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Cheshire PD will host Nov. 19 gun buy-back By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
The Cheshire Police Department, 500 Highland Ave., will hold a gun buy-back Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon.
garden tools. Swords to Plowshares works with communities to hold gun buy-backs; one step in its overall mission to reduce gun violence.
Other partners in the Nov. 19 gun buyback effort include Chesprocott Health Police chief Neil Dryfe was approached by District, Temple Beth David, St. Peter’s local organizations about the possibility Episcopal Church, First Church Cheshire of the department hosting a buyand Guns to Gardens. back. The First Congregational Church and Boulder Knoll Community Farm sug- “The Cheshire gun buy-back event shares and expands the transformation of gested the event. weapons of death to gardening tools that “I thought it was a good idea,” said Dryfe. support life and growth,” said Marj Chap“From the safety aspect of it, an individu- man, a member of the Vestry at St. Peter’s al or household might have an old shotEpiscopal Church. gun or rifle in the closet, it hasn’t been used, and they need a way to dispose of it Rules for the Nov. 19 gun buy-back, per the Cheshire Police Department, are as safely, rather than keeping it around. It follows : keeps it out of the wrong hands and it’s the safe way to dispose of it.” All types of guns will be accepted. Cash
The Cheshire High School Drama Club’s production of “Lost Girl” opens Thursday, Nov. 17 at Thorp Auditorium.
CHS Drama Club to present ‘Lost Girl’
The First Congregational Church and Boulder Knoll Community Farm recently hosted Swords to Plowshares Northeast, an organization that transforms guns into
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Cheshire High School Drama Club is getting ready to bring its fall production to the stage, starting Nov. 17. This year’s offering is Kimberly Belflower’s “Lost Girl.” The play unfolds years after Wendy – the character from “Peter Pan” – has returned from Neverland, and explores her journey to move on from her youth and reclaim her life. Concord Theatricals, the licensing agent, calls “Lost Girl “a coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss”; Wendy, the featured character, continues the story of J.M. Barrie’s beloved character. She’s a girl who must grow up. But first she must find Peter Pan and reclaim a kiss they shared. Along the way, she meets other girls who went to Neverland and learns she is not alone in her quest. The public is invited to attend what the CHS Drama Club describes as a “wonderfully thought-provoking piece.” “Lost Girl” will be performed at the Thorp Auditorium Nov. 17, 18 and 19. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $8 for students and senior citizens, $10 for adults.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Inside this edition find: Polling places, candidate profiles, and a sample ballot. Go to myrecordjournal.com for more election coverage and breaking Election Day news. Photo by Joy VanderLek
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103rd House District (Wallingford, Cheshire, Hamden)
Liz Linehan* Party: Democratic Age: 48 Occupation: Legislator. Education: CCSU, Communications.
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more of Cheshire and a part of Hamden. I’m thrilled to have gained more Cheshire residents in my Linehan district, but as always, I'm here to help everyone in town, regardless of party or address.”
(Cheshire, Prospect, Bethany)
Advocate for allocation of state funds to prioritize the hiring of additional police officers and replacement of emergency response equipment for fire departments in the towns.
Kevin J. O’Leary Party: Democratic Age: 33 Occupation: Attorney & Partner, Dolan Divorce Lawyers, New Haven. Education: J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law; M.S. in Justice Studies, Southern New Hampshire University; B.A. in Criminology, Central Connecticut State University.
Platform: State funding to lower property taxes, protect Facebook: @LizLinehanCT; children, help families, and Email: RepLizLinehan@ make it easier for seniors to Platform: Secure funding for the towns in gmail.com. retire and stay in their homes; the district for use in infrastructure projects supports making child tax resuch as public recreation facilities, roadway bate permanent, and elimiSee 103rd, A9 maintenance, and school facility upgrades. nating more retirement income from state income tax. Extend gas tax holiday to home heating oil, create cash incentives for environmentally friendly home improvethe cheshire herald, March 21, 2019 twenty ments; make neighborhoods safer, provide affordable health care including reproductive care; ensure privacy protection for all.
Other: Married to wife, O'Leary Kelsey, with a 2-year-old daughter, Alaina. Previously served on the Town Council and Inland Wetlands Commission in Prospect. Prior Mayoral candidate for Prospect in 2021. Current Chair of the Prospect Democratic Town Committee and Justice of the Peace. Email: olearyforprospect@gmail.com. See 89th, A8
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Christopher R. Robertson Party: Democratic Age: 57 Occupation: Regional sales
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Jack Fazzino Party: Democratic Age: 27 Occupation: Lawyer (Cohen and Wolf, P.C.). Education: University of Notre Dame; Georgetown University; Boston College Law School. Platform: Pledges to bring energy and vision to his home district. Supports community investment and will work to facilitate opportunities for small businesses, promote job growth, and bring home state funding for infrastructure projects. To curb the impact of inflation, will fight for continued tax cuts on retirees and middle class families. Believes in strong public education and will work to support teachers, students, and school
staff. Will work toward reducing health care costs, creating more affordable senior housing opportuniFazzino ties, and promoting improved services for our seniors. Other: Currently a town councilor in Berlin, serving as one of the youngest elected officials in the town's history. While in law school, he also worked for a federal judge. Endorsed by The Working Families Party, AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 4, AFT, Planned Parenthood, and the Association of Retired Teachers. Website: fazzinoforct.com ; Facebook: JackFazzinoForCT; Twitter: @ JackFazzinoCT; Email: jackfazzinoct@gmail.com
Lou Arata Party: Republican Age: 65 Occupation: Retired entrepreneur. Education: Cornell University, B.S. School of Hotel Administration. Platform: Safety, both personal and property. Uphold rule of law and order. Fiscal restraint in government. Smaller government, less legislative influence in our daily lives. Elimination of cancel culture. Prioritize unity. Honor personal free-
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Platform: Would guarantee that Connecticut families have access to the best education and job training opportunities available, including investing in Connecticut’s technical schools. Will work to fund mental health and substance abuse prevention programs. Will ensure that reproductive health care remains accessible and safe.
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Joseph Vollano Party: Republican Age: 45 Occupation: Small business owner, FillerUp. Education: Southern Connecticut State University, economics.
Platform: Reduce the overall tax burden on citizens due to inflation, including cutting state sales tax and reducing the diesel tax. Relief for struggling families, including the elderly. Protect parental rights in education, including school choice. Will protect the integrity of girls’ sports and ensure transparent government, including ensuring access to elected representatives. Other: Endorsed by Independent Party and State Police Union. Member of Meriden Board of Assessment Appeals; Served as vice chair of New Haven
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Lezlye Zupkus* Party: Republican Age: 56
Downtown Management District; Chairman of the Public Safety Committee (Downtown/ Wooster Square District). “I come from a large family with seven brothers and sisters. I have two children Vollano Joseph Jr., 17, and Tucker, 7.” Hosts weekly podcast Straight Talk w/Joe Vollano. Website: Vollano2022.com ; Facebook: VollanoforStateSenate; Twitter: @VollanoSenate; Phone: 203-805-2520.
and parental rights, put victim rights in front of criminal rights and put honesty and transparency in our government. “Making government work for you and in tandem with local government.”
Education: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (B.S.)
Other: Public Health, Trans- Zupkus portation and Finance committees; Deputy leader for the House Republicans, Numerous endorsements from business associations; Married with two children.
Platform: Continue to fight for a more affordable Connecticut, fight for families first
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Randall Raines Party: Republican Age: 73 Occupation: Retired. Education: B. S. Economics and Business Administration Wagner College. Platform: Bring prosperity back to Connecticut.
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In Brief Veterans event On Friday, Nov. 11, BRAVE (Bringing Remembrance to All Veterans Everywhere) will honor local veterans with a breakfast and assembly at Cheshire High School. The breakfast will take place from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by an assembly at CHS’s Thorp Auditorium. Veterans and their spouses, as well as active military personnel, are welcome to attend. Parking will be available in the front lot near the flagpole. For more information, contact Tim Galvin at tgalvin@cheshire.k12.ct.us.
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EDITORIAL: Signage can stop wrong-way drivers It’s a nightmare situation every driver dreads, encountering a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a highway. Even reading or watching news about these incidents is enough to send a chill down the spine.
with a history of wrong-way driving events, and/or a design that confuses drivers need special attention. Last month, at the Interstate 84 Exit 32 westbound offramp on Queen Street in Southington, the DOT launched a $20 million plan to improve off ramps throughout the state, with a demonstration of its new high-tech signs.
Maybe you’ve even approached a highway ramp and found the signs confusing, a jumble of directions and options that have to be deciphered in seconds. Making the correct choice can be The signs have sensor technology that triggers lights to a life and death decision. flash at drivers who head up That’s a problem the Dethe ramp against traffic, acpartment of Transportation cording to a Record-Journal story. has studied and seeks to correct — or at least improve At the Southington launch, on — by fixing conditions DOT Commissioner Joe that can lead to wrong-way Giulietti called 2022 “the situations, according to the deadliest year in recent DOT’s Bureau of Engineermemory.” There were 22 ing and Construction. Part wrong way fatalities on the of the solution, DOT states, highways, more than in the is standardizing highway previous three years comramp signage and integrating new technology aimed at bined. He also noted that over 85% of reported wrongpreventing wrong-way driving incidents. Trouble spots, way incidents involved impaired drivers.
An evaluation of the state's 700 entrance and exit ramps found more than 200 were a ”high risk” for wrong-way accidents. Additional measures to further improve safety at these points are in the works, according to the DOT. The project is in an early stage, according to the R-J story. It’s been implemented, so far, on just this single exit ramp. The eastbound exit 32 ramp on I-84 is in line to get the sensor signs in the near future. While that’s a start, the $20 million the state Bond Commission allocated for the project in July will not cover the cost of putting the new sign system at all 200 highrisk ramps. DOT officials say the current funding provides enough to roll out the system on several ramps, to test effectiveness, before asking the legislature for the money to install the new signage statewide. Almost immediately, the smart signs showed they were effective. As told by Giulietti in the R-J story, before the public demonstration a driver was caught going up the ramp the wrong
way and quickly turned around when the flashing lights came on. State Sen. John Fonfara, DHartford, a major proponent of the project, said Commissioner Giulietti and the DOT have “taken this seriously and cut through a lot of red tape to make this happen. This is going to make a big difference in saving lives.” Impaired drivers shouldn’t be on the road but that’s a situation not easily fixed. And even good drivers can make errors given all the distractions involved with
Technology can help limit and perhaps prevent the terror and terrible outcomes of wrong-way incidents. It’s a no-brainer that highways must be made safe and the DOT has identified a way to make them safer. As soon as data on the signs can be packaged for the legislature — assuming the outcome is positive, as has been proven in other states — and DOT makes its case, let’s see our lawmakers take a shortcut with their red tape and get this project done at every one of those 200 trouble spots.
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In Brief Art Market Discover original gifts at the Artsplace Art Market Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., upstairs at Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire. More than 30 local and out-of-state artisans will be selling original paintings, unique pottery, photography, felt works, weavings, jewelry, decorative arts, and home décor. The Art Market is sponsored by the Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc. For more information, email info@artsplacefriends.org. Artsplace can be reached at 203-272-2787.
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Book sale Friends of the Cheshire Library Fall Book Sale will be held Nov. 9 to 13. The sale will feature more than 15,000 books of every genre. Adult and children’s titles are available in both hard and soft cover editions and are priced from 50 cents to $2. The sale kicks off Wednesday, Nov. 9 with a special preview sale for Friends of the Cheshire Library members. Not a member? Sign up at the book sale or apply for membership online at cheshirelibrary.com. Sale hours: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30
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Veterans breakfast Comcast will host a Veterans Breakfast at the Boxes to Boots Operation Cares event Saturday, Nov. 5 at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road, Berlin. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. All veterans are welcome. They need not be a resident of Berlin, or Connecticut. To attend, contact Andralou Millerd at milleal@comcast.net or 860-670-5131.
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Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire, is collecting brand-new pajamas in all sizes, from newborn to adult. Pajamas must be complete sets – top and bottom or a nightgown. Pajamas are especially needed for the winter months. Artsplace is also collecting new children’s books. Drop off items in the marked plastic bin outside the front door, under the purple awning, through Thursday, Dec. 15. Artsplace can be reached at 203-2722787.
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The Third Annual CHS Food Drive’s drop-off day will run from 12 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 A school bus will be parked in front of the school and students will load non-perishable items to be donated to the Cheshire Community Food Pantry. The CHS Food Drive actually starts days earlier when students drop off bags on or around Nov. 4 at homes throughout town. Students will return to pick up the donation bags on Nov. 9 and 10. The Ryan T. Lee Memorial Foundation will donate 2,500 to 3,000 bags for the drive. Inside the bags, students will leave item lists for what the food pantry needs.
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CANDIDATE COMMENTARY: Bridging the divide
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Jack Fazzino is the Democratic Party candidate in the 83rd House District.
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Home is far from work, at least by Connecticut standards. I travel from Berlin to Bridgeport and back almost every day, spending about 100 total minutes in my car. One evening, after finishing my commute, I entered a new neighborhood to meet with voters. A married couple answered door number 16. I began the conversation as I usually do, asking them about important local or statewide issues. After some polite back-and-forth about the economy, education, and our shared roots, they invited me inside and our conversation proceeded. "What party are you?" the
after him: "Hey, maybe some- we've driven 50 minutes time we can carpool and save down to work and 50 home. We share stories about our on gas!" upbringings. We both came Later, I was eating dinner and from parents who grew busiwatching the Yankees when nesses from almost nothing. my phone buzzed. It was a He's given me professional number I didn't recognize. advice. We've had candid "Jack, it was great to meet conversations about current you. You make a great candi- events and political issues. date. Great to meet a fellow We share movie recommenBridgeportonian. This is my dations. My neighbor is a cell phone." Then, another good father, who thinks the text: "Are you going into the world of his kids. He's a office tomorrow?" skilled lawyer, who talks me So began one of the more un- through complex legal questions. He's a decent man, likely friendships that could with a tremendous work etharise in our political climate. ic. Over the past two months,
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Affordable Care Act enrollment process explained NEW YORK (AP) — The vast majority of Americans will find multiple options for health insurance coverage for 2023 on HealthCare.gov after open enrollment began Tuesday under the Affordable Care Act. People searching for plans on the government marketplace should consider their budget, health, doctors and a variety of other factors before picking a plan.
While most people have three or more options, about 8% of participants will choose from only two insurance carriers, a number that drops to one in rural counties across Alabama, Alaska, Arizona and Texas. According to the Biden administration, 80% of consumers should be able to find a plan for $10 or less per month after tax credits.
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Know the deadlines for coverage in 2023: Dec. 15 for coverage that starts on Jan. 1 and Jan. 15 for coverage that begins Feb. 1. Shop around, even if you’re currently covered under the ACA . First, you’ll want to see what the monthly premium — the amount you pay for coverage — will be. Next, check on the plan’s deductible — that’s what you pay up front for health services before your insurance begins to share some of the remaining costs for the year.
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Cheshire’s Jeffery Gonzalez runs for yardage before being taken down by North Haven’s Connor Rapuano, left, and Brian Lastomirsky during the first half at Cheshire High School.
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Defenses dominated in the third quarter. Both teams punted three times. Cheshire did hit for a 39-yard pass play from Simione to Luke Wiedemann, but it was erased by a penalty for ineligible man down field.
That’s where the score stayed through halftime, though the Rams did reach the doorstep on a 43-yard screen pass from Michael Simeone to Jeffrey Gonzalez. Simeone rolled right, threw back against the grain to Gonzalez, who rambled down the left sideline to the North Haven 2.
Finally, in the fourth, North Haven made it a two-score game and put the victory on ice. A 33-yard pass from Jeffrey Karavas to Daniel-Mark Thomas, compounded by a personal foul on Cheshire, put the Nighthawks in field goal position, and Declan Finkle delivered a 20-yarder with 5:44 left.
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CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - is looking ACCELERATED to hire a 35 hour a week PROPERTY Accounting Assistant. MANAGEMENT The candidate will support the administration of the school district’s FREE CLEAN FILL key finance functions AVAILABLE FOR COST including accounts OF TRUCKING! payable, accounts receivable, grant pro- PRICED PER LOAD DETOP CASH PAID For any cessing and general PENDING ON LOCATION Toyota any condition, accounting. Associates $100 minimum. running or not, crashed or Bachelor’s Degree in CALL JIM 860-982-4819 okay. Will take other Accounting or related business field is premakes and models. ferred but not required (203) 600-4431. with relevant experience, successful bookWhether it is a keeping or accounting lost ring, wallet or experience is required a Parrot named Oliver, (2 years minimum), a Classified ad course work in business, math,accounting, can help track it down. and bookkeeping and record keeping. Please apply online www.apMATERIALS plitrack.com/cheshire/ DISTRIBUTION TOP CASH PAID onlineapp. Screened Topsoil $25/ For Junk or unwanted per yd; Sand-$18 per vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Apartments For Rent yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Please call Mike @ 203Screened Millings $30 284-8562 8am-5pm. WALLINGFORD - 1 BR apt., 3rd fl., $825 per per yd; $100 minimum Classic and Anmo + 1 mo. sec. Ful- delivery. No pickup truck tiques ly appl. KIT. Call (203) service. Minimum 16 yd 269-5980. pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery Wanted To Rent
1947 MERCURY EIGHT Fully Restored W/ Flat 8 Cylinder Engine.To Be Sold In A Public,No Reserve Estate Auction Nov 17th, Wallingford,Ct. For info www.ricksoldschoolauctions.com or Call 203-901-2123.
WANTED TO RENT - Older couple seeks leaseto-purchase home in Middlefield. Must be at least 1800sq. feet. Lease for 1 year, then buy. 203-927-7217
Furniture COUCH - 72”x34”, blue, exc. cond.; Kitchen table, 53”x35”x36”, 6 chairs, dark wood, good cond.; Kitchen light fixture, 34” diameter, nickel finish, exc. cond. (203) 235-3794.
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ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
ALWAYS BUYING OLD TOOLS - Old, used & antique hand tools wanted. Machinist, engraving, woodworking & workbench hand tools & tool chests. Hunting equipment also of interest. Fair & respectable offers made in your home. Call w/confidence, Cory, 860.322.4367.
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 ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Miscellaneous For Sale Dichele @ (203) 8681816. FOR SALE - Men’s Black Lee Jeans. Size 40x32. BUYING MACHINIST New, never worn. TOOLBOXES - Tools $20.00. Please call & tooling, contents of 203-235-4734 machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime Wood Fuel Heating 860-985-5760 $25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
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Wanted To Buy GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - 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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SEEKING ALL COLLECTIBLES - Comic TOY ENGLISH BULL books to motor bikes. DOG PUPS All items considered. Call Gary at 203-237- FOR SALE 8 weeks old, 4124. Top dollar paid - 2 males & 1 female. Mom will beat any price! & Dad are our babies and are on-site. Serious TIMELESS TREASURES inqiries only. ESTATE AUCTIONS - Is 860-883-7689. looking to purchase estate contents. We pay cash for single items Pet Services or entire estates. We are especially interestATTENTION DOG ed in old toys, military OWNERS! items, costume jewelObedience Classes ry, old swords, sports Starting October 17 cards, fine jewelry, old MONDAY Evenings at watches, sterling silCheshire Park & Rec. ver, dental gold, coin 8 wk class-$125 collections, advertising $135 Non-Residents signs, pocket and huntBeginners - 6:15pm ing knives & so much Novices - 7:15pm more. Estate cleanout Pre-Reg online or call services available. 30 Chesh. Park & Rec at years experience. Call 203.272.2743 9-4 Bill (203) 494-2496.
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, SOUTHINGTON/ PLANTSVILLE, CHESHIRE AND MIDDLETOWN
1,2,3,4,5 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Todd Shamock Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695
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. 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. 248314
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
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PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.
TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area)
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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Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Handyperson Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. HOME DOCTOR - 48 CT. Reg. # 0647093 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828. Cleaning Services
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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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Junk Removal A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Partial or total cleanouts of homes, garages, basements, businesses. We Clean homes top to bottom and do demolition work also. Free estimates. No job to small or large. 203-281-6387 or 203623-0166.
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
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