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The North Haven High School Athletic Department is excited to announce the appointment of Peter Tseperkas as the new and first head coach of the Nighthawks wrestling program. Tseperkas coached wrestling for
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A Farm to Table Dinner charity fundraiser for Mas ter’s Manna was held Thurs day, Oct. 29 at Farmer Joe’s Gardens, 109 Leigus Road in Wallingford. The dinner, which included vegetable frittata, butternut squash bisque and more, was at tended by 96 people. The event was organized by Jill DeChello, of North Haven; Ian Brooks, vice chair of Master's Manna; Ida De Francesco, owner of Farmer Joe's Gardens; and many volunteers.
Stratford High from 2004 to 2010. Before that, from 1999 to 2004, he coached the Salem High wrestling team in Massachusetts.
For the past five years, Tseperkas has taught Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Soulcraft Martial Arts. Addition ally, he has been a volunteer coach for Amity Youth Wrestling
in Woodbridge and with North Haven Youth Football.
NHHS Athletic Director Steve Blumenthal stated, “We are very excited to have Coach Tseperkas as North Haven’s first ever wrestling coach at North Haven High School. Pete has the ener gy, enthusiasm and knowledge
to get North Haven wrestling off the ground and have the pro gram be competitive in the very near future.”
As an athlete, Tseperkas wrestled at Western New England Univer sity.
Wrestling,
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North Haven’s popular Trunk or Treat event returns to the parking lot of North Haven High School Saturday, Oct. 29.
Cars can park between 2:45 and 3:45 p.m., and costumed youngsters will go trunk or treating from 4 to 5 p.m. Participants must bring candy to distribute.
Last year’s Trunk or Treat drew approxi mately 300 children.
The event is open to North Haven resi dents only. Pre-registration is required, in person, at the Recreation Department. Tickets must be displayed to enter the parking lot on Oct. 29. Walk-ins are not al lowed.
For more information, call 203-239-5321 ext. 530.
The Town of North Haven and the Drug Enforcement Agency will team up once again to give the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
On Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., resi dents are asked to bring medications for disposal to North Haven Fire Headquar ters at 11 Broadway. The ser vice is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
This is a drive through, drop-off event. Visitors sim ply need to pull down the driveway of Fire Headquar ters and drive around to the back, where they will be greeted by staff to accept the medications. Visitors will be asked to remain in their ve hicles and to hand the medi cations through the window to the staff.
This is the 22nd National DEA Takeback Day, with col lection events taking place every April and October.
Vaping devices and car tridges are now being ac cepted. Items that will not
be accepted include: sy ringes, needles or other sharps; inhalers, such as those for asthma; aerosol cans; mercury thermome ters; iodine-containing med ications and illegal drugs or substances (including mari juana, which, under federal law, is still a Schedule 1 drug).
Leave all medications in their original containers if possible. Cross out the per son’s name with a black marker to ensure privacy.
For more information, con tact Carla Picard in Commu nity Services, 203-239-5321 ext. 504.
In high school, Tseperkas was a four-year letter winner for topranked Rocky Point High School on Long Island, and was a two-time con ference place winner and runner up.
Also, he was a multiple time state placewinner in New York for Greco-Ro man and Freestyle at the youth and Cadet levels.
Tseperkas is a middle school science teacher in Stratford, and a volunteer EMT. He lives in North Haven with his wife and three children.
Located in Wallingford, Master food pantry which serves residents from Wallingford, Meriden, Durham, Middlefield, Cheshire, East Haven, North Haven, West Haven, Hamden, North Branford and North ford.
Parachute Playtime. Tues day, Oct. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with adult. Get some energy out by shakin’ our parachute. Enjoy classic songs and dance to new fa vorites. Registration is re quired.
Toddler Time. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Age 2 to 3. Come learn and have fun.Caregivers and their tod dlers will interact with books, learn fingerplays, and sing. Registration is required.
Girls Who Code. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. For young
Letters to the Editor about the upcoming election are limited to 100 words. Nonpolitical letters are limited to 300 words. Also, candidates are welcome to submit com mentaries for publication of 500 words or less. Email let ters/commentaries to news@thenorthhavenciti zen.com. The Citizen will print only one letter/com mentary per person each month. Letters/commen taries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be con sidered for publication that Friday.
sters in grade 3 through 5. Girls Who Code is a national program that is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a pro grammer looks like and does. Through sisterhood, bravery, resilience, curiosity and creativity Girls Who Code will help ignite your passion for computer sci ence. Registration is re quired.
Take & Make Craft Pack. Monster Clips. For youngsters up to age 5 (with adult help). Pick up Thurs
day, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Create a little mon ster friend and then clip it anywhere. All materials and instructions included. Regis tration is required.
Paint Pals. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 6 to 10. Come to the library and have fun painting, draw ing, or coloring whatever you’d like. We’ll provide the supplies and you bring the creativity. Please wear clothes that can get messy, as some paints may stain. Registration is re quired.
Medicare 101. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Find out what changes will oc cur with Medicare for 2023 prior to Open Enrollment. Nick Cassella, from Health Insurance Associates, will lead the discussion. Call 203-239-5432 to reserve your seat.
Ask the Nurse. Thursday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Have your blood pressure checked, get assistance in setting overall health goals, and more. Free to all resi dents. Funded by the Town of North Haven.
Mini Holiday Fair The Se nior Center will host a “Mi ni” Holiday Fair Nov. 28 through Dec. 5. We are looking for “once loved” items, in good to excel lent condition for the Granny’s Attic and jewelry tables. Call 203-239-5432 for more information.
Mini Trip Universal Drive, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.; Christmas Tree Shop (Orange), Tuesday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. Call 203-239-5432 for more information.
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Liberty Bank is accepting nominations for its 22nd annual Willard M. McRae Com munity Diversity Award. The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 21 and the recipi ent will be recognized this fall.
Since 2001, Liberty Bank has presented the Diversity Award to individuals who have made outstanding and ongoing con tributions to the cause of promoting and celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion in the communities served by the bank. It is named in honor of the late Willard M. McRae, past chairman of the Liberty Bank Board of Directors and a founding mem ber of the Liberty Bank Foundation Board of Directors.
A lifelong Middletown resident, McRae was known for his extraordinary commitment to equal access and opportu nities for all, regardless of economic sta tus, race, background, disability, or other factors.
His contributions to children’s mental health, education, and human services made a positive difference for thousands of people.
“At Liberty, we value diversity as a strength that builds more vibrant commu nities and we envision a future where there are no barriers to success,” stated David Glidden, Liberty Bank President and CEO. “As a community bank and champion of diversity, we are committed to supporting and honoring organizations that work to create a space where equal opportunities and equitable outcomes ex ist for all. Our annual Diversity Award is one way of celebrating those outstanding contributions, which are helping to im prove the lives of our customers, team mates and communities for generations to come. ”
This year, Liberty Bank will recognize a nonprofit organization that is having a sig nificant impact on achieving equity, social justice, or economic mobility for histori cally marginalized groups or economically disenfranchised individuals with a vision towards creating more vibrant and inclu sive communities.
For the award’s evaluation criteria and eli gibility requirements and to make a nomi nation for Liberty Bank's 2022 Willard M. McRae Community Diversity Award, visit liberty-bank.com.
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Celebrate Oktober fest. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Krucker’s in Pomona, N.Y. Enjoy a full day of entertain ment, food, and fun at this beautiful resort. Cost is $126. Bus departs the Senior Cen ter at 8:15 a.m. Estimated re turn, 7 p.m. Call 203-2395432 for more information.
Aqua Turf trips. “Bob Hope” USO Show! Featuring Bill Johnson, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; “Holi day Fun with The Cartells,”
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trips are $47. Call 203-239-5432 for more infor mation.
Community Café. Why eat alone? Beginning this fall, a nutritious hot meal is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $3.
The Community Café is for residents age 60 and over. Call 203-239-5432 for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 8: Second Saturday food collection drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St.
Saturday, Oct. 15: The North Haven Lions and Af fordable Solutions Shred ding Services will conduct their annual Shred Day, 9 a.m. to noon, at North Haven High School. No ap pointment necessary. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions’ Scholar ship Fund and charitable and community activities.
Saturday, Nov. 12: Second Saturday food collection drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St.
Friday, Nov. 18: The Lions Club is sponsoring a Military Whist card game at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions’ Scholar ship Fund and charitable and community activities. To reserve a seat or a table of four, email north havenctlions@gmail.com.
Saturday, Dec. 10: Second Saturday food collection drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St.
For more information about the North Haven Lions Club, contact Membership Chair Joan Bennett at lionjoanben nett@gmail.com or Service Activities Chair Alan Sturtz at northhavenctlions@ gmail.com.
By Diane Hoffman and Janice Elliott
This Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, Connecticut voters will see a question on their ballot asking them to approve a change to our State Consti tution which would allow for early voting.
The question will be: Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to permit the General Assembly to provide for early voting? A “ yes ” vote will give the 2023 legislature the authority to start writing the laws to implement early voting. Early voting could then be an option for voters as early as 2024.
The League of Women Voters supports expanding voting options for everyone, and en courages a “ yes ” vote on the ballot question. With early voting, Connecticut voters would have the option to vote in-person at designated loca tions in advance of Election Day. This would provide vot ers with more flexibility to cast their ballots without worrying about whether or not they can make it to the polls on Election Day due to challenges such as inflexible
work schedules, lack of child care or transportation, or in clement weather. More broadly, it can increase over all voter turnout by providing for more days when voters can vote in person and make lines shorter at the polls on Election Day.
Connecticut is one of only four states that do not have early voting. Millions of vot ers throughout our country already have the right to cast their ballots early by voting in the days leading up to Elec tion Day. The experience of these states has shown early voting to be safe and secure. The early votes are securely recorded, counted and stored, with the same checks and balances as those cast on Election Day.
Early voting is not the same as absentee ballot voting. Connecticut voters can only vote by absentee for very spe cific reasons, written in our State Constitution. Early vot ing would allow any voter to vote in person on a day be sides Election Day for any reason. Absentee voting also involves additional steps for voters, first to complete and
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return a ballot application, and then to submit the bal lot itself.
States throughout our country are experiencing the benefits of providing af fordable, additional voting days, and so can Connecti cut. The League of Women Voters urges residents to vote “ yes ” to increase ac cess to the ballot box for all eligible voters in our state.
Diane Hoffman and Janice Elliott are writing on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Hamden/North Haven.
By Cindy GoliaOn Sunday, Oct. 2, the North Haven Garden Club participat ed in Ravello Farm’s October fest selling our birdseed wreaths, baskets, ornaments and photo cards. We had a very cool, cloudy day, but no rain, and many residents came out to support the farm and vendors present.
North Haven Garden Club members who participated in the sale were Cindy Golia. Lyn da O'Donnell, Italia Avitable, Fran Notaro and Marge Quinn.
Look for more information to be published soon about our annual Birdseed Fundraiser, and don't forget to check out the North Haven Garden Club on Facebook for lots of useful and entertaining information and pictures of all our club does in town.
For membership informa tion, email Italia at italia_a@ Fran Notaro, Cindy Golia, Lynda O’Donnell, Italia Avitable and Marge Quinn.
The Quinnipiac & Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce organized a ribbon cutting ceremony for Law Offices of Heidi Avila located at 47 Montowese Ave., North Haven on Aug. 27. Nearly 50 friends, family and business associates attended the celebration and open house. Attorney Avila has two decades of service in greater New Haven specializing in family, real estate, criminal, bankruptcy, immigration and personal injury law. Contact the office at 203-782-0779 or visit attorneyheidiavila.com.
Governor Ned Lamont an nounced this week that the U.S. Department of Agricul ture has approved his re quest to expand the natural disaster declaration that it recently approved for cer tain parts of Connecticut due to the drought that im pacted the state this sum mer. As a result, agricultur al producers in all eight of the state’s counties are now eligible to be considered for assistance from the Farm Service Agency, such as emergency loans, to off set the costs of production
losses they experienced from the drought.
With the addition of this latest declaration, Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Mid dlesex, New London and Windham counties have each been designated as primary natural disaster ar eas due to the drought. Those designations have resulted in the state’s two remaining counties New Haven and Tolland each being named as contiguous disaster counties. Farm op erators in both primary and contiguous counties are eli gible for assistance.
The North Haven Garden Club will host its first annual costume parade Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., on the North Haven Green.
Candy will be handed out. All are welcome to partici pate. There is no fee to par ticipate. For more informa tion, email nhgcscare crows@gmail.com.
The Third annual Scarecrow Contest, a collaboration be tween the North Haven Gar den Club, North Haven Parks & Recreation Depart
ment and North Haven Memorial Library Children’s Department, will take place Oct. 22 to Nov. 5 on the North Haven Green. Join in the fun and show off your creative talent by making a scarecrow or two. The con test is open to everyone. Registration forms are avail able at the Parks & Recre ation Department and at the library, or by contacting the Garden Club at nhgccindy@ yahoo.com. Sponsors are welcome.
Join the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven for a game of garden trivia Tuesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to noon, at the North Haven Communi ty Center. Learn some new garden information while having fun. Guest donation, $5. Seating is limited, so reg ister early. Call 203-2391557.
The North Haven Memorial Library has acquired a trial to Mometrix eLibrary. This new resource offers digital
access to study materials for more than 1,500 standard ized exams and study mate rials, including comprehen sive study guides, interactive flashcards and practice tests. The trial period ends Mon day, Oct. 31. For more infor mation, visit northhavenli brary.net.
The Women’s Fellowship of the North Haven Congrega tional Church, 28 Church St., will host their annual New England Fair Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call the Church Office at 203 2395691.
The North Haven Garden Club presents “Things That Go Bump In The Night” with Ginny Apple, Thursday, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m., at North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church St. When the sun sets, all sorts of crea tures emerge from their hid ing places and begin to hunt, forage and even play. Guests are welcome for a $5 fee. For more information, con tact Italia Avitable at italia_a@comcast.net.
The North Haven Lions will conduct its fourth annual Shred Day with Affordable Solutions Shredding Services Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to noon, at North Haven High School. The cost is $10 per box.
Just drive in and follow the signs. For additional infor mation, email north havenctlions@gmail.com.
In Connecticut, mental health emergencies and sui cides can be addressed by calling 988 or 211. Either the person in crisis or someone on their behalf can call. The crisis text line 741-741 can also be contacted for help. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers a chat, for those who are un comfortable talking on the phone. They can chat at 988lifeline.org or text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis coun selor on the crisis text line.
The website nami.org also offers resources in Spanish.
The Office of Community Services welcomes North Haven residents to call to schedule their appointment to apply for 2022-2023 Con necticut Energy Assistance Program. Phone appoint ments will be conducted Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For fur ther details, call Community Services at 203-239-2566 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday.
An in-person, eight-week class offered by New Haven Sail & Power Squadron starts Wednesday, Oct. 12 at West Marine, 33 Business Park Drive, Branford. Classes will be held Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Dec. 7. The course covers the basics of coastal and inland naviga tion for the recreational boater with GPS as a prima ry navigation tool while cov ering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find their way if their GPS fails. Cost is $80 for New Haven Sail & Power Squadron members, $181 for
non-members. For questions and to register, contact Peter DePascale at 203-671-2420 (leave message) or email bathworksinc@gmail.com.
Come sing with Silk ‘ n Sounds as our guest Tues day, Oct.11, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at North Haven High School, 221 Elm St. For more infor mation, email eve.rocklin@ gmail.com or call 203-3145326.
Berlin non-profit Boxes to Boots creates care packages for military personnel serv ing abroad. A collection drive will take place Satur day, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 28 Chamberlain Highway. Boxes to Boots is looking for everything from toiletries, to snacks, to books. Snackwise, service members pre fer items they can easily car ry, like granola bars, small
bags of cookies and crackers, and beef jerky.
Volunteers will gather Satur day, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road, Berlin, to help get the care packages ready to ship.
To learn more about Boxes to Boots, visit boxesto boots.org.
By Cindy Golia
On Saturday, Sept. 17, members of the North Haven Garden Club along with Key Club members from North Haven High School gathered at Town Hall to weed and plant 18 large yellow mums. We also weed ed the town green gardens directly across the street.
NHGC members, with help from Key Club members Victoria Pachnik, Shen Wan, Nao mi Dimkpa, Elisabetta Sposito, Ayla Sirvi,
Tyler Russo, Samantha Adams, Meghan Derubeis and Anna Mortali worked together to get the mums planted in a couple of hours.
At the same time, NHGC members teamed with Key Club members Mia Crisci and Sa vannah Nash to plant six large mums at the Colonial Garden.
Look on the garden club’s Facebook page for more photos from the day.
By Jeff Jolly
Mastering your finances and having a healthy relationship with money isn’t always easy. Far from it. But a few small adjustments in your day-to-day life can meaning fully accelerate progress to ward your financial goals no matter how modest or ambitious those goals may be.
It all starts with a commit ment to spending carefully, saving diligently and invest ing wisely. Consistency in your investment strategy and minor enhancements to your investments can make a big difference over time.
Can you find an extra $100 per month to set aside to ward your retirement? That comes down to about $3.30 per day. If you did that con sistently, earning a 7 per cent average annual return,
that modest amount could add up to more than $51,000 in 20 years, approximately $117,600 in 30 years, and more than $248,500 in 40 years. The longer you accu mulate that small daily amount, the more significant the results.
Can you bump up the extra savings to just $5 a day (or $150 per month)? If so, that total after 40 years would climb to more than $372,800. What if you’re able to generate an 8 percent av erage annual return instead of 7? This small increase would grow your $150 monthly contribution to a total of $486,270 after 40 years. (No fees or taxes are assumed in these hypotheti cal calculations.)
You should make it a priority to identify sources of money that can be added to your long-term investments. Here
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theorist Alex Jones declined to put on a defense Wednes day at his defamation trial in Connecticut and was back in Texas in advance of closing arguments over how much he should pay for promoting the lie that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax.
The jury of three men and three women is being asked to decide how much Jones should give the families of eight victims and an FBI
are some simple ideas on where to find extra money for your retirement plans and other savings needs: Be more cognizant of pur chases that you might take for granted today. Cut back on meals out or treating yourself to whatever catches your eye while shopping. Capitalize on sale prices when buying groceries or other everyday staples and stick to your shopping list as much as possible to avoid splurging.
Be sure to boost your retire ment savings every time you get a pay raise and try to grow your retirement plan contributions yearly to keep pace with inflation.
Make sure you fully capital ize on an employer match, if offered, through your work place retirement plan. Determine if there are ways to restructure any debts you carry to reduce interest costs and potentially lower monthly payments. Then, invest the difference.
If time and your lifestyle al
agent who all testified they have spent almost a decade being targets of harassment by those who believe the shooting didn’t happen and that they are “crisis actors.”
Jones, who outside the courthouse insisted that he has never been linked to the direct harassment or threats against the families, was found liable by default last year for defaming them and intentionally inflicting emo tional distress. The judge ruled that he had repeatedly violated court orders to share financial documents with the plaintiffs.
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low for it, consider taking on a “side hustle” that can gen erate extra income that you can put toward your retire ment savings.
If you are 50 or older, take advantage of the “catch-up contribution” provisions in tax law to boost your retire ment savings beyond the standard maximum amounts.
The sooner you can start saving more for retirement, the greater your opportunity to build more wealth. Now is the time to start searching for more ways to save while talking to your advisor about how to most effectively put that money to work.
Jeff Jolly, CFP, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Sr. Vice President with Ameriprise Fi nancial Services, LLC, in North Haven. He specializes in fee-based financial plan ning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. Contact him at 203-407-8188 ext. 330.
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“With this latest declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the entirety of Connecticut is now covered under this natural disaster designation, allowing farm ers in all eight of our coun ties to seek emergency assis tance stemming from their production losses due to the drought,” Lamont said. “Agricultural producers sup port thousands of jobs in Connecticut and are a criti cal component of our econ omy. I strongly encourage any farmer operators in Connecticut that experi enced losses because of the drought to reach out to their local Farm Service Agency office for information on as sistance that may be avail able. I appreciate Secretary Vilsack and the Biden ad
ministration for expanding their declaration and sup porting Connecticut’s agri cultural industry.”
“Drought conditions hurt farmers across the state this summer, ” Connecticut Agri culture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt said. “The recent rainfall has alleviated water concerns for producers but doesn’t bring back crops that were lost or significantly impacted with reduced yields. The disaster declara tion provides a pathway for assistance, and we encour age producers to contact their local Farm Service Agency office for more guid ance. ”
Farmer operators interested in applying for assistance must contact the local Farm Service Agency office for their region. Farmers have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for assistance.
"Will” was placed with numerous foster care families throughout his teenage years, but never found a place to call home. When he first came to LISA's SAIL (Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program) in Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer relationships, and advocating for himself in a positive way. His first year at community college was academically challenging and his only source of family support was his grandmother. The program staff welcomed him in, and helped him shape a more positive future outlook.
"Will” was placed with numerous foster care families throughout his teenage years, but never found a place to call home. When he first came to LISA's SAIL (Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program) in Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer relationships, and advocating for himself in a positive way. His first year at community college was academically challenging and his only source of family support was his grandmother. The program staff welcomed him in, and helped him shape a more positive future outlook.
Through interventions and services such as life skills, weekly therapy, and goal planning and problem-solving sessions with his dedicated Case Coordinator, Will expanded his skill set and has become a more independent, confident young man. He changed his major at college to photography and his grades began to soar. Will shared, “Being at the program caused me to grow up and strive for what I want in life and realize everything isn’t handed to me.”
Through interventions and services such as life skills, weekly therapy, and goal planning and problem-solving sessions with his dedicated Case Coordinator, Will expanded his skill set and has become a more independent, confident young man. He changed his major at college to photography and his grades began to soar. Will shared, “Being at the program caused me to grow up and strive for what I want in life and realize everything isn’t handed to me.”
This budding photographer’s artwork was recently featured in his college’s annual art show where he earned an award for one of his pieces. His case coordinator proudly stated, “Will has developed skills that have helped him with communicating and advocating for himself in such a positive way that he was able to secure a job.”
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The plaintiffs rested Wednesday after presenting several videos from Jones’ Infowars show, including advertisements featuring him testifying in the defama tion trial about the products sold on his platforms.
ambulance chaser and said he was “done saying I’m sor ry, ” for calling Sandy Hook a hoax.
Jones’ own lawyers had ear lier indicated they would have him testify again Wednesday to bolster his ar guments that the damages awarded to the plaintiffs should be minimal.
This budding photographer’s artwork was recently featured in his college’s annual art show where he earned an award for one of his pieces. His case coordinator proudly stated, “Will has developed skills that have helped him with communicating and advocating for himself in such a positive way that he was able to secure a job.”
"Will” was placed with numerous foster care families throughout his teenage years, but never found a place to call home. When he first came to LISA's SAIL (Supervised Apartments and Independent Living Program) in Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer relationships, and advocating for himself in a positive way. His first year at community college was academically challenging and his only source of family support was his grandmother. The program staff welcomed him in, and helped him shape a more positive future outlook.
Jones was called to the stand by the plaintiffs attorneys early in the trial a con tentious appearance in which he called an attorney for the victims families an
But Jones said he would like ly be held in contempt if he took the stand again, be cause the judge would not allow him to say he is “innocent.”
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Through interventions and services such as life skills, weekly therapy, and goal planning and problem-solving sessions with his dedicated Case Coordinator, Will expanded his skill set and has become a more independent, confident young man. He changed his major at college to photography and his grades began to soar. Will shared, “Being at the program caused me to grow up and strive for what I want in life and realize everything isn’t handed to me.”
This budding photographer’s artwork was recently featured in his college’s annual art show where he earned an award for one of his pieces. His case coordinator proudly stated, “Will has developed skills that have helped him with communicating and advocating for himself in such a positive way that he was able to secure a job
with numerous foster care families throughout his never found a place to call home. When he first
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Meriden, Will struggled with personal boundaries, peer advocating for himself in a positive way. His first
Jones’ attorney, Norm Pattis, told the judge that his client was boycotting the proceed ings because he feels he’s being asked to either com mit perjury, be held in con tempt of court or invoke his rights not to answer ques tions under the Fifth Amendment. “And so, from Mr. Jones’ perspective, by operation of law, he has been placed in an untenable position,” Pattis said.
Pattis rested his case without calling any witnesses, then argued in motions to the judge that damages should be limited.
The jury was then dismissed for the day. Jurors were ex pected to begin delibera tions Thursday after hearing closing arguments and in structions from the judge.
The trial began Sept. 13 and the jury heard evidence over 13 days. During the trial, the FBI agent and 14 family members testified, with many saying that after Jones pushed the conspiracy theo ry on his popular Infowars show, they received death and rape threats, mail from conspiracy theorists that in cluded photos of dead chil dren, and had in-person confrontations with people telling them their children or wives or mothers never ex isted.
Mark and Jackie Barden, whose 7-year-old son Daniel was killed, testified Tuesday that people had urinated on their son’s grave and threat ened to dig it up to prove he was still alive.
Relatives said the harass ment has not stopped in the nearly 10 years since the shooting.
Jones in recent years has ac knowledged the shooting happened, but claims the families are being used to push a gun control and antifree speech agenda.
In a similar trial last month in Austin, Texas, home to Jones and Infowars, a jury ordered him to pay nearly $50 million in damages to the parents of one of the children killed in the shoot ing, because of the hoax lies. A third such trial in Texas in volving two other parents is expected to begin near the end of the year.
Jones has said he expects the cases to be tied up in ap peals for the next two years and has asked his audience to help him raise $500,000 to pay for his legal expenses.
Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will take part in a statewide voter registra tion session Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will be the final regular ses sion for admission of elec tors who have turned 18, be come a U.S. citizen or moved to Connecticut before Nov. 1.
Contact your local Regis trars' of Voters office for de tails.
Notice is hereby given that the North Haven Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at which time and place opportunity will be given to those who wish to be heard relative to the following appli cation:
1. #22-09 Continuation of the Special Per mit Application of Legends Auto Boutique, LLC, Applicant, AMMB Associates Limited Partnership, Owner, relative to 150 Univer sal Drive, (Map 6, Lot 3), per Section 8.11.1, seeking a Certificate of Location for a Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License. IL-30 Zoning Dis trict.
Joseph P. Villano, Secretary R255776
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION NORTH HAVEN LIQUOR PERMIT
Notice of Application
This is to give notice that I, SHIRLEY A ARRIETA 70 GROVE ST APT A ANSONIA, CT 06401-1778
Have filed an application placarded 10/03/2022 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 1995 WHITNEY AVE NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473-4472
The business will be owned by: PUTICO CORPORATION Entertainment will consist of: No Live Entertainment
Objections must be filed by 11/14/2022
SHIRLEY A ARRIETA R255602
Cheshire Library seeks candidates for two (2), fifteen (15) hour Library Clerk (L-1) positions in our Materials Management Department. HS diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
Starting minimum rate $15.50/hour with a 15 hour work week that includes evenings & weekends. For further information on how to apply including full job description, visit the Town’s web site at www.cheshirect. org or applicants can pick up a copy from the Human Resources Office, Room #217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and/or Town application by the close of business on 10-14-22 to Louis A. Zullo, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall or via email at lzullo@ cheshirect.org.
DRIVER, BOX TRUCKPart-Time, CDL with medical card req’d, immediate. Respond to nbffarm@gmail.com.
Please take notice that the following deci sions were rendered by the North Haven Inland Wetlands Commission on Wednes day, September 28, 2022, at the Mildred A. Wakeley Community and Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, in Room #2 at 7:00 PM.
1. #I22-07 Approved the Application of Cabezas-DeAngelis, LLC, Applicant, SK PT LLC, Owner, relative to 410 & 408 Sackett Point Road, (Map 43, Lots 1 & 2), seeking a Permit to Conduct Regulated Activity and a Site Plan Referral. Plan Entitled: Outdoor Storage Yard, P.V. Solar Panel Array and Parking Expansion. Prepared by: Cabe zas-DeAngelis, LLC. Dated: 05 May 2022. Scale: 1”=40’. IG-80 Zoning District. Sub ject to conditions.
2. #I22-08 Postponed to the 26 October 2022 meeting the Application of Frank P. Muzio Jr., Applicant & Owner, relative to 1934 Hartford Turnpike, (Map 94, Lot 6), seeking a Permit to Conduct Regulated Activity and a Resubdivision Referral. Plan Entitled: Proposed Resubdivision, 1934 Hartford Turnpike, North Haven, Connecti cut. Prepared by: John Paul Garcia & Assoc. Dated: 8/9/22. Scale: 1”=30’. R-20 & R-40 Zoning Districts.
3. #I22-09 Approved the Application of Dwight Waller, Applicant & Owner, relative to 66 Todd Drive South, (Map 99, Lot 40), seeking a Permit to Conduct Regulated Ac tivity. Plan Entitled: Inland Wetlands Regu lated Activity Plan, Lot 6 Lor-Nan Subdivi sion, #66 Todd Drive South, North Haven, Connecticut. Prepared by: Thomas A. Ste vens & Associates, Inc. Dated: 08-11-22. Scale: 1”=10’. R-40 Zoning District. Subject to conditions.
1. #I20-07, 343 & 379 Clintonville Road –Approved the request for one (6) month ex tension.
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Washed Pine Dining room set. Farm table with leaf, hutch, server, 4 side chairs & 2 arm chairs. $400. 860.919.5079.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instru ments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Gui tars, Audio Equip ment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabil ia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc.
Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.
Screened Topsoil $25/ 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 @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL $25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flat ware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.
BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED - Old, New, Napier, Etc. “I Pay Top Cash For Your Grand ma’s Costume Jewelry Stash” I’ll come to you, 203-443-9602 Julie.
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VHS TAPES - All chil drens, Disney, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Etc., w/ VHS/DVD player, $165. (203) 584-1107.
TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
ELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewel ry, watches, coin col lections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.
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TIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Con necticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: An tiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Mu sical Instruments (Sax ophones, Trumpets, Vi olins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Ma chinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Pho tographs, Old Post cards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uni forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Foun tain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Win chester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Na tive American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hot wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Fur niture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Auto graphs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.
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2 SNOW TIRES - LT 24575 R16 Bridgestone Blizzak, brand new, $500; TANHO COVER - Came off of a Dodge truck 6.4’ bed, $300. (203) 927-8376.
$$$ Todd Shamock Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695
Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ESTATE AUCTIONS - Is looking to purchase es tate contents. We pay cash for single items or entire estates. We are especially interest ed in old toys, military items, costume jewel ry, old swords, sports cards, fine jewelry, old watches, sterling sil ver, dental gold, coin collections, advertising signs, pocket and hunt ing knives & so much more. Estate cleanout services available. 30 years experience. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
16 Week Old Black German Shepherd Puppy for sale. Up to date with shots, vet checked. Very healthy. Call 860-628-0057 for further information.
Adorable Puppies! Bichon Yorkie Mix, 2 Morkie Papillon, 2 Chi huahua Yorkies. Ready to go, first shots and wormed. For more info call 603-630-2258
AKC - Chocolate lab female puppies $900. Raised with children, vet checked. Ready Oct 6. 203-427-5955
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Carpentry.Painting. Doors.Windows.Siding. Roofing. Free ests. Fully Ins. Next Day Service! 475-300-9686.
HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
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Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE
Estimates
Call Kevin
DOB 7/8/22. 1 male, 2 females left. Ready for pet homes. Price $1,500 ea. Call Carole for contact and information 475-331-5105.
TEC ELECTRICAL Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
DON’T WORK
they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
A&R CLEANOUT SER VICE - 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.
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