that had fallen in love, kept the laughs coming and performed humorous musical numbers that were energetic and exciting. Julia Orosz played the Lady of the Lake and amazed viewers with her powerful, breathtaking voice during her solos. “Spamalot was my favorite play that I’ve ever been a part of,” junior actress Meghan St. Amand says. “Even if you didn’t have a major role, you still felt as though you were important. My absolute favorite thing in the world is to see how the audience reacts during our performances, and the fact that they didn’t stop laughing made this production amazing.”

Students, such as Brenna Goldberg (the Taunter), Molly MacDuff (the Mother), Richard Chi (Knight of Ni/Prince Herbert’s Father), Michael Brady (Brother Maynard), Patrick Holden (Patsy), Brian Blake (Black Knight), Abbey Coogan (Tina the Enchanter), Alex Marczuk (Sir Bedevere), and all others who participated in the play contributed to Spamalot’s success by pouring their individual personalities into each character, creating a lively atmosphere for which the play could thrive. Senior Brenna Goldberg expressed, “Spamalot was easily one of the top three highlights of my senior year. I had so much fun and made some great friends.” “I always had a blast at rehearsals, and it was always

something to look forward to every night,” sophomore actor Josh Martowski commented, “Spamalot was a great show to put on. It took a lot of hard work, but it all paid off in the end.“ The props and backdrops added to the professional quality of Spamalot. It was obvious that substantial effort was put into not only the acting but also the preparation for the play. The band provided terrific music to each character’s solo or performance and illustrated the excellence of CRHS’s music department. “It was really fun to learn the music, and the actors

were amazing. Joining the pep band was definitely worth it,” stated Sarah Collins, a freshman who was a part of the band in Spamalot. Altogether, Spamalot was a major success thanks to the students and staff that worked to piece this play together. Were it not for the outstanding effort from all contributors, Spamalot wouldn’t have been the pleasant experience it was. Thank you to all participants for giving the community an opportunity to view an amazing work of art.

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Book Review: Rebel Spring By Nora Khalil The ruthless King of Blood has succeeded in expanding his empire. The three kingdoms, Auranos, Limeros, and Paelsia, are now broken, conquered lands forced to unite into one large country, Mytica. King Gaius, driven by his greed, tirelessly continues his search for the powerful Kindred, and only then will he be satisfied. Princess Cleo, dethroned and wanted as a prisoner of war, has been captured by King Gaius’s guards. Familiar with the King of Blood’s cutthroat reputation, she is sure that he will order her execution. But the King recognizes an unusual opportunity in Cleo’s return, and instead betroths her to his son, Prince Magnus, in hopes that the citizens of his land will accept this marriage as a symbol of unity of the rival kingdoms...or better yet, as a distraction from

his plans to enslave villagers in his quest to possess the Kindred. Princess Cleo will stop at nothing to avenge her deceased family, who fell at the hands of the cruel King Gaius. She is determined to reclaim her rightful throne and free her people from the King’s merciless rule. Equipped with a powerful ring connected to the Kindred, Cleo must decipher the legends and myths in order to find the Kindred before the King. With Magnus watching her every move, Cleo begins to unravel the centuries-old mystery about the powerful forces of magic in Mytica.

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A Salute to Senior Arts By Marty Daniels As the end of each school year draws near, the seniors of CRHS set goals and put plans in motion for the next years of their lives. While careers in business and medicine are common, many students also pursue jobs in artistic fields, such as photography and dance. The Annual Senior Arts Showcase, held on April 29, promotes and

highlights student work from the visual, musical, and performance arts, giving the artistic students of Coginchaug a final chance to shine. The Senior Arts Showcase provides “a good sense of closure,” Visual Arts Director Ryan Bothamley explains. “It gives students a chance to show the culmination of their work - what

they’ve done inside and outside of school.” Allison Luther, a participant in this year’s showcase, agrees: “It’s a good chance to show your passion and what you’ve been working on for the past four years.” This year, the display featured a wide variety of student art, such as sculpture, painting, film, design, photography, dance, singing, and instrumental performance.

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Seniors Weigh Their Options By Abigail Eisner With graduation quickly approaching, students have the ominous task of tackling the question: What are you going to do next? Finding the answer can be an extremely confusing and difficult. Whether students decide to enter the armed forces, go to college or do something completely different, there is a lot of preparation involved. Rachael Judson is a senior planning to attend Eastern Connecticut State University in the fall. “I will be majoring in early childhood education, and I hope to get a job at the daycare on campus.” When it comes to free time, Rachael wants to fill it up with activities on campus. “I really want to try some intramural sports,” she said. Rinat Nadeau is traveling somewhere new after graduation. “My family is moving down to South Carolina where I will be attending the University of South Carolina at Hilton Head,” he explained. Rinat is excited about this new experience and is looking forward to figuring out his plans after college. “I’m going in undecided, but I’m thinking of doing an education major. I’m hoping to live down south after I graduate too,” he stated. Like Rachael, he plans on staying busy after classes: “I’m going to

continue with scuba diving and golf which are two of my passions.” Senior Charlie Anderson plans to attend Lincoln Technical Institute and enter the electrical field. “I originally wanted to join the military, but I’m not able to due to health reasons. I guess you just have to learn to adjust, and this was my second option so I’m looking forward to it,” he said. Many students are planning to start at Middlesex Community College and transfer afterwards to a larger school. Michael Sambor is one of these students. “I don’t know what I want to major in, and I want to figure things out before I go any further. I definitely plan on working while I’m in school though,” Michael stated. Katie Boris will also attend Middlesex. Originally wanting to be a chef, she now plans on majoring in hospitality management: “I would much rather be in the front of a restaurant than behind the scenes. With my major now, I would be in charge of stocking everything and making sure everyone is doing their job correctly.” Whatever their plans are, I have no doubt that our class of 2014 will be a successful one.

Seniors Jenna Barton and Molly MacDuff smile in their school colors. Jenna will attend Keene State this fall and Molly will be attending UConn.

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Change in Season, Change in Heart By Abigail Eisner With blooming flowers, chirping birds, warmer weather (hopefully!), and baseball season approaching, it’s no wonder people are hyped for the spring. With such a brutal winter this past season, the joy spring will bring for both students and the community is immeasurable. Spring is like the start of a new year, filled with resolutions. Senior Jessica Dontigney has resolutions of her own. “I can’t wait for it to be warm. I want to start walking my dog Snowball.” She, like most

people, is excited for the visible change in season. “Seeing the green leaves on the trees again, just to see life outside, that’s what I’m most looking forward to.” Sophomore Shaun Whitaker is ready to get back into her spring rituals. “I am excited to start going to Dari Serv again and to be able to play soccer.” Adults in the community are looking forward to spring too. Mrs. Daly, CRHS library media specialist, said, “I can’t wait for the warmer weather and to see the flowers blooming.”

She is also most looking forward to spending time outdoors. “I really want to start my garden, especially since it’s already so late in the year. I’m really eager to get a jump on it.” With the warmer weather approaching, people are ready to dump their winter coats in exchange for shorts and sunglasses, including myself. I can’t wait to not have to blast the heat in my car in the morning and to be able to spend more time outdoors with my family and friends.

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Boys Race to the Finishline This outdoor track season for the boys is going to be a successful one with hopes that long and high jumps will be strong and athletes will set new records. The boys prepared for a strong outdoor season by running indoor track this past winter along with hard pre-season conditioning. All of the upperclassmen have

helped the underclassmen learn new techniques to improve. Sophomore Wesley Benjunis says, “The boys outdoor track team is made up of a bunch of hard working guys. I believe we’ll have a very successful season.” The team has dedicated seniors who lead and encourage their teammates.

Serve, Volley, Win Girls tennis had fortyone athletes come out for the team, including five seniors. They have a solid number of returning players but also have a pool of new players. Being in the Shoreline conference is one of the harder conferences to play in, but with a positive outlook, the girls were able to grow as individuals and as a team so far. During pre-season, the girls gave it their all during conditioning for

two weeks. The team has very talented singles players in seniors Melanie Frank, Samantha Turley, and Emma Roth. Senior Rachel Judson says, “I feel we have a great team this year with some really great athletes; we’re hoping for a strong season.” The team has been focusing on improving accuracy and quick movements. They’ve been putting in a lot of practice and cheering each other on the entire time.

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Strides to Success The outdoor girls track team is putting a major focus on trying to make track a team sport rather than an individual sport. The many underclassmen look up to the upperclassmen as role models. The upperclassmen keep a positive attitude during meets and practices to set a great tone for the entire team. The girls hope to be successful in the 4x1, 4x4, 4x8 and the 1000 meter run. Most of the team ran on the indoor track team which really helped them prepare for a tough outdoor season. They

completed two weeks of pre-season conditioning to improve their strength. Everyone should keep their eyes out for freshman Megan Decker, sophomore Jessica Drop, junior Bailey Thayer and senior Bailey Maus. They are hoping that these strong athletes will continue to establish themselves as leaders who will pave the way to victory. Sophomore Shaun Whitaker said, “After getting second in Shorelines during the indoor season, we’re all really motivated to win Shorelines this season.”

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Kings of the Court The boys tennis team is made up of twenty athletes, six of whom are seniors. Most of the boys are returning players, eight of whom are varsity. The boys have been trying to improve their ground stroke and serves as well as their net shots. They were able to prepare for the season with two weeks of pre-season conditioning and maintaining a lifting schedule. To help the new players improve, they will continue to be encouraging and cheer them on. This season the boys will work hard on and off the court. Sophomore Kyle Judson declared, “We’re expecting to have a successful season and plan to improve individually and as a team.”

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For this upcoming Coginchaug baseball season, many can expect to see talent and determination on the field and at the plate. This year, we have four seniors who are ready to lead the team far in both the Shoreline and State tournaments: captains Jack Granger, Christian Adams, and Charley Anderson, as well as senior Taylor Sapia. With eight Shoreline Championships and only one State Championship, the boys are due for another States win and need to combine their talents to prove that they have what it takes to become one of the best baseball teams in Coginchaug history. “Pitching wise we took a big hit, but I am confident in my team to pull through. We’ll be great in offense, but we just need to make sure we are able to score once the guys are on base. You can never be too romantic about baseball,” said captain Charlie Anderson, looking ahead to what he expects from his team this year.

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Coginchaug girls softball is known as a championship winning team. With ten Shoreline wins and eleven State wins in the past 31 years, the softball team has a proven record of establishing themselves as contenders at both the district and state level. Their most recent win was in 2012 when they won both the Shoreline and State tournaments within the same season. Hard work and dedica-

May 2, 2014 tion are the two words that describe this team’s style of play. If the girls keep their goals a priority, then an outcome similar to the 2012 season is sure to be theirs. The seniors (Katelyn Williams, Deanna Puchalski, and Kiara Casanova) are especially looking to have another banner hung in the gym at the end of their final season. “United we stand; divided we fall,” said senior center fielder Katelyn Williams, describing her outlook on how she thinks her team should act throughout the season.

College Bound Athletes

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Victoria Buonanni - Southern Connecticut State University for Soccer Caryn Sibiskie - Eastern Connecticut State University for Volleyball Ryan Murphy - Western New England University for Football Morgan Kuehnle - Babson College for Basketball Kim Romanoff - Vassar College for Bsketball Kasi Whitaker - Occidental College for Soccer Tyler Kovacs - Western Connecticut State University for Soccer Alison Luther - Stonehill College for Track Jeff Cummings - ColbySawyer College for Soccer

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Golf has always been a game of skill, confidence, and hand-eye coordination. For the past 19 years, the Coginchaug golf team has proven to its community that it has these qualities since the team’s first Shoreline win in 1995. Co-captains Matt Fontaine and Dan Champagne are looking to point their team in the right direction and lead them to another Shoreline win. Most of the team is currently at par with a few key players, including Fontaine, who have the ability and experience to push their limits and break par for the first time in their high school career. Lyman Orchards is still the home course for our team, and there will be nine home matches this season. Coach Alex Edwards’s main goal for this season is to acquire a team who is capable of bringing the name Coginchaug to the top of the Shoreline bracket. Captain Matt Fontaine had this to say about his team: “I believe we can be contenders for both tournaments. Everyone on the team is committed to getting better every day and are great people to work with.”

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League team, comprised of 12-yearolds, made it to the state finals. “Coginchaug was the secCLL has won 34 district titles, two section titles (for the ond smallest town to ever eastern half of the state), two have a team in that,” Strang state titles, and one New En- said. “We have a very robust successful Little League gland championship. Last year the boys’ baseball program relative to the size From Page 1

of our communities. “I feel good about what we are accomplishing by bringing the community together for these events. A lot of people who don’t have kids playing watch the games. We have a real positive experience for families

to come together in a fun and safe environment,” he said. “Seeing the advancements we have made in the league over the years and the positive

impact this is having on the kids, parents, and fans is what motivates past presidents and me to continually make the league better,” Wenchell said.

Camp to noon. The Little People program will also make the switch. Both programs are open to Durham residents. The Recreation summer calendar features many other returning summer programs, including the Women’s Fun Softball League, the Track and Field Clinic, and the elementary and middle school football clinics. Tuesday night Fun Runs starting July 1 at the Coginchaug Regional High School Track. Cooking Camp, a new program, will have two sessions, one July 15 and 16 and one July 22 and 23. Hill said that instructor Christine Firth

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Applications are being accepted for the Renter’s Rebate program. Required documentation from 2013 includes: 2013 1099 Middlefield Senior income statement, a copy of the 2013 tax return (if filed); happenings proof of rent paid; utility payWednesday, May 7 - Spring ment history printouts; proof Fling picnic, noon. Sign up reof interest or dividends from quired. Call the Senior Center bank accounts, stocks, bonds. at (860) 349-7121.

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Friday, May 2 Dinner fundraiser - A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., at Fox Parish center, 10 Elm St., Middletown. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales spay/ neuter program. For tickets, call (860) 344-9043 or email info@CatTalesCT.org. Fajita Fiesta - The Spanish Honor Society has

scheduled the 13th annual Fajita Fiesta for Friday, May 2, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School. Music and silent auction. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call (860) 349-7215, ext. 479. Casual bridge - The Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., schedules casual bridge every Friday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For

more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611. Meeting - The Durham American Legion Post 184 is scheduled to meet Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m., at the Durham Library. All veterans are welcome. For more information, call Bob Frances at (860) 349-0881. Baseball - CRHS vs. Portland at CRHS, 3:45 p.m.

Softball - CRHS vs. Portland at Portland, 3:45 p.m. Boys tennis - CRHS vs. Portland at Portland, 3:45 p.m.

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first Friday of each month with funding provided by the Durham Senior Citizens Board. “It’s an opportunity for the seniors to reintroduce themselves to the library,” Connolly said. “We’re trying to open our doors to the seniors.” Some of the events require registration. Information on library activities is available at the library or on the library’s website, www.durhamlibrary. org.

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interns to help with the summer reading program. The interns will run the The Durham Public Li- summer reading program brary and the Levi E. Coe Li- desk, which includes regisbrary in Middlefield have used tering participants, tracking grants in recent months to im- books, and awarding prizes. prove services to children and The interns will also teach the teen volunteers and cooryoung adults. One of these grants, a dinate the schedule. Young Adult Librarian at $1,000 grant from the Young Adult Library Services Asso- Durham Public Library, Karyn ciation, will allow the Durham Gardiner emailed that, “This Public Library to hire two teen internship will be a great opTown Times

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Cinco de Mayo fundraiser - A fundraiser to benefit Oaxaca Streetchildren Grassroots and its sister organization in Oaxaca, el Centro de Esperanza Infantil is scheduled for Monday, May

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