Town Times Sept. 20, 2019 by Record Journal

www.towntimes.com

Volume 23, Number 25

Friday, September 20, 2019

Knitting group aims to spread love around By Everett Bishop Town Times

Some of the soap sacks made by Middlefield's Time to Knit group. The group sews, knits and crochets different items for those in need. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times

and

C Gr ayne s fam W nd hi a

ily

Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times

Superintendent responds to ‘racist’ social media post Earlier this month, a student at Frank Ward Strong School experienced what her mother described as “beyond severe racism” in a Facebook post. At the Wednesday, Sept. 11 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi addressed the issue. “We unfortunately have had a situation involving racism, and, again, I have to compliment our collective staff for

having protocols, procedures and remaining student-centered at all times,” Veronesi said. Veronesi met with several other school administrators to discuss a response. One idea was to hold a focus group at Strong School this fall to allow students to talk about their experience with diversity and inclusion at school.

port staff members of color” for the 2020 school year and is looking into including stipends in the teachers’ contract for “an equity and well being leader at each school,” Veronesi said. A cultural competency class for high schoolers as well as increased education for faculty and staff members also was proposed. — Everett Bishop

The district plans to hire “two certified and two sup-

Sat, Sept 21, 2019 • 9:00am–12:00pm Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood St, New Britain, CT

MOTORCA AGE R NT

l ng ha uri ars ini t a M ar fe

The Board of Education met on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to discuss the beginning of the school year as well as issues at Strong School involving racism.

General: $10 • Seniors (65+): $8 • Children 12 & under: Free Spectator parking will be on Klingberg Family Center’s campus

KlingbergMotorcarSeries.org This is the final event of the season, featuring a traditional car show (pre-1979), a display of vintage supercars, and activities for all ages.

• SERIES

•

Benefitting Children & Families R220904

“It’s an event where veterans go to receive any service you can think of and A knitting group based out they can get everything of the Middlefield Federat- done,” said Vicki Berry, ed Church does more than founder of Time to Knit. just chat, knit and crochet. It helps stitch the commu- This year, the annual Veterans Stand Down event is nity together. scheduled for today, Time to Knit meets the Sept. 20. It’s hosted by the second and fourth Thurs- state Department of Veterday of every month, ans Affairs and takes place spending time in the at the Rocky Hill campus. evenings getting together Typically, hundreds of vetto knit, sew and crochet erans show up to connect for a common good. The with services. The outgroup started six months reach effort by dozens of ago creating handmade organizations helps vetersoap sacks for a local doans with an array of needs, mestic violence center. such as assistance for legal, health, financial, adSince then, the group has diction and recovery conmoved to a new cause: Veterans Stand Down. See Knit, A24

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

THE DIRT GUY

Locals in college University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I., awarded Ethan Hayes of Middlefield a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and supply chain management (Magna Cum Laude).

Walk For Autism The 2nd Annual Benhaven Walk for Autism will take place Sunday, Sept. 29 at North Haven Middle School. The event features a 2-mile walk and a celebration offering live music,

USPS 021-924 Published weekly by Record-Journal at 500 S. Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450.

food, refreshments and more. To learn more about the walk, visit jbsports.com. Proceeds from the event benefit Benhaven, a local non-profit that serves individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities and related disabilities. To learn about donating or fundraising, email jody@jbsports.com or call 203-4815933.

After-school program The Pathways Youth Development confidence-building program at Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center in Middletown is an after-school program open to students in grades 6-12. Call 860-685-0008 for registration information.

Dogtoberfest

tume contest, fun dog trick and talent contests, food, raffle prizes, and much more. To register your dog for the contests, or to be a sponsor or vendor, visit theanimalhavenct.org.

Financial Aid Night Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a college funding workshop program for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m., in the Julian Thayer Auditorium. Resources for merit-aid, tax code incentives, need-based aid information and how to best use college savings funds will be discussed. Parents of all students are welcome. For more information, call the school counseling office, 860-349-7221.

Register to vote If you wish to vote in Durham’s municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you must be registered to vote in Durham.

Summer may be over, but the fall fun is just beginning. Dogtoberfest, The Animal Haven’s annual fall festival, The last day to register to is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, noon to 3 p.m., on the vote for the November election is Tuesday, Oct. 29. North Haven Green.

Periodicals postage paid at Meriden, CT and at additional mailing offices.

The event features live music, a dog and human cos-

TT-USPSBOX

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

Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and busineses in Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall.

Absentee ballot application forms can be downloaded from the town website and the Secretary of State’s website, or can be obtained from the Town Clerk. Voter registration cards are available at Durham Public Library, Durham Town Hall, online, or from the Durham Registrars of Voters.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS Advertise with us. 203-317-2312

860-303-0500 Fall is the best time to top-dress your lawn – Call us for the greatest topsoil in town!

www.DirtGuyTopsoil.com

354 Main Street, Durham 860-788-2365 American Made Furniture Kitchen Islands, TV Stands, Bookcases Come check out our fall decor and so much more! Follow us on Facebook:

atouchofcountryct

J.C. FARM & GREENHOUSES 385r Wallingford Rd. (Rt. 68) Durham, CT (860) 349-5649

Fresh Tomatoes other Fresh Native Corn and & Tomatoes and other Fruits & Vegetables Fruits & Vegetables Tomatoes, Eggplant Hardy Mums Now Available 8” Pots $4.99 eachPeppers & Green 5 for $20.00for Canning Available 12” Hanging & Planters by pre-order only $17.99 each | 2 for $32.00

Hardy Mums Now Available Pumpkins, Gourds, Corn Stalks, 8” Pots $4.99 5 for $20.00 Apples,each Hay -Bales

221560

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Record-Journal 500 S. Broad Street Meriden, CT 06450

601 Guilford Road Durham, CT 06422

R220556

In Brief

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON.-FRI. 9-6:30, SAT. 8-6, SUN. 8-5

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

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

FASANO, GOP DECRY SURCHARGE

‘Restaurant tax’ has exploded into broad grocery hike Shoppers will pay a higher sales tax rate on far more than restaurant meals when a new 1 percent surcharge kicks in on Oct. 1, Republican lawmakers charged last week.

legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee as an option to funnel more revenue into cities and towns. Communities would be allowed to keep the extra sales tax receipts generated by businesses within their borders.

ing the money to the towns, the state would keep the revenue.

“They consider this a meal,” Fasano said, holding up a power bar. What was described as a tax on prepared meals evolved into a levy on meals, snacks and other foods that could be purchased and consumed with little or no work, Can-

860-343-9231

MIDDLEFIELD Apartment for Rent

Pressure Treated • Composite Decking Hidden Fasteners • Vinyl Railing Systems Licensed and Insured. Lic #0640050

Thomas Chiari | 203-915-8037 | thomasbchiari@gmail.com www.linosmarket.com

We also have Bulk Stone, Top Soil, Mulch Low Prices, Great Quality & Service... What Else is There?

Funerals, Special Occasions or Just Because www.unclebobsgarden.com • OPEN 7 DAYS CT Cont. Lic# HIC 0567099

AN ITALIAN SPECIALTY MARKET!

2 re m , M a i n S t 4 9-1

191 Meriden Road (Rte 66) Middlefield • 860-704-8414 FULL SERVICE FLORIST

R221321

R221754

Demo • Repair • Rebuild

The concept of a sales tax hike on prepared foods originally was proposed by the

Best Price Around!

A Division of TBC Enterprises

47 r

GOP lawmakers predicted the new tax, which was adopted by the Democratcontrolled legislature and signed by Gov. Ned Lamont, also a Democrat, will amount to a sweeping sales tax hike on many consumables that most residents consider to be groceries — and which therefore should be tax-exempt.

Large Selection of MUMS, ASTERS, FALL PERENNIALS & ORNAMENTAL GRASS NEW SHIPMENT OF COBBLESTONES

2 bedroom, on second floor, $1,100.00 per month, includes heat and hot water, no dogs, no smoking indoors, 2 months security plus one months rent. CALL 860-982-3000

DECKS...JUST DECKS

8” pots 4 for $18 Larger sizes available R221629

“It opens up so many items to taxation,” said Deputy House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford. “… At best this [tax legislation] was slippy work. At worst it was very purposeful.”

Call Now For Free Landscaping Estimates

See Groceries, A10

Approximately 800 sq. ft.

FLORIST & GARDEN CENTER MUM S ARE HERE !

Smaller quantities of prepared foods subject to the new tax include: Popsicles and ice cream cones sold individually; Frozen deserts of less than one pint; Lettuce or greens-based salads in containers of eight ounces or less; Doughnuts, muffins, rolls bagels and pastries if five or fewer are sold at one time

Middlefield OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

UNCLE BOB’S

“It is simply a money grab, that’s all it is,” Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, RNorth Haven, said during a mid-day press conference in the Legislative Office Building Thursday, Sept. 12.

delora said.

R220864

But regardless of who was getting the tax receipts, the tax itself was described largely as a tax on restaurant food or on “prepared meals.” In other words, someone But when Lamont opposed a who purchased a grinder The extra penny will come committee plan also to raise and small soda combination, on each dollar spent on pop- income tax rates on the ineven at a supermarket, sicles and other frozen would pay the extra tax. vestment earnings of Contreats, doughnuts and necticut’s wealthiest resiYet when the Department of bagels, pizza slices, hot dogs, dents, the administration Revenue Services released a smoothies, power bars, a hot and Democratic legislative policy statement to instruct bag of popcorn, and even leaders scrambled to find retailers on how to apply the pre-packaged bags of lettuce other revenue-raising opnew tax, it was applied to a and spinach, according to tions. much wider range of prewritten guidance prepared pared foods. The tax on prepared foods for grocery stores and other remained in the new state retailers by the Department Sandwiches and grinders — budget — but instead of givof Revenue Services. whether sold at a restaurant, The effective sales tax rate of 7.35 percent also applies to beer, fruit juices, milkshakes, hot chocolate, wine, and distilled alcohol like brandy or rum. It even applies to coffee and tea if purchased prepared to drink, rather than as coffee grounds or in tea bags.

grocery store or convenience store — were included in the memo listing “examples of taxable meals.” But so were much smaller quantities of prepared foods.

R220906

By Keith M. Phaneuf © The Connecticut Mirror

C T • (8 60) 3

(860) 349-1717 860-349-1717 472 Main Street, Durham, Please place cateringCT orders in advance! linosmarket.com

472 Main St., Durham, CT

Just a Reminder... Lino’s will close for vacation Monday, Sept. 23rd. We will re-open on Wednesday Oct. 2nd.

we are on facebook

Thank you for your understanding! Hours: M-F 7am-7pm Sat. 7am-6pm, Closed Sunday

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Pediatric hero addresses ‘Take Steps’ fundraising walk By Everett Bishop Town Times

TEAMWORK In late August, the Coginchaug Blue Devils football team, in cooperation with the Rocky Hill High School football team, held a nonperishable food drive during their first scrimmage. The community support was overwhelming, and the goods went to the Amazing Grace Food Pantry.

Serving ALL of Connecticut & the Northeast

COURIER & TRUCKING

through a tough time,” said Brandi, who also spoke about her own fight MADISON — A crowd with ulcerative colitis. Digathered at Hammonasset agnosed in the first grade, Beach State Park Saturday, Brandi remembers not Sept. 14, with one comfeeling herself. She was mon goal: to find a cure out of school often and for Crohn’s disease and couldn’t play the sports ulcerative colitis. she enjoyed. The Crohn’s & Colitis After years of doctor’s visFoundation’s Connecticut its, and searching for the chapter hosted its annual right medication, finally, Take Steps Shoreline Brandi is back to doing Walk to raise money for the things she loves. This research into inflammato- includes playing travel ry bowel diseases such as hockey and softball, and Crohn’s. The walk raised watersports, such as padmore than $10,000. dleboarding, wakeboarding and waterskiing. She is This year, the chapter named 11-year-old North even learning how to surf. Haven native Emelia “Emelia made a point to Brandi as its pediatric introduce herself to a couhero. Brandi spoke to ple of the kids today,” said youngsters at the event Brandi’s mother, Sarah. who struggle with inflam- “She introduced herself to matory bowel diseases one little girl in particular and read a speech before who isn’t feeling very well the walk kicked off. and the little girl was so “To be honest, I think ev- happy to meet her. It was really sweet.” eryone here who has Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis is a hero for fighting See Walk, A6

Complete Dental Care For The Entire Family

MOVING & PACKING

WHY CHOOSE US?

Complete Affordable Family Dental Care!

Customer oriented | Affordable prices Family owned | Professional & Reliable

10% Senior Discount Call Now For A FREE Consultation

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE! www.CentralCTtrans.net

NO NEED to be without TEETH

5 Styles starting at $250*

Call for an free estimate today - (203) 630-2287

DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER Extractions and Dentures at same appointment! Relines and Repairs while you wait.

OUR SERVICES

Moving | Packing | Storage | Courier

533 S. Broad St. Townline Sq. Plaza

ORANGE 203.799.3311

501 Boston Post Rd. Liberty Sq. Plaza *Offer expires on 11/30/19 *Must present coupon to receive special offer.

R213467

All denture material ADA Approved.

newenglanddentalct.com

220993

Residential & Commercial | CT, NJ, NY, MA

956 Old Colony Rd | Meriden, CT 06451 | 203-630-2287

Dentures available in 24 hours

MERIDEN 203.238.7968

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Letters to the Editor No transparency Editor : I learned at last week's meeting of the Board of Education that they have taken action to change over the district schools' heating systems from oil to natural gas.

I encourage everyone to seriously consider the fallout of the current plan and request that contact be made with local officials regarding this issue. Donia Viola

Editor : Laura Francis is looking toward the future of Durham’s economic growth. As a member of the Durham Economic Development Commission and former business owner in Durham, I assure you that one of Laura’s main goals is to support our businesses as a public official and as a loyal customer.

Laura helped the EDC engage an economic development consultant with whom we began to lay the foundation for future growth. With Laura’s assistance, our commission is conferring with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center to serve as our consultant for continued advancement. Laura has the Morganti family’s vote.

Middlefield does it right Editor : The state legislature and the governor still don’t get it. They continue to tax and spend their way through our wallets. In Middlefield, we are so fortunate to have First Selectman Ed Bailey and SeSee Letters, A8

Janet Morganti

First Month Rent Free!

EXECUTIVE OFFICES

R221500

Professionals

The removal cost of the furnaces, and other infrastructure to accommodate the new design needed, will be very expensive. Also, now is the time to recognize that we should be diligent in excluding fossil fuels when they have been directly linked to global warming. Consider the actual problems associated with natural gas: methane leakage. One of the most damaging greenhouse gases, it leaks throughout the extraction, transportation and burning processes. Carbon, also, escapes into the atmosphere from operating

Vote Francis

1234405 863556

Such an undertaking should be in consort with the town leaders along with the residents. This is just another indication of how the Superintendent of Schools and BOE choose to deny the populace a vote in matters of importance. They cannot claim transparency and look the other way.

plants. Worse, is the real possibility of an explosion when hookups and pipes fail.

860-349-7000 WayMiddlefield Road in Middlefield www.execoff.com 860-349-7000 6 Way 6Road, executiveofficesmsld.com

Dr. William Dr. WilliamBoylin, Boylin, Ph.D. Ph.D

William J. Lema, D.M.D.

Family Therapist

Serving Durham & Middlefield for 26 Years

William J. Lema, D.M.D. Accepting New General Family Dentistry Patients • Children & Adults

Family Therapist

Specializing in: in: Specializing

Substance Abuse • Teenagers Substance Abuse Grief &Teenagers Loss

Letters Policy

State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere

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:

Grief & Loss

R221494

R221469

R221502 R212900

Emergencies

(860) 349-7006

Root Canals

(Near Powder Ridge Ski Area)

William J. Lema, D.M.D. Regular 9am–6pm FillingsHours: Tues–Fri 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D.

6 Way Road, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern)

860-349-7006

R221498

Call us at 860-349-7016

206423

6 Way Road, Middlefield Tel. 349-7033

6 Way Road, Middlefield Email letters to news@ towntimes.com; mail to 500 860-349-7033 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 or fax to 203-639Now offering daytime hours 0210. Political letters Now (thoseoffering daytime hours that are about the upcoming election) will be limited to 100 words. Other letters are limited to 300 words. Town Times will print only one letter per person Personable & Compassionate each month. We reserve the Live-in and Hourly Caregivers right to edit letters. We do not are needed for in-home list names of people, organinon-medical care for elderly zations and businesses being thanked. Names of businessin the area. es are not allowed. Letters Flexible schedules, must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a supportive staff, phone number so The Citizen one-on-one care can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitOur caregivers are as valuable as our customers ted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for publication the following Friday.

Gum Therapy

9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic BondingTues.-Fri. • Gum Therapy Crowns & Bridges • Crowns & Bridges • Dentures & Repairs Dentures & Repairs • Emergencies • Fillings • Root Canals

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Walk

and weight loss.

From A4

Ulcerative colitis is one of two main inflammatory bowel diseases – the other being Crohn’s disease – affecting one in 200 Americans, according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

Emelia Brandi cuts the ribbon before the start of the Sept. 14 Take Steps Shoreline Walk at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. Everett Bishop, Town Times

E A S Y

G O T

L I V I N G

Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation in the colon or large intestine whereas Crohn’s typically targets the colon or the last part of the small intestine, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms can include abdominal and rectal pain, diarrhea, fatigue

J U S T

The Take Steps Shoreline Walk event also included face-painting, balloon animals, sack races, music and booths set up by Yale-New Haven Hospital and various pharmaceutical representatives. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Connecticut chapter took a moment to recognize those in attendance who had Crohn’s or colitis, having them stand next to a sign acknowledging how many

years they’ve lived with inflammatory bowel disease. “The community coming together, the camaraderie and really building up the strength and courage our patients deserve and need is really important. Also, finding a cure for these diseases,” said Alyssa Anderson, manager of the walk. “I see it on the horizon and I want to be a part of that.” ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @everett_bishop

We Can Help You See Clearly

E A S I E R .

DURHAM FAMILY EYE CARE

W i t h e n t ry f e e s s t a r t i n g u n d e r $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 yo u c a n a c c e s s

Connecticut’s most sought after residential living, while m a i n t a i n i n g t h e f i n a n c i a l f r e e d o m t o l i v e yo u r b e s t l i f e .

243 Main St, Durham • 860-349-2323 Call today while availability lasts!

212406

Eye Care • Contacts • Glasses

Perma Treat Corporation

203-599-4375

SLABWOOD BUNDLE 75/Picked Up 6 Bundle Delivery: $600 Single Bundle Delivery: $125 $

ALSO OFFERING PLOW STAKES & SCREENED TOP SOIL 218807

860-349-1133 Ask for Becky

R221218

Durham and Middlefield Residents Only

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Wine and Roses Sunday

Autumn/Winter 2019•2020

Want to drink wine and local craft beer while raising money for area charities? The North Haven Rotary Club will host its 19th Annual Wine & Roses Festival fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 22, 1 to 5 p.m., at Forget Me Not Flower Shop, 39 State St., North Haven. The event includes a winetasting competition, craft beer, food from local vendors, silent auction and live music. Tickets are available onsite. All proceeds benefit the many charities supported by the North Haven Rotary Club.

The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue

Around the World in 80 Minutes

THU 10/03/19 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

SUN 10/13/19 • 3:00pm

Music of the 1950s Doo Wop era

Fast-moving multi-media organ concert

Viva La Diva

Music of Aretha Franklin, Carole King & more

SAT 10/19/19 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Saturday: supercars of the past This Saturday, Sept. 21, Klingberg Vintage Motorcar event will be a treat for car lovers and history buffs alike. The event will offer a unique contrast between today’s supercars of power and style and vintage supercars of the past.

Laurel Canyon

Louis Prima Jr & the Witnesses

SAT 10/26/19 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

THU 11/07/19 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

SAT 11/16/19 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm SUN 11/17/19 • 2:00pm

Amore–The Love Songs

The Music of Chicago

SAT 02/01/20 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

SAT 02/22/20 • 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young

A mix of energy, fun, and music

Magic of Lyn

Masterful, mind-blowing illusionist

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood St., New Britain.

Activities for children and families include a photo scavenger hunt, face painting and lawn games. Also, food trucks will be on hand. Admission is $10. Seniors pay $8. Children 12 and under enter for free.

Sing-Along with Micky Dolenz of

Act out your rock star fantasy

FRI 11/29/19 • 8:00pm

For Sing-Along tickets visit monkeemeetandgreets.com For audience seating nelsonhallelimpark.com

Anthony Nunziata accompanied by Eugene Gwozdz

Box office: 203.699.5495 NelsonHallElimPark.com Season packages available

Connecticut Transit Authority

Buy your tickets today!

R221830

Two of the featured cars are owned by Berlin resident Curt Holtman; a yellow replica of a 1914 Stutz Bearcat and a red 1962 Ford Thunderbird. “It’s the most beautiful place in Connecticut to have a car show. And the cars are always amazing,” said Holtman.

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Source-to-sea cleanup effort slated for Sept. 28 provide cleanup supplies, and help by disposing of trash and recyclables. Any additional donations from businesses to help with the cleanup, such as snacks for the volunteers, would also be appreciated.

Source to Sea Cleanup is an The City of Middletown Pub- annual four-state community cleanup of the Connectilic Works Department will cut River and tributaries co-

Letters From A5

lectman Bob Yamartino steering our fiscal ship. Their years of effort have made Middlefield the “fiscal envy” of other small towns (and many large cities). At a time when the state budget continues in perpetual chaos due to the Democrats’ control, Middlefield is actually reducing the tax burden on homeowners. A rare feat indeed. For more fiscal stability in our town, please re-elect Ed Bailey and Bob Yamartino on Nov. 5. Kathleen Kokoszka

ordinated by the Connecticut River Conservancy. As a volunteer you will be one of thousands working watershed-wide on the same day to clean up our watershed. If you would like to participate as a volunteer, go to the online sign-up page. If you would like to make a donation, contact the Connecticut River Coastal Conserva-

tion District at 860-3463282, or ctrivercoastal@conservect.org. The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Middletown, works to conserve the natural resources of towns in the lower Connecticut River watershed and coastal areas. -- Press Release

Durham's legislative team, I have seen firsthand Laura's incredible leadership and her ability to work with evEditor : eryone. She is a respected municipal expert who everyDurham certainly is a very special place. It's remarkable one seeks out for advice. how it has remained a Laura has devoted so much quaint New England town to the town she loves. Join while meeting all the growme in supporting Laura ing needs of a vital commu- Francis for reelection and nity. Laura Francs has keep Durham the very speplayed a major role in makcial place it is and continues ing that happen. to be.

Keep Durham special

As all of Connecticut struggles to regain its economic footing, Durham has stood out.

State Rep. Noreen Kokoruda

Backing Bailey Recently, Durham was named second in the state in Editor : real estate recovery. It's no First Selectman Ed Bailey surprise that families want has proven leadership that to move here. As part of has kept Middlefield moving forward.

SUDOKU

We are indeed fortunate to have Ed Bailey as a tireless, dedicated leader who puts the needs of residents first in every decision that he makes. The office of first selectman should not be taken lightly: it is a full-time, challenging position that requires countless evening meetings in addition to a rigorous daytime schedule. The dedication that Ed Bailey has demonstrated in 10 years on the Board of Selectmen is amazing and shows a deep love and commitment to our town. Vote for Ed Bailey, First Selectman. R213837v3

On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District and the City of Middletown Commission on Conservation and Agriculture are leading a Coginchaug River cleanup at Vet-

erans Park in Middletown. The cleanup is being held in conjunction with the Connecticut River Source to Sea Cleanup. In case of heavy rain or stormy weather, the cleanup will be postponed until Sunday, Sept. 29, same time.

R213836v3

Join the fun, be part of a "source-to-sea" effort, and help clean the river.

Jon Brayshaw

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Through retail service and construction Brothers pool has been bringing family and friends together since 1988

HOT TUB SALE Visit our showroom displaying a full line of hot tubs and swim spas for any budget.

Pay No Interest For 60 Months or Cash In For Additional 10% OFF Your Purchase Immediate Delivery • Wet Testing Available

Your Local Dealer • We’re Here All Year! 250 Main Street, Wallingford

221728

203-265-5980 • www.BrothersPool.com

A10

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Groceries From A3

Loose cookies, if less than five are sold at one time; Pizza, cake and pie, if sold by the slice; Hot dogs served heated or on a bun; Popcorn, kettle corn and nuts served heated; Soup sold in containers holding eight ounces or less; Cooked chicken sold by the piece, and whole cooked chickens; “Meal replacement" bars.

A visionary approach to cataract surgery. Yale New Haven Health’s Shoreline Medical Center in Guilford now has today’s most advanced laser for safer, gentler and more precise cataract surgery. A typical procedure is done in less than one hour. And our specialists offer lens implants that improve your vision – often eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. Expert and compassionate care, with a focus on the best possible outcome for your vision. And it’s all available to you at our newly reimagined outpatient surgical center, located close to home.

Democratic legislative leaders said Republican criticism of the budget are unfair, given that the GOP offered no plan last spring. Democratic lawmakers and Lamont averted a multi-billion-dollar projected deficit in the new, two-year budget without increasing income tax rates, but Democrats said that meant making many tough decisions.

Shoreline Medical Center 111 Goose Lane Guilford, CT ynhh.org/shoreline

“It’s apparently easier for the GOP to criticize rather than do the work of presenting their own budget,” said Max Reiss, Lamont’s communications director. “Connecticut will have the largest rainy day fund in history and this budget maintains and grows our reserves, providing reliability and predictability for our taxpayers, businesses, and those looking to invest in our state well into the future.” “I’m still waiting for the Republican budget,” said Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, cochairwoman of the Appropriations Committee. “I feel it is a little bit disingenuous.” The legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis estimated back in early June that the tax surcharge would raise $48.3 million between Oct. 1 and the end of the fiscal year on June 30, and $65.8 million in 2020-21, during its first full fiscal year of implementation. But Republican lawmakers asked OFA last week to recalculate its projections based upon the DRS guidelines. R214556

See Groceries, A25

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A11

A12

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

THURSDAY, September 26 FAIR HOURS: 4 PM - 10 PM 4 pm 4:15 pm 5 pm 5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm 7 - 10 pm 7:30 pm Approx 9 pm

Opening Ceremony — Town Hall Admissions Gate Everlasting Tribute Dedication — Everlasting Tributeat Antique Farm Equipment Demo — South End Farm Museum Bored of Education: Youth Rock Band — Center Stage Great Green Mountain Band — Green Stage Great Lakes Timber Show — South of Youth Building Demolition Derby — Motorized Events Area Vinyl Revolution — Center Stage Fireworks — Over Whites Farm

Durham Fair Grounds 70 Maple Ave #64, Durham, CT OPERATING HOURS Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm 9:00am – 10:00pm Friday: Saturday: 9:00am – 11:00pm Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm ADDRESSES OF PARKING LOTS

Strickland’s parking lot Thursday – Sunday 385 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield

Greenbacker’s parking lot Friday – Sunday 150 Wallingford Rd., Durham

Wimler’s parking lot Friday – Sunday 601 Guilford Rd., Durham

Strong School Handicapped parking Thursday 185 Main St. (Rte. 17), Durham

Coginchaug High School Handicapped parking Friday – Sunday starting at 8 AM 135 Pickett Lane (off of Rte. 17), Durham

Important Notices: • No pets, alcoholic beverages or weapons are permitted on the fairgrounds or in parking areas. • Please be advised that items such as coolers, backpacks and large packages will be subject to search. • Complimentary shuttles within the fair will stop at certain designated locations throughout the weekend. Stops are noted on map. • Shuttle buses to offsite parking lots will run as late as needed.

FRIDAY, September 27 FAIR HOURS: 9 AM - 10 PM All Day All Day 9 am - 5 pm 9 am 9 am- 3 pm 10 am - 1 pm 10 am 10 am 10:30 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am Noon Noon Noon 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm - 3 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2:30 pm 3 pm 3 pm - 6 pm 3 pm 3:15 pm 4 pm

Scavenger Hunt — Youth Exhibits Learn about Boy Scout’s/Girl Scouts — Youth Exhibits Giant Pumpkin Carving — The Pavilion Beef Cattle Showmanship — Cow Palace Garden Tractor Pulls — Motorized Events Area Quilting Demonstration — Needlework Building Great Lakes Timber Show — South of Youth Building Magic Show — Kids Stage Paperhouse Productions: Youth Theater — Center Stage Cash Lane Slim:Americana — Green Stage Lt. Josh Tirone:K-9 Unit Dogs — Discovery Center Corn Husk Doll Demo — Youth Exhibits Jelly & Jammin’ — President’s’ Hall Ox Pulls (all classes) — Animal Pull Ring Critter Show with Paul Benjunas — Kids Stage Photography Demo: Ask the expert w/ Matthew Kabel — Creative Arts Building Sandra DiPetro:Braclet Making — Discovery Center CRHS: High School Music Dept — Center Stage Sandra DiPetro:Braclet Making — Discovery Center Brian Titus — Green Stage Sewing Demonstration — Needlework Building Steve Akerly: Human Future in Space — Discovery Center Soap Making from 100 Years Ago — Youth Exhibits Collections Demo: Mexican Figurines w/ Marilyn Horn — Creative Arts Building Performance by Susan Peak — Kids Stage Extracting, Storing & Starting Heirloom Vegetable Seeds — President’s Hall Antique Farm Equipment Demo — South End Farm Museum Crossover: New Country, Classic Rock — Center Stage Great Lakes Timber Show — South of Youth Building Tina Hurlbert:Full “STEAM” Ahead — Discovery Center Embroidery Stitch-In — Needlework Building Magic Show — Kids Stage The Aquatudes: ’60s Surf Rock & Roll — Green Stage Llama Show — Llama Show Ring

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

4 pm 4 pm 4 pm 4 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 6 pm - 7 pm 6 pm 7 pm 7 pm - 10 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:45 pm 10 pm

1Saturday during the 99th Durham Fair on the Durham Fairgrounds in Durham September 29, 2018 | Justin Weekes / Special to the Record-Journal

Patio, gala to mark 100 years of Durham Fair By Bailey Wright Record-Journal staff

DURHAM — The Durham Fair committee is already two years into their planning for the 100th fair, which is still more than eight months away. Since an event to kick off the 100th fair celebration in 2016, the fair committee has been meeting periodically to plan fundraisers, a gala event, and lots of activities focused on the big milestone for this year’s fair in September.

Patrick Comins:Landscaping for Wildlife — Discovery Center Baking Bread Fundamentals:Chef Jonathan Miller—President’s Hall Dairy Cattle Showmanship—Cow Palace CJ West and the Downtown Train: Country—Center Stage Peter Marteka:Hiking Hidden Connecticut—Discovery Center Bunny Hop Contest—The Barnyard Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum Monthei Brothers Band—Main Stage Zydelicious:Zydeco, Blues & Country—Green Stage Art Demo: Hand Woven Whips w/ Matt Garrett,—Creative Arts Building Leaf Jumpers—Center Stage LITTLE RIVER BAND: Rock—Main Stage Figure 8 & Demolition Derby—Motorized Events Area Laser Light Show — Center Stage The Engine Room:’50s, ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s Rock—Green Stage Sister Funk: All Female, High Energy Rock—Center Stage Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building Laser Light Show — Center Stage

SATURDAY, September 28

struction on the patio is already underway, in an area by the Needlework Barn on the fairgrounds. The patio will include three large flagpoles — adorned by the American flag, Durham Fair flag and either a state or town flag — which will be noticeable from anywhere on the fairgrounds.

FAIR HOURS: 9 AM - 11 PM All Day All Day 8:30 am 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 3 pm 9 am 9 am

Karen Conway, co-chair of the 100th celebration committee and first vice president of the fair, said the patio will be an acknowledgment and thank you to everyone who has helped make the fairs happen over the years — volunteers, patrons, and donors alike. “This is an area that everySee Durham Fair, A16

Fall

Scavenger Hunt—Youth Exhibits Learn about Boy Scout’s/Girl Scouts—Youth Exhibits Dairy Cattle Open & Junior Show—Cow Palace Giant Pumpkin Carving:Richard Kaiser—The Pavilion CT State Tractor Pullers Association—Motorized Events Area Goat Show—Goat Show Ring, inside T Barn Sheep Show—Sheep Show Ring, Inside The Barnyard

offer! o t s a h Y e h t ll a in Love with

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

860-349-1123

R220388

213368

103333R

The committee’s current focus is on fundraising to build the Everlasting Tribute Patio, by selling sponsorship of personalized bricks, benches, and wall toppers to use for the installment. Con-

A13

FALL MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS HAPPENING NOW THRU OCTOBER 7 MIDDLESEX YMCA 99 Union St., Middletown | 860-347-6907 | midymca.org

A14

Friday, September 20, 2019

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

September 26th -29th

A15

A16

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Judge Matt Anderson tries to pick best in the AOB class with Hazel Glaude right and Sophia Glaude Saturday during the 99th Durham Fair on the Durham Fairgrounds last year. | Justin Weekes / Special to the Record-Journal

Durham Fair

From A13

body can go and enjoy,” Conway said. Before the fair’s weekend comes around in late

Dedicated to women, committed to excellence Robert A. Yordan, M.D. Fred S. Siegel, M.D. Sally J. Irons, M.D. Ryan D. Summerall, M.D. Iris L. Moore, D.O.

MIDDLETOWN 540 Saybrook Rd. ESSEX 8 Wildwood 209494

1287163

860-347-7491

womenshealthct.com

September, the committee is holding a gala event named “The Celebration of 100 Fairs.” The celebration will be the evening of May 11, in the fairgrounds’ “beautifully transformed” Cow Palace, Conway said. Tickets won’t be on sale until the event is closer, but Conway said Scot Haney from WFSB is slated to be the keynote speaker and the Savage Brothers Band will play live. The committee is still working on the details for exhibits and activities that will highlight the history of the fair for patrons this year. One commemoration will be in the form of craft beer, thanks to a local brewery that is working on a custom craft beer to share in the CT Craft Beer & Cider Tasting tent. Conway said any residents that feel they have something special to share reSee Durham Fair, A17

Ed Margnelli

“Estate Treasures” and Services 134 Main Street Ext. • Middletown, CT Phone – 860.344.0005 • Fax – 860.344.0504 Email – Emargnelli@att.net - FaceBook – Estate Treasures -

Moving and Clean Out Services

R220822

Antiques • Furniture • Collectibles

9 am - 5 pm 10 am - 1 pm 10 am 10 am 10 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am 11 am Noon - 1 pm Noon Noon 1 pm - 3 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1:30 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3 pm 3 pm 3 pm - 6 pm 3:45 pm 4 pm 4 pm 4 - 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5 pm 5:30 pm 6 pm 6 pm 6 - 7 pm 6 - 10 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 8 pm

Llama Shows—Llama Show Ring Quilting Demonstration—Needlework Building Pony Pull (all classes)—Animal Pull Ring Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building Rabbits Junior & Senior Showmanship—The Barnyard Cypress Allstars: Classic Rock—Green Stage Nancy DeBrule-Clemente: Make Your Yard a Happy Habitat—Discovery Center Busy Person’s Intro to Canning—President’s’ Hall Corn Husk Doll Demo—Youth Exhibits Poultry Jr. and Sr. Showmanship—The Barnyard Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum Critter Show with Paul Benjunas—Kids Stage Art Demo: Hand Woven Whips w/ Matt Garrett,—Creative Arts Building Allan Poole: Beekeeping—Discovery Center CRHS: High School Music Dept—Center Stage Sewing Demonstration—Needlework Building Peter Marteka: Hiking Hidden Connecticut—Discovery Center Harbor Moon—Green Stage How To Bake with Squash: Chef Jamie Roraback—President’s Hall Durham Fair Talent Show—Center Stage Crafts Demo: Pine Needle Baskets w/Sylvia Ouellette—Creative Arts Building Mike Panicello: UPO Sightings—Discovery Center Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum Ducks Unlimited “Green Wings” Wood Duck Nesting Box—Youth Exhibits Performance by Susan Peak—Kids Stage Brown Paper Sax: 1920’s Jazz Sax Quintet—Roaming Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building Coginchaug & Durham High School Reunion — Center Stage Steve Akerly: Human Future in Space—Discovery Center Embroidery Stitch-In—Needlework Building Neighborhood Watch Band: Classic Rock—Green Stage Dance & Rhythm Studio: Performance and Participation—Discovery Center Magic Show—Kids Stage Chase Richard, Art Demo: Sculpture—Creative Arts Building Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum Meteorites: Bob Reynolds—Discovery Center Bunny Hop Contest—The Barnyard 3-Horse Pull (all classes)—Animal Pull Ring Jackson Hill: Country—Center Stage Dance & Rhythm Studio: Performance and Participation—Discovery Center Kings of Karma: Classic Rock—Green Stage Chase Richard, Art Demo: Sculpture—Creative Arts Building Truck & SUV Pull—Motorized Events Area Battle of the Barns—Cow Palace BIG & RICH: Country—Main Stage Laser Light Show — Center Stage Mixed Signals: Groove oriented Rock and Blues—Center Stage After Hours—Green Stage

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A17

8:45 pm Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building 10 pm Laser Light Show — Center Stage

SUNDAY, September 29 FAIR HOURS: 9 AM - 7 PM

One of the winning giant pumpkins at the Durham Fair on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. | Bailey Wright, Record-Journal

Durham Fair From A16

garding the fair’s history may reach out to the committee via the Durham Fair website. The 2019 fair will be held Sept. 26-29, on the usual fairgrounds. The Durham Fair was established in 1916 and as been missed only four times, due to weather and wars. As the state’s largest agricultural fair, Conway said reaching 100 fairs is “very significant” considering it’s been run completely by volunteers.

She expects history-specific exhibits to be part of this year’s fair, which will showcase the significance of being able to keep up the fair on an ongoing basis with just volunteers. “Clearly the 100th fair is going to be a celebration, but the significance of it to me represents the dedication of 100 years of volunteers that kept this going,” said Durham First Selectman Laura Francis. “How enduring the values that the Durham Fair represents are that generations of volunSee Durham Fair, A18

All Day Scavenger Hunt—Youth Exhibits All Day Learn about Boy Scout’s/Girl Scouts—Youth Exhibits 9:15 am Ecumenical Church Service—Green Stage 10 am - 1 pm Quilting Demonstration—Needlework Building 10 am Pair Draft Horse Pull (3125 lbs. or under)—Animal Pull Ring 10 am Mini Pedal Tractor Pull—Kids Place 10 am Crafts Demo: Wood Carving w/Sarah Cooper—Creative Arts Building 10 am Bend in the River: Americana—Center Stage 10 am Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building 10 am - 2 pm Sewing Demonstrations—Needlework Building 10:30 am Cooking Demonstration by Chef Ray of La Foresta —Green Stage 11 am Creatures of Long Island Sound: Tia’ Triesler—Discovery Center 11 am Bunny Hop Contest—The Barnyard 11 am Antique Farm Equipment Demo —South End Farm Museum 11 am Critter Show with Paul Benjunas —Kids Stage 11:30 am BRAIDEN SUNSHINE: Country—Main Stage 11:30 am Mariachi Mexico Antiguo: Mariachi Ensemble —Roaming 11:30 am - Noon Paperhouse Theatre Presentation—Youth Exhibits Noon - 1 pm Monster Truck Meet and Greet: Meet drivers and get autographs and pictures.—Motorized Events Area Noon Collection Demo: The Art of Collecting w/Megan Boyles & Jennifer Johnson—Creative Arts Building Noon Paul Benjunas: Bears & Bobcats in Connecticut—Discovery Center Noon Bourbon Chaser: Rock and Country—Center Stage Noon Making Craft Beer: Cameron Politt, Brewer, Bad Sons Beer Company—President’s Hall 1 pm - 3 pm Sewing Demonstration—Needlework Building

We Treat Our Patients Like Family! Caring for their overall Oral Health & Wellness NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!

R221564

860-349-3368

Dr. Jason Glazer • Restorative, Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry • 16 Main Street, Suite 303, Durham, CT • (860) 349-3368 • GlazerDental.com

A18

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Rick Bihlmeyer works on a piece of steel Saturday during the 99th Durham Fair on the Durham Fairgrounds in Durham September 29, 2018 | Justin Weekes / Special to the Record-Journal

Durham Fair From A17

teers have kept it alive.”

1221, bricks@durhamfair.com, or visit the Durham Fair website.

For more information, or tickets to The Celebration of 100 Fairs, contact 860-538-

bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright

1 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm 1:30 pm 2 pm - 3 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2 pm 2:30 pm 3 pm - 6 pm 3 pm 3 pm 4 pm 4 pm 5 pm

Sandra DiPetro: Braclet Making—Discovery Center Pair Draft Horse Pull (3,325 lbs. or under)—Animal Pull Ring PRESLEY AND TAYLOR: Country—Main Stage DIY Indian Corm Wreath Making—President’s Hall Rockslide: Classic Rock—Green Stage Betsy Titus, Art Demo: Portraits with Lettering—Creative Arts Building Dr. Michael Good: Progress of Medicine over last 100 years—Discovery Center Monster Truck Show—Honor Veterans’ Day: Monster Truck freestyle event—Motorized Events Area Animal Costume Parade—Cow Palace Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum Performance by Susan Peak—Kids Stage Great Lakes Timber Show—South of Youth Building Embroidery Stitch-In—Needlework Building Cameron Pollitt: Home Beer Brewing—Discovery Center Pair Draft Horse Pull (over 3,325 lbs. )—Animal Pull Ring Trade Secrets to a Perfect Pie Crust: Chef Jonathan Miller—President’s Hall Magic Show—Kids Stage Antique Farm Equipment Demo—South End Farm Museum

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

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A19

Coginchaug Fall Sports Schedules Football Sat., 9/14 OSW Away Old Saybrook HS-Old Saybrook HS Turf Sat., 9/21 SMSA/University/ Classical Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 1:00 p.m. Sat., 9/28 Valley Regional/ Old Lyme Away - Old Lyme HS-Lyme-Old Lyme High School 1:00 p.m. Fri., 10/11 Rockville Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 6:30 p.m. Fri., 10/25 Haddam-Killingworth Away - Haddam Killingworth HS (HK)-HKHS Track Field 6:30 p.m. Sat., 11/2 Granby/Canton Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 2:00 p.m. Sat., 11/9 Morgan Home - Coginchaug Regional HSCRHS Stadium Field & Track 1:00 p.m. Sat., 11/16 Cromwell/Portland Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 1:00 p.m. Sat., 11/23 Ellington Away - Ellington HS-Football Field 1:00 p.m. Wed., 11/27 North Branford Away - North Branford HSNBHS Colafati Field 6:00 p.m.

Boys soccer Thu., 9/12 West Haven Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track Sat., 9/14 Sheehan Away - Sheehan HS-Sheehan HS Riccitelli Field (Turf) Tue., 9/17 Morgan Away Indian River Complex -Turf Field Fri., 9/20 Westbrook Away - Westbrook HS-Westbrook HS Soccer Field #2 3:45 p.m. Tue., 9/24 Cromwell Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Thu., 9/26 Haddam-Killingworth Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Mon., 9/30 West Haven Away - West Haven HS-Ken Strong Stadium 6:30 p.m. Wed., 10/2 North Branford Away - North Branford HSNBHS Front Field 3:45 p.m.

Thu., 10/3 Portland Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 6:30 p.m. Mon., 10/7 Valley Regional Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Wed., 10/9 Woodstock Academy Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 4:00 p.m. Fri., 10/11 Old Lyme Away - Old Lyme HS-Track Field 3:45 p.m. Mon., 10/14 East Hampton Away - East Hampton HSMain Field 3:45 p.m. Thu., 10/17 Hale Ray Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Mon., 10/21 Old Saybrook Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Wed., 10/23 Sheehan Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m.

Girls soccer Fri., 9/13 Haddam-Killingworth Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track Mon., 9/16 Morgan Home - Coginchaug Regional HSCRHS Stadium Field & Track Wed., 9/18 Westbrook Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track Sat., 9/21 Stratford Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Field #3 - Game Field (Grass) 11:00 a.m. Mon., 9/23 Cromwell Away - Cromwell HS-Varsity field 6:00 p.m. Wed., 9/25 Haddam-Killingworth Away - Haddam Killingworth HS (HK)-HKHS Press Box Field 3:45 p.m. Wed., 10/2 North Branford Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 6:30 p.m. Thu., 10/3 Portland Away - Portland HS-Varsity Soccer FIeld 3:45 p.m. Mon., 10/7 Bassick Away - Bassick HS-Went Field 3:45 p.m. Thu., 10/10 Valley Regional Away - Valley Regional HSRichard B. Blythe Field 3:45 p.m.

Mon., 9/16 Valley Regional Away - Valley Regional HSValley Regional High School Gym Tue., 9/17 SMSA Home Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS Fri., 9/20 Haddam-Killingworth Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS5:30 p.m. Mon., 9/23 Hale Ray Away - Nathan Hale Ray HSGym 5:30 p.m. Wed., 9/25 Morgan Away - Morgan School-Gym 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 10/12 Old Lyme Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Field #2 - Middle Field at CRHS 11:00 a.m. Tue., 10/15 East Hampton Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 3:45 p.m. Fri., 10/18 Hale Ray Away - Nathan Hale Ray HS-Tom Nevers Field 6:00 p.m. Mon., 10/21 Old Saybrook Away - Old Saybrook HS-Old Saybrook HS Turf 3:45 p.m. Thu., 10/24 North Branford Away - North Branford HSNBHS Colafati Field 3:45 p.m. Sat., 10/26 Parish Hill Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-CRHS Stadium Field & Track 10:00 a.m.

Boys cross country Fri., 9/6 Blue Dragon Invitational Away - Veteran's Park, Middletown Thu., 9/19 Going to the Sun Invite Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Coginchaug Regional HS Tue., 9/24 League Meet 1 Large Schools Away - John Winthrop MS 4:00 p.m. Wed., 10/2 Neubauer Invitational Away - Sheehan HS 4:00 p.m. Sat., 10/5 Wickham Invitational Away 2:00 p.m. Thu., 10/10 League Meet 2(Mega Meet) Away Cromwell HS course 4:00 p.m.

Thu., 9/26 East Hampton Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 5:30 p.m. Mon., 9/30 Terryville Home - Coginchaug Regional Fri., 10/18 Shoreline Cham- HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasipionship Away - Cromwell HS um @ CRHS5:30 p.m. Wed., 10/2 Cromwell course 2:30 p.m. Away - Cromwell HS-Jake Salafia Gymnasium 5:30 p.m. Fri., 10/4 Old Lyme Home - Coginchaug Regional HS-MayFri., 9/6 Blue Dragon Invitanard Stender Gymnasium @ tional Away - Veteran's Park, CRHS 5:30 p.m. Middletown Mon., 10/7 North Branford Thu., 9/19 Going to the Sun Invite Home - Coginchaug Re- Home - Coginchaug Regional gional HS-Coginchaug Regional HS-Maynard Stender Gymnasium @ CRHS 5:30 p.m. HS Thu., 10/10 Valley Regional Sat., 9/21 Cromwell, Avon, Home - Coginchaug Regional Haddam-Killingworth Away HS-Maynard Stender GymnasiCromwell HS-Cross Country um @ CRHS 5:30 p.m. Course 8:30 a.m. Fri., 10/11 Terryville Away Tue., 9/24 League Meet #1 - Terryville HS-Gym 5:15 p.m. Large Schools Away - John Tue., 10/15 Haddam-KillingWinthrop MS 3:45 p.m. Wed., 10/2 Neubauer Invita- worth Away - Haddam Killingworth HS (HK)-Patsy Kamercia tional Away - Sheehan HSField House 5:30 p.m. Sheehan HS Cross Country Wed., 10/16 Hale Ray Course 4:00 p.m. Home - Coginchaug Regional Sat., 10/5 Wickham InvitaHS-Maynard Stender Gymnasitional Away - Wickham Park um @ CRHS 5:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Fri., 10/18 Morgan Home Thu., 10/10 League Meet - Coginchaug Regional HS-May2(Mega Meet) Away nard Stender Gymnasium @ Cromwell HS-Cross Country CRHS 6:30 p.m. Course 3:30 p.m. Mon., 10/21 East Hampton Fri., 10/18 Shoreline ChampiAway - East Hampton HSonship Away - Cromwell HSCross Country Course 4:00 p.m. Gym 5:30 p.m. Wed., 10/23 Cromwell Home - Coginchaug Regional Sat., 10/26 CIAC Girls Class HS-Maynard Stender GymnasiSS Divisional Championship um @ CRHS 5:30 p.m. Away - Wickham Park 10:20 Fri., 10/25 Old Lyme a.m. Away - Old Lyme HS-High School Gym 5:30 p.m. Tue., 10/29 Lyman Hall Away - Lyman Hall HS-GymnaThu., 9/12 North Branford sium 6:30 p.m. Away - North Branford HSNBHS Gym

Girls cross country

Girls volleyball

221526

Proud Sponsor of the Sports 428 Main Street (Rt. 17), Durham â&#x20AC;¢ 349-2273 Schedule

A20

Friday, September 20, 2019

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A21

Locally, hemp farming grows new life in old farms By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

duce it here to fulfill the demand here. We want to take it from seed to CBD. We’re trying to create the ‘farm to table CBD.’”

BERLIN — Sunny Border Nurseries Inc. on Kensington Avenue is about three weeks from harvesting its first hemp crop.

Hemp is considered a booming industry in the state because the plant, a As one of the first growers type of cannabis, produces a granted a license under the non-psychoactive substance state’s hemp pilot program known as CBD oil, which is in June, Sunny Border wast- used to treat inflammation, ed no time plantpain and anxiety. Ening cannabis seeds on day trepreneurs have incorporatone. ed it into lotions, pills, tincAfter a summer in the farm’s tures and candies, and in pet products. But because it 11 greenhouses, 15,000 hemp plants now range from doesn’t have federal Food and Drug Administration three inches to almost four approval, manufacturers and Randy Persaud, left, and Dan Laviana are the co-owners of Sunny Border Nurseries Inc. in feet. Sunny Border is also distributors can’t make Berlin. The business is about three weeks away from harvesting its first hemp crop. one of two operations liDave Zajac, Record-Journal censed to process cannabid- health claims. iol, or CBD, from the plants Hemp refers to varieties of and has applied for a manu- the cannabis plant that have The Connecticut Farm BuThe state licensed 82 hemp In total, there are currently facturer’s license to make growers, two processors, and 294 acres of land being used reau Association estimated less than 0.3 percent THC and distribute products. 21 manufacturers in the pilot to grow hemp in Connectiand no psychotropic effects. last spring that an acre of program, allowing for the cut, according to informahemp could generate 500 to It is federally defined as the “Being that it’s in its infancy cultivation, harvesting, protion from Gov. Ned Lamont’s 1,500 pounds of dried flowplant cannabis sativa L. The stage, there are a lot of peocessing, and manufacturing office. ers and pull in profits of 2018 federal 2018 Farm Bill ple preying on the inno$37,500 to $150,000, accord- of hemp plants and byprodremoves hemp from the cence of farmers,” said coing to The Connecticut Mir- ucts. Federal Controlled SubSee Hemp, A22 owner Randy Persaud. ror. stances Act and recognized they call it a pi- Services “That’s why Basement Waterproofing s e c i v r e S g n i f o o r p r e t a W t n e m e s a B hemp as an agricultural crop lot program. of ship-experience. OverInstead 36 Years combined .ecneirepxe denibmoc sraeY 63 revO ping from California, Wash- by the federal government. Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps, , s p m u P p muS ,*eetnarauG nettirW elbarefsnarT ylluF ington, Oregon, we can proIf you need a tub or

Brilliant BasementtnemesaB tnaillirB Waterproofing, LLC CLL ,gnifoorpretaW

Pumps Eliminated in most homes. .semoh tsom ni detanimilE spmuP Deal Direct with owner - no middle man. .nam elddim on - renwo htiwshower tceriD laeD replaced, French Drains, Gravity Drains, Landscaping Drainage,,eganiarD gnipacsdnaL ,sniarD ytivarG ,sniarD hcnerF Gutter Downspout Drains sniarD tuopsnwoD rettuG Waterproofing, LLC New Bulkheads, ,sdaehkluB weN E EExperience. EECombined RF F36RYears Basement Waterproofing s s e t EgressServices and • Over dna ssergE te a a m m i t ti s Es Pumps Eliminated in E Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps, Most Homes. Basement Windows, ,swodniW tnemesaB Deal Direct With Owner - No Middle Man, Crawl Spaces Basement Finishing gnihsiniF tnemesaB

Brilliant Basement

CALL THE

860-598-8091

R220771

HIC. 0653192 • CALL US

*written details available elbaliava sliated nettirw* upon request tseuqer nopu

TUB MAN

* written details available upon request 3 V_ 8 3 010 8 D

D801038_V3

www.brilliantbasementwaterproofing.com moc.gnifoorpretawtnemesabtnaillirb.www

www.brilliantbasementwaterproofing.com HIC. 0653192 • CALL US SU LLAC • 2913560 .CIH

860-598-8091CROSSWORD 1908-895-068

SUDOKU ANSWER

Lic

ANSWER

ur In s

ed, L

ic # 2 8 2 9 31

We offer tub and shower conversions

3,000

Includes demo, haul away, sub-floor, plumbing, Kohler fixtures, installations of Kohler tub or shower enclosure, fiberglass units+

• Fast, dependable, friendly service • Full plumbing & carpentry service • Free estimates over the phone!

NO JO B T OO SMALL

R213835v3

Matt’s Pro Plumbing

www.mattsproplumbing.com 860-922-9976 The Bathroom Remodeling Specialist

A22

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A Full Service Digital Marketing Agency

Boost your business

Worker Aurelia Romero hand trims hemp plants at Sunny Border Nurseries Inc. in Berlin last week. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Hemp From A21

A customized suite of digital products boosts visibility and traffic for Leslie K. Salon “I am very pleased by the work that Homebase Digital has done. They have been great coaches leading me in the right direction to grow my business. I would highly recommend working with them to market your business.”

Leslie Kogut

Owner of Leslie K. Hair & Nails

Let’s reach your ideal customers together. (203) 317-2424 • homebasedigital.com

Growers were granted conditional licenses because the national background check could not be completed in time for the growing season. Anyone who grows or cultivates hemp must be licensed by the state Department of Agriculture.

Opportunity State officials and farmers say hemp could help struggling plant and dairy farms diversify their product lines. Several licenses were granted in Berlin, one grower is licensed in Cheshire, and another in Meriden. When Marc Laviana, the former owner of Sunny Border Nurseries in Berlin, died two years ago, his son, Dan Laviana, was at a loss to sustain the 90-year old farm that had been in the family for 50 years. “The industry needed a breath of fresh air or a shot of adrenaline, some new revenue streams to get it running again,” said Persaud. Persaud is a real estate redeveloper from New York, whose family is connected with Laviana. He evaluated

the business and saw potential. “Operating for the last 30 years here, it’s been kind of sustained,” Persaud said. “For an industry that had 90-year branding, and a global name, it was kind of archaic.” Persaud arrived on the farm Aug. 8, 2018, and wanted to upgrade the technology and integrate data analytics. He bonded with Dan Laviana and didn’t want to see him have to sell the farm. “Coming in and looking at it with a fresh set of eyes, you’re looking at the revenue model and revenue stream,” Persaud said. “Dan wanted to just pick up on his dad’s legacy. It was his career for his entire life.” Persaud was interested in recreational marijuana growing, but when the state General Assembly failed to pass legislation this spring, hemp production provided an alternative. Hemp had promise with its multiple uses — as a fiber product for hay or bedding and rope and the burgeoning CBD industry, which comes from seeds, flowers and leaves. See Hemp, A25

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

A23

Friday the 13th wasn’t too bad, right? taken a bad rap. I was always told that one crossing my path foretold of misfortune coming my way. In the Mid-

SERVICE DIRECTORY Over 40 Years of Experience

Remodeling Kitchens • Bathrooms Roofing • Siding • Windows Additions

860-250-7285

R213682

- Landscape Design - Landscape Install - Hydroseeding - Pavers/Bluestone - Excavation/Grading - Drainage Work - Organic Land Care - Sustainable Landscapes

860-349-1918 DESIGN • CONSTRUCT • MAINTAIN

860-452-0199

Ernie Laudano • STONE & MULCH DELIVERED

REEMAN ,

We Work Year Round!

• Hedge Trimming

No Job Too Small or Large

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

220033

FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Serving Durham and Middlefield since 1985

Lawn Mowing

Raintree Lawn Care

213478

Residential & Commercial CT Lic. Arbor # S-5765

Specializing in Removing Large Trees in Small Spaces

R220431v6

• Expert large tree and limb removal • Crane, bucket and climbing service • 24 hour emergency service Call for cut and • Logs also available for delivery split • Locally owned and operated firewood with 18 years experience

860-539-5879 Insured Arborist Service Lic. #S-5428

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

860-966-7977

Major Credit Cards Accepted

221328v2

Town Times

...serving Durham, Middlefield & Rockfall

Joy Boone, Advertising

R221272

500 South Broad Street • Meriden, CT 06450 203-317-2313 • Fax 203-235-4048 advertising@towntimes.com

R203206

Black cats have definitely

Fully Licensed & Insured

DURHAM, CT

210520v2

Ancient Egyptians believed that opening an umbrella indoors went against its natural purpose, and was an insult to the God of the Sun.

bearrocklandscaping.com 221540

860-346-0409

Ancient Romans believed that mirrors contained fragments of our souls, and breaking a mirror meant a break in someone’s health and well-being. They also believed that the soul regenerated every seven years, the amount of time the mirrorbreaker would be unlucky before having an intact soul again. It’s an almost automatic thing to say “God bless you” when someone sneezes. There are several theories regarding the origin of this tradition. In the days of old, it was believed that the devil could steal your soul when you sneezed; evil spirits could enter your body at this time; you could sneeze out your soul. It’s easy to see why asking for divine protection, on someone’s behalf, would be a good idea.

- STONEWORK - TREE REMOVAL - FIREWOOD

Ahearn Builders

I have always, I am afraid, been at the mercy of common superstitions, having been inundated with them since I was just a young’un. There’s a lot of them, too. So I got to wondering about the “why’s.” Why does Friday the 13th portend a potentially horrific day? Why does a black cat crossing your path mean you should, just to be on the safe side, go home and crawl into bed and stay there? An Internet search coughed up some answers.

dle Ages, people associated cats were the “familiars” of black cats with the devil, and witches. in the 16th century Europeans believed that black See Carr, A24

R220110v2

By the time you read this Friday the 13th, that most dreaded of days, will have come and gone, and we can all let our breath out again. Well, you braver souls might have just sailed through the day, without giving it even a passing glance. I, however, have always been wary of the day, and was immensely glad when it came to a close and I was none the worse for wear.

A24

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Carr

as “breaking” the trinity, and blasphemous.

From A23

Knocking on wood is a tradition that stems from anTo this day I will not walk cient pagan cultures’ belief under a ladder. That one re- that spirits and gods residally took! This belief stems ed in trees. The knocking from the importance of the roused them so that they number three in certain re- could attend to the matter ligions. In Christianity the of providing protection and doctrine of the trinity (Fagood luck. ther, Son, and Holy Spirit) is sacred, and by extension, so Greek astronomer Ptolemy is the number three. When purportedly said that the a ladder leans against a presence of shooting stars wall, it forms a triangle meant that the gods were shape with the wall and the peering down and open to ground. Walking undergranting our wishes. neath the ladder was seen

Knit

ated with his misdeeds. However, throwing salt over your left shoulder is said to blind the devil (who is standing behind you) and to counteract any misfortunes you might incur from spilling the salt.

The legend goes that when Eve was expelled from paradise she took a four-leaf clover (supposedly there are only one in 10,000) with her so that she would never forget the Garden of Eden. Four-leaf clovers are said to portend good luck.

From A1

cerns, as well as motor vehicle, licenses and related issues – all at no cost to eligible individuals.

And last but not least, we come to why we consider the number 13 to be unlucky. Not only was Judas the 13th guest at The Last Supper, but Loki, the trickster god of Norse mythology, brought chaos to the world when he arrived as

I think we have all been warned to throw salt over our left shoulder after spilling it. In “The Last Supper” Judas, the betrayer of Jesus, is depicted knocking salt over on the table with his elbow. Thus, knocking over salt came to be associ-

The knitting group planned to make 2,000 sacks for the event, with each sack taking about a half hour to make. According to Berry, she has seen anywhere from six to 24 volunteers show up with their own supplies to work on different projects.

See Carr, A25

SERVICE DIRECTORY Lic# PL204680

CAHILL 213457

1283529

CAHILL SEPTIC SERVICE R209689

EST. 1965

• Septic tank cleaning • Septic systems installed & repaired • Sewer drain cleaning • Portable restroom rentals

270 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEFIELD • 860-349-8551

LET US DO THE DIGGING. R208866

We have nearly 20 years’ experience. Call Randy Whitehouse, 860-349-1904.

WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC. 860-349-1904 | whitehouseconstructioninc.com Paving• Gravel Gravel Driveway Restoration Top •SoilRetaining Retaining Paving Driveway Restoration • Top Soil Walls Septic Systems Excavator, Backhoe +Backhoe Dozer + Walls Drainage Drainage • Stump Grinding • Septic Systems • Excavator, Light & Heavy Hauling Residential + Commercial Work Dozer Work • Light & Heavy Hauling • Residential + Commercial Q

Durham/ Middlefield

(860) 349-0157

35+ yrs

Experience CT REG. #580903

211654

Water Problems & Drainage Work Tree & Stump Removal

Durham, Connecticut | CT Lic. #554559

Berry said her philosophy of wanting “everyone to know they are loved” is what pushed her to start crocheting for others.

PAVING

Quality Driveways

LICENSED & INSURED

Beautiful Driveways that last!

CONSUMER ALERT

Mowing, Brush Cutting, Mulching, Planting, Storm damage and Property management.

Michael Haglund • 860-759-2432 Steven Bartunek Director of Sales/Marketing sbartunek@rddk.com

R221273v2

Tel: 860-346-6611 Fax: 860-347-6772

PARTS STORES R221298

50 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457 www.rddk.com

AUTO PARTS 336 Main Street Durham, CT

“We enjoy doing it and we have a good time doing it,” said Lois Bazar, another Time to Knit member.

860-349-8868

R220426

I N S U R A N C E

“I remember we used to cut strips of cloth for bandages and roll them,” she said. “It’s just something that a bunch of us have always done.” But it’s the friendship and conversation in the club that make the volunteer work all the more worthwhile.

DURHAM

HOME BUSINESS HEALTH BOAT AUTO LIFE

“You take the soap sack … someone cared enough to make this for you,” she said. “I think people should be surrounded by as much beauty and love as they can have.” One knitting group member, Sue Reynolds, has been knitting as a form of volunteer work since she was a junior leader in 4-H.

220838

Field Cutting • Brush Clearing • Wood Chipper Service

• 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.

“I grew up with everything made for me. Everything was handmade,” Berry said. “Years ago I was working in Hartford and I was reading this blog and this woman was making all these things for her daughter that she adopted. And I thought, what an amazing thing for this child to grow up where her mother makes her sweaters. Like how much more could you know they are loved?”

ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444

Town Times | towntimes.com

Hemp From A22

To obtain a license in the pilot program, the state demands a research and marketing plan. It also has rules, lots of them.

Groceries From A10

Candelora and Fasano both predicted the tax hike would generate more than the original forecast.

Friday, September 20, 2019

Those involved with growing hemp are subject to criminal background checks. The seeds must be certified by the state and federal government. Plots and buildings where hemp is grown or stored must have GPS identification. Owners are responsible for pre-harvest sampling and testing. They must also meet requirements for THC testing reports, harvest reports and destruction reports. The state Department of Agriculture conducts random inspections and sampling for THC content.

Persaud knew it would be a challenge to get approvals. Should recreational marijuana be legalized, Sunny Border is ready. Plans are to separate the farm’s annual and perennial business from its “boutique CBD” business. Persaud and Laviana are in touch with growers from Colorado and California, UConn’s agricultural department, the state Department of Agriculture and the Department of Consumer Protection on the processing and manufacturing side of the business.

help each other out,” Laviana said.

Farms help farms Farms with longtime reputations like Sunny Border are connecting with other local farmers in need of growing assistance and to help them develop their own distribution pipelines. “One of the things about farmers, Everyone likes to

Jonathan Birdseye is starting his own hemp farming operation at Fontanella Farms Inc. on Chamberlain Highway. With some help from outside investors, Birdseye is planting 20 acres of hemp in the spring. He received a hemp growing license this past spring and is applying for a processing license. “The farm was sitting mostly idle,” Birdseye said. “With the property just sitting there we were looking to make it profitable.”

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Candelora also noted that the Lamont administration back in January had researched removing the longstanding sales tax exemption on groceries as part of a larger plan to close numerous exemptions and also lower the overall sales tax rate on all items.

l e g a l

s e r v i c e s

Joseph E. Fournier, Esq. Business Law | Employment Law Estate Planning ( Wills / Trusts/ Probate)

R220844v2 R220937v2

“That fell like a lead balloon,” Candelora said, adding too many legislators feared “it would hurt the most needy people.”

, Middlefield

Main Office: 64 Thompson Street, B101, East Haven, CT 06513 860.670.3535 | info@jeflegal.com | Jeflegal.com

Family Pest Control LLC

Holly Locks

“Our family serving Your family”

Hair Styling

Open Tuesday & Friday 9–6 Wednesday & Thursday 9–9, Saturday 9–4 Appointments Necessary

Wallingford: (203) 265-7328 Toll Free: (800) 269-0948 www.RidOfBugs.com

219556v2

Holly Pearce Licensed Cosmetologist

220910v2

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1977

129826R 1287233

Fasano added that this sales tax surcharge would have the same effect. The elderly, single people and others who purchase and consume small quantities of food at one time would be harmed, he said.

Future plans are to go completely green with 100 percent renewable energy, certify their product as organic, and build permanent structures. The 36-acre farm employs 33 workers and plans to hire more.

A25

Connecticut Business License # B-2045

312 Main Street • Durham, CT • 860-349-3177

Carr From A24

DESIGNS • INSTALLATIONS • RENOVATIONS Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Ceilings • Flooring • Interior • Doors

R209687

STORAGE 10’x20’ $125/month

WWW.ROCKFALLCO.COM

R INTERIO

1289953 102794R

CALL: 860-349-1758

210559v2

And as for my Friday the 13th, it turned out to be a lovely day, with actually even more blessings than usual. I think it would be safe for me to let that particular superstition go. I still will not be walking under any ladders, however. And I don’t think I will ever give up looking for that four-leaf clover.

TRAY RACKI - OWNER CT HIC.0559832

ADDITIONS - REMODELING - ROOFING - SIDING GUTTERS - DECKS - HOME REPAIRS QUAILITY WORK - GREAT PRICES

212368v2

the 13th guest at a divine dinner party and tricked a fellow guest into shooting the god of joy with an arrow. Obviously, this was an unlucky day for the god of joy.

COMMERCIAL 0 20’x20’ $240/month 2 UNITS X t i 10 e un 20’x45’ $450/month ag FOR Stor RENT nt

e r r o f

860-719-1917

lindajoneshomeimprovements@gmail.com HIC 644311

R220947

STORAGE UNIT some with heat and electric FOR RENT 860-349-1121 x203 860-349-1121 x203

oror203-751-1977 203-751-1977

A26

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Legal Notices & Classifieds

Reach over 310,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953

LEGAL NOTICE

RECORDING SECRETARY

TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD The Town of Walling ford is seeking reliable The Assessor’s Office is accepting appli- individuals to record and cations for the State Additional Veterans prepare minutes for reguExemption Benefit program until October lar and special meetings 1, 2019. Please provide proof of income including Social Security 1099 form, and a that are held throughout the year for a variety copy of your 2018 Federal Income Tax Reof Boards and Comturn, if one was filed. If a return was not missions. Meetings are filed, copies of bank interest, pension, dividend earnings statements, and all other typically held in the evening and last between 2 forms of income must be provided. to 5 hours. Must have For more information, or to file a form, access to a PC with please contact the Assessor’s Office Monemail capability and be day – Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. proficient in Microsoft Word. If necessary, must Christine Barta, Assessor be able to do minutes reTown of Middlefield motely without attending 393 Jackson Hill Rd meetings either by listen860-349-7111 cbarta@middlefieldct.org ing or watching YouTube R221640 recordings of meetings. Autos Wanted

Help Wanted

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

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT RJ Media Group seeks an experienced Advertising Sales Consultant for The Cheshire Herald. This position is responsible for developing new business, servicing existing business, and selling our entire product line of advertising solutions. Must have 2-3 years of sales experience, must be able to handle different and changing situations in a competitive sales environment, and must be able to travel locally to make in-person sales calls. See our full job posting on www.rjmediagroup. com/careers Interested candidates should send their resume to Jim Mizener, Vice President of Advertising at jmizener@ record-journal.com or call 203-317-2312. EEO m/f/d/v

CONNECT TO US SOCIALLY facebook.com/ recordjournalnewspaper

twitter.com/ Record_Journal

instagram.com/ recordjournal

GO MOBILE /Classifieds

All minutes must be completed within a legally required timeline. Recording equipment will be provided by the Town. The hourly rate for this position is $15.00 to $18.00 depending on experience. To apply, please send your resume and a letter of application to: James Hutt, Human Resources Director, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Phone: (203) 294-2080; Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE RECREATION ASSISTED CARE - Flexible day shift hours for experienced Rec Coordinator at Worthington Manor, 860-829-4522 or lbower@bowerhc.com

A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

WATER TREATMENT

Water Treatment Pumping Operator I The Town of Wallingford’s Water Division is seeking qualified candidates to maintain and operate the water treatment plants, pump stations, and well facilities. Must process a High School Diploma or G.E.D with one (1) year of experience involving the operation or maintenance of equipment of the type predominant in the water treatment industry. Ability to obtain within one (1) year, State of Connecticut DPH Class I Water Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate, Class I Water Distribution System Operator Certification and successful completion of an approved water treatment plant operator’s certificate program. $25.96 - $31.55 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. The closing date will be the date the 50th application/resume is received, or October 7, 2019 whichever occurs first. EOE

Medical Help Wanted

SOUTHINGTON - 2BR CLEANEST FIREWOOD Condo, 1 BA, appl. KIT, IN CT! - $200 a cord WD, quiet complex, delivered. Discount $1,080 mo. Call (860) over 4 or picked up. 384-3675. Mike, (203) 631-2211.

TREE LENGTH FIREWOOD LOST - Solid gray male cat, no white. Very tim- CALL FOR DETAILS id. Vicinity Ward Lane 203-238-2149

Lost and Found

and North Brooksvale Rd., Cheshire. Call 203 272-8937.

Lawn and Garden

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

STRING TRIMMER & EDGER - New, $75. Call (203) 235-0875 Top Soil, Compost FOR SALE. Catering to small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723

VERY NICE SCREENED TOPSOIL

$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819

CAREGIVERS - Worthington Manor has openings for 1st & 2nd shifts. Responsible, Miscellaneous For Sale compassionate individuals. 860-829-4522 or CONSEW - #206RB-1 (Japan) High speed sinlbower@bowerhc.com gle needle; Compound walking foot/Needle feed with stand and Apartments For Rent motor. $750 or B/O. SINGER #20U33 (JaMERIDEN - 1st fl., 2 BRs, pan) High speed indusappls., WD hkp, off st trial zig zag machine; prkg, $800 + 2 mos. Single needle with sec. 203-499-7087. stand and motor. $500 or B/O. 203-238-1993. SOUTHINGTON - Lrg. 5 rm apt., 2nd fl., off SOFA & LOVE SEAT Snow blower, leaf st prkg, near Rt 84, all blowers, shovels and appls., no pets/smkg, yard tools, ladder, $1,300 incl. utils. exPfaltzgraff dishes, etc. cept gas heat & AC. Call for more info, 860Call (860) 628-8386. 919-5252. WALLINGFORD - 1BR, $900. Stove, fridge, 2 WINE MAKERS - The grapes are on the way! mo. sec. Credit check. Be ready! Rachet type No pets. Centrally lopress, $100. Call (860) cated, (203) 317-9824. 621-4601 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR Sporting Goods and Townhouse, appls./ Health laund. hkp, off st prkg, no smkg/pets, $1,150 STAMINA TREADMILL mo. 203.631.5219. $50. (860) 829-2077.

Wanted To Buy

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. 203.235.8431.

1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ Todd Shamock 203.494.1695Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, GRASSY HILL AUCMeriden-made. TIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Whether it is a Company is Always lost ring, wallet or Buying and providing a Parrot named Oliver, services all over Connecticut. These are just a Classified ad a FEW of the things can help track it down. we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, 1-2 ITEMS: China, Trombone & SO MUCH Silverware, Glass. MORE) Advertising Furn., 50’s. Whole EsItems, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket tates. 203.238.3499 Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, AARON’S BUYING & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Machinist Tools, Old Signs, Old PhoLathes, BenchTools, tographs, Old PostHand Tools & more. cards, Brewery Items, (203) 525-0608. Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken JewelALWAYS BUYING ry, Gold & Silver JewelCASH PAID ry, Gold & Silver Coins, Vintage Electronics, Military Items, Swords Musical Instru& Bayonets, Helmets & ments, Amps, Ham Patches, Medals & UniEquipment, HiFi, forms, Pocket Knives, Radios, CB, GuiLighters & Pipes, Fountars, Audio Equiptain Pens, Mechanical ment, Antiques. Pencils, Fraternal Order 860-707-9350 Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky ALWAYS BUYING OLD Items, Pratt & Whitney TOOLS - Wanted old, Items, Colt Items, Naused and antique hand tive American Items, tools, MACHINIST Vintage Electronics, woodworking, engravSlot Cars, Toy Trucks, ing and work bench Matchbox & Hottools. Please call with wheels, Barbie’s, Folk confidence. Fair offers Art, Statues, Bronzes, made in your home. Trains, Cameras, Mid Cory-860.322.4367. Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, ANTIQUES - Always Shaving Items, Political buying old; Toys, Items, Comic Books, military, jewelry, art, Sports Cards & Autowatches, musical graphs…& THE LIST instruments, signs, GOES ON! So please arcade games, give us a call at your cameras, pre 1970 earliest convenience. sports memorabilGrassy Hill Auctions ia, plus more. One 203-868-1816 - Grassy item or entire estate HillAuctions.com contents. Call 860718-5132. FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL BUYING MACHINIST NEWSPAPER TOOLBOXES - Tools TWITTER.COM/ & tooling, contents of RECORD_JOURNAL machine shops, home workshops and small INSTAGRAM.COM/ lathes. Call anytime RECORDJOURNAL 860-985-5760

Town Times | towntimes.com Wanted To Buy

Friday, September 20, 2019

Musical Instruments Instruction

Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned

Junk Removal

Landscaping

GARY WODATCH

***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com

Music By Roberta Perform. Instruct voiceall ages+levels. Piano begin.-interm. 860-406-4676.

Pets For Sale

MALTESE PUPS (3) females, ready to go. $750 ea. (860) 329-5623.

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

WANTED - Old antique, newer & junk jewelry. “I pay Top Cash for your Grandma’s Costume Jewelry Stash”. Call Julie, 203-443-9602.

Fencing CORNERSTONE

Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.

CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.

Gutters

GUTTERS DON’T WORK

If they’re dirty! For gutYorkies, Yorkipoos, ter cleaning, Call Kevin Old English Bull (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. dogs, Shih Tzu’s, CT# 569127 Bengal kittens, Boxers & Pug Puppies, $550+ 860.930.4001

HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?

Landscaping

Plumbing Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases IF YOU Mention GEORGE J MACK & of residential & This Ad SONS - Servicing the commercial roofing. FALL Yard Meriden area since Clean-Ups 1922. Toilet, faucet, Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. Brush, branches, leaves, sink & drain repairs. 203-265-5200 storm damage Water heater replaceHIC#0631937 ments. 15% Sr citizen **JUNK REMOVAL** disc. Member of BBB. Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, 203-238-2820. Debris, etc Siding WE CAN REMOVE VINYL SIDING SPECIAL ANYTHING Power Washing Ranch’s, Capes $7,800. Entire house to Free est.Repairs. Lic & 1 item removed! #1 PAINTER’S EDGE Ins. w/ ref. Hann’s On FREE ESTIMATES 860-563-2001. MOBILE WASH Sr. Citizen Discount Chemicals safe for LIC & INS. Tree Services house & plants. 25 yrs. 203-535-9817 or exp. Sr Disc. #0656136 A Better Cut 860-575-8218 Ins. 860.538.5520 Specializing in tree removal, trimming, A-1 Quality JT’S LANDSCAPING chipping & grinding. Powerwashing LLC, - We specialize Call for free estimate. Low Rates in weeding beds, 203-945-1808. mulching, top soil, Call Dennis hedge & bush trim203.630.0008 Gary Wodatch LLC ming . We do all your Tree Removal All calls landscape needs. POWER WASHING returned. CT#620397 Top quality work at Is Spring Cleaning on Quick courteous service. reasonable prices. THE OUTSIDE #616311, Fully lic. & Office 203-235-7723 FREE Estimates ins. 203-213-6528 Cell 860-558-5430 #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 Masonry

AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409

CORNERSTONE

Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.

FALLCleanups, Tree Removal & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860.719.3953 Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430

Looking for a friend? Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937

Roofing

ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652

GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Home Improvements

Roofing

15% off Houses. Decks.Sheetrock. Popcorn Repair. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Sr disc. #0656136. Ins. 860.538.5520

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

203-238-1953

Get Listed. Get Results.

#1 PAINTER’S EDGE

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

TEC ELECTRICAL

Painting Wallpapering

A27

Find litters of critters in Classifieds.

Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

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

Moving and Storage RT RELOCATION Your moving and storage specialists. Call for a free estimate. 833-668-3978.

ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319

Advertise with us. 203-235-1661

A28

Town Times | towntimes.com

Friday, September 20, 2019

Back to School Safety

Start the School Year Right! ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑

Adhere to school zone speed limits. Approach parked cars carefully. A stopped school bus with flashing red lights means STOP! Always exercise extreme caution near school buses.

R221827

❑

Watch for children walking and on bicycles.

School Kids Are Everywhere So Drive With Care! This message sponsored by the following businesses: Wild Wisteria Main St. Lino’s354 Market Durham, CT 472 Main Street 860-349-1550

Durham, CTEnz Split 16 Main St. 860-349-1717

Durham Village Durham, CT 860-349-6901

Wild Wisteria Midstate Tractor 562 So. Main St. 354 Main Street Middletown, CT Durham, CT 860-347-2531 860-349-1550 Middlefield Barber Shop & Micheli’s Unisex Salon

Strickland Rd. Perma193Treat Middlefield, CT 74 Airline Drive 860-349-3389/ 860-349-8220 Durham, CT 860-349-1133

J.C. Farm & Greenhouses Rte 68 Durham, CT 860-349-5649

Durham Auto Center

Split 428 Main Enz St. Durham, CT Street 16 Main 860-349-2273 Durham, CT

J.C. Farm & 860-349-6901 Greenhouses

Rte. 68 Durham, CT 860-349-5649 Lyman Orchards

Rte 157 Durham Middlefield, CT Pharmacy

321 Main St. 860-349-1793 Durham, CT 860-349-3478

Midstate Tractor 562 So. Main Street Middletown, CT 860-347-2531

Lyman Orchards

Perma Treat

Rte. 157 Middlefield, CT 860-349-1793

74 Airline Drive Dean Autoworks Durham, CT 860-349-1133 18 Middlefield Road

Lino’s Market

Durham, CT Carolyn Adams Country Barn 860-349-9980

472 Main St. Durham, CT 860-349-1717

Dean Autoworks

352 Main St. Durham, CT 860-349-1737

V.F. McNeilColors Insurance of the

18 Middlefield Rd. 500 East Main WInd Street Durham, CT main Street Branford, CT360 860-349-9980 Durham, CT

860-788-2514 Durham Fitness203-481-2684 339 Main St. V.F. McNeil Durham, CT Insurance 860-349-2480

Durham Auto Center 428 Main Street Durham, CT 860-349-2273

500 East Main St. Durham Dental Branford, CT 203-481-2684 360 Main Street Durham, CT 860-349-1123

Durham Family Eyecare

Country Flower “Good grades start Farms with Baileyville good vision”Road 320 243 Main St. Durham, Rte 147 CT 860-349-2323 Middlefield, CT Durham Dental 860-349-3690 360 Main St. 860-349-1123

Dick’s Citgo Durham Power Station Equipment 22 New Haven Rd. Durham, CT Road 152 Guilford 860-349-8644 Durham, CT 860-349-3854

Core Club & 24/7 Gym 350 Main Street Durham, CT 860-349-9100