Volume 17, Number 28
Friday, July 10, 2020
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Upgrades underway at parks
Studio artist Lindsey Hottin prepares a variety of paints for an art class on July 2 at Art Studio of Connecticut, 1850 West St., Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Highway and Parks Department Superintendent Annette Turnquist said the town also is considering fountains for the Recreation and Memorial park ponds to help prevent algae. Workers with BMP Construction of Danbury began renovations to the concession stand at Memorial Park, located off Woodruff Street, about a month ago and See Upgrades, A4
Jon Rustek, left, and Peter Anop, both from Southington, reminisce about Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin on July 3. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
Art studios adapt to pandemic By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal
Even in a pandemic, art studios are providing ways to unleash creativity, including paint nights, at-home art kits and art camps.
Before COVID-19, art studios offered paint night classes for customers to spend time with friends and learn how to paint. At Board & Brush in Southington, the customers would take a piece of raw wood and turn it into something beautiful.
“One of the first things we say to them is ‘take a picture of what is sitting in front of you — this raw wood. You can prove to yourself and others that you created this,’” said Dawn Cronin, Board & Brush owner. See Studios, A10
50 years at Timberlin Golf Course By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
head golf professionals over the half century.
BERLIN — Timberlin Golf Course is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and there is plenty to toast about the course.
It all began with the inaugural pro Lindsey Hansen (1970-2006), followed by Jeff Coderre (2006-2010) and current pro Marc Bayram, who has held the post since 2011.
The course opened on July 1, 1970, and has been under the watch of three
See Timberlin, A2 R232002
Park work underway or planned for this summer includes new tennis courts, new basketball courts and a renovated concession stand at Veterans Memorial Park.