The Plainville Citizen Jan. 28, 2021 by Record Journal

Volume 20, Number 4

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HERITAGE TRAIL

After virus delays, work commences By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — After delays caused by the pandemic, town officials said they’re continuing with plans to design the last portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from Lazy Lane to the Plainville town line. Jim Grappone, assistant town engineer, said the trail’s expected path takes it through wetlands at five different points, requiring both local approval and permission from the Army Corps of Engineers.

Michael Miller, owner of Hop Haus, stands behind the bar of the business in Plantsville. Hop Haus is planning to open a second location, in Plainville. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Southington engineers have been working with the state Department of Transportation, which had been short-staffed due to the virus. That slowed the state’s approval process for Southington’s trail design, Grappone said. See Trail, A17

Hop Haus is coming to town By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Touting almost 30 beers on tap and American fare sourced from local farms, the Plantsville-based Hop Häus is planning to open a second location in downtown Plainville this spring. The new restaurant will be located at 24 Whiting St., formerly the home of Trenta Tavern, and will feature an outdoor patio, banquet hall and indoor seating for between 250 and 300 customers, according to owner Michael Miller.

Hiring between 14 and 18 new employees is the main hurdle he still has to clear, but Miller hopes to hold a grand opening for the second location in mid to late March. Expanding at a time when many restaurants are still suffering the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, Miller credits Hop Häus’ success to its slate of Connecticut-brewed beers and the careful attention paid to keeping its customers safe from exposure to the virus. See Hop Haus, A20

Karen Walsh, of Southington, turns around at the end of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail at Lazy Lane in Southington. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

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We must set the right example The Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development, the Town of Plainville and the Plainville Community Schools released the following letter on Jan. 19:

Schools Dean College, Franklin, Mass., named Andrew Michalek to its dean’s list and Shaina Dunn to its president’s list for the fall semester.

Plainville Adult and Continuing Education will offer evening programming, free of cost, this spring in the following areas: Adult Basic Education (math and reading/writing), Adult High School Credit Diploma Program, Citizenship Preparation, English as a Second Language, GED Preparation and PARC Adult Basic Education. Most programs are offered mornings as well, with cost-free child care provided by professionals from the Plainville Family Resource Network at Linden Street School.

Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., named Jordan Brunelle to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y., named Morgan O’Connor to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., named Kellie Sileo to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

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Adult education programs remain in line with Plainville Community Schools safety procedures, reflecting CDC guidelines, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment. Remote enrichment learning opportunities will be available as well. For more information, call 860-793-3209 or visit plainvilleschools.org.

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This letter was signed by Roberta Brown and Lynn Davis, co-chairs Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development; Town Council Plainville has a long history of being a commembers Katherine Pugliese, Deborah munity that cares deeply about all its resiTompkins, Jesse Gnazzo, Rosemary Morante, dents, children and families. We are a town Jacob Rocco, David Underwood and Christomade up of people of many colors, ethnic pher Wazorko; Board of Education membackgrounds, religious and political beliefs. bers Becky Tyrrell, Crystal St. Despite our differences, we go to school, work and live peacefully amongst each other. Lawrence, Brent Davenport, Deborah Hardy, Rebecca Martinez, Laurie Peterson, Kathy As community members, parents, elected Wells and Foster White; Superintendent of officials and leaders, it is imperative that we Schools Steven LePage; and Town Manager set an example for our children. We must let Robert E. Lee. them know that they are safe in our schools and community. We must model decency, respect and civility whether it is through inAs a united community we strongly conperson discussions, via social media exdemn all acts of violence and ask every changes or in any other form of communication. We must show them that despite our member of the Plainville community to defend our democratic ideals and show our differences we can and will discuss and rechildren that we resolve differences in a resolve issues without violence, disrespect and offensive, hurtful behavior. It is impera- spectful and peaceful manner. Offensive language, name calling, and other displays tive that we continue to teach and model the value of independent and critical think- of hatred have no place in our schools and ing, as well as productive and civil disagree- community. No acts or incidents of prejudice, bigotry, or racism will be tolerated in ment and debate. The importance of quesPlainville. tioning sources and content is essential to avoid believing false or unsubstantiated in- We must lead the way so that our children formation that can lead to dangerous outfeel safe and supported by the adults in our comes. Violence is never acceptable. schools, neighborhoods, and community.

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SOUTHINGTON — Two people face charges after police said they spray painted a mural honoring victims of the Sandy Hook shooting along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. A mural dedicated to the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook

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“Although there have been incidents in the past, vandals in this incident were the first to deface the actual memorial mural,” Egan said. Egan said the vandals, later identified as Cavallo and Lombardi, used spray paint to cover the mural, including butterflies that represent the victims. The phrases “who do the police help but themselves” and “not safe” were

spray painted on the mural. On the side of the building, phrases including “(Expletive) the police,” and “repaint this” were spray painted, according to a police report. Police noted there were names mentioned in some of the phrases that provided a connection to Cavallo and Lombardi. See Vandals, A18 For 35 years, our family taking care of your family!

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Police responded to a report of vandalism at the detached garages at 245 Summer St., on Nov. 28, 2020 about 9:30 a.m., Lt. Keith Egan said in a statement. The owner donated the back of the building for a mural painted in remembrance of the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting in 2012. The owner of the building said he was extremely bothered and upset by the incident.

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Lorenzo Cavallo, 20, of 28 Cavallo Hemingway St., Plainville, and Gina Lombardi, 21, of 211 Morningside Drive, Bristol, were charged Jan. 19 with first-degree Lombardi criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit firstdegree criminal mischief.

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141 new cases reported in Plainville Plainville, and nearly every other Connecticut municipality, remains in the coronavirus red zone. The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks

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Light displays pull in some 3,000 lbs of food Along with creating holiday cheer, two area holiday light displays accepted donations for local food pantries. A display on Strawberry Lane in Southington has been collecting food for the Southington Food Pantry since 2016 when the display started attracting attention. This year Nicole Woodruff, who hosts the display, said they collected 1,537 pounds of food.

we’ve collected over the past years I would have to say is between 4,000 to 5,000 pounds,” Woodruff said. Krysta Tsangarides, food pantry worker, said that donations from Strawberry Lane came in throughout the holiday season. “They came in with boxes of canned vegetables, canned fruit, snacks,” Tsangarides said. “... Mac and cheese, cereal, everything.” Woodruff was appreciative of all of the donations.

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Joshua Brunelle, of Joshua’s Christmas Display in Plainville, collected 1,290 pounds of food for the Plainville Food Pantry. Brunelle has been accepting food donations at his holiday light display for about five years.

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“I think last year we were a little under 1,000 (pounds) and in the past, it was definitely lower,” Brunelle said. “So this year has definitely been one of the higher years.” Susie Woerz, executive director of the Plainville Food Pantry, said donations from Brunelle’s light display were impactful. “There’s a lot of food being given out ...” Woerz said. “The food is needed. There are a lot of people that are still unemployed and are utilizing our facility.” “With COVID, people are having troubles,” Brunelle said. “I hope the donations will help out people who are in need of the food.”

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For those with chronic pain brought on by health conditions, each day can be a struggle. The free six-week virtual workshop, “Live Well with Chronic Pain,” will provide practical tools to help individuals to develop selfmanagement skills and the confidence to take control of chronic pain. This series will be held Mondays, Feb. 1 through March 8, 10 to 11 a.m. Amina Weiland, resource coordinator with Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, will present. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call Weiland at 860-286-3236.

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Blue Plate Tavern will host a chili contest Sunday, Jan. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. The business, located at 180 Woodford Ave., is accepting a limited number of competitors. There is a charge to compete and to taste the chili. The business will donate a portion of the proceeds to PARC, which for more than 60 years has provided family centered services for people with developmental disabilities. For more information, or to enter the contest, stop by Blue Plate Tavern or call 860-747-6666.

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A state panel narrowly recommended Friday that Connecticut legislators and constitutional officers receive their first pay hikes in two decades — albeit very modest ones.

The Commission on Compensation of Elected State Officials voted 3-2 Friday morning to tie the salaries for lawmakers and constitutional officers to inflationary factors.

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“Unless we provide a reasonable income for somebody who’s going to be a legislator, we’re really cutting out a lot of people who can’t afford to take this kind of job,” Handley said, adding that weakening diversity in the General Assembly harms its ability to represent all interests. But commission member Justin Bernier of Plainville said the current compensation is “within the range of normal” and added that many citizens are struggling without raises in an economy weakened by the coronavirus. “We’re not seeing real wage increases in Connecticut for many years now,” he said, adding that raises for state officials at this time “doesn’t make sense to me.”

ership titles that raise their wages. Compensation for leaders ranges from $30,403 to $38,889. The state provides $5,500 annually to senators and $4,500 to representatives for expenses they don’t have to document. And legislators also receive a mileage reimbursement — which they don’t have to document. As long as they demonstrate they came to the Capitol, they receive this reimbursement, even if — for example — they arrived at no expense by carpooling with a colleague. This mileage reimbursement also is counted when calculating legislators’ pensions. Rep. Holly Cheesman, R-East Lyme, introduced a bill this year to end that practice. “Why would it even be included in the first place?” she asked.

But Balducci noted the committee’s proposal would not dramatically boost state officials’ pay, only end the stagLegislators also receive other nation that’s gone on for the forms of compensation. past two decades. Most lawmakers hold lead-

For example, the Social Security Administration announced a 1.3% cost of living adjustment in October. The Consumer Price Index for the federal fiscal year ending September was 1.4%. If those same conditions exist when the next state term begins in January, legislators’ base pay would rise from $28,000 to $28,364. Lamont, a Greenwich millionaire, does not accept his $150,000 salary, but the governor’s base pay — on paper — would rise to $151,950. Similarly, the annual compensation for other constitutional officers would grow from $110,000 to $111,430. Lawmakers would continue to receive inflationary pay adjustments at the beginning of each subsequent, two-year term — and constitutional officers at the start of each following, four-year term — under the compensation panel’s proposal. The General Assembly approved a similar arrangement for judges’ compensation in 2012.

Leaders of three of the four legislative caucuses stopped short of endorsing the raises but agreed with the commission’s conclusion that legislators’ responsibilities have grown, even as their pay has stagnated.

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The Lazy Lane-Plainville town line section, about two “If the pandemic didn’t hap- miles long, is the last to be finished in Southington. pen, we’d probably be on the road to completion,” said Plainville’s section of the trail hasn’t yet been comMichael DelSanto, a Town Council member and public pleted. Most of the heritage works committee chairman. trail, which runs from New Haven into Massachusetts, is “It’s going to take a little finished in Connecticut. more time … This is a marathon not sprint, unfor- Unlike many other towns tunately.” and cities along the trail, the Grappone said delays aren’t Plainville portion cannot use rail beds because the rail due to a lack of enthusiasm on the part of state officials. line in town is still being used. “I think everybody’s anxLighting, cameras ious, including them, to complete the trail,” he said. considered “It’d be nice to see all this In December, vandals damcome to completion.” aged a mural along Southington’s linear trail. That led End within sight the public works committee Once plans are approved, to form a study group tasked the next step is to send out with considering lights for bid requests to get a price the trail. for the work.

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“The best way to do that is to light it,” he said, adding the possibility of cameras if money was available.

View looking north shows the end of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, left, at Lazy Lane in Southington. Town officials are continuing with plans to design the last portion of the trail that runs from Lazy Lane to the Plainville town line.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

On Tuesday January 12th, 2021, the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions: APPROVED a Special Exception & Site Plan Modification for North American Holdings for a two family building at 7 Washington Street in an R-11 Zone. APPROVED a Special Exception & Site Plan Modification for Nosidam Holdings, LLC for a mixed use building at 77 Whiting Street in a CC Zone. APPROVED a Text Amendment for Town of Plainville to amend building height in Residential Zones and the GC Zone. APPROVED a Site Plan Modification for Nexclaim Recoveries to construct a ground mounted solar array at 75 Farmington Valley Drive in an RI Zone. APPROVED a Site Plan Modification for Stanley Mierzejewski to construct a 600sf addition to an existing building at 5 Town Line Road in a GI Zone Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 12th day of January, 2021. R238133

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The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, Room 304, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following items: Zone Change for KG Holdings, LLC to rezone 0 Roseleah Avenue, MBL 39-A-18 from R-11 to GI The files are available for public inspection on the Planning and Zoning Commission page of the Town of Plainville website. At this hearing, written communications may be heard. Please submit written communications to the Town Planner or via email to daigle@plainville-ct.gov. If you have questions regarding these applications, please contact the Town Planner at (860) 793-0221 ext. 7177 Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 12th day of January, 2021. R238134

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PIZZAS

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SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY CHEESE..............................8.59...............11.29...........12.29............ 14.29...............19.79 SUBSTITUTE’I ITEMS.....1.29...............1.50.............1.79.............. 2.29.................3.29 SPECIAL TOPPINGS......2.00...............2.50.............3.00.............. 4.00.................5.00 THICK CRUST ...................2.00 ..............2.00 ............2.00.............. 2.00.................2.00 Regular Toppings: Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Olive, Ham, Mushroom, Peppers, Onion, Hamburger, Broccoli, Tomato, Eggplant, Garlic, Spinach, Anchovies, Pineapple, Bacon. Special Toppings: Artichoke, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Cutlet

WINGS

Sauces: Hot, Mild, BBQ, Teriyaki, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Sweet Red Chili. extra blue cheese $1.00 10 PCS........................................................9.99 BONELESS 20 PCS......................................................18.99 6 PCS...........................................................9.99 30 PCS......................................................27.99 12 PCS......................................................17.99 40 PCS......................................................44.99 24 PCS......................................................28.99

GOURMET PIZZA

SMALL MED LARGE X LARGE PARTY 12.99 17.48 20.99 23.99 30.99 ACAPULCO - Hot mexican sauce, mozzarella, hamburger, pepperoni CHICKEN RANCH ERO- Chicken, bacon, herbs, ranch dressing (white) BBQ CHICKEN- Mozzarella, BBQ chicken BUFFALO CHICKEN- Mozzarella, buffalo chicken CALIFORNIA DREAMING- Mozzarella, roasted peppers, eggplant, artichoke hearts, olives,mushrooms & tomato sauce CHEESE LOVERS- Mozzarella, ricotta & romano cheese (red) CHUNKY CHICKEN- Chicken breast, broccoli, garlic topped wl mozzarella CONTADINA- Broccoli, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella & tomato sauce HAWAIIAN- Pineapple, ham, bacon (red) MEAT LOVERS- Hamburger, pepperoni, sausage & ham (red) SHRIMP PIZZA- Shrimp, spices, parmesan & mozzarella (red or white) SMOG- Sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers STEAK PIZZA- Steak, onion, mushrooms, roasted peppers THE WORKS- Onions, mushrooms, peppers, olives, meatballs, pepperoni, bacon & sausage VEGETARIAN- Eggplant, broccoli, mushroom, onion, pepper, spinach (red) WISE GUY PIZZA- Mozzarella, grated cheese, fresh basil, garlic, mushrooms BLT PIZZA- Bacon, lettuce, tomato HUSKY SPECIAL- Sausage, roasted peppers, onions, mushrooms & sauce LUIGI PIZZA· Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, prosciutto, bacon & sauce APOLLO PIZZA- Meatball, bacon, onion, roasted peppers & chicken TACO PIZZA- Spicy meat, lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, salt & pepper CHICKEN CORDON BLEU- Ranch dressing, ham, provolone cheese & chicken

WHITE SPECIALTY PIZZAS

CHICKEN FLORENCE- Chicken, spinach, fresh spinach, fresh basil, fresh garlic ALFREDO’S SPECIAL- Chicken, basil, housemade rosemary oil, spinach & ricotta HOUSE PIZZA- Fresh tomato, chicken, sundried tomato, ricotta, garlic & basil BRUNO’S SPECIAL- Philly steak, peppers, mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes, olive oil & mozz SIX FLAGS SPECIAL- Spinach, broccoli, eggplant, sweet onions, parmesan cheese, mushrooms CLAMS CASINO- Clams, garlic, bacon, onions, spices (white) FLORENTINE- Ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (while) GREEK-A little base of olive oil & oregano with mozzarella, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives (white) NATURALE- Sliced tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, spinach, garlic & mozzarella (no sauce) SEAFOOD PIZZA- Breaded shrimp, scallops & fish TOMATO BASIL- Olive oil, garlic, grated cheese, tomato, basil (white) WHITE CLAM- Baby clams, parmesan, mozzarella, cheese & spices

PANINI

SPINACH CHICKEN......................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Spinach, chicken, roasted peppers, mozzarella, pesto sauce

ALL AMERICAN.............................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Sliced turkey, roasted peppers, bacon, lettuce & tomato TORINO.............................................................................................6.99.........................8.99 Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, Mozzarella, pesto sauce MEDITERRANEAN 6.99 8.99

CALZONES & STROMBOLI

SMALL..........................................................................................................................9.29 MEDIUM....................................................................................................................11.29 LARGE........................................................................................................................14.29 Substitute toppings same as pizza • extra sauce $2.00

8” Sm

12” Lrg

TUNA...................................6.99..........8.99 TURKEY.............................6.99..........8.99 ROAST BEEF....................6.99..........8.99 HAM....................................6.99..........8.99 COOKED SALAMI...........6.99..........8.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........6.99..........8.99 PASTRAMI........................6.99..........8.99 GRILLED CHICKEN.......6.99..........8.99 BLT.......................................6.99..........8.99 HAMBURGER..................6.99..........8.99 CHEESEBURGER............6.99..........8.99 VEGGIE...............................6.99..........8.99

TURKEY TUNA9.99 ROAST BEEF9.99 MANHATTAN9.99

8” Sm 12” Lrg

ITALIAN COMBO......7.99.......... 9.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni

PEPPERONI...............6.99.......... 8.99 PEPPER & EGG........6.99.......... 8.99 BACON & EGG..........6.99.......... 8.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....6.99.......... 8.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce

FISH .............................6.99.......... 8.99 STEAK & CHEESE...6.99.......... 8.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......8.99........ 0.999 PEPPERONI STEAK....7.99.......... 9.99 extra cheese............................1.00.......... 1.50

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

BLT GRILLED TURKEY HAMBURGER CHEESEBURGER HAM9.99

Ham & Turkey

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

DINNERS

HOT PARMIGIANA GRINDERS

8” Sm

12” Lrg

8” Sm 12” Lrg

SAUSAGE..........................6.99..........8.99 FISH FILLET..............6.99.......... 8.99 MEATBALL........................6.99..........8.99 SHRIMP......................7.99.......... 9.99 EGGPLANT.......................6.99..........8.99 HUSKY COMBO ......7.99.......... 9.99 VEAL....................................6.99..........8.99 Meatball, Sausage, Eggplant CHICKEN...........................6.99..........8.99 SAUSAGE & MEATBALL...7.99.......... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

FROM THE GRILL $9.99 ea

Served with french fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

CHICKEN MELT Grilled chicken, sauteed onions, mushroom & green peppers TUNA MELT Tuna, american cheese, tomato PATTY MELT Onion, american cheese, hamburger TURKEY MELT Turkey & swiss cheese

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini PASTA W/ SAUCE............................... 9.99 SHRIMP PARMIGIANA w/Pasta........... 13.99 W/ MEATBALLS OR SAUSAGE....11 .99 STUFFED SHELLS.........................11.99 CHICKEN PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...............13.99 HOMEMADE LASAGNA................12.99 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........12.99 BAKED ZITI.....................................12.99 MEATBALL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta...........12.99 MANICOTTl.....................................11.99 SAUSAGE PARMIGIANA w/Pasta.............12.99 RAVIOLI (cheese or meat).........................10.99 VEAL PARMIGIANA w/Pasta..........................13.99 CHICKEN ALFREDO......................15.99

SEAFOOD DINNERS

All dinners served with salad & garlic bread. Choice of Pasta: Ziti, Spaghetti or Linguini SEAFOOD COMBO...........................16.99 FRIED CLAMS................................12.99 fish, clam, scallop, shrimp FISH & CHIPS 4 pcs........................12.99 FRIED SCALLOPS 10pcs.................. 12.99. FRIED JUMBO SHRIMP 8pcs .......13.99 4 PIECES OF FRIED CHICKEN...... 12.99. CHICKEN TENDER DINNER 6pcs.... 11.99

APPETIZERS

QUESADILLAS $9.99 ea

ONION RINGS................................... 4.99 FRENCH FRIES................................. 3.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 4.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 6.99 CURLY FRIES.................................... 4.99 W/ CHEESE....................................... 5.99 W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 FRIED MOZZARELLA STICKS 3 pcs........ 6.99 FRIED CLAMS................................... 6.99 TRI SAMPLER................................... 9.99

Served with sour cream and salsa sauce. Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 CHICKEN RANCHERO Bacon, chicken, ranch dressing, cheese STEAK Green peppers, onion, mushroom & cheese BUFFALO CHICKEN Hot sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella

BBQ CHICKEN HAM Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings SALAMI Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings TURKEY Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings MEXICAN Hamburger, hot peppers, green peppers, onions & lettuce NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

WRAPS $9.99 ea

Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 - white, wheat, spinach and herb wraps available

NEW - CHICKEN RANCHERO

ranch dressing, cheese GYRO WRAP Onion, tomato, lettuce, tzatziki BLT WRAP Lettuce, tomato, mayo CHICKEN CUTLET WRAP Boneless breaded chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese & lettuce STEAK WRAP Mushrooms, onions, green peppers TUNA WRAP Lettuce & tomatoes

HAM WRAP TURKEY WRAP ROAST BEEF WRAP CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing

CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP FISHERMAN fish, lettuce & tartar sauce MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper,

jalapeno pepper

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

HUSKY BURGER

Deluxe served wl French Fries & Pickle. Substitute curly fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

REGULAR DELUXE

HAMBURGER..................................................................................4.99................. 6.99 CHEESEBURGER............................................................................5.99................. 7.99 DOUBLE HAMBURGER...............................................................6.99................. 8.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER.........................................................8.99............... 10.99 DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER W/ BACON.................................9.99............... 11.99 BACON HAMBURGER..................................................................5.99................. 7.99 BACON CHEESEBURGER.......................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 ALPINE BURGER Bacon, melted swiss cheese, lettuce & tomato.................7.99 ................ 9.99 TEXAS BURGER Ham & bbq sauce with american sauce...........................6.99................. 8.99 ITALIAN BURGER......................................................................... 6.99................. 8.99 Grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers topped with lettuce, tomato & mozzarella cheese HUSKY BURGER BBQ sauce, red onion, bacon, provolone cheese...........7.99................. 9.99 TACO BURGER Onion, mushroom, mayo, bacon, chips with swiss cheese......7.99................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$2.00

sauce, powdered sugar or cinnamon

SALADS

NEW - ARIZONA SALAD Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper....................................5.99...................7.99

NEW - SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

Baby spinach, grilled chicken, tomatoes, feta cheese & almonds..........................7.49 ...................9.99

NEW - SOUTHWEST SALAD

Romaine lettuce, chipotle chicken, tomato, cucumber, onion, black beans, corn & tortilla chips............10.99 AVOCADO SALAD.......................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Romaine lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese & chicken TRAIL MIX SALAD....................................................................... N/A.................11.99 Iceberg lettuce tom cucumber onion olives dried cranberries wallnuts and chicken • SHRIMP SALAD over garden salad............................................... N/A.................11.49 GARDEN SALAD............................................................................5.49...................6.99 CHEF SALAD...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 Turkey, roast beef, ham, provolone, boiled eggs, salami, pepperoni CAESAR SALAD.............................................................................5.99..................7 .49 W/ CHICKEN...................................................................................8.49...................9.99 CAJUN SALMON CAESAR......................................................... N/A.................12.99 CAJUN CHICKEN CAESAR........................................................8.49...................9.99 Romaine lettuce, tomato cubes, cucumbers, onions ANTIPASTO Ham, salami, provolone, pepperoni ......................................7.49...................8.99 SPINACH PIE with Greek Salad..........................................................................N/A...................9.99 HUSKY SALAD Bacon, egg, mozzarella & grilled chicken........................ 9.79.................10.99 GRILLED CHICKEN..................................................................... 8.49...................9.99 GREEK SALAD...............................................................................7.49...................8.99 W/ CHICKEN..................................................................................8.99.................10.99 COBB SALAD Garden salad, turkey, egg & american salad...............................7.49...................8.99 TUNA SALAD..................................................................................8.79 ..................9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN.....................................................................8.49...................9.99 BBQ CHICKEN................................................................................8.49.................. 9.99

NEW - ADD AVOCADO........................................................................................$3.00 Dressings: Italian, French, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Oil & Vinegar, Peppercorn, Creamy Italian, House, Caesar, Balsamic. Extra Dressing 0.95

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SPINACH PIE....................................5.49 FRIED MUSHROOMS.................... 5.99 JALAPENO POPPERS.....................6.99 SIDE OF MEATBALLS.....................5.99 SIDE OF SAUSAGE..........................5.99 GRAPE LEAVES 8 pcs.........................6.99 FRIED DOUGH NUGGETS..............4.99

GARLIC KNOTS 10 pcs........................5.99 12” GARLIC BREAD........................2.29 3 jalapeno poppers, 3 chicken tenders, 3 mozzarella sticks W/ CHEESE.......................................3.79 CHICKEN TENDERS 6 pcs................... 6.99 HUSKY BREAD.................................4.99 POTATO SKINS W/ CHEESE........... 5.99 Garlic butter, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese W/ BACON & CHEESE.................... 7.99 GARLIC BREAD STICKS.................5.99 W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE.............. 7.99 CHESY BREAD.................................7.99 W/ BROCCOLI, BACON, CHEESE..... 8.99

HOUSE SPECIALTIES

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI Served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, feta cheese & lettuce .............8.99 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI DELUXE Served on a pita bread with Greek Salad & French Fries..................3.99 GYROS Served on a pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion & yogurt sauce..........................................8.99 GYROS DELUXE Served on a pita bread with yogurt sauce, Greek Salad & French Fries...............13.99 PASTRAMI REUBEN Served on rye bread with sauerkraut & mozzarella with trench fries.......... 9.99 GRILLED CHICKEN DELUXE Hard roll. lettuce, tomato, mayo & cheese ............................9.99

VEGGIE WRAP GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP

GRINDERS

CLUB SANDWICHES $9.99 ea Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.

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