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Clifford Hill, a veteran member of the North Haven Police Department, will be inducted to the Lyman Hall High School Hall of Fame at its 39th annual induction ceremony Friday, May 5.
Through a program she introduced at the Recreation Center, North Haven resident Liana Panferov is sharing her love and knowledge of gymnastics with local youngsters.
During the pandemic, “A lot of kids were sitting at home missing activities. We have to open their potential now," Panferov stated.
"My work is to make kids physically strong, mentally strong. And it's very important after all this.”
A 1999 graduate of the Wallingford high school, Hill was an option quarterback on the gridiron. In his senior year, he carried the ball 68 times for 746 yards and completed 69 of 91 passes for 889 yards. Hill also played in the defensive backfield.
“He played in the Nutmeg Bowl in his senior year and, for the first time in his career, he played receiver. And he was so impressive UConn offered for him,” LH Hall of Fame chairman Stephen Hoag noted. Hill took the offer and earned a starting nod with the Huskies.
During his time at UConn, Hill caught 77 passes for 734 yards and three touchdowns before sustaining a shoulder injury that derailed his career.
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Half a century of distinction was on display as the Quinnipiac University School of Nursing celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first graduating class with an event that showcased the innovation and collaboration the school is renowned for in the healthcare community.
Panferov has both competed in and taught gymnastics. When things started to return to normal following COVID, she joined with well-known trainer Brian Le Roux to get the Recreation Center program off the ground.
Panferov offers two core gymnastics classes at the Recreation Center; one for 6 and 7 years olds and another for age 8 and up. The classes are open to boys and girls.
Guests, including alumni representing classes from 1972 to 2022, gathered at the School of Nursing’s North Haven Campus on Thursday, April 13 for the 50th anniversary Celebration and Showcase, marking the culmination of a yearlong tribute.
“From that first class of 18 graduates in 1972, the Quinnipiac nursing community has grown to include faculty leaders, clinicians, scholars, healthcare partners
Support Boy Scout Troop 811 of North Haven by attending its annual ziti dinner fundraiser Saturday, April 22, 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road. The ziti dinner also will include meatballs, salad, bread, beverages, coffee and dessert. To-go meals will be available, as well. Tickets are $15 ($8 for children age 6-plus). Scouts in uniform eat for free, and there’s a $2 discount for seniors and military members. Tickets will be sold at the door, or can be purchased in advance by calling Scoutmaster Michael Wurm at 203-530-4731.
The North Haven Police Department, in conjunction with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program, is distributing free firearms safety kits to local residents. The safety kits include a cablestyle gun lock and informational flyers. Locks are located in the lobby of the police department, 8 Linsley St.
North Haven’s bi-annual Large Item Pick-up Program will take place the last two full weeks of April. Items will be collected on your regular refuse day and must be placed at the curb by 5 a.m. Acceptable waste items include: white goods like refrigerators (State law requires doors be removed); appliances such as ranges, stoves, etc.; upholstered items such as mattresses, sofas and chairs; vehicle tires (without rims); and metal items.
A comedy night fundraiser benefiting the North Haven
Education Foundation will be held Friday, April 28 at the Knights of Columbus Lodge, 2630 Whitney Ave. in Hamden. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. Cash bar, bring your own snacks. Visit nhedfoundation.org or call Debbie Volain, 203-7101668.
American Legion District 2’s Family Kids Walk, a benefit for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, will take place Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. to noon, on the North Haven green, 20 Church St. For details, call Wayne at 203-387-2305.
This June, members of the North Haven Police Department will once again participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run. To support Special Olympics and the NHPD Torch Run team visit give.soct.org/team/492030.
The North Haven Garden Club seeks vendors for its annual May Market fundraiser, which will be held Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Parks and Recreation Center on Linsley Street. Indoor spaces are limited. Weather permitting, outdoor spaces will be available. Vendor spots are $20. Email nhgccindy@yahoo.com or call/text 203314-5807.
Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, will host its annual Spring Fair Saturday, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festivities will include a silent auction, tag sale, Mother’s Day plant sale, baked goods and crafts for
sale, and more. Craft and vendor space is available for $30. Contact Vicki LiPuma at 203-265-1070 or vicklip@ aol.com.
The North Haven Garden Club announced its membership in the Pollinator Pathway Project, an effort which brings awareness to the need of planting trees, shrubs and flowers to support pollinators such as birds, insects and wildlife. Residents are invited to participate in the project by identifying their own pollinator garden. Then, visit the Garden Club booth at North Haven’s Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 29 at the high school and add your property to the NHGC Pollinator Pathway map. You can also register your property with the Pollinator Pathway Project online, at pollinator-pathway.org.
The Greater New Haven Probus Club supports the efforts of special education teachers in Hamden. North Haven, New Haven, Cheshire, East Haven, West Haven and Wallingford. The organization is initiating a teacher grant program designed to support instruction and/or provide experiences for special needs students that school districts would otherwise be unable to finance. The program will offer 12 competitive grants of $500 and eight grants of $250. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 5. For grant details, email newhavenprobus@ gmail.com or contact Roy Lukacs at 475-224-9774.
The North Haven Community Services Food Bank has a constant need for: mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, coffee, tea, tuna, soup, Chef Boyardee products, instant mashed potatoes, cookies, crackers, macaroni and cheese, protein and granola bars, trail mix, nuts, jerky, peanut butter and graham crackers, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce, juice boxes, pudding cups, peanut butter, jelly, Pop Tarts, cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup. Items can be dropped off at the Department of Community Services office, Town Hall Annex Building, 5 Linsley St., Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Comprised of high school students age 14 to 18, the North Haven Fire Explorer program provides opportu-
nities to explore a career path in emergency services as a firefighter, EMT or paramedic. Email NOHFDExplorers@gmail.com or visit northhavenfire.org.
The North Haven Trail Association maintains several trails in town for residents to enjoy. As stewards of these trails, the NHTA is in need of volunteers. The group meets the third Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the Recreation Center on Linsley Street. For further information, visit northhaventrails.org.
Bring your used clothing donations to Hope Christian
Church, 211 Montowese Ave. Hope Christian Church is partnering with St. Pauly Textile Inc. to provide a wood-frame drop-off shed for community use.
Accepted items: clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals.
Individuals and organizations interested in a garden plot at Faith United Methodist Church’s “Garden of Eatin’” can easily sign up. Plots are $30. The garden committee can be reached after 3 p.m. at 203-623-1803. Faith United Methodist Church is located at 81 Clintonville Road.
Castle Craig Players, Meriden is celebrating its 30th season. All shows on sale now: “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On,” May 5 to 20; “Into The Woods,” July 28 to Aug. 12. For ticket information, visit castlecraigplayers.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the 119-year-old national youth mentoring organization. Based in Hartford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut offers lifechanging programs to at-
risk children in all of the state’s 169 municipalities. Learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters by visiting ctbigs.org.
La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven meets the second Wednesday of the month at Grace & St. Peter’s Church, 2927 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. RSVP to Anne.M@ LLLCT.org. Attendees from all towns in the greater New Haven area are welcome. La Leche League of Hamden/North Haven also provides phone and online help.
For a complete list of library programs, and to register, visit northhavenlibrary.net or call 203-239-5803.
Youth Poet Laureate: Introduction & Teen Open Mic. Saturday, April 22, 2 p.m. Join the library in welcoming North Haven's first Youth Poet Laureate, Naomi Borenstein. Naomi splits her time between attending North Haven High School and studying creative writing at New Haven's Educational Center for the Arts. During this program, Naomi will read a select group of original poems, and then encourage other teens to approach the microphone and read a poem of their own. North Haven community members are encouraged to attend. The open mic portion of the event is reserved for teens in grades 6 through 12. Teens interested in doing a reading should email a copy of their poem to: teen@northhavenlibrary.net in advance.
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Hill received the Golden Helmet Award for Outstanding Performance in Academics and Athletics and graduated from UConn in 2003 with a degree in psychology.
“He’s incredible, brilliant and highly humble,” Stephen Hoag said of the Hall of Famer.
coach Rich Cavanaugh. With the Owls, Hill nabbed 16 balls for 237 yards and led the team in punt and kick return yardage.
mander of the Investigative Services Division.
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With a year of football eligibility remaining, Hill transferred to Southern Connecticut State University and was an All-League player under
Hill was also a track star at Lyman Hall and at SCSU. As an All-Stater at LH, he signed off with school records in the 100 meters and pole vault, and missed the 300 hurdles record by 0.1.
As a junior, Hill was the Class MM champion in the 300 hurdles. As a senior, he was the Class M indoor champ in the 55 meters and pole vault.
Hill joined the North Haven Police Department in 2009 and served as a patrolman for five years before being appointed to the Investigative Services Division as a detective.
In 2015, Hill was promoted to sergeant, serving as a patrol supervisor for five years and as the Investigative Services Division Sergeant for two. He was promoted to lieutenant in August of 2022 and is currently the Com-
Hill has served the department as a POST certified instructor since 2015, conducting numerous trainings in the areas of firearms, tasers, simulations, shooting decisions, blue on blue encounters and body cameras. He was selected as an operator on the South-Central Regional SWAT team in 2011 and currently serves as assistant team leader and firearms instructor.
Hill was awarded unit citations for responses as a SWAT operator to dangerous situations and received recognition and a personal letter from President Donald Trump for injuries sustained during a SWAT operation in 2018.
Hill continued his education at Arizona State University, earning a masters in Public Safety Leadership and Administration in 2020.
Hill and his wife of eight years, Michele, have two sons, Preston, 6, and Brayden, 5.
Mystery Book Club. Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. For the month of April, we will be reading and discussing "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill.
Author talk. Thursday, April 27, 8 p.m. You are in for a riveting hour online with New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger. Join us as he dis-
cusses his newest book in the Cork O’Connor series, "Fox Creek," and his other works.
Connecticut Lore: Meaningful Travel on the Local Level. Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. Author Zack Lamothe reads from his book, "Connecticut Lore," and shares how to travel meaningfully on the local level. We’ll learn about Lamothe’s Backyard Road Trips podcast and hear entertaining and informational stories along the way.
Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can dispose of potentially-dangerous medications at North Haven Fire Headquarters, 11 Broadway. Along with prescription medications, vaping devices and cartridges also can be disposed of. If possible, leave medications in their original containers and cross out the person’s name with a marker to ensure privacy. For more information, contact Carla Picard in Community Services at 203-239-5321 ext. 504.
Egidio Lennon Wealth Management, 20 Realty Dr., Cheshire, will host its Annual Free Shred-It Day Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon. People may bring up to three boxes or bags of docu-
ments for disposal. All papers are shredded on site. Donations for the Cheshire Community Food Pantry and Animal Haven in North Haven will be accepted and appreciated. For more information, contact Joanne Daley at 203-533-4968 or joanne@egidiolennon.com.
The North Haven Soccer Club is giving $500 scholarships to two current or former members of the NHSC. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who will be attending their first year of college in the fall, must expect to graduate with a "B" average or higher, and must submit an essay of at least 200 words, "What soccer has meant to me." Email chris.gaetano@gmail.com for complete details.
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If you’ve been keeping up on news coming out of Washington, D.C., you know that Congress is once again grappling with a need to raise the federal government’s debt ceiling limit. Legislation to that effect would provide the
U.S. Treasury with authorization to issue new debt to help cover the costs of programs already approved by Congress.
This is a typically routine action that avoids the U.S. defaulting on its loans. However, given the polarized political climate and hardened positions on both sides of the aisle, Congress so far has
not negotiated an agreement to raise the debt ceiling by the summer deadline. How could the issue play out and what are the possible ramifications for the financial markets?
The need for Congress to take action and increase the debt ceiling occurs periodically. This year, similar to prior instances, it has become a political matter with differing views on how to effectively solve the problem at hand.
If the debt ceiling is not raised, the federal government could default on its debt. This is significant, as investors look upon U.S. Treasury bonds as debt securities that are backed by “the full faith and credit of the United States.” A default could tarnish that reputation, and potentially result in
the government having to pay higher interest rates to attract bond investors.
At this point, the U.S. Treasury has reached its debt ceiling limit as previously authorized by Congress, and is undertaking “extraordinary measures ” to avoid a debt default. Treasury officials indicate that these measures will likely be exhausted by June 2023. At that time, without Congress acting to raise the debt ceiling, a U.S. government default becomes a real possibility.
What would a debt default mean? In a speech on Feb. 14, 2023, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that in the longer term, a default would mean “Future investments, including public investments, would become substantially more costly.”
If interest rates on government bonds were forced higher, the impact could be felt across the bond market, pushing interest rates on other types of debt higher.
More directly, according to Yellen, “the federal government would be unable to issue payments to millions of Americans, including our military families and seniors who rely on Social Security.”
Costlier borrowing could also reverberate to consumers as they obtain mortgages, car loans and other forms of debt.
Would this have a significant and extended negative effect on the economy?
That’s an open question. But, minimally, we should expect that the longer the debate lingers and the closer the deadline draws near without resolution, we may face increased market volatility.
See Jolly, A7When left untreated, hearing loss can have a negative effect on your mental health. Losing your hearing ability can drastically impact the way you interact with others. It can also put you at a greater risk for developing mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
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In the past five years, over 7,000 people in Connecticut died due to opioid overdoses.
That’s enough to overflow the Hartford Yard Goats’ Dunkin’ Park or fill the main theater at the Bushnell more than twice.
“I literally have lost count on how many people that I know, love, have worked with my family that have died from this,” said Jess Morris, the mobile outreach worker at Perception Programs, a behavioral health services nonprofit. “I’ve responded to more overdoses off the clock than on.”
Every day of the week, Morris drives the organization's van to various locations where she provides services such as wound care kits, safe sex supplies, recovery support referrals and opioid use treatment, among other things.
One of the things Morris distributes is naloxone, an opioid antagonist that has successfully reversed more than 2,000 overdoses statewide since 2016. Morris' handouts resulted in 78 of them.
Either as an injection or nasal spray, naloxone is currently available with a prescription through a physician or pharmacist, without a prescription at pharmacies that have a standing order,
or through a community health organization like the one Morris works in.
But starting in late summer, a brand of nasal spray naloxone, Narcan, will be available over-the-counter after approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month.
Despite the FDA approval, some people in Connecticut may still have a difficult time obtaining Narcan over-thecounter. Currently, 28 towns in the state, mostly rural, don’t have a store that is eligible to sell over-the-counter medication, according to permit data from the Department of Consumer Protection. In these towns, since 2018, there have been at least 104 opioid overdose deaths.
And while a store with Narcan could be just a town away for those with access to transportation, it’s not as simple for individuals with opioid use disorder that are also experiencing homelessness or those that don’t have access to a car.
Until then, one of the most direct ways to access naloxone is through a pharmacy, since they're conveniently located in many neighborhoods, providing quick and direct access to residents.
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While you don’t want to overhaul your long-term financial plan based on speculation, you may want to consult with your advisor about how to address potential, near-term ramifications that could be reflected in more volatile markets.
Jeff Jolly, CFP, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. Contact him at 203-407-8188 ext. 330.
Some 900 members of the Quinnipiac University community took part in the 14th annual Big Event on Saturday, April 15, a day of community service that connects QU students, faculty, staff and alumni with community partners in the Greater New Haven area and beyond. During this year’s Big Event, Quinnipiac formed teams and spruced up sites in Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Durham, Hamden, Meriden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Southington, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge.
Pictured: Quinnipiac University students Katherine Braccia, Marianna Colabello and Gabriela Moreno volunteer at Camp Cedarcrest in Orange on April 15.
and researchers. Take a moment to pause and think about what this event really means, ” said School of Nursing Dean Lisa O’Connor. “We are here tonight as a reminder of how important nursing is to the fabric of our country and our world. And how Quinnipiac certainly has contributed to that effort over the past 50 years.”
The showcase began with remarks from O’Connor and a congratulatory response from QU Provost Debra Liebowitz and Hartford HealthCare Executive Vice President MaryEllen Kosturko.
“Tonight is a celebration, not of an individual, but of the ways that individuals can come together in a community to create something that's strong, valuable and makes a difference in all of the right ways,” said Liebowitz. “As we celebrate today, we also look forward
to the next 50 years of seeing excellence at Quinnipiac.”
The showcase concluded on a poignant note with sisters Brielle and Eliana Jewel sharing a reflection on behalf of the Class of 2022, the school’s 50th graduating class.
Eliana Jewel closed the event by reading a special message from nursing alumna Jean Inge, a member of the nursing program’s first graduating class. “To be a Quinnipiac graduate certainly paved the way for me to become an RN eventually earning my BSN and MSN degrees,” wrote Inge. “Gratefully, this beginning also gave me the privilege to be a member of the first Quinnipiac nursing class of 1972. I believe we all share in this honor, and I wish everyone an enjoyable and historic anniversary celebration.”
Yet, there are 45 towns where a pharmacy with a certified pharmacist is not available to prescribe and dispense naloxone or solely dispense it through a standing order. And in these towns, since 2018, there have been at least 149 opioid overdose deaths.
Towns in the Record-Journal coverage area, including Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, North Haven, Durham, Cheshire and Berlin, have no stores that lack over-the-counter permits or do not have a pharmacist that can prescribe naloxone. Middlefield, however, is among the 28 towns
in the state without a store eligible to sell over-thecounter medication.
Emergent BioSolutions, Narcan's manufacturer, will set the price of over-the-counter Narcan and is already facing pressure from officials, such as U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, urging it to make it affordable.
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“Narcan is not for people who use drugs. It is for people who may encounter someone who uses drugs … You can’t ‘Narcan’ yourself,” said Morris.
But a bystander, such as a friend or family member, could. And CDC data shows that almost 40% of overdose deaths involving opioids or stimulants occurred with someone else present, creating a need for widespread availability of naloxone among non-drug users.
HavenHot Chickencelebrated the grandopening ofits fourth location, 146Washington Ave., NorthHaven, Saturday,April 15 witha QuinnipiacChamber ofCommerce ribbon-cutting. HavenHot Chicken isopen sevendays a week,11a.m.to10 p.m.Viewtheirmenuat havenhotchicken.com.
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Recreation Center coordinator John Bimonte pointed out that a gymnastics class held Saturday mornings has drawn "six or seven children between the ages 3 and 5" for eight straight weeks.
Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2022, Mya Xeller, a North Haven resident, visited one of the classes.
Xeller, who was involved in gymnastics growing up, said she wanted to give the youngsters "some inspiration and let them know that
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I was so excited to see what they have learned.”
Xeller believes it’s important for kids to have an activity they’re passionate about ”and something to work towards.”
These days, there are no shortage of things “that can cloud our minds,” she added.
The North Haven Recreation Center, 7 Linsley St., can be reached at 203-234-2535.
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gG , the acorn, is appearing in Community Spaces across Wallingford to inspire grassroots community engagement with social service and arts nonprofits. Be The Seed.
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About The Great Give: Celebrating its 14th year in 2023, The Great Give is returning on May 3-4. This 36-hr, online, community-wide giving event was created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven.
We are Wallingford nonprofits welcoming you to be the seed. Be our grassroots connections.
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Since 1972, SCOW has responded to the needs of the Latino Community by assisting in their success as they maintain and share their rich varied cultures with the broader community. SCOW offers several educational opportunities designed to build confidence and enhance skills. SCOW helps newcomers transition to full participation in our community and nation. Your gifts help us help the most vulnerable and underserved clients with social and immigration services, education, advocacy, translation, and interpretation, as well as emergency basic needs.
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Founded in 1944, the Wallingford Family YMCA has spent over 78 years bringing the community togetherincluding nurturing the potential of children & teens with an incredible summer experience that helps them build character, form lifelong friendships, and create long lasting memories. Your gift will ensure that the youth & teens of our community will have the best summer ever at Camp Ulbrich, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Do you want our community to grow stronger, kinder, and more welcoming? If you help WPL reach its $5,000 goal, you will be a critical part of the plan to create shared and connection-building experiences at “The Table” events. Convening people of different ages, races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, and backgrounds in venues throughout Wallingford is the idea we are asking you to help fund. By bringing the community together to share music, food, cultures, stories, and conversation, we can learn as we welcome each other’s experiences and perspectives at “The Table.”
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Connecticut Foodshare, a Feeding America member, mobilizes community partners, volunteers, and supporters to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger throughout Connecticut. With a network of more than 650 partner agencies and direct service programs, Connecticut Foodshare provides healthy food to the nearly 400,000 food insecure individuals (including one out of eight children). Our vision is a thriving community free of hunger. You can help.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven fills the gap when school’s out for Wallingford, North Haven and New Haven youth. Since 1963, the Ulbrich Clubhhouse of Wallingford has been helping young people achieve academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Your investment during The Great Give will help close the academic learning loss caused by the pandemic and ensure those who need us the most will be able to attend the Club.
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Master’s Manna, Inc. helps homeless, and low to moderate-income families and individuals obtain essential life needs. Resources at Master’s Manna provide reduction of food insecurity, mental and physical health intervention, and navigating vocational and educational opportunities. We are blessed with a diverse group of volunteers. At times additional hands lighten the load & brighten the day as we strive to benefit our community. Financial support received from The Great Give helps support the actions of those supporting others.
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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare provides medical management and intensive rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced a catastrophic health crisis such as a spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or COVID-19. Donations to the Great Give support the Louis D. Traurig House, Connecticut’s only transitional living center for people with a brain injury. This unique program provides four-to-six-weeks of individualized day treatment for patients to successfully transition from hospital to home.
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Animal-assisted mental health services offer unique positive outcomes. When Soul Friends founder, Kate Nicoll, suffered a spinal cord injury in 2003, she noticed how her dog was responsive to her pain and moods. Soul Friends leverages this special human-animal bond to help children, families, veterans, and first responders living with trauma, loss, and social-emotional challenges. Donations help us care for the therapy animals that help the people.
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The Latino Communities Reporting Lab (Reportajes de la Comunidad Latina) is a long-term initiative with a mission to amplify the voices of our local Latino communities. Your donation during the Great Give will support Lau Guzmán, the Lab’s multimedia reporter from Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America will match every dollar we raise during the Great Give up to $25,000.
capitalforchange.org
Capital for Change’s mission is to provide flexible, creative and responsive financial products and services to benefit low and moderate income persons, and minority and otherwise disadvantaged individuals, businesses and communities. The vision for C4C is to be Connecticut’s premier community development financial institution offering capital solutions that will create and sustain lasting, positive change to low-income communities, including broadened social and economic participation, economic growth and environmental sustainability. You can help.
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CRAFT FAIR: Juried crafters from all over the eastern United States will be displaying and selling their artistic products by Mirror Lake, occupying over 70 spaces from 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
AMUSEMENTS: will operate Friday from 5pm to closing; Saturday from 10am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Wristbands on Sunday for $25.O0 from 10am-1pm - ALL AMUSEMENTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT!!
JUSTIN PICCIRILLO’S sale and signing of his new book on the history of Hubbard Park both Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30 from 11am to 4pm on the Midway.
SOLOMON GOFF HOUSE demonstration of 1700 living, both days from 11am to 4pm in Hubbard Park near the Skatehouse.
FREE: CASTLE CRAIG SHUTTLE will take you to the Castle at 1,000 feet above sea level both Saturday and Sunday. Please check Shuttle schedule upon arrival.
FREE: Round trip SHUTTLE BUS service from Platt High School and the Meriden Mall both Saturday and Sunday starting @ 8am.
THE JEFF CROOM’S WELCOME STAGE
THE JEFF CROOMS WELCOME STAGE
10:45 - 11:30 JEFF PRZECH WITH DENNIS FANCHER
12:00 - 12:45 A PALLET FOR THE SHOAL
1:15 2:00 SPARKLE AND FADE
2:30 - 3:30 BROTHER OTHER
4:00 - 5:00 BEPW
JAMES J BARRY BAND
JAMES J BARRY BAND SHELL STAGE
11:30 - 12:30 RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS
1:00 - 2:00 JAKE KULAK AND THE MODERN VANDALS
2:30 - 3:30 SHADED SOUL
4:00 - 5:00 SMALL TOWN GAMBLERS
FOOD TENT STAGE
11:30 - 12:30 GOZA LATIN BAND
1:00 - 2:00 SETH ADAM
2:30 - 3:30 ORQUESTA AFINKE
4:00 - 5:00 THE BLUE RHYTHM BAND
THE 2023 MIDSTATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO AT THE 43ND ANNUAL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL APRIL 29 - APRIL 30 UNDER THE EXPO TENT ON THE TENNIS COURTS - OPEN TO ALL DAFFODIL FESTIVAL VISITORS. Free Admission.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Both Days Include…Live Stage Performances, Free Face Painting, Free Henna, Karaoke, And Dance Party!
ACTION ZONE STAGE
2:00 & 5:00PM
WHACKY CHAD STUNT COMEDIAN
12:00 & 3:00PM
DANIEL GREENWOLF CELTIC MAGICIAN
1:00 & 4:00PM
With a large "Grateful" sign created by Slate School's K-5 students as a backdrop, more than 125 people gathered on Tuesday, April 11 to celebrate the ground-breaking of Slate Upper School in North Haven.
Slate Upper School's construction will be completed in Summer 2024, just in time
for the current fifth graders to enter Grade 7. Both the Lower and Upper schools are located together on the same 40-acre campus at 124 Mansfield Road with shared resources and shared experiences for what will grow to be a K-12 institution.
At the ground-breaking, Slate School students, family and others, were joined by local officials as well as rep-
resentatives from Patriquin Architects and Gilbane Building Company.
Slate “is one of the few [schools] in the country that has a curiosity-driven learning curriculum that focuses in on collaboration, empathy, kindness and doing the greater good," said Mike Freda, first selectman of North Haven. "I am so delighted in this school. These children –inspired by the faculty who are teaching them – represent the future leaders of our community and our society."
Following Freda's remarks, Lou Mangini, senior staff and congressional aide to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, presented a certificate to Slate School.
The school's founder, Jennifer Staple Clark, stated, "Students at Slate School learn through their passions, and we all learn beside them. The false rigor of
worksheets and tests have been replaced here by curiosity-driven research and a responsibility to share what we've learned. Children flourish, and there is no ceil-
ing to their learning, discoveries, explorations and joy. We see students soaring past typical grade-level benchmarks because they are so excited to learn. We are looking forward to now innovating in the upper grades, too, as we change the landscape of education."
Parents and educators interested in learning more about Slate Upper School's design and curriculum are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m.
RSVP to Kelly Campanelli at 203-872-5900.
State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home may be eligible for this program. Applications are accepted through Oct. 1. Visit portal.ct.gov/OPM.
TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO RESIDENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:
Notice is hereby given that the Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Mildred A. Wakeley Recreation and Community Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room 2 at 7:00 PM., to consider the following application. A copy of this notice is filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.
1. #I23-05 Application of John Zyrlis, Applicant, United States Surgical Corporation, Owner, relative to 195 McDermott Road, (Map 3, Lot 7), seeking a Site Plan Referral. Plan Entitled: Switchgear Unit for Medtronic, 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, Connecticut. Dated: March 27, 2023. Scale: 1” = 20’. IL-30 Zoning District.
Frank H. Bumsted, Chairman R260422
The following Self Storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by Drive-Up Storage at 483 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06493, (203) 239-1144 to satisfy a lien on 5/09/2023 at approximately 12PM at www. storagetreasures.com:
043 Susan Koafman, 128 Jessica Gettings R260573
WALLINGFORD - 1 BR apt., 3rd fl., $900 per mo + 1 mo. sec. Fully appl. KIT. Call (203) 269-5980.
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION
Screened Topsoil $30/ per yd; 2.5” screened gravel, $18 per yd; Sand$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-9824819 for delivery
PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL
$30/yard delivered,
3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
ANTIQUES WANTEDComic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.
BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.
PREMIER ESTATE JEWELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewelry, watches, coin collections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.
TIMELESS TREASURES ESTATE AUCTIONS -
Is looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out services available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.
2005 VW BEETLE CONV - 102K miles, running but needs work, asking $2,000. Call 203-5359193.
ROOMS FOR RENT$575, $625 or $675 mo., modern rooms, plenty of parking in Meriden. Nice neighborhood. Must have refs. & sec. Call Charlie, 347641-1135.
FURNITURE - Sofa, 91”
BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Ashley Dorsten, color Sisal, less than 2 yrs old, $250; 2 end tables, espresso, $25 ea.; Coffee table, deep brown, $50; all in great condition. (860) 736-5092.
FERRIS 48” WALKBEHIND LAWNMOWER - 5 SPEED KAWASAKI 14 HP ENGINE W/ GRASS CATCHER, $300. (860) 302-2561. -
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
ALWAYS TOP CASHFor Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash. I’ll Come to You. Julie, 203-443-9602.
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
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
Involves manual work in construction and general maintenance activities for The Town of Wallingford’s Sewer Division. Operates vehicles, trucks and a variety of power equipment. Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience in performing related manual work at the laborer level and a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must also possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
Wages: $20.26$24.02 Hourly. Application Forms may be obtained at the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Fax: (203) 294-2084 Phone: (203) 294-2080. The closing date will be the date the 50th application or resume is received or May 2, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE
150 TAG SALES In one location under the Festival Tent on Saturday, April 22, 2023, 9AM to 2PM Hubbard Park, 999 W. Main Street, Meriden, CT THE MERIDEN DAFFODIL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE Presents CT’s LARGEST TAG SALE 150 vendors gathered in one convenient location offering for sale an eclectic collection of goods, trinkets & treasures; vintage household items, toys, tools,
Professional public health work in the enforcement of statutes and regulations relating to public and environmental health. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in environmental health or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting on a year for year basis. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Must be able to obtain within 6 months CT certification as a food inspector. Salary: $63,116 - $80,755 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone # (203) 294-2080, Fax #: (203)294-2084. The closing date will be May 8, 2023 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.
OFFICE POSITION -
SHIPPING TEAM MEMBER
Geremia Greenhouse is looking for greenhouse workers to ship seasonal plants. Previous experience is not necessary, but helpful. Must have reliable transportation and be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 12pm at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT.
We are looking for a self-motivated, friendly and responsible person who has strong customer service skills and computer knowledge to work in our Self Storage office. Secure facility with longterm tenant base.
Part Time: Friday, 9-5 p.m., Saturday 9-2 p.m. (can be alternate Saturdays). Call 203-605-1494.
TRUCK DRIVERS
Geremia Greenhouse is looking for customer friendly individuals to drive a 26’ box truck to make deliveries of live plants, full- or part-time. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required. CDL is desired but not required. Apply in person Mon.-Fri., 9am to 12pm at 415 Barnes Road, Wallingford, CT.
GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
CARPENTRY
Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093
TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service.
Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
JUNK REMOVAL
Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more.
*SPRING YARD
Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS.
DUMPSTER RENTALS
203-535-9817 860-575-8218
JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Tree Service, Mulch, any color. Comm. & Res. 860.796.8168
JT’S LANDSCAPING
LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.
PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Stonewalls, Steps, Concrete, Repairs, Etc. Free Ests. #0648556 203.808.6886 arnoldsmasonry.com
W. BOOBER MASONRYOver 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
PT BUS DRIVER - For Senior Center, 1 day per week and as needed. Public Service license with Passenger endorsement required. Applications now being accepted at the Wallingford Senior Center, 238 Washington St. 203-265-7753 Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
#1 CHEAP Sm. Yard Mowing. Spring Clean-Up.
SPRING CLEANUPS JUNK REMOVAL Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large. 860.719.3953
RT RELOCATION
Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
A-1 QUALITY POWERWASHING
Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
POWERWASHING
Painting Int. & Ext.
Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
ALEX EUROPEAN MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, ret. walls, steps, brick, stone, chimneys. Lic#580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652
Specializing in tree removal, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
TREE REMOVAL Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Chipping, Lots Cleared, Trees/ Shrubs Inst’d, Free Ests. Fully Ins’d. Lic #558031. 203.619.2301.
ED’S JUNK REMOVAL (203) 494-1526
Fully ins. Free Estimate. Call Ed, we will take it to the dump for you!
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, s torm damage
**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES
Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS.
DUMPSTER RENTALS
203-535-9817
860-575-8218
OVER 28 YRS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps. Free est. 860.274.4893.
#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
Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071
Cell:203.510.3830
Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452
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Our Annual Best of Awards reader’s poll is back. This is your chance to nominate and vote for your favorite people, places and businesses in your local area. It’s a great way to support your local businesses.
VOTE: Online voting begins April 13 and ends Sunday, April 23.
WIN $250: If you nominate at least 25 businesses you will be entered to win a $250 gift card. A random drawing will take place at the end of the contest. We will also give away a $250 gift card for the voting round!