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A soldier’s life recalled on Veterans Day By Mark Dionne Town Times
With no school on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, local schools held patriotic ceremonies the week before to recognize the service of veterans. At a ceremony at Memorial Middle School, seven veterans from Middlefield and Durham spoke about their own experiences in the military. Principal Kevin Brough introduced the guests and said he hoped on Veterans Day the students would reflect on their sacrifices. Each of the veterans addressed the students and described the realities of being a soldier. “It wasn’t what you see on television,” said Bill
Currlin, who served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. “War is a terrible thing to happen to any country.” Currlin referred to the draft and young men having to leave families and jobs. Many civilians, Currlin said, are nervous talking to veterans and children sometimes don’t know what to say. Currlin said he always appreciates the simple remark, “Thank you for your service.” Decades of service and several wars were represented at Memorial School. Stan Atwell described transporting soldiers to and from the European Theater during World War II as a member Veterans from Durham and Middlefield, from left: Bill Currlin, Bill Glueck, Keith Lohmann, Al Smith, John Capega, Ken Kindschi, and Stan Atwell, described their years of service to See Soldiers / Page 25 students at a Memorial Middle School Veterans Day ceremony. | (Mark Dionne\Town Times)
On tour with an avid bird-watcher By Diana Carr
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Olive Wysocki, of Durham, doesn’t know why she loves birds so much. She just does. Her passion for them began in 1996 when she went to Kenya. “There were huge numbers of birds there,” she said, “and they were absolutely beautiful. After that I started doing bird trips. There are so many colorful and beautiful birds in the world that you can’t help but like them.” Those trips have taken her to Africa, Australia, South America, Europe, Antarctica, and the Arctic. She goes with groups, led by a guide, that are sponsored by different birding companies. When she’s in her native England, she bird watches on her own. “Every country has its own beautiful birds,” Wysocki
birds nest in said. “There my backyard, are some a n d fe e d i n g outstanding their young. I ones in Costa like watching Rica. The their progress.” male quetzal’s Her three body is red bird feeders and green, draw an array and he has a of birds-chickwhite tail unadees, blue derneath 25jays, redinch green winged blackstreamers. birds, downy You wonder woodpeckers, how he can fly Costa Rica’s quetzal. and robins. through the | (Photo by Steve Bird) And bald eatrees with a gles and great tail that long.” In Antarctica Wysocki egrets fly overhead. She saw a colony of king pen- keeps squirrels out of the guins that stretched as far as feeders by putting baffles, the eye could see. “They’re which are hollow cylinders, in the water all year long,” on the poles; the squirrels she said, “and only come wind up in them instead of to shore to nest. The young in the feeders. She doesn’t don’t go into the water until feed the birds in the warm they get their adult feathers.” months, as then they have a Wysocki also bird watches natural supply of food. “But if you start feeding locally. “I enjoy watching the
them in the winter,” she said, “it’s important to continue feeding them for the rest of the season, because they come to depend on it. You can stop in the spring..” Birding clubs throughout the country do an annual spring count and December count, to determine which birds are going up or down in numbers, and which are new to the area. The most recent count done by the Litchfield Hills Audobon Society determined the total number of birds in the state to be 16,611. Connecticut’s state bird is the American robin. “Changing weather patterns are causing bird habits to change,” Wysocki said. “It’s warmer in the north now, so birds that normally would only go as far as Virginia are coming further north.” The white-throated spar-
row winters in the south and is replaced by the darkeyed junco (which comes from farther north) for the winter. In May, warblers pass through, going further north to nest. (The yellow warblers stay here.) The hummingbird is the smallest bird, and the only one seen in this region is the ruby-throated hummingbird. “Their migration route is huge for such a small bird,” Wysocki said. “The ruby-throated hummingbird can be found in the eastern part of the country and in western Canada. It winters as far south as Mexico and Panama.” Wysocki has no plans on slowing down. She hopes to go on a bird watching tour to Ghana in February. “Bird watching is my way of seeing the world,” she said. “I seldom go back to the same country.”
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Girl Scout Troop 62115: Laura Hinsch, Carol D’Agostino, Chelsea Cassidy, Tatiana Perez, and Sarina McCoy.
For over a year, Girl Scout Troop 62115 has been working on their Silver Award by renovating the kitchen at Levi Coe Library. Each girl must perform 50 hours of service on a project that benefits the community. On Nov. 4, the newly renovated kitchen was unveiled. Library Director Loren Webber thanked the scouts for their efforts as a slideshow displayed the work performed. Library Board President Ralph Sayward presented each scout with a certificate, thanking them for their excellent work, which the board memorialized on a plaque hung by the kitchen door. After the presentation of Silver Awards, the girls unveiled the renovation for public viewing. “It was hard work,” said Carol D’Agostino, troop member. “I’m proud,” said Tatiana Perez, troop member. Funds for the project were raised through sales of cookie and ceramic tiles. Over 60 tiles were sold and hand-painted to create a colorful back splash in the library’s kitchen, which boasts a new refrigerator, sink, stove and hood, all of which were donated by community members. — Elisabeth Kennedy
T he CT Leag ue of Conservation Voters has scheduled a free presentation about connecting and preserving the state’s communities with better transportation. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the deKoven House Com mu n it y Center i n Middletown. “Getti ng W here You
Want To Go,” will explore the upfront and hidden costs of our present transportation system on the state’s economy, public hea lt h a nd natura l resources. It will also present a vision for a new, 21st-century system that promotes livable communities, enhances public health and our economy, and preserves
our environment--all while moving people and goods to where they need to go. Hosted by The Rockfall Foundation, this forum is free. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Registration is not necessary but appreciated. For more information, contact Tony Marino (860) 3470340; tmarino@rockfallfoundation.org.
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In a Nov. 8 article, the Town Times reported that Nancy Currlin defeated Robert Liptak in the Board of Assessment Appeals race. There were two candidates for two seats in the race, so both Currlin and Liptak will be on the Board of Assessment Appeals. The Town Times regrets the mistake.
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Nick prevails in BOF recount Joel Nick prevailed in a recount of the Nov. 5 election tally to take the third contested seat on Middlefield’s Board of Finance. There were five candidates for three available seats on the BOF. David Lowry, Joel Nick, and Robert Yamartino ran on the Republican line while Laura Williams and Susan Heuberger ran as Democrats. Middlefield citizens were allowed to vote for three candidates and the highest three vote getters could take seats on the BOF. On election night, the unofficial count gave Yamartino 925 votes, Lowry 924, Nick 780, Williams 769, and Heuberger 736. The 11 vote difference between Nick and Williams was the difference between third
place and fourth place and the difference between sitting and not sitting on the BOF. According to Middlefield Town Clerk Donna Golub, the recount was triggered because there was a difference of less than 20 votes, which is the standard for an election to a board with multiple seats. A percentage difference triggers a recount for a single office, such as tax collector or town clerk. During a recount, according to Golub, the ballots are fed into a different machine. Absentee ballots, over votes and under votes are also checked. Th e re co u n t s l i g h t ly changed every candidate’s total except for Nick, who stayed with 780 votes. Williams picked up two votes to finish with 771, a nine vote deficit. Nick’s victory likely sets up
a BOF evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. Alice Malcolm and Mary Wolak, currently serving on the BOF, are Democrats. A third BOF member, Jim Irish, is unaffiliated, but caucuses with the Democrats. Yamartino and Nick also are unaff iliated but expected to caucus with the Republicans with Lowry. Golub said she expects to get letters confirming the caucuses and the new BOF in Middlefield.
Swearing-in ceremony A swearing-in ceremony for elected officials is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple St. The public is welcome.
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Thanksgiving holiday program Durham Interchurch Assistance prepares a Thanksgiving Holiday Basket Program for families and individuals. Stresses from financial difficulties, unemployment, medical problems, and other personal or family issues often create unanticipated hardships. Families or individuals having difficulties should call Durham Human Services at (860) 349-3153 to apply for a Thanksgiving basket. Families and organizations can sponsor an individual or family. Donors can provide food gift cards in gift amounts of
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their choice and send them to Human Services, Thanksgiving Program, Town Hall, P.O. Box 428 Durham, CT 06422. Gift cards must be received by Nov. 18. Donations of turkeys will be accepted on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street. Call Amanda at (860) 349-3153 if you are interested in donating a turkey. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate distribution from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 26. For more information, Amanda at (860) 349-3153.
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Thirteen students enrolled in the Vocational Agricultural Program at Middletown High School a t t e n d e d t h e Na t i o n a l Future Farmers of America Convention in Louisville, Kentucky recently. The MHS group, which last year was named the No. 1 Vocational-Agricultural Program in Connecticut, won numerous awards at the convention, which was attended by 86,000 students from across the country. The winners were in
four categories. In Forestry, the local program finished ninth in the nation, winning a National Gold Medal. Individuals in that competition were Stephanie Vopelak, a gold medalist winner tied for tenth place, Liam Mellaly, a gold medalist winner in 49th place, Kyle Amtmanis, a gold medalist winner in 55th place, and Maria Cherry, a silver medalist winner in 120th place. The local Poultry team finished with a Silver Medalist Award. The individual stu-
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Casual bridge - The Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., schedules casual bridge for every Friday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Jim Martinelli at (860) 346-6611.
Square dance - The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Sunday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Park and Rec Center, 559 Main St. Caller is Will Larsen; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (860) 828-5978.
Thursday, Nov. 21 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon, for a potluck Thanksgiving luncheon. All members are asked to bring a dish to share. A short meeting will follow.
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Ukulele workshop - Middlefield Ukulele Club has scheduled a workshop for Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged. The workshop features “Uncle Zac” who will provide instruction and support. For more information, call (860) 349-5656 or lucyr1953@yahoo.com. Comedy night - The Durham Lions Club has scheduled “Comedy Night with RC Smith” for Saturday, Nov. 16 at the New Haven Raccoon Hunter Club, 853 New Haven Road. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. A fee is charged. The R-rated show features adult content by comedians RC Smith and Billy Winn. For more information and tickets, call Kevin at (860) 349-0755.
A free community supper is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The supper features a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Dinner is sponsored by members of the Church of the Epiphany and parishioners of Notre Dame. All are welcome.
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Senior Briefs Durham/Middlefield bus The Durham/Middlefield elderly/disabled schedule for November: Monday, Nov. 18 - Out of county medical Hartford/ Newington. Thursday, Nov. 21 - Out of county medical New Haven/ West Haven. Friday, Nov. 22 - Out of county medical Meriden/ Wallingford. Monday, Nov. 25 - Out of county medical Hartford/ Newington.
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Joan Lombardo was recently hired as The Middlefield Senior Center director. New Office Hours and Senior Lunch The Senior Center office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch is served on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon. Make a reservation at least one day in advance, by visiting the senior center or call (860) 349-7121. Senior Center Programs
The Senior Center offers a knitting group, a card group, a bridge group, an exercise group, a yoga group. Dial-A-Ride Dial-A-Ride will transport seniors to doctor appointments within Middlesex County. It is necessary to be Registered with Dial-A-Ride is required. A fee is charged. The Dial-A-ride service operates Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Dial-A-Ride (MAT) at (860) 347-3313. Middlefield/Durham Senior Bus The Senior Center has a 17 passenger bus that transports seniors to out of county doctors’ appointments and twice a week trips. Recreational trips The bus is free; participants pay for their lunch. To reserve a spot on the bus, call (860) 347-5661. Nov. 19- Christmas Tree Shop in Orange, lunch at Olive Garden, and a stop at Talbots. Nov. 20- West Farms Mall, a stop at Trader Joe’s, and lunch at West Farms mall. Nov. 26- Mohegan Sun. Nov. 27 – Pier One Imports, HomeGoods in Saybrook,
and lunch at Lenny & Joe’s in Westbrook. For more information, call the Senior Center at (860) 349-7121. The Middlefield Senior Center is located in the M i d d l e f i e l d Co m m u n i t y Center at 405 Main Street. Monthly lunch menus can be picked up at the Senior Center or Town Hall.
Durham 60 Plus trip Durham 60 Plus has scheduled a trip to Mackinac Island for Aug. 17 through 23. Highlights include cruise through the Soo Locks, horse and carriage ride, visit the Kewadin Sault Casino, Old Mackinac Point lighthouse, Michigan’s Little Bavaria, Frankenmuth and more. For more information and a brochure, call (860) 346-0724.
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To the editor: To all the residents of Middlefield and Rockfall, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for your confidence in me. I look forward to continuing to serve you all as your Town Clerk. Donna M. Golub Town Clerk
Support appreciated To the editor: I sincerely want to thank all those who supported me in the 2013 election, who took their time to talk to me these last few weeks, and who shared their ideas and concerns. While I am deeply disappointed with the outcome of the election, I know that having a third person running for First Selectman had a significant impact on the outcome. That outcome directly affects all of you. I sincerely hope that you, the people of Middlefield/Rockfall, are well served for the next two years. Lucy Petrella Middlefield
The people win
To the editor: Th e o utco m e of t h e Middlefield Board of Finance race came down to 11 votes on Nov. 5. Last Saturday there was a state mandated recount that narrowed the difference to nine votes between me and Joel Nick, the Republican candidate. What we witnessed at the recount was a simple reminder of just how important it is to get out and vote. My race was decided by 0.6 percent of the vote. Even though I did not win a seat on the board, I consider this outcome a success. When Joel and I shook hands, we agreed that the true winners are the voters of Middlefield and Rockfall who
have elected a fresh face to serve on the Board of Finance for the next four years. I would like to congratulate Joel and publicly thank everyone who participated in the recount process. Because you devote your time and efforts, you insure to the public that the process works and is fair. Thank you for serving as election officials, moderators, and Registrars. I also want to thank all of the folks who voted in our municipal election. It was an honor to be on the ballot. Winning 771 votes is very humbling. Thank you for your votes of support, I sincerely appreciate it. Laura Williams Middlefield
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Serve veterans as well as they served us By Daniel M. Dellinger Special to Town Times
Durham Government Calendar
Monday, Nov. 18 Board of Selectman, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 (Unless otherwise indiAgriculture Commission, cated, all meetings are held in the Durha m Libra r y. Town Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 Check the town website at Sen ior Citi zen Boa rd, www.townofdurhamct.org Durham Activity Center, 1 for updates.) p.m. Pla n n i ng a nd Zon i ng, Library, 7 p.m. Recreation Committee, Durham Activity Center, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, CT 06455 P ublic Safety Facility www.towntimes.com Renovations Planning Committee, Durham News (860) 349-8000 news@towntimes.com Volunteer Firehouse, 6:30 Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com p.m. Fax (203) 639-0210 DM I A A B , M idd lef ield Marketplace (877) 238-1953 (toll-free) Community Center, 7 p.m. Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and businesses in Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. Executive Vice President and Assistant Publisher – Liz White Senior Vice President of Operations and Major Accounts – Michael F. Killian Senior Vice President and Editor – Ralph Tomaselli News Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence Assistant News Editor – Nick Carroll Reporter – Mark Dionne Advertising Director – Kimberley E. Boath Advertising Sales – Joy Boone Office Assistant, Press Releases – Marsha Pomponio
Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, Nov. 19 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Board of Selectman, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m.
During the recent government shutdown, many numbers were thrown around, but there is one number that stands out and it has nothing to do with the debate over the federal budget. More than one a day. That is how many members of our active-duty military, Army National Guard and Reserve forces have committed suicide over the last year. Simply put, we are losing more service members by their own hands than we are by the enemy in Afghanistan. Only those who experienced firsthand the horrors of combat can understand why most of these young men and women feel compelled to take such drastic and permanent measures. As Veterans Day ceremonies and parades occur throughout the country, it is important that we commit ourselves to do everything possible to prevent these needless and tragic deaths.
We are their friends, their family, their co-workers and their neighbors. It is up to us to ensure that veterans feel their service to this country is appreciated by their fellow Americans. There are many tangible ways we can acknowledge their sacrifice, but the easiest is to simply say, “Thank you for what you have done for our country.” If he is showing signs of unhappiness or depression, encourage him to seek help through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs immediately. If she has had difficulty obtaining the benefits she is entitled to, let her know that The American Legion has thousands of trained service officers nationwide who will help her navigate the bureaucracy free of charge. And if a veteran has made the supreme sacrifice, remember the price that has been paid for our freedom and offer your support to the loved ones left behind. Veterans Day is a time See Serve / Page 9
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Group offers unique understanding of veterans
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New members welcome anytime By Erin K. Butler
Special to Town Times
A new group has been established to offer support for the special challenges that veterans face. Veterans for Veterans CT meets twice a month at the Mount Carmel Christian Church in North Haven and is open to new members looking for a community with a unique understanding of life as a veteran. “These are veterans who don’t need medication or a psychologist, they just need to talk and other veterans are the best ones for them to talk too,” said Senior Pastor, Rev. Don Rivers at Mount Carmel Christian Church. Rivers said the group started out of a request from veterans in his parish, who found there was a need. While the group meets at the church, it is not religious based. Rivers, who is not a veteran himself, says
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to honor not just those who have fought for us in battle, but all of the outstanding men and women who served in our nation’s armed forces since our founding more than 237 years ago. Not all veterans have seen war, but a common bond that they share is an oath that they expressed their willingness to die defending this nation. Perhaps, most significant in preserving our way of life, are the battles that America does not have to fight. While we should all be grateful for the remarkable advancements made in military medicine and prosthetics, the fighting spirit and inspirational stories of
he is just there to “keep the group moving in a positive direction”. The group consists of veterans from all different wars, including Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. “They talk about the everyday struggles they are facing, such as when the government was shut down. They discussed what would happened when Nov. 1 came and the disability check didn’t,” Rivers said. “It helped for them to know they are not alone.” Rivers adds, with the staggering statistics of suicide of veterans reported at 22 suicides a day, he hopes “if this group can prevent just one”, it will have made a difference and been a catalyst for hope. In the future, he would like to offer a mentorship program for those getting back in the workforce, which would teach skills such as balancing checkbooks and interviewing. Eventually, he
would like to create halfway house for veterans facing homelessness. “Some of them don’t assimilate back into society very well after being told what to do every minute of their day. They have had all these decisions made for them and now they are lost,” Rivers said. In the spring, Rivers would like to expand the meetings to include activities the members enjoy, but right now, he says about letting the veterans know the group is here to help. “We just want to reach out and hold onto a brother or sister and give them a sense of value and hope again.” Veterans for Veterans CT meet on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, at 8 a.m. at Mount Carmel Christian Church, 5100 Ridge Road. Those interested are welcome to attend a meeting or for more information, call (860) 2023598 or visit v4vct.org.
our veterans are not due to technology. These traits come from the heart. And many of these veterans are women, such as Army Chief Warrant Officer Lori Hill. While piloting her helicopter over Iraq in 2006, she maneuvered her chopper to draw enemy gunfire away from another helicopter and provide suppressive fire for troops on the ground. Despite flying a damaged aircraft and suffering injuries, she landed the helicopter safely, saving her crew. For her actions, she became the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross. Women are major contributors to our military presence in Afghanistan and many have given
their lives in the War on Terrorism. The American Legion recently issued a report calling upon the VA to improve its response to the unique needs of women veterans. The VA and military health systems need to adequately treat breast and cervical cancer as well as trauma that resulted from domestic violence, sexual harassment and assault. America is home to more than 1.2 million women veterans, and they deserve our support. Let us always treat all of our 23 million veterans as the saviors of our country that they are. Even when the guns are no longer shooting. Daniel M. Dellinger is national commander of the 2.4 million-member American Legion.
Volunteers from the Durham Senior Cafe were recently treated to a luncheon by the Durham Senior Board. Above: Senior Board President Lainy Melvin is embraced by volunteer Dorothy Barker. Below: Volunteers and Durham Senior Board members at lunch. | (Submitted by Amanda Pedersen)
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Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Fridays. Holiday hours - The Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to close: Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m.; and Thursday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving. T h e G i v i n g Tr e e Librarians choose a selection of books that would benefit the children’s collection. Patrons may browse, pay for their donations, take the book home and wrap it. Books are brought to the library on Tuesday, Dec. 3 as a gift to the library. Giving Tree/Open House - Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Children are welcome to help build a graham cracker house. A visit from Santa is expected. Register at the Children’s Department or call (860) 349-3857. Holiday card program Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Make two holiday cards with Amy Hoffman. For ages 15 and up, space is limited.
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Zinio E-Magazines available - Zinio is an online magazine service that allows patrons to view full digital copies of magazines. It is the
same material as the print version. Magazine issues are not checked our so they are always available. Read online or download to read offline. A current Durham Public Library card (or a card from another LIOBN library) is required. For more information and Zinio instructions, visit www.durhamlibrary.org. Programs for Kids: Preschool programs - drop in. Bouncing Babies! (birth-17 months). Mondays at 11 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime (18-30 months). Mondays at 10:15 a.m. Time for Tots (2 ½-3 ½ years). Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Preschool Storytime (3 ½-5 years). Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Bedtime Storytime (ages 2-5 years). Mondays at 6:30 p.m. School-ages programs Story Magic! (grades K-2). Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Drop in. Dessert Designer (grades 3-8). Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Meet author Dana Meachen Rau and test designing skills. Registration required. Kids’ Club (grades 3-5). Thursdays, Nov. 21, 4 to 5 p.m. Drop in. Visit from Santa (all ages). Saturday, Dec. 7, 1:30 to 3:30
p.m. Cookies, crafts, photo opportunities. Drop-in. Programs for Young Adults: Afterschool Movies (ages 12-18). Every Wednesday 3:30 pm. Popcorn and water served. November movies are “After Earth” “The Hunger Games” and “Man of Steel.” Drop in, no registration required. “Hunger Games” Book Discussions (ages 12-18). Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6 to 7 p.m. Discussion of “Catching Fire.” Registration at (860) 349-9544. Catching Fire Prerelease party (ages 12-18). Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Make a Hunger Games t-shirt, food, trivia contest with prize. Register at (860) 349-9544. Teen Book Club (ages 1218). Tuesday, Nov. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Code Talker” by Joseph Bruchac. No registration required. Teen Adv isor y Group (ages 12 to 18). Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 to 4 p.m. Share ideas for the library. Drop-in. Tween and Teen Knitting Club (ages 10 to 18). Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 to 8 p.m. Share your knitting project or learn to knit. Yarn and needles available. Drop-in.
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The Toll Free Distribution Hotlines open at 9:00 am this morning for US residents only. You must be one of the first 785 callers who beat the 48hour deadline to have your infrared heater delivered to your door for only suggested $159 and free shipping. ( retail: $399.95 )
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Obituary Portable newsstand CROSSVILLE, Tenn.— Gayle Anne Batchelder, 73, of Crossville, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, at the Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville. Born in Meriden, Nov. 17, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Irene Jeanette Petro, she had lived in Durham and Wallingford before moving to Crossville, Tenn, in 1989. Gayle is survived by her daughters, Ann Eirich and her partner, Mary Holmes, of Durham, and Debra Eirich, of Meriden; her sons, James Eirich and Fitzgerald Clarke, both of Durham and John F. Kinney and his wife, Angela, of Mystic; her step-children, Vicki Batchelder, of Millinocket, Maine, Susan McOmber, of Concord, N.C., JoAnn Cooke, of Redding, Calif.; her sisters, Barbara Durham, of South Berwick, Maine, Alice Laffin and her husband, Joseph, of Wallingford, and Patience Besanco, of Ruidosa, N.M.; her brother, Joseph Petro, of Princeton, Fla.; three grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, John Clarke; her second husband, Kenneth F. Batchelder; and her son, Donald Clarke; and grandson, Paul Batchelder. Her services were held at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St., Ext., Wallingford, Wednesday, Nov. 6. Graveside funeral services were held Thursday at Durham Cemetery, Main St., Durham. www.wallingfordfh.com.
available through Durham library’s Zinio By Mark Dionne Town Times
Starting in October, the Durham Public Library has offered Zinio, a digital platform for magazines, free to patrons. Zinio offers access to new magazines for reading on computers and portable devices. “Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand!” explains the library’s instructional handout. The complete content of new, selected magazines are available with no limit on borrowing, and no due dates or holds. The catalogue of Zinio magazines, numbering well over 100 titles, is different from the selection of hard copy magazines at the library itself. “The initial account setup can be a bit tricky, but users who follow the detailed instructions available on our library website should have no challenges,” said Trish Connolly, director of the Durham Public Library. “Zinio is one more great way to access library collections from anywhere, at any time.” It is the digital nature of
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Zinio that allows the anywhere and anytime access. The catalogue of magazines is available through personal computer from the library’s home page with a library account. Zinio can also work as a digital app downloaded onto a portable device, like a smart phone, e-reader or iPad, for access to the magazines. The library has published handouts to explain and encourage Zinio usage. Connolly also recently announced “Tech Therapy Appointments” available through the library. According to Connolly, “Our ‘Tech Therapist’ are available by appointment for one-onone instruction. Librarians will do their best to answer your questions about downloadable audio and e-books, Zinio for Libraries, using the online library catalog and databases, setting up email and Facebook accounts, or anything else that sets off a ‘technological tizzy.’” Tech Therapy appointments for Zinio or other tech matters can be made by calling the library at 860-349-9544. Once patrons establish a Zinio account, they can get subscriptions or single issues of a variety of magazines. There are general interest magazines such as Newsweek and Reader’s Digest, popular magazines such as Rolling Stone and Cosmopolitan, as well as specialty titles. Cooking is well-represented among the specialty magazines, with over 20 titles. See Newsstand / Page 30
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In this Jan. 18, 2012, file photo, Alexes Garcia makes cinnamon rolls for student’s lunch in the kitchen at Kepner Middle School in Denver. The rolls are made using apple sauce instead of trans fats. Heart-clogging trans fats have been slowly disappearing from grocery aisles and restaurant menus in the last decade as nutritionists have criticized them and local governments have banned them. The Food and Drug Administration is now finishing the job, as they announced Nov. 7, 2013 that it will require the food industry to gradually phase out trans fats, saying they are a threat to the health of Americans. | (Ed Andrieski/ AP File Photo)
Q&A: What are trans fats? By Mary Clare Jalonik Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — You may not even know you are eating them, but trans fats will eventually be a thing of the past. The Food and Drug Administration says it is phasing them out, saying they are a threat to public health. Some questions and answers about the dangerous fats: Q: What are trans fats? A: Trans fats, also called partially hydrogenated oils, are created when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid. They can contribute to heart disease and are considered even less healthy than saturated fats, which also cause heart problems. Q: How do I know if I am eating them? A: You won’t be able to taste them, but they do help give a more solid texture to certain foods, like baked
goods and ready-to-eat frostings. Some restaurants use them to fry food and they are also used in microwave popcorn, biscuits and pie crusts. You’ll know you are eating them by looking on the nutrition label of a packaged food — the FDA has required labeling of trans fats since 2006. Q: Why are they so bad for you? A: Trans fats can raise “bad” cholesterol and lower “good” cholesterol. That can contribute to heart disease — the leading cause of death in the United States. Q: Are all fats bad for you? A: No, but they should be eaten in moderation. Saturated fats found in nuts, vegetable oils and fish are the best for you. Saturated fats mostly derived from animals are less healthy and should be less than 10 percent of a person’s daily calories. Total See Health / Page 21
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CRHS Has the WISEst Students
November 15, 2013
“Kick for Nick” By Jennifer Crandall
CRHS is part of Southern ConnectiBy Abigail Eisner cut State University Coginchaug’s WISE Women’s Soccer Team program is known mission to send soccer throughout the school balls to kids in Iraq. as an interesting and Young soldier Nick fun way for seniors to Madaras passed away bring their interests to in 2006 leaving a school and get credit legacy of sending socfor them. The WISE cer balls to children program provides a in Iraq. For every ball way for students to that gets sent to counfind a topic that inter- tries abroad, “Kick ests them, introduce it for Nick” writes Nick to Dr. Taber, the head Madaras on the balls, of the WISE program, sending the image that and if accepted work he is there playing on the project in with the kids. order to create a final Southern Connectiproduct and presencut State University tation. Topics range Women’s soccer team from science to Spancollected soccer balls ish and let students for the Kick for Nick work on topics that program with a goal interest them, giving of 100 soccer balls motivation sometimes by October 25. With a not found in traditon of help from the tional curriculum. Each Connecticut commumonth, we will provide nity, they were able insight on some of the to collect close to 250 creative projects being balls; about 30 of them constructed by seniors were from Coginchaug in the WISE program. Regional High School. (see WISE page 5)
Inside this issue... DC Info ............... 2 A & E ................... 3 School News ... 4-5 We Are... ......... 6-7 Science ............. 6-7 Sports .................. 8
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Christian Alberico’s Coginchaug junior Run to Christian Alberico defines the word impressive. Since ChrisSuccess
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Coginchaug became aware of this fundraiser by seeing the SCSU Women’s Soccer Facebook page post about it. Mr.Lombardo approved the donation of the balls because they were old practice balls that neither the boys or girls soccer team used anymore. Girls Varsity Soccer Coach and math teacher Megan Kavanaugh said, “I’d rather they go to a good cause than to stay unused in the basement.”
Photo by Jen Schulten
tian’s freshman year, the 2011 season, he has made remarkable improvements as an athlete. Along with the support of his parents, teammates, and peers, Christian’s determination to strengthen his running even further is at an alltime high. On October 29, Christian reflected upon the 2013 Boys Cross Country season, adding his views on his team, family and work ethic as well.
(see CHRISTIAN page 5)
Photo from SCSU Women’s Soccer
CRHS Animal Behavior
We Are... Eco-Club
Fall Sports Wrap-up
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The Staff
Sarah Says... Nerd is the Word
Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Brady Copy Editors: Dena Branciforte Emily Tuttle Sports Editors: Jeff Peracchio Jennifer Crandall Production Staff: Sarah Durand Melanie Frank Nikki Woznyk Contributing Reporters: Marty Daniels Abby Eisner Lara Ellison Nora Khalil Lauren Melchionne Advisor: Ms. Rebecca Suchy
We Are... The Devils Advocate! Check out our website crhsnews.org. Follow us on Twitter @crhsdevilsadv. Please submit story inquiries, pictures, or letters to the editor to crhsdevilsad@gmail.com. The Devil’s Advocate is the official student newspaper of Coginchaug Regional High School of Regional District 13, representing Durham and Middlefield, Connecticut.
Volume 20, Issue 2
By Sarah Brady
If you’ve met me, you probably know that I’m a big nerd. The word “nerd” would have been a huge insult even 10 years ago, but now, it’s a moniker I wear proudly. Nerd culture is a much bigger presence in our lives as teenagers today, so let’s take a look at some of the recent events in the nerd world. (Warning:possible spoilers ahead.)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Joss Whedon, creator of such things as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, is back with a new TV show based in the Avengers universe. Agent Phil Coulson, who mysteriously survived his battle with Loki in The Avengers, heads a new team created to deal with the challenges of a world that knows about superheroes. Other members of the team include Melinda Mays, a legendary agent with a secret, Grant Ward, a solo operator who’s not used to working on a team, Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons, two scientists who are so close that everyone just calls them Fitzsimmons, and Skye, a civilian recruit with a dark past. Everybody on the team has secrets, and the writers do a great job keeping you intrigued rather than burying you with all the drama. Personally, I can’t wait to solve all the mysteries, and I would strongly recommend this series for everyone to try, even just once.
Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim, from director Guillermo del Toro, is now out on DVD. If you didn’t happen to catch it in theaters, Pacific Rim is about Earth in 2020 after it has been attacked by giant monsters from space. Rather than letting Earth be destroyed, humanity teams up to create giant robots, called Jaegers, in order to fight the monsters. Our film follows two pilots, Raleigh Beckett and Mako Mori, as they attempt one last ditch effort to stop the Apocalypse. From the public, Pacific Rim has gotten average reviews (7.2 out of 10 on imdb), but in nerdier circles, it is hugely popular for its amazing characters and gorgeous visuals. If you like ladies who kick butt (here’s looking at you, Mako), giant robots fighting, or action packed stories with a hopeful ending, I’d definitely recommend Pacific Rim.
Doctor Who 50th anniversary
Doctor Who is a British sci-fi television show that follows the adventures of the Doctor and his companions through time and space. The show was created in 1963 with WIlliam Hartnell starring as the First Doctor, and although there have been some rough patches, like a cancellation in 1989 and a subsequent reboot in 2005, this show has persevered for 50 years. The current show stars Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor (the Doctor has the power to cheat death and get a new face), and Jenna Louise Coleman as his companion, and it’s popularity has skyrocketed, especially in the United States, due to various social media sites like tumblr. Anyway, it’s the final stretch for all the Whovians out there. After 11 long months of waiting and anticipation, the 50th anniversary is less than a month away. The build up has been great, with celebrations each month for every incarnation of the Doctor, and now, we’re on our way to the main event. Unfortunately, those fans going on the Washington Trip will miss the episode, but cinemas near us will be screening another showing of the special on Monday the 25th. That’s all for this month, my fair readers. Catch a few movies, enjoy your November, and I’ll see you next month.
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Foods Classes Stir it Up By Lara Ellison In Ms. Bowman’s cooking classes, Basic Foods, Nutrition, and Advanced Foods, the students get to make all sorts of foods such as pies, biscuits, rolls, and pizza. The types of pies that students make are apple, cherry, blueberry, and blackberry. The types of pizzas that they make are cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian, and veggie. In the foods room, they have many unusual cooking tools. They have a bread machine, a churro maker, and pizza stones. Many students like to join cooking because they are interested or they like to eat or cook. Freshman Danilyn Milano-Conray said, “Ms. Bowman is a great teacher and makes learning fun. Foods Class is the best!� It is important to try new foods to develop taste buds and to see what foods we like or dislike. In Advanced Foods, students get to make foods from another country by selecting their own individual recipes. Sometimes, they have food competitions. They had a scone competition on October 10. There were two winners this year. The students who were in the Apple Cinnamon Scones group were freshmen Ali Alsup, Charlotte Devers, and Marisa Poulin and sophomore Mary Oblon. The Maple Bacon Scones group featured sophomore Jordan Solis and juniors Tim McDermott, Mike Wade, and Grant St. Amand. On October 24 and 25, there will be a pie competition.
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Apple Cinnamon Scones Ingredients:
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2 cups of all-purpose flour Ÿ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt Ÿ cup butter, chilled 1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded ½ cup milk 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Measure flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough. 2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges. 3. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter.
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French Connection On October 3, students in Madame Taweh’s French II class communicated in French with French students from Toulouse, France via SKYPE, with the assistance of Technology Integration Coordinator Mr. Bill Kurtz. Ten of these French students will be visiting our high school for one week during the last week of April. Madame Taweh and Madame Cashore are planning, organizing, and facilitating the visit. “Our students were so motivated, excited and enthusiastic about the experience,� said Mme Taweh. There will be another Skype session on Thursday, Nov. 15 which will be available to both sections of French II.
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Introducing French & Spanish Honor Society Inductees The CRHS Spanish Honor Society and CRHS French Honor Society welcomed their newest inductees on Thursday, October 24 in a joint induction ceremony.
New to FHS
New to SHS Christian Adams Christian Alberico Amelia Bianchi Chelsea Blackwood Erin Blecha Julia Bowles Hayley Brant Catherine Brennan
Marguerite Busey Cooper Dahlman Garrett D’Amato Morgan Dickson Anna Ferrari Alyssa Gambardella Ty Kartiganer Holly Longobardi
Caitlyn Lowry Alex Martowski Jacob Ober Chloe Pedersen Jeffrey Peracchio Christian Perez-Waldo Rachel Plant Megan Quinley
Hayley Quirk Joshua Smith Bailey Thayer Kasi Whitaker Mikayla Wyskiel Photo of current SHS
Kaitlyn Mentlick Alexandra Bonin Conor Doyle Kyle Farrell Aleksander Marczuk Caelyn Radziunas Erin Smith Lauren Badin Michael Brady Abigail Coogan Michelle DeFilippo Isabelle DeFlippo Samantha Drop Emma Hintz Patrick Holden Angela Koerber Caitlyn Kranich Sadie Leiler Jordan Olivieri Melissa Parsons
Congratulations to all current and new members!
Tricky Fish
By Lauren Melchionne Over the past few weeks, sophomore Kia Boreland and juniors Diana Martinez and Michelle Mandel were able to train fish to swim through a hoop in Mrs. Siedlecki’s Animal Behavior class as part of a quarter-long project. Diana Martinez said, “[The key was] classical conditioning, operative conditioning, and teaching the fish that they will be rewarded for going through the hoop.”
Three to four times every school day, three fish were put through training. Students would take a piece of fish food, put it in a dropper, place the dropper on one side of the hoop, and wait for the fish to swim through. Kia Boreland said, “For two of the fish it was easy, but the other didn’t understand what was going on.” That fish eventually learned how to swim
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through the hoop. Meanwhile, three fish were kept in a separate tank and never trained, as a control. These fish,
when tested, wouldn’t swim through the hoop, while the three fish that were trained would. Mrs. Siedlecki said, “I
am very proud of [my students]; they did a very good job.” The three fish are located in room 204.
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WISE-est Students (Continued from page 1) Marty Daniels
Marty’s WISE project involves a new process that is extremely prevalent on YouTube, video game analysis. He plans on writing a series of video essays that highlight and compare the “good” and “bad” aspects of different video games. While he has been wanting to do something like this for a while, he felt he never had enough time or opportunity. Marty explained, “WISE provided a gateway for this to be something I can do in school, something I’m passionate about but limited in my free time to do.” His source of inspiration was watching YouTube videos of other people critiquing video games, but he feels he can do it better. “I really want to highlight the educational values of these videos,” Marty said. He chose Mrs. Walsh as his mentor because of her analytical skills, and he feels she will help him succeed greatly with his project--a project he hopes to continue even after the WISE program ends.
to create a fundraiser in order to pay for the projects. This funding would potentially pay for all of the plants used to design the garden; however, Jeff sees beyond the picture of just creating the garden. “My real goal is to pose the question-how do landscapes around schools affect students?” In order to answer this, Jeff plans to interview students in each grade asking how they like the garden and how it affects their dayto-day life once it is created. He feels that the garden itself will take a week or so to create, but the entire project will take some time. Mr. Thompson is his mentor, whom he chose due to their good collaborative skills when working together during his time on the junior varsity soccer team. “I really connect with Mr. Thompson,” Jeff said. “We always have good conversations, and I trust him in that he’ll guide me to come up with a good product.”
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Landscape architecture is an eye-catching form of design that utilizes flowers and other plants to create a garden or other form of outdoor architecture. Jeff Peracchio is using his passion and future major in college to design a flower garden for the students of Coginchaug. He plans to collaborate with Photo by Abby Eisner Coginchaug’s Eco-Club
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CHRISTIAN (Continued from page 1) Q - What is your work ethic like during the season and on the off season, and how do they differ? A - Well, during the summer I try to get in about 55 to 65 miles a week. Then once the actual season comes up, I begin doing less distance and start to run at a faster pace. Also, I always carb up before a race as well as eat lots of protein during my meals. I never eat dessert either while in the season.
Photo by Jen Schulten Q - Now besides your amazing achievements this year on the cross country team, how are you outside of cross country academically and socially?
A - For starters, I am in both Spanish and Q - What are some acFrench Honor Society. complishments you I have a GPA of 3.7+ have had this past and I am averaging as a season? mostly A student. I have also had the mindset A - One accomplishthat school comes first ment that I had this over anything else beseason was that I came cause education is the in second for the Wickmost important thing ham Park Invitational when you’re in school; unseeded race, which is however, outside of a race made up of about school, I am part of a 65 schools and close program called “Go Far” to 500 racers. Also, with Jen Schulten. Basithroughout the year, cally, we are targeting I managed to come in kids from Brewster to first place seven times. the cross country teams I was also the Shoreline at Strong Middle School, Champion representing making kids aware of Coginchaug. the sport and trying to get them interested in doing cross country when they enter high school. It runs through the summer, and sometimes we even go to the beach and play. It’s all about the kids finding common interests while running and having fun. This year especially, we were low on numbers for freshmen so hopefully with this program, we can get kids more interested in running as they get older.
Q - What are you looking to do in the future? A - Right now the only college I really have in mind is Villanova; however, I am hoping to use my skill [of running] to get me into a D-1 school and get scholarships to help my parents. Q - What is your relationship like with your parents? A - My parents have always been there for me through my whole life. It did not matter what decision I made; they always had my back. Even when I had some rough times in other sports, I knew they would always support what I thought was best for me. I have a strong connection with them and care about them a lot. Q - What is it like having your mom as a teacher in your school? A - You know it’s not that weird. I haven’t had her yet, but I might next year in Spanish V. Christian embodies how athletes should act: positive, motivated, confident, and studious. Christian achieved his goals and more, setting an example of how student athletes should behave to be the best they can be.
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Envirothon: Competition for Developing Environmentalists
By Nora Khalil
Envirothon is an international competition that takes place during the summer. This competition tests students about the awareness, knowledge, and application of environmental information. CRHS is a participating member of this well-known competition and hosts a club, run by science teacher Mrs. Susan Michael, that is dedicated to the preparation for Envirothon. Envirothon tests students on five ecological topics: forestry, wildlife, soils, aquatics, and a current issue that changes every
year. Each school involved in Envirothon designates a team of five knowledgeable students. These teams then compete against one another, eliminating teams in various rounds until a final group of students is victorious. Because most schools have more participating members than are allowed on one team, the extra students pull together teams and compete on what are called “wildcard teams.” During these competitions between wildcard teams, participants attend workshops based on each topic of Envirothon for forty-five minutes each. In
these workshops, competitors converse with other students about information and problems in that subject. Also, groups have to perform a presentation explaining their solution to the current issue of the year.
comments. “If you’re at the Soils workshop, you’re going into a soil pit and identifying the layers of soil. You get to feel it, touch it, and answer questions about the soil. There is knowledge but also hands-on practicality.”
“As a team, we have to come up with a solution to [the current issue] and research it, develop the solution, create a poster board, and plan a ten-minute speech explaining what our strategy is. It’s really good critical thinking and good teamwork. It’s all hands-on,” Mrs. Michaels
At CRHS, students train as a group, learning and absorbing a broad range of information about the environment. “Envirothon is pretty much just learning the content. We’ve met twice already to work outside on trees before they lost
their leaves. We do handson stuff and just learn as a group, kind of a learning session after school. It’s pretty fun that way,” Mrs. Michael informs. Envirothon is extremely beneficial to students who enjoy the environment and its complex workings. Jill Taber, a member of Envirothon, agrees that “Envirothon is really rewarding.” For more information on Envirothon and CRHS’s involvement, consult Mrs. Michael in room 201.
Eco-Club Starts the Year with Their Hands in the Dirt By Nora Khalil
For years, Eco-Club members have served as excelling role models to both CRHS and the entire community.
Tyler Bjarnason and Jill Taber identify trees in preparation for the Envirothon competitions. (photos by Susan Michael)
Eco-Club, run by science teacher Mrs. Susan Michael, is the year-round environmental club at CRHS. This club informs members about common ecological knowledge and instructs students of ways in which to keep the Earth “green.” Eco-Club’s goal is to improve the surrounding environment, whether that includes informing the community about their effects on the earth or organizing a group clean-up on main routes. Since it began in 1995, Eco has developed in numbers as well as experience. Starting with only 6 members, Eco-Club has grown to a total of 32 members. These members range from new freshmen to trained seniors. Through the years, Eco members participate in various activities, such as road clean-ups, maintaining the gardens and grounds of CRHS, and extending
their reach to students who want to improve the environment. Freshman member of Eco-Club Garrett Puchalski said, “We get to have fun while helping inform people about the environment. Helping the environment is a great thing, but people sometimes don’t know where to start. Mrs. Michael helps to lead the Eco-Club, and in this club, we inform people of what they can do to help.” Eco-Club contributes to improving the community. One of their ongoing projects is maintaining the bottle-shaped recycling bins around CRHS’s athletic compound. In addition to managing these bins, Eco-Club members are responsible for documenting the quantity of bottles collected and then graphing the results. Eco-Club also works with Boy Scouts Troop 27 to compile garbage waste during the Durham Fair and has received an EPA award (displayed in the CRHS’s cafeteria) for their outstanding accomplishments.
“Our main goal is to improve the environment, worldwide and locally, and I feel we’ve done that,” Mrs. Michael comments. Their most recent project was the creation of a memorial garden outside the Robert O. Mason Memorial Library at CRHS, which serves as a remembrance to those who have passed. “We were thinking about those people. We don’t have a memorial place, and we decided a garden would be nice. People could look at it and contemplate. It would be beautiful,” Mrs. Michael stated. Eco-Club continues to work toward a better, cleaner environment and encourages others to take small steps that will improve their surroundings. Member Nicole Sweet said, “Eco is a great way to get in touch with the environment. It is a great feeling to know that you are helping the Earth.”
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Eco-Club members spray-paint recycling bins, which are now positioned around the athletic complex at CRHS.
Eco-Club Meetings Second Thursday of each month Room 201
Photos by Susan Michael
(Left) Eco-Club members showcasing Eco’s bagdecorating event at Korn School.
(above) Eco-Club’s memorial garden at CRHS
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The End of the Race is Near for Fall Sports This season’s girls soccer team ended up very strong, making it all the way to Shoreline Conference SemiFinals. The loss was very hard on the team, but also make their desire to win even stronger. They’re hoping to travel far in the state tournament, led by 8 seniors with a ton of varsity experience. “We are all playing to our fullest potential with a large desire to compete,” said senior Alison Luther. Over the season, the chemistry between players grew, making the connection on the field stronger. Overall this season has been very successful and they plan on still reaching their goals in States.
By: Jeffrey Peracchio and Jenn Crandall
Overall Boys Soccer had many ups and downs. The beginning and the end of the season seemed to be more positive, while the middle was weaker due to many injuries of key Girls Volleyball did an amazing job proving to every- players. When all the playone just how strong Coginchaug can be. The girls gave ers were not injured, they it their all each and every game, and with a record of worked very smoothly to12 wins and 5 losses, they did not just show it on the gether, mainly because court but in their stats as well. With a younger squad they all have played toPhoto by Tara Dandlski than usual this year, the under classmen stepped it gether for a long time, and Overall this season so far has been going very well, up and made it apparent that they have what it takes understand each others to remain on the varsity team. “We did pretty good style of play. Throughout but the football team still has a long way to go. With this year,” said Captain Sydney Trusty. “We needed the season, many people’s many upperclassmen being able to teach the underyounger players to step up at times, and they did.” positions had changed but classmen what hard work is, the whole team has a very really helped for the better. strong work ethic. Each player has potential to keep From the start to the end improving and reaching their individual and team goals. It will be hard for next year’s Boys Cross Country to of the season, the motivaEvery player on the team strives to be better. Football fill the shoes of the 2013 team. Determination and tion became much greater. requires a ton of off-season work; as soon as the fall perseverance are the most apparent words to describe Next year with losing 8 seseason ends, they will proceed to lift and become stronthis year’s group. With a powerful run in States and niors, the season will be ger. “We’re pleased with their growth,” said Coach John an above average season, Coginchaug can be nothing challenging but they will Bozzi. If they keep training hard they will be as successbut proud to have those boys representing our school be able to succeed if they ful as they put their mind to. in our cross-country meets. Captain Matt Fontaine have a “strong moral atdiscussed this past season and his teammates: “We imNothing says commitment like the work shown by Girls titude and competitive proved throughout the season, and we worked harder Cross Country. This year, because of injuries, a demand leadership,” according to and harder each day. One word to describe my team for younger girls was needed to carry the team into a senior Jeffrey Peracchio. would be impressive due to the young guys we had that promising season. Although the group did not have as stepped it up this year.” many upperclassmen as they wanted, the team as a whole pushed through their mental and physical strains and The Coginchaug 2013 our cheerleaders exhibited a number of showed great improvement from the beginning of the Football Cheerleading routines that kept the fans’ spirit roaring season to the end. Captain Anna Ferrari said, “There is Squad demonstrated just through the games. With the football rea lot of disbelief that four years has gone by, but we did how powerful Coginchaug cord of 5 wins and 2 losses, the girls have very well. A lot of people stepped up because of injuries, spirit can be. Approaching made a significant impact on the football and we showed who we were.” said Captain Anna Ferrari. the end to the fall season, players’ mindsets. “[The cheerleaders] give us great moral support and motivate us to do our best,” said Coginchaug running back Wes Benjunas. Cheerleading captain Dana Foley had this to say about her team, “The reason we did so well through our routines this year was because we are so much closer together this year, and we have eleven seniors that give us a strong Boys Soccer supports Girls Soccer on CRHS Senoir Night. Photo by Tara Dandlski sense of leadership.” Photo by Jeffrey Peracchio
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from 4.6 grams per day in 2003 to around one gram in 2012. Q: If many are gone already, then what are the benefits of phasing them out? A: The FDA is aiming to get rid of those trans fats that are left in the marketplace. Com m issioner Ma rga ret Hamburg said the move could prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths a year. Q: Will it be hard to find substitutes? A: In some cases, no. Frying oils are easily substituted and food scientists have already figured out how to substitute other fats for trans fats. In other cases, it will be harder. Ready-to-eat cake frosting, for example, gets some of its solid shape from trans fats. Companies will have to figure out how to keep the item the same without them. Q: Will I notice the change? A: Probably not. Trans fats don’t have any particular taste, and in most cases other fats will simply be substituted. Your heart might notice, though . Michael Jacobson of the Center for Science in the Public Interest says the prohibition is “one of the most important lifesaving actions the FDA could take.”
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It takes a village A group of NaNoWriMo writers write at Sea Tea Improv in Hartford. | (Dan Jackson/The Citizen)
By Daniel Jackson The North Haven Citizen
Editor’s Note: Weeklies staff writer Daniel Jackson is trying to write a novel, or 50,000 words of fiction, during the month of November. He isn’t doing this feat alone, but par-
ticipating with now 230,000 other writers locally and around the world in National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. So far, writing this novel has been a solitary marathon, played out in my home after work, or in the local Dunkin’ Donuts (for coffee and atmosphere) when I can grab the only table that has an electrical outlet by it. As I write this, I am about one-third done with my
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novel. So far, it’s been me, the keyboard and a blank piece of paper for hours on end. But the act of writing is also communal. I’ll never forget the advice one of my journalism professors told me when I asked him how to handle the stress of the business. Gather a tight-knit group of fellow writers, he told me. Communicate often. Ask for advice. I still have the napkin on which I wrote down what he said. T he Nat ion a l Novel Writing Month also has its own writers network that sprang to life at the beginning of October. On its website, nanowrimo.org, writers began talking on forums and local Connecticut writers began planning meet-ups in coffee shops and other places with WiFi and lots of electrical plug ins. On Nov. 6, I navigated the streets of Hartford to attend a NaNoWriMo meetup at the Sea Tea Improv. Seven of us gathered around a table, loopi ng our laptop chords around each other and snacked on leftover Halloween candy. The support came as we talked about writing, complained about writing, gave advice about plot and character names, and, oh yes, tapped away at our novels. Erin Chaffee is one of the two NaNoWriMo Municipal Lia isons of the Centra l Connecticut region who coordinates meet-ups with writers and offers encouragement to those who are striving to reach 50,000 words in a month. Chaffee said Nano, for her, is about the community, about the people trying to reach a goal, developing daily writing habits. She started participating in NaNoWriMo in 2009 and she has not reached 50,000 words ever y yea r. Last November, she was working 60 hours a week, and then there was the eight-day vacation to Israel. See NaNoWriMo / Page 31
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Fall softball season a success By Mike Mancini Special to Town Times
Kudos to the girls from Coginchaug on another successful fall softball season. This fall was the town’s second year offering the program, and there was enough interest to field two teams at the Majors level and two teams at the Minors level. A total of 49 girls participated. Both of Coginchaug’s Majors teams posted winning seasons, with a total of 24 wins and 12 losses. The two teams combined for a total of 446 runs, and allowed 353. Coginchaug played in two different leagues and competed against towns such as Middletown, North Branford, Wallingford, Rock y Hi l l /Cromwel l,
Madison, Guilford, Hamden, Old Saybrook, Meriden and East Haven. The local girls played many games under the lights, and both teams participated in a weekend tournament held in Wallingford. During the fall season, girls get a chance to play positions that they may not be used to, or are interested in getting better at. The focus is on basic skills during the fall season and work on repetition of fielding, arm strength and proper batting mechanics. I believe that the girls who played fall softball will stand out as having made great improvements by the time the spring season starts. The writer is the Majors Director for Coginchaug Softball.
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Soldiers also observed the daily flag raising at the school. In addition to watching the precise method for folding an American flag, the students heard about etiquette for flying and displaying the flag in various situations. The flag, the students heard, was not to be used on temporary items, clothing, drapery, advertising or costumes. According to Cacciola, veterans in Middletown are active and supportive. Most of the men who came to IDS belong to more than one of Middletown’s groups, including two American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, the Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam Veterans, Jewish War Veterans and Catholic War Veterans. “We do stuff like this together because we’re brothers,” Goglia said.
Comedy night The Durham Lions Club has scheduled “Comedy Night with RC Smith” for Saturday, Nov. 16 at the New Haven Raccoon Hunter Club, 853 New Haven Road. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. A fee is charged. The R-rated show features adult content by comedians RC Smith and Billy Winn. For more information and tickets, call Kevin at (860) 349-0755.
Ukulele Club workshop Middlefield Ukulele Club has scheduled a workshop for Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. A fee is charged. The workshop features “Uncle Zac” who will provide song sheets, instruction, performance and opportunities to observe. The Middlefield Ukulele Club is for both ukulele players of all levels and those who have never played. For more information and to RSVP, call Cindy DiLauro at (860) 349-5656 or emaillucyr1953@yahoo.com.
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who served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1967. Tom Goglia, Bronze Star recipient and Air Force veteran, said he hoped the students would take from the assembly “respect for the flag and what we served our country for.” Cacciola noted that the students were different grade levels and would take different lessons from the assembly. Sometimes at school assemblies, Cacciola said, the teachers learn as much as the students. “I’m delighted IDS asked us to be here,” said Cacciola, who has been to the school in the past. “We’ve given them flags. We sat with the kids and did a project on Vietnam.” The veterans presented a POW-MIA flag to IDS, accepted by head of school Jessi Christiansen. The veterans
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Food safety can rescue the holidays Press release Did you know that every year, approximately 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness? According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health, holiday buffets, party trays or even a poorly stored turkey can be a culprit of disease. As you prepare for the holiday season with family and friends, the Central Connecticut Health District is urging you to keep your loved ones safe through safe food handling practices. Preventing foodborne illness can be as simple as following four basic steps: clean, separate, cook, and chill. The first step refers to practicing good hygiene, as
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out of the North Haven Congregational Church. The vast majority of the food in the pantry comes from donation, Riccio said. “Thank God of the people in this town,” he said. “They are very generous.” On average, the pantry helps 18 to 25 people a month. He is not worried about the cuts because the pantry has never run out of food and because it stopped being a part of the state’s SNAP program since March. Riccio said the state food bank recently downsized and decided to consolidate its efforts to food banks that were running out of food, like in New Haven or Hamden. Amanda Pedersen, social services coordinator for Durham, expects to see more people calling her asking for assistance in other areas be-
cause of the SNAP cuts. In response to the cuts, a family on SNAP may shift their budget and devote more of their resources to food, and then call the town needing assistance with, say, oil. Until a month ago, she kept food for families in need in a space in her office but then she thought “I need to make it bigger.” Working with the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, she opened a pantry on the Durham Fair Grounds. Now, Pedersen has shelves full of health and beauty supplies, pet food, toiletries, peanut butter and pasta. So far, only six people have come to the pantry. The SNAP cuts may affect some Durham residents, but it’s early in the month. “It’s hard for me to judge how many people will come forward and ask,” she said. She does see an increase in holiday requests from last
year, though. Doug Truitt, assistant community services director for Berlin, said the town helps about 60 people a month through its food bank. The residents in need of help can come about once a month and can get food from what has been donated. Currently, the town’s food pantry is running low. However, he says food comes into the pantry in bunches. During the holidays, he expects to help 200 to 250 households. Truitt won’t be able to gauge the effect of SNAP cuts until next year, after the holidays. Even then, “I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to make the direct connection to that,” he said. If the need for the community’s food bank increases, Truitt said he can’t do anything about it. He doesn’t have the staff or resources.
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Every Day with Rachael Ray, Beer Connoisseur Magazine, and Eating Well are among the variety of magazines available for cooks. Home decorating and improvement is another genre well-represented in the Durham Library’s Zinio collection, with titles like “Do It Yourself ”, “Family Handyman”, and “Country Living”. Library patrons get every page of the magazines, including advertising. Navigating by Zinio can be done like an e-reader, with a page scroller at the bottom of the screen so readers don’t have to flip page after page and one click access to articles from the table of contents. The Durham Public Library is a member of LION, a consortium of public, academic, and school libraries that is paying for Zinio in the first year. As Assistant Library Director Cyndi Shirshac points out, this has allowed the Durham library to start with a Zinio magazine collection larger than many other libraries. Zinio also is a commercial company and some magazines are offered from the platform for a fee.
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