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Volume 28, Number 22

Loss of a legend

Local cemetery plays key part in ‘Nuri’ run

Former CRHS coach Economopoulos dies By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff

“E Chiamamulu Paisanu! Primu Diu E Sammastianu!”

WALLINGFORD — The area lost one of its all-time coaching greats last week when Wallingford’s Nick Economopoulos passed away at age 72.

The Italian phrase, which translates to “He’s one of our own. First God and then Saint Sebastian,” was heard once again, loud and clear, on the streets of Middlefield and Middletown on May 15.

Economopoulos spent 20 years coaching the Lyman Hall girls basketball team and oversaw five state championship appearances in his tenure, which spanned from 1974 to 1993.

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The “I Nuri Run” starts at St. Sebastian’s Cemetery in Middlefield en route to St. Sebastian’s Church in Middletown. This year, more than 350 “runners” from Connecticut and beyond made the trek, an important component of the annual St. Sebastian’s feast. This was the first time the gathering was held since 2019. It was called off in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.

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The “I Nuri Run” begins at St. Sebastian’s Cemetery in Middlefield and travels along Route 66 to St. Sebastian’s Church in Middletown. Photo by Frank LoGiudice

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The Mid-Lea Garden Club of Middlefield hosted a very successful tag sale fundraiser and raffle on April 30. The club would like to thank the Levi E. Coe Library staff and the surrounding communities for their continued support.

Letters to the Editor paigns where the donations many of which recently beare largely from outside the came law, with bipartisan Editor : district, and even outside the support. state. On May 17, the Republican As we head toward next delegates of the 90th General It continues to be an honor November, as is always, the Assembly District (which and pleasure to serve in the goal is merely 50% of the covers most of Wallingford, legislature, standing up for vote, plus one. In 2020 we and all of Middlefield) unani- the principles of smaller successfully septupled that mously endorsed my re-elec- government, lower taxes, margin of victory, and we tion as state representative. I and less interference in the hope to (at least) exceed that thank Tom Corrigan for his day-to-day affairs of our law- margin once again. In the nomination, Anne Marie Or- abiding citizens. meantime, I respectfully retolan for her second, and ulquest that, if you support my I currently serve on the Entimately the delegates for principles listed above, you vironment Committee, the their strong support. too consider supporting my Government Accountability re-election. The campaign Also a heartwarming thank & Elections Committee, and website is Fishbein4ct.com. you to the hundreds of peo- in leadership as the House ple that donated to my reranking member of the Judi- A very happy summer seaelection campaign. We have ciary Committee. I have son to you and yours. I well exceeded our qualifying fought for the equal protecthank you in advance for goals, and I am proud to re- tion of all citizens, remedies your kind support, and look port that 95% of the amount for victims of domestic vioforward to another successdonated came from Walling- lence and other crimes, and ful campaign for state office. ford and Middlefield, as op- changes to our adult and juCraig Fishbein, Wallingford posed to some other camvenile justice systems ...

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Those residing in State Senate District 13 will vote in the cafeteria, while those residing in State Senate District 12 will vote in the gymnasium. Previously in the 82nd House District, the entire town of Middlefield is now in the 90th House District.

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resulted from positions that were not filled, and retirees,” BOE chair Lucy Petrella said. “There will be no program cuts, and very small classes were combined.”

And that one was approved. With this new budget, a total of 10.5 full-time RSD13 positions will be cut. This includes five at the high school, 4.5 at the middle school, and one at the elementary school level.

$37,915,970. Durham voters okayed the budget 357 to 251, and in Middlefield, the budget passed 132 to 124.

voters, money for a field house at the high school was shifted to a capital reserve fund.

The original budget proposal Recent legislation allows refor the 2022-2023 school gional schools to set aside year totaled $38,489,206. up to 2% of their budgets for capital items. In the budget approved by

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In Brief Paper shredding The Lower CT River Council of Governments will hold a paper shredding event Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. to noon, at the East Hampton Water Pollution Control Facility, 20 Gildersleeve Dr. The event is open to residents of the RiverCOG region, which includes Middlefield and Durham.

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Help Wanted HELP WANTED - Full time Machine Operator, grinding carbide. Will train. Apply in person to Century Tool, 260 Canal St., Milldale, CT 06467. 860-621-6748.

Survey Assistants $50 per event Bilingual English/Spanish The Record-Journal is seeking survey assistants who are bilingual in English and Spanish to help us gather survey responses in our local Latino communities. Pay starts at $50 per event, with most events lasting 2 hours. Events and locations include CTown Supermarket, the Spanish Community of Wallingford, the Meriden Puerto Rican Festival, and more. Assistants must be fluent in both Spanish and English and be able to represent the Record-Journal in a professional manner while interacting with the public. This is a contractor position with no guarantee of permanent placement, benefits or employment. Contractors are paid per event they attend on behalf of the company. Apply here http:// rjmediagroup.com/ careers/ or email Claudia at chilario@ record-journal.com

Mechanic III Highly skilled mechanic needed in the repair and maintenance of all types of motor vehicles including heavy construction equipment. The position requires 6 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment with a minimum of 2 years repairing heavy construction equipment. Technical or trade school training may substitute for up to 3 years’ experience. Must have own tools. $31.85 to $38.28 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: 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. Phone #: 203-294-2080 Fax #: (203) 294-2084. Closing date will be June 20, 2022 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.

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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

The perfect and easiest part time job - Newspaper Delivery Routes Available - Earn up to $600.00 every Two weeks +Tips (Depending on area)

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For Junk or unwanted vehicles, Toyota’s etc. Please call Mike @ 203284-8562 8am-5pm.

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Furniture ROLL-TOP DESK - $80. Call (203) 235-0875.

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ACCELERATED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FREE CLEAN FILL AVAILABLE FOR COST OF TRUCKING! PRICED PER LOAD DEPENDING ON LOCATION $100 minimum. CALL JIM 860-982-4819

. Top Soil . Compost . . Wood Chips . FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

Miscellaneous For Sale 28’ POOL - With cover, filter and accessories. $3,500. Call (860) 8341086. SHOPSMITH MACHINE - And other electric tools, very good condition. (203) 269-8149.

Not Temp Work. Retirees, Stay at Home Mom’s, and Veterans are also welcome to apply. Make extra cash to pay rent, mortgage, bills, save money, or a great vacation.

ALWAYS BUYING OLD TOOLS - Old, used & antique hand tools wanted. Machinist, engraving, woodworking & workbench hand tools & tool chests. Fair & respectable offers made in your home. Call w/confidence, Cory, 860.322.4367.

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.

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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, 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 Photographs, Old Postcards, 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 HillAuctions.com SEEKING ALL COLLECTIBLES - Comic books to motor bikes. All items considered. Call Gary at 203-2374124. Top dollar paid will beat any price!

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Must be 18 or older. Must have valid drivers license, reliable vehicle and be available early mornings. Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary. Must able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week. MUST be dependable, and be able to read 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.

Text or call Peter at 860-846-0216 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and start as soon as tomorrow morning.

Washington Ave., 7001500+ sf.ft. of office/ storefront, w/separate utilities, call John Apuzzo, 203-687-5207.

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

PISTOL PERMIT - Certification class for CT Pistol Permit, 1 session only, small groups, $140. (203) 415-1144.

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Project Assistant Bilingual English/Spanish The Record-Journal is hiring a part time Project Assistant who is bilingual in English and Spanish to assist our Latino Communities Reporting Lab in gathering data and coordinating special projects. This position requires approximately 20 hours per week and allows for a hybrid remote/in office schedule. The hours are flexible, however, candidates must be able to attend events that occur evenings and weekends on an occasional basis and must have reliable transportation to get to such events. This is a great opportunity for college students on summer break or anyone available for part time work. Apply here: http:// rjmediagroup.com/ careers/

The Town of Wallingford is seeking a qualified individual to develop and implement the marketing, business recruitment and retention programs for the Town of Wallingford. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university in economics, business, public administration, planning or related field, plus three (3) years’ experience in municipal economic development office or agency, or equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year - for year basis. Wages: $75,253 to 96,284 annually. The closing date for applications is June 13, 2022. Apply to: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Application materials can be emailed to wlfdhr@wallingfordct.gov. Application forms will be mailed upon request from the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded from the Department of Human Resources Web Page. Phone #: (203) 294-2080; Fax #: (203) 294-2084. EOE

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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.

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

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Obedience Classes Starting June 6 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

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W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139

Res. & Comm. Painting & Powerwashing Lic. HIC 0665617. Ins. (203) 578-6284 (475) 559-8507

Painting Int. & Ext. Gutters Cleaned Free Ests. Ins. Refs. Rodrigo, (203) 565-7745.

Roofing

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Tree Services

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Don’t neglect septic tank upkeep Getting your home ready for warm weather often comes with a litany of tasks. At the top of the “to do” list might be prepping the lawn mower, or pulling gardening items out of the shed. What’s at the bottom of the list — if it’s there at all? Checking on your septic tank system. If your home has a septic tank, not municipal water and sewer, it would be wise to read on.

Watery waste — effluent — fills most of the septic tank, and a layer of sludge composed of inorganic solids and the byproducts of bacterial digestion falls to the bottom. Also, a layer of scum primarily made up of fats, greases and oils floats to the top.

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By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — The city has so far received more than $36.58 million in requests to fund projects with COVID-19 relief funds made available through the American Rescue Plan Act. That total already surpasses the close to $36.36 million in funding the city is scheduled to receive through the federal program. The more than three dozen funding applications that have been submitted to date include several requests from city departments for infrastructure repair and upgrades.

Maloney’s Ian Graham celebrates with the team after beating Windsor 35-21 in the Class L final at Veterans Britain on Saturday. It is the first Memorial Field in New state championship in the history of Meriden high school football. Photos by Aaron Flaum,

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Multiple city departments, including the Fire Department and the Department of Health & Human Services, have pending requests. So do several city nonprofit groups and small businesses. The city’s running list of funding requests only indicates whether the City

Maloney’s Kuron Wiggins forces Windsor’s quarterback Elijah Cromartie to fumble the ball during the first half. See more coverage inside on Page B1 and online at myrecordjournal. com/sports.

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Maloney’s Joshua Boganski runs the ball for yardage against Windsor during the first half.

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WALLINGFORD — A dusting of snow Wednesday put a wrinkle in the plans for a group of independent filmmakers shooting a short film in town this week. Crew members didn’t complain though, as they shot a funeral scene inside First Congregational Church on Thursday.

Health district focuses on vaccinating children

Director Ryan Sheehy, of Wallingford, and cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Arizona, prepare for a shot on Thursday during filming of “No Words” in the sanctuary of First Congregational Church in Wallingford. Sheehy is a 2008 graduate of Sheehan High School.

By Mariah Melendez Cheshire Herald staff

CHESHIRE — As doctors and nurses around the world continue to battle the COVID-19 virus on all fronts, Chesprocott Health District Director Maura Esposito remains focused on vaccinations, specifically for those aged 5 to 11.

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“You can’t really control where the sun goes, when the sun comes out, all those things,” she said. “I have to have tools to be able to adjust.”

The 15 to 20-minute long short film “No Cinematographer Amber Steele, of Phoenix, Words” explores the understanding of Arizona, said that in her line of work, it’s all grief as a man tries to find just the right about pivoting. words to say to a friend whose mother has

Late last month, Chesprocott held a seconddose clinic for that age group, and Esposito was Esposito happy with the results. “The kids did really well this time,” Esposito said. “They sort of knew what they were up against this goround. They understood that if they sat and got the vaccine they would be re-

died. Filming locations include the church and historic house next door, both on South a Main Street. The director is Ryan Sheehy, a Wallingford native who graduated from Sheehan High See Film, A4

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A filter prevents most solids from entering the outlet pipe, while effluent flows to a leaching field, a large area where bacteria can thrive and treated water can seep into the ground.

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“The septic tank is a container which delays the sewage waste from advancing directly to the leaching field. It serves as the primary or physical treatment of the waste,” Chesprocott Health District director Maura Esposito stated.

bacterial composition in the septic tank and saturate the drain field to the point of exhaustion.

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