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Dr. earns ‘Hero’ tag Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a nonprofit rehabilitation-based healthcare system headquartered in Wallingford, announced that Gaylord Hospital Medical Director Dr. Megan Panico was honored by the Hartford Business Journal as a 2020 “Health Panico Care Hero.” According to the Hartford Business Journal, this year’s Health Care Hero Awards program placed special emphasis on recognizing frontline healthcare workers throughout the state who went above and beyond to care for patients with COVID-19. Panico, a Durham resident, was nominated by her peers for epitomizing the essence of Gaylord’s “Think Possible” approach to restoring the health, function and quality of life of people recovering from devastating injuries and illnesses. Panico treated many COVID patients throughout their continuum of care, as a pulmonologist in the Hartford Hospital ICU, to Gaylord’s inpatient program, to following their continued recovery as outpatients. “Many of the ICU patients that come to Gaylord to begin their functional recovery are extremely deconditioned and in need of intensive rehabilitation. Megan was quick to identify the need and to advocate for her patients requiring this level of care. She understands the See Hero, A8
COVID-19 UPDATE
53 new local cases reported Durham and Middlefield – like nearly all other Connecticut municipalities – are in the coronavirus red zone.
A crowd gathers Sunday on the Durham green for the tree lighting festivities. Photos by Bronwyn Commins
Tree lighting brings on warm vibes, a sense of normalcy By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
There is such comfort in tradition. These days, when we need that comfort most, it has been interrupted by the demands of social isolation.
The state’s most recent report, issued Dec. 3, showed 31 positive cases in Durham and 22 in Middlefield. That works out to an average of 30.8 daily cases in Durham and 35.9 in Middlefield per 100,000 people. As of Dec. 3, the total number of COVID-19 cases reported among Connecticut residents was 127,715, including 119,584 laboratoryconfirmed and 8,131 probable cases. One thousand one hundred fifty patients were hospitalized and there had been 5,146 COVID-19-associated deaths in the state.
We can’t predict a pandemic, or severe rainstorms for that matter, but we can anticipate the solace to be found in an outdoor gathering immersed in community. This is why Durham Recreation Director Sherry Hill wanted to guarantee that the tradition of the tree lighting on the green continued.
According to the CDC, “People with COVID-19 can have mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms can appear two to 14 days after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms can include: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, sore throat, headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose or stuffy nose, fatigue, recent loss of taste or smell. Children have similar symptoms to adults and generally have mild illness.”
The event went on Sunday, Dec. 6, with just a few tweaks to ensure safety. While songs came from recorded music rather than live instruments, it See Lighting, A15
The color coded status for cities and towns represents two weeks of cases. The trigger for red status starts at a rate of 15 cases per 100,000 people per day.
An impressive tree by any measure.
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Letters to the Editor A hidden treasure Editor : What happened to the Durham Farmers Market in November? For those of you who have never been to the market, you are missing out on a hidden treasure. As we all know, this past summer was one of uncertainty. The Wednesday market was a welcome distraction. And distraction is an understatement. As the season progressed the market seemed to grow. Why? Word of mouth, of course, must be one of the reasons. Another would be safety. Never once did I feel unsafe with regards to the virus. Vendors and patrons alike practiced safety. Each week the market seemed to be better than the last – more vendors and more variety. Our favorite Wednesdays at the market were the ones which coincided with a free concert at Allyn Brook Park. What, you may ask, did the market offer? The short list includes fruits, vegetables, soaps, honey, doughnuts, pies, pizza, empanadas, chips, mushrooms, and so much more. I live in Middletown and can say that at least six people headed to the market at my behest. I can also say that three of the six mentioned that they did not know Durham had so much to offer. They did not know that Durham had a Chinese restaurant and two gyms. They had never seen the “cute little” Durham Pharmacy. They did not know that Durham has a great gift shop in Wild Wisteria. The town certainly must benefit from the increased traffic. The market advertised that they would be running through November on Saturdays. To my surprise I
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arrived on a Saturday morning to find an empty town green. I suspect that the market will be back in the spring. But I sure missed it in November.
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Thank you, Durham, for helping to make my summer more bearable. Edward Kerrigan (Editor’s note: The winter market started Dec. 5 and will be held Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St.)
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Who’s hungry? Editor : I don't know how true it is, because a person can no longer believe anything they read, or see, or hear, but apparently 25,000 people a day die from starvation, a much higher number than the killer virus, COVID-19. There is no vaccine for starvation as of yet. Starvation, a very painful form of death, no longer makes the news, but it still happens day after day, and the human race has yet to find a cure for it. While the world goes insane over a virus with a 99 percent survival rate, small business is destroyed, the government picks winners and losers, and governors become minidictators, some poor soul dies of starvation. I have never gone hungry. I have been hungry a few times but could always find food. So while you are stuffing your faces and living in fear of a virus, you might want to pause and thank God you have something to eat, spoiled rotten brats that you are. Thousands die from starvation each day, and nobody seems to care. How about a vaccine for that? Mark J. Czaja Executive VP & Publisher — Liz White Notarangelo News Editor — Nick Carroll Assistant News Editor — Olivia Lawrence News reporter — Everett Bishop Senior VP and Editor — Ralph Tomaselli Vice President of Advertising — Jim Mizener
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Coginchaug Regional High School Honor Roll Coginchaug Regional High School has named the following students to its honor roll for the first term: Grade 9, high honors: Logan Bender, Riley Biro, Henry Bugai lll, Hailey Carey, Taylor Connell, Faith Corona, Tiana DiLeone, Carter Fudge, Grace Harkins, Natalie Hayward, Rachel Hayward, Norah Healy, Sofia Hurlbert, Kayla Kearns, Paige Konopka, Serra LeDuc, Kevin Lee, Jason Letourneau, Lilliana Mach, Alayna Mariani, Mark Melillo, Abigail Meliso, Claire
Overton, Claire Pareti, Devan Patel, Diya Patel, Corey Quincy, Jake Raney, Benjamin Rascati, Piper Remillard, Sophia Reny, Margaret Ross, Justin Rowe, Nicholas Smith, Sophia Stephan, Molly Stoetzle, Sawyer Stone, Allison Vigue, Ian Weissberg, Alexandra Woznyk; honors: John Carafeno, Alan Clark, Ryan Grant, Caitlyn Hill, Roberto Rivera, Albert Turman, Drew Turner, Clayton Wiseman. Grade 10, high honors: Lauren Acevedo, Alison Albanese, Anna Amendola, Caleb Baker,
Chris Barrett, Dalton Bates, Holly Brunelle, Zoe Carpentino, Marina Chanthinith, Joseph DePaolo, Jenna DePonte, Katherine Farr, Drue Fleck, Serena Fournier, Grace Gaffey, Monica Garbacz, Hayden Gonzales, Tatum Hultgren, Braden Johnson, Jacqueline Kelly, Lauren Konefal, Amanda Kowalczyk, Michael Limosani, Owen Lussier, Alexander Meisenkothen, Susan Meneses, Christa Messner, Glen Miarecki, Samantha Miltenberger, Siena Monthei, Natalie Ness, Alexandra Nick, Melana O’Sullivan, Jayson
Penney, Evan Poggio, Mia Poturnicki, Allison Sambor, Emma Samperi, Adam Schaffer, Chloe Shafir, Elizabeth Sorensen, Jaide Stach, Allison Strang, Alyssa Szymaszek, Julia Talbert-Slagle, Catherine Taylor, Conor Ullman, Christine Waterman, Sophie Whittle, Penelope Wickwire, Hope Wondolowski; honors: Robert DePaolo, Shane Fitzpatrick, Douglas Kozik, John Legge, Shannon Moore, Ryan
Mercy High School Honor Roll Mercy High School has named the following local students to its honor roll for the first term. Durham Grade 9, honors: Marie Kane; Grade 10, high honors: Analiese Driscoll; Grade 12, honors: Lila Cerritelli, Anabella Shafir. Middlefield Grade 9, high honors: Eliana Fraschilla, Mya
Seymour, Nicole Yusza; Grade 10, high honors: Kaelin DaSilva; Grade 11, high honors: Faith Yusza; Grade 12, high honors: Abigail Kern; honors: Jessica Carta. Rockfall Grade 11, high honors: Bridget Higgins; honors: Alanna Rondinone; Grade 12, high honors: Alyssa Rondinone.
Newberry, Hannah Nielsen, Christian Quesnel, Elena Tellez. Grade 11, high honors: Carly Benbow, Ava Carusone, Amanda Case, Elliana Castiglia, Evan Clancy, Lila Craig, Max Czellecz, Ava Dell’Orfano, Leo DiLeone, Grace Hinsch, Christopher Hoyecki, Jack Huscher, Zachary Infeld, Charlotte Johnson, Janna Jose, Braden Koba, Isabella
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Winter season still planned, but spring is the priority By Bryant Carpenter Record-Journal staff
CHESHIRE — Casting an eye to the calendar, the CIAC
Board of Control met last Thursday to give some shape to the delayed winter season. The CIAC also announced
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that, for what remains of the 2020-21 school year, it will give priority to making the spring season as complete an experience as possible for the teams and athletes who missed all of last spring due to the coronavirus pandemic. As for any formal decisions, though, none were forthcoming. The winter season remains on hold until at least Jan. 19, a decision the CIAC made back on Nov. 17 and a decision followed two days later by Gov. Ned Lamont’s suspension of youth and recreation sports, also until Jan. 19.
Should the Jan. 19 launch come to pass for the winter
tive” season the CIAC has set up from late February to mid-April for football and any other sport that does not complete 40 percent of its schedule.
scholastic season, a twoweek practice period would lead to games starting Feb. 3, according to the time frame the Board of Control mapped out Thursday, Dec. 3. Teams would play 12 games during the regular season. The state tournament would follow March 8-21.
This time frame partially overlaps with the “alterna-
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At this point, the only sport that fits that bill is football, which the CIAC cancelled for the fall 2020 season. All See CIAC, A17
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Rest assured, the reindeer are ready to fly Dear Diana, Rudolph here. You may know me as the red-nosed reindeer. Now I know that you have not written to me – just to the jolly ol’ elf – but I couldn’t help but notice that you mentioned the
gang and me in your letter. I know this because I opened his mail. It’s a bad habit of mine. Please don’t tell him. I do not care for a time-out. I have had several of them, and they are not to my liking.
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So let me catch you up on how we of the four-legged variety are doing, just in case you were wondering. Eh! That pretty much sums it up. Unbeknownst to most people, we reindeer also attend parties this time of year. But as you know, not this year. It’s pretty dead. So we are really looking forward to Christmas Eve, and to getting out. We’re due. So what do we do with our time, you ask? We do frolic in the snow a lot, as you can imagine. As Santa told you, we play “reindeer, reindeer,
Poinsettias Poinsettias Santa’s usual mailboxes have been placed at Brewster and John Lyman schools. And this year the elves got St. Nick a post office box in Middlefield. Mail letters to: Santa, P.O. Box 1, Middlefield, CT 06455.
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Registration for the Spring 2021 Little League season opened today, Friday, Dec. 11.
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DeLauro elected Appropriations chair By Dave Collins Associated Press
HARTFORD — U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro was elected chair of the House Appropriations Committee by fellow Democrats on Thursday, Dec. 3, a position colleagues say will make her the most powerful Connecticut politician in Washington in generations. House Democrats voted 14879 in favor of DeLauro, 77, over Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, of Florida. DeLauro, a 30-year member of the House, will succeed retiring Rep. Nita Lowey, of New York, in January.
“We are in the middle of a health and economic crisis that must be addressed, communities of color face DeLauro systemic racism, and we welcome a President with a mandate for change, yet we may still face gridlock. As House Appropriations Chair, I am prepared to deliver the boldest progress possible for Connecticut and families across the country in the next Congress.” New England Democrats
DeLauro — who represents the 3rd Congressional District — will lead a panel that controls around $1.4 trillion in spending, a hefty chunk of the federal budget.
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DeLauro said being elected chair is one of the greatest honors of her life. “It is a unique time,” she said in a statement.
“Working families across the country will have a true champion ensuring that their voices are heard over the special interests, and that they have a seat at the table as we all work together with President-elect Biden and his administration to build back better from this pandemic,” Gov. Ned Lamont, also a Democrat, said in a written statement.
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U.S. Rep. John Larson, also a member of the Connecticut delegation, called DeLauro’s election historic for the state. “Not since Jonathan Trumbull was elected Speaker of the House (in 1791) has Connecticut held such an important position in the United States Congress,” the East Hartford Democrat said. Trumbull served as the second speaker of the House from 1791 to 1793 and later became governor of Connecticut.
will have major influence in the next House, with Rep. Richard Neal, of Massachusetts, chairing the Ways and Means Committee and Rep. James McGovern, also of Massachusetts, leading the Rules Committee.
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Obituaries Bernice Prue
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ROCKFALLBernice Prue, 99, of Rockfall, wife of the late Leonard L. Prue, Sr., died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Wadsworth Glen Health Care. She was born in Middletown, daughter of Charles and Antoinette (Bystrek) Jay. Bernice was a very active person well into her 90’s, she enjoyed mowing her lawn and shoveling snow. Bernice was a caring person, always willing to help; for many years she was the primary caregiver for her sister, Rose and her brother-in-law, Walter. Bernice, may you finally find peace back in the comfort of your husband and son. Bernice’s family would like to thank the staff at Wadsworth Glen for the care and compassion they gave to Bernice over the past 5 years. Bernice is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Leonard L. Prue, Jr., brothers, Joseph Jay, Stanley Jay, Walter Jay, sisters, Rose Tabor, Clara Kuligoski, Sue Anderson. Funeral services were held privately. Those who wish may send memorial donations to Weiss Hospice Unit c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www. biegafuneralhome.com.
DURHAM, CTOn Sunday, November 22, 2020 as the sun was setting, Bruce Allen Rau was received in the arms of our Lord. Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and a very special friend to many. Bruce was 77 years old. He was born in Middletown, CT, on April 12, 1943. He was raised in Durham, CT, with his four sisters. He was a quality inspector for Allegheny Ludlum (formerly Wallingford Steel) in Wallingford, Connecticut, from April 1964 until his retirement in July 1999. He also worked as the Animal Control Officer for the Town of Durham for over 40 years until he realized his longtime dream and retired to Tennessee in 2013. There were many other jobs too. Bruce was an ambitious person who seldom sat still. He would do anything and excelled at all he did. Bruce never stopped learning. He was very well read and kept up with current events. He was a cherished member of the Durham community. He was a lifetime member of both the Durham Volunteer Fire Department and the Durham Volunteer Ambulance Corp. He also volunteered at the Durham Fair in the maintenance department until he moved to Tennessee. He exhibited a generous, fun loving spirit and a sense of integrity that his daughters strive to live up to. He enjoyed cooking for his friends and
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the elderly and delivered many meals in Tupperware with his name printed in black sharpie. He also lent out his tools, marked with green paint and engraved with his name to anyone who needed them. Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel, and his father, Lynwood. He is survived by his second wife Martha Ciola Rau, his loving children April Rau Leiler (Steven) and Daun Rau Kowalski (Eddy), his granddaughters Christine, Sadie, Elsie, Andie and his grandson Henry. Also surviving him are his sisters Ethel Kumnik (Larry), Kay Sherman, Pam Pruitt (Jeff Lambe) and Deborah Dickinson (Robert) and his nieces and nephews and beloved friends David and Bonnie Colberg. Services will be held at a later date this spring. Donations in his memory can be made to Durham Animal Response Team c/o Department of Emergency Management, Town of Durham, PO Box 428, Durham, CT 06422. and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to maximum recovery. — Press Release
MIDDLEFIELD- Sophie Pacholski Scarlato passed away at the age of 103, on November 22, 2020 at Pilgrim Manor at Covenant Living of Cromwell. She was born in 1917 in Middletown, CT, to Matthew and Mary Pacholski, as the sixth child of a family of 12 children: nine boys and three girls. Sophie attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Middletown until she was 14 years old, when she moved to Hartford to work. After working several years, she met and married Frank Scarlato in 1934. They had three children: a daughter Bernadette, and two boys, Raymond James (Jimmy) and John Philip (Jacky). These were the Depression years and living was not easy - no telephones, no television and sometimes no work. When the last of the children left for college, at age 47, Sophie returned to school for her high school GED, BA and MA degrees for teaching. In 1965, she began teaching elementary grades at Central School; retired from Middlefield Middle School in 1983. Sophie loved teaching, and fifth grade was her favorite. For decades, former students would see her in town and call out: “Hi, Mrs. Scarlato! Remember me? I was in your fifthgrade class.” And Sophie seemed to remember all of them by name, and even remembered details about them. Sometimes she even remembered teaching their parents! Throughout those years, Sophie was a prize-winning knitter and seamstress, earning many blue ribbons at county and state fairs for innovative and technically challenging designs. She approached knitting like a science, testing yarns, patterns,
and knitting machines before deciding on the perfect combination. She spread joy by giving away hundreds of handcrocheted yellow happy faces to hang on suitcases or in people’s homes. She never stopped learning new things, and was active on her computer past age 100! Sophie Scarlato was a loving wife and mother, a dedicated teacher and, in the last few years, a charming centennial. Few people are privileged to live such a long and productive life, touching so many lives in such a positive way. She leaves behind two children (Bernadette and Jacky), many grandchildren, gre at- gr a ndc hildre n, nieces and nephews. She will be missed. Family is very grateful for the loving care Sophie received from many friends, family, and the staff at Pilgrim manner. A memorial ceremony will be planned for spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sophie’s memory may made be to Pilgrim Manor (https:// a p p .e t a p e s t r y. c o m / hosted/CovenantLiving/ OnlineDonation.html) or the Muscular Dystrophy Association (https:// www.mda.org). To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www. doolittlefuneralser vice. com.
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Library Durham Public Library Baking challenge. Nailed It: Christmas-Themed Baking Challenge, starting Monday, Dec. 15. All ages. No registration needed. See the library Facebook and Instagram pages or the library website to get the recipes. JobNow. Looking for a job? Begin your job search, write your resume or practice for an interview with JobNow. You just need your Durham Library card to access the database on the library website. Zoom Dungeons & Dragons. Meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through Dec. 16. Grades 7 and up. Play D & D with other local teens. Visit the library website to register (Kids tab). French conversation. First Thursday of the month, 4:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Email kmcnally@ durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link. Spanish conversation. Fridays, 4 p.m. Email kmcnally@durhamlibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Levi E. Coe Library Storytime: Check out the library’s Facebook page Wednesdays and Fridays for Storytime with Miss Vicki.
Programs. Find the library on Facebook, look for programs and activities that interest you and leave a comment. The library will notify you with the details.
Games. Indoor games are available, including giant checkers, giant Connect Four, giant dominoes, giant Jenga, jumbo foam dice, ping pong and many more.
Book sale: The library book sale is ongoing. Stop in any time during business hours. As always, there is something for everyone.
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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.
Colony Diner
611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for oldfashioned 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.
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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.
Duchess of Wallingford 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.
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was there, a melodious reminder of why we were all there. Jon Scagnelli, chairman of the Recreation Committee, was on hand to dispense hot cocoa and make sure that everyone had one of the cookies prepared by Cub Scout Pack 27. Of course, Santa was with us too, and if you ever want to feel like the least popular person in the room (or on the green), attend an event with Santa. It’s okay; he’s Santa, and even at a social distance, he reminded us that comfort is found in the familiar.
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Following a joyful rendition of “Jingle Bells,” and the lighting of the tree, there was time for visitors to engage in what was most important, according to Hill: “Warmth and reflection.” First Selectperson Laura Francis echoed the thoughts of Hill and said, “It is very important during this difficult year to do what we can to keep our traditions alive.” Many who braved the cold Sunday were those who come to the tree lighting each year. Mom and daughter Shannon and Olivia decided to visit the event for some “family time” and tradition. Describing the event as one that allows you to “get in the spirit,” Christina and Callie also bundled up to experience the festivities for yet another year. This year’s tree lighting is one that Hill believes will re-
The non-profit Pajama Program provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted.
Hill predicts this year’s lights will be a nice complement to the red heart that is on the Cookies are part of the tradition. green. Francis said, “Both will symbolize the resilience of our community.” This year, Santa turned on the lights. There are metaphors to be considered here after all: flipping the switch, lighting up the darkness, rallying against the cold, etc. Each of these is a way we can take a stand against the challenges of a year we would rather forget, while continuing to celebrate community. In the words of Linus, “That is what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
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Sometimes, just for something to do, we hang out with the elves. We may have been overdoing it, though, as lately they have taken to shooing us out. We watch a lot of TV. Especially the reruns of “Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer.” I’m sure you can understand why that show is of particular interest to me.
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You said that you would have dark chocolate and herbal tea on hand, instead of cookies. I am glad for that. Do not tell Santa that I said this, but his girth has been steadily expanding over the years, and it is getting a wee bit tricky to cart him around. Even the Pilates is not helping in that regard. As for the gang and me, I am not sure if reindeer are supposed to eat chocolate. It’s a no-no for dogs, I believe. So just to be on the safe side, I will bring a bale of hay along for the ride.
the other fall sports completed their seasons, albeit truncated ones that ran Oct. 1 to Nov. 14.
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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, MuWANTED Individual sical Instruments (Saxfirearms, collections & ophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, estates including military Trombone & SO MUCH & related items.Federally MORE) Advertising licensed firearms dealer. Items, Wristwatches Gunsmith, appraisals, (Broken or Not), Pocket Richard Pleines, (860) Watches, Tools (Ma663-2214. chinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, WILL BUY - Old comClocks, Oil Paintings, puters from 70s, 80s, Old Signs, Old Phoand early 90’s, Apple, tographs, Old PostCommodore, IBM and cards, Brewery Items, others. (860) 877-4728. 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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