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Friday, September 25, 2020
Library Bakery’s tasty goods can’t be beat rolls out eLearning service By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
The Durham Public Library has announced the launch of HelpNow – an on demand eLearning service for students in kindergarten through college. HelpNow offers personalized homework help in core subjects, as well as SAT preparation. Resources for adult learners are also included. The service is available on any Internet-enabled device with a Durham Public Library card and to all patrons, in-person, at the library. Live tutoring is available from 2 to 11 p.m. daily and a writing lab, lesson library, language lab, collaboration tools and more are available 24/7. In addition, HelpNow provides study tools such as a Test Center to help with standardized tests and practice subject-specific tests, like math and science, as well as access to an extensive library of online flashcard sets in hundreds of subjects. HelpNow is funded by PALS: The Friends of the Durham Public Library. Library Director Christine Michaud states, “We know that this is a difficult year for students and families and we wanted to offer a service that will support learning at home. With certified tutors and thousands of skill-building lessons and tools, we hope families find this to be a useful resource.” To learn more about HelpNow, visit the library website, durhamlibrary.org. — Press Release
If you ever participated in the CVEF Trivia Bee at Strong School, then you were a winner, even if your team didn’t score the most points. I don’t mean in the “we’re all winners!” manner of thinking. I mean, because as a participant, you were rewarded with the most perfect cookie you have ever seen and tasted.
The one neatly packaged in a small cellophane bag, flawlessly decorated, complete with a shiny ribbon. The one you looked at and thought, “I will eat this when I get home,” and then you quietly savored it in the corner of the library after you excused yourself to “find your jacket” (wink, wink). Later, when you met your family at the car, and they asked, “Did they give you anything for participating?” you replied, “No, but it was fun.” I guess they never noticed the crumbs on your “lost” jacket. Yes, pretty much everything at Kim’s Cottage Confections located at 271 Baileyville Road, Middlefield, is perfection. Of course, the cookies, but also the pastry twists, the scones, the muffins, and, oh boy, the cakes.
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High schools shift to full team practices By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff
In looking to bring high school sports back amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference has emphasized the importance of a gradual process that can change on a daily basis. At the end of last week, state schools learned that they had moved one key step closer to returning to regular-season competition on Oct. 1. Last Friday, the CIAC sent out an email to athletic directors informing
them that schools could move from cohorts to full-team practices as part of phase two of their sports plan. The move went into effect Monday. In the email, the CIAC writes that the plan is fluid and in a perpetual state of evaluation. The CIAC added that COVID-19 health data in Connecticut will continue to be monitored. In factoring in recommendation letters from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the CIAC Board of Control has made multiple changes to its original fall plan, including taking a 10-day pause from
in-person conditioning activities Aug. 14 to Aug. 24. In the current model, teams started non-contact workouts in cohorts of 10 athletes on Aug. 29. The hourlong sessions, consisting of conditioning and skill work, ran through Sept. 20, so that the CIAC had time to evaluate health data from two weeks of in-person school instruction and then see if full-team practices could begin on Sept. 21. In being given the green light to move forward, soccer, girls volleySee Practices, A10
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Letters to the Editor Editor : We need Joe Biden as our president. Biden will manage this pandemic correctly, actually working to protect lives. He will return our country to a position of global leadership, reminding the world that Americans act with compassion and integrity to prevent suffering, both within and outside our borders. Our local Democratic candidates, also, deserve our vote. Some to continue fighting for our health and rights,
like Rosa DeLauro and Christine Cohen, and some to improve our representation in Hartford, like April Capone, Vince Mase and JohnMichael Parker. Vote for true public servants. Vote for Democrats on Nov. 3.
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Choose unity Editor : We need a president who values the principles of democracy and cares about people, a president who
seeks out experts and accepts scientific fact. Joe Biden will put democracy and human rights at the center of America’s foreign policy and do the same for all Americans at home. He will reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and get assault weapons off our streets.
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Recently, James has been stationed in the self-checkout section, and to say that he brings joy to all would not be an understatement. He is the personification of pure joy. James is unabashedly in love with life, and he wants everyone to join him in the magic that is – obviously – an integral part of his life.
treat. He goes from machine to machine, lifting everyone up. He tells the women they are beautiful. (How he can tell, when our faces are covered with masks, is beyond me, but I’ll take it.) He stands at the front, opens his arms up wide, and wishes everyone a happy Wednesday or Thursday or Friday, or whatever the day might be. When people leave he tells them they are awesome and that he loves them. If he could bottle all that enthusiasm and all that love, he could make a fortune. I know I would buy a bottle or two.
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Choose unity over division, hope over fear, and truth over lies. Vote for Joe Biden for president. Pam Hogarth
What truly matters? Editor : Protect our planet. Vote for the environment.
Policy, not personality. Stephanie Moses
Trump must go Editor : The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. If anyone thinks that anything good or right or worthy of a presidency is going to happen in a second Trump term, they will be sorely disappointed. What Trump lacks in initiative, insight and knowledge, he makes up for in hubris, bluffing and hate. We need a president who has already demonstrated all of the human qualities to be the lead-
er of the free world, both in office and in his personal life. Joe Biden is that person. Vote Biden/Harris Nov. 3. Martin W. Anderson
Live free or die Editor : Now, now, doctors. I'm no doctor, but I'm losing my “patience.” One doctor says the wearing of masks is no good. Another says they are essential. Personally, I keep my lifesaving mask in the back pocket of my blue jeans. It's an old piece of cloth – all I could afford – and I must wear it in order to enter a store to buy beer and tobacco. Now what do you think of that, doctors? How about a few letters on the dangers of beer and tobacco? I once knew a man that was told by a doctor that he had
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Apparently, not all doctors agree on mask-wearing, but that's nothing new. Most doctors don't agree on anything. That's why we all should get a second opinion, for many a doctor simply buries their mistakes.
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In Brief Durham registrars The Durham Registrars of Voters will be in session Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to noon, in their office, on the 2nd floor of the Durham Town Hall. The registrars
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A few points Editor : I will rise to Mark Czaja’s bait to cover a few points. Racial justice is and should be a topic of discussion in groups, organizations and among friends, to identify where racism needs to be eliminated. We should not rest until it is non-existent.
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Do not bash CAT for doing its part on the economic and ecological front. It does not hurt to have an organized, grassroots effort to meet the national ideal and the will of good hearts and consciences, whether they are religious or not. As far as affordable housing is concerned in Middlefield, it was not too long ago that your so-called “Progressive, wealthy white people” voted Raspberry Ridge down. I would not say that the naysayers were necessarily
progressive or wealthy, would you? White, yes.
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only live to be mean. That is my idea of ultra-Conservatism, which God, in the liberality of His gifts – especially of love – is not.
Prayer is rightly under the authority of the parent, not teachers. A parent is the sole counsel and authority of in- Thank God. forming their child how and Anne Malcolm when to pray. My grandProgressives want affordable mother and mother did. Did housing and racial justice for you, to your children? Guilt! all, and I think the JC that I know would be pleased. And Finally, I don’t know that Local Classified Listings. what law has prohibited God God is mean-spirited or assumes the guise of trolls who from public schools? None. The law is that no educator can impose religious beliefs or prayer upon students;
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Flu shot clinics scheduled throughout region
In order to receive a flu shot you must be at least 18 years of age and in good health. The vaccine is free of charge and there is no co-payment
with most insurance plans (bring your insurance card). Pneumonia and single vaccines will also be available. Appointments will not be taken and residency is not required. Face masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. Participants are strongly encouraged to save time by
completing the Vaccine Informed Consent Form online at : cromwellct.gov, townofdurhamct.org, pshd.org (Middlefield) or middletownct.gov. The remaining clinic schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 30, noon to 6 p.m., Town Hall gymnasium, 41 West St., Cromwell. Wednesday, Oct 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown. Wednesday, Oct 14, noon to 6 p.m., Town Hall gymnasium, 41 West St., Cromwell. Friday, Oct 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., MARC, 25 Indus-
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Wednesday, Oct 21, 9 a.m. to noon, Community Center, The library is open to the 405 Main St., Middlefield. public, but curbside pickup is Wednesday, Oct 28, noon still available by request. Visto 6 p.m., Town Hall gymna- it durhamlibrary.org. sium, 41 West St., Cromwell. Handwriting Fun for Tuesday, Nov 3, noon Tweens & Teens. Zoom proto 6 p.m., Activity Cengram, Wednesday, Sept. 30, ter (2nd floor), 350 Main St., 6 p.m. Age 11 and up. A Durham. playful approach to lettering that is perfect for cards, Saturday, Nov 7, journals and drawings. Reg9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall ister online. gymnasium, 41 West St., Cromwell. Online homework help. Live tutoring is available daiTuesday, Nov 10, 10 a.m. ly from 2 to 11 p.m. Visit the to 4 p.m., Cross Street AME library website for more inZion Church, 440 West St., formation. Middletown. — Press Release French conversation. First Thursday of the month, 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link. the line until they are finSpanish conversation. Friished with their purchase. days, 4 p.m. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org for • All vendors accept cash the Zoom link. and some accept card. Whenever possible, bring a Movie Matinees. Thursdays, variety of bills so you can 1:30 p.m. Visit the library provide exact change. Venwebsite for movie list. dors do sanitize between customers.
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Obituaries Bishop Robert Atwell, III MIDDLEFIELD- Bishop Robert Atwell, III, “Bob”, 67, of Middlefield, passed away on September 16, 2020 with his son and daughter at his side. He was born to Margaret (Peg) Atwell and the late Bishop R. Atwell, Jr., on August 28, 1953. Bob attended Durham Public Schools and was a member of the first graduating class of Coginchaug Regional High School in 1971. Bob married his high school sweetheart Joan Handley on September 15, 1973. Bob was a lifelong drummer, starting as a child, and following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bob began his career with the Coginchaug Ancients Fife and Drum Corps, founded by his father. He also played with Chester Fife and Drum Corps, and then finally with Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps, where he later returned to as an instructor. Over his career, he received numerous state bass drum championship awards. Bob was a Life Member of the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company holding multiple positions up to Assistant Chief and most recently as Fire Police Captain. Bob was past president of the Durham Historical Society
and was most recently assistant treasurer. Bob enjoyed volunteering in Durham and Middlefield and served numerous boards and organizations. Bob had a lifelong love of history, particularly of the Civil War, and loved his time spent with Battery B 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery as a reenactor. He was most recently employed by the Durham Manufacturing Company for 20 years, retiring earlier this year, and was a machinist for over 40 years. Besides his wife of 47 years and his mother, he leaves his sister Joanne Peterson of Rockfall, daughter Sarah Atwell and her husband Michael Kudrak of Middletown, son Jesse Atwell and his wife Caitlin of Rockfall, sisters in law Karen Brown of Middletown and Beth Priestley of New
Hampshire, and niece Kim Sansone of Middletown who was like a daughter to him. Bob’s days were always brightened when spending time with his grandson Robert Kudrak. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Bob’s family would like to thank Middlesex Hospital Hospice Homecare for their support and care of Bob in his final months, as well as his close friends who visited to keep him company. Family and friends may call on Monday, September 21 from 5:00 -7:00 pm at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 10:00 am in the Middlefield Cemetery, 402 Main Street, Middlefield. All are open to friends and family as long as masks are worn and COVID precautions are in place. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s name can be made to the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company at 406 Jackson Hill Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455 or the Durham Historical Society at P.O. Box 345, Durham, CT 06422. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralservice. com.
Vaccine advisory group formed By Dave Collins Associated Press
HARTFORD — The state is forming an advisory group to validate the safety of any coronavirus vaccines and how to distribute them to the public, Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday. Lamont said the goals are to make sure the vaccines are not harmful, the public can have confidence in them
and they are distributed with priority going to certain populations such as nursing homes, first responders, schools and colleges while supplies are limited at first.
conference Monday. Members will include vaccine experts, state officials, labor representatives and advocates for communities highly affected by the virus.
The co-chairs of the committee are acting Public Health Commissioner Deidre Gifford and Dr. Reginald Eadie, president and chief executive of Trinity Health of New England, who both joined Lamont at a news
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Janice Guckin Yale WALLINGFORD- Janice G. Yale, 84, of Meriden, CT, the wife of the late Thomas F. Yale, loving mother, also known as Nene or Auntie Jaye passed away at her home surrounded by love. Janice was born on November 4, 1935 in Wallingford, daughter of the late John Lenart and Deborah Carey. She graduated from Lyman Hall High School and recently retired after 38 years of home daycare. Janice is survived by her children K. Chicky Yale Murchison, Michele Yale Crook, John T. Yale and his wife Pat and Traci Guckin. Her 11 grandchildren Chris, Bobbie-Sioux, Kristin, Charley, Mary, Megan, Molly, Matthew, Cody, Jacob and Aydyn; her great grandchildren Demetrius, Christian, Jaxon and Elias; her loving nieces Kristi Lenart Rikert of Vermont, Dina Prendergast and many other loved nieces and nephews; and her sisterin-law Florence Lenart and her brother-in-law, Monk Yale. Janice was predeceased by her infant son David, her brother-in-laws Ralph
and John Yale, son-inlaw Bill Murchison, sister Diane and her husband Donald DuBord, sister Lorraine Santomero and her husband Danny and her brother David Lenart. A Memorial Service will be held at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers please consider gifts in her memory made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www. stjude.org) 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home. www. wallingfordfh. com
Vintage motorcar show Saturday in New Britain The Klingberg Family Centers car show for vehicles 1989 and older will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood St., New Britain. Attendees will drive their own cars along a special spectator travel lane winding through every field and parking lot of show cars, so no car will be missed. For the safety of all, there will be no spectators walking or exiting their cars. Entrance fees for car owners and spectators will be
waived this year to avoid the exchange of credit cards and cash. However, donations will be accepted. For more information about the event, visit klingbergmotorcarseries.org.
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Field hockey, soccer and girls volleyball teams can start their first scrimmages on Sept. 26. Including girls swim and dive and cross country, the plan is for teams to start competing officially on Oct. 1 and play up to 12 contests in the regular season. A tournament experience could follow. The CIAC is recommending that no spectators be allowed at contests, but adds that schools should consult with their respective district’s local department of health. In the case of football, the CIAC Board of Control, on Sept. 16, canceled the 11-on11 tackle season for the fall, but squads can practice as a full team, with no contact.
The CIAC had come up with strategies to try to lower the risk of football, but DPH and the National Federation of High Schools stuck to their recommendations that football is a high-risk sport.
Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said that the CIAC had exhausted all avenues to hold a fall season. While canceling tackle football in 2020, the CIAC did say it would consider allowing a sport to be moved from its regularly scheduled season to a later date in the school year as long as it does not negatively impact spring sports.
On a Sept. 16 Zoom call, Lungarini stated that the CIAC, in conjunction with its football committee, hoped to come up with lowto moderate-risk activities for the fall by the end of last week, such as 7-on-7 and lineman challenges. Schools do have the option of playing football as a nonsanctioned club sport, but any plan would need to be approved by local public health organizations. Private leagues are also forming.
Community Center Middlefield Senior & Social Services Office, 405 Main St., Box 5, Middlefield. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers : sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org; 860-349-7121.
Food Bank: The Food Bank is in desperate need of cleaning items such as dish soap, laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo and cleansers. Additional items needed include coffee, tea, toilet paper, tissues, paper towns and napkins. Energy assistance: The CT Energy Assistance Program is available to state residents to help offset winter heating costs. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers to schedule your appointment. Flu clinic: A flu shot clinic will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Community Center. Download the consent form from Middlefield’s municipal website. Masks required. Senior meals: Meals are available for pick-up Monday after 12 p.m. at the Community Center. Seniors will receive three frozen meals each Monday. Seniors wishing to receive a meal should call 860-349-7121 by Wednesday of each week. See Center, A17
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STEVE KNIGHT asks: I would like candidates for state elective office to discuss our various energy issues. I understand that Connecticut has the second highest electric rates – behind California – in the nation. Yet the state government’s goal is for our electric energy to come entirely from renewables by 2040? I get the climate change argument, but we won’t build nuclear plants, we’ve actually been reducing our capacity for hydro, and the current technology of wind and solar is breathtakingly expensive and utterly inadequate. Plus enormous countries like China thumb their noses at reducing their carbon footprint.
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Outdoor yoga DMLWC & DMYFS will host an outdoor, beginner-friendly yoga class Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. The class, open to all ages and yoga abilities, is the perfect way to unwind after a long week. There is a $5 fee. Bring yoga mat or towel. Participants will receive a Relaxation & Wellness Kit. For registration details, email dmiccinello@ dmyfs.org.
Golf for Kids Celebrate the 25th Annual Golf for Kids Tournament to benefit the children and families served at Ädelbrook. The tournament will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Road, on the Robert Trent Jones championship course. Register at adelbrook.org/our-events/golf-forkids/. For more information, call 860-635-6010, ext. 327.
In August, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would end all counting efforts for the 2020 U.S. Census on Sept. 30 – a month earlier than the previous Oct. 31 deadline. Connecticut stands to lose approximately $2,900 for every person undercounted.
The workshop link has been emailed to parents, and is listed on ParentSquare. Parents of all grades are welcome to attend. For more information, call 860-3497221.
’Fore’ St. Pete’s The Fore St. Pete’s Sake Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 2 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course at Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Road. For more information, visit stpeterscheshire.org.
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College funding Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a college funding workshop, via Zoom, Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The Barnum Financial Group presentation will focus on resources for merit-aid, tax code incentives and need-based aid information and how to best use college savings funds.
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Performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties requiring excellent PLASTIC DESK - With one drawer. Built in computer and interperWanted To Buy lamp and chair for todsonal skills. This position dlers. requires 1 year of office 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $30.00. 203-265-7598. work experience of a $$$ CASH $$$ responsible nature and a Todd Shamock Appliances H.S., GED, or busiEstate Sale Service ness diploma. Wages: Costume Jewelry, $20.42 to $24.72 (Town) AIR CONDITIONER FOR Antiques, Dolls, Toys, SALE - Panosonic 6000 $19.23 - $24.94 (Board BTU’S (E + Filte to clear Paintings,Meriden Items of Education) hourly air particles). Very qui203-494-1695 plus an excellent fringe et. Very good condition $50.00. Call to come AARON’S BUYING benefit package. Apply: see. 860-621-8266 Department of Human Old Machinist Tools, Resources, Town of Lathes, BenchTools, Wallingford 45 South Lawn and Garden Hand Tools & more. Main Street, Wallingford, (203) 525-0608. CT 06492. Phone: (203) 294-2080 Fax: (203) 294ALWAYS BUYING 2084. The closing date CASH PAID will be that date the 30th Vintage Electronics, application form/resume Musical Instruis received or Septemments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, ber 30, 2020 whichever Radios, CB, Guioccurs first. EOE tars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. Medical Help WantMATERIALS 860-707-9350 ed DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $25/ RN per yd; Sand-$15 per ANTIQUES - Always Infection Control Nurse yd; Millings-$10 per yd; buying old; Toys, Grove Manor in WaterScreened Millings $30 military, jewelry, art, per yd; Clean Fill $8 bury a 60 bed 4 star SNF watches, musical per yd: $100 minimum is looking for a dynamic instruments, signs, arcade games, delivery. No pickup truck team member to head cameras, pre 1970 service. Minimum 16 yd our well established Insports memorabilpickup at our yard. Call fection Control Program, ia, plus more. One Jim @ 860-982-4819 for M-F, some supervision item or entire estate delivery required. Call Sharon contents. Call 860718-5132. Carne, DNS, at 203 753PREMIUM 7205, or fax resume to SCREENED 203 753-6177. BUYING MACHINIST
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Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
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$25/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
PAIR OF 15 INCH Top Soil, Compost CHROME RIMS - Last used on a Ford Ranger. FOR SALE. Catering to $50.00. 203-213-2821. small deliveries. Call Bob (203) 415-0723
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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
HITCHCOCK - DR Chairs, $250; Loveseat recliner, blue, $125; 40’ Werner ladder, $275. 860.713.1759.
DRIVE TRANSPORT CHAIR - With Foot extensions. $85.00. 860483-1805. NORFOLK ISLAND PINE - Must be inside, lovely in office or large living room. 6’ tall. Well cared for. $49. 860.628.6603.
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WILL PAY CASH - For old motorcycles, mini bikes & go carts. Gary, (860) 558-5430.
PISTOL PERMIT - Certification, for groups of 4 or less, masks req’d, 1 session only, $140. (203) 415-1144.
TOOLBOXES - Tools & tooling, contents of machine shops, home workshops and small lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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