Town Times

Town looking to sell land near fire station

By Michael Savino Special to The Times

Town officials are preparing another publicly-owned property for sale as the Board of Selectmen continues its push to sell off land the town isn’t using. This time, selectmen are looking at possibly splitting a property connected to the fire station and selling a portion of it for residential use.

“We really haven’t stayed on top of a lot the maintenance issues and things at the building,” First Selectman George Eames said, of the property at 37 Main St. Residents will ultimately need to approve the sale, which Eames hopes will happen at a town meeting this month. Selectmen will also ask land use boards if they oppose selling the land.

The town received the property as a gift roughly 30 years ago, when officials thought it could serve as a space for municipal offices.

Many of those functions, including resident troopers and the ambulance units, have moved to the old Korn School instead. The town

converted the old school into a community center but found it still had plenty of extra space.

“We’re taking advantage of new properties, commercially graded properties that already exist as opposed to taking a residential home and converting it to a commercial property and put office space into it,” Eames said.

Selectman agreed during their Sept. 12 meeting to move forward with subdividing the property at 37 Main St. and selling a portion of it, pending approval from residents.

The lot is currently one-andthree-quarters acres. Selectmen agreed to come up with a plan to subdivide the property, with the new line drawn along a septic system on the property.

Eames said the plan would likely free up half-acre to three-quarter-acre parcel, including the septic system, that selectmen would ask residents to approve putting up for sale.

The town would keep the remaining land, combining it

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Middlefield solicits feedback from residents about priorities

By Rachel Wachman Special to The Times

What do the residents of Middlefield feel about their town?

Local leaders now have some answers to that question.

Middlefield solicited feedback from residents about their priorities relating to in-

frastructure, the environment, emergency operations, fire safety, town events, and more through a survey called “Middlefield’s Future.” Administered over

the summer, this survey a first for Middlefield received 283 responses, amounting to almost 10 percent of the town’s voting population.

The anonymous survey featured 53 questions about a variety of project ideas. The initiatives that residents pinpointed as being the highest

Rick Springfield delighted audiences at the Durham Fair on Sept. 23, despite the rainy conditions.

Photo by Jennifer Shulten of Jennifer Shulten Photography

To the Great Pumpkin, from your friend, Linus

air.

That really would be quite the trick.

Dear Great Pumpkin, Well, here we are again. That magical time of the year. I so love Halloween. Even more than Christmas.

Oh, Christmas is great. Who doesn’t love presents? But there is so much pressure, what with that “naughty or nice” list that Santa has going on. I start getting nervous around November. I feel like I am straddling both lists and I am not sure which one I will land on. I could be better about cleaning my room, and maybe be nicer to my sister.

But on the “plus” side of the ledger, I have been remembering to feed the cat. But you, Great Pumpkin, do no such tallying. There’s no stress with you, my friend. You take me “as is.” I really appreciate it. And yes, the rumors are true. You do deliver toys. I found a bag of them on my front steps last year, when I awoke on Halloween. Loved the video games.

I am so grateful for our friendship. I can call you a friend, right? As you know, I spent years waiting for you in the pumpkin patch, to no avail. I was starting to get discouraged. It didn’t help that Charlie Brown scoffed

at me and said that I was kidding myself, that you would never come. Ah, but I never gave up on you, Monsieur Pumpkin. And my faith finally paid off. Last year was the first year of what I hope to be many visits. Every Halloween will find me in that pumpkin patch, looking to the skies for your descent from the ethers.

Perhaps this year you will be parachuting in?

So how was your year? What do you do in-between Halloweens? Do you have a pumpkin patch of your own, surrounded by friends and family? I would think it would be boring just sitting there, waiting for October 31 until you can take to the skies again. I hate to keep comparing you to Santa, but I can’t seem to help it. We all know that he spends his “downtime” in the North Pole, with his elves busily making toys for the upcoming Christmas Eve.

So how do your toys come into being? Do you have an assembly line of little pumpkins that hammer them out?

I can’t wrap my head around that because none of you have hands. Maybe you are magic I have always thought so and you just materialize them out of thin

Correction

I so enjoyed your visit last year. The time just flew by, didn’t it? I didn’t want to keep you too long because I knew you had a busy night ahead of you, but I was grateful for every minute we had together. My mom, bless her heart, packed some snacks for us-no pumpkin pie, of course (that would have been in poor taste)-and sent me off with an extra chair and some sweaters to keep us warm. It does get cold out there. I was glad to see that you did not roll off the chair.

The sweater was a little challenging. You don’t have any shoulders to wrap it around. Maybe pumpkins don’t feel the cold like we mortals do. Anyhooooo, it was so nice chatting with you. You took such an interest in my school (yuck!) and my friends and all kinds of things. You told me to go easy on Charlie Brown. We can’t all be believers. I’m one of the lucky few. It was a late night for me and I was tired getting up for school the next morning, but it was worth it. The teacher didn’t know I was asleep until I started snoring.

So my friend, I am counting the days. Mr. Brown doesn’t know what he’s missing. I’ll see if we can get a couple of Barcaloungers this time.

Your Loyal Friend and Fan, Linus

In the September 29 edition of the Town Times, in an article entitled “Reg. 13 set to adjust grade levels,” Samatha Eidinger was wrongly identified as Samantha Eddinger.

Blood Drive

The Red Cross provides community blood drives and donation centers across Connecticut.

Those who may have previously given at a local business blood drive are encouraged to book a time to give at one of these locations by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

Middlefield: Oct 19, 1 - 6 p.m., Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St.

What to expect

Come “Spike Out Breast Cancer” with the CRHS Girl’s Volleyball Team on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Annual Dig Pink Volleyball Game. Join the girls in your “Pink Out” gear as they take on the North Branford TBirds in an exciting match.

JV game is 4:30 p.m. and Varsity plays at 6 p.m. Satisfy your sweet tooth with some pink themed delicious treats too! We hope you can attend this meaningful event with all proceeds going towards Breast Cancer research.

Giving Garden

The Durham-Middlefield Giving Garden is located behind the Middlefield Community Center and the Middlefield Firehouse.

Everyone is welcome to come to the twice-weekly workdays at the garden Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. All ages

welcome, for any amount of time.

Turkey shoot

The New Haven Raccoon Club is hosting its turkey shoot and youth 22 shoot on Sunday, Oct. 29 starting at 9:00. Come try your luck to win a frozen turkey!! Fun for the family!! All are welcome. Refreshments available.

Haunting at The Ridge

Powder Ridge Mountain Park, Middlefield and Graveyard Productions has added even more thrills and chills to Haunting at The Ridge for the 2023 season.

Starting with a chair lift ride into the dark through then valley of the giants, guests will then descend on foot through the trails encountering all that haunts the mountain at night. Are you brave enough? There’s no turning back; there’s no escape!

The 2023 season is scheduled to begin Sept. 29, and

run weekends through the end of October. Tickets are now on sale at PowderRidgePark.com

For more information, visit PowderRidgePark.com

Notre Dame Church monthly tag Sales

Notre Dame Church

Monthlytag Sales, Inside And Outside, Saturday, Oct. 7 at 272 Main St., Durham from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rain or Shine! Outside you will find records, tapes, CDs, books, pictures and frames, baskets, electronics, sporting equipment, and a full range of miscellaneous tag sale items.

Inside our Church Hall we have a huge assortment of clothing, toys, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, kitchen supplies, craft supplies, and more.

The kitchen will be offering breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages, and snacks. We will be returning in the Spring of 2024.

Letter to the Editor

For Chris Balay and Tom Hennick

Editor:

It has been a very long time since the Durham Democratic Town Committee has had candidates for both First Selectman and Selectman.

Chris Balay and Tom Hennick are the best candidates in the race! Chris has been involved in boards and commissions for several years as well as being a Durham Fair volunteer s treasurer of the Durham Fair Foundation and assistant treasurer of the Durham Fair Association.

Chris’ roles in local government and community organizations have prepared him to nurture a collaborative relationship between the First Selectman’s office, all boards and commissions and the

residents of Durham. Tom Hennick has experienced being in the Selectman seat by fulfilling the er of Dr. Steve Levy’s term from 20172019. Tom’s service to Durham also encompassed 10 years on the RSD 13 Board of Education; 5 years as chairman, as well as currently serving on the Compensation Review and Personnel Policy Board. Tom was a newspaper reporter for many years and recently retired as the Public Education Officer for Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Commission.

His career was literally teaching about transparency, so there is no doubt that he will always remain transparent in his role as Selectman. Vote Balay and Hennick!

Janet Morganti

Election Letters to the Editor

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Local Scouts Travel to West Virginia for ‘Jambo’

Five Scouts from Middlefield and Durham traveled 14 hours by bus in mid-July for 10 days of adventure, skill building, friendship and fun all offered at the 2023 National Jamboree for Scouting.

Held every four years, this year ’ s “Jambo” in the hills of West Virginia drew some

15,000 Scouts from across the United States and beyond who convened for one of the pinnacles of Scouting.

This year’s jamboree was the first to include female Scouts.

Four Scouts from Troop 33 in Middlefield (siblings Alexandra and Seth McInvale, Jack Fenwick, and

Ethan Greenwood) and one Scout from Troop 27 in Durham (Matthew Williams) boarded buses on July 18 with scores of other Connecticut Scouts and drove through the night to arrive at the sprawling Summit Betchel National Scout Reserve in Glen Jean.

The five Middlefield and Durham Scouts and thousands of their peers quickly

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with the current fire department property.

Eames said he’s received a few calls from people interested in buying the parcel, more for the land than the old home that sits on the property. The land would stay zoned for residential use.

He noted the property vio-

erected their tents, set up cots, unrolled sleeping bags and cooked their first of many Jamboree meals as they acclimated to the mountainous surroundings and steamy weather.

“Attending the National Jamboree is an incredible opportunity for Scouts that provides amazing growth experiences and many return home with greater self-confi-

lates the conditions of a recently approved blight ordinance.

“It’s terrible to be the owner of noncompliant property in town,” Eames said. “That’s always been our goal: if we’re not going to use it, at some point in time you have to draw a line in the sand sand say ‘we should, in fact, put it back on the market.’”

Selectmen also approved an agreement during the Sept. 12 meeting to sell 205 Main

dence, problem-solving abilities and new perspectives,” said James Cournoyer, scoutmaster of Troop 33 boys, who attended the 1973 National Jamboree in Pennsylvania. “All of us (Troop 33 boys and girls and Troop 27) are so proud of our Scouts for taking part in this adventure.”

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St. to Durham Manufacturing, completing the sale.

Durham Manufacturing agreed to pay $290,000 for the old site of the volunteer ambulance corps, which abuts the company’s property.

The sale included $240,000 for the property, which was the appraised value, and a $50,000 donation to help Middlesex Health set up an ambulance unit at the Community Center.

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Scouts completed a service project (preparing supplies for flood victims) and received leadership training. Down time was spent hiking, paddleboarding, and testing their skills on both water and land obstacle courses, among a host of other activities.

They also worked on and

earned an array of merit badges in areas as diverse as camping, family life, sustainability, mining, and rock climbing.

The 2023 Jamboree was rounded out with a series of talks by 18 accomplished national figures who reinforced themes of leadership, integrity, honesty, and kindness. Among the speakers at this year’s Jambo were Eric Traupe, former assistant director of

participated

Durham Senior Events

•Soup & Salad on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 from 12 to 2 p.m., at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane. Come have lunch and learn about blue zones, areas of the world where folks live the longest lives while keeping healthy. Call (860) 343-6724 to sign up.

•Coffee & Meet the Candidates: Saturday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m., at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane. Call (860) 3436724 to sign up.

144 Pickett Lane. Suggested $3 donation.

the CIA, Elaine Ho, NASA’s chief diversity officer, and Gen. Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan.

On July 28, the Connecticut Scouts boarded buses for their arduous journey home, but it was a trip made far easier and more enjoyable for all with the bonds of new friendships firmly in place and endless tales to tell and retell.

•Senior Lunches: The Durham Senior Lunches have a new lunch provider! Starting in October, the Estuary will be cooking and bringing us the food. Join us for coffee or tea, try the new food, and spend time with friends. Please sign up by Wednesday each week for the following Monday or Wednesday by calling (860) 349-3153. Lunches are Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durham Community Center,

•Vaccine Clinics: Fall Vaccine Clinics at the Durham Community Center, 144 Pickett Lane: Oct. 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. (COVID-19 and RSV available); Oct. 17, from 12 to 6 p.m. (flu only); Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (flu only). Walk-in style, no appointment needed. Residency not required. Please bring picture ID and insurance card. For questions, contact the CT River Area Health District: (860) 661-3300.

Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.

Scouts from Troop 33 in Middlefield and Troop 27 in Durham

in the 2023 National Jamboree in West Virginia in July. The local Scouts are Alexandra McInvale (33), Seth McInvale (33), Matthew Williams (27), Ethan Greenwood (33) and JackFenwick(33).

Photo by John Coleman

priorities for the town include improving the water quality of Beseck Lake, developing a blight ordinance, protecting and maintaining open spaces, purchasing the town green, and enhancing the current fire house.

Residents had the opportunity to rate each item on a scale of strongly agree to strongly disagree.

“We got amazing responses, and it shows the concern our populus has for the community,” Selectman James Irish said. “Not only did we get around that 10% community response, but we also got around 120 sets of comments at the end of the survey. We wanted to make sure to show the community we were listening to them rather than polling them for their preferences.”

The Town compiled the results into categories such as highest rated and poorest rated projects in order to have focus moving forward. The general areas which scored best are town building care and refurbishment, open space preservation/development, and economic development.

Prior to making the survey available, the Board of Selectmen organized a meeting of all the Town’s boards and commissions. The meeting, held on June 20, provided space for many town residents and volunteer leaders to discuss the potential projects and narrow the focus of the survey. The survey itself ran from June 26 to Aug. 1.

“I’m pretty sure this is the first time this has ever happened in Middlefield’s histo-

ry, ” First Selectman Robert Yamartino said. “All the boards and commissions were represented. We went through all the projects, did some brainstorming about other potential projects and things we hadn’t initially considered, and worked with a consultant through the Economic Development Commission to come up with the survey.”

The Commission hired Goman & York Property Advisors to consult on the project. The company devised the survey and helped the Town consider possible avenues for looking at its future.

“We know we don’t have the resources or the people power to address all these things,” said Chair of the Economic Development Commission Jennifer Huddleston. “We have to figure out what most residents feel passionate about and how we can engage residents to learn more about these projects so we can make the most of this.”

The Town may decide to ap-

ply for grant funding for some projects, whereas other projects may require fewer resources and can be accomplished through the efforts of individual volunteers or by some of the boards and commissions.

“We thought it was best to engage the community in these projects to determine what they thought the most important ones were and to make sure where the leadership of our town fell on these projects,” Yamartino said.

Learning more about resident’s desires relating to Middlefield’s future will allow the town to make informed decisions on which projects to devote time and resources to.

“My view is that it’s okay for us to not do something, but if we choose to not do something it has to be an active choice rather than us simply not giving it our time,” Yamartino added. “We have to actively decide what we do and do not want to actively pursue. ”

For now, next steps include reviewing the survey results, which was scheduled to occur on Sept. 28, to prioritize key initiatives and assign people or groups to take on certain projects.

“Going forward, I’m hoping we can have a clear idea of what our priorities are,” Huddleston said. “I personally think the environment is a huge priority. I like renewable energy and sustainable living in its relation to a sense of community and would love to see more of that in Middlefield.”

In the comment section, many respondents expressed a desire to preserve the rural charm of Middlefield while advancing the town’s economic interests.

“I hope we can all work together and target a shared vision we can all agree on and have enough peace and mutual respect to work towards this shared vision together,” Huddleston said.

For more information regarding the survey, please visit https://www.middlefieldct.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=65.

Plan an October weekend getaway

Fans of fall know that few things can beat the crisp, sunny afternoons of October. The early days of the month bring with them comfortable temperatures and beautiful vistas. Summer’s heat and humidity often are things of the past, and time spent outdoors, whether raking leaves or tailgating at a football game, can be quite pleasant.

Early October is home to two holidays: Columbus Day

and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which fall this year on Oct. 9. That means following the first full week of the month people in the United States have a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend to soak up all fall has to offer. Here are a few ideas.

Camping and hiking

Take in the awe of fall foliage up close and personal by visiting a rural area or park a short drive away from home.

New York City residents, for example, can head to the Catskills, while Chicagoans can head to White Pines State Park. Different regions of the country will show off their fall colors at different times, and while foliage may be past peak, these two- to three-hour drives be highly enjoyable.

Fall festivals

Check out the chamber of commerce or visitors’ bureau websites of various cities and towns to see what is being offered relatively close by. Many will put on community fairs, festivals and the like. Columbus Day also presents a chance to celebrate Italian culture in many places, so Italian food and cultural festivals may be on the docket for those looking for such an excursion.

Skiing towns

When the last of the summer tourists depart from ski resort towns and the lull sets in before the winter ski season heats up, visitors to Colorado cities like Aspen or Telluride or the Vermont city of Stowe can find great deals on hotel stays and dine out at relatively empty restaurants.

Warm weather culture

People who are not ready to part with warm weather can head to Miami. Miami often puts on a huge festival on Columbus Day and people from all over the world come to enjoy it. There’s fun for all ages and guests are welcome to arrive in costume.

Indigenous cultures

Individuals looking to learn more about Native Americans may want to travel to the states with the highest populations of Indigenous peoples. These include Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Montana, and North Dakota. It’s likely celebrations will be held in these areas highlighting their distinct culture and heritage. Courtesy of

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Decorating homes for Halloween

Drive through a suburban neighborhood in October and it’s likely you will find yards filled with inflatable witches, animatronic grim reapers and makeshift graveyards bearing witty sayings on tombstone and bony hands reaching out from the soil.

Decorating for Halloween has become big business, with consumers spending a collective $10.6 billion in this category in the United States in 2022, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics and the National Retail Federation.

In fact, decorations, particularly outdoor decorations, were the second most popular way to celebrate Halloween (candy still reigns supreme).

According to research by LombardoHome.com, which looked at Google searches across the country, Las Vegas, Denver, Baltimore, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle were the top five states that searched the most for Halloween decorations on average per capita.

Carved pumpkins, skeletons and witch cauldrons topped the list of preferred Halloween decorations in America.

Halloween is an opportunity to pull out all the stops for this fun fall celebration. The following tips can help to turn any home into a Halloween haunt to remember.

Decide on a theme. Most people fall into one of two camps when decorating for Halloween. There are those who want their homes to be frightening and full of horrific details, and others who prefer more of a fall harvest look. Identify your preferences and then gather decorative items accordingly.

Shop early/late. Ideally, the best time to buy Halloween decorations is the day after the holiday when prices get slashed (pun intended). This is the time to stock up on items for next

year. You can save anywhere from 50 to 70 percent when buying late in the season.

For those who need new items for this year’s Halloween, close-out retailers like HomeGoods and TJ Maxx start putting out Halloween products in the middle of summer.

Stock up as soon as you see items, as they’re not likely to remain on shelves for long. By the time October rolls

around, decorations may be gone.

Subtle touches can work. Though some people just love covering every square foot of a property with all things Halloween, it’s also possible to make a big impact with minimal effort. Lighting, or lack thereof, can create a spooky atmosphere. Swap existing porch lights with yellow or even black lights so everything glows.

Candles flickering can add mystery. Place some batterypowered or electric candles in windows for an eerie feel. Swap out your typical curtains with purple or black ones to drape the house in even more spooky appeal.

¸ Wait on the carved pumpkins. Halloween seldom is complete without jack-o’lanterns. But pumpkins often begin to degrade shortly after they’re first carved. Use

artificial pumpkins if you plan to decorate early; otherwise, wait until a day or two before Halloween to add freshly carved pumpkins to the Halloween scape. Children can come up with the design, but ensure only adults cut into the pumpkins.

Homeowners can quickly and easily transform their homes into spooky haunts this Halloween.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD NOVEMBER 1 FILING DEADLINE

Notice is hereby given to all owners of taxable personal property in the Town of Middlefield that they must file their personal property declaration in the Assessor’s Office on or before November 1, 2023, in accordance with CGS Section 12-41. Also due on or before November 1, 2023 are applications for the exemption of Newly Acquired Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment and of certain Commercial Trucks in excess of 26,000-lbs gross weight used exclusively for the transportation of freight for hire and trucks over 55,000-lbs.

The personal property declaration shall include, but is not limited to, all furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery and equipment of commercial and industrial businesses, as well as unregistered motor vehicles, horses and farm machinery owned by them on the 1st day of October. Failure to declare will result in a 25% penalty.

Declarations, exemption applications and assistance in filing these forms is available at the Middlefield Assessor’s Office.

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CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping Water Damage Repairs. Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136. CT. Reg. # 0647093

HOUSECLEANINGHousekeeper. Offices. Have many years of exper. Refs. 203 4999992, (203) 630-7921.

HOUSECLEANING Sm House $75; Med. House $95;

DECKS & PORCHES

Give some new life to your old decks and porches. We can repair or replace stairs, deck boards, railings. We also construct new decks. HIC#647093 Insured. Call Bill for a free estimate, (203) 901-2136.

TEC ELECTRICAL

Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122

GUTTERS

DON’T WORK

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

FALL IS HERE!

Perfect time to overseed and plantings. Complete lawn maint. & tree work.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE

Ext. & Int. Painting. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. Wallpaper Remv’l. Decks. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr. disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

Insurance claim.storm damage.roofing.siding. gutter.chimney flashing. Office:203.754.3071 Cell:203.510.3830

Stormshieldct@gmail. com HIC.0664452

JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Fall Cleanup, tree service, snow plowing. 860.796.8168

JT’S LANDSCAPING

LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning hedges & shrubs, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE MOBILE WASH Chemicals safe for house & plants. House wash, roof cleaning, decks. 25 yrs. exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Ins. 860.538.5520

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates

#569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

POWERWASHING

Gutters Cleaned Painting Int. & Ext. Free Ests. Ins. Refs.

SPRING CLEANUPS

JUNK REMOVAL

Tree Removal, Fence Work & more! No job too small or large.

860.719.3953

833-668-3978.