03-29-2013 town times

Volume 19, Number 51 Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall www.TownTimes.com Friday, March 29, 2013

In this issue ...Calendar..........................4Devil’s Advocate............11Faith ................................6

By Diana Carr Special to the Town Times

Walk into Kathy Duffy’skitchen and it feels likeyou’re back in Grandma’s

cozy kitchen, saturated withthe aromas of her freshmade-from-scratch, baked-with-love bread. Be assured,Duffy does not disappoint.Her breads offer up the same

palate-pleasing wholesomegoodness as Grandma’s.

Duffy’s passion for bread-making began before her 17-year-old son, Jesse, was born.At that time she had a stress-ful job as a psychiatric coun-selor and coming home tobake bread was what helpedher unwind.

“I learned by readingbooks,” she said. “Those ear-ly breads, though, weredoorstoppers. They were soheavy.”

The ensuing years of class-es, learning from her mother,apprenticing with bakers,and working as a baker ledher to her present-day busi-ness, Sweet Sage Bakery,which she runs out of herRockfall home.

She makes artisan bread(made from organic wheat),as well as gourmet scones,muffins, and a variety of

Rockfall baker brings Old World-style breads to area

See Bread, page 22

Photo by Diana Carr

In her Rockfall kitchen, Kathy Duffy checks on a loaf ofhomeade bread.

Town Times photo by Mark Dionne

The O Bee Wan Kenobees are the trivia masters.From left: Chris Balay, David Turley, Lisa Alonso,Dan Shoemaker, and Trish Dynia. More photosfrom the event page 10.

To bee or not to bee? Trivia, that is On March 22, the Coginchaug Valley Education Founda-

tion replaced its annual spelling bee with a trivia bee atStrong School. Emcees Mike Klimas and Donna Matteifired questions at 22 costumed teams competing in four“swarms” and a championship round.

The Star Wars-themed O Bee Wan Kenobees capturedthe trophy

CVEF provides grants to support lifelong learning inthe community. Grants in 2012 went to organizations thatsupport reading and music programs. In 2012, CVEF alsosupported software for the Middlefield Historical Societyand the recent Strong School Freedom Riders exhibit. Thespelling - now trivia - bee is the main fundraiser for CVEF.

The trivia questions gave the crowd some amusing mo-ments. In response to the question, “What was the Durhamcompany that burned down in 1998?” a high-school-agedteam answered “Time Out Tavern.” (Merriam Manufac-turing was the answer.) The team of librarians answered a“Gilligan’s Island” question right and a group of teacherscorrectly answered a Sex Pistols question.The most inter-esting question was about the retired pope’s shoes.

Trish Dynia, a member of the winning O Bee WanKenobees, recalled one of the brainteasers hurled at theteams: Now that the retired pope can no longer where thered shoes, what will he be wearing?

Answers varied from brown shoes, to brown loafers tojust regular shoes. But the judges decided that the StarWars delegation had the most detail - brown shoes fromMexico. Dynia said a person on her team happened to hearabout this on NPR on her way to work.

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By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times

After a thorough review ofthe documents involved and adiscussion of the proposal,the Planning and ZoningCommission approved a reso-lution at its March 29 meetingthat allows the town to applyfor a $20,000 state grant of-fered by the Office of Policyand Management’s EconomicGrowth Program.

If the application is ap-proved, the town will receive$20,000 to hire a project con-sultant to look into the feasi-bility of locating affordablehousing in targeted areas ofDurham.

First Selectwoman Laura

Francis brought the proposalto the commission earlier thisyear. At that time the board re-quested she and Town Plan-ner Geoff Colegrove fill outthe application and submit amap and description of the ar-eas they wished to target, thusallowing the commission tobetter understand the processbeing proposed.

“There is a significant needfor this type of housing bothlocally and statewide foryoung professionals who wishto relocate to the community,and seniors who wish to re-main in the community,”Francis said.

She noted that the term‘work force housing’ has beenused to describe the project’s

goal, a term that is oftenviewed in a derogatory way,when in fact, low income is be-ing defined in this grantprocess as under $87,000 annu-ally.

“Connecticut has a prob-lem keeping people in thestate. There are jobs to be hadbut many people cannot af-ford to live here,” she said.

As an example she notedthat a married couple just outof college might earn a com-bined income of $70,000. Ontop of that, they have signifi-cant student loans and carloans and can’t afford to buy ahouse in Durham.

The commission reviewed

Durham P&Z seeks help to studyaffordable housing options

See P&Z, page 3

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something in Town Times that is incorrect, give us a call at (203) 317-2448, and we’ll do ourbest to make things right.

How long have you lived here?Five years

Why did you move to Rockfall?We liked the school district and that

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There are a lot of good things. I think my favorite thing is the sense of community.What is something you would change?

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I am married and have a son. I work at the Bureau of Educational Services for theBlind. I love to read, going to the theater, playing the guitar, and natural history.What would people be surprised to know about you?

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the application filled out bythe town planner in which heproposes the town select a con-sultant, develop screening cri-teria to review various proper-ties within the study, preparedevelopment concepts for thetargeted areas, conduct publicworkshops to forge a commu-nity consensus, and finally,bring the proposal back toP&Z for a vote.

While the commission hasselected properties for consid-eration, and that informationwas available at the meeting,the property owners have yetto be contacted. Further infor-mation on the properties willbe available when the plan ismore fully developed.

It was noted that if thetown’s application is ap-proved, it would receive the$20,000 in consultant servicesbut would also be required toprovide $10,500 of in-kindservices through the town’splanner, engineer and sanitar-ian. Those services would in-clude contacting propertyowners to see if they are inter-ested and ensuring there areno obstacles such as water orsanitation problems.

Colegrove noted that theseservices are built into thebudget.

Francis said since severalprojects that have kept thetown engineer and sanitarianbusy for the past few years arecoming to a close, it’s a goodtime to use their services tolook at future needs inDurham.

Commission member JoePasquale said he was in favorof Durham looking into af-fordable housing options butfelt the process could be donein-house via the upcomingplan of development reviewand appropriate budget alloca-tions. Also, creating an over-lay zone of targeted areascould undermine the commis-sion’s ability to review appli-cations on their merits.

Commission memberFrank DeFelice echoedPasquale’s concerns and not-ed the time-line of the processmay need adjustments. Hesaid public input should begathered before a final planwas brought to town meeting.Colegrove said the applicationprocess simply required themto provide the steps they

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wished to take and, “this wasnot set in stone.” Specific pro-cedures and chronology couldbe fleshed out once the projectconsultant is chosen and thecommission, along with theBoard of Selectmen, would beheavily involved in thatprocess.

Other commission mem-bers said it was a win-win pro-posal because the town wouldreceive $20,000 in free consul-tation services but still hadthe right to refuse to move onthe process.

Member Lisa Davenportsaid, “We are not committedunless the town votes in favorand we enter Phase II of theproject.”

The proposal passed on a 4to 3 vote with commissionersDavenport, Steve DeMartino,Chris Flanagan and BonnieRyder in favor, and DeFelice,Norm Jason and Pasquale inopposition.

After the vote, Pasqualeasked if it would be wise andto the advantage of the resi-dents, town and future devel-opers to call a moratorium onall development until thestudy is completed. After abrief discussion, Vice-Chair-man Ralph Chase said such aproposal could not be voted onthis evening because it wasnot on the agenda. He suggest-ed this discussion be added tothe next meeting’s agenda toallow the commission to givemore thought to the proposal’s

pros and cons. In other business, the com-

mission voted unanimously toapprove a change of use at 28Main Street (the formerflower shop) to allow Cus-tomer’s Choice Floor Cover-ing to use the property as ashowroom, with the provisothat all signage approved bythe town planner.

Lino Aparo, of Lino’s Mar-ket received approval to builda two story 707 square foot ad-dition to the existing marketwith the proviso that he re-turn to the commission withdrawings showing the pro-posed elevations.

Russell Cyr, representingthe Exxon gas station locatedat the south end of MainStreet at 24 Main Street, re-ceived approval to continueusing an internally lit gaso-line area canopy with the pro-viso that the lumens are notmade brighter.

Flower saleDurham Middlefield Ex-

change Club has scheduledits Easter Flower Sale forMarch 28, 29 and 30, in theparking lot of StrongSchool, 191 Main Street,rain or shine.

The sale plans to offerlilies, pansies, tulips, daf-fodils, hydrangea’s andmore for purchase.

Farmers’ MarketThe winter Farmers’ Market

is scheduled for Saturday, April6, from 9 a.m. to noon, at theDudley Farm, 2351 Durham Rd.,New Guilford.

Baked goods, eggs, honey,maple syrup, jams and jellies,naturally raised meat, pickles,homemade arts and crafts arefeatured this month.

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March30 Saturday

Egg hunt - MiddlesexHealth Care Center hasscheduled its annual EasterEgg Hunt for Saturday,March 30, at 10 am for ages0-4 and 10:30 am for ages 5and up. Come see bunnies,baby chicks and baby goats.Refreshments/prizes andcrafts for children. Formore information, callRobin at (860) 344-0353.

Informational meeting- Biggest Loser ChallengeInformation meetings arescheduled at Core Club &24/7 Gym, 350 Main St.,Durham. Informationalmeetings will be held onSaturday, March 30, at 10:30a.m.

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April2 Tuesday

Cooperative nurseryschool - Durham Coopera-tive Nursery School hasscheduled open enrollmentdays for the 2013-14 schoolyear for Tuesday, April 2,from 1 to 3 p.m., at DurhamVillage, 16 Main St., Suite307. Several fees are due atenrollment. For more infor-mation, call (860) 349-9885 oremail [email protected].

3 Wednesday

TOPS meeting - Take OffPounds Sensibly meetsevery Wednesday, at 6 p.m.,at the Middlefield Commu-nity Center. For more infor-mation, contact NaomiKlotsko at (860) 349-9558 orBonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433.

4 Thursday

Falcons - Durham-Mid-dlefield Falcons has sched-uled football and cheerlead-ing registration for the 2013season for Thursday, April4, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sat-urday, April 6, from 9 to 11a.m., at the MiddlefieldCommunity Center. All boysand girls between 7 and 14are welcome. A fee ischarged. For more informa-tion, call Ken Parrilla at6(860) 657-5637 [email protected] or visitwww.dmfalcons.com.

Cooperative nurseryschool - Durham Coopera-tive Nursery School has

scheduled open enrollmentdays for the 2013-14 schoolyear for Thursday, April 4,from 5 to 7 p.m., at DurhamVillage, 16 Main St., Suite307. Several fees are due atenrollment. For more infor-mation, call l(860) 349-9885or email [email protected].

5 Friday

Banquet - The ECO hasscheduled is annual HungerAwareness Banquet for Fri-day, April 5, at 6 p.m., atCoginchaug High School.For a fee, participants willreceive a handmade bowland all the soup and breadthey can eat. ElisabethKennedy is scheduled tospeak about HELO Haiti.All proceeds benefit hungerrelief efforts locally andglobally. For more informa-tion and reservations, con-tact Susan Michael at (860)349-7215, ext. 235.

6 Saturday

Dixieland jazz band -The First Church of Christ,Congregational, 190 CourtSt., Middletown, has sched-uled the Heartbeat Dix-ieland Jazz Band for Satur-day, April 6, from 2 to 4:30p.m. The public is welcome.A fee is charged. For moreinformation and to pur-chase tickets, visitwww.jazzinstarsocom orcall (860) 767-1663.

Meatloaf supper - Unit-ed Churches of Durhamhas scheduled its meatloafsupper for Saturday, April6, at 6 p.m., in the Fellow-ship Hall. Menu includesmeatloaf, macaroni andcheese, salad, corn and cup-cakes. Musical entertain-ment by Zach and Kara Duois planned. The event is afundraiser and an opportu-nity to honor the peoplewho maintain and repairchurch buildings andgrounds. The public is wel-come. A fee is charged. Formore information, call LizCipollina at (860) 685-0207.

Farmers’ Market - Thewinter Farmers’ Market is

scheduled for Saturday,April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon,at the Dudley Farm, 2351Durham Rd., New Guilford.Baked goods, eggs, honey,maple syrup, jams and jel-lies, naturally raised meat,pickles, homemade arts andcrafts are featured thismonth. For more informa-tion, call (860) 349-3917 orvisit www.dudleyfarm.com.

Idol contest - DurhamAdult Idol Contest, for ages18 to 55 and 56 and older, isscheduled for Saturday,April 6, at 1 p.m., at theDurham Activity Center.Pick up an application atDurham Town Hall or attowjnofdurhamct.org Recre-ation. For more informa-tion, call (860) 343-6724.

Falcons - Durham-Mid-dlefield Falcons has sched-uled football and cheerlead-ing registration for the 2013season for and Saturday,April 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., atthe Middlefield CommunityCenter. All boys and girlsbetween 7 and 14 are wel-come. A fee is charged. Formore information, call KenParrilla at6 (860) 657-5637 [email protected] or visitwww.dmfalcons.com.

7 Sunday

Pasta supper - An EagleScout pasta supperfundraiser is scheduled forSunday, April 7, from 4 to 7p.m., at the MiddlefieldFederated Church. Proceedshelp Alexander Staddon toraise funds to create an out-door classroom at thechurch. Tickets are avail-able at the door, by calling(860) 349-3895 or at thechurch office.

10 Wednesday

Basketball Assn. - TheDurham Basketball Associ-ation has scheduled its an-nual meeting for Wednes-day, April 10, at 7 p.m., atthe Durham Public Library.The purpose of the meetingis to elect new officers tothe board and to discussbusiness. For information,contact [email protected].


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The Board of Finance will conduct theAnnual Budget Hearing on Monday, April 8, 2013at 8:00 p.m. in the Julian B. Thayer Auditorium,

Coginchaug Regional High School, Durham, Connecticut.

The Proposed Budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 forthe Town of Durham, Connecticut, as prepared by the

Board of Finance, will be presented to the General Public.

Copies of the Proposed Budget are available at theOffice of the Town Clerk, Durham Public Library,

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Sean Hayes, owner of Pow-der Ridge Park, hosted a tourof the facility for area offi-cials March 22. The meetingwas an opportunity for Hayesto outline plans for how a$500,000 state grant is beingused for redevelopment ofthe 226 acre property.

Among those attendingwere: Ned Moore of the stateDepartment of Economicand Community Develop-ment, Middlefield First Se-lectman Jon Brayshaw, andMiddlesex County Chamberof Commerce President Lar-ry McHugh,

The transfer of the proper-ty from the town of Middle-field to Hayes was approvedby referendum vote last Au-gust. Among requirementsincluded in the sales agree-ment are that Hayes makes aminimum investment of $2million to restore PowderRidge and provide downhillskiing by Dec. 31, 2014.

Hayes said he intends to re-open the former PowderRidge Ski Area Nov. 27. TheMiddlefield site, which origi-nally opened in 1959, hasbeen shuttered and involvedin bankruptcy and sale pro-ceedings since 2007.

Hayes plans new featuressuch as a “pop-up” Alpine-style village with small Klot-ter Farms buildings sur-rounding a pond. Work con-tinues on the lodge. The firstfloor will remain a cafeteriawith lockers and retail space.On the second floor, 25 rentalrooms are being convertedinto a restaurant with bar. Inaddition, plans include mul-tifunction rooms for day usethat can be converted forovernight use, as well. Be-cause the footprint and struc-ture of the original lodge willbe the same, except for twooutside staircases and ahandicapped ramp, permitsfrom Planning and Zoningare not needed.

“Artificial snow” will beused on the lower centerslope of the ski area so cus-tomers can ski, tube andsnowboard regardless of theweather. “This is much likeartificial turf, and it’s been inuse in Europe for some time,

but it’s largely unknown inthe U.S.,” Hayes said.

During the first season,the plan is to make snow onall current trails and on anew mile-long tubing run.Water will come from an ex-isting pond, which will bedredged and expanded fromits current 4 million galloncapacity to 8 million gallons.

“That’s enough water for aone-foot base and with inflowat something like 750,000 gal-lons a day, we’ll be able to re-plenish the pond quickly andmake snow as necessary,”Hayes said. Dredging per-mits have been approved.

Currently, finishing touch-es are being completed on therental building. Stock in-cludes hundreds of skis, ac-cessories and mountainbikes bought at auction.

“We intend to have themountain bike trail openyear round,” Hayes said of aproposed 1.5-mile loop fromthe summit through thewoods directly to the south ofthe ski area.

Hayes is at Blackbird Tav-ern on Route 147 in Middle-field on Tuesdays, from 4 to 6p.m., to meet with anyonewho would like to discussthe project.

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vance commemorating thewalk of Jesus Christ as hemade his way to Calvary, hiscrucifixion and finally hisresurrection from the deadon the first Easter morning.

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Liturgy of Good Fridayat 7 p.m., The Solemn Col-lects and Veneration of theHoly Cross, Holy Commu-nion from the ReservedSacrament.

Saturday, March 30 -Great Vigil of Easter at 7p.m. Lighting of the NewFire, Blessing of the PaschalCandle, First Festival HolyEucharist of the Resurrec-

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Easter Sunday, March31 - Festival Holy Eucharistof the Resurrection, Churchof the Epiphany Choir withspecial music, Holy Baptismat 9:30 a.m.

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Palm walk recreated Men and boys of the Middlefield Federated Churchrepresent Jesus and his followers as they walkthrough the sanctuary while children from the Sun-day school wave palm fronds. The event took placeduring Holy Week. An ecumenical Sunrise Service,at the top of the hill in Lyman’s Orchard, is sched-uled for 6:30 a.m. on Easter morning. In addition,two Easter services are scheduled at the church for8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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BOE accepts multiple cuts to reduce budgetBy Mark Dionne The Town Times

At its March 20 meeting, theBoard of Education acceptedmany of the reductions pro-posed by Superintendent SueViccaro to the 2013-2014 pro-posed budget - including theloss of a science teaching posi-tion at Memorial MiddleSchool.

The cuts to the proposedbudget total approximately$289,000. The BOE had askedViccaro to make proposals forreductions of $300,000 and$500,000 and, over the course ofa three hour meeting, accept-ed many of the suggestions.

The Memorial MiddleSchool science position will belost through retirement andwill turn a five member teamteacher group in the contem-porary program into a fourmember team group.

“All four of those teachershave taught science before,”Viccaro said.

Other reductions acceptedby the BOE in a show-of-hands

vote include putting off thepurchase of classroom furni-ture (saving $50,000), a reduc-tion of tuition for Thomas Edi-son Middle School ($31,308),decreasing the number of tu-tors hired by three and internsused also by three (approxi-mately $68,000 total).

Other changes in staffinginclude the loss of .2 of a sci-ence position at CoginchaugHigh School, .1 of a socialworker at John Lyman Ele-mentary, and changes to twosecretarial positions for a com-bined savings of over $42,000.

The board decided not toput off a building utilizationstudy, which was one of Vic-caro’s proposals to get to the$300,000 level.

“Any information or imple-mentation of [the study] is go-ing to be a long term process,three to five years before weget some plans in place and onthe drawing board ... I wouldbe concerned with delayingthe utilization study even oneyear. I think it’s imperativethat we embark on that as soon

as possible,” BOE memberBob Fulton said .

The cost for the study is esti-mated at $75,000.

“There’s a lot more to theutilization study than justsquishing students from onelocation into another building.It’s a question of ... really tak-ing a look at how all of thebuildings are used and whereare we going with education,”BOE chair Kerrie Flanagansaid . “It is not a short term so-lution.”

The elimination of a relatedarts teacher at Strong School-was proposed but not acceptedat the time by the board. Thiscut would likely eliminate ei-ther art or technical educationin the building as the other re-lated arts are mandated.

Details of budget reduc-tions from altering a technolo-gy position at the high schooland a curriculum assistantwere incomplete and thoseitems were put off for futurediscussions.

Board members broughttheir own items up for reviewas well. The potential to in-crease class sizes, while stay-ing within policy limits, cameup multiple times in specialeducation and at the highschool. Board members alsoquestioned increases in li-brary materials and bus moni-tors.

Although the details re-main to be reviewed by Busi-ness Manager Ron Melnik, ini-tial calculations indicate thata $289,000 reduction leaves theproposed 2013-2014 schoolbudget with a 3.54 percent netincrease.

The BOE will meet onWednesday, March 27, at 7:30p.m., at Strong School, whichwill be the last meeting beforethe public presentation of thebudget on April 10, at theCoginchaug High School audi-torium. Complete coverage ofthe BOE can be found atwww.towntimes.com.

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Letters to the EditorIdeal approach

To the editor:Those of the Baby Boom

and beyond will recall a cer-tain plate spinner who often-times performed on The EdSullivan Show. The fellowwould rush about, graduallyadding an impossible num-ber of plates onto tall, wil-lowy rods; somehow, hemaintained an intense smilethe entire time. That imagereemerged as I attended Sun-day’s impressive presenta-tion at Coginchaug RegionalHigh School.

For the past three years,assisted by students, parents,and other residents,

the school staff has devot-ed vast energy and hoursholding a critical mirror upto every facet of the institu-tion’s program—all whilecontinuing to provide nutri-tious fare for the classroom.Hence, the spinning plates.

The visiting contingentfrom the New England Asso-ciation of Schools and Col-leges was alternately enter-tained and informed. TheJazz Band and Show Choir

contributed their usual solidstuff, and a pair of seniorsdelivered otherwise drab dis-trict data in a remarkably in-ventive manner. Then avideo pastiche, in part ex-ploring core values, servedas segue into meatier mat-ters.

Two highlights: Facultyrepresentatives enumeratedabout a dozen selected areasof present strength and alsoidentified an equal numberin significant need of but-tress. Perhaps the most satis-fying feature of the after-noon endeavor arrived whenan instructor and two stu-dents combined to describe afew of the “authentic” activi-ties in which Coginchaugersincreasingly engage, mostsuch opportunities just somuch Jules Verne during myown desk-bound days.

As of this printing, the 16educators of the NEASCcommittee will have takentheir nametags and exhaus-tive observations back home.A rigorous report soon ar-rives on Pickett Lane, and itsconsiderations will substan-tially shape the nature of the

high school through thedecade to come. Upon reflec-tion I realized that this chal-lenging, aggregate enter-prise, involving untold folksfrom near and afar, is an ide-al illustration of the CRHSslogan: Work hard and helpothers.

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Action neededTo the editor:For many, many years

Nancy Wyman was our statecomptroller, and as such wasresponsible for our account-ing methods and records. Yet,she never implemented theGASB (Governmental Ac-counting Standards Board )rules. Now she is our lieu-tenant governor. Now Gov.Malloy campaigned on adopt-ing GASB rules. These rulesfoster honest and transpar-ent accounting.

To confront our state’sdeficits and debt, I propose(1) adopt and apply GASBrules immediately, and then

(2) for and during any periodwhere our budget was indeficit, suspend - with no lat-er recoupment - executiveheals and political subordi-nates and legislative,salaries, benefit and pensionwith benefits.

Perhaps this wouldprompt immediate, responsi-ble, action.

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Special projectTo the editor:We are students from Ms.

Barris’ fifth grade class atMemorial Middle School.We are making a projectabout special teachers andneed your support. Our goalis to reach out to studentsacross the world to find outwhat makes their teacherspecial.

Please visit our class web-site to view the movie “Pro-ject Special Teacher” andfind directions on how to par-ticipate. Our web addressis www.barris5.weebly.com.

Don’t waste time! Turn onyour computer now to helpus with our very special proj-ect. Please spread the wordto your friends and familyacross the globe! Submis-sions are due by May 15..Students participating,please remember to includeyour first name, grade andstate. Stay tuned for thiscomplete iMovie project thissummer of 2013.

Kimberly Barris’ 5th grade class

Knights saythanks

To the editor:The Knights of Columbus

and the Notre Dame Churchwould like to thank all the lo-cal businesses who were sogenerous with their gifts con-tributed to the St. Patrick’sDay supper. These kind offer-ings help us to continue ourcharitable efforts.

Greg HanksDurham

Tuition increase for state universitiesConnecticut’s state universities are increasing tuition and fees for nearly 100,000 stu-

dents. The Board of Regents for Higher Education approved the increase March 21.Chairman Lewis Robinson said it’s “a difficult decision, and we don’t make it lightly.”The board governs four state universities, 12 community colleges and Charter Oak StateCollege.

For instate students living on-campus at universities, tuition and fees increase nextyear by 4.1 percent, to $778, or $19,897 a year.

In-state tuition at Charter Oak State College was increased by $13 per credit, to $258,and fees increased $9 per semester to $180.

Community colleges will charge 5.25 percent more, $188 for full-time students, to $3,786a year.

The board’s finance committee recommended the increases during the week leadingup to the vote.

Schools must set aside 15 percent of tuition for financial aid, so more will be available.(AP state news reports.)


Commentary

Government MeetingsDurham

GovernmentCalendar

(Unless otherwise indicated,all meetings are held in theDurham Library. Check the

town website at www.townof-durhamct.org for updates.)

Monday, April 1Historic District Commis-

sion, Library, 7 p.m.Fire Department

Trustees, Durham VolunteerFirehouse, 7 p.m.Tuesday, April 2

Clean Energy & Sustain-ability Task Force, Library,

6:30 p.m.Compensation

Review/Personnel PolicyBoard, Town Hall, 7 p.m.Board of Education Com-

munications Committee, Su-perintendents’ office, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3Compensation

Review/Personnel PolicyBoard, Town Hall, 7 p.m.Planning and Zoning, Li-

brary, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, April 4

Public Safety Facility Ren-ovations Planning Commit-tee, Durham Volunteer Fire-

house, 7 p.m.

MiddlefieldGovernment

Calendar(Unless otherwise indicated,all meetings are held in the

Community Center.)Monday, April 1

Board of Selectman, 7p.m.

Tuesday, April 2Board of Education, 7:30

p.m.Board of Assessment Ap-

peals, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 3

WOCA, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 4

Parks & Recreation, 6:30p.m.

Economic DevelopmentCommission, 7 p.m.

By Jon A. Brayshaw Special to the Town Times

Fire trucks, like people,wear out in time as more andmore parts need replace-ment, dependability suffersand performance begins tolack. For nine years we havebeen setting aside funds inour capital account to pay forthe replacement of a certain1992 fire truck.

This week, I signed a con-tract for the purchase of anew pumper truck. When itarrives, when no one is look-ing, you’ll find me behind thewheel screaming aroundtown, siren shrieking whileevading road blocks whereI’m sure to be arrested.

If you’re sitting down, theprice is $453,000. About theprice of a condo on the beachin Portugal. To lessen thepain, we made arrangementswith the manufacturer toprovide periodic photos ofthe trucks assembly. The pho-tos will be posted on our web-site. Speaking of stickershock, the last storm cost thetown about $60 to $70,000. Nojoke. How many times thestate can be declared a “disas-ter area” baffles me. What ifwe were declared a “disasterarea” 12 times a year? Disas-ters come in many flavors ifyou know what I mean. Inany event, we will be collect-ing a significant reimburse-ment to help with our cost.

As a reminder, if you wantto be included in the Ever-bridge emergency notifica-tion system, forms are avail-able in the Town Hall or bycalling Fran Pac or Brian Du-mas. I don’t know what theopposite of “disaster” is but Icould not be happier with theprogress being made at Pow-der Ridge thanks in part toour Planning & Zoning andInland Water Courses com-missions both of whom han-dled the Powder Ridge appli-cations with thought and pro-fessionalism.

This week, a tour andprogress meeting was held atthe PR site with Ned Moore,state Department of Econom-ic and Community Develop-ment, Larry McHugh fromthe Middlesex Chamber ofCommerce and others.

All is falling in place,shooting for a November 2013opening. If you or your groupwant to see what’s happeningcall me and I’ll arrange atour. One issue related to PRis that of the 19.67 acre parcelthat abuts PR wherein wehave a sales offer of $300,000that we need to consider.

The original deal to sell PRto Brownstone carried a 30day “right of first refusal”.That is, if we were to receivean offer, Sean Hayes would beafforded the opportunity ofbuying the acreage at thesame price and restrictions.All the details will be forth-coming as we approach apublic hearing and townmeeting to vote to sell or keepthe property. And almost asexciting as the PR debut isthe planning for our “OldHome Days” celebration.

The committee is out flatpreparing for what looks likea great event. Where theyneed your help is in payingfor fireworks.

Faithful Town Times read-er’s need to pony up withmonetary donations to payfor the fireworks. No money,no fireworks. Otherwise, youcan explain to your kids whythere was no grand finale.Check out their website ordrop off your check on mydesk. The land of OZ needsyour help. Speaking of help,if you like what Middlefieldand Rockfall stand for, weneed your help in maintain-ing what we all love and val-ue.

We have appointmentopenings on our Housing Au-thority, Zoning Board of Ap-peals, conservation and wet-lands commissions. Also as areminder, there are two seatson the Board of Educationand Durham Middlefield In-ter-local Agreement Adviso-ry Board that come up thisspring at our town meeting. Ifinterested, don’t wait till the

11th hour. And finally, thisyear’s budget is in the handsof the Board of Finance.

If you have a favorite fi-nancial subject, the BOF willbe holding meetings on a reg-ular basis. Copies of the Bud-get that Joe Geruch and I pre-pared are available at theTown Hall. That budget callsfor spending (exclusive of ed-ucation) to be such that thecost to the average taxpayerfor town operations willcause an increase of about$60 per year. Until the educa-tion budget is voted on we donot know what your total taxwill be and therefore the millrate.

And finally, the LakeBeseck Environment Com-mittee is getting some trac-tion on developing the scopeof the needed improvementsto the Lake and its surround-ing area. WE all need to rec-ognize that a healthy andhappy lake benefits all of us.And finally, I’m thinking of aword that starts with “S”.

Spring brings a swirl of town activity

Jon A. Brayshaw

From The DeskOf The FirstSelectman

Town Times photo by Lauren Sievert

This gravestone once had a vase attached that nowis missing. Police believe it was removed intention-ally by vandals.

Vandalism at cemetery investigatedState police were investigating Tuesday, March 26, after

vandals broke a vase off of a grave marker at St. SebastianCemetery in Middlefield.

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Winners of the schoolspelling and geographybees were honored at theevent. Worker Bee Madi-son Burt hands trophiesto Strong School winnersTroy Willis, center, andSeth Azevedo.

Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation held a trivia bee March 22 at StrongSchool. Teams traditionally come in costume and this year’s entrees did not dis-appoint.

The Coginchaug auditorium was �lled with teachers from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) as well as students and almost every faculty member of our school on Sunday March 17 for the week of the 17th-20th of March our school was being observed for our ten-year accreditation by NEASC. “This process has been going on since spring 2011,” said math teacher and co-chair of the NEASC steering committee Mr. Craig Bradanini. “It’s a ton of work. The process is very good and it forces you to take a step back and look at your teaching which is always a good practice but we never have time to do it.” Mrs. Er-ika Anderson was co-chair of the NEASC Steering Committee with Mr. Bradanini. “It was suggested by Mr. Hauser that it would be a good thing for me to do,” said Mr. Bradanini. “I knew that Mrs. Anderson was also doing it and I thought we would make a good team, so I agreed.” The school is tested on the seven stan-dards: core values and beliefs, curricu-lum, instruction, assessment, culture and leadership, resources for learning, and community. The standard core values and beliefs is measured on weather or not the school has a set of core values that we believe in and base the funda-mentals of our school on. The beliefs are based on those values and are demon-strated by students with the competen-cies (the 21st century learning expecta-tions) that they earn for graduation. Teachers use essential questions in class to show that what happens in the classroom adheres to the curriculum, which is how the curriculum can be-come accredited. Instruction is evalu-ated on whether or not teachers use a variety of instructional strategies like projects, group work, and require high order thinking. NEASC measures assess-ment by how teachers assess learning individually, how the school assesses all of us learning as a whole, and if students demonstrate an understanding of the �ve core values.

Coginchaug needs to be an open envi-ronment and we need to cooperate with each other. There has to be a mutual re-spect. There needs to be a sense of safety and we need to demonstrate that we are free of bullying and harassment. NEASC looks at what kind of leadership style our principal has and if the students, teach-ers, and parents have input to make it a collaborative relationship. Resources for learning and community thrive o� of each other. The school should support learning like special education and have support sta� in guidance, tech-nology, the nurse, and the librarians. Our community should provide the resourc-es we need to function: like a building, maintenance, and cleanliness. It is also part of the community’s responsibility to provide us with money to support the purchase of books and supplies, as well as paying teachers. “I am responsible for school prepared-ness, I have to make sure that the process goes smoothly so that we can gather evidence to ad-dress schools adherence to the seven standards which are core values and beliefs, curriculum, instruction, assess-ment, culture and leadership, resources for learning, community,” said chair of visiting team and principal at Rockport Middle-High school in Rockport Massa-chusetts Mr. Philip Conrad. Social Studies teacher Mrs. Julie Lagace had a NEASC visitor observing her global studies class on Monday morning. “It was a little di�erent because the students were quieter and better behaved,” said Mrs. Lagace. “I kept the class the same but I think that the students recognized this was a big deal and felt they needed to be on their best behavior, it’s to their credit of course.” Mrs. Lagace said that she didn’t change her teaching style because there was no need to. Social Studies teacher Mr. Matthew Thompson agreed with the thought process of Mrs. Lagace. “Whether or not they [NEASC] were here I was going to do what I did on Monday during my classes,”

said Mr. Thompson. “This is a project I do every March with my freshman class and that wasn’t going to change.” “I have no control over our ratings on the seven standards so I guess my real overall goal was that the process went smoothly as de�ned by NEASC and that the visiting team had all the accommoda-tions so they could focus and come to the correct conclusions- whatever they are,” said Mr. Bradanini. The junior class has been working with tablets in their U.S. history courses and according to Mr. Conrad this is an exam-

Below senior Sean Harper working as a NEASC runner, a student volunteer who makes sure that all of their accomendations are met and takes them anywhere they have a meeting, talks with a NEASC committee member Mr. Andrew DiPippo, assis-tant principal of Glastonbury high school.

ple of the principal and the school board making an initiative which �ts into whatthey were studying for NEASC. “It’s a terri�c process, it takes an incred-ible amount of time and work from the entire faculty,” said Mr. Bradanini “I’m glad it only happens once every ten years, and I’m glad it’s over.” “They’re really nice people and theyget it. They’re teachers and they know what reality is,” said Mr. Thompson. “Mostof them if not all know what we’re going through right now.” More information on NEASC itself canbe found on www.neasc.org

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Junior Brian Blake, a Cub Scout since the age of seven, is trying to !y like an eagle (into the future.) With stars in his eyes, this jukebox hero is trying for his Eagle Scout by cleaning up a pole in Middle"eld. “My Eagle Scout project is to "x up the area around the !agpole in front of the old north cemetery on Jackson Hill in Middle"eld,” said Brian. “I heard some of the members of the VFW talking about how the area’s fallen into disre-pair, and how it’s getting harder for the older members to climb up the rather steep hill. They were wondering if the Boyscouts could do something about that. Then I thought, wait, this could be a project!” And a project it was. After raising

approximately $600 hosting a pasta dinner fundraiser, Brian had the funds he needed to make it happen in the early spring. “The main part of the project is going to be a walkway, a gravel path leading from the bottom of the hill up to the top along an area that’s less steep. I’m going to have to put a lot of rocks and stu% to put in an 8-inch hold on the ground. That’s the main part of the project, the rest will be landscaping things, like cut-ting down trees and mowing the lawn and repainting the pole, as well as mak-ing a new platform around the pole.” Some call him a hero. “Brian is my hero,” mumbled junior

Marty Daniels.

I walk around this school and every-where I go I see these, these kids on their ePads doing their Face Texting, watching their Boobtubes and playing Pokeymans. And all the while they don’t get in a lick of trouble for it! What’s wrong with kids these days?! Why, back in my day, if we were caught even passing notes it’d be a 6-hour lockup standing in The Chokey! Not to mention the whooping my par-ents would give me. And you know what? I deserved it! Every single time, I deserved it, because I needed to learn fast that chil-dren have to respect adults. And where’s the respect, Coginchaug? Where is it. I certainly don’t know. Kids walking around in their booty shorts, swear-ing this way & that at their friends and parents and teachers and brothers and sisters, making a ruckus... It’s sickening. I’ve heard students in the hallway com-plaining about how they have to wake up at 6:50 AM and walk the four minutes to their bus stop. Why, when I was a lad,

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I’d wake up every single morning at 4o’clock sharp, walk uphill for three and a half hours in six feet of snow and getwhooped for being two minutes late!Then I’d have to walk another "ve hours,uphill, in the sweltering heat just to getback home. And you know what? I’d likeit, too! Because if I didn’t like it, it’d beanother whooping when I got my hidehome. That’s the problem, you know. As soonas any well-respected parent these dayslifts a hand to spank their misbehavingchild, everyone and their mother rushesto criticize, ostracize and condemn themas an “abusive parent”. Abusive parent?!What else do you do when a child breaksa lamp, kindly ask them not to do that again? Make a deal with them? No! Youraise your hand with righteous justiceand extreme prejudice and you spankthem! Over and over.

Rutherford B. Crumpleshorts is the satiricalcreation of Jake Cunningham.

Coginchaug Seniors gather up their things and get ready for the past few months of their high school careers before shipping o% to college. Here are a few of the stu-dents who have already made their decision. Watch this space as acceptance letters roll in and this list grows.

Katie Bednarz: University of Rhode IslandConner Brennan: Southern New Hampshire UniversityJeremy Brown: Central Connecticut State UniversityDina Canalia: Keene StateDominique Coppola: University of TampaLauren Giannini: Keene StateSam Gossner: Berkeley CollegeEva Hanks: Post UniversityCody Hendley: University of HartfordNicole Ianniello University of Rhode IslandFloriana Manna: Central Connecticut State UniversityCourtney Silver: Middlesex Community CollegeAdrian Tubis: Central Connecticut State UniversityKayla Votto: Keene StateMary Yale: Southern New Hampshire UniversityJessica Zerillo: University of New Haven

Good luck next year seniors!

Seniors Kevin Onofreo (left), Melanie DeFilippo (middle), and Nick Buzas (right) work on a math project while NEASC visits.

Photo by Heather Poturnicki

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The Environmental Coginchaug Orga-nization (ECO) will be holding their Hun-ger Awareness Banquet on Friday April 5, and science teacher Mrs. Susan Michael hopes to attract more people through their new approach. Previously, food would be portioned

such that 55% of people would receive rice and water, 35% would receive soup and bread, and 15% would receive a luxury meal. This modeled the food dis-tribution around the world. But, fearing that people would be turned away be-cause they expect to be fed, the format changed. Tickets for this year are $10 and will in-

clude a ceramic bowl made by pottery teacher Mr. Bothamley and students and unlimited servings of soup. A common favorite, potato leek and chicken noodle are among some of the soups to choose

from. There will also be a dessert auction. All of the money raised goes to state, national, and worldwide hunger relief ef-forts. One example is Oxfam, centered in Boston, Mass. Oxfam was the !rst organi-zation to hold a banquet modeling the food distribution world wide, like previ-ous ECO Hunger Awareness Banquets. Elisabeth Kennedy will be speaking about hunger in Haiti, as she helps run an orphanage called Helo Haiti and raise money. Mrs. Michael hopes to get an acapella group to perform as entertainment, as well. “It’s really fun,” said Mrs. Michael, “and I hope a lot of students come. Some could even receive extra credit, at the discretion of their teacher.”

“I watch a movie every day,” said senior and WISE member Natalie Spence, “and I want to show people why I love them so much.” Natalie is completing a WISE project on writing !lm reviews. “I have researched some of the best !lm critics,” said Natalie, “and have met with other !lm critics and people who’ve worked in the industry to learn how to write a !lm review and what to look for

Budgets aren’t something that people can often agree upon easily, but to kick start the process the Superintendent Su-san Viccaro has a proposed budget. This budget isn’t set in stone thus, the name proposed budget. The budget as of right now is proposing $35,586,459 almost one and one half million. According to the budget summary there is almost a 1.2 million dollar increase in total expenses from 35.9 million to 37.1 million dollars, a 3.27% increase. According to the Superintendent’s Rec-ommended Budget for 2013-2014 there is a $320,000 loss in revenue. A major-ity of the loss comes from transportation which is around $282,000. There are also some changes to the sta=ng in the dis-trict. The regular education teachers has an increase of 144.2 to 143.7, and special

education teachers increasing from 23.5to 24.6. The schools total certi!ed person-nel increases from 200.8 to 205.0. There isan addition of six tutors and one IT sup-port person. Tools to implement commoncore state standards will also be added tothe budget. At a board of education meeting onWednesday March 20th, the board ofeducation requested to administratorsto lower the budget by $300,000. The $75,000 building utilization was sug-gested to be reduced as it would delayfuture reductions based on decliningenrollment. The board had also proposedto cut one science position at the highschool as well as in memorial school. Theboard had also proposed to hire three tu-tors opposed to the original six that the proposed budget suggested.

when watching movies. My favorite mov-ie is Good Will Hunting because of thestory and actors and Titanic for the samereason and the incredible look and feel of it.” On April 22 from 2:30 to 3:30, Nataliewill be giving a presentation about theprocess and the !nal product, which willbe presented on a website, the domain name will be announced then.

Above: Seniors Aleah Querns, Colleen McLaughlin, Carli Wallace, and McKenzie Kane making soup for last year’s hunger banquet.Below: A group of people listening to a presentation.

Below: Senior Natalie Spence writes a movie review as part of her WISE project.

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The upcoming school Spain trip, April 11 through 20 of 2014, comes with good news and bad news. The bad news is that this will be the last Spain trip for a while unless another Spanish teacher steps up to the plate and plans one. The good news is that they will be visiting di?erent cit-ies, so if you went in 2012, you would have an all new experi-ence this time. “This will probably be the last

trip for a few years,” said Spanish teacher Kate Germond. “Our de-partment has traveled with stu-dents through tours and home-stays for the past six years.” The details about the trip are

still in development, but what is certain are the cities they will be visiting, which will di?er from 2012’s trip. “The only common city that

we will visit will be Madrid,” said Mrs. Germond. “In 2012, we went to Madrid and the northern part of the country. This trip will high-light the southern part.” The upcoming Costa Rica trip

brought up a few disputes about 2013 seniors not being allowed to go, but this Spain trip will be

the same way, although it isopen to all students, not juststudents who are currently en-rolled in Spanish class. “The trip is open to all CRHSstudents who are in grades 9-12in 2014 and are interested inlearning about Spain and theirculture,” said Mrs. Germond. There will be meetingsthroughout the year on pay-ments for the trip and just gen-eral information that is neces-sary to know in order to go onthis trip, such as chaperonesand who they will be. “We follow a 6:1 ratio of par-ticipants to chaperones. I amthe trip leader and will askother teachers to chaperone ifenough students register,” saidMrs. Germond. Once it is known how manystudents will be attending thetrip, Mrs. Germond and Mrs.Alberico can Tgure how manyand which chaperones will beon the trip. Mrs. Germond and Mrs. Al-berico will continue to plan thistrip to make it another excel-lent Spanish excursion.

Did all these Mr. Pulinos go on the D.C. trip? Nope. Senior Geo? Meiman just had too much time on his hands.

Above is a picture of a church in Santo Domingo, Oaxaca Mexico. Photo Taken by Rachel Foley


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Camp Berea is a year-round Christian retreat center o!er-ing o! season rentals as well as plenty of in season programs. Located in Hebron, New Hamp-shire, Berea was established with the singular goal of “creat-ing events for youth, adults and families that change lives.” A camp whose ”ministry includes everything from running fully programmed conferences at di!erent sites around New Eng-land; to hosting camps and re-treats at our (their) conference center in New Hampshire” ac-cording to the Berea website. “Camp Berea is a weekend of

nothing but friends, fun, and God. Runks (Runkles, former youth minister and speaker) gave life changing sermons and the Andy Needham Band led worship in a unique way,” said senior Kaitlin McKernan “The girls (group) were able to really connect and forget about the drama of the outside world, a lot of friendships were both created and able to grow deeper and more meaningful” During the winter, Berea holds “Deep Freeze” AKA snow camp. Every year the winter program is based around a theme and this year’s was “Image” or “Who am I?” The camp hosted several di!erent speakers over several weeks who all gave their own sermons on “Image.” “The theme for this year’s Deep Freeze is ‘Image’ talking with kids about "nding their iden-tity in Christ. Asking the ques-tion, ‘Who am I?’ who does the world see me as?” added Berea’s Program Coordinator, Matt Wil-liams. “This year’s theme ‘Image’ was

awesome. It opened my eyes for the better once again.” relayed senior Jerrod Ravid. “Working with the kids is a

blast, every week there’s an entirely new group. Di!erent personalities, di!erent energy level.” Matt said. “Every week is a new and fresh experience for the sta!, it really makes you step up your game and work that much harder to give these kids an amazing experience.” The weekend retreat schedule

is packed from the time of ar-rival on Friday to the time of de-parture on Sunday. Friday night

includes a chapel session and plenty of time for playing in the gym and hitting up the tubing hill. Saturday includes two cha-pel sessions and plenty of time in between to spend playing various large group games. “Every Saturday night the stu-dents have an opportunity to re-

Senior Jerrod Ravid plays “Wacky Ball’ at Camp Berea in

New HampshirePhoto by Evan Barcello

spond to the message of Christ love.” Matt continued. “Seeing hearts change for God is an amazing thing to see. It makes all the brainstorming, building sets, running games, good days, bad days totally worth it.” There are plenty of other activi-ties running throughout the day including tubing, snowshoeing, paintball, bouncy house boxing, rockwall climbing, and much more. “We had a huge dodgeball game, anybody who wanted to play got to play, we had four dif-ferent teams playing at one time and if you weren’t playing you were dancing in the middle of the gym” continued Kaitlin. This winter’s speaker for the weekend of March 1st was Runks Runkles. “Runks Runkles has done amazing once again, I’ve seen him before and some stu! was similar,” says Jerrod. “However it never gets old and the new twists he put on the messages were phenomenal.” The Andy Needham Band led the worship sessions all winter. “My favorite part about Berea this year was the worship that the Andy Needham Band led,” continued Jerrod, “it was amaz-ing.” Throughout the winter a total of seven CRHS students attend-ed Deep Freeze. “If there’s anyone out there who hasn’t been to Berea and would like to open your ho-rizons to Christianity, I highly suggest going. It will open your eyes to the many wonders of this amazing lifestyle I’m living.” Jerrod says in a "nal word on the camp.

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Students in Mr. Ryan Botham-ley’s pottery class have been busy learning about di(erent methods to make pots and ce-ramic sculptures: with a wheel, a

slab roller, or by hand.

The class’s current crop of proj-ects are inspired by the works of

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Senior Jeremy Brown has taken the opportunity to receive an extra half credit towards graduation by doing a WISE proj-ect. Jeremy’s project is using heart rate to pace himself e!ectively through racing a half a marathon. When he started his project he planned on using his vo2max to e!ectively pace himself through the race, but as the project moved on he found out that heart rate was much easi-er and a more signi"cant variable to mea-sure and set a standard by for this kind of distance, vo2max is the maximal oxygen uptake. He also decided to change his project because vo2max reaches about 90-100 percent maximum heart rate dur-ing the run, but he found out that a half marathon pace was based more on a 80-90 percent maximum heart rate. “The longest distance I usually run in High School is a 5k in cross country and the 2 mile in track,” said Jeremy, “I’ve al-ways been interested in seeing what the longer distances were like to run.” Jeremy has planned on running two half marathons, each 13.4 miles. The "rst is the Colchester half marathon and the second is the greater Danbury half mara-thon. They are spaced a little more than a month apart, a half marathon is 13.1 miles long. “I’ve done the "rst marathon and it taught me a lot,” said Jeremy, “I made a quit a few rookie mistakes and I will for sure be more prepared for the next one.” The purpose of the "rst half marathon was to pace himself on feel rather than heart rate, the second half marathon is to pace himself with heart rate and ulti-mately see which method was more ef-fective for him. Jeremy decided to choose Mrs.Walsh for his WISE advisor because he knew he was going to do a lot of graphing for the "nal presentation and mark his progress is both training and racing so he "gured who better quali"ed than a math teacher, also Mrs. walsh’s children and husband are runners and so she knows the atmo-sphere of competitive racing. Jeremy took the indoor track season o! to train better for these half marathons and its mainly a lot of miles and more quantity than normal to his track season, the workouts are longer and slower. Colin Giannini is coaching Jeremy through the progress “He’s de"nitely one the of most edu-cated runners in the shoreline areas,” said Jeremy. “He’s also my best friend.”

As a cheerleader, there is a great deal of hard work, practicing, and dedication that goes into making a routine to per-form at competition. With that hard work and dedication comes the hope that you will receive a high score from the judges. It is de"nitely nerve wracking as competi-tion approaches. I worry about the little things we might mess up on like spacing, being in sync, and if the stunts will hit perfectly or not. For all of the time we put into practices and the routine, one would hope everything goes smoothly, consid-ering we prepare for months, just to show a two minute and thirty second routine. The cheerleading squad, of "fteen members, "rst went to compete at East Haven High School in the New England Cheerleaders Association’s competition. Last year, they competed in a non-tumble division, where they had taken "rst place. This year they were hoping to step it up a notch, so they competed in the tum-bling division. At this competition, while the girls were competing, in the middle of the routine, their music stopped play-ing. One would think the girls would completely stop their routine, and hope to re-do it. But, they followed through with their routine, counting the moves, to "nish strong. Five girls also competed in NECA’s top stunt division. This is where one stunt group creates a forty-"ve sec-ond routine that is strictly stunting. The members of the stunt group were senior Heather Poturnicki, and juniors Jenna Barton, Aubrey Schock, Caitlyn Ruggiero, and Jessica Dontigney. These girls proud-ly took second place. Considering it was Coginchaug’s "rst time entering, second place is astounding. The team then travelled to Hillhouse High School in New Haven to compete at the state competition where they placed eighth out of twenty two teams, an im-provement from last year. All of their stunts were hit, and their music played all the way through. That’s all they asked for. “I think we did really well in both com-petitions,” said senior captain Katie Bed-narz. “We worked so hard for so long and it de"nitely paid o!. I’m extremely proud with what the team accomplished this season.” It was a successful season for the cheer-leading team as the juggled with prepar-ing for the competition, and also prac-ticing the cheers for the girls’ and boys’ basketball season.

Living in the New England is an area that tends to get snow, but nothing like the snow that fell on February 8th and 9th. That 3 to 4 feet of snow is not have been a normal storm that the Durham/Middle-"eld areas see. But what caused winter storm Nemo; and what caused that mag-nitude? Since then, Connecticut has seen even more snow pile up, getting in the way of transportation to school. On March 19th, Regional School District 13 had a two hour delay because of yet another snow storm. One can point "ngers and say that the storm was created completely from global warming and the rising ocean levels, although according to science teacher Ms. Lorrie Martin that wasn’t completely the case. But instead it could

Senior Jeremy Brown runs in the Run for Refugee’s 5k earlier this winter.Photo taken by Mr. William Kurtz

The CRHS competition squad gets ready for the big time. First row, from left: Dana Foley, Jessica Williams, Heather Poturnicki, Katie Bednarz. Second row: Jessica Don-tigney, Aubrey Schock, Dominique Coppola, Abby Eisner, Morgan Manning. Third row: Faedra Flannigan, Jenna Barton, Stephanie Fisher, Caitlyn Ruggierio, and Lily Elliot. Photo taken by Amy Poturnicki

have “added to the severity”. “Global warming is causing the waterlevels to rise,” said Ms. Martin. “Therefore,when the water evaporates, there is ex-cess moisture and all of that moisture hasto go somewhere.” Instead what happened was a bunch ofvariables all coming into play and creat-ing a “super storm”, In a sense the ‘planetsaligned’. No matter what caused these storms,Coginchaug’s graduation has been post-poned till the end of June. The BOE and leaders of RSD13 are doing their best toensure that we are safely transported toand from school during storms, whiletrying to make sure we aren’t taking toomuch time away from Spring Breaks orSummer.


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The golf team su!ered from losing two vital senior golfers last season, Adam Twombly and Liz Divincentis. “Despite this, I think we’re going to have a very strong team and a great sea-son,” said senior captain Scott Smith. “Our goals for the year are to place well at the shoreline tournament and come in the top "ve at states. If we work hard and put the time in practicing we will accomplish everything we wanted to and more.” The team always has the privilege of using the golf course at Lyman Orchards each spring. They can use the driving range and work on certain aspects of their game when they play a nine hole game. The team is lead by senior captains Scott Smith and Sean Cavanaugh. The "rst match of the year is Friday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. at Lyman Orchards.

The girls coming o! a state champion-ship last year are expecting to have an-other exciting season and fully expect to make their run for the title. “I have high expectations for our team

this year, although we have some large shoes to "ll,” said junior captain Katelyn Williams. “We have the talent and heart to reach any goal we set, even if it’s another shoreline title and state championship.” “I am hoping the team will come to-

gether as one and everyone will help each other, stay organized, and more importantly become a better team as a whole,” said senior captain Kayla Votto. The team captains are seniors Jackie

Benson and Kayla Votto, and junior Kate-lyn Williams. The girls "rst game is saturday April 6th against Berlin at 11 a.m.

The Coginchaug baseball team is re-ally excited about the upcoming season, because they have all but two returning starters. Although last years’ starters Kev-in Gawron and Yuri Morin were key fac-tors in the teams success, team coach and athletic director Ted Lombardo thinks he has the kids to step up and "ll their role. “When you lose guys of the caliber of Yuri and Kevin, you’re going to have big holes to replace,” said Mr. Lombardo “But the coaching sta! is optimistic we will be competitive this year.” “A lot of people are going to have to step up,” said Mr. Lombardo. “It’s not enough to just have returning seniors. Some four year seniors are going to have to realize it’s their time to shine.” The boys’ "rst game is April 3 against Valley Regional at 3:45 p.m.

The tennis team this year only has twoseniors; captain Alex Shoudy and AdrianTubis. “I am very excited for the season,” said Alex. “It will be a building year, but thiswill set up many great years to come. Ourgoal this season is to work our hardestand to represent our school well and tomake Coginchaug proud.” As the football team has been able toexperience two full seasons of a brand new "eld, the tennis team has beautifulnew courts to enjoy this year. The "rst match of the year for the boys is Wednesday, April 3 against Valley Re-gional, 3:45p.m. at home. As for the girls’ squad, they are ready for the upcoming season. “It’s always a fun season no matterwhat the outcome is,” said junior MollyMacDu!. “There’s a lot of new girls thisyear so it should be really exciting. This years team is lead by senior cap-tains Jessica Solomon and Victoria Oro-zco. Their "rst match is away at Valley Re-gional, 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3.

The boys’ and girls’ outdoor track team started their preseason training on March 11. After coming within ten points of a Shoreline title in the indoor track season the boys’ team is eager to give it another shot for the outdoor season. The girls’ team returns junior Bailey

Maus, a state open qualifying "fty "ve meter hurdler during the indoor season, freshmen Jessica Drop, third in the 1000 meter run during this indoor seasons Shoreline Championship meet, and the four by 100 meter school record holding relay team from last year’s outdoor sea-son, which includes seniors Alison Doo-little, Lauren Trombetta, Kelly Donovan, and junior Alison Luther. The boys’ team returns seniors Wolf-

gang Wallach, an All New England 400 meter runner from last outdoor season, Ben Taber, anchor of the school record holding sprint medley relay team from the past indoor season, Jeremy Brown, a state open qualifying 3200 meter runner from last outdoor season. Freshmen Alec Bogen, who placed third in high jump during the indoor seasons Shoreline Championship meet, and sophomore Christian Alberico, who earned First Team All Shoreline honors during the fall cross

country season. “I’m more prepared for outdoor after this winter” adds Bogen, “I’m really look-ing forward to the upcoming season.” Senior David Trombetta is the boys’ team captain. Seniors Liz Harlow and Leah Slawinowski are the girls’ team captains. The "rst o#cial track meet will be the Bellringer Invitational held at East Hamp-ton High School on Saturday, April 6th.

Jack Granger (underneath) tags Hale Ray runner out in the 2012 season opener. Photo by Middletown Press

Above, Ben Taber running in a relay race during last years outdoor season. Photo by Tara Dandelski

Bottom right, Scott Smith "n-ishes his swing during last golf season. Photo by Durham Patch


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scheduled exercise classesfor seniors every Mondayand Friday at 7:45 a.m. Yogaclasses are scheduled forWednesdays at 7:45 a.m. Theclasses are on a drop-in basisand free to Middlefield sen-iors, age 60 and older. Bring awater bottle and mat. Formore information, call (860)349-7121.

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Guild has scheduled a specialluncheon for seniors of Mid-dlefield and Rockfall forThursday, April 11, at noon,at the church. Entertainmentby the Humblees is planned.Please RSVP by April 7 at(860) 349-3868.

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This free tax help is for tax-payers with low and moder-ate-income, with special at-tention to those age 60 andolder. Call the center onceyou have received all forms ofincome and all 1099 forms.Also bring last year’s incometax returns.

For more information andto schedule an appointment,call Antoinette at (860) 349-7121.

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Knitters and crochetersmeet every Thursday morn-ing, at 9:30, at the MiddlefieldSenior Center for coffee andknitting. Bring your unfin-ished project or learn a newone. The group also makesAfghans for the MiddlesexCancer Center and the Mid-

State Cancer Center. Yarnand needles are available.

Blood pressurescreenings

Free Blood PressureScreenings are held everyfirst and third Wednesday ofeach month, at noon, at theMiddlefield Senior Center.No appointment is necessary.

Durham seniorlunches

Senior lunches are offeredevery Monday and Wednes-day at the Durham ActivityCenter, 350 Main St. The El-derly Nutrition program isdesigned to provide nutri-tional meals, at a low cost topersons ages 60 and over andtheir spouses. To cover thecost of the meal, a suggested

donation is welcome. Tomake lunch reservations,call Amanda Pedersen, sen-ior cafe manager, at (860) 349-3153. Bingo is offered everyWednesday, at 1 p.m., follow-ing the luncheon.

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Senior Bus is available fortransportation to activitieson Tuesday and Wednesday.There is no fee for this serv-ice. Planned trips include:The Christmas Tree Shops inManchester and Orange,Yankee Candle in Deerfield,Mass., IKEA, Mohegan Sun,Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk,WFSB Better Yet Connecti-cut, Stew Leonards, FootPrints, Maritime Aquarium,Mystic Village and the Thim-ble Islands, to name a few.

The bus schedule can befound at various establish-ments in Durham, such asthe library, the Durham Ac-tivity Center, Town Hall andonline at www.townof-durhamct.org. Call (860) 347-5661 Monday through Friday,9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make areservation.

Dial-A-RideDial-A-Ride provides curb-

to-curb transportation forthe elderly and disabled. Thisservice can be used for med-ical appointments, shopping,banking and other places,and is available five days aweek. Call (860) 347-3313 for areservation. There is a fee.

Senior exerciseSenior exercise is offered

Monday, Wednesday and Fri-day at the Durham ActivityCenter. Two classes are of-fered: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.There is no cost for Durhamresidents 60 and over.

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Hours: Regular libraryhours are Mondays throughThursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.and Fridays and Saturdays,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitwww.durhamlibrary.org tosearch the catalog, reviewyour account, register for aprogram or renew your mate-rials online. For informationor to register for a programby phone, call (860) 349-9544.

Pre-SchoolMother Goose (18 to 30

months) Mondays at 10:15a.m.

Time for Tots (2 1/2 to 31/2) Wednesdays at 10:15a.m.

Preschool Storytime(3 1/2 to 5) Tuesdays at 10:15a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Bedtime Storytime (2to 4) Mondays at 7 p.m. (wearpajamas)

To register, call the libraryat 860 349-9544.

ChildrenSeries-ous Fun! Book Dis-

cussion (Grades 1 to 3): Satur-day, April 6, 2 to 2:45 p.m.Book discussion focusing onchapter book series. Refresh-ments provided. The book isJudy Moody Was In a Moodby Megan McDonald.

Lunch Bunch Book Dis-cussion (Grades 4 to 6): Sat-urday, April 6 from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. Bring your lunch;dessert provided. The book isThe Silver Bowl by DianeStanley.

LEGO Club (6 to 12 years):Thursday, April 11, 6:30 to7:30 p.m. LEGOs provided,just bring your creativity!

Young AdultsTeen Knitting Club -

Tuesday, April 9, 7 to 8 p.m.New members always wel-come. Bring your own proj-ects or come and learn how toknit. Needles and yarn avail-able. Ages 10-18, drop in.

Teen Advisory Group -Saturday, April 13, 3 to 4 p.m.Share your ideas for how toimprove the library for teensand enjoy a snack. We willalso be decorating the YAarea for spring at this meet-ing. Ages 12-18, drop in.

Belly Dancing Class: Tues-day, April 16, 3 to 4. Learn thebasics of belly dancing withGina! Ages 16 and up. Regis-tration is requested.

AdultsMaximize Your Retire-

ment Income - This work-shop will help you increaseSocial Security benefits, saveon taxes, discover hiddenbenefits and more. Wednes-day, April 10, at 6:15 p.m. Toregister call (860) 349-9544.

Bees and Beekeeping -The Durham Fair Founda-tion will sponsor “Bees andBeekeeping.” Learn the im-portance of bees, the basicsof their care. Mark Shadle is

the presenter. Thursday,April 11, at 7 p.m.

Author Talk - MarinaDutzmann Kirsch will dis-cuss Flight of Remembrance,a World War II Memoir ofLove and Survival, her ac-count of her parents’ travailsduring World War II andtheir subsequent lives in theUnited States. Saturday,April 13, at 2 p.m.

Author Talk - Former CTCongressman, Robert Steeleis scheduled to discuss hisbook, The Curse: Big-TimeGambling’s Seduction of aSmall New England Town - aNovel. The factional story,based on real events, de-scribes how gambling casi-nos came to SoutheasternConnecticut. Thursday, April

25, at 6:30 p.m.Mystery Book Dis-

cussion - Tuesday, April 16,at 7:30 p.m. Last Refuge byChris Knopf will be dis-cussed. All are invited.

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Mini Mustangs win competition The Mini Mustangs Horse Club represented Middlesex

County in the state-wide 4-H Quiz Bowl contest held at theUCONN Extension Center in Haddam recently. The com-petition tests the participant’s knowledge of horses andthe equine industry.

The two junior teams representing the club placed firstand second overall in the junior competition. BridgetTurecet of Middlefield placed first overall in the junior di-vision, while Olivia Tawa of Durham, Carol D’Agostino ofMiddlefield and Brittany Hall of Middlefield placed sec-ond, third and sixth overall in the junior division. AveryMendick of Hamden and Sophia Otis of Middletownplaced first and second, respectively, in the novice compe-tition.

The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club operates from GraceMeadow Farm in Middlefield.

The Mini Mustangs 4-H Horse Club of Middlefieldshow off their ribbons from the 2013 Horse QuizBowl competition.

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Eagle ScoutsAt age 7, four boys

started a journey. Begin-ning as Cub Scouts inMiddlefield Pack 33,these boys learned thatscouting stands for cer-tain values and beliefs,this experience hashelped them understandwho they are and whothey will become. Thesefour boys crossed over toBoy Scout Troop 33 inMiddlefield and contin-ued to develop valuesbased on the Scout Oathand Scout Law. Thesevalues contributed to thedevelopment of their ac-ademics, self-confidence,ethics, leadership, andcitizenship skills. Theseskills will continue to influence their adult lives. Thomas D’Orvilliers, Doug Hanley, SamGossner and Kevin Onfreo, have reached the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank at-tainable in the Scouting program.

“It has been my pleasure to tag along with these young men on their journey servingas a Scout Leader in both the Pack and Troop. I am very proud of their collective achieve-ments. I wish Thomas, Doug, Sam and Kevin continued success in their journe, saidscout master Mark D’Orvilliers.

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the kitchen renovation.

Russell LibraryRussell Library, located at

123 Broad St. in Middletown,is open from 9 a.m. to 8:30p.m. Monday through Thurs-day, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri-days, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. onSaturdays.

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you’d like to share? Are you acommunity group interestedin showcasing your work? Ifso, please contact the Chil-dren’s Department at (860)349-3857 to use the downstairsdisplay case.

Genealogy ProgramThursday, April 18, at 6

p.m. Librarian SharonDahlmeyer-Giovannitti fromGodfrey Memorial Library isscheduled to discuss how tostart your genealogy usingcharts, questions and an-swers. Registration is re-quested due to limited seat-ing.

Paperback Book SaleSaturday, May 4, from 8 a.m.

to noon. Donations of gentlyuse books are appreciated. Aconcert, featuring the Middle-field Ukulele Club, is sched-uled from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Noregistration necessary.

Fun & Games Day -Thursday, April 18, 3 to 4:30p.m. at the Levi E. Coe Li-brary. Bingo, Twister, andmore. Prizes will be awarded.Paint a tile to be permanentlydisplayed in the Levi Coekitchen. A fee will be chargedfor each tile, proceeds benefit

Obituary feeTown Times charges

a $50 processing fee forobituaries.

For more informa-tion, call (203) 317-2256.

Spring into SpringThe Middlefield Li-

ons Club has scheduledits second annual 5Kand 10K Spring intoSpring for Sunday,April 14, at 8 a.m., atPeckham Park.

The event, a chal-lenging run through town, raises funds for the Lions char-itable works.

For more information and fees, call (860) 604-2310 oremail [email protected].


Jean Kaas and her late husband always taught their childrenthe importance of planning ahead. And Jean’s family couldn’tbe happier that she took her own advice.

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Jean’s daughter Karen says, “My brothers and I are sothankful that Mom is at Masonicare. It’s very comfortingto see how much the staff cares about her. They keep herinvolved in activities and really enjoy her sense of humor.They treat her and us just like family.”

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bars. Artisan means it is theOld World style of bakingbread – made in small batch-es and handcrafted, madewithout yeast, and made onstone hearths.

Duffy uses her own starter,which she made 15 years agofrom a mixture of flour andwater, with organic grapesadded as a method to attractwild yeast.

“I tossed out the grapes af-ter the mixture was bubblyand alive,” she said.

Her breads harken back toa simpler time. When she wasat a baking workshop inMassachusetts a couple ofyears ago, the baker sharedhis starter, which is claimedto be 400- years-old and from aFrench monastery. Duffycombines this with her 15-year-old starter.

Her customers are prima-rily farmers’ markets, foodco-ops, Sow Fresh Organics,and Connecticut Farm FreshExpress. (The latter two aredelivery services.) And whenshe is not baking for her cus-tomers, she is active in the

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community. She has a boothat events for Northeast Or-ganic Farmers Association,of which she is a member.

Duffy also holds bread-making workshops. ForValentine’s Day she madechocolate cherry bread forChocolate to the Rescue, anevent that raised money for afamily shelter in Middle-town.

When she visits her son’sschool, Duffy tells kids thatbread-making is one of thefew things where all five

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Kathy Duffy has made tens of thousands of loaves ofbread. She offers breadbaking classes, too.

senses can be used. When stu-dents say it’s not possible tohear bread, she tells themthat when the bread comesout of the oven and put on arack to cool, the temperaturechange makes it expand andcontract, so it makes a crack-ling sound.

“It talks to you,” she tellsthem.

Duffy said, “I love settingmy own hours, and being ableto be there for my son. And Inever tire of this. I have madetens of thousands of loaves,and the way the bread looksand smells when it comes outof the oven – it still takes mybreath away.”

Her customers seem toshare in her delight. “Peopleare coming back to local busi-nesses,” she said. “And theylike my business because it’snot common. They appreci-ate the warm, fresh sconesthat I bring to the farmers’markets, and they appreciatethat I am willing to answertheir questions about how Ido things.

“This is more than justbread. The farmers’ marketsare creating a sense of com-munity; people are talking toeach other. And they are re-minded of a simpler, happier,more fulfilling, and less har-ried time.”

For more information go towww.sweetsagebakery.com.

(Diana Carr is a regularcontributor to The TownTimes. She is creating a seriesof stories on “home arts”. Ifyou have a suggestion for atopic, email it to [email protected].)

Nursery school registration The Durham Cooperative Nursery School is accepting

enrollment registrations on Tuesday, April 2, from 1 to 3p.m. and Thursday, April 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. for the 2013-14school year.

Registration is scheduled at the school at Durham Vil-lage, 16 Main St., Suite 307. Several fees are dues at enroll-ment.

The 3 year-old program meets Tuesday and Thursdaysfrom 8:45 a.m. to noon.

The 4 year-old program meets Monday, Wednesdays andFridays from 9 a.m. to noon and an option for an extendedday until 2 p.m.

Enrollment is accept4ed on a first-come, first-serve ba-sis.

For more information or an appointment to visit theschool, call (860) 349-9885 or email [email protected].

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Open houseThe Middletown Agricul-

ture Science and TechnologyCenter, 200 LaRosa Lane, hasscheduled its annual openhouse for Thursday, April 11,with two sessions, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8p.m. The public is invited toattend the free event. Theday session is geared towardspreschool and elementaryage children. The eveningsession is for the general pub-lic. There is no admission feeor registration required, al-though groups of 20 or moreare encouraged to pre-regis-ter by calling (860) 704-4599,ext. 4594.

The open house is to show-case the Agricultural Scienceand Technology Centerthrough student displays,demonstrations and hands-on activities, highlightingkey curriculum areas ofplant science, animal sci-ence, agricultural mechanicsand environmental science.

The Middletown RegionalAgriculture Science & Tech-nology Program is availableto high school students fromChester, Clinton, Clinton,Deep River, Durham, EastHampton, Essex, Guilford,Haddam, Killingworth, Madi-son, Middlefield, Middle-town, Portland, Rocky Hill,Old Saybrook and West-brook. The program is ac-cepting applications for en-rollment from students withan interest in agriculture andits related occupations forthe 2013-3014 academic year.

For more information, call(860) 704-4599, ext. 4594 or vis-it middletownschools.org .

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Lauren Trombetta ofMiddlefield, is scheduled toreceive the Good CitizenAward from the WadsworthChapter Daughters of theAmerican Revolution. Theaward recognizes high schoolseniors who exemplify de-pendability, service, leader-

ship and patriotism.Sarah Bugai of Durham,

was recently inducted in Sig-ma Theta Tau, the honor so-ciety for nursing students, atSimmons College in Boston.

Lauren Davis, RachelD’Andrea and Nneoma Obiof Middlefield have beennamed to the second markingperiod honor roll at SacredHeart Academy.

Rachel Berardino ofDurham, has been inducted

in to the Epsilon Mu Chapterof Kappa Delta Pi honor soci-ety at Central ConnecticutState University.

Lindsay Wallace ofDurham has been named tothe winter term honor roll atKent School.

Dean’s listLyndon State College,

Vermont - Ryan Behling ofDurham.

School recordsThe Pupil Services Office of Regional School District 13

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By Mark Dionne The Town Times

Many people, includingthis reporter, have taken up achallenge that originated inDurham to walk or run a totalof 365 miles in the calendaryear 2013. In an attempt to an-swer the question, “Whywould I do this to myself ?” Iinterviewed TJ Whittaker ofDurham, who took the chal-lenge on-line. Here are ex-cerpts from our conversation:

What is 365 in 2013? Itwas just a challenge set uponus by Jeff Brown [ofDurham]. He sent out an e-mail saying, ‘Listen, we’re alla little too sedentary.’ He justsaid, ‘Why don’t we do some-

thing to crank it up?’ I run ca-sually, some would say a littletoo casually. It was basicallylaying down the gauntlet. Hejust said, ‘What about a mile aday for the entire year of2013?’

It resonated with me be-cause I struggle to consistent-ly get out there. I logged about250 miles last year and I reallywanted to find a way to take itup a notch. As soon as that e-mail went out, it was like abell went off. I immediatelywent from his e-mail andopened up a group on face-book and I’ve been badgeringpeople to join.

How many people are do-ing it? We’ve got about 40people in the group on face-

book. Probably about 15 peo-ple that regularly post upmileage. We’ve got people justgoing around walking twomiles a day. We’ve got one guyin the group who says ‘Oops Itook a wrong turn’ and heends up doing a halfmarathon in the woods. It’sthis whole range of people.

What counts towards the365? Anytime that you justagree to get up and be active.

Just get out and do some-thing. Take your dog for awalk and if it’s a mile, count

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It’s a lot of miles but these guys say it’s totally doableThe ‘365 in 2013’ is a fun challenge for all

it as a mile.Can I bike? That’s one

thing we were bantering backand forth and we all agreed ithad to be bipedal motion.

Can I drive? No. And go-ing to your refrigerator 1,500times a day doesn’t count.

How are people keepingtrack of the mileage? Fa-miliar routes are one way.Most of us have smart phonesthese days. There’s multipleapplications available. I’m atabout 112 for the year.

I’m at 35. Well, get mov-ing.

Should I work harder orlook for a lazier group? Asit gets closer to the last quar-ter of the year, you’re proba-bly going to get a lot of cheer-ing and you’re going to get ha-rangued. The motivation, theimpression we try to make onour fellow 365-ers is going tostart ratcheting up as we passthe halfway point of the year.

Has anyone finished? Ihave a friend who is a multi-ple marathoner and he’s atabout 250 miles this year. He’scrazy.

I was looking at the face-book group and there’speople there who bragabout running barefootand in the dark and run-ning to sweat out a chestcold. I don’t have a ques-tion here other than ... re-ally? Yeah. Look up ‘barefootsavages.’ I do a little bit of it

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myself. I’m a minimalist run-ner so I’m kind of waiting forthe weather to break so I canput my sandals on to go run-ning.

On my last run I was fol-lowed by turkey buzzards,is that a running thing?There’s nobody in this worldthat’s slower than me. I’m do-ing about a 12 minute mile.That’s one of my informalgoals for the year, to reduce[my pace]. I should probablywatch out for the turkey buz-zards.

Should somebody starttoday even though they’rebehind? Even if you can’tmake the 365, what’s theharm of trying? You’re sur-rounding yourself with abunch of motivated people. ...What happened yesterdaywas the New York HalfMarathon, two friends in thegroup posted it ... One friendin Georgia, he went out anddid a 19 mile run. So I’m sit-ting here watching these guyspost all these double digits. Ijust went out yesterday andI’m like, ‘Thanks for the moti-vation.’ I ran 10 miles.

You don’t have to make 365.It’s nice looking at what peo-ple do and using that positiveenergy to move forward. Ifyou make it, that’s even betterfor you.

How many are doing itlocally? A good portion ofthe group is local. It’s hard toanswer. The newest memberthat just added, she’s down inFlorida and she’s the friend ofa friend. There’s two in Geor-gia. The majority are aroundthe area.

When you jog, are youlike me, do you repeat overand over in your mind, “Ihate Jeff Brown. I hate JeffBrown. I hate JeffBrown?” No, I’ve come toterms with it. Before I was re-ally desperate for any meansof finding cardio. When Istarted running I was 290pounds and just doing it inregular shoes crushed myknees and hips. so I got thisbook called Born to Run andit’s all about barefoot runningand I started minimalizing. Iwent out and got the VibramFivefingers [shoes] and start-ed running with those and itmade all the difference in the

world. It got me up over myfeet, I wasn’t crushing myknees anymore and I was ableto get out and just startadding the miles. It saved mefrom exploding.

Good for you. I’m tryingto do it. The snowstormskilled me. That’s the besttime in the world to get outand run. The night of thatgargantuan storm? As it wasstarting and we had a foot anda half on the ground I was outin Durham running. It wasawesome.

This might not be thegroup for me. I almost gothit by one plow, but otherthan that it was perfect.

I think I’m going to haveto withdraw from the face-book group. It’s as crazy asyou want to make it.

People can find it by ‘365in 2013?’ It’s an open group.You can add a request andjoin in and start loggingmiles. It’s nothing but posi-tive vibes and people cheer-ing you on.

Photo by Karen Kean

Jack McShane poses with his top runneraward.

Jack McShane was recently honoredby the New York Road Runners as Run-ner of the Year in his age group. He wastop runner in the 60 to 64 division. Theaward was give during the organiza-tion’s Club Night in New York CityMarch 7. McShane is a native NewYorker and runs in numerous racesaround the region. McShane and hiswife Carol have three children. Bothwork for Regional School District #13.Jack said he was surprised and thrilledas this award is like receiving an Oscar.(Submitted by Karen Kean.)

McShane named top runner


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Hitchin Postpicks up win

After going winlessthrough its first 9 games,Hitchin Post wrapped up the2013 Durham Mens Leagueregular season with a sur-prising 60-49 win over Con-necticut Sign (5-5). MattThompson had his best nightof the season, scoring 21points. Hitchin Post led 26-25at halftime, and continued tobuild the lead behind two

pairs of 3 pointers by Thomp-son and Jon Norton early inthe 2nd half, then went 11-14at the foul line down thestretch to close out the game.Preston Beverly was the onlyConnecticut Sign player indouble figures, finishingwith 25. Norton had 12 andRyan Donecker finished with10 for Hitchin Post (1-9).

The win followed a tough68-49 loss the prior week toScott Tax Group. AfterHitchin Post opened the

game with a promising 18-2lead, Leland McKenna tookover for Scott Tax, scoring 13first half points, leading to a31-27 Scott Tax halftime lead.The 2nd half was all ScottTax (8-2), as Chris Staabscored 16 of his 25 points inthat period to send Scott Taxto the easy win. McKennawould finish with 24. Nortonand Donecker would lead theHitchin Post with 16 and 9 re-spectively, while JonathanGibbs finished with 7.

In other regular seasongames the past 2 weeks:

Timeout Taverne 44,Durham Dental 34-Timeoutprevailed over Durham Den-tal in a game where both of-fenses struggled. TommyRyan led for Timeout with 13,scoring 8 of Timeout’s 15first half points. Chris Hay-wood hit on four 3 pointers tolead Durham Dental (4-6)with 12.

Torrison Stone 61,Around the Clock 56-Torri-

son dominated in the paint,getting 19 from Adam Potur-nicki, 15 from Pete Lynch and13 from Jeremy Lobo en routeto a tough win over Aroundthe Clock. Steve Markoskikept Around the Clock in thegame with 13 first half pointsand 21 overall. Pete Doneckerand Andrew Markoski alsoadded 14 each for ATC.

Young Gunz 83, Aroundthe Clock 57-The YoungGunz shot lights-out allnight, opening up a 45-23 half-time lead, and cruising therest of the way. 4 players hitdouble digits, with AlexSchade leading with 17 andJason Williams adding 16.Pat Baranoski contributedwith 8 points as well, as the

Gunz (7-3) picked up their 6th

straight win. For Around theClock (1-9) Steve Markoskiled with 27 and Frank DeFlip-po scored 9 in the loss.

Torrison Stone 62, Time-out Taverne 46-TorrisonStone (9-1) opened a 10 pointhalftime lead, and Timeoutcut it to 4 points twice in the

2nd half, but fell short in theregular season finale lastTuesday. Poturnicki ledagain with 18 points, followedby Lobo (12) and Lynch (11).Tommy Ryan scored all of his

11 in the 2nd half to leadTimeout (7-3).

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Co-ed Volleyball is sched-uled for Wednesdays, April 3,10, 24, May 1, 22, 29 June 5, 12at 6 to 9:15 p.m. at StrongSchool.

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The Middlefield LionsClub held its annual EasterEgg Hunt at Peckham Parkrecently. Winners of thecolored eggs, where win-ners turn their eggs in forgold coins, were:

Pre-KindergartenFirst place - Jon Campani

of East Haddam; secondplace - Jacob Kosinski ofDurham; third place - Gio-vanni Scherer of Middle-field; fourth place JohnaDiaz of Middlefield andfifth place - Gianna Mc-

Carter of Middlefield.KindergartenFirst place - Brianna

Drzewi of Durham; secondplace - Natalia Smith ofMiddlefield; third place -Brady McCloud of Rockfall;fourth place - Alec Rodrigueof Middlefield and fifithplace - Ethan Kowal ofDurham.

First and second gradeFirst place - Paige Konop-

ka of Middlefield; secondplace - Piper Gurtin of Mid-dlefield; third place Grace

Hartline of Middlefield;fourth place - Riley Biro ofDurham and fifth place -Grace Gaffey of Middle-field.

Third and fourth gradeFirst place - Rachel

Kolsenski of Durham; sec-ond place - Griffin Biro ofDurham; third place -MacKenziee Hams of Nau-gatuck; fourth place - Jessi-ca Parkinson of Middlefieldand fifth place - KennethWallen of Middlefield.

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The Durham 60 Plus Clubmeets at the Durham ActivityCenter the second and fourthMonday of each month, Sep-tember through June, at 1:30p.m. The next meeting is Oct.22 at 1:30 p.m and newcomersare most welcomed.

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It’s tee time at IDSThis spring, for the first time in its 51-year history, Inde-pendent Day School will field a middle school golf team.The 14 IDS student-athletes took their first swings as ateam at Lyman Orchard’s Apple 9 golf course recently. Theteam is taking lessons from golf professional KevinCloud, and hopes to compete later this season. ‘I am soexcited to have golf as part of our athletic program,’ saidIDS physical education teacher Janet Sisson. ‘It’s been adream of mine for several years. It’s a sport the childrencan play the rest of their lives for fun and to stay in shape.Because of its close proximity to our school, it’s also a re-markable opportunity for us to foster our relationship withthe local community, especially Lyman Orchards.’ Alongwith golf, the IDS athletics slate includes soccer, basket-ball, lacrosse and cross country.

Special OlympicsBoy Scouts Troop 33 and Girl Scout Troop 2027 joined

other volunteers at this year’s Special Olympics WinterGames in East Hartford. Special Olympics athletes partic-ipated in a weekend of Floor Hockey competition. TheScouts volunteered their time and talent to help the ath-letes reach their goals while observing how people withdisabilities take part in adaptive sports. The Boy ScoutTroop has been working on the requirements for the Dis-abilities Awareness Merit Badge. Girl Scout Troop 2027has returned for the 7th year to coordinate Olympic Townwhere athletes come to make craft projects. Congratula-tions to both Scout Troop for achieving their goals andmaking significant contributions to our community.

Easter Egg HuntAn Easter Egg Hunt, spon-

sored by Durham Recreation,is scheduled Saturday, March 30, at 9 a.m., at Allyn BrookPark. There will be over 1,000 colored eggs hidden withfive golden eggs in each age category. Parents may par-ticipate with children ages 0-2. (Children ages 3 to 4 yearsold who won’t hunt alone may be joined by a parent.)Hunts are scheduled as follows: 0-2, 9:07 a.m.; 5-6, at 9:12a.m.; 3-4, at 9:17 a.m.; 7-9, at 9:22 a.m.; 10 and up at 9:27a.m. Times may change if the weather is cold or rainy.

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