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Vocal Chords celebrate 30 years By Everett Bishop Town Times
MIDDLETOWN — When a nurse in a power suit, wielding a briefcase marched into the administrative offices of Middlesex Hospital with the goal of getting support in starting a vocal group, who could have predicted the outcome?
Amanda Kenyon and Tony Marino of the Rockfall Foundation present IDS Head of School Marijke Kehrhahn (center) with a $2,000 check for IDS' Love Your Earth Summer Program. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times
IDS receives $6K grant to operate summer camp By Everett Bishop Town Times
Middlefield’s own Independent Day School is going to be bringing kids into nature this summer.
The camp will run for two weeks for 24 kids in grades two through four from Middlefield, Durham and Middletown.
“The goal of the Love Your Earth Summer Program is to Recipient of the Rockfall engage students ages 6 to 9 Foundation’s Fostering Fuin real-world, hands-on, ture Environmental Stewards place-based learning that grant, IDS will use the funds give them opportunities to to operate the Love Your enjoy the natural world and Earth Summer Program. to impact the natural world through their own agency,” According to IDS, “the fullIDS Head of School Marijke day program will include Kehrhahn said. garden work ... nature trail vegetation study and IDS was awarded $6,000 from restoration, organized hikes the Rockfall Foundation and nature study, and unfet- – $2,000 of which will be used tered play in nature.” once a year for the next three Field trips have also been in- summers to run the camp. cluded in the camp curricu- “IDS has gotten grants from lum. The program will also us in prior years ... it’s someinclude an overnight family thing that we like to fund,” campout. said Rockfall Foundation
Grants and Communications Coordinator Amanda Kenyon. “In past years they used the money to fund their nature trails, so this is a way for them to use those trails more.”
Also, Kenyon said the foundation was happy to see the inclusion of Middletown students in the program at “low or no cost” to families. The Rockfall Foundation, whose mission is to “promote and support environmental education and conservation in the Lower Connecticut River Valley,” has marked 85 years as an environmental non-profit. To celebrate, the foundation provided $50,000 in grants to environmental projects in the state this year – the largest award since the inception of the program.
Connecticut. Along with drawing from hospital staff, the group also includes family, friends and others.
Growing up, Ghent played classical piano and became aware of the healing effects of music. But when she and a few of her fellow nurses began to harmonize Christmas carols one That was 30 years ago and night in the intensive care not only did the hospital unit, back in 1990, she got support the idea, the Mid- a good look at patients’ dlesex Hospital Vocal positive response. Chords have enjoyed success that lasts to this day. “My motto is ‘music lifts the spirit and heals the “This is before (the Amer- soul,’” said Ghent, adding ican Medical Association) that the American Medicame out with a study on cal Association uses muthe medicinal use for mu- sic therapy in the ICU and sic,” said Vocal Chords’ for palliative care and othfounder Joyce Ghent. “My er needs. husband used to tell me The hospital gave Ghent ‘Joyce, you’re 20 years ahead of yourself.’ But the $2,000 to help get the Vocal Chords started. hospital thought it was great.” While some of her fellow nurses called her crazy, Today, the Vocal Chords Ghent assembled a handboast more than 100 ful of interested singers members, and perform songs spanning time, and and then began searching musical genres. Typically, for a director, realizing that role wasn’t right for the group performs two concerts a year and sings her. at other events in Central See Vocal Chords, A20
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords pose for a picture in 2018. Photo courtesy of Sandy Zajac
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Every town needs a George Bailey. (Sorry, another movie reference, but this time it can’t be helped.) Think of someone you know who always puts others first, works tirelessly to bring members of a community together, and simply never stops making the world a better place.
We are all thinking of the same person. You know we are. There is just no one else like Lorrie Martin, and my recent visits to her classroom remind me why Durham is so incredibly lucky to have her.
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For the past 10-plus years, Martin has brought students together twice a week to prepare for the Quohog Bowl and Blue Lobster Bowl, com-
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Athletes rallied, but decision to cancel tournaments stood By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
The Wednesday, March 11 protest came came almost 24 hours after the CIAC announced that the remainder of the winter championship tournaments were cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus COVID-19.
CHESHIRE — About 500 student-athletes, coaches and supporters from all over the state gathered together last week to make their voices heard at the CIAC office in Cheshire.
The high school athletes held up signs, like “Let us
The body of Rachel Bisson, address unknown, was found on March 9. Foul play is not suspected, state police said. State police “have no reason to believe there is any criminal aspect to this untimely death and it does appear to be an isolated incident,” Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema said.
“We just want to play in the tournament we worked so hard to get into,” Sheehan girls basketball senior captain Maddi Larkin said. “We don’t care how it goes, what day it’s on or if there are any spectators. I don’t think anyone here cares. We just want to play the games.”
she said. “It’s a great feeling being around everyone that feels the same way we do. No one wanted the season to end this way. We all just want to keep playing whether it’s in front of fans or not.” See Protest, A20
Larkin added that it was helpful to be around so many others who are in the same boat. “This is really good for all of us to be here and it really shows how the State of Connecticut can come together for a cause,”
Police are waiting for the results of an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
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A short time after Bisson was found, a man was located nearby. The unidentified man was taken to a hospital for evaluation and was cooperating with investigators, state police said. The case is being investigated by detectives from the Central District Major Crime Squad. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 860-399-2100. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225 Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ
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MIDDLEFIELD — State police have identified a 36year-old woman found dead at Wadsworth Falls State Park.
Word of the protest was spread on social media, calling students to meet at the CIAC’s Cheshire headquarters at 10 a.m. and the demonstration lasted about three hours. There were chants and cheering. The students made their message clear. They felt cheated by the CIAC’s decision and wanted to finish the season, even if it’s in empty gyms with no spectators.
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Letters to the Editor The snobs have taken over Editor : I see the Town of Middllefield has hired a collection agency to harass taxpayers that are late with their property and car taxes. That helps the struggling homeowner a lot, especially with a 15 percent added fee. I thought it was the tax col-
lector's job to harass late payers, since she receives a fine salary for doing so. I guess I was wrong.
Snob Hill, they simply can't afford it. I do, however, have a solution. Lets get rid of Town Hall, and the tax collector, too. It's the But I see what the real prob- school system that runs the lem is, and that's between towns. They hold the the town government and a monopoly. So why are taxfat school system and a state payers paying for Town Hall government that taxes its cit- and elected officials to sit in izens to death. Of course a offices and dream up new certain amount of people are ways to collect money? The going to have a difficult time BOE is perfectly capable of holding onto their homes. running the two towns. Not everyone is living on
Letters Policy Too much government. There's the problem. That's why people can't take the tax burden. The poorer people in town will simply have to leave. But it's not their fault, the snobs have taken over. You don't own your own home, you rent it from the town. Can't pay? They will come and take it and throw you out on the street. Mark J. Czaja, Middletown
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A bit o’ Irish wisdom: Take time to sharpen the scythe Every man is sociable until a cow invades his garden. (Everybody has their “off ” days.) Do not resent growing old.
Many are denied the privilege. (I would say this needs no explanation.) It’s a long road that has no turning. (Always doing the same thing is not beneficial.) Many a ship is lost within sight of the harbor. (Don’t let your guard down no matter how safe you think things may be.) Life is like a cup of tea; it’s all in how you make it. (Your life is a result of what you do with it.) It’s the quiet pigs that eat the meal. (This is similar to the saying that the early bird catches the worm.)
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A lamb’s bleat is often more telling than a dog’s bark. (Sometimes being subtle works better than being loud However long the day, the and forthright.) evening will come. (Bad times don’t last forever.) Even black hens lay white eggs. (Seemingly bad people You’ll never plough a field can still do good deeds.) by turning it over in your mind. (Take action.) A good word never broke a tooth. (Kindness is always Don’t fear an ill wind if your returned.) haystacks are tied down. (There is no need to worry He didn’t lick it off a stone. about things if you are prop(People’s personalities or ac- erly prepared.) tions are always influenced by someone.) You’ll arrive back with one arm as long as the other. (Whatever you intend to do is pointless and won’t change anything.)
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Obituaries Robert Joseph Belisle MIDDLEFIELD- Robert J. Belisle of Middlefield, CT, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife of 43 years, Maureen (McCarthy) on March 15, 2020, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bob was born on April 11, 1954 in Holyoke, MA, to the late Adelard and Marguerite Belisle. Bob grew up in South Hadley, and later attended Western New England College where he received his BS in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, he was employed by Schlumberger and relocated with his new wife to Fort Smith, AK. Missing New England, they later returned to Pittsfield, MA, where he was employed by the General Electric Company Ordinance Division. Bob was a wellrespected and talented engineer. Still in the grips of the Cold War, Bob decided to go back into the oilfield industry and left GE for Teleco Oilfield Services in Meriden, CT. He quickly rose through the ranks and became the youngest Director of Engineering at the time. Teleco inspired his career and was where he made many lifelong friends. Upon the sale of Teleco to Baker Hughes, he relocated to Houston, TX and after two years, founded Innova Electronics with his great friend and partner Trey Cooke. Bob was loved by everyone who knew him. People of all ages were immediately drawn to him and loved
his sense of humor, brilliant imagination, and intelligence. He had an ever present sense of fun and could make the most mundane outing turn into a fun filled adventure. Bob had unlimited generosity, often privately giving to others. Bob will always be remembered as a remarkable man. He had the ability to bring everyone together and was always the life of the party. His sarcasm and wit could make people laugh in any circumstance and his jokes could go on for days. Bob loved Martha’s Vineyard and spent many happy times at his home there with friends and family. He loved to golf and was an avid fisherman who never passed up the opportunity to catch a fish and never passed up the opportunity to rankle his Yankee friends with his love of the Red Sox, especially Vinny Parillo and BJ Kogut. Bob also had a passion for woodworking, creating many beautiful pieces. He dabbled in photography with stellar results. His “never give up”
attitude allowed him to achieve anything to which he set his brilliant mind. With this unbounded tenacity he fought Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years and lived a quality of life that few could match. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to all. He will be sorely missed. At the end of his life, Bob was fortunate to have the care of special people, especially his Babs, who truly became his daughter. Not the least of these special people are Kris Thompson and Melanie Bordelies. For their generous help, love, and unbelievable care, Maureen will be forever grateful. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Maureen, his estranged son Daniel, granddaughter Josephine Belisle, grandson Robert Brodie Belisle, like a son, BJ Kogut, his godchildren Alex Battistin and Julia Battistin, and the many grandchildren who touched his life: Riley, Luca, Joe, David, Passion, Kyla, Skyleen, and Lexus. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or a charity of choice. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.
Richard A. Olsen DURHAMRichard “Dick” Allen Olsen, 84, of Durham, husband of the late Barbara (Larson) Olsen, died at Twin Maples Nursing Home, Durham, Thursday, March 5, 2020 of a broken heart. His beloved wife, Bobbie, passed away in late January of this year. They were married 62 years. Richard was born October 8, 1935 in Sing Sing Prison Hospital in Ossining, NY to Ida (Nelson) and Irving Olsen. Richard’s father was the prison carpenter. The family later moved to Springdale, CT. While attending Stamford High he fell in love with his future wife, Barbara, and firefighting. Richard was a volunteer at the Springdale Fire Station until he left for the Army in 1955 where he served in a tank division in Germany. Upon his discharge he married Barbara and they raised their three girls in Norwalk, CT. There they were active members of the East Avenue United Methodist Church. Richard was employed for over 30 years as a generator operator for Hartford Electric Light Company, first in Stamford and later at the Middletown station. Richard also drove school buses for Norwalk Public Schools, limousines for the CT Limousine Service and Charles Chips on the weekends. In 1972 the family moved to Durham, CT. Richard was an avid camper all his life and belonged to NAFCA Rippowam Camping Club and the Minnie Winnies. Richard believed in service to God, Country and Community. He was an EMT with the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corps. He served as Communications Officer and Steward for the Durham Volunteer Fire
Company. He was a former Vice President of the CT Fire Police Association. Well into his late 70’s he volunteered at Middlesex Hospital where he worked in the Emergency Room and in the field with the paramedics logging in over 5,900 hours. Nothing made him happier than to respond to the call of an alarm! He spent his final years lovingly taking care of his wife. Richard is survived by his three daughters: Kathy Palmer and husband Darrell of Albuquerque, NM, Virginia Seely and husband Steve of Cromwell and Tracy Morse of Higganum. Five grandchildren: Antony Palmer, Angelo Palmer, Carrie Seely, Molly Seely, and Craig Morse, ten great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Olsen. “Stand down Richard. Your watch is over.” A Celebration in honor of Barbara and Richard will be held: April 25th at 11:00, United Churches of Durham, 228 Main Street, Durham, CT. Donations in Richard’s honor can be sent to Durham Volunteer Fire Company, Durham, CT.
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The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune. (Things improve with age.) There’s no use boiling your cabbage twice. (Once something is done there’s no need to revisit it; leave the past behind.) Whatever is got on the devil’s back falls under the belly. (Any good thing ill-acquired never stays good.)
Every patient is a doctor after his cure. (People who solve their own problems think they are experts in everyone else’s.) You must crack the nuts before you can eat the kernel. (Success takes hard work.) One beetle recognizes another. (Like attracts like.) Better to spend money like there’s no tomorrow than spend tonight like there’s no money. (Live in the moment.)
An old broom knows the dirty corners best. (Wisdom comes with experience.) Any man can lose his hat in a fairy wind. (Some things are out of anyone’s control.) A wild goose never reared a tame gosling. (Children learn by example.) Do not take the thatch from your own roof to buy slates for another man’s house. (You can’t help others unless you help yourself first.)
A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea. (Be thankful for what you have rather than chase after what you can never get.) Don’t make little of your dish, for it may be an ignorant man who judges it. (Don’t sell yourself short.) The cat is always dignified until the dog comes by. (Everyone has something or someone that makes them angry.) So if a cow is invading your
garden, and you have lost your hat in a fairy wind, and your wash is lonely because there is no man’s shirt in it, just remember that however long the day, the evening will come (a bit later now that we’ve changed the clocks.)
Just make sure your haystacks are tied down. And if you are coming up to a birthday, bear in mind that the older the fiddle the sweeter the tune. Because after all, an old broom knows the dirty corners best.
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to science instruction in Regional District 13, primarily through outdoor education. In a nod to her limitless perspective on learning, Martin has delved from land to sea in her current venture with students. I had the very good fortune to sit in on two of these study sessions with students. Talk about authentic learning. Martin instructs with a clear structure of short lectures, games and questions, all complemented with extraordinary passion for marine studies. Sci-
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students recently achieved four wins in the round robin portion of the competition and placed eighth out of 20 teams in the Massachusetts National Ocean Science Bowl regionals.
Here is the community piece: the learning space above the offices at United Churches was prepared by Troop 47, furnished by those who located unused furniture at Korn School, and painted by Martin herself. The practice sessions and competitions have been made possible with overwhelming parental support.
What else do students leave with beyond a solid understanding of marine life and competition etiquette? Well, two of Martin’s students have gone on to study marine sciences in college and, yes, they still drive back to attend study sessions, this time as fellow coaches.
Karen-Marie Buckey not only manages the communication among parents and accompanies students to their competitions, she also made it possible for the process to continue after 13 years when the Quahog Bowl ended. The new destination became the Blue Lobster Bowl in Massachusetts, where local
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What are Martin’s goals for future sessions? While she is thrilled with her new space, she is hoping to find the means to purchase a new color printer for preparing paper quizzes and review questions. Like any good educator, Martin is modest in her wants, but boundless in her goals for her students.
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"We did not know each other … we both had the same kind of dog, we both lived in From A1 the exact same kind of house, we both lost our husGhent said she found people bands, we both lost a child. she could trust and use as a And we made Vocal Chords,” resource for any problem Ghent said. “Is that divine that may arise with the providence or what?” group. One of those people was Middlefield resident Gi- For the first few years, Ghent and Fredericks worked with na Fredericks. the singers, taking a few ten“She called me, she came to tative steps into performing. my house and we met. I was But their efforts would find really impressed with her the spotlight. enthusiasm from the start,” Over the past three decades, said Fredericks, one of the founders of the Greater Mid- the Vocal Chords have sung at the Vatican and for senadletown Chorale.
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The Sheehan boys basketball team, led by 1,000point scorer Garrett Molampy, was a senior-laden squad with high expectations for the state tournament. “Our season got cut short and it’s kind of unfair to all of us,” Molampy said. “We are going to do everything we can to keep pushing and make something happen. It’s nice to share the same emotions
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Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM
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before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow Help Wanted
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Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
Miscellaneous For Sale LARGE WHEELCHAIR In good condition. Asking $75 obo. Call 203237-2661, PM only. NATIONAL CASH REGISTER - All metal, 1952, works great, $75. (203) 233-2042.
Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149
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LANDSCAPE - Con- BUICK REGAL LS 2001 struction, Maintenance - Good condition, load- 1,2,3 Items or an Estate & Design Firm Looking ed, approx. 92K miles, $$$ CASH $$$ $1,500. Call (860) 357to fill the following poTodd Shamock 4814, leave message. sitions: Garden MainEstate Sale Service tenance, Lawncare professionals, Mowers, Motorcyles and ATVs Costume Jewelry, Construction foremen Antiques, Dolls, Toys, and Masons Health WILL PAY CASH - For old Paintings,Meriden Items Benefits, Paid vacamotorcycles, mini bikes 203-494-1695 tion & Holidays. Please & go carts. Gary, (860) call Christensen Land558-5430. scape, 203-484-0424 1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Houses For Sale Furn., 50’s. Whole EsBERLIN - By owner, 8 Help Wanted tates. 203.238.3499 RM Ranch, 2 car GAR, fireplace, has to be LINEMAN seen to believe. Call AARON’S BUYING 860.505.8373 after 12N (FIRST CLASS) Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Rooms For Rent Hand Tools & more. Electric utility is seeking (203) 525-0608. highly skilled candidates MERIDEN - Room for rent, utils incl., shared for First Class Lineman BA. Free Wi-Fi. Call M/F. Applicants must ALWAYS BUYING (203) 217-7122. be a H.S. graduate with CASH PAID 4 years experience as a Vintage Electronics, Lawn and Garden Musical Instrusecond class lineman in ments, Amps, Ham electric line construction Equipment, HiFi, and maintenance. Also, Radios, CB, Guimust be experienced tars, Audio Equipwith energized 13,800 ment, Antiques. volt equipment and 860-707-9350 must be able to work extended periods of time off the ground and under ANTIQUES - Always conditions requiring exbuying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, treme care. Hourly rate: MATERIALS watches, musical $41.46 to $46.09, plus an DISTRIBUTION instruments, signs, excellent fringe benefits Screened Topsoil $25 arcade games, package. The closing cameras, pre 1970 per yd; Sand-$15 per date for applications sports memorabilyd; Millings-$10 per yd; ia, plus more. One is March 30, 2020 or Screened Millings $14 item or entire estate the date we receive the per yd; Clean Fill $8 contents. Call 860fiftieth (50) application per yd: $100 minimum 718-5132. whichever occurs first. delivery. No pickup truck Apply: Human Resourc- service. Minimum 16 yd MACHINIST es Department, Town of pickup at our yard. Call BUYING TOOLBOXES - Tools Jim @ 860-982-4819 for Wallingford, 45 South & tooling, contents of delivery Main Street, Wallingmachine shops, home ford, CT 06492, (203) workshops and small 294-2080, Fax: (203) lathes. Call anytime Thank You for 860-985-5760 294-2084. EOE. Shopping Local
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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: An tiques, Collectibles, DEE’S ANTIQUES Old/ Vintage Toys, MuBuying Collectibles. sical Instruments (SaxJewelry & Silver. ophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, China. Glass. Military. Trombone & SO MUCH Musical. Anything Old MORE) Advertising & Unusual. Single Items, Wristwatches item to an estate. SERV(Broken or Not), Pocket ING COMMUNITY & Watches, Tools (MaFAMILY RESPECTFULLY chinist, Woodworking, FOR OVER 50 YEARS. & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Call 203-235-8431 Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & - Emilie Buchwald 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 /SubscriberServices GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com
Yorkies, Yorkipoos, Old English Bull dogs, Malti poo puppies, Frenchies, $950+. 860.930.4001.
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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 March 16th MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 wk class-$125-$135 Beginners - 6:15pm Novices - 7:15pm Pre-Reg online or call Chesh. Park & Rec at 203.715.1489 9-4 AFTER 5pm Call INSTRUCTOR Bruce 203-715-1489
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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
Junk Removal
TEC ELECTRICAL
Gutters
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
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Home Improvements
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING 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
JM Lawn Care Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Mulch, any color. 860.796.8168
Mulch, Brush & Tree Removal, Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, Rick’s Affordable Lawn 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783. 203.530.4447
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203-238-1953 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
LulosMasonry.com and Landscaping EXPRESS MULCHING Edging, Tree Removal, Spring Clean-ups, Driveways & Repairs, HIC0608431 & Ins. 203.808.9841
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Masonry
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping A & A LAWN CARE
Spring Cleanups, Tree, Shrub, Brush & Debris Removal. 203-237-6638.
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. LulosMasonry.com Chimney Repairs. Stonewalls. Patios. Walkways. Swimming pools. Concrete. HIC0608431. Ins. 203.808.9841.
Painting Wallpapering
Spring Cleanups, Tree Removal & much more! Seasons Prop. Maint. 860.719.3953
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AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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A&R CLEANOUT SERVICE - Removing contents of homes, attics, garages, basements, businesses. Reasonable. 203-281-6387.
Electrical Services Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
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ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
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BRADLEY’S PAINTING - 203.715.0771. Competitive prices. Watch our video at bradleyshousepainting.com
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Yalesville Construction Meriden area since Specializing in all phases 1922. Toilet, faucet, of residential & sink & drain repairs. commercial roofing. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. disc. Member of BBB. 203-265-5200 203-238-2820. HIC#0631937
Roofing
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
Tree Services
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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