In Brief

ner. Refreshments will be available.

Setback tourney

The New Haven Raccoon Club of Durham will host a setback tournament Saturday, March 25, 5:30 to 10 p.m., at 853 New Haven Road. The tournament is a fundraiser for the CRHS Scholarship Committee. Players of all abilities are welcome. Register online: bit.ly/3IZx1ZO.

Volunteer

The Middlefield Fire Department seeks volunteers age 18-plus. No experience is required; the department provides the necessary training.

To learn more, visit middle- fieldfirect.org, email info@ middlefieldfirect.org or stop by the firehouse Mondays before 7 p.m.

The department also has an Explorer program for youth age 14 to 18.

Wellness expo

Exhibitors and speakers are sought for the 10th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, which will be held April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton.

Also, vendors are sought for expos which will take place May 21 and Sept. 17 at the VFW in Plainville. Contact Shirley Bloethe at 860-9890033 or yourholisticevents@ gmail.com, or visit yourholisticevents.com.

Teach finance

Editor:

Last week, Town Times published the article “Conn. Republicans tout financial literacy bill” about the state requiring students to complete a half year of personal finance before graduating high school. This bill is long overdue. Connecticut is one of the few states in the nation that does not require personal finance before graduation. Despite this, 97.7 percent of high schools in the state at least offer a personal finance course as an elective, according to Next Gen Personal Finance’s 2022 Annual Report.

What the community might be surprised to learn, how-

Mr. Coginchaug

From A1 offset some of the costs of the group’s upcoming trip to the International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL.

“The show was a huge success, ” advisor Ryan Donecker said. “A lot of work goes on for months behind the scenes, from a hospitality, management and marketing perspective. The members of DECA work tirelessly to ensure a smooth performance, and this year was, without a doubt, as successful as they come. ” ever, is that Coginchaug does not. It used to be an elective in the business department but was taken away two years ago and incorporated into the Career Exploration/Capstone course.

Mr. Coginchaug 2023 started with a combined dance number choreographed by Coginchaug student Alex Woznyk.

From there, emcees Nora Healy and Clayton Wiseman kept the audience entertained throughout the evening.

Modern Formals in Middletown donated the tux rentals for the contestants, and Uncle Bob’s Garden Center in Middlefield donated the flowers and roses.

This was fantastic because it ensured that every senior at CRHS would have personal finance before graduating.

However, due to the budget being voted down last year by our community, this class was cut from a full-year to a half-year course and personal finance was taken out of the curriculum. And it was not put back into the business department as an elective.

So, currently, our students have no access to financial education, one of the most important things they need before entering life after high school. I encourage people who care about this issue to contact our BOE members and administration and ask that personal finance be reinstated for next school year.

Cindy Nick, Middlefield

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/Classifieds Golf classic

The Cove Kids Classic is scheduled for Friday, May 5 at Lyman Orchards Golf Club. For player/sponsor details, visit covect.org/thecove-kids-classic.

Cookie season

For the second year in a row, William Raveis realtor Debbie Huscher will purchase two boxes of cookies from local Girl Scouts who reach out to her. The treats will be donated to the Durham and Middlefield food pantries. Huscher can be reached at debbie.huscher@raveis.com.

Cat Tales

Join a wonderful and dedicated group of people a few hours a week to help care for homeless cats at Cat Tales’ main shelter. Must be age 15-plus or be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The volunteer application can be found at cattalesct.org. For more information, email: info@cattalesct.org.

Gift of sight

The Durham Lions Club’s recently-refurbished drop box is ready for your eyeglass donations at the Durham Pharmacy. Donating used eye glasses can make a big difference for people all over the world. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, yet millions living in lowand middle-income countries lack access to basic eye care services.

Lions have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and collect usable glasses in their communities to support the Lions Recycle For Sight Program.

Get your diploma

Ready for a second chance to earn your high school diploma? Middletown Adult Education will help. Enrollment is free. Students may register at any time. Call for more information, 860-3436044.

Food bank

The Middlefield Food Bank is in need of the following: peanut butter, jelly, jam, sandwich/freezer bags, coffee, tea, crackers, snacks, laundry detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, tooth brushes, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, and grocery store gift cards.

Schools

Locals is college

Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., named Atalie Sweet of Durham and Grace Hinsch of Middlefield to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y., named Natalie Davis of Middlefield to its dean’s list for the fall semester.

Durham Public Library

Books and Babies. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. A short storytime with playtime & conversation to follow. Babies up to 18 months, with an adult (siblings welcome). Registration is required.

Move & Groove Storytime. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required.

Drop-in Mahjong. Tuesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. For novices or pros. If you have a Mahjong set, please bring it. No registration required.

Crazy 8’s Math Club. Thursdays at 5 p.m. for grades K to 2 and 6:30 p.m. for grades 3 to 5. Registration required.

Storytime & Playgroup. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. All ages. Registration is required.

Spanish conversation circle. Fridays at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Practice your Spanish with moderator Marilyn Horn. All levels welcome.

Letters Policy

Email Letters to the Editor to news@towntimes.com. Letters are limited to 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so the paper can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for publication that Friday.

Email lredfield@durhamlibrary.org for the weekly Zoom link.

French conversation circle. First Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. Facilitated by Simone Howe. All levels welcome. Email lredfield@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link.

Levi E. Coe Library

Snacks in the Stacks. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Bring your bag lunch; we will read stories and make a snack. For ages 3 to 5. Registration is required.

Book, bake sale. Friday, March 24, 12 to 5 p.m., $10 entry fee; Saturday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., no entry fee; Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., no entry fee. Storytime at the Library. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Crafting with Susan. Sign up on the library’s Facebook page.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION

DURHAM LIQUOR PERMIT

Notice of Application

This is to give notice that I, JOHN A ACANFORA

1 Westview Rd North Haven, CT 06473-2013

Have filed an application placarded 03/08/2023 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT LIQUOR PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 100 NEW HAVEN RD DURHAM, CT 06422-2718

The business will be owned by: HARD HAT TAVERN LLC

Entertainment will consist of: Acoustics (not amplified), Disc Jockeys, Live Bands, Comedians, Karaoke

Objections must be filed by 04-19-2023

JOHN A ACANFORA R259817

TOP CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models.

(203) 600-4431.

TOP CASH PAID

For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc.

Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

Electric Utility General Manager

The Town of Wallingford Electric Division seeks a strong manager and leader to direct all aspects of a municipal-owned electric utility located 10 miles from New Haven, CT. The electric utility serves 25,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW and an excellent rate structure. This executive-level position involves responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating all of the activities necessary for the efficient operation of the utility. Applicants should possess 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the electric utility field including at least 5 years in a management position, plus a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in electrical, mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering, business or public administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

Salary: $137,774 to $176,287 annually, plus an excellent fringe benefits package that includes medical insurance, pension plan, paid sick and vacation time. Applications may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page and can be mailed to the Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, or emailed to: wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of April 17, 2023. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE

TOWN CLERK

TOWN CLERK

Responsible for public records management and supervision of a Municipal Town Clerk’s Office The position requires a H.S. Diploma or GED with five (5) years of responsible office experience in records management.

(1) year of supervisory experience is required. Municipal government experience is preferred. Wages: $66,273 $84,794 plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page or emailed to: wlfdhr@ wallingfordct.gov by the closing date of April 10, 2023. EOE

Director Of Human Resources

Town of Cheshire seeks highly qualified, experienced HR professional to fill vacancy due to pending retirement. A draft of the proposed, revised job description & information on how to apply can be found on the Town web site at www.cheshirect.

NEW MOTORIZED

WHEELCHAIR - Permobile M3 Corpus. Best offer. (203) 2353794.

CONSTRUCTION

LABORER WANTEDCall (860) 919-7127.

Payroll

PAYROLL CLERK

Performs responsible office work in the processing of all general government payrolls and maintain all payroll records. The position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D, plus 5 years of experience in responsible office work involving typing, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry and payroll processing. $27.22 to $32.68 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or maybe downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page.

The closing date will be the date that the 50th application form/ resume is received, or April 10, 2023, whichever occurs first. EOE org Knowledge of development & administration of personnel structures & management of modern municipal human resources program to include recruitment, examination, retention, classification, compensation, training, safety, wellness & workers’ compensation. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, preferably with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Government.

Five (5) to ten (10) years of increasingly responsible technical & supervisory experience in public or private administrative or human resources management, or any combination of training & experience. Salary: DOE/DOQ. Interested candidates must apply NLT the close of business on 4-10-23. Town of Cheshire is EEOE, M/F/D/V

1, 2, 3 CASH FOR YOUR ANTIQUES & JEWELRY

- Call Todd Shamock at 203-494-1695.

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAIDVintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

ALWAYS TOP CASHFor Your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash. I’ll Come to You. Julie, 203-443-9602.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

ANTIQUES WANTED -

Comic books, toys, adv. signs, military items, motorcyles, mini bikes, etc. All items considered, appraisal & estate sale services, incl. clean-outs. 40 years exp. Call or text, Gary at 203-237-4124.

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, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Pho tographs, Old Post cards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Jewel ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uni forms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Foun tain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Or Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Win chester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Na tive American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, T Matchbox & Hot wheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Fur niture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Auto graphs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience.

Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.

MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION

Screened Topsoil $25/ per yd; Sand-$18 per yd; Millings-$22 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery

BUYING ALL - Costume Jewelry, Old Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Sterling Flatware, In Any Condition. Please Call Jude M. Dichele @ (203) 8681816.

PREMIER ESTATE JEW ELRY - Is interested in buying your fine jewel ry, watches, coin col lections, silver flatware, and costume jewelry. Call Bill, (203) 4942496.

TIMELESS TREASURES

ESTATE AUCTIONS

Is looking to purchase estate contents. From single items to entire estates. Clean-out ser vices available. Call Bill (203) 494-2496.

GARY WODATCHDemolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY

Repairs, Decks & Porches, Sheetrock & Taping

Water Damage Repairs.

Free Est. Ins. MC & Visa. Call Bill (203) 901-2136.

JUNK REMOVAL Hot Tub Removal, Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

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 for free estimate, 203-213-6528.

SPRING SPECIALSWhole House up to 5 rms. $269. 6’ sofa, $109. CarpetCare Solutions, 203.427.5165.

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.

IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups

Brush, branches, s torm 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.

DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 860-575-8218

OVER 28 YEARS EXP Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.

#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

A pressureless house washing system can save you money, ask how! The Power-Washing Kings. House & roof washing, decks, patios, etc. Others Wash We Clean! 860.839.1000 thepowerwashing kings.com

HOME DOCTOR - 48 yrs exp. Odd jobs & remodeling, former US Navy, 15 yrs, #640689, 203.427.7828.

JM Lawn Care Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, Spring Cleanup, Hedge Trimming, Tree Service, Mulch, any color. 860.796.8168

Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149

Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Colony Diner

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com

Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

OWNERS!