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Fall Festival plans firm up; new elements, including a vaccine clinic, are included The Cheshire Fall Festival returns in September after a forced break last year due to the pandemic.
District will offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic with shots available to any attendee over the age of 12.
The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11, with new features, traditional favorites returning and a special memorial service in recognition of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Festival organizers said masks will not be required as the event is entirely outside.
Additionally, Chesprocott Health
er to stage the activities, food options and other attractions. The Kiwanis Club Carnival is one of the big crowd-pleasers.
New on the schedule this year are: a full food truck parade on both days; an early morning group yoga The popular local celebration ushers class on Sept. 11 by Be Here Now in autumn and is held at Bartlem Yoga; and a one act play performed Park. Local Cheshire businesses, res- by Cheshire Community Theater, alidents, and organizations get togeth- so on Sept. 11.
Volunteers of all ages are sought for a Quinnipiac River Watershed Association cleanup scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet at QRWA Headquarters, 540 Oregon Road, Meriden.
By Francesca Fontanez Special to the Record-Journal
ReRead Books & More, 104 Elm St., Cheshire This used book and gift shop is not only a relatively new, cozy nook with a wonderful aesthetic, but is also an amazing all-abilities employer. ReRead Books & More was designed with a specific goal — this shop employs those of varying abilities to create a diverse and accepting work space for all. Aside from raising awareness, acceptance, and celebration of those with
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Have reading adventure on this tour of book stores Depending on who you ask, we’re either at the tail-end of summer or starting “Back to School” season. Whether you need a new read or want to send the children in your life back to school with a fresh secondhand find, check out these area used book stores for some adventurous book-hunting.
Cheshire Chamber of Commerce President Yetta Augur welcomed the return of the festival and noted that this year there will be an extra focus on children and related activities. The children’s tent will be equipped with activities led by Cheshire YMCA volunteers, balloon animals with a child-friendly clown, and a scarecrow photo opportunity to highlight
Inside ReRead Books & More in Cheshire, one of several used bookstores to visit in the state. Francesca Fontanez, Special to the Record-Journal
differing abilities, the life and work skills employees gain through their time at ReRead Books & More are irreplaceable. Make sure to pop in for great service or one of the educational workshops or events open to the public.
many know. Proceeds from the used book store go directly back to the people of Meriden by helping fund events and programming held at the Meriden Public Library. The contributions also fund renovations and other projects.
Friends of the Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller St., Meriden
Besides continuously contributing to the overall enhancement of the Meriden Public Library, it should be noted that the bookstore also has incredibly reasonable prices and excellent hours.
This hidden gem tucked behind the Meriden Public Library plays a much larger role in the community than
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QRWA will provide trash bags, gloves and refreshments, and guides will be on-site with instructions and a list of key locations that need cleaning. Regularly-held QRWA cleanups began in the 1990s and became semi-annual in the early 2000s. In a positive sign, cleanups have pulled in smaller hauls in recent years. "In the early years we estimated about a ton at each event because of a lot of metal that was pulled out of the river, and now we estimate about 500 to 1,000 pounds per event," David James, longtime See Cleanup, A2
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the second annual Cheshire Scarecrow contest hosted by Artsplace.
Live music is on the schedule throughout the festival and a fireworks show is on for Saturday night.
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watershed association president, said back in April. Some odd items that volunteers have plucked out of the river are bowling balls, guns, cars and prosthetics. More typical items along the river and nearby trails are
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The Book Barn, 41 West Main St., Niantic This book-lover’s paradise received a shout-out in my “What to do on a day trip to Niantic” article but I'm bringing it back for more praise. While The Book Barn is a bit of a drive for central Connecticut folks, I can’t think of any bookstore more worth the trip. With a mystical, fantastical vibe, this indoor-outdoor oasis has something for everyone. While the book selection is impressively extensive, the other activities might be what makes The Book Barn irresistible to so many. Between the gorgeous grounds, furry-friends, an outdoor children’s play area,
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Vendors signed up for the event include local businesses and organizations such as JC Karate, Your CBD Store, Whippersnappers Play Gym, Coalition for a Sustain-
The Cheshire Fall Festival schedule is: Friday, Sept. 10, from 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. to dusk.
cigarette butts, beer and nip bottles, balloons, and all sorts of plastic. Tires regularly turn up, as well, as do shopping carts.
Plainville, Southington and Cheshire, west of Meriden, through Wallingford, Yalesville and North Haven, and into New Haven Harbor.
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Altogether, the length of the river is 45 miles, and its watershed is home to more than 200,000 people.
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The detritus makes its way into the waterways when tossed from passing cars. The source of the Quinnipiac River begins in the Dead Swamp in Farmington and flows roughly southward to
and a plethora of games, it’s no wonder travelers come from far and wide to visit. There are two other locations, both within a mile of the main Book Barn. The downtown store is located at 269 Main St. and Chapter Three, at 55 W. Main St., is just down the road. If you make the trip, why not visit all three locations?
The Key Bookstore, 1429 Park St., Suite 214, Hartford A visit to The Key Bookstore is always a modern cosmopolitan bookstore experience. While the shop has a trendy store front tucked in Parkville, one of Hartford’s most up-and-coming neighborhoods, The Key Bookstore engages readers well after they’ve left. Through exciting events, community
In addition to the festival, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Car Show, hosted by Richard Chevrolet, across the street, at Cheshire High School, on Sept. 11.
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With a focus on Afrocentricity, spirituality, environmentalism, and entrepreneurship, this Black-owned business is the perfect one-stop-shop for “Divine liberation one page at a time.” Half of the fun of buying used books is the experience behind the find. Each of the stops above are extremely accommodating, have friendly staff, and could be the perfect location for a day of getting lost in your new literary treasure.
Francesca Fontánez is a Meriden-based blogger, journalist, educator, and creative. Email Fontánez at eastsidevibeswithcess@gmail.com.
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The scheduled 9/11 remembrance ceremony is hosted by the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the town’s fire and police departments. It marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It will take place at noon on Sept. 11 on the north side of Bartlem Park.
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Blight ordinance plan moves forward The Town Council Ordinance Committee presented the final draft of its full blight ordinance during the Tuesday, Aug. 10 council meeting. The ordinance comes after some residents and members of the council stated concerns that the current “Unsafe Premises” ordinance lacks an appropriate enforcement body and does not address certain specific instances of property blight.
that the regulations will “apply uniformly to the maintenance of all residential, nonresidential, and undeveloped premises now in existence or hereafter constructed, maintained, or modified but shall exclude Agricultural Lands and land dedicated as public or semipublic open space or preserved in its natural state through conservation easements or areas designated as inland wetlands and watercourses.”
The unsafe premises ordinance only allows for local action if a property is deemed to be in such condition as to present a health threat to the property owner or surrounding community.
Town Attorney Jeff Donofrio explained the details of the ordinance and how it would
be enforced, if approved by the council. The blight enforcement officer would have the discretion to enforce the ordinance. The process will start with a certified letter regarding the blight issue. If the blight isn't addressed after that or if there is no acknowledgement of the warning, the office will issue a citation. (The citation can be appealed.) If there is no acknowledgement after the citation, and if the blight has not been addressed, a notice of violation will be issued.
However, at any point, a blight hearing officer can assess whether there are special considerations such as an elderly or disabled property owner. That officer may allow the property owner or owners a reasonable amount of time to remedy the violation, which will not exceed six months, according to the ordinance.
remedy the issues. Councilor David Veleber emphasized that the ordinance is not a punishment or in any way something to be used against residents. The intent is to address and remedy any blight issues.
There will be a public hearing on the ordinance before a council vote. According to The fine for violating the blight ordinance could be up the town website this will be held in the fall. A draft of the to $100 per day and a lien could be placed on the prop- ordinance is available on the town website. erty for any work that the town might need to do to — Record-Journal report
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The Cheshire Lions Club will hold its third annual paper shred event Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to noon, in the parking lot behind Town Hall on Elm Street.
Earlier this month, the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a business after hours gathering for Friends of Boulder Knoll. The Aug. 5 event was held outside at the knoll’s gardens. Friends of Boulder Knoll provided dinner made with fresh vegetables from its gardens and a raffle prize basket (pictured) filled with more produce. Last year, Friends of Boulder Knoll, a nonprofit organization, donated more than 3,000 pounds of produce to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry.
The event was a “big hit last year, despite COVID-19 and masking,” Lion Anthony Cipriano said. “We are hoping to have equal success in September.” The public is invited to bring paper, notebooks, envelopes and hanging files for disposal. There is no need to remove paper clips or staples.
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HOW CAN I MAKE THE MOST OF MY SMALL BATHROOM? products or even decorative items, and leave that extra floor space free of clutter as a result. Voila! Your bathroom will look bigger—and cleaner. What’s not to love?
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Bulky waste pickup returns next month giving residents a chance to dispose of larger, unwanted items with a curbside pickup. The service begins Sept. 13 using the town’s waste disposal company, AJ Waste Systems, LLC.
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DISPOSE OF YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS THIS FALL Bulky Waste Pickup is Back!! All info is available also at www.cheshirect.org Dates based on your normal trash pickup day: Week of Sept 13 thru Sept 17, households who have a Monday trash pickup. Please have all your bulky items at the curb before Monday Sept 13. Week of Sept 20 thru Sept 24, households who have a Tuesday trash pickup. Please have all your bulky items at the curb before Monday Sept 20. Week of Sept 27 thru Oct 1, households who have a Wednesday trash pickup. Please have all your bulky items at the curb before Monday Sept 27. Week of Oct 4 thru Oct 8, households who have a Thursday trash pickup. Please have all your bulky items at the curb before Monday Oct. 4. Week of Oct 11 thru Oct 15, households who have a Friday trash pickup. Please have all your bulky items at the curb before Monday Oct. 11.
2021 BULKY WASTE COLLECTION LIST
IMPORTANT COLLECTION INFORMATION: • Please note acceptable bulky waste piles are not to exceed 11 Cubic Yards = 10 ‘X 10’ X 3‘(High) • Piles containing unacceptable items or piles exceeding the allowable collection size will be tagged • If you have questions about acceptable items, please contact the Department of Public Works (203) 271-6650 • Trash and Recycling containers must be separate from your bulky waste. Please do not place your bulky waste in front of your containers. • Do NOT place any bulky waste in plastic bags. • Alternative collections (*) are listed on the back of this flyer The following is a list of the type of bulky waste items to be collected. It is intended to be illustrative in nature and is not to be considered all-inclusive. Bathroom Cabinet/Vanity
Cloth Awnings/Umbrellas
Scrap Lumber (12 Pieces 5 ft. lengths)
Wooden Doors
Blinds/Shades
Garden Hoses/Rakes
Shower Doors
Wooden Garage Doors
Bookcases/Shelving
Lamps/Chandeliers, Picture Frames
Sinks/Tubs
Wooden Ladders
Brooms/Mops
Lawn Cushions/Seats
Sofas/Dressers/Mirrors
Wooden Mailbox Posts
Carpeting (5 ft. roll lengths)
Luggage
Sports Equipment
Wooden Swing Sets (5 ft. lengths)
Ceiling Tiles/Drywall (4 sheets max)
Plastic Garbage Cans
Vacuum Cleaners
Wooden/Plastic Lawn Furniture
Ceramic/Vinyl Tile (Limit one (1)box)
Plastic Swimming Pools
Vinyl Siding (5 ft. lengths)
Wooden/Plastic/Ceramic Planters
Chairs/Tables
Plastic/Wooden Fences
Windows/Screens
Children’s Furniture/Toys
Pool Liners/Plastic Filters
Wooden Bed Frames
The following is a list of scrap metal items that shall be collected. It is intended to be illustrative in nature and is not to be considered all inclusive. Air Conditioners
Fans
Metal Bed Rails
Roto Tillers (Remove All Liquids*)
Awnings
Garage Doors and Tracks
Metal Lawn Furniture
Safes (under 200 lbs.)
Barbeque Grills
Garden Tools/Rakes/Hoes
Metal Lights (NO Bulbs*)
Snow Blowers (Remove All Liquids*)
Bicycles
Gas Grills – NO TANKS
Metal Pipes (3’ Lengths)
Stoves/Microwave Ovens
Bilco Doors
Gas/Electric Heaters
Metal Pool Slides
Toolboxes
Dehumidifiers
Gutters/Leaders
Metal Swing Sets
Washing Machines
Dishwashers
Large Metal Toys
Metal Trash Cans
Water Heaters
Doors/Window Frames
Pool Filters
Dryers
Lawn Mowers/Tractors (Remove All Liquids*)
Exercise Equipment
Mailbox Posts
Refrigerators
Radiators
All-Terrain Vehicles
Ties)
Monitors/Printers/Computers*
Propane Tanks
Antifreeze
Explosives
Motor Vehicles
Sheds
Batteries
Food/Beverage Container
Motorcycles
Small Recreation Vehicles
Brick/Concrete/Asbestos Materials
Gasoline
Oil/ Chemicals/Gas Tanks
Tires
Brush/Branches/logs
Grass Clippings
Paint/Paint Thinner *
TV’s / Electronics*
Canoe/Row Boats
Light Bulbs
Pianos/Organs
Creosote Landscape Timbers(Railroad
Mattresses/Box Springs*
Pool Chemicals (Chlorine)
Regional Water Authority Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (May 22, 2021 through October 30, 2021) (Pre-registration is required) www.rwater.com/in-the-community/ hazwaste-central Mattress Recycling Event – Saturday, October 16, 2021, Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Electronics Recycling Event – Saturday, October 9, 2021, Town Hall Parking Lot 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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The following is a list of unacceptable items for Bulky Waste and Scrap Metal Collection that shall not be collected. It is intended to be illustrative in nature and is not to be considered all-inclusive.
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Official: ‘Do your part and mask up’ By Maura A. Esposito
Public health agencies and the health care systems use these mitiAfter the Aug. 12 Cheshire Board of gation strategies daily in their operaEducation meeting, I was made tions to keep those they are treating 4. Wear a cloth face covering. There safe and to reduce the risk of infecaware that residents still had questions regarding public health mitiga- is an abundance of guidance on how tions. to select the correct face mask, how tion strategies to stop the spread of to properly wear the face mask and The question was also raised as to COVID-19. the scientific efficacy of face covermore at cdc.gov/coronavirus. ings, and I wanted to share some inWhat is a public health mitigation The goal of using these public health formation. At cdc.gov/coronstrategy? These are important acmitigation strategies is to slow the avirus you will find reference to tions that one can take to help respread of COVID-19 and to protect many scientific studies that were duce the risk of an occurrence or sit- all individuals, especially those that done in the past year in regards to uation. Regarding COVID-19, public are at increased risk for severe illwearing facemasks. These studies health strategies would be steps to ness. We have seen that people who reduce the risk of becoming infected get this virus can experience a range address the efficacy of various types of face masks including cloth (sinwith the virus. of symptoms. They can show no gle, double and triple ply) to surgical symptoms, mild symptoms, or semasks to N95 (respirator) masks and Public health strategies that have vere symptoms that require hospitheir efficacy to control particle been advised during the past 18 talization and intensive care. There emissions. The results showed that months include: is also the possibility of being placed “wearing a surgical mask or KN95 on a ventilator. Death is also possi1. Following healthy hygiene pracreduced the outward particle emisble. tices. This includes washing your sion by 90 percent and 74 perhands frequently. If soap and water These mitigation strategies are used cent during speaking and coughing is not available, then use hand sani- to promote behaviors that prevent compared to wearing no mask.” tizer containing at least 60 perspread, help maintain a healthy en- At the BOE meeting, some members cent alcohol. Cover your coughs and vironment, help maintain healthy of the public also had concerns sneezes. operations and prepare us for when about inadequate gas exchange. In someone gets sick. They are de2. Stay at home if you are sick. February 2021, a study was conductsigned to reduce exposure among ed using 50 adults to see if inade3. Physical distancing. If you are inindividuals, reduce transmission, re- quate gas exchange was truly a conside your home, avoid contact with duce the burden on the health care cern. Several studies already found others who are ill. If possible, stay system and long-term goals of mini- mask wearing causes statistically insix feet from those who are ill and mizing COVID deaths. significant or clinically insignificant other household members. If you are outside, try to keep six feet from others, unless they are members of your immediate household.
effects of heart rate and gas exchange. This study concluded that facemasks did not impair oxygenation or ventilation among their test subjects at rest or during physical activity. They further state that the risk of pathologic gas exchange impairment with cloth masks and surgical masks is near-zero in the general adult population. We understand a segment of the public find their masks uncomfortable. I would recommend that if a facemask is uncomfortable to try a different type or a different manufacturer. Facemasks come in many types and styles and there are also mask accessories that may improve the comfort of your mask. Finally, these strategies are intended to keep people safe and to reduce the spread of the virus. Please be considerate of those people in our community who are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination and whose physicians have recommended delaying vaccination due to current medical conditions or treatments. Please know that as your Chesprocott Public Health Director, I am here to serve you. Please do not hesSee Esposito, A11
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Area police mobilized extra officers to deal with possible problems caused by Tropical Storm Henri that arrived Sunday. Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire police called in extra officers as a precaution even though they had received few reports of any storm-related issues, police officials said. Most of the calls received were for fallen tree branches. Authorities were concerned about possible heavy rains Sunday and continuing into Monday, but, at the time of this writing, no serious flooding issues were reported.
“So far, the storm has been milder than we anticipated so that’s part of the reason why we don't have flooding issues to the extent we expected,” said Southington Police Department Lt. Stephen Elliott.
by a household’s regular trash collection schedule. For example, if residential trash is collected on Monday, bulk pickup is scheduled in that first week of the service (Sept. 13). If residential trash is picked up on Tuesday, that area of town will have bulk pickup the following week (Sept. 20). And the sequence continues.
Eversource reported less than 15 outages in Meriden as of mid-Sunday afternoon. Fewer than five were reported in Cheshire, fewer than 10 in Plainville, and none in North Haven. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Henri from Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm around 7 a.m. Sunday. Landfall took place near the Connecticut and Rhode Island border at midday.
The Meriden Green is seen here early Sunday afternoon. Trees bend in the wind and the brook overflowed its banks, flooding the sidewalk. The National Hurricane Center downgraded Henri from Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm around 7 a.m. Sunday. There were few power outages reported in the Meriden area as of Sunday afternoon, but concerns about flooding remained. Nadya Korytnikova, Record-Journal
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Local garden a draw for cool-looking moths By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Ingeborg Venus came across some interesting moths in her Cheshire garden recently. While the moths themselves are not rare, seeing them is, as moths are generally out at night. The insect visitors to Venus’ gardens included a Haploa clymene, a member of the Arctiidae family. An otherwise common garden moth, Haploa clymene have one outstanding feature – a black cross tattooed on its white wings. The host trees and food source for Haploa clymene caterpillars are oaks and willows. This moth also
likes to feed on native boneset and Joe Pye. June and July are the time of year these moths come out of their cocoons. See Moth, A12
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A luna moth photographed by Ingeborg Venus outside her kitchen door in Cheshire.
Maura A. Esposito is director of health for Chesprocott Health District. She can be reached at 203-2722761 or mesposito@chesprcott.org.
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mitted, nine honorees were selected by the Awards Committee to receive the COVID-19 Leadership Heroes Award. They are: 1. Gaylord Specialty Healthcare; 2. MidState Medical Center; 3. Community Health Center; 4. Meriden Health and Human Services Dept.; 5. United Way of Meriden and Wallingford; 6. B.C. Bailey Funeral Home; 7. Beecher and Bennett Funeral Service; 8. John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home; 9. Meriden Memorial Funeral Home. See Chamber, A13
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Venus also spotted a luna moth; a large critter. The luna moth can have a wingspan of up to five inches to go along with its long tails wings. And the coloring of a luna moth is remarkable. It can be a bright green early in the season, and generally becomes more yellow as summer wanes. “It was right outside my kitchen door,” said Venus, a long-time member of the Cheshire Garden Club. For more than 30 years, Venus was chair for the garden club’s Civics Committee, responsible for the wellknown Beauty Spot of the Month and Beauty Spot of the Year. Not surprisingly, her own gardens contain many plants, trees and flowers to attract a variety of pollinators. “Maybe because I have a ‘natural’ garden and don’t ever use herbicides or pesticides that these rare beauties frequent my yard,” said Venus. “And, of course, during the day bees and butterflies and hummingbirds help themselves to the nectar from my flowers.”
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Scenes from Cheshire YMCA Camp Quinnipiac at Chapman School are pictured. Participants are second- and third-graders. In the photos: Staff member Mike Severino helps day campers Tommy Buda and Giulianna Ciccone cool down. On the right, Zack Duperry and Ashley Ehrhardt enjoy a cold spritz at the water-gator. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen
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The 2020 award winners are: 1. 24th Annual Large Business Leadership Awards: Russell Hall Company and Aqua Turf Club; 2. 19th Annual Small Business Leadership Award: V. Czapiga and Son; 3. The 28th Annual Community Partnership Award: Emil “Buddy” Altobello; 4. The 7th Annual Special Achievement in Innovation Award will be presented to the Meriden Farmers Market; 5. The 7th Annual Excellence in Education Award will be presented to The Honorable Dr. Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education and Past Commissioner of Education, State of Connecticut.
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Henri mostly a hassle By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
Did fall sneak up on you, too? This turn of events is unbelievable. Here we were enjoying ourselves – the summer hitting its stride – then the season suddenly flew by and tropical storm Henri blew in. One minute I was in the hammock in the backyard with a cool drink, and the next I’m filling up the bathtub with water, and watching the hubby bring in all the patio furniture. (Yes, he made me get out of the hammock). As soon as Henri was considered a serious threat, we took the cars to the Stop & Shop gas station on Route 70
in West Cheshire and parked at the end of the line, which spilled out onto the road by at least a half-dozen cars. (We heard the gas stations on the south end of town were out of gas by late afternoon). We also ran out to Stop & Shop at Maplecroft Plaza for essentials like pie and ice cream. In retrospect, I hope you got a chance to enjoy your summer. Maybe you got to enjoy some day trips around the state, or here in town. How about the concerts at Mixville, like the Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band or one of the Bartlem Beats Summer Concerts? My friends and family got outside quite a bit and enSee Joy, A15
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Ophthalmology Practice Looking for FT/PT MAs, medical secretaries and office managers. Lots and Acreage Ophthalmology-related training is provided SAINT LAWRENCE CEM- Wood Fuel Heating Help Wanted ETERY - Plots four toEquipment on the job. Six offices gether for sale, call Dothroughout the Harford TREE LENGTH lores, (321) 848-2903. area (Enfield, ManchesFIREWOOD ter, Hartford, Farmington, CALL FOR DETAILS Furniture Cromwell) MAs- two 203-238-2149 years experience 5 PIECE BEDROOM required. Secretaries/ SET - Exc. cond., $200 OBO. 1 kitchen managers- five years Wanted To Buy set (4) chairs $300 experience preferred. OBO. 2 recliners $50 1,2,3 Items or an Estate Benefits include Medical/ ea.; (1) glass TV stand, $$$ CASH $$$ Dental Insurance, 401k, $25. (1) elliptical, $20. EMPLOYMENT Todd Shamock PTO and more. Please (1) treadmill, $20. Call OPPORTUNITIES Estate Sale Service submit your resume to 203-715-3392 At Geremia Greenhouse. Costume Jewelry, ewa@retinact.com Available positions FOR SALE - Black Futon Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Frame. Sit or sleep. include, truck driver, $40.00. Call 203-630- Paintings,Meriden Items Auto Parts shipping team member 203-494-1695 1172. and forklift operator. FOR SALE - Cooper Previous experience A-1 LOOKING - For Old Trendsetter SE Tire. FOR SALE - Oakwood Costume & Sterling is not necessary, but Corner Curio. Lights Size: P205/65R15, M Jewelry Box Lots & up with glass shelves. helpful. Must have & S.On Toyota Rim 15”. Other Doodads.”I Pay $90.00 cash only. Call Never used. $50.00. reliable transportation Top Cash For Your 203-215-8137. Call 203-269-2443 and be willing to work Grandma’s Costume flexible hours, including Jewelry Stash” Julie Appliances Classified Advertising some weekends. Apply 203-443-9602. Call 203-238-1953 in person Mon.-Fri., 9am FOR SALE - G.E. Window AARON’S BUYING to 12pm at 415 Barnes A.C. 6,000 Btu’s with Old Machinist Tools, Road, Wallingford, CT. Autos Wanted remote. $50.00. Call Lathes, BenchTools, 203-265-5349. Please RESTORATION Hand Tools & more. leave message. COMPANY (203) 525-0608. Looking for two positions Lawn and Garden - Carpenter and CarpenALWAYS BUYING ter’s helper. Carpenter CASH PAID should be experienced Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruin rough and finish ments, Amps, Ham carpentry. Both need to Equipment, HiFi, be reliable, able to take Radios, CB, Guidirection, have transporCASH PAID For any tars, Audio Equiptation to and from work Toyota any condition, ment, Antiques. and a clean driving re860-707-9350 running or not, crashed cord. Serious applicants okay. Will take other MATERIALS can call 203-239-9600 makes and models. ALWAYS BUYING OLD DISTRIBUTION (203) 600-4431. for more information. TOOLS - Wanted old, Screened Topsoil $25/ used, and antique per yd; Sand-$15 per Help Wanted woodworking hand yd; Millings-$10 per yd; tools. Machinist, woodworking, enScreened Millings $30 graving, workbench per yd; Clean Fill $8 hand tools and tool per yd: $100 minimum chests. Fair and delivery. No pickup truck friendly offers made service. Minimum 16 yd in your home. Please The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper pickup at our yard. Call call with confidence Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 Jim @ 860-982-4819 for Cory (860) 322-4367. every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area) delivery
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Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required.
. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.
Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.
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The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking qualified candidates for the position of System Operator/Dispatcher for a municipal electric utility serving 25,000 customers. Coordinates electric system switching and places equipment in and out of service during routine and emergency operations. Requires HS diploma/GED with 2 years experience in the operation of Distribution SCADA equipment and/or switchboards used in the distribution of electricity or other qualifying experience in a related field. Experience and training may be substituted on a year for year basis. Must maintain valid system operation certification from Connecticut Valley Exchange (CONVEX) or other approved agency or be able to obtain the same within 90 days of hire. Must posses and maintain a valid State of CT Driver’s License. $34.63 - $41.15 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefits package to include a defined benefit pension plan. Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Application materials can be emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct. gov. Application forms will be mailed upon request by calling the Department of Human Resources, (203) 294-2080 or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax #: (203) 2942084. Closing date will be September 10, 2021. EOE.
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ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132. BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
TIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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