Volume 20, Number 41
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
www.TownTimes.com
Friday, Januar y 24, 2014
Sugarloaf welcomes new director By Charles Kreutzkamp Town Times
Coginchaug High School interim Principal Don Gates presented the 2013-14 superintendent’s award to seniors Morgan Kuehnle, left, and Colton Gray. Before describing their accomplishments, Gates complimented their fashion. “It’s pretty bad when your students out-dress you,” Gates said. | (Mark Dionne/Town Times)
Kuehnle and Gray win superintendent’s awards By Mark Dionne Town Times
At the Jan. 8 Board of Education meeting, Coginchaug Regional High School seniors Morgan Kuehnle and Colton Gray were presented with the 2013-14 Superintendent’s Award. The award, given annually to two students by the superintendent, is based on a combination of academic achievement and contributions to the community. “We have two real shining stars here tonight,” said CRHS interim principal Don Gates, who presented the awards this year. “I wouldn’t want to be against her on the court,” Gates said of Morgan, an active soccer and basketball player. Morgan is also a DECA club leader. “She leads by example. She’s highly respected by her peers and her teachers,” said Gates,
who also cited Morgan’s c o n s i s t e n t ly p o s i t ive outlook. Like Morgan, Colton combined academic, athletic, and community service accomplishments at CRHS. A competitive snowboarder and football player, Colton also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, Colton built a pathway and stairs for the United Churches of Durham. Gates also cited Colton’s mission trips to Kentucky building homes for the needy. “He emulates our Core Ethical Values in all aspects of his life,” Gates said. Morgan, who works at Empower Zip Lining in Middletown, said she is interested in sports marketing and has been choosing her classes and work to prepare for that career. “It’s something I’ve been really See Awards / Page 5
Middlef ield Housing Authority Alma Elder says Sugarloaf Terrace, a senior housing project managed by the Middlefield Housing Authority, is pleased with the appointment of Peter Sibley as its new executive director. Sibley has an impressive resume, Elder said, adding that he has been a great director since he was hired Oct. 28 of last year. Sibley was born and raised in Middlefield. “He’s one of our own,” Elder said. “We all like him very much. His door is always open,” said Marion Ely, a Sugarloaf Terrace resident of seven years. Ely said she likes living at Sugarloaf having moved there after the maintenance of her own home became too much to handle. The so-
New executive director of Sugarloaf Terrace Peter Sibley, right, with resident Marion Ely. | (Charles Kreutzkamp/Town Times) cial environment at Sugarloaf bingo. “Sometimes we sit outis very enjoyable, Ely said. side in the summertime,”she Activities in the Community Room include puzzles and See Sugarloaf / Page 18
Taste of Durham set for 18th annual event Press release More than 20 food and beverage experts will be on hand at the 18th Annual Taste of Durham. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Durham P ublic Library. There is a fee to attend and seating is limited. Reservations are secured with a check and are made at the library. Attendance at the event is limited to adults The entry fee includes unlimited food tastings as well
as three servings from the bar. The party will go on regardless of weather. The Public Association of Library Supporters sponsors the event. No te d c h e f, Jo s e p h Aigner, will be among the chefs, caterers, and wine and spirits purveyors who will provide tastings. Aigner, chef at Brew Bakers in Middletown, was recently named one of the Best Chefs in America for 2013 and 2014. He is a continuing contributor to the Taste of Durham.
Longtime Durham contributors include: Cozy Co r n e r Re s t a u ra n t & Pizza, Durham Market and Caterers, Kim’s Cottage Confections, Lino’s Market and Caterers, Little Rooster (wine tasting), Perk on Main, Spice Catering, and Time Out Taverne. Returning from Middletown are: Anoho Asian Noodle House, David Alan Catering, Cold Stone Creamery, Haveli of India, Tschudin Chocolates, and See Taste / Page 10