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Support for Kendall as she battles cancer
Ways to get your apple fritter fix this fall
By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
The cancellation of the annual Apple Harvest Festival this year due to COVID-19 brought along the cancellation of the beloved Zion Lutheran Church apple fritter booth as well.
Kendall Lord played on the swings and danced to live music at YMCA Camp Sloper Sunday, while hundreds of friends, family and members of the local community raised money for the local 5-year-old’s cancer treatment. Those in attendance at Sunday’s fundraiser have formed an extended family that’s provided the support needed to help get Kendall and her family through the treatment thus far, said Danielle Lord, the child’s mother. “Definitely people helping fight for a
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Bryan and Danielle Lord pose with their daughter, Kendall. The family held a fundraiser at Camp Sloper Sunday to raise money for Kendall’s cancer treatment. Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
little girl,” Lord said, looking over the pavilion crowded with people wearing shirts emblazoned with her daughter’s name. The family expected around 500 people would attend the event, spread across four hours to encourage social distancing.
Local businesses and individuals donated enough raffle prizes to cover a half dozen picnic tables, the band Shed Rats provided live music and Tops Supermarket donated lunch.
For 50 years, people lined up sometimes for more than an hour for the church’s famous apple fritters. This year, get your fritter fix at the following restaurants, or make them at home. See Fritters, A4
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Trash hauler close to approval for expansion A local trash company is close to state approval for a transfer station on Triano Drive that will sort recyclables, take residential debris and speed the removal of trash.
HQ Dumpsters and Recycling is completing a 28,000-square-foot building at its Triano Drive property that will house sorting and trash transfer operations.
Perry, a company owner, said the expansion and anticipated state approval will allow HQ to expand all those operations.
“This will allow more volume as well The company, based in Plantsville, of- as more items,” he said. fers commercial and residential trash removal and dumpster rentals. Jack
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More recycling, potential for town contracts The new building has sorting machinery and lines that allow the company to recycle more of the waste it takes in, Perry said. For homeowners who have been
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Town to replace leaky police station roof By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Town leaders approved the replacement of the police department roof, plagued with leaks soon after its installation 18 years ago. The Town Council voted eight to one, Sept. 21, in favor of giving the work to BMP Construction of Brookfield. Roof replacement at the 69 Lazy Lane station will cost $418,000.
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Repair or retrofit wasn’t a viable option, according to The Garland Company.
According to the Public Works Department, work should begin later this month and finish in midNovember.
A town building maintenance committee addressed leaks at the building along with other issues in 2011. The new roof will consist of 25-year architectural shingles. Duct work on the flat portion of the police department roof will be reconfigured so it won’t be sitting on the roof, a source of some of
types of work with established prices and BMP won the bid in 2018. The company submitted a price of just over $380,000 with a contingency of $37,000.
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The Garland Company, a roofing company, found 12 to 15 active leaks in the police station’s shingle roof during a January 2019 inspection. The company found improper ridge and valley work, ice damming, nails backing out and possible improper roof ventilation. Nearly flat areas of the roof were shingled, an improper material according to
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Parties, weddings and “anything goes” weekends could end at a DeFashion Street home if a judge agrees to town officials’ request for an injunction.
The request for an injunction follows nearly 20 police calls for noisy parties, loud music or vandalism at the 10,000-square-foot mansion.
Paul Bedard, Southington assistant town attorney, wants the court to prohibit any paid parties, large events and house rental to more than two people. He
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Is 375 DeFashion St. a boarding house? Town zoning regulations consider a dwelling a boarding house if the owner occupies a part of it and offers room or board to more than two people. Boarding houses are allowed with a permit in some residential zones, but 375 DeFashion St. isn’t in one of them.
Bedard also included advertisements for “anything goes weekend” parties at the house in his request for an injunction. Men had to pay $100, couples $75 and single women were free. Rooms started at $150 per night. Be-
One such party in June had such loud music that the police were called and found the driveway lined with 30 cars. Adam Levine, the organizer of the weekends, told
police he’d turn down the music, according to a police report. On Thursday, Adam Levine said he’s had events with about five friends from the New York City area. Each of his family members have cars which fill the driveway, he said. Adam Levine and his house See House, A9
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Even if allowed by a town permit, a tourist home or a boarding house can’t have more than six people according to town regulations attached to the court filing. The town’s complaint references police reports on noise complaints from parties with as many as 200 people this past summer.
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In February 2019, Kendall was diagnosed with Wilms' Tumor, a rare form of kidney cancer, and underwent intensive chemotherapy treatment. She was in remission by November, but the cancer relapsed a few months later and she’s been undergoing treatment for much of this year.
Kim Lord pushes granddaughter Kendall Lord, 5, on a swing at YMCA Camp Sloper. The family held a fundraiser at the camp on Sunday to raise money for Kendall’s cancer treatment. Photos by Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal
2019 at the Southington Fire "Normally this cancer is suDepartment’s Co. 2 fireper treatable ... but because house on West Main Street she relapsed so quickly (the and also raised money prognosis) went from 90 per- through shirt drives and cent cure rate to the 10 perbracelets sold at local busicent cure rate. I think they nesses. knocked it down to a Some of the shirts they crefive percent chance of curated said “Love needs no ing," Lord said. words” to reflect that even The family held another though Kendall Lord is autisfundraiser on March 10,
tic and non-verbal, she’s still able to show her love through the way she squeezes those around her with hugs or shares kisses and smiles. "For somebody like you or I, we say 'I love you' and that's how we express our emotions and she can't do that," Lord said.
Kendall’s father, Bryan Lord, said the money helps with the cost of surgeries, daily visits to the hospital and medications that run upwards of $500 a week. Danielle Lord also hasn’t been able to work for a year and a half due to the need to provide care for her daughter.
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th Egan said in a statement. Police saw Delmonico acting aggressive, screaming and trying to continDelmonico ue the fight, Egan said. Delmonico and another person were the initial aggressors, according to police.
SOUTHINGTON — A Cheshire man faces charges after police said he was involved in the assault of another man during a live stream concert at the drivein last month. Additional warrants are pending, police said.
Police said Delmonico and the man got into an argument, which escalated into a fight. In total five men were assaulting one man at the same time, including putting him in a choke hold, Egan said. The man was able to describe Delmonico’s physical appearance and his clothing, police said. The man told police he was held by two men while Delmonico struck him on the head with a speaker. The man lost consciousness on the ground and said he was in and out of consciousness while the assault continued.
Barrett Delmonico, 30, of 2049 Plank Road in Cheshire, was charged with second-degree assault and breach of peace.
Delmonico denied being involved in the incident, Egan said.
On Aug. 30 around 12:45 a.m., police responded to the Southington Drive-In for a report of a fight, Lt. Kei-
The incident occurred during a Metallica concert being The man told police at one live streamed on the drive-in point he looked up and saw screen.
sistent loss of feeling to the left side of his face.
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Egan noted the case is active and there are pending warrants for additional suspects.
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JoAnn’s encouraged getting involved in our community, preparing for COVID-19, Editor : rebuilding our economy, access to quality As an experienced health care professional healthcare, quality education. The letters supporting her point toward a caring perI endorse JoAnn Angelico-Stetson for the son with experience and the ability to do state legislature. National politics put eqthe job. uitable healthcare at greater risk for many citizens. Consequently, I’m concerned Then I looked through the other. Anarchy about the impact of this devastating panand rioting? Defunding the police? That’s demic on jobs, which affects the health in- not Berlin. I’m sure it isn’t Southington eisurance status of families and individuals. ther. I looked around my town and decidJoAnn has experience from her two terms ed JoAnn has my vote. The future is not to as a Town Council member, Economic De- be feared. Vote JoAnn Angelico-Stetson. velopment Commission member and Board of Education member working collaboratively.
COVID-19 has magnified the disparity of access to healthcare in America. I am voting for JoAnn Angelico-Stetson to fight for Connecticut families.
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From A10 Sept. 12 Michael Gonzalez, 23, 36 third St., Waterbury, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, 2:15 a.m. Raymond Chase, 38, 213 Blue Hills Drive, risk of injury, seconddegree breach of peace, third-degree criminal mischief, 10:15 p.m. Sept. 13 Emily Hitt, 25, 84 Pershing Drive, Plainville, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 1:13 p.m. Sept. 15 Adam Erdely, 38, 31 Wolcott St., Waterbury, third-degree crim-
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As you enter this important election season, it’s important that we reflect back on Connecticut’s state government prior to COVID-19 and She recently stated she faremember the dire financial vors tax relief when she has straits that multiple years of historically voted for higher Democrat-controlled govtaxes. ernment has left us in. BilIs this someone you want to lions of dollars in debt just represent Berlin and South- from unfunded pension liabilities coupled with Conington as your state reprenecticut ranking near the sentative? Republican Donna Veach doesn’t use decep- bottom of the country regarding economic growth tion and has my vote. makes it especially difficult Andra Lou Millerd for the state to retain and atBerlin tract new businesses. Stop the madness.
JoAnn is now against tolls, when she voted against the town’s “No Tolls” resolution.
revitalize the local economy. She will stop the implementation of tolls and support our police officers. She will never take orders from anybody – especially party bosses and the governor. JoAnn, George Millerd more than anyone else I Berlin know, will always do what she believes is right. Nov. 3, I will vote for JoAnn for state Will do representative of the 30th what’s right District because she is fiercely independent and Editor : dedicated to finding common-sense solutions. JoAnn Angelico-Stetson’s policy proposals prove that Julie Erickson she is a different kind of Kensington Democrat. She’s focused on reducing property taxes for working families. She will Exceptional person work to create new jobs and Editor : Help create a conservative voice in Connecticut’s legislature. Vote for Senator Robert Sampson and Donna Veach (30th DistrictHouse).
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pursue their education and interests, and he would often volunteer to coach their sports teams growing up. As his children reached adulthood, he loved spending time with them, his wife and his grandchildren, especially at Poppy’s Landing, their lake house in Onalaska, TX. Ron is beloved for his kindness, generosity, and genuineness. He would go out of his way to help even a stranger without hesitation, even in death. Ron’s final act on Earth was to donate various tissues from his body to help people suffering from cancer, traumatic injuries, blindness, burns, and other ailments. In total, his selfless gifts will improve the lives of nearly 50 complete strangers and their families. Besides his wife, Ron is survived by his daughter Amy Bojarczuk and her husband Raphael of Tomball, TX; his son Christopher James Casner of Baltimore, MD; and his son Dr. Michael Casner and his fiancé Patrick Tobin of Kansas City, MO; his grandchildren Shawn, Jessica, Sofia and Anastasia; his sister Pamela Casner of Narragansett, R.I.; his sister Luanne Borawski
and her husband Paul of Westbrook, CT; his sisterin-law Teresa Brown and her husband Robert of Coventry, CT; his brotherin-law Michael Wrona and his wife Barbara of Narragansett, R.I.; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their children, all of whom he loved dearly. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services were held privately on Monday, September 28. Knowing so many people loved Ron, those wishing to pay their respects joined his family by holding a moment of prayer or silence at 11 a.m., EST, the day of his funeral. Services were recorded and are available from the Plantsville Funeral Home website (https://client.tribucast. c o m / t c i d / 3 8 2 3 16 0 3 ) . Additionally, his family extends an invitation for you to join them for a Celebration of Life ceremony at a later time when it is safe for all of his loved ones to gather. Ron’s remains will be laid to rest in South End Cemetery, where he will join in eternal sleep his parents and numerous other relatives who have preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers and other gifts, Ron’s family asks that donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut so he may make a difference in the lives of ill children and their families as he had hoped to do during retirement. Donations in his honor can be made at https://rmhc-ctma. org/donate/. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the private arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com
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Art exhibit 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. 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.
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Decision time on former Lincoln campus Dennis Terwilliger, an owner of the college property, said efforts to find a buyer or develop the site commercially have failed. He believes that allowing local developer Mark Lovley to build homes is the best plan for the property.
The plan right now is to build 83 homes on the site, as proposed during a recent hearing. This would allow for 83 age-restricted ranch homes on the 32-acre site — almost three times the 28 units allowed by the current zoning. It should be noted, though, that the proposed cluster housing would allow for greater open space than the numbers might suggest. Some neighbors are op-
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though, as “empty-nesters,” they would like to downsize. Looming in the background as the town mulls these options is a third possibility, which could be seen as a threat to Southington’s small-town atmosphere that’s likely to make the cluster plan more attractive: Terwilliger said he was also approached by a company that wants to build 160 See Editorial, A25
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
Pet Services ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting Sept. 28th MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 6 wk class-$90 $100 Non-Residents 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 203-715-1489
Tag Sales SOUTHINGTON 11 Ladyslipper Lane, Sat., 10/3 & Sun., 10/4, 10-4. HH items, books, Christmas decor & yard maintenance tools.
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TAG SALE - 4 Williamsburg Dr., Southington, CT, Sat & Sun, 10/310/4, 9am-4pm.
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Todd Shamock Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Paintings,Meriden Items 203-494-1695
AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
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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, ViANTIQUES - Always olins, Flutes, Clarinets, buying old; Toys, Trombone & SO MUCH military, jewelry, art, MORE) Advertising watches, musical Items, Wristwatches instruments, signs, (Broken or Not), Pocket arcade games, Watches, Tools (Macameras, pre 1970 chinist, Woodworking, sports memorabil& MORE) Doorstops, ia, plus more. One Clocks, Oil Paintings, item or entire estate Old Signs, Old Phocontents. Call 860tographs, Old Post718-5132. cards, 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 BUYING MACHINIST HillAuctions.com TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE? workshops and small Best Selection of Used Vehicles! lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760 Classified Section
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Friday, October 2, 2020
Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Electrical Services
Handyperson
Junk Removal
Landscaping
HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.
Home Improvements AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
HEDGE TRIMMING Mowing, top soil, grass seed, gutter cleaning, brush removal, comm./ res. HIC0622783.
GENERATORS Winter is Coming!! Gearing up for Installs Some Sizes avail. for immed. install. Briggs & Stratton, Kohler or Cummins Used or Reconditioned Generators Available. Call for Pricing & Availability M-F 860-349-5449
TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn install., 25 yrs. exp., Mbr BBB 203.634.0211;605.0616
COMM. & RES. - Lawn mowing, hedge trimHouse Cleaning ming, mulching, retaining walls, patios, walkHOME CLEANING ways, much more. Free SERVICE - Call (203) Est. 203.687.0936 518-1384
Junk Removal
Landscaping JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - FALL CLEANUPS, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, gutter cleaning & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, 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
Power Washing
Roofing
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Painting Int. & Ext. Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.
A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
Masonry
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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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.
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If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
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ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
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CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
FALL IS HERE! Perfect time to overseed, and plantings. Complete lawn maint. & tree work.
RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.
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Plumbing
203-238-1953 GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, JM Lawn Care sink & drain repairs. Fall clean-up, Tree Water heater replaceService, Snow removal, ments. 15% Sr citizen Comm. & Residential. disc. Member of BBB. 860.796.8168 203-238-2820.
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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Friday, October 2, 2020
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