www.towntimes.com
Volume 23, Number 31
Wellness coalition holds training on overdose issues
Decades-old holiday fair returns Nov. 9
By Everett Bishop Town Times
The Durham Middlefield Local Wellness Coalition hosted a Narcan training event that taught how to administer different forms of naloxone, the signs and symptoms of an overdose and about Connecticut’s Good Samaritan Law. The event, held Saturday, Oct. 26, took place at the Middlefield Community Center. Anna Gasinski from the Alliance for Prevention & Wellness led the class. Naloxone, commonly known by brand name Narcan, is used to treat an opioid overdose in an emergency situation and is often associated with fentanyl overdoses.
Friday, November 1, 2019
By Everett Bishop Town Times
The vial on the right is used mainly by EMT's and is an intramuscular injection, as is the one on the left. Narcan, in the center, is most commonly used by friends, families and neighbors of overdose victims. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times
“It’s being pressed into pills,” said Gasinski, of fentanyl. “We’re seeing it being cut into cocaine now and it takes a lot shorter of a time to make.”
Synthetic marijuana is even being laced with the opioid, with more than 70 people overdosing in New Haven from fentanyl laced marijuana just last year. See Wellness, A5
“Back then it was all these adorable little handmade ornaments, and they had such imagination. I still hang them on my tree to this day,” she said. “They made soldiers out of clothespins. Just the cutest things.”
For more than 60 years, the Middlefield Federated Church has hosted a holiday fair to raise money for the church’s general fund and for several community chariAlso, Smith remembers ties. shopping the handmade, For the church community, crocheted Barbie clothes. the fair has become more Women’s Christian Fellowthan just a fundraiser, however. It’s a holiday tradition. ship Chair Sydney Mintz said, “Seeing the stuff picked Church member Beverly up and loved and purSmith was baptized and chased, that’s the best part married at Middlefield Fed- about the fair.” erated Church, and recalls attending the holiday fair as See Fair, A21 a child.
Fire chief talks system upgrades By Everett Bishop Town Times
At last week’s Middlefield Board of Selectmen meeting, the panel saw a presentation from the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company about the projected upgrades to its radio systems.
During the Tuesday, Oct. 22 meeting, fire company personnel said they will be transitioning from a low frequency radio band to a high frequency 800 MHz band for their portable and mobile radios. This will allow Middlefield to “be open to new internal communication opportunities
that we have never had before” according to a fire company report. Fire Chief Peter Tyc also talked about an “opportunity that has come about rapidly” for the fire company and surrounding departments. See Upgrades, A4
2 019
Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times
BaileY & Yamartino
Vote november 5th for Proven leadership
over No Town Government Experience!
223347
6% tax reduction! lowest mill rate in 7 years!
Some of the silent auction prizes up for grabs at Middlefield Federated Church's holiday fair.
Paid for by the Middlefield Republican Town Committee, Charles Schmaltz Treasurer
A2
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Selecting selectmen
Letters Policy Email letters to news@ towntimes.com; mail to 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 or fax to 203-6390210. Letters are limited to 300 words. Town Times will print only one letter per person each month. We reserve the right to edit letters. We do not list names of people, organizations and businesses being thanked. Names of businesses are not allowed. Letters must be signed and names will appear in print. Include a phone number so The Citizen can contact you for verification. Letters must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday to be considered for publication the following Friday.
By Everett Bishop Town Times
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. This year, both Durham and Middlefield have two candidates up for first selectman. In Durham it’s incumbent Laura Francis (R) versus George Eames (I). In Middlefield, incumbent Edward Bailey (R) is taking on Kindra Liptak (D).
Garvis stated, “Therefore, votes for the unsuccessful candidate in the first selectman race will be brought down and counted in the selectmen race. The selectmen candidates with the two Unlike other elections for highest votes will be electpublic office, the race for first selectman operates a lit- ed.” tle differently.
Published weekly by Record-Journal at 500 S. Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Periodicals postage paid at Meriden, CT and at additional mailing offices.
According to statute, on a board of three members, only two of the seats can be held by a majority party, meaning one member of the board of selectmen must belong to a minority party.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Record-Journal 500 S. Broad Street Meriden, CT 06450 TT-USPSBOX
Middlefield OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Approximately 800 sq. ft.
860-343-9231
R220864
“While the voter is allowed to vote for the same number of candidates as there are openings in all other races, this is not the case with the selectmen race,” Durham Town Clerk Kim Garvis explained. “Per state statute (CG 9-188) votes for an unsuccessful first selectman candidate shall be counted as votes for [them as a] member of the board [of selectmen].”
USPS 021-924
In Durham, minority party representation does not apply this year, as the Democrats did not nominate a first selectman candidate – there is a Republican candidate and a petitioning candidate.
MIMS OIL
CALL FOR TODAY’S LOW PRICE 203-238-7512 Order online:
mimsoil.com 24 Hours/7 Days 50 gal. delivery
ENERGY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE H.O.D. 7
R221707
w w w.linosmar ke t .com
Now Taking Orders For Your Holidays! • Fresh Local All Natural Prime Turkeys • Store Made Pies • Prepared Thanksgiving Dinners
500 S. Broad St., Second Floor, Meriden CT, 06450 www.towntimes.com
Inquire Within
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 — Everett Bishop Vice President of Advertising — Jim Mizener Digital Advertising Sales — Joy Boone (203) 317-2313
Rockfall.
472 MAIN STREET DURHAM, CT
Please place catering orders in advance!
BONUS BUY
3LBS BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST 2LBS STEW BEEF 2LBS GROUND CHUCK
20.19
$
With a $10 Purchase of Non-Sale Items! Expires 11/6/19
Open MONDAY-FRIDAY 7-7PM, SATURDAY 7-6PM CLOSED SUNDAY
SEAFOOD SPECIALS Faroe Island Salmon...................................................$8.99lb
DELI SPECIALS Land O Lakes American Cheese..............................$3.29lb Hoffman’s Cheddar....................................................$5.99lb Domestic Ham............................................................$3.49lb Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham....................................$6.99lb Carando Slicing Pepperoni.......................................$5.99lb Prosciutto Di Parma................................................. $19.99lb Russer Cooked Salami...............................................$3.99lb Boar’s Head Everest Chicken.................................... $7.99lb Boar’s Head Salsalito Turkey Breast........................ $7.99lb Storemade Roast Beef.................................................$8.99lb
We reserve the right to limit quantities. We are not responsible for typographical errors. Expires 11/6/19.
R223418
Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. and delivered to all homes and busineses in Durham, Middlefield and
860-349-1717
• Sides & Other Holiday Favorites Online • Also Available Turkey Breast & Turkey Parts
MEAT SPECIALS
USDA Choice Whole Beef Butt Tenderloin 3-4lbs.... $7.99lb USDA Choice Boneless NY Strip Steaks................. $7.99lb USDA Choice Sirloin Store made Hamburger 5lbs or more......$4.49lb 1st USDA Cut Top London Broil..............................$3.49lb USDA Choice Sirloin Stew........................................$5.99lb USDA Choice Top Round Roast...............................$3.99lb Bone In Center Cut Pork Chops...............................$2.29lb Country Style Pork Ribs............................................ $1.79lb USDA 1st Cut Sirloin Steak.......................................$5.99lb Extra Lean Veal Stew..................................................$5.99lb Extra Lean Store made Veal Sausage.......................$4.99lb Boneless Chicken Breast 3lbs or more.....................$1.89lb Store made Lino’s Stuffed Porchetta........................$3.99lb
NOW ACCEPTING EBT CARDS
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
A3
In Brief
A Fun Night event for 5th and 6th graders will be held Friday, Nov. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 405 Main St., Middlefield. There is a $5 entry fee. The event includes music, games and food for sale. A donation of fruit snacks, paper towels, tuna fish or sauce for the Durham and Middlefield food pantries is requested. Register online at dmyfs.org. For more information, contact Betsy Dean: 860-3490258, bdean@dmyfs.org.
10 a.m., at the third floor conference room of Town Hall. Courtney Hendricson, VP of Municipal Services, and Rachel Gretencord, Financial and Research Analyst, of the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. will speak. To register, email edc@ townofdurhamct.com.
Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets, visit dmfgirlscoutsholiday-ornament.eventbrite.com. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support Durham-Middlefield Girl Scouts events and provide opportunities throughout the year.
members. Members will offer as much or as little help as needed. A fee will be charged for the kit, and a bow, which is optional. Registration is required by Friday, Nov. 8. To reserve a spot in the workshop, contact Karen Patterson at 860349-3506.
60+ Club and Travel Seniors, including those from surrounding towns, are welcome to join this social, active, travel club. For more information, contact Sue Giuffrida at 860-346-0724. See Briefs, A21
For more information, visit DMFGirlScouts@gmail.com.
Paint night fundraiser
Wreath decorating
Business breakfast
The Durham-Middlefield Girl Scouts invite the community to a Holiday Ornament Paint Night on Friday, Nov. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., 405 Main St., Middlefield.
The Durham Economic Development Commission invites our small business owners to a breakfast and networking workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 to
Attendees will participate in a guided painting session and leave with three wooden ornaments to hang at home or gift to a loved one for the holidays.
The Durham Garden Club will conduct a holiday wreath decorating workshop on Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. to to 2 p.m., at the Durham firehouse. Workshop participants will receive an evergreen wreath, hanging wire, glue stick and access to all of the natural materials gathered by club
DECKS...JUST DECKS A Division of TBC Enterprises
Demo • Repair • Rebuild Pressure Treated • Composite Decking Hidden Fasteners • Vinyl Railing Systems Licensed and Insured. Lic #0640050
R222866
DMYFS Fun Night
Thomas Chiari | 203-915-8037 | thomasbchiari@gmail.com
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Bailey & Yamartino: Proven Leadership for Our Town’s Future EcOnOmic DEvElOpmEnt • Commercial Tax Base is up 27% since 2018, reducing your taxes. • Lower tax rate has attracted established businesses to town. • Welcoming new businesses to town. o Commercial vacancies filled 6% tax reduction! on Rte 66. Lowest Mill Rate o New Solar Energy Farm & Self in 7 years! Storage Facility on Rte 66 underway. o Business expansion and new construction at Industrial Park. Fully Occupied!
ROaD infRastRUctURE
Ed Bailey - First Selectman Bob Yamartino - Board of Selectmen Mike Skelps - Board of Finance Anne Olszewski - Tax Collector Kathy Kokoszka - Board of Assessment Appeals
Experience Matters Most! Follow on Instagram BaileyYamartino2019 & Facebook EdBaileyMiddlefield Paid for by the Middlefield Republican Town Committee, Charles Schmaltz Treasurer
K-5 schOOl • Board of Selectmen has no control over decisions regarding educational programs, facilities and staffing – The Board of Education (BoE) is solely responsible. • BoE has adopted a project-based learning program and voted to consolidate schools to provide the best education for our children. • BoE is seeking citizens to serve on committees – Volunteer to help our children!
R223348
We are asking for YOUR vote on Nov. 5
• In the past 4 years: o 66% of Town Roads chip sealed, repaved, crack sealed. o 44% increase in road spending. • State Democrats are holding hostage $197,000 of Middlefield’s Town Road Aid in exchange for tolls.
A4
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Upgrades From A1
“The Connecticut Radio Network is a system that is built out by the Department of Public Protection and Emergency Services, commonly known as the state police,” he said. “They have a whole entire system for the use of the state police. However, the system has the capacity to add municipalities and allows them to operate as part of this radio system.”
The Middlefield Board of Selectmen met Tuesday, Oct. 22 to see a presentation from Assistant Fire Chief Steven Tyc, left, about upgrading the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company's radio equipment. Photo by Everett Bishop, Town Times
The Eleventh Annual
GO MOBILE
Durham Middlefield Night!
/Classifieds
The Crystal Ballroom at the Middletown Elks Lodge
Saturday November 16th Durham Honoree Wendy Manemeit
For the past two years, Tyc, along with First Selectman Edward Bailey, have worked to secure an Intertown Capi-
Dancing to Kings Of Karma
Tickets are $25 per person 223666
Vendors welcomed! Fee is $20 All proceeds support our Mission Programs Reservations call (860) 349-3683
R222976
GIANT INDOOR FALL TAG SALE
Middlefield Honoree to be announced on Facebook
For more information or for tickets, Please contact Jeff Siena 860-301-8260 or Jo-Ann Siena 860-301-0802 Tickets also available at the bar at the Elks Lodge. Reservations are Required so please reserve your spot!
The fire company also increased its coverage area for paging equipment.
November 2nd from 8AM–1PM United Churches of Durham 228 Main Street
Cocktail Hour begins at 6PM
Join us in celebrating two amazing Small Towns with a night of…. • Delicious food • Incredible Live Music • Raffles donated by small businesses in Durham and Middlefield • Unforgettable memories!
Joining this system would allow MVFC to use state towers to transmit with those new 800 MHz radio signals.
tal Equipment grant for their dispatchers, Valley Shore Dispatch. This $1.25 million grant was used to implement a simulcast, countywide paging system “off of 15 different tower sites throughout the county, as well as other counties,” according to the report. Currently, the fire company can only use two tower site locations: one on Blue Hills Road in Durham and the second on Jackson Hill Road. Signals sent to these towers are then sent to mobile and portable radios through repeaters. Upgrades to the system would oust the repeaters entirely, allow for more coverage area over several towers and providing pagers, mobile and portable radios with direct signals from dispatch. Cost of maintaining tower infrastructure will be handled by Valley Shore and the ICE grant and by the state, as none are the property of Middlefield. According to the fire company’s report, this upgrade would increase the potential coverage for Middlefield first responders to 97.47 percent and would give Middlefield the capacity to create “town-wide talk groups” over the state radio system. This also would allow town agencies such as public See Upgrades, A5
Suffering from Sensitive Teeth? The problem could be quick and simple to treat. So don’t live with the pain. Come in for a Complimentary Consulation! Call
860-349-3368 today R222869
Dr. Jason Glazer • Restorative, Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry • 16 Main Street, Suite 303, Durham, CT • (860) 349-3368 • GlazerDental.com
Town Times | towntimes.com
Wellness From A1
So just how do you spot an overdose? According to Gasinski, some factors you should be on the watch for are: lack of responsiveness, blue or grey skin and little to no breathing. “They may only take about 10 breaths per minute,” she said of an individual experiencing an overdose. Once you have spotted a potential overdose, your first step should be to contact 911. Once you have done
Upgrades From A4
If there is still no response, it’s time to administer naloxone. While there are different types of naloxone, two intramuscular injections and two intranasal, the most common type friends and families might use to save a loved one is Narcan.
modate for the higher frequency radio signals, the fire company will need to purchase new radio and paging equipment. Bailey said that there were “no solid figures” for that as of yet. A special meeting between the Board of Finance and Board of Selectman is in the works to figure out the details.
Narcan works by inserting the nozzle into one of the victim’s nostrils and pressing down on the plunger until the entirety of the drug has been expelled. “911 dispatchers are trained to help you as well,” said Gasinski. “If they know it’s an overdose, they’re coming with Narcan as well.” In the case of an overdose, don’t fear about administering too much naloxone. “It has very little side effect and it will only work if
In the event that you have found someone who has overdosed, Connecticut’s Good Samaritan Law protects you from any criminal charges from administering naloxone to someone you believe to have overdosed. This even applies to people with do not resuscitate orders, according to Gasinski.
ly had one overdose between the two towns last year. But DMLWC Prevention Coordinator Dena Miccinello says it’s still necessary to stay vigilant. “I think from personal experience, just out in the public, anywhere you go you could find someone that needs your help,” she said. “So even in our community or someone else’s community it could be needed.”
According to data gathered by Gasinski and the Alliance Those interested in obtainfor Prevention and Wellness, ing Narcan can consult with Durham and Middlefield on- their local pharmacy.
Ed Margnelli
MIDDLEFIELD Apartment for Rent 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
someone has an opioid in their system,” Gasinski said.
A5
“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 -
Antiques • Furniture • Collectibles
Moving and Clean Out Services
R223346
However, in order to accom-
that, try rousing the person by shaking them or calling their name. If that doesn’t work start giving the victim rescue breaths – essentially CPR without the chest compressions – in order to keep oxygen circulating.
R221321
works, emergency management, resident troopers, town officials and others to communicate with each other immediately.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Political Advertisement
MIDDLEFIELD
ROCKFALL
CT State Senator Mary D. Abrams “ Vote for Kindra Liptak. She understands the importance of your concerns, such as keeping schools in Middlefield, and promoting economic development. I am confident she has the ability and dedication to get the job done”
KINDRA LIPTAK Candidate for 1st Selectman
CT State Representative Emil “Buddy” Altobello
“As a lifelong residence of Middlefield, Kindra Liptak is eager to serve her community, and will be a great advocate for Middlefield and Rockfall. Elect Kindra Liptak Nov 5.” Ella’s List - Kindra Liptak was recently endorsed by Ella’s List dedicated to endorsing and supporting the election of Democratic Women into office. Named in honor of 3 trailblazers in the women’s movement, and government, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Bella Abzug, and. Governor Ella Grasso. Ella’s list continues their work to promote women as leaders in our state. Paid for by the Middlefield Democratic Town Committee Robert Elder Treasurer
R223333
KINDRA LIPTAK
A6
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Obituaries Ruth Madeline Clade Haar
1925 (Epiphany) to Philip and West Edmeston, NY Margaret Ruth Haar, 94, joined her (Furrer) loved ones in Heaven on Clade in October 1, 2019, at the New York home of son and daughterCity. She in-law Jonathan and Claugraduated dia Haar, of West Edmefrom Jaston, NY. maica High School and Ruth was born on Jan. 6, went to work for the phone
company until she married the love of her life, Harold Haar, on Feb. 23, 1945 in Gadsden, Alabama, where Harold was stationed in the Army. When WWII was over and Harold returned home, they lived in Jamaica, Queens, while Harold dreamed of life on a farm. In 1951, they headed off to the wilds of Hauppauge, Long Island, where Ruth would spend almost 60 years of her life in the home she and Harold brought back to life. As the world changed
around her, Ruth created a faith-filled, stable and loving home base for her own eight children as well as countless others. She and Harold were among the founding families of Calvary Lutheran Church in Hauppauge, and there she sang in the choir for decades, as well as supporting the ministry in every possible way. Ruth was a gifted poet, who could be counted on to bring humor and sentiment to many occasions over the
George “Ted” Kleczkowski
ROCKFALLGeorge Theodore “Ted” Kleczkowski passed away on October 21, 2019 after a long illness. He was born the ninth child to Bruno and Ida (Cyranowicz) Kleczkowski on July 30, 1937. He is survived by his brother, Daniel and his wife Louise, and sister-in-law Claudette, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ted was predeceased by his two sisters, Sally Oszurek, See Haar, A21 Adele Sennik, and five brothers, Bruno, Stanley, Albin, Steven and John. Cromwell, Durham, miDDlefielD was a gentle soul Durham, & Cromwell, miDDletown health miDDlefielD Departments Ted who loved his family and Cromwell, Durham, miDDlefielD anD & miDDletown health Departments he particularly enjoyed & miDDletown health Departments all of the traditional anD anD large Kleczkowski family pharmaCy gatherings in Rockfall pharmaCy surrounded by those he pharmaCy loved. He lived in the same house he was born in his entire life and faithfully fed his grateful birds and • October 5 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM squirrels twice a day. Ted South Fire District Fire Station, 445 Randolph Road, Middletown • October 5 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM loved his annual trips to • October 512District 10:00 - 3:00 PMRandolph Road, Middletown 2:00445 South Fire FireAM Station, Hampton Beach with his South Fire District Fire Station, 445 Randolph Road, Middletown Westfield12Fire Station, 653- East • October 10:00 AM 2:00Street, PM Middletown brother Al, and UCONN • October 12 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 6:00Street, Middletown Westfield15Fire Station, 653 East women’s basketball. A Westfield Fire Station, 653 East Street, Middletown Hall 41 -West • Town October 15Gymnasium, 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Cromwell devout Catholic, he said • October 15 10:00 AM 6:00 Street, PM Cromwell 22Gymnasium, Town Hall 41 -West the rosary, read the Bible Town HallCouncil Gymnasium, 41 West Street, Cromwell City Hall Chamber, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown • October 22 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and watched the Mass on • October AM - 245 6:00deKoven PM 29 City Hall22 Council10:00 Chamber, Drive, Middletown television every day. He City Hall Council Chamber, 245 deKoven Drive, Middletown Hall 41 West was known as “Uncle Ted” • Town October 29Gymnasium 10:00 AM - 6:00Street, PM Cromwell • October 29Gymnasium 10:00 - 6:00Street, PM Cromwell to his nieces and nephews November 5 Noon -AM 6 P.M. Town Hall 41 West Town Hall Gymnasium 41 West Street, Cromwell and all of their friends who Activity Center, (2nd floor), 350 Main Street, Durham • November 5 Noon - 6 P.M. will miss him dearly. His • November 512 (2nd Noon - 6Noon P.M. 9 AMfloor), to Activity Center, 350 Main Street, Durham Funeral Liturgy was be Activity Center, (2nd floor),West 350 Main Street, Durham Town Hall Gymnasium, • November 12 9 AM to41 Noon Street, Cromwell held on Friday, October • November 12 9 AM to Noon 19 Noon - 341PM Town Hall Gymnasium, West Street, Cromwell 25th at 10 a.m. at St. Town Hall Gymnasium, 41 West Street, Cromwell Community Center, 405 Main Street, Middlefield • November 19 Noon - 3 PM Mary Church, Middletown. • November Noon - 36Main PM Street, Middlefield 26Center, Community19 405 Burial will be in Calvary Community Center, 405 Main Street, Middlefield Hall Foyer, • City November 26 245 NoondeKoven - 6 PM Drive, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown. • November 26 245 Noon - 6 PM Drive, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION City Hall Foyer, deKoven Middletown To share memories or City Hall deKoven Middletown • Must be atFoyer, least 18245 years of age Drive, andINFORMATION in good health ADDITIONAL express condolences ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Flu vaccine free with insurance plans (please • Must be at least 18 years of age and in good bring healthyour insurance card) online please visit www. Must beflu at vaccine least 18 available years of for ageplans and (please in good bring health Limited those without insurance biegafuneralhome.com •• Flu vaccine free with insurance your insurance card)
seasonal flu CliniCs & seasonal flu CliniCs pneumonia seasonal fluVaCCines CliniCs & & pneumonia VaCCines pneumonia VaCCines
R213945v5
Flu vaccine free with insurance your card) card) toavailable receive pneumonia vaccine (please bringinsurance your insurance •• Insurance Limited flurequired vaccine for plans those(please withoutbring insurance Limited flurequired vaccine available for thosefirst-served) without(please insurance Appointments not totaken (first-come, •• Insurance receive pneumonia vaccine bring your insurance card) •• Insurance required totaken receive pneumoniafirst-served) vaccine (please bring your insurance card) Residency not not required Appointments (first-come, • Appointments not taken (first-come, first-served) • Residency not required Save time, complete your • Residency not required For more info call: Vaccine Consent Form on-line:
Save time, complete your www.cromwellct.com Save time, complete your Cromwell Vaccine Consent Form on-line: Vaccine Consent Form on-line: www.townodurhamct.org Durham www.cromwellct.com Cromwell www.cromwellct.com Cromwell www.pshd.org Middlefield www.townodurhamct.org Durham www.townofdurhamct.org www.townodurhamct.org Durham www.middletownct.gov Middletown www.pshd.org Middlefield www.townofdurhamct.org www.pshd.org Middlefield www.middletownct.gov Middletown www.middletownct.gov Middletown
For860.632.3426 more info call: For860.349.8253 more info call: 860.632.3426 860.632.3426 860.276.6275 860.349.8253 860.349.8253 860.638.4962 860.276.6275 860.276.6275 860.638.4962 860.638.4962 222308
FACEBOOK.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL NEWSPAPER TWITTER.COM/ RECORD_JOURNAL INSTAGRAM.COM/ RECORDJOURNAL
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
A7
Travel hoop teams will battle in Holiday Festival Connecticut Sports Management Group, Inc. is proud to announce the 7th annual ShopRite Nutmeg Holiday Basketball Festival presented by Orthopedic Associates of Middletown.
Scouts clean up Millers Pond Troop 27 works on this hiking trail almost every year to
The trail is about two miles long, and with the help of
the scouts and troop leaders, we made Millers Pond cleaner than ever, once again! -- Submitted by Hayden Brady
103333R
clean up this natural wildlife preserve. The troop hiked all the way around the pond picking up all of the trash they could find.
See Festival, A9
213368
On Sept. 14, Durham’s BSA Troop 27 went to Millers Pond State Park to clear the trash others have left behind.
For the second year in its history, the festival will be held at two locations in Middletown, the Freeman Athletic Center at Wesleyan University and Vale Sports Club.
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
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
Vote
DEMOCRATIC
NOVEMBER 5
•
6:00 AM-8:00 PM
TOM HENNICK
•
KORN SCHOOL
JOHN DENUNZIO
BOARD OF SELECTMEN 30-yr resident • Public Education Officer, State FOI • BOEd 10 yrs, 4 yrs chairman • Selectman 2 yrs • Grand list growth, community center project, road projects are Tom’s priorities.
P & Z ALTERNATE Durham native • Retired HS teacher • BOD Mauro Meadows/ Trinity Corp • Commodore Essex Boat Club • John values an inclusive community that provides quality of life services for all ages.
MARTIN FRENCH
MARK JUNGELS
TAX COLLECTOR Durham native • 16 yrs tax collector • Certified CT Municipal Tax Collector • Martin has a 99% collection record.
ROBERT PAZERA
BOARD OF FINANCE 7-yr resident • Insurance industry analyst • Sustainable Durham 2 yrs • Soccer Coach • Business growth is Robert’s priority.
HOLLY PEARCE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 12 yrs ZBA • Small business owner
JOYCE BRAY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 29-yr resident • Retired small business owner • After dedication to family and career, Joyce is eager to serve her town.
MAYA PERRY LISS
PLANNING & ZONING Durham native • Small business owner • P&Z 2 yrs • Preserving Durham’s rural character is Holly’s priority.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 17-yr resident • Former real estate attorney • Lyman & Memorial schools volunteer • Yoga instructor • Growing our economy while retaining our rural and historic elements are important to Maya.
CHRIS BALAY
JACLYN ZOLNIK
PLANNING & ZONING 17-yr resident • Director Information Tech, Pez Inc • Treasurer Durham Fair Foundation • P&Z 2 yrs
ZONING BOA ALTERNATE 15-yr resident • Paralegal • Church, Lyman school volunteer • Jacklyn values a community of families supporting small businesses.
MAUREEN MCINTYRE
Note: the 2019 election ballot is printed on 2 sides. Remember to flip the ballot to
complete your vote. PLANNING & ZONING ALTERNATE 22-yr resident • CEO of North Central Area Agency on Aging • Maureen will bring age/dementia-friendly perpective to P&Z.
Paid for by Durham Democratic Town Committee, Martin Anderson, Treasurer
R223420
INTEGRITY ETHICS VALUES
A8
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT
RSD13 UPDATE
Bringing creativity to the technology classroom
Join us for an exciting year
By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
By Dr. Kathryn Veronesi
I don’t think there is enough space in the Town Times for me to elaborate on why Strong School is so fortunate to have a technology and innovation teacher like Carolyn LaRosa. It’s not their fault. That’s just how good this new teacher is. I use the term “new” loosely here. Carolyn was teaching and working with robotics in Regional School District 17 before she came to RSD13, and in that role she just happened to be selected as teacher of the year. This gifted educator has the exuberance of a new teacher, but the expertise that comes with a great deal of experience. It’s hard to top that. Some of us knew we wanted to be teachers early on, and Carolyn is one of those people. In college, she initially set out for a career in elementary education. Then she met an advisor who encouraged her to take a technology class. That was followed by woodshop, then design, and before she knew it, Ms. LaRosa had enough credits to get a degree teaching technology. Carolyn didn’t stop there; she completed that certification in elementary education, and added middle school math to the list. Not too shabby. What does Carolyn like the most about Strong? She admires Strong for its studentcentered philosophy and its innovative spirit. Complement that with the teachers in her hallway who are always willing to lend a helping hand. She shared how lucky she is to have them, but having met Carolyn, I can add that they are just as lucky to have her. Young people are also fortu-
Strong School technology and innovation teacher Carolyn LaRosa.
nate to work with this educator. When I asked Carolyn what she wants for her students, she shared the following advice for those in her classroom: think outside the box, don’t be afraid to fail, remember that ideas sometimes become reality, help someone else find a solution, and, best of all: keep going. In a world in which we can Google the answer to almost anything, we need more encouragement like that. Carolyn has goals for herself as well. She wants to put her own spin on the technology program and keep students interested in asking questions. Based on her clear love of what she does, I don’t think that will be a problem. When I asked Carolyn to talk about some of the feedback she received regarding
her work with students, she shared one example, but I have a feeling that there are many more. That example came from a student who voiced his enjoyment of an activity with, “I haven’t had this much fun in a long time.” The same can probably be said by those who had the opportunity to visit the technology workshop for Strong’s open house. Carolyn challenged parents to create a design that would allow them to step through a piece of paper. Talk about engagement for everyone. Steve Jobs is credited as having said, “Innovation is the only way to win.” Thanks to the good work of people like Carolyn LaRosa, we can anticipate certain victory for the students at Strong School.
tinue this year with a few key actions :
A vibrant and successful start to the school year is underway in Regional Amend the School District 13. Several 1967 Plan successive years with a deof Regionliberate focus on three alization strategic coherence goals Veronesi with lanhave strengthened our guage that growth in the areas of student achievement, well-be- specifically notes the BOE’s right to make deciing and engagement. sions about building and This is an incredible school grade configurations. (Aldistrict; unique in so many though schools in RSD13 areas. A theme that is con- have been closed before sistently identified is “con- and grade level configuranection.” We see it across tions altered, bonding was so many areas, the unique not required in any of the and important condition of previous changes. Bond connection: connections in counsel has advised that learning, connections bethe proposed amendments tween goals and priorities, to the original Plan of Reand most importantly, the gionalization are necessary connections between and to assure a “clean bond among individuals and opinion.”) groups of people. Regardless of the type of work we Prepare for 6th grade to be are engaged in, this theme located at Strong Middle ultimately is identified as a School and consider Brewdefining feature of what we ster 3rd graders attending Memorial Middle School at value and who we are in the start of the 2020-2021 RSD13. school year. The Board of Education Resubmit the grant appliwill host a Community cation to the state for reimConversation on Wednesbursement on the $4.4 milday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. in lion alteration plan with an the Memorial School Lianticipated cost to the disbrary. The purpose of this meeting is to share histori- trict of $2.1 million, includcal information on the cre- ing locker room renovation ation of the district and the at Memorial, six classroom initial Plan of Regionaliza- additions at Brewster and vestibule additions at both tion as well as the proposed amendments to the schools. (The total bond amount of $4.4 million inplan. Community memcludes the financing and bers will be invited to share their thoughts about vestibule costs, $4.1 million is for construction the vision of the future of costs on the alterations. RSD13 and associated The $2.1 million includes budget implications. We the reimbursement for the hope to see you there for vestibules and the financan informal discussion of ing costs.) the past, present and future of our district. Hold referendum for the Our efforts towards a single academic approach in a primary (PreK-2), intermediate (3-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) grade configuration con-
Plan of Regionalization amendment in early 2020 and the building alteration in May 2020.
See Veronesi, A18
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Watershed awareness campaign
Festival From A7
The Lake Beseck Environment Committee has launched a watershed awareness campaign to raise the public’s knowledge of the area that encompasses the Lake Beseck watershed.
The festival offers tournaments for travel teams in fourth through eighth grade for boys and fifth through eighth grades for girls. The competition spans three days, Dec. 27-29, and culminates with a championship game for each age group.
Signs are now posted along roads at the perimeter of the watershed, which indicate entering the area. This is a part of the committee’s efforts to educate the public with techniques on proper onsite water management and land management practices within the watershed area.
Inland Wetlands Agent Randy Bernotas, First Selectman Edward Bailey, and Amy Poturnicki, Lake Beseck Environment Committee chairwoman.
“The Lake Beseck Environment Committee has been instrumental in public outreach and education. These signs will communicate to the public that they are within the watershed.”
pating in the festival will receive a minimum of three games. Teams with the best records over the three days from each age division will earn the title of Holiday Festival Champions. The Holiday Festival is open to town travel teams in Connecticut and throughout New England. The registration fee is $350. Multi-team discounts are available. For more information, visit nutmegstategames.org/holiday-basketball-tournament, email nutmeg@csmg.org, or call 860-788-7041. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.
William J. Lema, D.M.D. Serving Durham & Middlefield for 26 Years
Amy Poturnicki, Lake Beseck Environment Committee chairwoman, said, “We have had many public outreach and educational activities over the past several years. We have great engagement from residents near the lake. With this signage we hope to engage all the residents and businesses within the watershed area.”
Randy Bernotas the town’s Inland Wetland Agent, added, “The town has a Lake Smart program that encourages property owners to install rain gardens, rain barrels and underground infiltration systems for roof runoff. This program also encourages the proper use See Watershed, A15
William J. Lema, D.M.D. Accepting New General Family Dentistry Patients • Children & Adults
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: Gum Therapy
208876
“The Town of Middlefield commissioned a Watershed Management Study for Lake Beseck several years ago,” First Selectman Ed Bailey explained. “This was the first ever comprehensive study of the watershed. The watershed encompasses 1,317 acres. From this watershed, eight tributaries and outfalls from storm drainage systems go into Lake Beseck.
The Holiday Festival is the premiere tournament in Connecticut for travel basketball teams from the New England area. Each team partici-
A9
9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic BondingTues.-Fri. • Gum Therapy Crowns & Bridges • Crowns & Bridges • Dentures & Repairs Dentures & Repairs • Emergencies • Fillings • Root Canals 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
SUDOKU
Anne Olszewski Democratic Candidate For Tax Collector
“I am with Kindra and her Democratic Team“ “My vote goes to
Kindra Liptak
VOTE NOV 5 VOTE DEMOCRATIC VOTE ROW A 223415
Paid for the Middlefield Democratic Town Committee Robert Elder Treasurer
R213946v5
for 1st Selectman Middlefield & Rockfall.”
A10
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Volleyball team raises money to fight cancer By Everett Bishop Town Times
Coginchaug High School’s annual Dig Pink volleyball game raised $892 for Middlesex Hospital and the fight against cancer. “We set the tone right when you walk in,” said Volleyball Booster Club Chair Jennifer Zettergren. “Before you know it, you’re caught up in the enthusiasm.” At the Friday, Oct. 18 game, the booster club sold pink baked goods and t-shirts and hung signs in the gymnasium and lobby that listed people affected by cancer. “… our team has felt the effect at a very personal level,” said Zettergren. “We are honoring people lost, honoring people
still fighting and honoring those who survived. These are our friends and neighbors and we want to help them.” Two years ago the club raised $400 and last year generated $1,000. “We had a strong community behind us and it really showed on Dig Pink night,” said Lena Kozik, a member of the Coginchaug volleyball team. Maura Zettergren, another volleyball player, talked about the success of this year’s event and already has her sights set on making next year even better. “The players were very excited to be a part of the tradition,” she said. “We were happy with the outcome and can’t wait to have an even more successful Dig Pink next year.”
Coginchaug High School's volleyball team dressed in pink for their Dig Pink fundraiser on Friday, Oct 18. Proceeds went to Middlesex Hospital to help in the fight against cancer. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Zettergren
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, November 1, 2019
A11
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. Shoreline Medical Center 111 Goose Lane Guilford, CT ynhh.org/shoreline
R223097
A12
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Does Your Business Need COMMENTARY a Marketing Makeover? Tea and chocolate? Dear Diana,
ENTER THE...
The Great Pumpkin here. Thank you so much for the letter. We pumpkins do not get much mail, so you made my day. I would jump for joy if I could. I guess I will have to settle for rolling around for joy. I do not expect you to wait out in the pumpkin patch for me all night. I know you hate the cold and you love your bed. So I will take you up on your offer to roll on over to your house for a little fireside chat. You said that you did not want me to situate myself at the foot of your bed, as this would give you a great fright when you wake up. I think rolling into bed next to you would not do well by you, either. Perhaps I could just perch myself on your living room couch and wait for you to shuffle your way to the kitchen for your morning cup of tea. That wouldn’t be too frightening, would it? Or I could just sit outside on your front step and wait for you to notice me.
~ GRAND PRIZES ~
THREE LOCAL BUSINESSES will win a
$3,000 Marketing Makeover Branding Digital Advertising Print Advertising Social Media Advertising And More! Winners will be announced November 18th on our facebook page! facebook.com/recordjournalnewspaper This sweepstakes is luck of the draw and open to any business that needs a marketing makeover! Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | The Cheshire Herald | cheshireherald.com | Homebase Digital Berlin Citizen | Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times
TO LEARN MORE OR ENTER GO TO:
I love that almost every step sports a pumpkin. In my honor, I’m sure! I love that on Oct. 31 everyone is in such a good mood, getting to be who they really want to be. Not just the kids, but as you said, the grown-ups, too. It does my heart good to see people be their Real Selves, even if it’s only for a day. You had mentioned that you would like to be a princess. Well, dear girl, you just go ahead and be one. I’ll even make sure that you don’t have to kiss a frog first. Or maybe it’s the other way around. You would be the frog who is kissed and then turns into a beautiful princess. No matter. We are not having anything to do with frogs. See Carr, A15
R223089
from RJ Media Group
You are absolutely right. I am the Spirit of Halloween. Halloween is magical for me, too.
Complete Affordable Family Dental Care!
10% Senior Discount Call Now For A FREE Consultation NO NEED to be without TEETH
5 Styles starting at $250*
DENTURES UPPER OR LOWER Extractions and Dentures at same appointment! Relines and Repairs while you wait.
Dentures available in 24 hours
MERIDEN 203.238.7968
533 S. Broad St. Townline Sq. Plaza
ORANGE 203.799.3311
501 Boston Post Rd. Liberty Sq. Plaza *Offer expires on 11/30/19 *Must present coupon to receive special offer. All denture material ADA Approved.
newenglanddentalct.com
220993
myrecordjournal.com/makeover
Complete Dental Care For The Entire Family
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
A13
After 10 years, Body Temple gym celebrates success
Body Temple Fitness, located at 20 North Plains Industrial Road, offers clients access to gym equipment, a variety of classes, and personal training. The 4,000square-foot space has been renovated over the years to create separate spaces for kickboxing, showers, a yoga studio and a juice bar. Coowner Johnson, who runs the gym with his wife, said when the gym first opened it had some exercise equipment in one large space. But he had a dream to expand.
Although the addition was a “huge project,” Johnson decided to continue renovating in the years that followed, adding hardwood floors for a yoga studio and a juice bar that serves protein shakes and healthy juices. Trainer John Derek Zvonek has known Johnson for the past 10 years and worked at Body Temple Fitness for the past seven years. Zvonek, who was working different jobs at the time, said he was completely out of shape and couldn’t run a mile when he first asked Johnson to train him.
Zvonek has participated in two Ironman triathalons, multiple Tough Mudders, marathons and has trained “I knew that I wanted to do something in a bigger capac- people who themselves have ity,” Johnson said. “Through- become trainers. out the years just adding more team people that I felt “I just wanted to be a trainer had the same passion as me, and Terrace made that dream come true,” Zvonek the same drive as me and said. the same focus, that helped me to do more.” Following his success in the With the success of the busi- Wallingford location, Johnness in its initial years, John- son opened a location in Durham three years ago. Afson added more trainers to ter opening the locahis team and classes were tion, Johnson was diagnosed incorporated into the gym’s with cancer. Despite the services. challenges of running two gym locations while fighting Johnson began providing group training for corporate cancer, Johnson said neither and community-based
location closed at the time and both remain thriving businesses. Today Johnson is cancer free. At the recent Record-Journal Reader’s Choice Awards, Body Temple Fitness was awarded first place for gym and fitness center and placed third in weight loss, yoga, and family-owned business categories. In the last four years, Johnson said the gym was always a runner up for different awards from Terrace Johnson, owner of Body Temple Fitness, puts up the community but hadn’t See Fitness, A15
his dukes on inside the gym in Wallingford.
Photo by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Quality Homecare for Seniors
208971
WALLINGFORD — When Meriden resident Terrace Johnson left his full-time job to pursue his dream of expanding his fitness gym, he hoped the location could provide a space for all ages. After 10 years, the gym instructor is celebrating its success.
groups like teachers and volunteer firefighters. A majority of the renovations to the gym began in 2010, with the addition of bathrooms and showers to the facility.
34199-01
By Jeniece Roman Record-Journal staff
We Can Help You See Clearly
DURHAM FAMILY EYE CARE 243 Main St, Durham • 860-349-2323
Hourly Personal Care Assistants
Homemakers and Companions
Adult Family Living Program
Care Plus Technology & Services
203-634-8668
74 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 212406
Eye Care • Contacts • Glasses
24 Hour Live-In Services
www.assistedlivingct.com CT REG. 0000124
A14
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
AWARDS
We are truly honored to be voted best of the best for Best American, Best Breakfast, Best Diner, Best Coffee Shop, Best Pancakes and Best Breakfast Sandwich.
2019
221350
Let Dads do the work for your next event and relax at your next party! From appetizer trays to full dinners, Dads does it all we specialize in corporate events with hot breakfast buffets delivered with all the fixins to box lunches.
Visit dadswallingford.com for full catering menu
(203) 265-4868 • 740 N. COLONY RD. • WALLINGFORD, CT
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Carr From A12
Shall I bring you a crown when I come to visit? I think I should. And to really get into your good graces, I suppose I should come with chocolate. I remember how your little one would hide the chocolate he had gotten from his trick or treating, because he did not trust you around the stuff. I must say, that was a good call. It’s dark chocolate now, right? Have the tea kettle on. We’ll make a night of it.
To answer your question, the rest of the year is pretty boring for me. I stay rooted in my pumpkin patch (which, as you know, nobody can find), which is a big yawn for me. Not much to do except daydream about My Time of the Year. And yes, I do realize that I have been a bit mischievous when it comes to Linus, keeping him out in the cold all night, waiting for me. We pumpkins can be quite the tricksters!
Well, Your Highness, I’ve got to scoot. I want to rest up for my Big Night. Boo! (And yes, that is my line.)
R203206
860-598-8091
R220771
HIC. 0653192 • CALL US
*written details available elbaliava sliated nettirw* upon request tseuqer nopu
* 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 Coming to your home or business 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. We offer tub and shower conversions
$
3,000
• Fast, dependable, friendly service • Full plumbing & carpentry service • Free estimates over the phone!
NO JO B T OO SMALL
CRAFT FAIR & TAG SALE Saturday, November 2 • 9am–2pm
Arts, Crafts, Handmade Items, Books Raffles, Baked Goods, Jewelry Breakfast & Lunch
Matt’s Pro Plumbing
www.mattsproplumbing.com 860-922-9976 The Bathroom Remodeling Specialist
WALLINGFORD SENIOR CENTER 238 Washington Street
R222682
ic # 2 8 2 9 31
Includes demo, haul away, sub-floor, plumbing, Kohler fixtures, installations of Kohler tub or shower enclosure, fiberglass units+
R203228_V3
860-598-8091 1908-89In5order -0to6continue 8 delivery to your home or business, we
TUB MAN se
203-238-1953
Town Times
CALL THE
en
Interested in Classified Advertising? Call Us.
Over 36 Years combined experience. .ecneirepxe denibmoc srae...serving Y 63 revODurham, Middlefield & Rockfall Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps,,spmuP pmuS ,*eetnarauG nettirW elbarefsnarT ylluF Joy Boone, Advertising Pumps Eliminated in most homes. .semoh tsom ni detanimilE spmuP Deal Direct with owner - no middle man. .nam elddim on - renwo htiw tceriD laeD French Drains, Gravity Drains, Landscaping Drainage,,eganiarD gnipacsdnaL ,sniarD ytivarG ,sniarD hcnerF Gutter Downspout Drains sniarD tuopsnwoD rettuG Waterproofing, LLC 500 South Broad Street • Meriden, CT 06450 New Bulkheads, ,sdaehkluB weN E E E 203-317-2313 • Fax 203-235-4048 E R R F F Basement Waterproofing 36 m Years Combined Experience. dna ssergE EgressServices and • Over advertising@towntimes.com ti atessetamitsE s E Fully Transferable Written Guarantee*, Sump Pumps, Pumps Eliminated in Most Homes. Basement Windows, ,swodniW tnemesaB Deal Direct With Owner - No Middle Man, Crawl Spaces Basement Finishing gnihsiniF tnemesaB HELP KEEP
If you need a tub or shower replaced,
Lic
jroman@record-journal.com 203-317-2420 Twitter: @JenieceRoman
Brilliant Basement
-- Press Release
In s
“Sacrifice hard work and commitment brings about a reward,” Johnson said. “My clients are healthy and successful and they’ve helped me to become healthier and successful.”
Waterproofing, LLC CLL ,gnifoorpretaW
of lawn and garden fertilizers, which can run off properties and eventually get into Lake Beseck. With increased awareness in the watershed, we hope to engage citizens beyond the immediate shoreline of the lake.”
&
won. Now, he is excited to see that the gym has been recognized and that his goals all came together.
Johnson hopes to continue growing his business by expanding the Wallingford location or opening another gym. Trainers, clients and family members celebrated 10 years of the business at a block party Saturday, Oct. 19.
Maybe I should roll over The Great Pumpkin to his house, too. The litBasement Waterproofing Services secivreS gnifoorpretaW tnemesaB
From A9
d
From A13
Brilliant Basement tnemesaB tnaillirB Most Sincerely Yours,
Watershed
d, L ur e
Fitness
tle bloke really does deserve a visit from me, after all that endless waiting. He was always so tired at school the next day, falling asleep at his desk, and sometimes snoring, much to his great embarrassment. I did feel just a tad guilty. Just a tad.
A15
A16
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
3 R D
The Networking Event of the Year!
A N N U A L
4CHAMBER ocial S
Around the World
“The RJ Media 4 Chamber Business After Hours has been my go to yearly networking event with a great turnout of quality business professionals. I have created friendships and alliances that have lasted over the years,ultimately creating an abundance of referrals.” Karen Halloran, Fairfield by Marriott, Wallingford
PRESENTED BY ALSO PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
Save the Date!
Thursday, November 14, 2019, 5p – 7p Record-Journal - 500 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT
Featuring Heavy Appetizers, Open Bar, Marketing Makeover Giveaway and a Foxwoods Giveaway!
RSVP TODAY at myrecordjournal.com/4chamber Each guest please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to New Opportunities of Greater Meriden.
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
A17
MORE WAYS TO
MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD RJ Media Group RJ Media Group means world class marketing solutions for your local business. No one covers more customers in your area. And no one offers more ways to reach them. Targeted Advertising in print, online and mobile platforms. Digital Solutions including SEO, social media campaigns, retargeting, reputation management and total website development. Direct Marketing solutions from custom mailings to email blasts. Expert Guidance from dedicated marketing professionals. To see how RJ Media Group can make your business more successful, contact Jim Mizener at 203.317.2312 or jmizener@rjmediagroup.com.
Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | Homebase Digital | Berlin Citizen Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times
500 South Broad Street | Meriden, Connecticut | 203.235.1661 | rjmediagroup.com
MEDIA THAT MOVES YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD >>
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
n e e w o l l a H Cutest Costume
Veronesi
R221643
A18
t s te n o C to o h P ts e P & s lt u Kids, Ad
Tongji students and staff enjoyed homestays with community members, engaged From A8 in collaborative learning and Due to the exceptional work problem-solving through multiple days of STEAM lab of our students, teachers, projects and a Model UN fostaff and administrators we rum, participated in local continue to see enhanced learning experiences and ev- and regional activities through a potluck supper, an idence of improvements in teaching and learning across afternoon barbeque, a pep rally, and day trips to New the district. York, Boston and New Our students are engaged in Haven. authentic learning by studying real world issues, collab- We want to let our community members know that in orating on solutions by apan effort to maintain the plying creative and critical safety and security at our thinking and communicatschool campuses, we ask ing findings in impressive that if you are walking on or ways. This is a daily phearound our schools, you do nomenon that can be obso before or after school served in grades PreK-12. hours with the exception of the track at the athletic comResults from SBAC, NGSS, plex. We appreciate your unSAT and PSAT indicate that derstanding and ask that our students have reached you call the Superintenthe goals in growth and achievement that were iden- dent's Office if you have any tified at the beginning of last questions about this. year. These goals have been Regional School District 13 reached (and reset) based continues to be a vibrant on a dynamic connection between people, approaches and responsive school district. Your interest in and and instructional design. commitment to the growth of our district translates into At the end of September, a commitment to each of RSD13 officially began its our 1,457 students. On beglobal partnership with half of all of our students Tongji High School from and staff, I invite you to join Ningbo, China. On Sept. 30, 22 students, an En- us for another exciting year. glish teacher and assistant Please check out our webprincipal arrived at Coginsite, rsd13ct.org, for events chaug High School to begin a two-week connection with and activities and follow us on Instagram at instaour district. On Oct. 11, as members of the RSD13 com- gram.com/rsd13ct. munity stood and waved Look for more comprehengood-bye, it was clear that a sive information in the bond of friendship and the Board of Education’s Comfoundation of educational munity Newsletter coming collaboration had been next week. formed.
CROSSWORD ANSWER
SUDOKU ANSWER
ENTER TODAY myrecordjournal.com/HALLOWEEN
R213944v5
if you dare...
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
A19
Faith Church of the Epiphany
Victory Christian Church
196 Main St., Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.
191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday 7 p.m.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Middlefield Federated Church
DURHAM AUTO PARTS
R209687
Durham/ Middlefield
Residential & Commercial CT Lic. Arbor # S-5765 LLC
f
Locally Owned and Operated Since 1977
Also
able Avail
860-349-1121 x203 860-349-1121 x203 oror203-751-1977 203-751-1977
129826R 1287233
R222948_V2
BATHROOM, ELECTRIC & HEAT
Wallingford: (203) 265-7328 Toll Free: (800) 269-0948 www.RidOfBugs.com
Connecticut Business License # B-2045
l e g a l
s e r v i c e s
R220844v2
Joseph E. Fournier, Esq.
102752R 1289927
228 Main Street, 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. The church is a combined UCC and Methodist congregation. Sunday School for children will resume in the fall.
LICENSED & INSURED
Beautiful Driveways that last!
R223343
United Churches of Durham
Available 365 Days a Year Large Take Down Specialists #1 Customer Satisfaction
STORAGE 10’x20’ $125/month Family Pest Control “Our family serving Your family” COMMERCIAL 5 4 20’x20’ $240/month X 0rage unit STORAGE UNIT 1UNITS 20’x45’ $450/month Sto RENT FOR t n FOR RENT e with heat and electric or r 10 x 20 some
Rock of Refuge Church 350 Main St., Durham, 2nd floor, 860-704-0477. A non-denominational Christian/Pentecostal Church. Sunday service at 11 a.m., Tuesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m. Women’s Bible study meets the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m., Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m.
(860) 349-0157
CT REG. #580903
No Job Too Small or Large
R222938_v2
Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., Durham, and St. Colman Church, 170 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-3493058. Mass schedule: Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. at Notre Dame; Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. at St. Colman; Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colman; Sunday 8 and 11 a.m. at Notre Dame.
We Work Year Round!
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
221957v2
Notre Dame/ St. Colman
35+ yrs
Experience 211654
Water Problems & Drainage Work Tree & Stump Removal
ED
Quality Driveways
TR E E M A N , C
PAVING
E TH
860-349-8868
LL
130 South St., Cromwell. Sunday worship service – 10 a.m.; Sunday School – 11 a.m. 860-632-1406.
CV
R220426
The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS
336 Main Street Durham, CT
PARTS STORES
1289953 102794R
402 Main St., 860-349-9881 has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious traditions. Sunday worship – 10 a.m. Children are offered Sunday School with activities. Adults are offered music and reflection in both traditions.
Brownstone Psychological Associates, LLC
Main Office: 64 Thompson Street, B101, East Haven, CT 06513 860.670.3535 | info@jeflegal.com | Jeflegal.com
It’s the business tool you can’t afford be Connecticut’s besttovalue without! in office space! Receptionist Receptionist High-Speed High-SpeedInternet Internet Conference ConferenceRooms Rooms
Executive Offices Executive Offices 6 Way Road, Middlefield 6 Way Road, Middlefield www.execoff.com www.execoff.com
65 offices 65 OFFICES fromfrom $300-up $350-up
860-349-7000 (860) 349-7000
First Month’s Rent FREE!
R222217
www.BrownstonePsychological.com
R223597_v2
Debra S. Nelson, Psy.D. & Stacia K. Bjarnason, Ph.D. 199 Main Street, Durham, CT Durham, CT 860-788-3231 860-788-3231
Business Law | Employment Law Estate Planning ( Wills / Trusts/ Probate)
A20
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Seniors The Senior & Social Services Department is open Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m., Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Foot Care Clinic: Friday, Nov. 1. $30. Call 860-3497121 to make an appointment. Laugh out Loud with Lynn McPhelimy: Rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 13, 6 p.m.
Flu Clinic: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2 to 5 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment: Through Dec 7. Interested in exploring your options for Medicare plans? Make an appointment, 860-349-7121. Energy Assistance: Applications are being accepted for energy assistance. The CT Energy Assistance Program is available to Connecticut residents to help offset winter heating costs.
Schedule an appointment, 860-349-712. No dropin appointments will be accepted. Setback: We have setback players interested in playing. Join us Tuesdays, 1 p.m. No experience necessary. Call 860-349-7121. Bridge: Bridge players are invited to convene Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., for ongoing games.
Weekly Exercise: Grab your sneakers and join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:45 a.m. Monday and Friday is regular exercise. Wednesday is yoga.
Middlefield & Durham Senior Bus: Note that 48 Knit2gether: Do you hours notice is required for know how to knit or crochet? medical trips. Call MiddleAre you interested in learntown Area Transit at 860ing new skills? Everyone is 346-0212, press 2. welcome, from beginner to experienced, Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Library
Durham Public Library
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Programs for kids Attitude of Gratitude: Grades K-2 and Grades 3-plus. Activities to learn and share gratitude. For dates and to register, visit durhamlibrary.org.
R223360_V2
R INTERIO
TRAY RACKI - OWNER CT HIC.0559832
860-719-1917
CALL: 860-349-1758
212368v2
Kitchens • Baths • Drywall • Painting • Ceilings • Flooring • Interior • Doors
ADDITIONS - REMODELING - ROOFING - SIDING GUTTERS - DECKS - HOME REPAIRS QUAILITY WORK - GREAT PRICES
DESIGNS • INSTALLATIONS • RENOVATIONS
WWW.ROCKFALLCO.COM
lindajoneshomeimprovements@gmail.com HIC 644311
R208866
We have nearly 20 years’ experience. Call Randy Whitehouse, 860-349-1904.
WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC. Durham, Connecticut | CT Lic. #554559
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
R222925v2
, Middlefield
Q
Raintree Lawn Care
Q
KENNETH R. JAY
Complete Lawn and Shrub Bed Maintenance Landscape Design and Installation Service HIC #0621170
860-452-0199
FallWork Clean-up Stone and Pavers
Ernie Laudano • STONE & MULCH DELIVERED
Commercial, Residential, Industrial
• Hedge Trimming
Call for forYour YourFree FreeQuote Quoteon orStonework Any Questions Call Now!
Lic# PL204680
Rice, Davis, Daley, & Krenz Insurance Agency
We offer a variety of Medicare Advantage and Supplement Plans!! 213457
1283529
Contact :
“Serving your insurance needs since 1877”
R221304
Steve Bartunek or Jim Martinelli
R222319 1287230
213478
www.jaylandscape.com
92 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 346-3827 • (860) 250-0628
860.346.6611 www.rddk.com
Q
Q
Landscape Maintenance & Construction LLC
Lawn Mowing
FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Serving Durham and Middlefield since 1985
Q
Q
No School Matinee: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. Come enjoy a movie and popcorn. All ages. Please register. Programs for teens
LET US DO THE DIGGING.
Q
TOPS: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Call 860-349-7121 for more information.
Trivia Night: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. For teens and adults. To register and for more information, visit durhamlibrary.org LEGO Mindstorms: Wednesdays, Nov. 13 and 20, 6:30 p.m. Make and program robots. Grades 6 and up. Please register. Programs for adults Book Lovers’ Circle: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. “Educated” by Tara Westover. All are welcome. Folded Book Page Poinsettias: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. For your home décor or the holidays. Please register.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS Advertise with us. 203-317-2312
Town Times | towntimes.com
NBCUniversal invites high school seniors to apply for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program, which recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding community service, exceptional academic performance and strong leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Visit comcastleadersandachieversscholarship.com for details. The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m.
From A1
The festive event “gets everybody’s mood up,” she said. This year, the fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a silent auction, and the church’s Fellowship Cafe will be serving up breakfast and lunch. “It’s a lot of camaraderie and a lot of laughter,” said Smith, imitating the buzz of conversation that fills the church on fair day.
IT’S ALL HERE!
Local Classified Listings.
Ahearn Builders
CAHILL
Over 40 Years of Experience
CAHILL SEPTIC SERVICE
Remodeling Kitchens • Bathrooms Roofing • Siding • Windows Additions
EST. 1965
• Septic tank cleaning • Septic systems installed & repaired • Sewer drain cleaning • Portable restroom rentals
860-346-0409
270 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEFIELD • 860-349-8551
Specializing in Removing Large Trees in Small Spaces
CONSUMER ALERT
• Is your contractor registered with Secretary of State? • Does your contractor have Workman’s Comp? • Has he changed his company name? • Does CT Registration # match company name? • Does your contractor use a sub-contractor? • Always ask these questions before signing.
• 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
R223233v2
www.FuelOilHeat.com
“The place is festive looking,” Smith said. “We have green and red tablecloths on the table. It just looks very Christmas-y.”
- STONEWORK - TREE REMOVAL - FIREWOOD Mowing, Brush Cutting, Mulching, Planting, Storm damage and Property management.
Michael Haglund • 860-759-2432
R222937_V2
Field Cutting • Brush Clearing • Wood Chipper Service
bearrocklandscaping.com DURHAM, CT
860-250-7285
Fully Licensed & Insured
R221929v2
ebishop@record-journal.com 203-317-2444 Twitter: @everett_bishop
on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 860 Townline Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788. A reception will follow in the church hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield, 06455, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
223094v2
The church will accept donations to the fair through Thursday, Nov. 7. Perishable and baked goods can be dropped off Friday, Nov. 8.
A21
221540
Fair
pher and Kara; also 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and a special grand-nephew Rob Polit. She will also be remembered by generations of staff, volunteers and campers at Mt. Tremper and Camp Herrlich and dozens of friends at several churches and at her various volunteer endeavors. Her presence among us was a blessing we will never forget. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m.,
R222222_V2
Leaders, achievers scholarship
Ruth was predeceased by her parents, her muchloved husband Harold From A6 (1993), her older sister Agnes who made her years, but perhaps her home with Ruth in Haupgreatest gift was her hospauge for many years, her pitality. There was always beloved first cousin Hank room for one more at the Haar table and in her heart. Hall, her daughter Amy (1958), and son Timothy In her later years, she (2008). made her home with or Ruth is survived by six near her daughter Susan children and their spouses: VanDerzee and brought her lively spirit to the office Susan VanDerzee and Bob, Kenneth and Marcia, of Town Times, Luther Manor in Middletown, and David and Patti, Wendy Gentile and Bob, Jonathan the Middlefield Federated and Claudia, and ChristoChurch.
R209689
From A3
Haar
R203206
Briefs
Friday, November 1, 2019
A22
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Legal Notices & Classifieds
Reach over 310,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953
RJ MEDIA GROUP | Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | HOMEBASE Digital | Berlin Citizen | Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times | The Post Wood Fuel Heating Automobiles Apartments For Rent Wanted To Buy Wanted To Buy Wanted To Buy Flea Markets Equipment 2008 PT CRUISER SUN- MERIDEN - 3BR Large 1st fl apt, 136 South CLEANEST FIREWOOD SET EDITION - Red, IN CT! - $200 a cord Colony, $895, W/D 34,000 miles. Great delivered. Discount hkps. No pets or smokCondition, $7,500. 860over 4 or picked up. ing, 1yr lease, credit 937-4909. Mike, (203) 631-2211. check. 203.608.8348
Autos Wanted
WALLINGFORD - 1 BR, TREE LENGTH 3rd fl., applianced KIT, FIREWOOD on street parking, $725 mo. (203) 269-5980, CALL FOR DETAILS (203) 606-3347.
203-238-2149
Rooms For Rent
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Help Wanted PERSON TO CARE for handicapped young adult and some house work. Saturday 3-7 pm Sunday 8am-7pm. Three weekends a month. $13.00 an hour Reply P O Box 6145 Wallingford, CT 06492
Medical Help Wanted PART TIME LPN OR RN - For busy pediatric office. Duties include but are not limited to phone triage, vaccination and sick patient intake. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills essential. Please fax resume to 203-265-3321.
ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.
Wanted To Buy BUYING MACHINIST MEADOWSTONE MOTEL TOOLBOXES - Tools - Off I-91 on busline, & tooling, contents of updated rooms, Dai- 1,2,3 Items or an Estate machine shops, home ly-Wkly-$175 & up + $$$CA$H$$$ workshops and small sec. 203.239.5333. Todd Shamock lathes. Call anytime 203.494.1695Estate Sale 860-985-5760 Lost and Found Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Interested in Classified LOST - Cell phone near Meriden-made. MediQuick on Preston Advertising? Call Us. Ave., Meriden. Reward. Call 203.235.5596 1-2 ITEMS: China, Silverware, Glass. Appliances Furn., 50’s. Whole Estates. 203.238.3499 REFRIGERATOR: 1940’s Vintage Leonard Refrigerator. Works Good. $80.00 AARON’S BUYING 203-494-2459. Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Miscellaneous For Sale Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608. FILTER QUEEN CANISTER VACUUM - AttachDEE’S ANTIQUES ments, paper cones, Buying Collectibles. ALWAYS BUYING exc. cond., $40. (203) Jewelry & Silver. CASH PAID 238-4478. China. Glass. Military. Vintage Electronics, Musical. Anything Old Musical InstruSporting Goods and ments, Amps, Ham & Unusual. Single Health Equipment, HiFi, item to an estate. SERVFREE - ProForm 6.0 ZT Radios, CB, GuiING COMMUNITY & Space Saver Treadmill, tars, Audio EquipFAMILY RESPECTFULLY Excellent condition. ment, Antiques. FOR OVER 50 YEARS. Please leave message. 860-707-9350 Call 203-235-8431 203.213.6881
203-238-1953
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
STORMVILLE AIRPORT FLEA MARKET CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SHOW
November 2 & 3 ***NEED Over 500 Exhibitors EXTRA 8am-4pm, Rain or Shine! CASH?*** 428 Route 216 Always buying coins, Stormville, NY 12582 gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & bro- Free admission/parking ken or unwanted jewelry. Exhibitor Space Available 845.221.6561 No Pets. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com
Looking for a friend?
Find litters of critters in our Classifieds. 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.
Looking for a friend?
Find litters of critters in Classifieds.
Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items.
A classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm • 203-238-1953
Call Monday thru Friday 8:30am - 5pm 203-238-1953
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Legal Notices & Classifieds
A23
Reach over 310,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953
RJ MEDIA GROUP | Record-Journal | myrecordjournal.com | HOMEBASE Digital | Berlin Citizen | Cheshire Citizen | North Haven Citizen | Plainville Citizen | Southington Citizen | Town Times | The Post
Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned GARY WODATCH
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
Home Improvements
TEC ELECTRICAL
CORNERSTONE
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060.
Gutters
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Junk Removal
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
GUTTERS PLUS 25+yrs. Exp. Call today for Free estimate. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
Handyperson
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.
Roofing
FALLCleanups, Tree Removal & much more! A & A Lawn Maint. 860.719.3953
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.
ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge&tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397. 860-558-5430
IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Fall cleanups: leaves raked, cleaning gutters, all your Fall landscaping needs. Residential, commercial at Reasonable pricing. #616311. Licensed & insured. Call JT’s 203-213-6528
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
AAA - Handyman Service. If it’s broken, If it’s cracked, If it’s rotted, WE CAN FIX IT. One call does it all, 30 yrs exp. Patrick (860) 3789813, HIC.0655666. HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
Masonry
CORNERSTONE
Electrical Services
Fencing
Landscaping
AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Cleaning Services Uvino 203-237-4283. CT Reg #601060. FOR HOUSE CLEANING - We do whole cleanings: homes, apts, office. Hate cleaning? We love it! (203) 826-6637.
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
203-238-1953
Get Listed. Get Results.
Advertise with us. 203-317-2312 HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
Power Washing POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Roofing
Roofing.Siding.Gutters. Skylights. Chimney Repair. Flashing. #0649808 203.510.3830. lmmasonryconstruction.com
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds.
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
A24
Town Times | towntimes.com
Friday, November 1, 2019
Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve Dear Neighbors, THANK YOU for the warm welcome you have given me at your homes this summer and fall. THANK YOU for the time you have taken to speak with me about the important issues we face over the next four years and beyond. Most of all, THANK YOU for strengthening my desire to continue to serve you as your First Selectman. I HAVE HEARD your concerns, none greater than the effect the state budget difficulties have had on town and school budgets and property taxes. I hope the downward trend in our property taxes which we have enjoyed over the last two years can be sustained. I will continue to look for ways to save and reduce expenditures and increase revenues. I BELIEVE Durham’s greatest assets, our location, our school system, our open space land and agricultural and rural atmosphere will attract more people and businesses. It is already happening. The value of our homes is rising faster than the value of homes in neighboring communities and elsewhere in the state. And there is new business investment taking place today. I consider that A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE in the way I have represented you and the town. I BELIEVE I have demonstrated the qualities of leadership over my years of service, both as Town Clerk and First Selectman. It would be an honor to continue this work for you, and I ask for your vote on November 5. Sincerely, LAURA FRANCIS FIRST SELECTMAN
R223332