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Something for everyone at 150th celebration
JUNIOR BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Cooling off with a water slide, listening to historic music or looking through artifacts from the town’s history, hundreds of residents celebrated the 150th anniversary of Plainville’s incorporation at Norton Park in July.
The 4,000-plus bowlers who qualified for the Junior Gold Championships get the rock-star treatment during opening ceremonies. Photo courtesy of Ron Buck
Lessard Lanes well-represented It's called the Super Bowl of junior bowling, and among the 4,000-plus top amateur boys and girls who descended upon the Detroit area in July were three bowlers from Plainville's Lessard Lanes.
The locals faced the United States’ best young bowlers over four days of competition. Each exceeded expectations.
Buck, a 12-year old who will enter seventh grade at Kennedy Middle School this fall, finished 45th out of 262 boys in the 12U Division. He Sean Buck of Southington, averaged 164 over 16 games, Justin Giano of Plainville missing the top-38 cut to adand Briana Provenzano of Bristol made their first trip to vance by 26 pins. the country’s premier junior tournament, the 2019 Junior Giano finished 115th out of 717 bowlers in the highly Gold Championships. competitive 15U Division.
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The committee had worked with the historical society to arrange guided tours of the town by bus and on foot on July 20, but those activities were canceled due to extreme heat. See 150th, A6
The Plainville High School sophomore averaged 176 and failed to advance among the top 103 in his division by a mere 21 pins. Provenzano finished 106th in the 12U girls division with a 131 average. “I was expecting to come in the top 100, but as the days went on, I really thought top 50, and I achieved that goal,” Buck said. “To be in the top 50 is pretty amazing. I surprised myself.”
Children cool off on a water slide during Plainville’s 150th anniversary celebration.
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“I hope they walk away with a happy experience, a sense of history of Plainville and pride in their community,” said Benjamin Gediman, chairperson of the committee that organized the event.
anniversary celebration had a mix of entertainment, including music from Nzinga’s Daughters, the Plainville Senior Center Ukulele Group and the Old Tyme Fiddlers. All this was combined with educational activities, such as presentations by the Plainville Historical Society.
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Beware of summer charitable giving dips By David J. Obedzinski
We’re busy, but so are the groups caring for our community. They don’t stop and nor should we. My church makes a point of reminding our parishioners of the importance to stay current with gifts despite travel plans so that summer operating expenses can be met.
nation, dropping off some food to a local pantry we won’t need while on vacation, or sending off a gift to a local charity online or in the mail at a time when we normally wouldn’t could be part of our new traditional summer plans. It might be fun to take one day from a vacation to volunteer with our family for a local group we know or wish to learn more about.
Maybe we can include these Contributions to nonprofits by Connecticut residents groups in our plans, for example, including a blood do- and the businesses around
us remain relatively strong but the pressures and threats facing our charitable organizations keep increasing with changes to the federal tax code and decreasing state government assistance. According to Giving USA’s most recent report, nonprofits are increasingly relying on grants from foundations like ours and the donor advised funds families have established with us to help them achieve their mission or provide scholarships to
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students. And as good community partners we listen for the needs, we establish efforts like our long-standing early childhood initiative, a new program to strengthen nonprofits, and our new degree completion initiative to help students finish college.
Sacred Heart University, has named Nina Catanzaro to its dean’s list for the spring semester.
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Historical society vice-president Rose Stanley hopes the tours will be held in the fall.
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While he was too young to race before the track closed in 1980, Sanders went weekFormer racer Don Moon dug ly to watch four of his uncles around to find old photos compete. from the scrapbooks of other racers and their families for Sanders called it “pure joy hanging out with your family the display. and rooting on your uncles.” Resident Mark Sanders said Retired fire chief David Lauhe perked up after seeing one of Moon’s cars – No. 9 – rie created a display on the Plainville Fire Department’s recalling that it was one of 135 years of operation, with the fastest he had ever seen at the stadium and sounded images of some of the welllike a bumblebee when it See 150th, A9 passed by.
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Buck, Giano and Provenzano each qualified to represent Connecticut at the Junior Gold Championships by winning a state qualifying tournament last year. As winners, each were invited to make the 700-mile trek to Michigan.
It was the first time Lessard Lanes had sent three junior bowlers to the Junior Gold Championships. "We were certainly following all of them," said Marcel Lessard, who has been the owner and operator of Lessard Lanes for three years. "It's great to see some of our kids do so well. It’s also nice to see each progress like they have. “Who knows where they'll end up? But when it clicks, it's nice to see," Lessard added. Buck, Giano and Provenzano are each active members in Lessard's junior bowling programs. All three have “coaches” who volunteer their time during Saturday morning Coaches’ Corner sessions prior to the alley’s junior league. The trio currently bowls on
Right in your neighborhood. Plainville High School sophomore Justin Giano. Photo courtesy of Ron Buck
Monday night in a junior league that features nearly 50 youngsters. All three started to get serious about their craft during junior leagues at Lessard Lanes this past winter. Buck’s average has improved 50 pins in a year and he now carries a 164 league average. Giano has seen his average soar to 204. Buck, Giano and Provenzano have been competing in state-level events for less than two years, which makes their accomplishments in Detroit all the more impressive. Some of their competitors were Junior Gold veterans, having advanced to the national tournament multiple times. See Bowling, A8
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Like most of the 24 other qualifiers from Connecticut, they and their families loaded up their vans and headed west for the week-long national tournament for boys and girls ages 7 to 20.
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The local threesome competes in Junior Bowling Tour tournaments in the tri-state area. Those tournaments feature 40 or 50 bowlers, so what each experienced in Detroit was on a completely different level. The host state of Michigan alone sent hundreds of junior bowlers to Detroit. So did bowling hotbeds such at Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois. In all, 4,035 junior bowlers filled Eastern Michigan University's area for the tournament's opening ceremonies. All 50 states were represented, as were Canada and Puerto Rico and the families of Americans stationed in Germany.
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The enormity of the event hit Giano and Buck as they marched across the stage to music as spotlights filled the arena on the eve of the first day of competition. Opening ceremonies, “were just too much,” said Buck. “All those kids: It was just crazy.” “I didn’t realize how many bowlers were going until those opening ceremonies,” Giano said. “It actually made me a little mad, seeing how many [bowlers] some states brought, especially Michigan, which brought the whole state. “My expectations were to qualify [for the next round],” Giano added. “But I was very nervous. I didn’t think I was going to qualify, seeing how good those kids were. But after the third day, I was getting used to [the sport shot] and I wasn’t nervous anymore … I want to go back next year. I had a lot of fun. It was a fun experience.”
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Both Buck and Giano use a two-handed style made popular by world No. 1 bowler Jason Belmonte. In Michigan, both Buck and Giano bowled against the sons of professional player Wes Malott, who has won 10 times on the PBA Tour and owns one major title, the 2012-13 U.S. Open.
Malott's 15-year-old son Jordan, who bowled a 299 on the same pair of lanes as Giano on Day 2, was the No. 1 seed heading into the bracket finals. Malott's younger brother Camden advanced in Buck's division. Just how competitive were the Junior Gold Championships? Neither Malott won his division. Camden finished 22nd, while Jordan lost both of his matches in the bracket finals. It was Jordan Malott's fifth Junior Gold tournament, and he wasn't alone when it came to experience on the national level. Bowling was in the blood of several boys and girls in Detroit, which is why several college scouts and coaches could be seen in the stands. Bowling on various "sport patterns," Buck, Giano and Provenzano were introduced to a new level of bowling. The challenging oil patterns were different at each alley, and weren't made public to competitors until after the tournament ended. So making various adjustments, not only daily but from game to game, was the key to success. “It was really exciting, but hard. I thought to myself, ‘This is tougher than at home,’” Provenzano said. “There were some really good bowlers out there. It felt good to be there. I had fun. Hopefully, I can go back.” Buck, Giano and Provenzano were each allowed one 40minute practice session at each alley they would compete on later in the week. Notes were taken, different balls were used, and all three were taken aback a bit when they saw the competition. When Giano showed up for his first practice session, he walked into the alley with four bowling balls. Some of his competitors had an "arsenal" of 10 or more balls, along with tools that not only altered the surface of the ball, but drill sets to use if further alterations were needed.
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was going to do something wrong or mess up and they were going to get mad at me,” Buck said. “I was like, ‘Please, don’t let anything go wrong. Just let me practice, do my thing, and don’t let anything go wrong.’”
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PLAINVILLEFrancis Xavier Vasile, 94, of Plainville, beloved husband of Mary (Ventrelli), passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www. PlainvilleFuneralHome. com
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Giano, meanwhile, rallied from a slow start the first two days, moving into contention to advance after finding himself in 379th place after Day 2. Giano's rally included backto-back games of 213 and 219 on Day 3. A strong performance on Day 3 put Giano 70 spots out of advancing. But despite another game over 200 on Day 4, Giano missed advancing as one of the top 103 bowlers in his division. Said Giano’s mother, Julie, “Justin had the best time ever and he can finally say he loves a sport.”
A proclamation from U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes recognized Plainville as the crossroads of industry in the state.
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Starting 39th on the final day of qualifying, Buck was in contention to move into the advancers round after rolling a “clean” 206 in his second game on Day 4. But his 15th and 16th games of the tournament proved costly as he fell out of the top 38 after games of 115 and 139.
State Rep. William Petit Jr. delivered a proclamation on behalf of himself and state Sen. Henri Martin.
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As one uncle from Virginia said about his 11year-old nephew, “He’s been bowling since he could pick up a bowling ball.”
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Turns out, Buck could do no wrong. Buck would use either his reactive or urethane bowling ball, depending on the lane conditions, and never fell out of the top 100. He was 65th after Day 1 and stood 25th after two days of competing against boys whose years of experience belied their age.
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Plainville A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Plainville for election as Town Council, Board of Education, Constable and Library Trustee is on file in my office at One Central Square Plainville, Connecticut, and copies thereof are available for public distribution. A Primary will be held September 10, 2019 if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2019. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Susan Abram, Democratic Registrar of Voters, One Central Square Plainville, Connecticut Carol A. Skultety, Town Clerk LEGAL NOTICE A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Plainville for election as Town Council, Board of Education, Constable and Library Trustee is on file in my office at One Central Square Plainville, Connecticut, and copies thereof are available for public distribution. A Primary will be held September 10, 2019 if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on August 7, 2019. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from: Beth Gasparini, Republican Registrar of Voters, One Central Square Plainville, Connecticut Carol A. Skultety, Plainville Town Clerk Dated at Plainville, Connecticut this 1st day of August, 2019. R219570 Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE
INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT The Town of Plainville Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission will conduct a Public Hearing Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Plainville Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider the following item: Inland Wetlands Permit for SR Development Group for a parking lot at 125 West Main Street in a CC Zone. The files are available for public inspection at the Department of Planning and Economic Development in the Plainville Municipal Center. At this hearing, interested persons may appear and be heard, and written communications may be received. Respectfully submitted, Robert Michalic, Secretary Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Dated at Plainville, CT this 10th day of July 2019 R219417
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Apartments For Rent
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MERIDEN - 1 BR, private
Wanted To Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate
deck, $700 mo.; 2 BR, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION $$$CA$H$$$ 1st fl., $900 mo. No PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT pets. 1 mo. security. Todd Shamock (203 464-3083. 203.494.1695Estate Sale The Town of Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing WALLINGFORD - 2 BR Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Townhouse, appls./ Meriden-made. laund. hkp, off st prkg, the Plainville Municipal Center, Room 304, no smkg/pets, $1,200 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT to consider mo. 203.631.5219. the following items: 1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Special Exception for SR Development Lost and Found Furn., 50’s. Whole EsGroup LLC for Mixed use Commercial/restates. 203.238.3499 idential at 125 West Main Street in a CC LOST CAT - Grey & white, Zone. Named Buddy, male, gone 2 weeks, vic. Special Exception for Simone Development Saints Restaurant area, AARON’S BUYING LLC for 2 rear lots at 542 & 562 Camp Street Southington/Plainville Old Machinist Tools, line. 860.517.6806 in an R-20 Zone. Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. The files are available for public inspection (203) 525-0608. Appliances at the Planning and Economic Development Office in the Plainville Municipal Center. At this hearing, interested persons may appear FRIGIDAIRE - 8000 BTU All Cash For Air Conditioner, exceland be heard, and written communications lent condition, 2 years MILITARY ITEMS may be received. old, $400 obo. 860203-237-6575 919-7171. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Lawn and Garden Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 9th ALWAYS BUYING day of July 2019. CASH PAID R219711 Vintage Electronics,
Liquor Permit
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LIQUOR PERMIT Plainville Notice of Application This is to give notice, that I, STACY L LORENZETTI 242 CENTRAL ST BRISTOL, CT 06010-6745 Have filed an application placarded 07/19/2019 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a CAFÉ LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 24 WHITING ST PLAINVILLE, CT 06062-2219 The business will be owned by: VATS BREWING COMPANY LLC Entertainment will consist of: Acoustics (not amplified), Disc Jockeys, Karaoke, Live Bands, Comedians Objections must be filed by 08/30/2019 STACY L LORENZETTI R219261
CONTACT CLASSIFIED (203) 238-1953
Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
Autos Wanted
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Help Wanted
ELECTRIC APPRENTICE METER TECHNICIAN
ALWAYS BUYING OLD MATERIALS TOOLS. - Wanted old, DISTRIBUTION used and antique hand Screened Topsoil $25 tools, MACHINIST per yd; Sand-$15 per woodworking, engravyd; Millings-$10 per yd; ing and work bench Screened Millings $14 tools. Additional anper yd; Clean Fill $8 tique and vintage items may also be of interest. per yd: $100 minimum Please call with confidelivery. No pickup truck dence. Fair offers made service. Minimum 16 yd in your home. Corypickup at our yard. Call 860.322.4367 Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
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Wanted To Buy
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
Trainee position involved in the installation, mainMiscellaneous For Sale tenance and repair of electrical metering equipCONSEW - #206RB-1 ment for a municipal (Japan) High speed sinelectric utility. Requires gle needle; Compound BUYING MACHINIST a H.S./trade school diwalking foot/Needle TOOLBOXES - Tools ploma or an equivalent in feed with stand and & tooling, contents of motor. $750 or B/O. experience and training. machine shops, home SINGER #20U33 (Ja$21.79 to $26.23 hourly workshops and small pan) High speed induslathes. Call anytime plus an excellent fringe trial zig zag machine; 860-985-5760 benefit package. The Single needle with closing date for applicastand and motor. $500 tions is August 5, 2019 or B/O. 203-238-1993. or the date we receive Wood Fuel Heating the fiftieth (50) applicaEquipment tion whichever occurs first. Apply: Human TREE LENGTH Resources Department, FIREWOOD Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wall- CALL FOR DETAILS ingford, CT 06492, (203) 203-238-2149 294-2080; FAX, COLLECTOR OF 203-294-2084. EOE. Computers and Office old NAPIER costume Equipment jewelry & GO MOBILE memorabilia! METAL OFFICE DESK With swivel chair, good HIGHEST CASH condition, $25. Call PAID (203) 314-1355 /Classifieds 203-237-1554.
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. 203.235.8431.
RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you. GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned
GARY WODATCH
***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
Musical Instruments Instruction
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Cleaning Services
PROPERTY MGMT
Creative Property Management Services is a Professional and Reliable Property Management Company with over 20 years experience. Detail-oriented and Hardworking. Offering services such as Housecleaning, Home-Office Organization, Gardening, House-Pet Sitting, Vehicle Detailing, Pool care, Powerwashing, and Event Catering-Bartending. Call, Email, or Text Beth (Owner) to set up an appointment for a free estimate, and let us know what we can do to help you! (860) 304-7895 or cpmservicesct@gmail. com
Electrical Services
TEC ELECTRICAL
Music By Roberta Perform. Instruct voiceall ages+levels. Piano begin.-interm. 860-406-4676.
Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting July 29th, MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 week course Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203-272-2743 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Bruce Giannetti 203-235-4852
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Handyperson
Landscaping
Masonry
HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, current member at Masonic Lodge and a Shiner, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
IF YOU Mention This Ad CORNERSTONE SPRING Yard Fence & Ornamental Clean-Ups Gates. All types of Brush, branches, leaves, fence. Res/Comm. AFA storm damage Cert. Ins’d. Call John **JUNK REMOVAL** Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Reg #601060. Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Fencing
CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down. GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Real Estate Services
JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Junk Removal, Powerwashing, Hedge Trimming, Mulch, any color. Comm. & Residential. 860.796.8168 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC, - We specialize in weeding beds, mulching, top soil, hedge & bush trimming . We do all your landscape needs. Top quality work at reasonable prices. #616311, Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
Masonry
PAINTING SERVICES Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks. Residential & Commercial. Free ests. 30 yrs. exp. Ins. Call Tom, 203.715.5906.
Power Washing
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. 25 yrs. exp. Senior Discount. Lic. & Ins. 860.538.5520
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
Roofing
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Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! Free roof treatment system with every house wash! The Power-Washing Kings. Others Wash We Clean! 203.631.3777 860.839.1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Find litters of critters in Classifieds.
Tree Services
PLUS FREE HOME WARRANTY Mark Gracia - Realtor 203.272.0000 License 0750463 mark.gracia @raveis.com
A-1 Quality Powerwashing Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
Looking for a friend? JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
Roofing
Painting Wallpapering 15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Senior disc. Lic.&Ins. 860.538.5520
AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
Junk Removal
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Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
Athena II Diner
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
Colony Diner
Duchess of Wallingford
Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge
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611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm
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