www.towntimes.com
Volume 23, Number 22
Friday, August 30, 2019
School leaders unveil new plans at convocation By Everett Bishop Town Times
Ami Beach and Mark Shadle, owners of Gmonkey food truck. The truck stopped by the Durham Farmers Market on Thursday, Aug. 22. Photos by Everett Bishop, Town Times
Eco-friendly food truck rolls into farmers market By Everett Bishop Town Times
RSD 13 hosted a convocation ceremony for students, families and faculty Aug. 23. This event, set prior to the start of the new school year, which began Aug. 28, was a way to reach out to the community to talk about the latest strategies and initiatives planned for the upcoming session. Speakers at the event included: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathryn Veronesi; teacher and Board of Education teacher advisor Amy Schaefer; and keynote speaker Christopher Eaves, an artist and performer from New York City. “We need to be compassionate to each other. We need to be each other’s champions,” said Schaefer
The nationally recognized and eco-friendly Gmonkey food truck made at a stop at the Durham Farmers Market recently.
as she opened the convocation. “We need to realize when a colleague needs our compassion and not our criticism. I want you to think of compassion as a seed, and every day if you plant this seed and give it love, support and gratitude, it will turn into something unbreakable and strong.” Schaefer said that in order to “create meaningful change” in her classroom, she leads by example and approaches any challenges with students or her colleagues as “puzzles to solve” instead of problems that need solutions. “My hope is that we can shift the mindset of our schools through emotional empowerment,” she said. “We need to cultivate a community of underSee Convocation, A7
Run by local residents – husband and wife duo Mark Shadle and Ami Beach – the truck serves organic vegan cuisine and uses only plantbased materials in their operation. “We get all organic stuff and we use purveyors that only source locally,” Beach said. “Tasting is believing. When we tell people ‘Just try this burger’ they can’t believe not only that it’s vegan but that it’s actually really good for them.” They grow organic food at Shadle Farm in Durham.
The Gmonkey food truck runs on converted vegetable oil as a fuel source and provides customers with plant-based, compostable utensils, napkins and to-go containers.
Utensils, straws, napkins and to-go containers are all compostable. According to their website, the truck runs on a “clean energy source” that is converted from organic vegetable oil.
Their interest in organic vegan and vegetarian food and the environment stretches back decades. See Gmonkey, A9
Amy Schaefer included points and quotes in her convocation ceremony presentation for the audience to reflect on. Everett Bishop, Town Times
A2
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
Senior College Parent Night Senior College Parent Night will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m., at the Julian Thayer Auditorium at Coginchaug. The roles of those in the counseling office, what the student needs to plan for, and how to utilize Naviance throughout the college search process will be discussed. Seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Advertise with us. 203-317-2312
Tomato canning
Register to vote
Coginchaug Area Transition will sponsor its third annual tomato-canning workshop Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Middlefield Federated Church. CAT supplies organic tomatoes, instruction, equipment, enthusiasm and jars as needed. This year, CAT is expanding its options a bit and focusing on canning tomato salsa and roasting cherry tomatoes.
If you wish to vote in Durham’s municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you must be registered to vote in Durham. The last day to register to vote for the November election is Tuesday, Oct.29.
FLORIST & GARDEN CENTER
Absentee ballot application forms can be downloaded from the town website and the Secretary of State website, or can be obtained from the Town Clerk.
MUM S ARE HERE !
Voter registration cards are available at Durham Public Library, Durham Town Hall, online, or from the Durham Registrars of Voters.
Large Selection of MUMS, ASTERS, FALL PERENNIALS & ORNAMENTAL GRASS
CATS OF THE WEEK USPS 021-924
We also have Bulk Stone, Top Soil, Mulch
Published weekly by Record-Journal at 500 S. Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Periodicals postage paid at Meriden, CT and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Record-Journal 500 S. Broad Street Meriden, CT 06450
91390-01
Workshop attendance is limited to 12. Call Sue VanDerzee at 860-349-0777 or Joanne Nytch at 860-3499713 by Tuesday, Sept. 10 to reserve a spot.
UNCLE BOB’S
Low Prices, Great Quality & Service... What Else is There?
191 Meriden Road (Rte 66) Middlefield • 860-704-8414 FULL SERVICE FLORIST
Meet Henry and Annie, indoor cats who were abandoned. They’re very sweet, love attention and like when people speak softly while petting them. They must be adopted together. For more information, visit CatTalesCT.org, call 860344-9043, or email info@CatTalesCT.org.
Funerals, Special Occasions or Just Because www.unclebobsgarden.com • OPEN 7 DAYS CT Cont. Lic# HIC 0567099
w w w.linosmar ke t .com
TT-USPSBOX
MEAT SPECIALS
500 S. Broad St., Second Floor, Meriden CT, 06450 www.towntimes.com News (203) 317-2256 news@towntimes.com Advertising (203) 317-2313 advertising@towntimes.com Fax (203) 639-0210 Marketplace (203) 238-1953 Senior Vice President and Editor — Ralph Tomaselli News editor — Nick Carroll
Assistant News Editor — Olivia L. Lawrence Reporter — Bailey Wright Vice President of Advertising — Jim Mizener Digital Advertising Sales — Joy Boone (203) 317-2313
Martin Rosol’s Veal Loaf $5.99 lb.
860-349-1717
472 MAIN STREET • DURHAM, CT
Please place catering orders in advance!
BONUS BUY
2 LB PORK CUTLETS 4 LB CHICKEN CUTLETS 2 LB COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS
20.19
$
With a $10 Purchase of Non-Sale Items! Expires 9/4/19
Co. and delivered to all homes and busineses in Durham, Middlefield and
Open MONDAY-FRIDAY 7-7PM, SATURDAY 7-6PM CLOSED SUNDAY • CLOSED MONDAY LABOR DAY
Loin Lamb Chops................................................................... $9.99 lb. USDA Choice Grass Fed Ground Sirloin............................ $5.99 lb. USDA Choice Fresh Sirloin Burgers 8oz...........................$4.99 lb. USDA Porterhouse or T-Bone Steak.................................. $8.99 lb. USDA Choice Bone-In Rib Eye Steaks................................ $8.99 lb. USDA Choice Sirloin Steak................................................... $6.99 lb. Chicken Legs........................................................................... $1.29 lb. Boneless Pork Ribs................................................................. $2.69 lb. Baby Back Pork Ribs.............................................................. $2.69 lb. Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops (5 lbs or more)................ $1.89 lb. Store Made Italian Sausage Hot Or Sweet.......................... $2.59 lb. Store Made Chicken Burgers................................................ $3.99 lb.
DELI SPECIALS
Land O’Lakes American Cheese.......................................... $3.49 lb. Sharp Provolone..................................................................... $5.99 lb. Domestic Ham........................................................................ $2.89 lb. Metro Deli Nitrate Free Ham...............................................$9.99 lb. Prosciutto Di Parma............................................................$19.99 lb. Carando Hard Salami..........................................................$4.99 lb. Wunderbar German Bologna.............................................. $2.69 lb. Willowbrook Turkey Breast.................................................$4.99 lb. Boar’s Hear Aloha Turkey Breast........................................ $9.49 lb. Store Made Roast Beef.......................................................... $6.99 lb.
FISH
Swordfish................................................................................. $8.99 lb. Swordfish Kabob.................................................................... $8.99 lb. Fresh Sea Scallops...................................................................$9.99 lb.
We reserve the right to limit quantities. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Expires 9/4/19.
220554
Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal Publishing Rockfall.
LABOR DAY BONANZA
Mucke’s Skinless Hot Dogs (5 lb. box).............................. $22.95 ea. Mucke’s Natural Casing Hot Dogs (5 lb. box).................. $24.95 ea. Hummel Skinless Hot Dogs (5 lb. box)..............................$20.95 ea. Hummel Natural Casing Hot Dogs (5 lb. box)................ $22.95 ea. We Grind Our Own Meat 20 PER CASE Store Made Chuck, Hamburger Patties (5 lb. box)..........$18.95 ea. Store Made Sirloin, Hamburger (5 lb. box).......................$19.95 ea. Store Made Sausage Patties, Hot or Sweet (5 lb. box)...... $17.99 ea.
NOW ACCEPTING EBT CARDS
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Durham Fair Crafts & Collections department is accepting entries for the 2019 Durham Fair. We invite all local artisans and craftspeople to share their talents.
Applications for the Renter’s Program are being accepted in the Assessor’s Office, 393 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, until Sunday, Sept. 15. Applicants must be 65 years of age by Dec. 31, 2018. If disabled and receiving state disability payments, there is no age requirement. For more information, contact the Assessor’s Office at 860349-7111.
Singers wanted
R203968
Treat yourself to a
T o yo
860-343-9231
R203635
Approximately 800 sq. ft.
(860) 349-9980 860-349-9980 We beat big tire We beat big tire company company prices prices every day! every day! A LL sS D d n A Ml lA Major BrAaN JO R B R
TOYO
For more information, visit gmchorale.org/auditions.
Middlefield OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
eSTONE GOGOo n E Dod tIDoG Y Our Low OUR LOW Prices Will PRICES WILL Surprise You! SURPRISE YOU!
•
To register, contact Margie Livengood at margie.livengood@gmchorale.org or 860-633-6198.
Email letters to news@towntimes.com; mail to 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 or fax to 203-639-0210. Town Times will print only one letter per person each month. Letters should be approximately 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters. Letters should be on topics of general interest to the community. We do not list names of people, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so the Town Times can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday to be considered for publication the following Friday.
r
Singers interested in joining the chorale may participate in open rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Tuesday, Sept. 10, before scheduling a private "singer-friendly" audition with D’Eugenio.
The Mustang will motor to the show located at Palmer Field adjacent to Washington Street, Route 66 in Middletown on Sunday, Oct. 6. Car registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Judging starts at 11:30 a.m., with trophies awarded to the top vehicles at 2:30.
Letters Policy
a yEeAR
The GMChorale invites interested singers in all voice parts to audition to join the ensemble as it prepares for its 43rd concert season.
All eyes at the Middlesex County Historical Society’s 34th Annual Antique Car Show and Flea Market will gravitate to this year’s featured car, a 1966 Ford Mustang retractable hardtop designed and built by chief Ford engineer Ben J. Smith.
For more information, visit vocalchords20.org, or call Joyce Ghent at 860-3423120.
•
Visit durhamfair.org for more information.
Antique Car Show
If you like to sing, consider joining the Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords. All that’s needed is a love of music, singing and a commitment to rehearse every Tuesday night.
o
There is no fee to enter. Deadline for entries is Saturday, Sept. 14. Item drop-off is Saturday, Sept. 21.
Vocal Chords
New members will be accepted until Tuesday, Sept. 17.
C
This year's special exhibitor category is "All Things Durham Fair" and may feature a crafted item or collection from any of our general categories.
General admission is $3. Children 12 and under enter for free. Car registration is $10. Flea market spaces are $15. The market opens at 7 a.m. For more information, call Deborah Shapiro at 860344-0033.
BRe s
Renters rebate
e rCOOPEB ri d p R g o
Fair entries
A3
Bright White Smile!
Come in for: • Dental-Assisted Teeth Whitening • Porcelain Veneers
• Crowns & Bridges • Esthetic Bonding
CALL FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION
220396
860-349-3368 Dr. Jason Glazer • Restorative, Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry • 16 Main Street, Suite 303, Durham, CT • (860) 349-3368 • GlazerDental.com
A4
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
Letters to the Editor Re-elect Francis Editor :
while actively participating in community and interlocal agency meetings.
For the last eight years, Durham has been blessed with the hard-working, knowledgeable and charismatic leadership of our First Selectman, Laura Francis. She tirelessly manages the business of the town
These meetings have resulted in our successful application for millions of dollars in state grants. Many of these are improving our very rural road and sidewalk structure. She has guided the nearly complete gas line and soon-
Ed Margnelli
“Estate Treasures” and Services
R219458
Moving and Clean Out Services
Laura has revitalized the economic development efforts currently underway which we all visualize as improving our tax base. Laura has developed a rapport with RSD13. This yielded approximately $500,000 in insurance cost savings for the towns and the school system.
134 Main Street Ext. • Middletown, CT Phone – 860.344.0005 • Fax – 860.344.0504 Email – Emargnelli@att.net - FaceBook – Estate Treasures -
Antiques • Furniture • Collectibles
to-be complete water line into the town, making our schools and businesses run more economically and mitigating the pollution caused by early manufacturing. This will vastly improve property values in the formerly polluted center of town.
Also, she lobbied for and achieved local personnel being appointed to a finance sub-committee. This forward-looking group provides input to RSD13 regarding the impact of the proposed school budget, grand list and state aid on our mil rate.
As the community became concerned regarding school violence, she worked with RSD 13 to secure a resource officer and additional police patrols in the town. Laura has worked with our sister town to develop shared resource opportunities such as a shared town planner. She has worked to oversee the Transfer Station and municipal waste issues that are looming in Connecticut. Many of you know Laura as the face of Durham who shows up at many community events representing the town. Her love for Durham is evident and we will be lucky to keep her at her post. Vote for Laura Francis for first selectman of Durham.
Editor : It gives me great pleasure to write this letter of support for Laura Francis for First Selectman. During session, I often begin or end my day with a phone call from Laura. Her great advocacy for Durham extends beyond the borders of the town, and she regularly tracks the issues in Hartford that affect our small towns. She makes our delegation better public servants by keeping us all accountable and informed on issues important to Durham. In 2017, when Governor Malloy sought to cut hundreds of millions of educations dollars from our towns, See Letters, A5
Chuck Stengel
goodwill
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
®
213368
103333R
LABOR DAY
William J. Witkowski, D.M.D. 360 Main Street P.O. Box 177 Allan A. Witkowski, John Zyzo, D.M.D. D.M.D. Durham, CT We will submit claims to all insurances
*
GOOD STUFF. GOOD PRICE. GOODWILL. R220128
BRANFORD | CHESHIRE | CLINTON | GROTON | HAMDEN | MIDDLETOWN NEW BRITAIN | NORWICH | ORANGE | PLAINVILLE | ROCKY HILL S. ATTLEBORO, MA | SOUTHINGTON | WALLINGFORD | WESTVILLE
*Excludes red ticketed items, new goods and mattresses. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount given at checkout. Valid for in-store items only. GOODWILLSNE.ORG
GoodwillSNE
A unique leader
R217667
860-349-1123
Advertise with us. 203-317-2312
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
A5
MIDDLEFIELD RTC ENDORSES SLATE
Bailey-Yamartino ticket wants another term With a long list of accomplishments during four years of service in Middlefield’s top job, First Selectman Ed Bailey has announced that he will seek re-election. He is pleased to have Bob Yamartino join the ticket once
again as a Board of Selectmen candidate.
expenses. This respected team has a distinguished reputation as fiscally-responsible and knowledgeable.
The Bailey–Yamartino team has already proven that it is committed to reducing taxes and holding down finances – Once again, in a genuine all while planning for future spirit of bipartisanship, the
Middlefield Republican Town Committee has endorsed Bailey and Yamartino – both unaffiliated voters. In addition, the RTC has nominated businessman Michael Skelps for the Board of Finance, citizen advocate Kathleen Kokoszka for the Board of Assessment Appeals and has cross endorsed Anne Oszewski (D) for tax collector.
health strong has been a priority for the Bailey-Yamartino team. They have focused their attention on town expenses, as well as the Region 13 budget process and, as a result, all Middlefield homeowners saw their property tax bills decrease 6 percent in July of this year while delivering greater and more efficient services to town residents.
Keeping Middlefield’s fiscal
See RTC, A10
William J. Lema, D.M.D. Serving Durham & Middlefield for 26 Years
William J. Lema, D.M.D. Accepting New General Family Dentistry Patients • Children & Adults
Brilliant BasementtnemesaB tnaillirB
State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere
Waterproofing, LLC CLL ,gnifoorpretaW
General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults & Evening Appointments Available State ofSaturday the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere Cosmetic BondingAppointments Available Saturday & Evening Regular Hours:
Basement Waterproofing Services
secivreS gnifoorpretaW tnemesaB
The Middlefield Republican Town Committee-endorsed slate: Bob Yamartino, Anne OsOver 36 Years combined experience. .ecneirepxe denibmoc sraeY 63 •reGum vO TherapyBondingTues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm Cosmetic • Gum Therapy zewski, Michael Skelps, Ed Bailey and Kathleen Kokoszka. Crowns & Bridges 208876
• Dentures & Repairs Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps,,spmuP pmuS ,*eetnarauG nettirW elb•a•Crowns rEmergencies efDentures snarT&yBridges lluF • Fillings & Repairs • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Pumps Eliminated in most homes. .semoh tsom ni detanimilE spmuEmergencies P William J. Lema, D.M.D. Regular Hours: Tues–Fri 9am–6pm Fillings Deal Direct with owner - no middle man. .nam elddim on - renwo htiw tceriD laeD 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. Root Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) French Drains, Gravity Drains, Landscaping Drainage,,eganiarD gnipacsdnaL ,sniarD ytivarG ,sniarD hcnerF Gutter Downspout Drains sniarD tuopsnwoD6reWay ttuG Road, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006 Waterproofing, LLC New Bulkheads, ,sdaehkluB weN EEExperience. EECombined RF F36RYears Basement Waterproofing s s e t EgressServices and • Over dna ssergE te a a m THE DIRT GUY m i t ti s Es Pumps Eliminated in E Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps, Most Homes. Basement Windows, ,swodniW tnemesaB 601 Guilford Road Deal Direct With Owner - No Middle Man, Crawl Spaces Basement Finishing gnihsiniF tnemesaB Durham, CT 06422
Laura is a unique leader who does not merely seek funding for projects at the state and federal level, but rather offers commonsense reforms to improve government functions. It is truly an honor to support a person like Laura Francis, and I hope the residents of Durham do the same in November.
* written details available upon request
R220556
860-303-0500
R220771
860-598-8091
www.brilliantbasementwaterproofing.com moc.gnifoorpretawtnemesabtnaillirb.www
www.brilliantbasementwaterproofing.com HIC. 0653192 • CALL US SU LLAC • 2913560 .CIH
860-598-8091 1908-895-068 J.C. FARM & GREENHOUSES 385r Wallingford Rd. (Rt. 68) Durham, CT (860) 349-5649
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON.-FRI. 9-6:30, SAT. 8-6, SUN. 8-5
www.DirtGuyTopsoil.com
We Can Help You See Clearly
Fresh Native Corn & Tomatoes and other Fruits & Vegetables Tomatoes, Eggplant & Green Peppers Available for Canning by pre-order only Hardy Mums Now Available 8” Pots $4.99 each - 5 for $20.00
Fall is the best time to top-dress your lawn – Call us for the greatest topsoil in town!
DURHAM FAMILY EYE CARE Eye Care • Contacts • Glasses 243 Main St, Durham • 860-349-2323
212406
State Rep. Vincent Candelora
HIC. 0653192 • CALL US
*written details available elbaliava sliated nettirw* upon request tseuqer nopu
D801038_V3
Laura led the charge fighting for small towns. Not only did she provide legislators with the concept of allowing towns to adjust their mil rates downward so that residents were not overtaxed when the money was restored, her advocacy led to a state law which now prohibits governors from making cuts to education funding after a state budget has been adopted.
Brilliant Basement
R220772
From A4
3 V_ 8 3 010 8 D
Letters
Friday, August 30, 2019
Town Times | towntimes.com
R219369
A6
Town Times | towntimes.com
From A1
standing; a place where compassion, curiosity and connections lead our daily lives.”
Library Durham Public Library Programs for teens: Drop-in Dungeons & Dragons : Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2:30 p.m. For teens in grades 6 and up. Programs for adults: “An Inconvenient Truth”: Thursday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. Three-part environmental movie series. Registration required. Movie Matinees: Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. See durhamlibrary.org for the list of movies.
Levi Coe Library Labor Day: The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Using Ancestry.com: Join us Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. for Genealogist Edwin Strickland’s program on exploring the resources at Ancestry.com. Call 860-3493857 or stop by the library to register.
According to RSD 13’s community newsletter, the district is looking at opportunities to expand the HOT approach into its other schools. Grant funds will allow the district to have Eaves work with teachers during the coming school year in implementing this approach.
Veronesi talked about three focus areas for the district: engagement, student achievement and well being. She also announced a “climate survey” initiative.
Middlefield. According to the higher order thinking website, the HOT approach is “child centered, experiential, arts integrated teaching and learning.”
“As we move into this year in engagement, it’s our year to do a climate survey,” she said, explaining that parents and students will be asked for feedback such as “‘How are we doing? Do you feel safe? Do you feel supported?’”
The HOT approach includes “rigorous academic subjects” according to Eaves, along with arts integration and democratic practice, to “We’re not making watches. give students a voice in their These are human beings we’re dealing with,” he said. education. Eaves also said that the HOT approach is “not a whole school reform model” but rather a “pedagogical buffet” that can be modified to serve any community.
Eaves talked about the Higher Order Thinking approach to education. HOT already has been instituted by John Lyman Elementary School in
A7
Convocation ended with Veronesi asking various faculty members, administrators and students to come up on stage. Faculty and administration went one by one, saying “I have your back” to students and colleagues, and students were given a chance to thank administrators and teachers for that support. ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @everett_bishop
HELP KEEP Coming to your home or business In order to continue delivery to your home or business, we need to have each resident or business let us know that, by filling out our on-line requester form at myrecordjournal. secondstreet.com/Town-Times-Request. Or, you can call us at 203-634-3933 and we can mail you a postage paid postcard to fill out and return. Without the necessary requester information, delivery of your Town Times to your home or business, will end.
HELP US HELP YOU, CONTINUE RECEIVING “YOUR” LOCAL WEEKLY.
R203228_V3
Convocation
Friday, August 30, 2019
SUDOKU
Author talk: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. – Meet Jerry Roberts, author of The Connecticut River from the Air: An Intimate Perspective of New England’s Historic Waterway. To register, call 860-349-3857 or stop by the library.
R213830v5
Essential Oils 101: Join us Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for Essential Oils 101 with Gina Sopneski. Call 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register.
R213831v5
Monday Night Book Club: Join us Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. to discuss City of Thieves by David Benioff. Copies of this title are available at the library.
A8
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
COMMENTARY
You need to try these muffins There is nothing like a good muffin. And I have had the good fortune to be privy to what I think are the best muffins in the world, bar none. I would go so far as to call them a delicacy. I came upon these palatepleasers last year, when I was visiting my son in North Carolina. He had found a woman who makes organic, vegan, gluten-free muffins (which meets all of my criteria) not far from his house, and he had them waiting for me when we got back from the airport. It was like I died and went to heaven! They melted in my mouth. They took muffins to a whole new level. They were sweet and moist and just the right texture. I tried to pace myself, in order to make them last for the weekend, but to no avail. I would eat five at a time. Five! It’s a wonder they let me on the plane going home, due to weight restrictions and all.
would lie in bed at night and think about those delectable treats. (I did realize that I had a problem and was probably in need of an intervention.) And now I had a double dilemma. I missed my boy and I missed my muffins. Sigh! So when my son and his family came up for a recent visit, he knew to bring the muffins. Three dozen of them! I will always cherish the sight of Jordan getting out of the car that first day, with a stack of them. They came in containers of six, so it was a pretty tall stack. He managed to make it to my kitchen counter, where he plopped them down, and what a lovely sight they were. Mmmmm – good “eatins” for quite some time. There was an assortment of mango and blueberry See Carr, A12
When I got back home I
*For more Local Events visit our Things To Do Calendar at myrecordjournal.com/ things-to-do
Saturday Bring It to the Light Music Festival - Bringing Light to the Opioid Crisis: Aug. 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. $20. Powder Ridge Park, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield. Lyman Orchards: Pear-Apalooza: Aug. 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.
Sunday Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. Sunday Mountainside Market: Sept. 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield.
Monday Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. Mountainside Market at Powder Ridge: Sept. 2, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, 99 Powder Hill Road, Middlefield.
Brought to you by: Daniels Orthodontics
Durham Farmers Market: Sept. 5, 3 6:30 p.m. Durham.
Tuesday Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 3, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. Nature Playgroup: Twosday (ongoing): Sept. 3, 10 - 11:15 a.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham.
Wednesday Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.
Thursday
Choose Love Fundraiser: Sept. 5, 5 - 7 p.m. $20. Mountain Mist (YMCA) Outdoor Center, 576 High Hill Road, Meriden.
You’re going to LOVE our office! *Natural looking Fillings, Crowns, Bridges & Dentures *Invisalign, ClearCorrect, 6 Month Smiles & Braces *Dental Implants placed & restored *One visit Root Canal treatment *Professional Teeth Whitening *Emergency Dental Care *Eme *Sleep Apnea treatment *Complete care for young & old
Friday Forest Fridays (ongoing playgroup): Sept. 6, 10 - 11:30 a.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham. Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.
Saturday
9th Annual Latino Winmakers: Sept. 5, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $40 in advance/ $50 at the door. Hilton Garden Inn, 1181 Barnes Road, Wallingford.
Finding a great Dentist is as easy as...
Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.
Huge Tag Sale: Sept. 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham. Lyman Orchards: Corn Maze: Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield.
$123
*NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Dental Cleaning, Exam & X-rays plus FREE At-Home Whitening Kit
*Limited time offer. Restrictions apply. Call for details. Expires 12/31/19
Convenient hours & locations Advanced Dental-Berlin 39 Webster Square Rd
Advanced Dental-Cromwell 26 Shunpike Rd, Ste A
AdvancedDental.com CALL TODAY
860.829.9048
Town Times | towntimes.com
Gmonkey From A1
“I had done an apprenticeship at a French restaurant and I had been in the business for about 10 years before that,” Shadle said. “I just wanted to do something different and creative and not work with animal products, really, because I thought that was the wave of the future. That was 30 years ago.”
Friday, August 30, 2019
key food truck and the GZen restaurant in Branford with Beach.
porting Shadle and Beach for 25 years. “All of this variety is outstanding.”
In the 10 years operating the truck and restaurant, Shadle and Beach have earned recognition on news outlets such as NBC, CBS, CNN and FOX and have also been featured on the Food Network and in The New York Times.
Gmonkey’s menu had over 20 items between food and beverages.
The two also have a following in Durham, where the food truck stopped for the farmers market on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Shadle wasn’t looking to move to San Francisco or “The food is very very good,” New York, which were “the said Smiley Hiller, a Durham only places that had multiresident who has been supple vegan and vegetarian restaurants at the time.” So he brought vegan and vegetarian cuisine to Connecticut with It’s Only Natural in Middletown.
Jon Scagnelli, market master of the Durham farmers market, said that Gmonkey is “as local as you can get.” “They call the town home,” he said. “Since we’re a farmers market and they do everything farm related; they’re organic, they’re all about plants and providing the best possible food.” ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @everett_bishop
A9
Complete Dental Care For The Entire Family Complete Affordable Family Dental Care!
10% Senior Discount Call Now For A FREE Consultation NO NEED to be without TEETH
5 Styles starting at $250*
DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER Extractions and Dentures at same appointment! Relines and Repairs while you wait.
Dentures available in 24 hours
MERIDEN 203.238.7968
533 S. Broad St. Townline Sq. Plaza
ORANGE 203.799.3311
501 Boston Post Rd. Liberty Sq. Plaza *Offer expires on 10/31/19 *Must present coupon to receive special offer. All denture material ADA Approved.
newenglanddentalct.com
Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Find great local eats - MenusCT.com 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.
Athena II Diner
320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.
Colony Diner
Duchess of Wallingford
Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge
~ ATTENTION: RESTAURANT OWNERS! ~
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned 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.
99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com
Open Wed-Sunday: Noon - 10 pm. Happy Hour & Bar Bites everyday 3-6 pm. Live Music Saturday nights 7-10 pm. Sunday Brunch 11-2 pm
124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.
To advertise your restaurant to 269,000 weekly readers Call us 203-317-2312
218784
Shadle has since left It’s Only Natural to run the Gmon-
A10
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
Boosting local business
Since the Durham EDC does not want to single out individual businesses to “mob”, it has come up with business categories.
The Durham EDC is sponsoring an initiative it calls “Local Weekend Warrior” using the “Cash Mob” theory of supporting local businesses.
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Supplies & Essentials (Home, Health, Auto, Pets); Thursday, Sept. 5 - Durham Farmers Market; Saturday, Sept. 14 – Restaurants, Food & Beverages
A cash mob is a group of people who assemble at a local business to make purchases. The purpose of these mobs is to support both the local businesses and the overall community.
There are no set hours, just the business’s usual hours of operation.
RTC
ers are hard earned. We want to ensure that those monies are spent wisely while still providing services to our residents,” First Selectman Bailey said. “We have pro-actively sought ways to keep spending down, to search for any financial waste and to maintain a fair budget.”
From A5
While concerned for the continued bleak outlook of the state budget, they have made Middlefield the fiscal envy of many other small towns in the state. “We know that the dollars paid by Middlefield taxpay-
-- Press Release
COMPETE AGAINST LOCAL PARTICIPANTS
DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE
& WIN GREAT PRIZES!
$400-$600 every 2 weeks+ Tips (Depending on area)
FOR MORE DETAILS GO TO myrecordjournal.com/
pigskin
Routes available in the following towns: Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire, Middletown, Middlefield, Durham and Berlin 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.
Call Vinny @ 860-846-6399 before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow CROSSWORD ANSWER
SUDOKU ANSWER
WIN WEEKLY PRIZES!
R213825v5
K LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburger Gift Certs!
myrecordjournal.com/ pigskin
214722
SIGN UP TODAY!
Newspaper Delivery
Town Times | towntimes.com
It’s time to show off your talent with over $1,500 in prizes.
Community Center Middlefield & Durham Senior Bus: Note that 48 hours notice is required for medical trips. Call Middletown Area Transit at 860346-0212, press 2.
long. A DJ will be available to play music. A microphone will be available for singing and speaking. Bring your own props.
Following auditions, those qualifying will advance to compete at the Berlin Fair in hopes of making it through to the finals on Sunday, Sept.15, and walking away with prize money totaling $1,500.
Material must be appropriate for all ages. Songs with swearing or negative lyrics will not be allowed.
Rules: Come prepared to perform (we’re looking for well-rehearsed and entertaining performers. Acts must be under 3 minutes
500 South Broad Street • Meriden, CT 06450 203-317-2313 • Fax 203-235-4048 advertising@towntimes.com
Lic. & Ins. EI 183930
R203206
Lic# PL204680
213457
, Middlefield
R219084v2
KENNETH R. JAY
Landscape Maintenance & Construction LLC Complete Lawn and Shrub Bed Maintenance Landscape Design and Installation Service HIC #0621170
Stone Work and Pavers
Commercial, Residential, Industrial
Call for Your Free Quote on Stonework Now! www.jaylandscape.com
92 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 346-3827 • (860) 250-0628
Michael Haglund
CT Lic. #606458
860-759-2432
Call CallNow Now totoschedule schedule youryour Spring Clean-up and Seasonal Seasonal Property Property Maintenance Maintenance
Mowing • Brush Cutting • Mulching • Planting
Raintree Lawn Care Lawn Mowing 860-452-0199
Ernie Laudano • STONE & MULCH DELIVERED • Hedge Trimming
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Serving Durham and Middlefield since 1985
213478
Get Found. List it here.
...serving Durham, Middlefield & Rockfall
210520v2
PROVIDE A SERVICE?
Town Times
Joy Boone, Advertising Residential Wiring Specialist Landscape Lighting Design • Install • Service
75298R 213441 1287230
Volunteers needed: We are seeking volunteers to host craft activities. Contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121 to find out how you can make an impact in our community.
Only 32 percent of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have ever received two consecutive 4-star evaluations – indicating that Nutmeg Big Brothers Big SisThis is Charity Navigator’s ters outperforms most other highest possible rating. It in- charities in America. dicates that Nutmeg Nutmeg Big Brothers, foundBig Brothers Big Sisters aded in 1966 and based in heres to sector best pracHartford, is an affiliate of tices and executes its mission in a financially efficient Big Brothers Big Sisters of way. Attaining a 4-star rating America. Nutmeg serves 132 of the state’s 169 municipaliverifies that Nutmeg ties. Big Brothers Big Sisters exceeds industry standards For more information, visand outperforms most char- it nbbbs.org.
R219232
Energy assistance: Applications are being accepted for energy assistance. The CT Energy Assistance Program is available to residents to help offset winter heating costs. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers at 860-3497121 to make an appointment.
ities in its area of work.
1283529
Renter’s Rebate: Renter’s Rebate is available through Oct.1. To qualify, applicant’s income cannot exceed $36,000 if single or $43,000 if married. Contact Christine Barta, Middlefield Tax Assessor, at 860-349-7111 to make an appointment.
For the second consecutive year, Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters has attained Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating strong finan-
A11
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Medicare Boot Camp: Don’t let signing up for Medicare scare you. Register for the Medicare Boot Camp on Tuesday, Sept 17. Call 860349-7121 Food Bank: The Food Bank is in desperate need of paper products, tuna, peanut butter, jelly, laundry and dish detergent, pasta and rice sides, gluten-free items, personal care items, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, baggies and cereal.
Charity honored
cial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Michael Thatcher, President of the New Jerseybased charity rating organization, made the announcement.
102821R
The Berlin Lions Agricultural Fair announces the 2nd Annual Berlin’s Got Talent Show
Auditions will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6, 5 to 9 p.m., on the Blacktop Stage at the Berlin Fairgrounds.
R219078v2
Berlin’s Got Talent
Friday, August 30, 2019
A12
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
Carr From A8
and raspberry and pumpkin. You just couldn’t go wrong. It was all good.
Well, it was good “eatins” alright, but not for quite some time. I mowed my way through those treasures like there was no tomorrow. No self-control whatsoever. I had them for breakfast
and for lunch and for a snack in the evening. As I saw my stack dwindling I tried to pace myself. That didn’t work before and it didn’t work now. Those
muffins do not allow for any kind of pacing. They called out to me almost constantly, and would not leave me alone. They nagged me, actually. I even put some in the freezer, in a vain attempt
SERVICE DIRECTORY
ED
C
We Work Year Round!
No Job Too Small or Large
219359
R209687
CV
Quality Driveways
196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.
Residential & Commercial CT Lic. Arbor # S-5765
(860) 349-0157
35+ yrs
Experience CT REG. #580903
211654
Water Problems & Drainage Work Tree & Stump Removal
Durham/ Middlefield
LICENSED & INSURED
Beautiful Driveways that last!
Home Improvement & Repairs
Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling
Commercial
Over 30 Years Experience
Now Scheduling Work for Fall & Winter Interior Painting Andy Golschneider • (860) 349-3549 CT Lic. #HIC 606826 Durham, CT
• Painting/Dry Wall • Tile Flooring • Basements/Skylights • Decks/Patios/Sheds • Odd Projects • No Job Too Small
CT Lic. 0612088
R217675v2
1287231 105650R
RSDL
GOLSCHNEIDER PAINTING
Robert Trombetta 860-798-5374 Middlefield, CT
Holly Locks Hair Styling
219556v2
Holly Pearce Licensed Cosmetologist Open Tuesday & Friday 9–6 Wednesday & Thursday 9–9, Saturday 9–4 Appointments Necessary
HIC #577319
- HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS KLEAN GUTTER - LEAF GUARD – CT’S EXCLUSIVE DEALER LIFETIME - “NO CLOG” - WARRANTY
FREE ESTIMATES
212303v2 74363-01
Roofing-Siding-Windows-Decks-Gutters PHONE: 203-639-0032
312 Main Street • Durham, CT • 860-349-3177 210559v2
R INTERIO
GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
Steven Bartunek Director of Sales/Marketing sbartunek@rddk.com
HOME BUSINESS HEALTH BOAT AUTO LIFE
DESIGNS • INSTALLATIONS • RENOVATIONS
860-719-1917
50 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457 www.rddk.com
lindajoneshomeimprovements@gmail.com HIC 644311
219410v2
I N S U R A N C E
402 Main St., 860-349-9881 (mfcct.com) has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious traditions.
Notre Dame/ St. Colman Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, and St. Colman Church, 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860349-3058. Mass schedule: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. at Notre Dame; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Colman; Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Notre Dame. Rock of Refuge Church 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A nondenominational Christian/ Pentecostal Church.
Tel: 860-346-6611 Fax: 860-347-6772
Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Ceilings • Flooring • Interior • Doors
Middlefield Federated Church
Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School offered with activities.
212413
Residential
Faith Church of the Epiphany
PAVING
220033
Available 365 Days a Year Large Take Down Specialists #1 Customer Satisfaction
WE DO GREAT WORK ALL THE TIME Bucket Truck Service Chipper Service Stump Grinding Storm Clean-up Skilled Climbers FREE ESTIMATES 203-758-0261 Ed Brashe, Owner/Operator LICENSED • FULLY INSURED
1289953 102794R
REEMAN , LL
T
T HE
So in a few short days those coveted muffins were just a memory. I have noticed that my pants have gone rogue and decided to become a bit snug. I am sure this is in no way related to me munching my way through dozens of muffins! Well, I guess I could say that I really do have a muffin top now. Or the whole bakery! Worth it!
CONSUMER ALERT
• Is your contractor registered with Secretary of State? • Does your contractor have Workman’s Comp? • Has he changed his company name? • Does CT Registration # match company name? • Does your contractor use a sub-contractor? • Always ask these questions before signing.
to slow myself down. That did not work, either. It is astonishingly easy to take something out of the freezer.
Sunday service at 11 a.m., Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
The Durham Farmers Market takes place Thursdays from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on the Durham Town Green, rain or shine, until Sept. 12.
Call Sue VanDerzee at 860-
WHEN QUALITY MATTERS! On Saturday, Sept. 14, Dave 349-0777 for further inforKing, of the Old Saybrook ion. Family Owned mat & Operated COMMERCIAL version of the Giving Gar- since 1985
$150 OFF
Commercial Sealcoating 15,000 sq. ft. or more New customers only. Limit 1 coupon per customer Offers not to be combined. Expires 5/18/19
RESIDENTIAL
$35 OFF
Fully Insured References Available CT Lic. #548957
SERVICE DIRECTORY New customers only. Limit 1 coupon per customer Offers not to be combined. Expires 5/18/19
CLEAN UP AND REPAIR WINTER’S DAMAGE
Complete Asphalt Maintenance
Haddam Bulletin • April 2019
Insured Arborist Service Lic. #S-5428
Welcoming Allan’s Tree Service Customers
AURORA TREE REMOVAL Bucket Truck/Crane/Climbing Stump Grinding • Chipping • Lot Clearing • Tree & Shrub Installation • Storm Damage Clean-ups
Owner on Every Job • Free Estimates Fully Insured Contractor’s Lic #558031
DESIGN • CONSTRUCT • MAINTAIN
860-966-7977
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Over 40 Years of Experience
Remodeling Kitchens • Bathrooms Roofing • Siding • Windows Additions
bearrocklandscaping.com 216411
860-346-0409 You need someone you can trust to do the digging. Call Randy Whitehouse, 860-349-1904.
WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC. Durham, Connecticut | CT Lic. #554559 Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
MEDIA THAT MOVES YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
>>
To advertise, contact Jim Mizener at (203) 317-2312 jmizener@rjmediagroup.com
208861
Q
Fully Licensed & Insured
Debra S. Nelson, Psy.D. & Stacia K. Bjarnason, Ph.D. 199 Main Street, Durham, CT Durham, CT 860-788-3231 860-788-3231 www.BrownstonePsychological.com
R219810_v2
860-349-1904 | whitehouseconstructioninc.com Q
860-250-7285
Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC
SEPTIC ISSUES?
Paving • Gravel Driveway Restoration • Top Soil Retaining Walls Paving Gravel Driveway Restoration Top •Soil Retaining Septic Systems Excavator, Backhoe + Walls • Drainage Drainage Stump Grinding • Septic Systems • Excavator, Backhoe + Dozer Dozer Work Work •Light Light&& Heavy Heavy Hauling Hauling •Residential Residential++Commercial Commercial
DURHAM, CT
R220110v2
- STONEWORK - TREE REMOVAL - FIREWOOD
Ahearn Builders
1289925 79167-01
The garden working group will supply drinks, and everyone is welcome to bring a sandwich—or not—and listen to our fascinating local speakers. These programs are free, open to all and should last about an hour. All programs will be held rain or shine; in the garden if it’s not raining and in the adjacent Middlefield Community Center if it is.
860-539-5879
217412
860-349-1918
The Durham-Middlefield Giving Garden is bursting with produce and pollinatorfriendly flowers. To encourage visitors, we are hosting speakers at the garden every Saturday through Sept. 14 at noon (with the exception of Aug. 31, Labor Day weekend).
• Expert large tree and limb removal • Crane, bucket and climbing service • 24 hour emergency service • Locally owned & operated with 18 years experience
860-345-4686
R213682
Giving Garden programs
Please & Thank you.
Specializing in Removing Large Trees in Small Spaces
Cleaning and Sweeping of
Haddam
Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. with a scramble start at 1 followed by dinner. The fee is $125 per golfer. To sign up, contact Lou Battipaglia at 860-402-0848 or Dave Laducer at 860-343-3273.
Residential Sealcoating 1,500 sq. ft. or more
Parking Lots, Sidewalks, As the Coginchaug Area Driveways, and Private Roads Transition Giving Garden LLC Asphalt Repairs: working group moves forAprons, Sidewalks, Speed Bumps, Curbs, Sink Holes, and ward with the Durham-MidHaddam Pot Holes dlefield Giving Garden at the SEALCOATING Middlefield Community CenParking Lots • Driveways • Roads & Private Roads ter, all are invited to come to 860-345-4686 Hot Rubberized Crack Repair Roads/Driveways/Parking Lots Seal every-other-month open Call for aCoating • Hot Rubberize Crack Repairs Line Striping and Stenciling FREE Estimate meetings to chart the way Asphalt • Line OilRepairs and Gas Stains Treated Striping forward into more exciting LICENSED & INSURED programs leading to sustainability in our communities. - Landscape Design For more information, con- Landscape Install tact Carol Bufithis at 860-209- Hydroseeding 8497, Joanne Nytch at 860- Pavers/Bluestone 682-5375 or Nancy Winship - Excavation/Grading Poole at 860-539-1466. - Drainage Work - Organic Land Care - Sustainable Landscapes
RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS
The Knights of Columbus Council 12289 will host a golf outing Saturday, Sept. 21 at Quarry Ridge GC, 9 Rose Hill Road, Portland.
219453v2
Coginchaug Area Transition
Golf outing
den, will present a program on composting.
R220431v2
24
On Sept. 7, Durham musician Susan Peak will present Songs in the Garden.
CAHILL
CAHILL SEPTIC SERVICE EST. 1965
• Septic tank cleaning • Septic systems installed & repaired • Sewer drain cleaning • Portable restroom rentals
270 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEFIELD • 860-349-8551
R209689
Farmers Market
A13
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, August 30, 2019
Legal Notices & Classifieds
Reach over 310,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953
RJ MEDIA GROUP | Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | HOMEBASE Digital | Berlin Citizen | Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times | The Post Help Wanted
Autos Wanted
$3,000 SIGNING BONUS!* DATTCO IS HIRING LICENSED SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE DURHAM & MIDDLETOWN/ CROMWELL AREAS
Appliances
Wanted To Buy
ALL-AMERICAN - Pressure Cooker/Canner, never used, 21 1/2 qt. $75. (203) 237-1752.
AARON’S BUYING
Lawn and Garden
FUN EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENTS BRING YOUR CHILD TO WORK FAMILY WORK ENVIRONMENT REWARDING WORK, MEANINGFUL CAREER
Must have current CT CDL Class B with P+S endorsements
LIMITED TIME OFFER!
APPLY NOW! www.dattco.com/jobs *Bonus applies to individuals that apply between August 15-September 30, 2019.
DATTCO is an equal opportunity employer ANGE LU TAILOR LOCAL TREE SERVICE - Seeking Seamstress - Looking for part-time or Tailor, full-time of help, must have valid part-time. Call 203driver’s license. Call 675-4539. (860) 438-7359.
ELECTRICIAN - Seeking a reliable, customer oriented, licensed electrician with residential and commercial service work experience. Applicants must have a clean driving record with a valid driver’s license. Benefits include 401K with match, Medical/Dental, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, etc. Please call 860-223-2920 or email resume to office@bigelowelectricinc.com NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE $400-$600 - Every 2 weeks + Tips (Depending upon area.) Routes available in the following towns: Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire, Middletown, Middlefield, Durham and Berlin. 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 2:00 A.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. Call Vinny at (860) 8466399 before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow.
WATER ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
SUVs (2) TWO CHEROKEE CHIEFS - For sale ‘99 & ‘00. Asking $1,800 for both. Negotiable. John, (860) 804-3840
Condos For Rent MERIDEN - East Side, 2 BRs, fully applianced. No pets. (203) 2354853.
Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
R220377
A14
MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $14 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
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.
BUYING MACHINIST Top Soil, Compost TOOLBOXES - Tools FOR SALE. Catering to & tooling, contents of small deliveries. Call Bob Lost and Found machine shops, home (203) 415-0723 workshops and small FOUND - Fishing lure lathes. Call anytime VERY NICE tackle box at MacK860-985-5760 SCREENED enzie Reservior. Call 203.265. 6035 to ID TOPSOIL and retrieve. $25/yard delivered, LOST CAT - Female, all 3 yd, $100 min. delivery black, no collar, 1 year Call Jim 860-982-4819 old, named Kit Kat, vic. Elmwood Circle area of Cheshire. 203-687- Miscellaneous For Sale 6612. CONSEW - #206RB-1 (Japan) High speed single needle; Compound Pets For Sale walking foot/Needle DEE’S ANTIQUES feed with stand and Buying Collectibles. motor. $750 or B/O. Jewelry & Silver. SINGER #20U33 (JaChina. Glass. Military. pan) High speed indusMusical. Anything Old trial zig zag machine; Single needle with & Unusual. Single stand and motor. $500 item to an estate. or B/O. 203-238-1993. 203.235.8431.
The Town of Wallingford Water Division is seeking a responsible and skilled individual to maintain, repair, and calibrate all of the electrical or electronic equipment pertaining to water treatment and distribution systems and operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and (2) two yrs. of college level education or specialized Yorkies, Yorkipoos, maintenance training and Old English Bull (4) four yrs. of experidogs, Shih Tzu’s, ence in the repair and maintenance of electrical Bengal kittens, Boxers & Pug Puppies, $550+ equipment or gradua860.930.4001 tion from an accredited college or university with Tag Sales a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and (1) one NGHBRHD TAG SALE - End of street Toad yr. of experience. Salary: Ridge Rd., Middlefield, $28.36 - $34.46 per hour, Sat., 8/31, 9-4. Furn., plus an excellent fringe clothes, toys, misc. benefit package. Apply STORMVILLE to: Human Resources AIRPORT Department, Town of Flea Market Wallingford, 45 South Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, over Main Street, Wallingford, 500 exhibitors, 8-4, Rain CT 06492. Fax #: (203) or Shine. 428 Rte. 216 294-2084. Closing date Stormville, NY. will be September 16, Free admission 2019 or the date the 50th & parking. No pets. application is received, whichever occurs first. Exhibitor space available. (845) 221-6561. EOE.
Wood Fuel Heating Equipment TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD CALL FOR DETAILS 203-238-2149 Wanted To Buy
1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ Todd Shamock 203.494.1695Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made.
1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499
GO MOBILE /Classifieds
CONNECT WITH US SOCIALLY FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL
Town Times | towntimes.com Wanted To Buy
Friday, August 30, 2019 Wanted To Buy
Wanted To Buy
Businesses & Services
GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Cleaning Services Buying and providing services all over ConHATE CLEANING - We necticut. These are just love it! To Go Cleaning a FEW of the things is the one to call, (203) we are looking for: An999-6837. tiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, MuWANTED Individual ***NEED sical Instruments (Saxfirearms, collections & Electrical Services EXTRA ophones, Trumpets, Viestates including military CASH?*** olins, Flutes, Clarinets, & related items.Federally TEC ELECTRICAL Always buying coins, Trombone & SO MUCH licensed firearms dealer. Service LLC All Phases MORE) Advertising gold, silver, antiques, Gunsmith, appraisals, of Electrical Work. 24 Items, Wristwatches collectibles, estate & broRichard Pleines, (860) (Broken or Not), Pocket ken or unwanted jewelry. hr. Emergency Service. Watches, Tools (Ma663-2214. Small Jobs Welcome. Live auction & estate chinist, Woodworking, 203.237.2122 services. Musical Instruments & MORE) Doorstops, Rick’s Antiques Clocks, Oil Paintings, Instruction & Coins, 428 N. ColOld Signs, Old PhoFencing tographs, Old Postony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. cards, Brewery Items, 203.269.9888. CORNERSTONE Hunting & Fishing, PEZ ricksantiques Fence & Ornamental Dispensers, Costume andcoins.com Gates. All types of Jewelry, Broken Jewelfence. Res/Comm. AFA ry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Cert. Ins’d. Call John Military Items, Swords Uvino 203-237-4283. & Bayonets, Helmets & CT Reg #601060. Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Music By Roberta Lighters & Pipes, FounGutters Perform. Instruct voicetain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order all ages+levels. Piano GUTTERS DON’T Items, Religious Items, begin.-interm. WORK Industrial Items, Win860-406-4676. chester Items, Sikorsky If they’re dirty! For gutItems, Pratt & Whitney ter cleaning, Call Kevin Items, Colt Items, Na(203) 440-3279 Fully ins. tive American Items, CT# 569127 Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk FACEBOOK.COM/ Art, Statues, Bronzes, RECORDJOURNAL Trains, Cameras, Mid NEWSPAPER Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political TWITTER.COM/ Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & AutoRECORD_JOURNAL graphs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. give us a call at your INSTAGRAM.COM/ Exp. Call today for Free earliest convenience. estimate. 203-440-3535 RECORDJOURNAL Grassy Hill Auctions Ct. Reg. #578887 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
CONNECT WITH US SOCIALLY
Classifieds Open 8–5 Monday thru Friday. Call Us.
Home Improvements
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Junk Removal
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping
AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
Masonry
Roofing
Roof Repair or Replacement, Chimney Repair, Skylight Replacement. Free est. CT #0651199 (860) 877-3006
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
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. W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
Painting Wallpapering
Handyperson
Home Improvements
MOWING Landscape Designing. Tree work. (860) 406-2771.
203-238-1953
Get Listed. Get Results.
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
203-238-1953
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.
Landscaping
A15
FALLCleanups, Tree Removal & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860.719.3953
#1 PAINTER’S EDGE 15% off Houses. Decks.Sheetrock. Popcorn Repair. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Plumbing
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. CORNERSTONE Water heater replaceFence & Ornamental ments. 15% Sr citizen J&M LANDSCAPE LLC Gates. All types of disc. Member of BBB. Yalesville Construction Lawn cutting. Hedge fence. Res/Comm. AFA 203-238-2820. Specializing in all phases trimming. Mulch & Stone Cert. Ins’d. Call John of residential & work. Sheds/driveways. Uvino 203-237-4283. CT commercial roofing. Stump grinding. Gutter Power Washing Reg #601060. Senior citizen discount cleaning. Senior/Vet Insured Free est. discount. 860.349.8135. #1 PAINTER’S EDGE 203-265-5200 Free quote. MOBILE WASH HIC#0631937 Chemicals safe for house & plants. 25 yrs. JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC, - We specialize exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 Tree Services in weeding beds, Ins. 860.538.5520 mulching, top soil, hedge & bush trimPOWER WASHING A Better Cut ming . We do all your Is Spring Cleaning on Specializing in tree landscape needs. THE OUTSIDE removal, trimming, Top quality work at reasonable prices. FREE Estimates chipping & grinding. #616311, Fully lic. & #569127 Call Kevin Call for free estimate. ins. 203-213-6528 203-440-3279 203-945-1808.
STUFF TO SELL? Call Us.
203-238-1953
Friday, August 30, 2019
Town Times | towntimes.com
R219561v2
A16