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Wagging tails outnumbered the dozens of dog owners at Camp Sloper for Connecticut Greyhound Adoption’s annual reunion picnic on Sunday.

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“I love this,” said Kathy Lane, surrounded by dogs she’s fostered through the group over the years. “I love the greyhounds, they’re beautiful dogs. I love to see them interact with the other greyhounds.”

The picnic reunites dogs and their owners with the members of the group who fostered them through their transition from racing hounds to family pets. The group works with greyhound racetracks across the southern and midwestern United

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Bernice Mathieu and Rick Lukas pose with their greyhounds Frankie, left, and Koast during the annual reunion and picnic for Connecticut Greyhound Adoption, held at Camp Sloper in Southington on Sept. 20.

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For the state football community, the news came swiftly last Wednesday, Sept. 16. A day earlier than they had originally scheduled to meet, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Board of Control came together and decided for the second time to cancel 11-on-11 high school football this fall.

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The entire project will be completed in phases. When finished, the development, which would consist of five mixed-use buildings, aspires to make the Kensington area of Berlin a destination for day trips and an attractive living space for millennials.

visitors would be able to park their cars at the parking lot by the train train station for an afternoon or evening. Then they could walk to various restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses during their time in the area.

As town economic development director Christopher Edge envisions,

New residents, in their mid-20s to mid-30s, could potentially live in the

one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments on the second level of those new buildings. Such a development would increase the residential options for that age group, Edge said. The new apartments would be the first non-age restricted market rate units constructed in the area.

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dogs’ teeth and trim their nails. Though the volunteers haven’t been able to go into the institutions during the coronavirus pandemic, the dogs are still there and the program is being run by staff.

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States to find homes for dogs at the end of their racing career.

“It definitely has fostered a

Free collars were handed out for a number of prizes, including longest tail, smallest greyhound or being able to handshake.

Often, members know other members’ dogs so well that they can tell when the animals have arrived at the parking lot just by the sound of their bark.

Lane said greyhounds are a unique breed, comfortable with people and with lots of personality.

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John Crane, of Waterbury, was surrounded by greyhounds during the annual reunion and picnic for Connecticut Greyhound Adoption, held at Camp Sloper in Southington Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal Sunday.

The dogs are fostered for a few months by the group’s members to get them used to being in a home setting, teaching them housetraining and identifying each dog adaptation in terms of other pets and home settings.

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Matt Regan and Maureen Durkin have a discussion during the annual reunion and picnic for Connecticut Greyhound Adoption, held at Camp Sloper in Southington on Sunday.

one adopting them is these dogs are always looking (to) us for direction … they’re not mistreated, but they’re always looking for us to tell them to do something,” Arpin said.

Some of the greyhounds are fostered by prison inmates at the York Correctional Institution in East Lyme or the Manson Youth Institution in

Cheshire through Connecticut Prison Greyhounds Inc. After around six to eight weeks, the dogs have been trained well enough to enter a home setting and are given homes by Connecticut Greyhound Adoption.

Lane said inmates teach dogs basics like how to sit, stay and “leave it.” Inmates also learn to clean their

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“They’re so docile (and) laid back,” she said. “They love people. I haven’t met one greyhound that didn’t love people.”

The group usually sees around 50 adoption applications a year, which is approximately in line with how many greyhounds are available. However, Fran Arpin, the group’s event coordinator, said there’s been a surge in applications this year.

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Berlin Mayor Mark Kaczynski said the way the Kensington area is being developed will make it the closest thing Berlin has to a walkable Main Street type of area.

Edge said state assistance was needed to get to this point. “Everything from the ground up will be all private money,” he said.

The town’s plans for the area had evolved in recent years, with plans for a new “We wanted to develop more boulevard first conceived in things around that area,” Ka- 2013. cynski said, explaining that the recent completion of the Officials had previously proBerlin Train Station, adjaposed a new police station cent to the project, “gave us for the planned boulevard. the tools to move forward … However, town voters rejectThis will make it more walk- ed that proposal. able, and help existing busiIn 2017, the town issued a nesses there.” request for proposals with The town is utilizing more five development firms rethan $2 million in state grant sponding, including the funds toward various exSouthington-based Newport penses, including costs to Realty Group. acquire new properties, conThe town selected Newport struct the proposed boulevard and new sidewalks and Realty’s proposal to construct 76 market rate oneto remediate the former industrial site at 889 Farming- bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, along with ton Ave. That remediation will include capping the site 19,000 square feet worth of restaurant, retail and medito contain contaminated cal office space in the area. soils.

The project will begin with a new stand-alone building at 903 Farmington Ave., flanking the corner of the new boulevard’s entrance, explained Mark Lovley, one of Newport Realty’s principals.

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Lovley anticipated the project would be completed over the next two-and-a-half years.

The groundbreaking, which Gov. Ned Lamont attended, was disrupted by protesters who had voiced dismay over executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cheshire’s Don Drust, like other high school football coaches in Connecticut, is looking at alternatives for his team now that the CIAC has canceled the fall season. “I think all options are open right now.

We want to give our kids as best of an experience as we can,” Drust said.

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the news on Twitter,” said Platt coach Jason Bruenn. “It is frustrating. You can probably run the whole gamut of emotions at this point.”

The decision ended an extensive back-and-forth process between the CIAC and state agencies. In July, the CIAC came up with a gradual plan of playing football amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Governor Ned Lamont both recommended that the sport be moved to next year when more medical information would be available.

The CIAC originally canceled tackle football on Sept. 3, but after players staged a statewide rally on Sept. 9 in Hartford, Lamont asked the organization to meet with DPH and state officials two days later at the state capitol.

The CIAC presented mitigating strategies like different equipment and rule changes

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to try to lower the risk, but DPH, state officials, and the National Federation of High Schools still classified football as a high-risk sport. In choosing to align with DPH and cancel the season last week, the CIAC didn’t want superintendents to have to decide which organization’s instructions to follow.

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say it would consider moving a sport to a different time in the school year, as long as it doesn’t interfere with spring sports. Back on Aug. 23, CIAC officials said they wouldn’t move sports because they didn’t know what the health situation would be early next year.

“I feel for our players, especially our seniors, to not get to play this fall,” said Shee-

han coach John Ferrazzi. “I wish that CIAC could guarantee a spring option or that they had gone with that plan earlier.”

On Aug. 10, the CIAC Football Committee actually voted 9-1 to move the sport to spring 2021, but just two days later, the Board of Control went with the advice of its medical professionals to move forward with all fall sports. That plan didn’t last long. Just the next day, DPH sent a letter recommending that football be canceled or moved to next year.

Despite CIAC trying to find a way to play over the last few weeks, Lyman Hall Coach Bill Weyrauch didn’t get his hopes up that football would be played this fall.

“I think CIAC did everything they could, but until they got the backing of DPH and the Governor, I didn’t think it was going to happen,” said Weyrauch.

While the Sept. 16 announcement served as a final decision from CIAC, local coaches feel that their

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“I think all options are open right now. We want to give our kids as best of an experience as we can,” said Cheshire coach Don Drust.

“Until we can exhaust every opportunity, we are going to continue to purse everything.”

Despite not playing games, local teams have the opportunity to practice with their full team. While unable to engage in contact, teams can use equipment such as bags and sleds.

“We are going to continue to develop our team and explore opportunities for our guys,” said Southington coach Mike Drury. “Our kids are competitors and they want to compete.”

“Throughout all of the uncertainty, we have said that we wouldn’t let this (situation) break us,” added Ferrazzi. "We will use this as an opportunity to get better.”

CIAC has raised the idea of running activities like 7-on7, linemen challenges and and weightlifting competitions this fall.

Bruenn said he has no interest in football activities.

Weyrauch said he would leave the decision up to his players.

“I think I owe it to them to move forward with whatever they want to do,” said Weyrauch. “I think our kids have been really unbelievable. They still come to practice everyday ready to work.”

Since CIAC is not sanctioning 11-on-11 football, schools have an opportunity to play as non-sanctioned club sport, but that decision would need approval from local public health departments.

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“Private leagues offer up a whole new can of worms,” said Ferrazzi. “I’m weary of that for the safety of our sport going forward.”

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At Maloney, Coach Kevin Frederick is looking at club and private options for his players.

“Our kids are tremendous,” said Frederick. “They have been torn every which way by the CIAC. We understand that other factors have been involved, but we have done everything the right way and figured that they would have let us play. Right now, we are looking for brighter days for the kids.”

For many coaches and players, the decision to cancel football is made tougher when other states are playing this fall with less favorable COVID metrics.

ence in the spring, Bruenn feels that canceling football could have a negative impact far beyond this season.

“Youth football and high school are two different monsters,” said Bruenn. “If we don’t play, everyone in the state will have a class who hasn’t played before going into next year."

He added that not competing also hurts college recruiting.

“You are ruining opportunities for kids. These college coaches can’t watch games in Connecticut now, so they are going to go to different

states,” said Bruenn, whose son is a senior captain.

“How are we supposed to have guys compete in college when we don’t have the same resources as other states? I don’t think they (state officials) understand the long-term ramifications of what is going on here.”

Over the last month, teams worked in and out of practice to try to show that they could play safely. At Cheshire, the coaching staff came up with an idea after reading a DPH letter that recommended options like close-fitting face coverings over the nose and mouth to

reduce the risk of transmitting the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

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14, six CHS players wore masks during practice.

“We are trying to find solutions,” said Drust. “From my perspective, I said, ‘Let’s try to see how this works.’ We practiced for an hour and I asked the guys to be honest with me. Afterwards, they all said that they could play with a mask on.”

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“It is frustrating when Connecticut has the best numbers and we can’t play,” said Bruenn. “I’ve never in my life seen such mismanagement.”

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DePaolo Furniture owners take their buildings off market, to remain open

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with her brother, Val DePaolo.

After hearing from customers worried about the loss of DePaolo Furniture, owners said they’ve taken their Center Street buildings off the market and will remain in business.

“We are here for them, we are going full tilt. We are here and we’re not going anywhere,” said Pamela DePaolo, owner of the landmark store along

by the pandemic, commercial real estate has taken a hit.

“Finally people are coming out and spending their money on those things,” Pamela De“This is not good timing. I Paolo said. “We’re very, very knew it wasn’t the best timing, busy there.” but I didn’t realize how bad it With fewer visitors to nearby was,” Pamela DePaolo said. restaurants, there is also more With people spending more street parking available to her time in their homes and customers. She said the spending less money on vaca- restaurant downturn is unfortions, there’s been more inter- tunate for Center Street eaterest in furniture, window ies, but she’s glad that her dressings, carpeting and chair customers are able to get to lifts. her more easily.

The pair had put their two Center Street properties on the market recently to judge interest. Pamela DePaolo said they weren’t planning to sell the buildings for a few years, but were thinking ahead.

“We thought, this is going to take a long, long time,” she said.

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The store has been in operation for nearly 100 years, according to the DePaolos.

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The longevity of a small business depends on a well-thought-out succession plan.

For a family business, you want to evaluate who else can run the business and whether you have to look beyond family members as the business grows. An experienced attorney can help the key stakeholders create a succession plan or review your existing plan.

If you want to choose a successor, here is a basic how-to-guide to help you get started: 1) Think about who your successor should be. This is an important decision that should not be taken lightly, and should be on your radar at least 15 years before you expect to retire. Consider who within the business is most qualified to lead going forward. Get some professional guidance, especially if you have a family business, where emotions run high in transitions.

2) Create a timeline. Decide well in advance when the control of the business will shift to your successor. Be flexible and open to your successor’s suggestions and ideas for the business during the transition.

3) Set up a training plan. Define the main areas of the company, and give your successor time to work in all of them, from the highest executive level parts of the business to the most basic tasks. Work with your successor to strengthen his or her understanding in any areas of difficulty.

4) Lay out your own plans for retiring. Having a plan for your retirement will make succession much easier and give both your successor and other members of the team clarity about what is next and when.

5) Execute the plan and exit. When the time comes, step aside to allow the next leader to take over.

Other choices for succession planning Handing over company leadership to a successor is only one option. Here are some other ways to go about planning for the long-term success of your business after you exit: Find a buyer. Sell your interest in the company in exchange for cash or other assets.

Bear in mind that you might have to pay capital gains tax.

Transfer your interest by agreement. Consult with an attorney to draft a Buy-Sell Agreement that plans for the sale of your interest in the business at a certain time. The buyer agrees to purchase your business interest at fair market value if and when the indicated event occurs, such as at death, when you retire, if you become disabled, or if you get divorced.

Create a Family Limited Partnership for the business. It can be beneficial to create a Family Limited Partnership (FLP) and transfer a family business to it. An FLP is an entity owned by two or more family members that allows each member to buy shares of the business and to transfer assets between family members tax-free. It includes both general and limited partners. General partners bear 100 percent of the liability and control all management and investment decisions, while limited partners do not have full voting power and don’t share liability. When one family member is ready to leave the business, it is easy to transfer it to another.

Set up a private annuity. A private annuity allows you to transfer your business interest to a family member or another buyer in exchange for his or her agreement to make periodic payments to you for the rest of your life, or through the lifetime of a surviving spouse. A private annuity can have the benefit of avoiding gift and estate taxes.

Transfer your business interest to an irrevocable trust. If you create an irrevocable trust, such as a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT) or a Grantor Retained Unitrust (GRUT), you can transfer your business interest into the trust while continuing to receive income for a defined period. When the time period elapses or you die, your interest in the business goes to the beneficiary of the trust.

Transfer your interest using a self-canceling installment note (SCIN). An SCIN is used to transfer value out of an estate with no gift tax cost. Through an SCIN, you can transfer your business to a buyer in exchange for a promissory note with a “selfcancellation” provision. The promissory note requires the buyer to make a series of payments to you until you die, at which point the note and the outstanding balance are both canceled. At that time, the remaining balance is transferred to the buyer tax-free, with no additional payment owed.

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SoCCA presents “What is Color? What is Race?: A Presentation of Black Art Exhibition.” The October presentation and corresponding events will include visual arts exhibits, performance, spoken word and motivational speaking. Free, open to the public. Visit in October, Tuesday through Friday, 12 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 12 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Artist's Opening Reception; Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 to 4 p.m. - History of Race Origins; Sunday, Oct. 11, 2 to 4 p.m. - Black Innovation & Invention; Friday, Oct. 16, 6 to 8 p.m. - Youth Poetry Slam; Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 4 p.m. - The Revelation of the Soul; Sunday, Oct. 24, 12 to 3 p.m.- Creating.

Absentee ballots The Secretary of the State will be sending all registered voters an Absentee Ballot Application for the Nov. 3 election. If you choose to vote absentee, immediately fill it out and send to: Southington Town Clerk, 75 Main St., P.O. Box 152, Southington, CT 06489 or use one of the designated Ballot Drop Boxes located at Town Hall, 75 Main St. One box is located by the front entrance and one at the side door on Berlin Street (parking lot side.)

Ballots will be mailed starting Oct. 2.

Polling places will be open Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Polling place districts: South End School, Maxwell Nobel Drive 1; Kennedy Middle School, 1071 S. Main St. 2; Derynoski School, 240 Main St. 3; Hatton School, 70 Spring Lake Road 4; Flanders School, 100 Victoria Drive 5, DePaolo Middle School, 385 Pleasant St. 6; Kelley School, 501 Ridgewood Road 7; Thalberg School, 145 Dunham Road 8; The Tabernacle, 1445 West St. 9; Oshana Elementary School, 70 Church St. 10; Strong School, 820 Marion Ave. 11.

Road Race Registration is open for the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s 41st Annual Apple Harvest Festival Road Races. This year, due to the pandemic, Southington’s hometown race will be held in a virtual setting. Participants of all ages can run, walk or hike. The first 1,000 people to register will receive a specially-designed T-shirt, and all participants will receive a bib and certificate. For more information or to register for the race, visit sccymca.org/apple. Race sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact John Myers at jmyers@sccymca.org for details.

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Talk it out The Department of Children and Families has partnered with United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 and community providers to establish a "When it Builds Up, Talk it Out" campaign. Any parent who wishes to access support is invited to call 833258-5011 or visit talkitoutct.com and engage with trained professionals. The Talk it Out line is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends from 1 to 8 p.m.

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Hot meals are provided in take-out containers and distributed to clients from the front porch of Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Ave. All programs offered in the dining room and visits by substance abuse counselors, behavioral health counselors, local barbers and hair stylists, and weekly therapeutic coloring have been halted for the time being.

Donations may be mailed to Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925, Southington, CT 06489 or can be made securely online at southingtonbreadforlife.org/donateonline.

SoCCA aims to enrich the quality of life in the community by welcoming artists to participate in an exhibit expressing uplifting messages and thanks to all essential workers. Submit a photograph of the artist and the artwork that conveys an expression of thanks through any visual art medium. All ages and skill levels. Photos will be exhibited online.

Poll workers The Election Department in the Town of Southington is looking for poll workers to help manage the voting process during federal, state and local primaries and elections.

Bread for Life Bread for Life remains dedicated to meeting its mission to ensure that no one goes hungry in Southington.

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Kristian E. Johnson and Molly A. Johnson to Peter J. Broadbridge, 145 Greystone Drive, $325,000.

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SOUTHINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Olander leaves post in ‘mutual separation’

By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

Olander decided to part ways. “It seems to be the right course of action,” he said.

agement information systems and having experience managing databases. The job requires a minimum of five years’ experiencing operating computer networks, including those that manage school finance and student data.

Olander officially began the job in January 2015, earning a starting salary of $128,000, according to previous Record-Journal reports.

Attempts to reach Olander for comment were not successful.

Olander’s exit comes with the school district having grown increasingly dependent on technology. The last three months of the 20192020 school year saw the district carry out remote online instruction due to public health restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID19.

The school system began the new academic year without a full-time director of technology.

Jamie Olander held that position for more than 5 ½ years. His last day with the school district was Sept. 3, district officials confirmed.

Eight days later, academic instruction had resumed across the district.

Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan described the exit as “a mutual separation.”

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CHARGE IN CONNECTION TO MURDER OF SOUTHINGTON CULT LEADER

Burlington man pled no contest

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A Burlington man pleaded no contest to conspiracy charges and a second man is awaiting trial in connection with the 2004 killing of a cult leader from Southington.

Sorek Minery, 44, of 225 Covey Road, Burlington, was charged in 2018 with murder and felony murder in the case.

Minery recently pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit murder. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 26, 2021.

Rudy Hannon, 74, was also charged with murder and felony murder. He previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to the state judicial website, Hannon’s case is on the trial list to be scheduled.

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Southington Police Blotter Arrests reported by the Southington Police: Aug. 28 Desiree Reber, 19, 915 Main St., Meriden, evading responsibility, 6:09 p.m.

Aug. 30 Recheen Miller, 30, 6 Vinlen Drive, Windsor Locks, reckless driving, first-degree criminal trespass, 12:50 a.m.

Adrien Pigeon, 33, 996 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, interfering with officers, second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault, 9 p.m.

Taylor Fagan, 22, 126 Dove Lane, Middletown, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, 9:56 p.m.

Nathan Savage, 40, 224 Summer St., evading responsibility, 7:45 p.m.

Connor Trzcinski, 20, LKA, 79 Ivy Drive, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree threatening, 11 p.m.

Eduardo Mercado, 19, 204 Stratford Court, Meriden, thirddegree larceny, 12:49 a.m.

Lori Miller, 31, 20 South High St., New Britain, sixth-degree

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Sharon Villa, 40, 12 Cedar St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, 1:08 p.m.

Sept. 3 Antonio Cusano, 52, 297 West St., breach of peace, 8:48 a.m.

Sept. 4 William Vasquez, 22, 90 Knollwood Drive, New Britain, possession of drug paraphernalia, 7:59 p.m.

Sept. 5 Michael Colon, 34, 596 East Main St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, first-degree criminal

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Jesmary Alvarez, 28, LKA 24 Crestwood Drive, Naugatuck, sixth-degree larceny, violation of protective order, 12:24 p.m.

Adam Erdely, 38, 31 Wolcott St., Waterbury, third-degree criminal trespass, 4:09 p.m.

Sept. 7 Timothy Ribolla, 37, 92 Eden Ave., possession of controlled substance, 5:45 p.m.

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Angela Santiago, 19, 169 N. Elm St., Waterbury, violation of a protective order, 10:30 a.m.

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Suburban woman’s club gets new moniker At the September meeting of The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain, the group’s name was changed to The Suburban Woman’s Club of Greater New Britain. “We changed it to include our members who live in surrounding towns such as Berlin, Kensington, Cromwell and Newington,

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Paul Sweetman of Southington was “the chief apostle” in the religious cult “The Work,” led by Brother Julius and based in Meriden.

He was reported missing by his wife on July 24, 2004, according to Hannon’s arrest warrant. On Aug. 27, 2004 New Britain police responded to the Shuttle Meadow Country Club for a report of human remains found.

family would like to thank his caregivers, especially Mary Jane and the staffs from Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care and Apple Rehab Farmington Valley for their kindness and excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St, Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at South End Cemetery, Southington. A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at a later date. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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On April 20, 2016, New Britain police linked the 2004 missing person report to the remains found at the golf course, noting that Sweetman lived about 10 miles away from where a human leg was found. Local police learned that the FBI had previously developed information that Sweetman was killed and dismembered in New Britain.

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In the months leading up to the homicide, Hannon was trying to convince Minery that Sweetman “needed to be killed because he was hurting his wife.”

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SOUTHINGTONAnthony Silva, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville. He had been the loving husband of Barbara (Holt) Silva for 66 years. Anthony was born on May 31, 1932 in Bristol to the late Antonio and Palmair (Rita) Silva. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1950 - 1953.

Tony had a long career as an automotive instructor teaching mechanics and was an E2 electrician by trade. Tony loved his cars and was a Raiders fan. He volunteered at AmeriCares and was active on the Social Committee at Spring Lake Village. Tony was a friend to all. In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his sister, Louisa Carneiro of Wethersfield and her family and his special nieces and nephews, Victor Santos and his wife Pamela of Wethersfield and their family, Glen Silva and Pamela Giannini- Silva of FL and their family and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Tony was predeceased by his son Mark Anthony Silva, his brother and sister-inlaw, Frank and Mary Silva and their son Frank Silva Jr, his brother-in-law, Milton Carneiro and his daughter, Linda Carneiro. Tony’s

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Hartford HealthCare Programs Movement disorders Twice each month, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and Chase Family Movement Disorder Center offer virtual caregiver support groups. The sessions take place the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, email amanda.brill@ hhchealth.org or jennifer.mccaughey@hhchealth.org. To join the group, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/ 91992294761.

Dementia caregivers A free five-part virtual dementia caregiving series can pro-

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In conjunction with BerlinPeck Memorial Library, the Center for Healthy Aging virtual caregivers support group is taking place on the third Monday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This group is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. To register and for Zoom information, call Patty O’Brian, dementia specialist, at 860-628-3833.

vide the tips and strategies to gain greater insights into caring for a loved one with dementia. Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging dementia specialists and resource coordinators will lead the programs. The series will take place Fridays, through Oct. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 1-855-442-4373 or visit hartfordhealthcare.org/ webinars. To connect, use the link hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/98690747744.

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Senior Services for October Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, offers many educational events each year, often in conjunction with area senior centers. Observing current social guidelines and restrictions, the Center for Healthy Aging is continuing to provide pertinent health information through webinars and video conferencing. For more information, visit hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1877-424-4641. For people who have not used Zoom, the video or virtual “conference room,” use this link to learn more about the program: support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-aMeeting.

Virtual Healthy Brain Series The free, five-part virtual Healthy Brain Series offered

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Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions. The series is scheduled for Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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Tacos Mi Nacho expands into Southington

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SOUTHINGTON — A Mexican restaurant with 15 years

in Meriden is working to open its second location on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.

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Luis Lemus started Tacos Mi Nacho at 550 Broad St. While he’s tried to expand, other deals have fallen through, he said.

that’s why we’re doing it.”

Lemus hopes to open the second location at 1796 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike next month. He’s moving into a former Blimpie’s restaurant but needs to renovate the building to suit his needs.

An exact opening date is hard to predict since Lemus is still waiting on coolers, kitchen equipment and other deliveries before he can complete the restaurant. In Southington, he’ll have a larger kitchen which will allow him to add more menu items than those available in Meriden such as fish tacos, shrimp tacos and enchiladas.

“We were invited to go to Southington by the owner of the building,” he said. “I think it’s a great location,

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Much of Tacos Mi Nacho’s business is take out. While the restaurant’s seating is limited by pandemic restrictions, Lemus said he’s got a large following of loyal customers and that take-out service remains strong.

He’s hopeful that a location close to the highway and other stores in Southington will do well.

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Tacos Some of the workers from the Meriden location will transfer to Southington.

They’ll take the original recipes to keep the taste of food consistent between locations, Lemus said. He’s also looking to hire a few more people at the Southington restaurant.

Customers cheered the news that Tachos Mi Nacho would have a second location.

Amy Banasiewicz, a member of the Facebook group Meriden Talks, was impressed with the expansion during difficult times for many restaurants.

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Did you know that Democrat candidate JoAnne Stetson is an advocate for sanctuary cities? Would you want that for your town? She also says she wants to follow in her predecessors’ footsteps. Does that mean voting for bills like: (SB4) financial aid to illegal aliens, (HB7104) early criminal release, (HB6495) drivers licenses to illegal aliens. Or how about tolls?

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John F Kennedy once said, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”

Democrat candidate for HD30, Joann Angelico-Stetson, posted on Facebook about the transit-oriented development in Berlin, taking credit for the project. She stated "during my time on the Town Council, I spearheaded efforts to kick-start our local economy by focusing on transit-oriented development. And it worked!" Her only record of "effort" as a councilor, was voting on approval of items, along with all other councilors. Berlin employs an Economic Development Director, whose job is to focus efforts on economic projects in town. Many people were involved in this project, and that's where credit should be given. Not to one person, as she did in her post.

So, my vote will always be for the survival and success of liberty. Not the unruly, lawless, destructive, socialist agenda of the now-transformed Democratic Party.

Do any of these bills improve your life? Make you feel safer?

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“Contact tracing is essential, yet time consuming,” Connellan wrote.

While Connellan wouldn’t say whether a student or teacher had tested positive for the virus, he did write that the person was in contact with the high school’s cohort A. The person was last at the school on Tuesday, Sept. 15.

By breaking up students into cohorts, it’s easier to determine who might have been in close contact with someone infected. Connellan said not everyone in the cohort would necessarily have been in contact, though.

The number of people affected plays into the decision whether or not to close a school, Connellan said, as well as what officials learn through contact tracing.

“We are making all decisions in conjunction with local health officials and following the protocols provided by the state Department of Public Health,” he said.

Teachers asked to return to the high school building for remote learning. Connellan said the health department approved teachers’ return

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Terri Carmody, Board of Education chairwoman, said school administrators were taking all the necessary precautions to keep students and staff safe.

“We only do what we feel is the safest for the children,” she said Monday.

One of her grandchildren is in cohort A. Even though the child tested negative for the virus, Carmody said her grandchild still has to quarantine since she was in contact with the infected student.

Carmody said the schools are taking precautions, but that someone can still get the virus somewhere else and bring it to school.

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Education officials aren’t sure how long they’ll close Southington High School for in-person learning as they perform contact tracing for a student who tested positive for COVID-19.

Tim Connellan Monday said the school would be closed on Tuesday and maybe longer, depending on how much time it takes to determine how many people were exposed to the virus.

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School officials planned to contact people who might have been exposed to the virus by Monday. Those contacted should quarantine for two weeks from the day of contact, Sept. 15.

Connellan and Southington High School Principal Frank Pepe didn’t return a request for more information on the situation Monday.

Shane Lockwood, PlainvilleSouthington Regional Health Director, said with a large school like Southington High, it’s worth it to ensure contact tracing is done thoroughly.

“We just want to make sure we get everybody that we need,” he said. “An extra day of remote learning at this point is a very prudent call.”

Those who should quarantine should expect a call from a school nurse or health department official.

Lockwood said quarantine means staying at home, not just staying home from school.

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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

GRINDERS

8” Sm 12” Lrg 8” Sm 12” Lrg TUNA...................................6.99..........8.99 ITALIAN COMBO......7.99.......... 9.99 TURKEY.............................6.99..........8.99 Salami, ham, pepperoni ROAST BEEF....................6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI...............6.99.......... 8.99 HAM....................................6.99..........8.99 PEPPER & EGG........6.99.......... 8.99 COOKED SALAMI...........6.99..........8.99 BACON & EGG..........6.99.......... 8.99 CHICKEN CUTLET..........6.99..........8.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY.....6.99.......... 8.99 PASTRAMI........................6.99..........8.99 With peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli &teriyaki sauce GRILLED CHICKEN.......6.99..........8.99 FISH .............................6.99.......... 8.99 BLT.......................................6.99..........8.99 STEAK & CHEESE...6.99.......... 8.99 HAMBURGER..................6.99..........8.99 DOUBLE STEAK.......8.99........ 0.999 CHEESEBURGER............6.99..........8.99 PEPPERONI STEAK....7.99.......... 9.99 VEGGIE...............................6.99..........8.99 extra cheese............................1.00.......... 1.50

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

CLUB SANDWICHES

Served with Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, French fries & pickle. Choice of White, Wheat or Rye.

TURKEY......................................................9.99 TUNA...........................................................9.99 ROAST BEEF............................................9.99 MANHATTAN............................................9.99

BLT................................................................9.99 GRILLED TURKEY.................................9.99 HAMBURGER...........................................9.99 CHEESEBURGER....................................9.99 Ham & Turkey HAM.............................................................9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

DINNERS

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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

Served with french fries for 1.09 • Substitute onion rings 1.29

CHICKEN MELT Grilled chicken, sauteed onions, mushroom & green peppers...... 9.99 TUNA MELT Tuna, american cheese, tomato............................................................ 9.99 PATTY MELT Onion, american cheese, hamburger................................................... 9.99 TURKEY MELT Turkey & swiss cheese.................................................................... 9.99

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

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........................... 9.99 STEAK Green peppers, onion, mushroom & cheese................................................... 9.99 BUFFALO CHICKEN Hot sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella....................................... 9.99 BBQ CHICKEN......................................................................................................... 9.99 HAM Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings......................................... 9.99 SALAMI Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings................................... 9.99 TURKEY Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo & choice of toppings.................................. 9.99 MEXICAN Hamburger, hot peppers, green peppers, onions & lettuce....................... 9.99 NEW - ADD AVOCADO....................................................................................... $2.00

WRAPS

Served with trench fries. Substitute curly fries 1.09 - substitute onion rings 1.29 - white, wheat, spinach and herb wraps available NEW - CHICKEN RANCHERO HAM WRAP..............................................9.99 ranch dressing, cheese......................................9.99 TURKEY WRAP.......................................9.99 GYRO WRAP Onion, tomato, lettuce, tzatziki.... 9.99 ROAST BEEF WRAP.............................9.99 BLT WRAP Lettuce, tomato, mayo................9.99 CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP..................9.99 CHICKEN CUTLET WRAP Boneless breaded Romaine lettuce & caesar dressing chicken, hot sauce, bleu cheese & lettuce.................9.99 CHICKEN STIR FRY WRAP...............9.99 STEAK WRAP Mushrooms, onions, green peppers....9.99 FISHERMAN fish, lettuce & tartar sauce......9.99 TUNA WRAP Lettuce & tomatoes...............9.99 MEXICAN grilled chicken, onion, pepper, VEGGIE WRAP........................................9.99 jalapeno pepper.................................................9.99

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP.................9.99 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

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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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

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

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