Congratulations on your 75th anniversary, Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company!
Volume 16, Issue 27
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Friday, October 16, 2009
Flu shot Remembering in red, white and blue clinics canceled, all except one on Oct. 23
One by one the local seasonal flu clinics have been canceled due to a limited supply of the vaccine. This includes Durham and Middlefield clinics for seniors and for everyone, but as of now, the drill scheduled for Oct. 23 is STILL ON pending availability of the vaccine. The drill will be canceled and participating towns will be notified if the vaccines, provided by Middlesex Hospital, are not made available by Monday, Oct. 19, according to Lou Carta, Middletown Community Health Director. Carta describes the Oct. 23 event as being a mass vaccination drill and a clinic at the same time. “It’s a drill for us to practice in the event of an emergency like anthrax, but we also use it as a clinic to provide something to our citizens who participate,” he said. Though the options of getting the vaccine from your doctor or a retail establishment are still open, the local clinics options are down to just the Oct. 23 drill, and Carta is hoping to see lots of people taking advantage of it. Call your local health department (Durham at 349-8253 and Middlefield at 349-7123) with any questions or concerns. Stephanie Wilcox
In this issue ... Calendar ...........................4 Home Improvement ..16-21 MVFC Parade.............22-23 Obituaries.......................25 Sports ..............................29 Town Briefs................14-15
Photos by Stephanie Wilcox and Sue VanDerzee
Above, Gordon Wolfgang and Sydney Mintz, center, read the names of the 45 servicepeople from Connecticut who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan at the dedication ceremony for the Field of Flags at the Middlefield Federated Church on Oct. 24. Left, helpers of all ages placed 5,217 flags on the church lawn on Friday morning — one for each American death. Right, Stanley Kokoszka, formerly of Middlefield, listens solemnly to the names being read. More photos on page 12.
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New date – 10/24 – Same great book sale!
The Durham Library’s annual book sale is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24. A preview will be held Friday, Oct. 23, ($10 admission) from 6-8 p.m. The free admission book sale on Saturday takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. P.A.L.S., Friends of the Durham Library, is still accepting donations for the sale to benefit the library. Donations in good condition can be left in the front hall of the library through Thursday, Oct. 22. Please bear in mind that there are some things that just don’t sell and
Town Times Community Briefs we can’t accept: damaged and mildewed books, encyclopedia sets, textbooks, condensed books, outdated computer manuals and self-help books and magazines. We need volunteers to help sort books before the sale, to work the day of the sale on Oct. 24 and the week following the sale. Please call Pat Murawski at (860) 3498514 if you can lend a hand.
Local food bank in need The Middlefield food bank is currently in need of the following items: pasta, canned vegetables and canned fruit. The Food Bank is located at the Middlefield Communi-
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Calendar will include the same colorful graphics as displayed on the anniversary t-shirt and sweatshirts. Listings of birthdays, anniversaries etc. may be submitted on plain paper. Don’t forget to include your mailing info. If you have any questions, call Cathy Villwock at (860) 349-3853 or (860) 918-3116.
Second annual Order your MVFC calendar Spelling Bee The NEW deadline for the Middlefield Fire Company’s annual community birthday calendar is Tuesday, Oct. 20. Each calendar costs $7. The 75th Anniversary Edition
Corrections We strive to bring you the most accurate and upto-date information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give our news department a call at (860) 349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. In our last round of Durham Fair photos, the Whitehouse Experience band was pictured. Kathleen Aubrey Bergonzi has been with the Whitehouse Experience band since this summer.
Are you a good speller? Do you like a challenge? Can you spell and dress in costume at the same time? If the answer is “yes” to any or all of these questions, come join the fun! The second annual Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) Spelling Bee will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., at Coginchaug Regional High School in Durham. Teams can be up to three people. Last year’s competitors came from local businesses, organizations and neighborhoods. Some of the teams were District 13 teachers, administrators and even high school students. Several of the same teams from last year’s competition have already signed up, so you
should, too! The cost is only $100 a team. “We’re going to have a lot of fun and probably learn some new words in the process,” said spelling bee chairman Dina D’Amato. “Several of the elementary schools are also running their own bees,” she explained,” and we’ll be recognizing those bee winners as well during the Nov. 6 community bee.” Costumes are encouraged, and refreshments will be available – all part of the evening, and admission is free! Emceeing the event will be Keith Luckenbach. Judges include Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, the Honorable Judge Joe Marino and the Honorable Judge Richard Adams. The bee will be held in the auditorium of Coginchaug Regional High School in Durham. For more information, e m a i l cvefspellingbee2009@comcast.net. You can also download information and forms at www.coginchaugvef.com. The Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation and creativity in education for the Durham and Middlefield communities.
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are the busiest,” he explained. The thing to remember with apples, Lyman says, is they will sweeten over time; therefore the crispest apples are those right off the tree. Keep this in mind when it comes to selecting the apple that suits your taste buds. If you like them with a hint of tartness, get them at the peak harvest because after harvest they will continue to ripen and degrade as carbohydrates convert to sugar. Though storing apples in a cooler keeps them from premature aging, they will be sweeter later in storage. The same is true with cider. Buying cider at the peak of the season will produce a tangier flavor. Later in the season, it will be sweeter. “The reason we’re able to eat crunchy apples 365 days a year is thanks to breakthroughs in storage technolo-
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Around here it just comes naturally. When we think of autumn, we think of apples. It’s hard not to, with Lyman Orchards — home to 50,000 bushels of apples or about 5 million apples a year — right here in Middlefield. One would think we’d all be apple experts by now. If not, you’ve got some catching up to do and we’ve done some homework to get you started. Did you know that apples are the most varied food on the planet? According to U.S. Apple Association, there is no other food with as many varieties as the apple, — 7,500 to be exact. Those who pick or purchase their apples from Lyman Orchards can chose from 28 varieties. If you’re having a hard time deciding, Lyman’s executive vice president John Lyman III said there are about 10 varieties that are very popular around here, including McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Red Delicious and Jonagold; Gala and Honeycrisp are newer varieties gaining attention. But at the very top of the list of the most requested locally is Macoun. Lyman presumes that part of their demand comes from the fact that they don’t store quite as well and are not available as long as the others. “We’re out of Macouns by the first of the year, where some of the others sell right into summer,” said Lyman. It’s a sweet and super crisp apple that’s best enjoyed as a
snack. Others are pretty versatile and all-purpose, like Cortlands and Crispins. Others are good for pies. Wondering what Lyman Orchards puts in their apple pies that makes them oh-so delicious? “Ida Red. That’s what we use predominantly in our pies,” said Lyman. “This time of the year we use Cortland. At least 50 percent of either Ida Red or Cortland is used, then we mix other varieties in as well.” For a list of varities that are best for baking, snacking, sauces, etc. see the U.S. Apple Association chart on page 10. Lyman Orchards’ apple harvest begans in early August and the peak harvest, when most apples are ready and in large volume, is midSeptember through the end of October. “Our busiest time is apple harvest; it’s when both the store and the pick-your-own
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Puppet Theater “Disfarmer,” a puppet theater work inspired by the life of American portrait photographer Mike Disfarmer (18841959) will be presented tonight and tomorrow at Wesleyan University’s CFA Theater at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call 860-685-3355. An exhibition of Disfarmer’s work will be shown at Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery. Local Movie When North Winds Blow, a locally filmed movie, will be shown at the Wallingford Holiday Cinema through Oct. 22. Show times are 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. LOL Comedy Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell from 7 to 11 p.m. This event features the winner of the CT Comedy Idol contest, as well as Bob Gautreau, Rob Steen and Paul D’Angelo. Tickets are $40 and proceeds will benefit MOSAIC, which runs local group homes for developmentally disabled adults. For info, call (860) 632-2814 ext. 105.
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Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm farmers’ market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 2351 Durham Rd. (Route 77) in Guilford. For information, call (860) 349-3917. Variety Show A variety show will be held at 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church, 204 Main St. in Middlefield. There will be dance, music and comedy, as well as home-made refreshments! Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. This is a fund-raiser for the church’s general operating budget. Caregiving Class Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, offers free classes on family caregiving at 10 a.m, noon and and again at 2 p.m. To register, call (860) 347-2520. Gourmet Pasta Dinner Enjoy an evening of good food and good company at the Durham Democrats’ annual gourmet pasta dinner. This
October 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 event will be held at the Durham Firehouse on Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. Donation for adults is $10, and $5 for kids under 12 and includes pasta dishes, salad, home baked breads and dessert. Call Karen at (860) 349-3468 to reserve tickets. Harvest Dinner The Partnership for Sharing committee at the Third Congregational Church, 94 Miner St. in Middletown, will offer a roast pork dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $9 for adults, $4.50 for children under 10. No reservations required. Take-outs are available. Financial Program Victory Christian Church, 191 Meriden Rd. in Middlefield will host a free program “Funny Money … A Different Perspective” from 8 a.m. to noon. Doors open at 8 a.m. for a continental breakfast. This program is for adults, 18 and up. Registration is required by calling (860) 346-6771 or at www.vcconline.com. Giant Tag Sale The United Churches of Durham will hold a giant tag sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit their annual summer mission trip to Kentucky. Rain or shine, in the parking lot or in the fellowship hall of the United Churches, 228R Main St. in Durham. The sale will include crafts, antiques, a bake sale and lunch. Spiritual Experience Enjoy a free small group Discussion- “Have You Had a Spiritual Experience?” at Eckankar Temple at the corner of Route 66 and Harvestwood Rd., in Middlefield. From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Share your stories and experiences and receive free book and CD. Visit www.ct-eckankar.org or call (860) 346-2226. Broadway in Middletown At 7:30 p.m., “Broadway Live: The Songs, The Shows, The Stars” will be held in the MHS Performing Arts Center at Middletown High School. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For reservations, e-mail bmwa@aol.com or call (860) 347-4887 or (860) 346-3369 or visit greatermiddletownconcerts.org. Clothing Drive The John Lyman Parents
Association will be sponsoring a clothing drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Lyman School to benefit developing countries. Needed items include clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, hats, linens, pillows, towels, drapery, tablecloths, stuffed animals and hard toys that fit in a 24 x 24 x 21 box. Items must be in well-tied plastic bags. For info, call Stacey Durand at (860) 349-2518. Walk on the Wild Side Potapaug Audubon presents “Walk On The Wild Side,” a free nature program at the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Salt Meadow Unit, 733 Old Clinton Rd. in Westbrook, at 1 p.m. There will be many live animals to see as you walk the one-mile trail. Refreshments served after the program. For info, call (860) 304-1650. Latin Jazz Omar Sosa and his Afreecanos Quartet will perform a unique style of AfroCuban jazz at Wesleyan University’s Crowell Concert Hall at 8 p.m., following a 7:15 p.m. pre-concert talk. For info and tickets, call (860) 685-3355 or visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa. Free Training From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CT Forest & Park Association (CFPA), Route 66 in Middlefield, will train adults as volunteers to connect children and their families to the great outdoors. Visit www.walkct.org, call (860) 346-2372 or email info@ctwoodlands.org to register. Pet Food Drive Help Willy’s Friends is having a pet food and supply drive at Agway of Middlefield from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, toys, blankets and towels will be collected. For info, call (203) 988-1718, e-mail willy@helpwillysfriends.org or visit www.helpwillysfriends.org.
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October 19 Lecture and Garden Tour The Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown, will hold a lecture and a guided tour of the Freeman Family Japanese Garden beginning at 4:30 p.m. This free lecture-tour is open to the public. For info, visit www.wesleyan.edu. Parent Council Memorial School Parent Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Memorial School library.
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October 20 Technology Safety Night Parents are invited to Coginchaug High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m to discuss internet safety, social networking sites like Facebook, chatting, instant messaging, texting and more. Due to mature content, this is a parent/Guardian only event. Lake Beseck Association The Lake Beseck Association will meet at 7 p.m. in the Middlefield Community Center. The local candidates have been invited to speak. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meet Your Greens Join the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce to Meet Your Greens at It’s Only Natural Restaurant in Middletown from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet those interested in keeping our communities green and growing. There will be time to network, exchange news, brainstorm and relax. For info, call (860) 347-0340. Veterans Services To provide information on veterans’ benefits, the DAV Mobile Services office will be at the Hartford Vet Center, 23 Elm St. in Rocky Hill, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call (860) 594-6612.
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Cogin-Chuggers The Durham Cogin-Chuggers provide square dancing lessons from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. For more info, call John at (203) 2351604, Alicia at (860) 349-8084, or visit www.coginchuggers.net.
Beyond the Pink Ribbon” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sandman Gallery, 39 West Main St. in Meriden. Music and art therapy will be featured. Call (203) 694-8353 to register. Tip the Fireman Dine at Applebees's restaurant in Wallingford between 4 and 8 p.m. and leave a tip for the Durham Firemen who will be helping the waitstaff.
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Parent Info Coginchaug High School will host an eighth grade parent info night at 6:30 p.m. Genealogical Research Learn how to start your own family tree research on the computer. Mary Beth Johnson, a member of the Friends of Godfrey Memorial Library, will present a program on techniques to research family members at the Levi Coe Library in Middlefield from 6 to 8 p.m. ‘There are four computers available for use, or you may bring your laptop. Senior Living Expo Health Net Medicare Programs and Middletown Health Department will present “Living Today for a Better Tomorrow,” a free senior living expo from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St. in Middletown. Visit www.seniorresourcesec.org or call (800) 690-6998 ext. 111 for info.
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Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet at the United Methodist Church on the South Green at 24 Old Church St. in Middletown at 7:30 a.m. today and every Friday. Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 3495626 for information. Strong Social The Strong School social event will be held at 7 p.m.
SATURDAY TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For info, call Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433. Breast Symposium Midstate Medical Center will present “Breast Cancer:
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By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to review a request to allow public garages as well as automobile and equipment services by special permit in the heavy and light industrial zones. Speaking on behalf of applicant Pat DiNatale, attorney John Corona stated this use would be similar to what’s done at Durham Auto Center and Dean Automotive, but without the sale of vehicles. He added that plumbing and electrical services are already permitted in the zones, as well as the storage of materials such as bedrock and lumber. He thought the use for vehicle services would be less obnoxious than some of the things already allowed in the zone. Despite Corona’s thoughts, zoning member Catherine Deveaux disagreed, saying, “This would be a disaster,” and pointing out that similar services already in the zone are a source of trouble. Resident Joseph Pasquale also took issue with the application and asked for more specific language in the proposed amendment. However, Corona repeated that similar services are already allowed on Main Street and that more disruptive things are already allowed in the zone. He conceded that
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Once I stepped out of my car and saw the red carpet, I knew the night had finally come. I was at the premiere for When North Winds Blow at Wallingford Holiday Cinemas 10. It was only a few months ago that I had met the director, writer, lead actor and director of photography, James M. De Vince, while filming one freezing February night. Now the man of the hour, Mr. De Vince was probably the most nervous and excited person in the very crowded movie theater. He told me that he had the idea for When North Winds Blow in 1992 beginning with the last scene. “It blossomed from there,” he stated. As for the basic message of the film, he responded that it is really the difference between selfish love and selfless love, a theme evident in one of the most emotional scenes of the movie. Mr. De Vince wasn’t the only one who was thrilled for the movie premiere. Several of the guests were lucky residents of Durham and Middlefield who were given the “opportunity of a lifetime” as
Middlefield Resident State Trooper Tom Topulos stated. Trooper Topulos played the role of Police Chief Wayne, the chief in charge of the missing person investigation of the leading characters. He and many of the other local extras were enthused to see the final production. After participating as an extra in several of the scenes,
Student extras were interviewed by Production Live at the premier. Left, firefighter extras Steven Tyc and Eric St. Amand with interviewer Mark Wood.
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Lauren Peters described what she was most excited about as “seeing which of my takes were used and how they fit into the storyline.” Overall, seeing behind-thescenes of movie-making and making friends with the leads (which was further cemented by a dinner at the Meriden Sheraton) were the favorite parts for all involved.
raded the streets happily? Unfortunately, that is not the case today. Many of us think twice about sending our children out trick-or-treating. Now the benevolent and protective order of Elks, Middletown Lodge 771 youth committee, is bringing the safety and fun back to Halloween with an open-to-the-public event on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5 p.m. You are invited to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighborhood kids to a safe Halloween party. There will be trick or treating, music, games and fun. In order to create this safe haven for the young people, the Elks are asking the community to help out. They are seeking groups to host a “house,” decorate it any way they want, come in costume, be ready to hand out candy and participate in activities. Currently there are several local groups who will be hosting their own houses inside the Crystal Ballroom at the Elks Club. If you can’t make the event, but still want to help, consider donating decorations or candy, which would be greatly appreciated. Even if you are not a big group, the committee is currently seeking volunteers to man the “houses” and hand out candy. For more info, contact David Greaves at dgreaves2001@yahoo.com or (860) 205-8055.
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Rockfall Foundation invites environmental grant proposals
The Rockfall Foundation measurable outcomes for colinvites grant proposals from lege students. Priority will be nonprofits, towns, libraries given to projects that can and schools to support envi- serve as models throughout ronmental education, conser- Middlesex County, explains vation and planning projects Marino. in Middlesex County. The All those who are interestdeadline for receipt of com- ed in submitting a proposal pleted applications is Nov. 12 are invited to an informal and awards will be announced grants informational workin mid-February 2010. shop on Tuesday, Oct. 20, “Rockfall grants often from 5-6 p.m. at the deKoven serve as catalysts for imagina- House Community Center. tive ways to preserve our natDetailed guidelines and eliural environment while en- gibility requirements as well hancing the quality of life for as a grant application can be all county residents,” accord- obtained from the foundaing to Rockfall grants chair- tion’s website, www.rockfallman Anthony P. Marino. “ foundation.org, or by calling Of special interest are proj- the office at 860-347-0340. To ects for youth that integrate register for the workshop, or activities with local, stan- for additional information dards-based curricula; proj- about Rockfall grants, contact ects that encourage commu- Virginia R. Rollefson, execunity growth that is in harmo- tive director, vrr@rockfallny with the environment; and foundation.org, or phone lym_SS54_10_12:Layout 1 10/9/09 10:57 AM Page (860) 1 internship projects with 347-0340. Apple Barrel open every day, 9am-7pm
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White’s Farm work party needs Saturday morning volunteers Durham Conservation Commission and the Friends of White’s Farm will hold work parties from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24. The goal of each will be to clear unwanted vegetation from sections of White’s Farm and consolidate debris into brush piles for removal by Public Works personnel. The event is rain or shine, but lightning cancels. Bring water, sturdy boots, thick work gloves, rain gear, powered brush saws and gas (if you have them) and heavy iron rakes. Some tools will be available, and people to handle and move brush are always needed. Call Casey Cordes at (860) 349-0408 for further info if necessary.
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See local faces in indie movie When North Winds Blow next week Be sure to check out When North Winds Blow, a production of Liquid Chariot Productions of Wallingford, which was filmed partially in Middlefield and features some local residents and public figures. The decision to run the film will be made on a week-to-week basis, based on attendance, by Wallingford Holiday Cinema. The only week it’s guaranteed to be shown is Oct. 16-22. Show times are 1, 4, 7 and 9 p.m. When North Winds Blow is a drama about family relationships. (See article about the red carpet premier on facing page 6.)
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Newspapers and other media are often accused of dwelling on the bad things that happen in the world, of ambulance-chasing and fear-mongering. Much too frequently, there’s plenty of bad news to fill a newspaper or a newscast. At Town Times, and in many weekly newspapers, there is a conscious decision to cover good news as well as bad, which is why we encourage people to send us individual news for out Spotlight column and photos and information about opportunities to help each other, help the community and just plain have fun. It’s also why, when we started this newspaper more than 15 years ago, we had a popular “Good for You” column and sold sunshine ads to folks who wanted to congratulate a friend or family member for anything from a birthday to a homerun to a good deed done. We’re reviving sunshine ads this fall because we know that readers enjoy them, and we know that those who are thus publicly
congratulated are tickled pink. (Thanks for the roses, Middy!) To get readers in the mood, we’re offering a few of our own bits of sunshine. Thanks to the Exchange Club for their popular road clean-up days in the spring and fall. Route 147 looks so much better! Congratulations to the newest members of the Coginchau High School Spanish and French honor societies. Kudos to the Middlefield Federated Church for offering our communities the opportunity to reflect with the Field of Flags. Congratulations to the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company and all its past and present members on 75 years of service. If you’d like to add to the brightness in our towns, just mail or email or stop by our office with your 25-words-or-less tribute and $10 in cash or check and spread a little sunshine! Sue VanDerzee
Letters to the Editor
Insight into P&Z decision To the people of Middlefield and Rockfall: On Tuesday, Sept 22, the Board of Selectman met and discussed a possible sale of “several acres of town-owned Strickland Farm land” to Monarca Masonry. I was vicechairman of the Middlefield Planning and Zoning Commission when the zone change from AG-I to IPD-II was approved for the Strickland Farm land that became the third phase of the Industrial Park (Aug. 18, 1993). “The approval had three conditions, one of which stated: The commission feels this (zone change) is the logical completion of the expansion/end of the Industrial Park.” On Jan. 11, 1995, the seven-
lot subdivision for the Industrial Park Phase III was approved. I was still vice-chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission for this approval. In the minutes of that meeting I stated: “. . . that the reason for the approval (of the seven-lot subdivision) is due to this being a logical completion of the expansion/end of the Industrial Park; that this was the same reason which was given for the approval of the original zone change; and that before any other proposal comes before the commission for use of the remaining parcel, that a study committee be formed to determine any future land use on the remaining property.” What does all this mean? It means that it was the clear intent of the Planning and Zoning Commission that any of the remaining Strickland
Special election letter rules In order to allow the largest number of citizens to express their opinions on the upcoming elections, we set a few special election season letter rules. Number one, the deadline for election letters will be Monday at 5 p.m. Number two, election letters will be limited to 250 words. Also, in order to allow as many people as possible to weigh in, we will not print letters that have already been printed in another publication. For the last week before elections (deadline Oct. 27), only positive letters of support will be accepted. Of course, only signed letters with phone numbers, so we can verify authorship, will be accepted. Non-election related letters will be accepted till Tuesday noon of the week of publication and are not limited in length though during election season, shorter is better.
Property should not be sold or transferred without a clear indication from the people of Middlefield. This also followed the Plan of Development for the town of Middlefield. The commission would not have approved the zone change in the first place if the remaining Strickland Farm land was not secured and protected from future infringement. I was appalled to read in the Town Times (Sept. 25, page 5) that attorney John Corona considers open space property “useless” because it lacks access. Since when is a parcel of land that is untouched and natural considered “useless”? Since when is a parcel of land that is a sanctuary animals can use and townspeople can cherish as undeveloped considered “useless”? I was even more appalled to read that the Board approved by two votes, (Brayshaw and Lowry) to “support in principle the sale of some amount of (Strickland Farm) town-owned land to Monarca Masonry . . . “ What happened to adhering to the conditions of approval set by members of a commission? What about protecting open space land bought and paid for by ALL of the town’s residents for the purpose of remaining open space? Selling ANY portion of the remaining TOWN-OWNED
Strickland Farm negates a legal decision made by a town commission. Selling ANY portion of the remaining TOWN-OWNED Strickland Farm does NOT comply with the town’s Plan of Development. Selling the land does NOT respect the will of the people of Middlefield to preserve the Strickland Farm as open space. Selling the land jeopardizes the privacy and property values of the abutting residences on Independence Way. And selling ANY portion of the remaining TOWN-OWNED Strickland Farm violates the trust of the townspeople that their elected officials will respect their desire to preserve the character of their town. Lucy R. Petrella, Middlefield
Support Cathy Devaux I am writing in support of Cathy Devaux for a position on the Planning and Zoning Commission in Durham. Cathy is currently a member of the commission and has served in that capacity for the last two years. During that time, she has been an informed and engaged member, and has shared opinions and been involved in numerous and significant decisions affecting our town. Cathy is a long time resident, and she and her husband raised their family in
Durham. As many people may know, Cathy was a teacher in the Regional District 13 school system for 38 years. She has been an involved member of our community, active as a Little League coach, an ASA and USAAA softball umpire, a member of the Recreation Committee, a Durham Fair volunteer and currently is a volunteer at the Durham Library. I have known Cathy for over 25 years and know her to be a kind and caring friend. Cathy brings the same commitment and enthusiasm to her position on the Planning and Zoning Commission as she has to her many other accomplishments in Durham. I encourage residents to give Cathy Devaux a continued opportunity to share her commitment and energy and talents on the Planning and Zoning Commission by voting for her in November. Bill Evers, Durham
Democrat for Brayshaw To the Editor: I am a new resident of Middlefield, having recently moved here with my husband and our three children. I’ll be voting for Jon Brayshaw for First Selectman. You might See Brayshaw, page 26
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Friday, October 16, 2009
The Invention of Lying
The scene is one of What if you woke Dr. Tanya Feke those laugh-out-loud up one day and everyhysterical and devasone could only tell the tatingly non-PC truth? For Mark Bellitirades that is sure to son, that is where he offend more than a already lives, in a few, but Bellison uses world where there has never been a lie spoken because genet- his newfound knowledge to his advanics prevent it from happening. Go tage. He gets his dream girl and lands ahead, imagine it. It is an intriguing a high-power job raking in tons of cash, all while changing the lives of concept. In the most literal sense, our imagi- his friends for the better. You can’t nations are lies. They are an alternate help but question the ethics of doing reality that does not exist. Our mis- wrong to get what you want. It all seems to be going well until he chievous lead, played coquettishly by Ricky Gervais, happens to be a screen- is overheard talking to his mother on writer even though movies are re- her deathbed. To placate her fears, he duced to non-fiction line readings in tells her there is a place that you go affront of a camera. After all, a set would ter you die, a place where you see your be a confabulation. Acting would be loved ones again, a place where everypretending you are something you are one lives for eternity in their own mannot, which would constitute a lie. sion. It is a touching moment between Commercial advertisements are so mother and son until you see the unmatter-of-fact, you cannot help but dertones. The atheist that is Ricky Gerlaugh when a spokesman tells you his vais has just implied that the first lie is product labeling is targeted at chil- religion. He pushes the envelope with dren and that the product will likely what many see as blasphemous, almake them obese. though the story is not about religion You would think that much truth at all. It is about the importance of inwould be refreshing, but the world spiring hope in others. Religion hapfalls short of utopia. Think about ask- pens to be a handy symbol. ing a co-worker about their day. He The star-studded cast plays like a will answer in gory detail. He cannot red carpet award show with Jennifer help it. In fact, he will go on to tell you Garner, Rob Lowe, Tina Fey, Philip everything he is thinking, because re- Seymour Hoffman, Ed Norton and Jafraining from telling thoughts is tan- son Bateman. Their delivery is flat tamount to lying. People will say any- and spot on, piling one-liners on onething without that much-needed inter- liners to form a mountain of good fun. nal censorship. “I never liked you.” It has been a while since a film con“You’re very unattractive.” It is ugly cept has been so titillating. My only in the ugliest sense as it strips many recommendation is that you don’t people of hope. take the film literally, but instead revLying is invented when a misfired el in its ethical creativity. synapse gives Bellison the audacity to My rating: 4 of 5 stethoscopes tell a non-truth. In awe at what he has stumbled upon, he goes so far as to share the good news with his friends who cannot comprehend the concept. Their genetics won’t allow it, even Dr. Tanya Feke is a physician at when he tries to prove the point by ly- Coginchaug Family Practice in ing to their faces with the most far- Durham and guest columnist for the fetched and ridiculous commentary. Town Times.
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Local town hall meeting on health care
Since early summer, the national media has State Rep. Matt played up tales about town hall meetings concerning healthcare. They have presented a completely divided America — two groups who share no common interests, see no middle ground and are unable to discuss things calmly or with even the smallest amount of civility. Many news accounts make it appear that many citizens even feel compelled to bring armed weapons to these meetings. I am pleased to report that this is not the case in our towns. A few weeks ago, I hosted a town hall meeting at the
Durham Fire House healthcare reform. Our town hall was characterized by a civil and productive exchange of ideas. Our conversation provided clarity on the problems posed by our country’s disjointed and expensive healthcare system as well as several of the proposed solutions. State Senator Ed Meyer joined me at the meeting along with Durham and Middlefield residents and members of the surrounding communities, including small business owners and employees, retirees, state employees and
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Apples
Above, the Gerrish family of Arizona stopped by Lyman Orchards for apple picking while on a trip to visit family in Union, Ct. Below right, if you’re wondering what apples are good for what, this chart will help you. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox
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gy that counteract the aging process. And that’s a good thing, because you know what they say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” “There’s a lot of truth to that expression,” said Lyman. “The more research that comes out, the more apples continue to be really strong as far as health benefits.” New England apples are fat-free and a good source of dietary fiber, pectin, potassium and vitamins A and C. They’re among such super foods as garlic, broccoli and red wine, according to the U.S. Apple Association. They’re even known to fight breast cancer, prevent and reduce the risk of pancreatic
Friday, October 16, 2009 cancer, be good for the heart and lungs, and apple juice is even said to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. On top of that, they’re a convenient snack that doesn’t require peeling, cutting or preparation. So get out there and pick those apples or go to your local market to choose from the wide selection. There are so many ways to enjoy apples and so many health benefits to them, there’s no reason not to love them.
Above, Andrew Manchester, of North Branford, For more info, visit points out the characterwww.usapple.org or www.NewEnglandapples.org. istics of the best apples.
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Lyman’s pies and Middlefield Federated church! Lyman’s pies are being sold by church members to benefit their continued community outreach. Save your time and energy for other things, and purchase your holiday pies now. Pies come frozen and unbaked for you to bake at your convenience. Bake them for your Thanksgiving dinner, keep them frozen to bake for your Christmas and New Year’s holidays, or to give as gifts. Flavors available are the hi-top apple, hi-top apple
raspberry, orchard blueberry, apple crumb, hi-top apple-no sugar, chocolate cream, coconut custard, pumpkin, pecan and bumbleberry (apples, cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries). Call Sydney Mintz at (860) 349-1250 for an order form today. All orders with payment are due by Sunday, Oct. 25. Pies will be delivered to the church at 402 Main St. in Middlefield on Friday, Nov. 20, just in time for Thanksgiving. Pickup will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Fourth American Warrior Day of Honor scheduled to visit war memorials Reagan National at 10 a.m. From there, the group will depart by coach buses for the World War II Memorial and a catered lunch, followed by visits to the Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials. Those are followed by visits to the Marine Memorial, a drive by the Navy and Sea Bee Memorials, White House, Pentagon and then the final war memorial is a visit to the majestic Air Force Memorial. The group then heads back to Washington Reagan National and leaves for Bradley International Airport and a heroes’ welcome. The goal is to send 1,000 veterans by the end of 2010. Veterans can obtain more information and apply at AmericanWarrior.us or call Sue at (860) 886-1874.
FROSTING & FUN: The rainy day didn’t stop the fun at BASREP on a professional development noschool day Friday, Oct. 9. The children participated in a variety of fun activities such as painting pumpkin faces on rocks they gathered outdoors. In addition, they designed adorable edible scarecrows, using sugar cookies, wafer cookies, fruit snacks and gum drops. From left, Kyle Romeo, Aidan Lentz, staff member Kyle Backus, Frankie Papa, Jaden Astle, Trevor Anderson and Hugh Barrett. Submitted photo
Coginchaug Class of 1969 reunion Durham High School Class of 1969 is having their 40th Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the San Souci Restaurant in Meriden. For information and reservations, please contact Gail or Bill Thody at (860) 349-8094.
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5,217 That’s a big number, but in a country where millions and billions are part of ordinary government budget conversations, 5,217 might seem relatively modest. Then you see 5,217 flags, each of those flags representing a person who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan in the U.S. and allied armed forces. Suddenly, 5,217 is an enormous number, with flags stretching hundreds of feet along Main Street in Middlefield, from the front of the Middlefield Federated Church, along the church parking lot, in front of the education building, and heading towards the cemetery Above, Joyce Dowling, left, and Kit Craig, and below, volunteers set- driveway. That display, as the photo at ting the flags on Friday before the Saturday dedication. left makes clear, is a concrete expresPhotos by Sue VanDerzee and Stephanie Wilcox sion of gratitude and sorrow.
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The first Field of Flags was dedicated Oct. 23, 2005 at the Somers Congregational Church, the idea of the members of the Memorial Garden Committee. At that time, the field included 2,231 flags. Since then, the Field of Flags, overseen by members of the originating church, has traveled from Maine to Florida hosted by 32 separate churches. Host churches agree to add flags to keep up with current casualties in these conflicts, and the Field of Flags stays in each location about three weeks. The display will be in Middlefield until Oct. 23. Until then, anyone is welcome to sit awhile with the flags, read the board by the front entrance, which lists the names and hometowns
of the soldiers represented and leave a thought or message in a notebook provided by the Field of Flags committee. The notebook is located in a mailbox beside the name board. The reflections recorded by past visitors to the are inspiring, and all are invited to become part of this moving and moveable tribute. SV
Left, veteran Kevin Lacz spoke about four of his friends who did not come home, whose names appear on the board below and in whose honor four of those 5,217 flags were placed. Below, Paul Valvo and Sydney Mintz look at the most recent names added. At the dedication ceremony on Oct. 10, there was a VFW a color guard, and music was supplied by trumpeter Will Conroy playing “Taps” and bagpiper George Martin playing “Amazing Grace.”
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surance companies as major employers in our region and the state, many participants expressed very emphatically the need for more competition in the insurance market, not only to bring costs down, but also to improve quality. While the majority of our group expressed enthusiastic support for the inclusion of a public health insurance option, there were vocal minorities present from both the left and the right. One small business owner expressed concern about increased government involvement leading to greater obstacles in access and also emphasized the need to bring malpractice premiums down as part of controlling costs. Another constituent expressed support for a European-style single-payer system as an effective method of increasing efficiency and controlling costs through the creation of a large purchasing pool. I am proud that though residents might not have all agreed on how to fix the problems, we were able to hold a town hall meeting. People shared their thoughts, their
Sounding the alarm on Day of Climate Action Middletown’s Earth Ministry, representing three Middletown churches in cooperation with the Jonah Center for Earth and Art, invites the greater Middletown community to join them in “Sounding the Alarm” on Saturday, Oct. 24. The public is invited to attend the opening event at 3:15 p.m. in the parking lot between First Church and Church of the Holy Trinity. Common Council member Ron Klattenberg will read a proclamation, signed by Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano, to recognize the city of Middletown’s participation in the Day of International Climate Action. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the Church of the Holy Trinity and then at 3:50 p.m., the other churches will ring bells 350 times on the Interna-
In addition Green Street continues to host its Sunday Salon discussion series, Writers Out Loud open mic, flash forward photography meetup group and weekly yoga and early childhood classes. After-school classes — including breakdancing, digital animation and salsa — are also still accepting registration. The Green Street Arts Center is located at 51 Green Street in Middletown. To purchase a pumpkin package or for more information, visit
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Flock wrangler Michael Spier plants flamingos in Sue Schade’s yard for her birthday. The flock was sent to Sue from her evening yoga class (Sue teaches yoga at Brewster School). If you would like to flock someone and support the Durham Library at the same time, call the flock wrangler at (860) 349-3192.
Register to vote The registrars of voters will meet on Thursday, Oct. 22, on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. for testing the memory cards and the tabulator machines prior to the Nov. 3 municipal elections. The registrars of voters will be in session on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in their office, on the second floor of the Durham Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a session to revise the preliminary registry list and enroll new voters. Residents of Durham should appear in person with identification. Tuesday will be the last day to register to vote in person before the Nov. 3 election unless you move to town, turn 18 or become a citizen between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3.
Maple syrup producers sought First Selectman Laura Francis is helping Congressman Joe Courtney’s office to investigate new niche agriculture markets in Connecticut that could increase their sales through exporting. Initial research shows that there may be a market for maple
syrup producers. If you are a Durham maple syrup producer of any size, please contact Francis at (860) 349-3625 or email your information.
Durham Library Hours: Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For information or to register for a program, call (860) 349-9544. Scarecrow event: The library will be sponsoring the seventh annual scarecrow event from Oct. 17 through Nov. 1. Anyone who would like to create a scarecrow to display on the library lawn can register in person or call the library. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. AARP driving course will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 23, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for drivers over 50. Pre-registration is required. Book Sale: The PALS’ annual book sale will be held on
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Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24. The library is now accepting donations.
P&Z clarification When the Planning and Zoning Commission voted at their Sept. 30 meeting on the allowable height of light poles at athletic facilities, they voted to approve a text change in their regulations. They did not vote to approve the District 13 80-foot light poles at Coginchaug specifically. Discussion of the school’s special permit for the lights will come up at the Oct. 21 P&Z meeting.
Inland Wetlands The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency held a regular meeting on Oct. 5. The meeting began with applicant Nancy Pakech wishing to install an 18x36-foot inground pool within the 100foot review area, approximately 70 feet from a designated wetland. She also wants to build a 16x8-foot shed on a concrete slab for pool and lawn supplies within 50 feet of the wetland. Wetlands officer Geoff Colegrove explained that See Durham IWA, page 29
Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for agendas and last-minute changes.) Monday, Oct. 19 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 8 p.m. — Public hearing on the proposed Ethics Code at Town Hall. Copies available online at the town clerk’s office. Tuesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 21 7 p.m. — Recreation Committee at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission with high school lights on the agenda Thursday, Oct. 22 1:30 p.m. — Senior Citizens Board 7 p.m. — Public Safety Facility Renovation Planning Commission at the firehouse Monday, Oct. 26 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7 p.m. — Ethics Commission Tuesday, Oct. 27 7 p.m. — Economic Development Commission
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Housing rehab program funded Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that 29 towns have been awarded Small Cities funding; among them is Middlefield. This is the third award in the amount of $300,000 for the town. Middlefield has received a total of $900,000 that they’ve chosen to use for a Middlefield Housing Rehabilitation Loan pro-
gram. It assists income-qualifying residents with necessary repairs around the house. The homeowner applies, the repairs are done to the house, the vendor is paid and a lien is placed on the house, like a second mortgage, but the homeowner is not charged any interest. About 25 primary residences have been repaired, most costing around $20,000, and finance director Joe Geruch said they’re hoping to help at least 10 to 15 more. “We’re still in the start-up, but the problem is people are aware of the program but don’t come forward to say they’re interested until something goes wrong with their home, like their septic is shot,” he said. “It’s like pulling teeth, and we don’t want the program to disappear because no one expresses interest.” Geruch said all that qualifying homeowners are asked to do is write a letter to be sent to the state that says they qualify for the program. Some of the work that may be eligible for funding includes the correction of health and safety violations, code compliance, roofing, carpen-
Middlefield Government Calendar (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, Oct. 21 7 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission Monday, Oct. 26 11:30 a.m. — Housing Commission at Sugarloaf Terrace Wednesday, Oct. 28 6 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Korn School try, electrical work, painting, plumbing, heating and other non-luxury work subject to approval of the town. You may be eligible for a deferred loan if your annual household income is at or below the following amounts: one person, limit $44,800; up to eight persons, limit $84,500.
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A new group of seniors will be gathering at the Senior Center to play setback on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. These card games will start on Oct. 27. All are welcome, but you are asked to call and let them know you will be attending. Free help with medical expenses: The Department of Social Services Rx Bus will be at the Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are necessary; do not miss this one. All screenings for all programs will be done; bring a list of your Rx and all your insurance cards. If you would like to find out if you qualify for other state programs, please bring your income and bank statements. You can be screened for all programs. Also, an intake worker will be at the center on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to do fuel assistance applications. Please call for your appointment and a list of documents that you need to bring. This is for Middlefield residents. A ghoulish Halloween luncheon will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at noon. The freaky luncheon will include a crazy roasted turkey dinner with devilish sides and a spooky pumpkin pie. Enjoy and be mesmerized by the talent of the Magic of Christopher (sponsored by Park and Rec) following the lunch. There will be a prize for the best Halloween attire. Please make your reservation by Oct. 28. The cost is $2. Knitters/crocheters meet at the center twice a week.
They work on their own projects and also afghans and lap blankets for area cancer centers and nursing homes. The center is in need of yarn. If anyone would like to donate their unused yarn — any amount — even small skeins or balls can be used to make the most beautiful blankets with a rainbow of colors. Yarn can be dropped off anytime during business hours or leave next to the senior center/social services office. The Senior Center and the office will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for Election Day. Please call Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121 if you have any questions or would like to sign up for a program.
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room, put on a new roof and clean the outside, but then everything snowballed.” The Gerchys discovered the floor in the sitting room was
asbestos, and when they had their water tested for lead, it came back 10 times the legal limit, requiring a brand new water system with all copper removed. They weren’t able to tackle the project room by room as they’d planned because the mold was hazardous to their health. In addition, they had to tear the siding off their house and gutt out nearly everything on the inside. At one point, the home had no bathroom or kitchen. It wasn’t livable by Rebecca’s standards, so she stayed at her mother’s house in Durham for eight months. “It was stressful,” Mike said. He became so stressed at one point he pulled the back side off the house by hitching
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knew that the seven-foot by 4½-foot black hole in their wall was an old kitchen fireplace with an iron rod for cooking and a wooden rod for hanging clothes. They restored the fireplace and added a woodstove for a sitting room.
Mike raised ceilings and reused paneling from other parts of the house to build a bathroom ceiling and built three mantels. He kept all the
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Every month, Rich Addy, of Durham, opens his electric bill and sighs. To heat his swimming pool alone costs $600 a month. He’s tried turning down the temperature and changing the timers, but the bills remain consistent. “I said ‘I’ve got to do something,’ so I talked to people,” he said. “Someone mentioned solar electric power.” Every minute, enough of the sun’s energy reaches the earth to meet its energy demands for a whole year. This energy can be harnessed on individual homes by solar cells functioning like large semiconductors which collect solar radiation from the sun and convert it into usable electricity. In November, Addy will have 60 of these solar panels installed on his barn on Route 68, and he couldn’t be more excited. It’s going to save 76 percent on his energy bill, or up to $214 a month. “Everyone I talked to is amazed about the savings, and they’ve also made calls to local companies,” said Addy. “It’s just amazing how easy it’s going to be, and I think more people should know about it.” Just how easy is it? Getting the permits, leases and rebates approved takes about four months, and installing the panels will take about two days. Addy said the company
he’s going with, Alteris Renewables Inc., made it easy for him by doing all the work, and even the lease company came down from Pennsylvania at a time most convenient for him. The panels can be purchased outright, through loans, leasing or rebates. For CT Light & Power and United Illuminating customers, the state offers a rebate program where they will pay 60 percent of the cost of the panels if you lease them. The panels cost Addy $60,000, the state pays $40,000. The rest Addy will lease for $70 per month for the next 15 years. After 15 years, he can either buyout the difference or lease for a third of the price. Over the years,
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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Middlefield Fire Company, a loud and colorful parade was held on Oct. 10 with 26 participating fire departments from around the state. The parade went through Middlefield and concluded at Peckham Park where there was food, fun and fireworks. Above, a spectacular fireworks burst caught on camera. Left, Evan Hempel of Durham, with his neighbor Juliana DeFilio, came dressed in character.
A Middlefield firetruck leads the pack. Below, the Middlefield Honor Guard stands at attention at Pekcham Park.
Right, a pearl white fire truck from New Haven sure was eye-catching. Bottom, a future firewoman from the East Berlin Fire Department went along for the ride.
Photos by Stephanie Wilcox, Bill Fowler and Tracy Nelson.
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Bagpipers from Manchester marched at the front of the parade and their music got a standing ovation from this lineup of kids. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox, Bill Currlin, Tracy Nelson and Bill Fowler.
Above, from left, Jessica Parkinson of Middlefield, with her mother Dawn, Aiden Staus of New Britain, with his schoolmate Cally Foreman of Wallingford, sitting with her grandmother Mary Foreman, of Middlefield.
Above center, past chief Stan Atwell waving. Above, the Memorial, Strong and High School bands marched together for the first time.
Above, the Durham Volunteer Fire Company. Left, a toy Dalmation peers out during the parade.
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run it until Nov. 15th, Keating mentioned that the hot dog stand has not been operating in the location it was approved. Rather than sitting in the first parking space on 13 Middlefield Road, it’s been halfway down the hill. Resident Brenda Eddy also noted that Kauffman has used his parents’ mobile cart rather than the hot dog cart on a few occasions. In light of this, the commission voted to keep Kauffman’s operating time restricted to the end of October.
Another application came before the commission regarding emissions testing for large animal incinerators. As these are now regulated by the state, attorney Corona suggested that these machines no longer require testing by the town and asked to extend the needed testing period from 30 days after the incinerator is set-up
to one year after it is. Member Jim Kowolenko wanted to have the town do its own testing, although it was noted that the state would still have to test the facility even if the town performed its own tests. Rather than voting, the commission scheduled further discussion for a public hearing on Nov. 4th. One final matter was brought up during the ZEO report. Eugene Riotte informed ZEO Colegrove that TD Bank North has an internally illuminated sign, which are disallowed by the regulations. Chairman George Eames asked the ZEO to look into the matter.
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Local Climate Solution: solar The Clean Energy Task force, which has been organized for a little over a year, reached their goal of getting 100 people between Middlefield and Durham signed up for clean energy. This qualifies the task force for the beginnings of a one-kilowatt solar panel that will most likely be installed on the auditorium at Coginchaug High School, though still in the discussion stage and final decisions will most likely have to be approved by the Board of Education as well. While 100 households is a lot, task force member Sandi Kalinowski said many towns have thousands of residents in the program, so Durham and Middlefield can definitely do better. “We’re only just getting started,” Kalinowski said. By signing up for clean energy, there will be a small additional cost added to their energy bill that runs from about $5 for
Home renovation and the economy “Considering the economy is not so good, I’m doing pretty well now that I’ve been here (on Main Street in Durham) a year and people have learned I’m here. Compared to last year the business has grown. So if these were different times, you could certainly do well here in town. As far as custom work, I do lots of remodeling. I also do well with reupholstery. People also stop in to get gifts and accessories, not just custom made things. The nice thing about a decorator is they can show you where you can save money. For example, instead of buying new cabinets, you can change knobs or the color in the room.” Valentina Guenther, Valentina’s Home Designs some residents to $10-13 for the average resident. This ensures that the power company is committed to buying clean energy, such as wind, hydro, solar, etc. The goal is to take dirty power off of the grid. Kalinowski said a new decal for clean energy participants was acquired just this week, so members should sport it proudly. “I signed up for my grandkids,” said Kalinowski. “We have to pinch a little bit so we
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“You need to do your homework and be smart about who’s going to work on your house,” said Scott, who went with PV Squared. “Read all the fine print and financial aspects and figure out how you’re going to pay for it.” Even before you do this however, the Hurlberts suggest performing an energy audit on your home to see how you can first lower your electric bill in other ways. For instance, turn lights off when not needed, switch to fluorescent bulbs, unplug wires even when the appliance is not turned on, etc. “The greatest thing is to not overuse energy in the first place,” said Scott. Then head to your yard to make sure there aren’t too many trees covering your roof. Scott said contractors will do an assessment of your yard for free if you’re not sure if it has sufficient sunlight for solar panels. Once this is all done, panels will be put on the roof and a new box will be put in your basement that measures the kilowatt hours produced in a year. “You would have no idea there’s solar panels on your house,” said Scott. “The electricity is there like it always has been. It’s not a lifestyle change.” They’ve paid for the cost of the panels, but the Hurblert’s haven’t had to pay out of pocket for electricity since putting them up. “I think the more people see it, the more people will do it,” said Scott. “We’re very enthusiastic about it, and it worked for us. Even if you’re remotely interested, a contractor can talk with you to figure it out.”
Town Times Obituaries
Friday, October 16, 2009
Joan Antoinette Purcell Marzano Hogan
Miriam Toubman Miriam (Giber) Toubman, 86, of Durham, diminutive but huge-hearted matriarch, died at Hartford Hospital, October 11, 2009 surrounded by her loving mishpakha (extended family). An avid swimmer and beach enthusiast, with a kitchen in constant motion, she is remembered for her constant efforts to weave the many threads of her family together. She was generous, compassionate and caring, always celebrating life and bringing comfort to those in need. Born in Hartford, Miriam was the daughter of the late Isidore and Rose (Lappen) Giber. She was a high honors graduate of Weaver High School in Hartford and the payroll supervisor for the Department of Children and Families for the state of Connecticut, retiring at 77. A strong-willed and independent mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
aunt, she was the wife of the late William S. Toubman, who passed away when she was 47. She leaves six children and their spouses: Andrea and David White of Texas, Elliot and Jennifer Lee Taubman of Rhode Island, Allan and Kathleen Toubman of Maine, Stephen Toubman and Magdalena Guinez of Mansfield, Ilene and Mark Coman of East Haddam and Sheldon Toubman and Claire Morduch of Guilford; grandchildren: Rebekka Kai, Sean, Rebecca, Jessica, Will, Naomi, Maya, Francisca and Jose; and great-grandchildren Lauren, Rose, Wilder and Kendall. She also leaves nieces, Susan Golden, Alita Robin Giber and Sarita Abby Belmont, and their families. She was predeceased by her brother, Daniel B. Giber. Interment took place in the Chevry Lomday Meshnayes Cemetery in Hartford. To sign the guest book for Miriam, visit www.weinstein mortuary.com or call (860) 233-2675.
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Jane Knox LaFountain, of Durham, formerly Northford and Shelton, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Oct. 5, 2009. She was 84. She was born in Shelton, on July 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Harry and Jessie (Freeman) Knox, also of Durham and Northford. Her parents were the founders of a long-time restaurant and banquet facility in Northford, Restland Farm, where Jane was raised from the time she was 12. She graduated from
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Joan Hogan, 87, of Westbrook and Orange City, Fla., and recently of Durham, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Joan was born in Hartford, Aug. 5, 1922, to Emil and Josephine Purcell Marzano. She attended Buckley High School and graduated from St. Joseph’s College in 1944, after completing a wartime engineering training program for women at Cornell University. She received her Master’s degree in Education at Springfield College. Generous of spirit, Joan devoted her life to helping others, both in her career working in social services with the State of Connecticut, as a senior citizen advocate for the town of Old Saybrook and in her personal life by actively participating in the Association for Retarded Citizens and founding a shoreline chapter called LOVARH. Previously married to the late Matthew J. Hogan, Joan is survived by: Eloise (sister) and Rick Johnson; Ann, Matthew and Lawrence Hogan, Joan and Jim Reinhart, Laura Hogan and Noel Kurtz, Thomas Hogan (children and spouses); Kurt, Cheri, Ben and Brittany Johnson, Lisa, Rick, Austin and Brittanie Surphlis (niece, nephew and families); Melanie Bray, Malachi and Meg Bray (grandchildren and spouse) and many friends. Burial took place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Bethel Street, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to SARAH Tuxis, 45 Boston St., Guilford, CT 06437.
Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford. She spent much of her working life in the family’s restaurant business before pursuing a career in mortgage banking with Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford prior to her retirement. For nearly 25 years, she enjoyed RVing around the country with her husband and spending time in Vermont and Florida. She was an excellent cook, loved music and playing the organ. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (her mother had been a member, her father was a Shriner and a Mason, and her husband and grandson, Jack, are Masons). In her early 40s, she heroically survived breast cancer. She enjoyed being a member of one of Durham’s Red Hat societies as well as participating in activities through Middlefield’s Senior Center. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 60 years, Manton LaFountain, and two loving daughters and their families: Jan and her
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say, “Well, look at her last name, of course she is.” But Brayshaw is not my name by birth, I am a Brayshaw by choice and with that comes freedom from the trappings of what I “have to” do. What’s more, I am (gasp!) a fierce Democrat and have had many heated discussions with the “red” candidate. But this election is not about red or blue or what party you belong to. It’s about what is best for this special town when you clear away the labels and the rhetoric and look at what really matters. Jon Brayshaw loves Middlefield more than anything save God and his family. He has worked tirelessly to preserve the integrity of its small town feel and has had its interests in his heart above all. He has not served for personal political gain or with designs on his own future, but served for the future of the town. The
only special interests he has tried to pack into town meetings are townspeople like you and I because he fervently believes we must all take active responsibility for the policies that get made lest they get made “for us.” I ask you, have you shown up or will you just take the word of those whose only interest is in defeating the sitting first selectman? Agna Ostoya Brayshaw, Middlefield
Vote for Flanagan I am writing to the citizens of Durham asking you to elect Chris Flanagan to a position on the Durham Planning and Zoning Commission. I have known Chris for a very long time. We were grammar school classmates in the 1950s and high school friends in the ‘60s. We earned college tuition working together for Charlie Wimler’s
construction company in the early ‘70s. Later we spent time together working on some of the town of Durham’s first road crews. In all that time, from little league baseball down on the fairgrounds through plowing our snowy roads in the middle of the night, I’ve known of Chris’s deep lover for our beautiful town. Chris is so very qualified for a slot on Planning and Zoning. He is smart, articulate and thoughtful, just the kind of fellow our town needs as we face the challenges of growth while maintaining the small-town feel we all cherish. The experience Chris has gained as a builder and contractor has given him a great understanding of the planning and zoning process from both sides of the table. I am sure he will be fair and openminded as he and the commission face the tough calls that are part of the job. Chris’s desire to serve on
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the Planning and Zoning Commission for the town he loves in an opportunity we should not let slip by. Please vote from him on Nov. 3. John DeNunzio, Durham
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Vote for Brayshaw
To the editor, Over the past four years, we have witnessed unprecedented cooperation in our town government, thanks to the leadership of First Selectman Jon Brayshaw. Since I have known Jon Brayshaw, he has only voiced complimentary words about every resident of this town – regardless of political party affiliation. Indeed, Jon has taken the politics out of Town Hall and everyone in Middlefield and Rockfall should be thankful for that! Jon’s approach of “kindness to all” is unique and refreshing in a leader. In fact, it is a sign of leadership. Even during challenging times, Jon has always taken the high road. He has always put the town of Middlefield and its residents FIRST in every decision he’s made, again, taking the politics out of Town Hall and putting community first. That’s the kind of leadership I want in my first selectman, and that is why I will again be voting for Jon Brayshaw. Kevin Boyle, Middlefield
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Election time is here again. Our present administration has accomplished a few things over the past years, but there are a lot of things that have been “left hanging.” I would like to identify some of them: Union contracts have been signed, sealed and delivered. The executive secretary now earns more money than the town clerk. At a town meeting,
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On Nov. 3, please make an informed decision on who will be our next Board of Selectmen. In making this decision, one needs to review the record of our first selectman. In his first term he attempted to give himself a nine percent increase in his salary; however, the Board of Finance reduced it to three percent. When the Board of Finance didn’t let him get his way, he hand-picked a group of citizens to change the charter, and the majority of those citizens tried to change the charter so the Board of Selectmen would have greater financial powers to off-set the Finance Board. When the voting public got wind of the power grab, they defeated all three charter questions in the general election. In his second term of office, the town and the country were running into troubled economic times. His response was to give pay raises when
I agree wholeheartedly with Jane Reynolds Eriksen’s
I do not know Ralph Chase except for what I’ve observed during P&Z proceedings, and let me assure you that he exhibits the intelligence and sensitivity necessary to guide Durham through its development issues in a manner that is respectful of the town and its citizens.
mailing last year with information about what each and every one of us can do to preserve local ecological balance, then you would agree that he has a balanced, practical approach to what is best for Durham, and I concur with Campell Barett’s endorsement (Town Times, Sept. 4) that Ameche has the outstanding professional expertise that Durham needs. If it’s not in violation of voting regulations, I would like to suggest that the town of Durham publish on its website the background and qualifications of candidates running for these important positions to help citizens understand who they are voting for. Barbara Cushing, Durham
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letter published Oct. 9, that Durham citizens should vote not on partisan politics, but what’s best for Durham. There are three candidates I know will honor what is best for Durham, and I urge you to support Laurie Stevens for the Board of Finance and Ralph Chase and Brian Ameche for Planning and Zoning. I know Laurie as a neighbor and a tireless advocate of fiscal responsibility and accountability, as well as someone who knows how to work within the local system to achieve results.
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the work hours of the land use administrative assistant were reduced. This has yet to be implemented. Through the effort of two town citizens, we purchased Powder Ridge Ski area. This appears to be a good move but lately there has been no known activity. We also purchased property on Hubbard Street with a grant from the state. It remains dormant. We could lose state funding on this purchase like we lost the state grant money on the bridge over the Mattabeseck River. We continue to cater to a private organization to “run” the soccer and little league programs on town property. They charge the participants a significant fee, make money, and they are under no obligation to pay the town for use of our facilities. What does our Park and Recreation director do? Many more adverse conditions exist under this Republican Administration. I think their motto is “Ignore them and they will go away.” There have been ramblings of impeachment; however, there is no local or state law addressing this subject. The only way to impeach them is in November. Vote Democratic. Albert Smith, Middlefield
many of our town residents were experiencing financial difficulties. Make no mistake about it, we all support good paying wages, but when the economic times are poor, we have to show extra fiscal responsibility. If that wasn’t enough, after the Board of Finance spent months trying to resolve budget differences, he placed them all on trial by sending a misleading letter to the townspeople about the finance board’s inability to understand the needs of the town. Instead of working with the finance board, his actions led to destroying the reserves of the long term capital budget that protects our fire department, police and many more long term expenditures. Sebastian Aresco, Rockfall
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28 Davenport (From page 27) Her sincerity would assure that all ideas brought forth would be given honest and fair consideration. Her no-nonsense dedication to a job well done would assure that such discussions did not get bogged down in petty bickering. We encourage everyone who wants to maintain Durham’s charm, but not allow it to become stagnant, to vote for Lisa Davenport. We completely trust that in ALL cases, Lisa will give careful and fair consideration to all parties/issues involved and do what is best for the community as a whole, not just particular voices. That is exactly what we need from our public servants and will get with Lisa – the real deal. John & Laurie Tuttle, Durham
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communication, be it via email or phone. She maintains her cool under pressure, and knows how to build a consensus. Hard work, combined with attention to detail, allow her to make good management decisions. Vote for better town management — vote for Mary Beth Johnson — who will put town business first. She will make sure that the pubic will get an answer to their calls to the selectman’s office, regardless of whether or not the administrative assistant is on lunch break or on vacation! She feels that the citizens of Middlefield deserve more than voice mail! Tim Gable, Middlefield
have found a new location for my cart, and I hope to see some of your faces again. Once again, thank you all. Josh Kauffman, The Restless Dog
management skills in order to be an effective first selectman. Mary Beth Johnson has proven herself to be a good manager. She was elected president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of the Deep River Sr. Ancient Fife and Drum Corps as well as serving as president, vice president and treasurer of the Deep River Ancient Muster. The Deep River Muster is the largest muster in the world with over 1,500 participants and over 25,000 viewers. She still is a director emeritus. She also serves in many elected positions in the historic ancestral groups that she belongs to. Her elected offices include: CT president DFPA, CT treasurer USD1812 and numerous local and state DAR positions. It is no accident that Mary Beth Johnson has been elected to all of these positions. It is because she has demonstrated her leadership capabilities. She knows the importance of
‘Restless Dog’ moves on Hello to all my customers and supporters of the The Restless Dog. I send out special thanks to all of you, as well as the woman who made
this all possible. Thank you, Marianne. I’ve made my own decision that I will no longer obey the changing rules and restrictions of where, how and when I can work my cart. I don’t think a lot of townspeople have been aware of all the things that P&Z still hounds me about, and I wanted to make you all aware. This town’s planning and zoning group seems like nothing more than a pathetic group of childish, jealous individuals who have not the slightest clue of how to handle their job. I do not include all of them in that. There are a few good people on that board and a special thanks goes out to them also. If you haven’t heard about the P&Z election on Nov. 3, I’d ask all voters to really consider who you vote for. We all know the man who closed down a daycare because he didn’t want to hear kids having fun. The kind of people who would take away a person’s living really bother me. Come next year I will
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Dear Editor, I recently read, with great interest, Rep. Matt Lesser’s article explaining why he supported one of the largest tax increases in the history of the state of Connecticut. The article seemed to leave out a few very important facts. I don’t understand how Rep. Lesser can claim “we cut more than $3 billion in government spending over the next two years…” when in fact the previous 2008-2009 state budget totaled $36.04 billion and the recently passed 2009-2010 budget totals $37.57 billion. That is a $1.53 billion increase, not a cut in state spending. The current budget also drains our rainy day fund and borrows more than $2 billion. As far as the .5 percent sales tax reduction that was included in this budget, State Comptroller Nancy Wyman has already indicated that the newlypassed state budget is going to run a $500 million deficit, so there is no way the sales tax cut is ever going to materialize. Rep. Lesser also claims to have protected the “long term care and the ConnPACE prescription drug program.” In reality, the budget that he voted for increases annual fees for ConnPACE and will require an increase in contributions for seniors in the CT HomeCare program. I thought it was important to share these facts. Tracy Mancinelli, Durham
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Chris Sewell (Town Times Sept. 19, page 9) might have phoned me for my reasoning, (Town Towns Sept. 11, page 8), but he did not. So here it is. President Obama’s speech to the students came upon us with the speed of a summer storm. The public did not know its content. But on Thursday, Sept. 3, the public did know the content of the accompanying materials, which were to be given to the students. These were so objectionable that they were withdrawn, and new material accompanied the
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Two-team Falcon football update alive almost immediately with the help of some key runs from Michael Cross and Jake Sapia, along with some solid blocking from Kyle Grenier, Nathan McDonald, Dawson Hettrick, Ben Murphy and Patrick Hocking. Late in the 2nd quarter, Patrick Piscatelli was able to hit Isaiah Nemecek in the flat for a 25-yard completion down to the 1-yard line. Piscatelli then punched it in on a quarterback sneak. The Falcons then added the extra point with Piscatelli rolling right and running it in. Late in the 3rd quarter the Raiders drove down the field one more time for a touchdown, but again the Falcon defense held their ground and stopped the extra point as Patrick Piscatelli intercepted the pass. The Falcon defense was tenacious throughout the
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any chlorine would dissipate before the water enters the wetlands. A motion was then passed unanimously to approve the request. The IWA heard a proposal from Joe Pasquale to remove storm debris and trees from a brook and create a garden area. He explained that heavy rainstorms last fall caused the area of Parmelee Brook which runs through his property to accumulate debris. The trees have become a collection area which could clog the brook if not cleaned out. He presented photographs showing two uprooted trees leaning over the brook. Pasquale proposed removing the two uprooted trees, a large stump and portions of two large pine trees. He would contact the Middlesex Land Trust prior to removal as they own the adjacent property. Pascquale then presented
(Continued from page 14) an aerial photograph of his property and indicated a 30x40-foot area within a designated wetland in which he would like to create a garden. Currently, the area is covered with grass which is regularly mowed. The garden was determined to be a farming activity. A motion passed unanimously to approve the application for cleaning the brook and establishing a garden. Members heard an update on the site inspection of 186 Cherry Lane, owned by Nick Xenelis. During a site walk in September, it was determined that work done in the fire pond area was “basic housekeeping” which had been previously approved by the commission. However, near the bridge and old gravel pit, there appeared to have been recent and substantial filling of the
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scheduled to determine if a cease and desist order is warranted. Finally, Colegrove reported that the gravel access road south of the billboards on Route 17 near Time Out Taverne has been completed in accordance with the application. He also distributed copies of Connecticut court decisions which emphasize that although farming is an activity as of right, the landowner is required to appear before the local wetland agency to determine if the planned activity is indeed a farming activity and being done in accordance with regulations. (From minutes/Stephanie Wilcox) (Continued from page 28)
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Banking on the Fed Twelve cities were chosen as headquarters for the districts of the central bank: 1. Boston – A 2. New York – B 3. Philadelphia – C 4. Cleveland – D 5. Richmond, Va. – E 6. Atlanta – F 7. Chicago – G 8. St. Louis – H 9. Minneapolis – I 10. Kansas City, Mo. – J 11. Dallas – K 12. San Francisco – L
The Fed is run by a board of governors, or officers, headquartered in Washington, D.C. Each district is represented by a letter of the alphabet. Look at a $5 bill. The letter and number left of the portrait (for example, B2) tell you where that bill came from in the Federal Reserve system. Other cities may have Federal Reserve Bank Branch offices. map courtesy of The Federal Reserve Board
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If you’ve been following the news about the U.S. economy*, you know that many Americans are going through tough times. Some headlines mention people who have lost their jobs or cut back on their spending. Your family may be trying to save money, too. Some of the news is about the Federal Reserve System, often called “the Fed.” This week, The Mini Page explores what the Fed is and its role in protecting our economy.
The idea of a central bank came up again and again during the early days of the United States. Some wanted a central bank to create one currency, or paper money in circulation, for all the states. They thought it would help make the economy more secure. Others feared such a bank would give bankers and businesses too much power. When panics about the stock market caused “runs” on banks by people trying to withdraw all their money, officials knew that some form of central control was necessary.
In 1912, President Woodrow Wilson asked Carter Glass, a U.S. representative from Virginia, and economics President Woodrow professor H. Parker Willis Wilson to come up with a proposal for a central bank that would divide its powers among different parts of the country. The Federal Reserve Act became law in 1913. It was a compromise, or settlement of differences, between the central bank that private bankers wanted and the decentralized bank that much of the public wanted.
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The average life of a $1 bill is 21 months. Can you guess the lifespans for these other denominations? Why do you think some bills last longer than others? (Greenback is slang for paper money.)
between one-third and one-half of all U.S. paper money in circulation was counterfeit. In 1865, the U.S. Secret Service was created as part of the Treasury Department, and counterfeiting was greatly reduced. Today, the Secret Service also protects our government leaders.
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B. 18 months C. 24 months D. 16 months
$ In 1990, a security thread and microprinting were introduced in $50 and $100 bills to cut down on counterfeiting. Still, 139 U.S. and 18 foreign counterfeiting operations were discovered that year.
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$ Large denomination, or value, bills, such as $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 bills, were printed until 1945. Those that were still circulating were removed in 1969.
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currency is made up of 25 percent linen and 75 percent cotton.
Answers: A. $50 bill B. $10 bill C. $20 bill D. $5 bill
Congress issued paper currency. Because the notes were easily counterfeited, or faked, the notes lost their value. That’s where the phrase “not worth a continental� comes from.
Lifespan of a greenback*
$ By the end of the Civil War,
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FREE American bulldog. To a GOOD home. 3yrs old, brindle in color. GREAT with kids, not good with other pets. Must go soon. Please call Amber at 860378-4330. HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Few stalls available. Geldings only. Individual daily turn out. Self/full care. For info call (203) 294-9313 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833 OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG Puppies. AKC. Excellent dispositions. Ready October 21. Taking deposits. $700. Vet certified. 1st shots & wormed. (603) 835-8555
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
FRIGIDAIRE stackable washer and dryer immaculate $500; Frigidaire 8,000 BTU window air conditioner $100; Sharp 10,000 BTU stand-up air conditioner, needs hose, vent, mounting bracket $100; Lakewood portable radiator $25. Aaron (860) 681-7632. MOVING! Dining Room set, hutch, table, (2) leafs, (6) chairs, $975. Portable floor model 9000btu A/C, like new, $250. Electric stove, $50. Window A/C, $50. 203-715-3923 OAK KITCHEN SET $250, Oak dining set $2000. Curio Cabinet $200. Cherry TV Armoire $500. Great condition, negotiable prices 203-639-9600 RECLINER leather-like. Exc.cond. Brown. Asking $75. 203-284-9289 ROLL-top desk, pine, 2 sets of drawers, center p/o, w/4 inside comp. $100. 203-634-3210 SOFA, Excellent condition. Recliner & Desk, good condition. Best offer. Call 203-6710426 TODDLER BED-WHITE GOOD CONDITION $20.00.203-2132149
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
RAGDOLL KITTENS- Blue eyed beauties, rabbit-like fur, TICA registered. SBT. Vet checked. 1st shots. Ready to go! $450. Please call 860-329-9893
AUTO PARTS LAWN & GARDEN ‘86 C20 truck for parts or whole. ‘99 Kia whole car for parts, no engine. ‘89 Cadillac complete, $650 or best offer. ‘89 Sierra 305 engine & 400 turbo transmission. ‘81 Camaro V6 engine w/transmission, 3 speed. Call (203) 935-7688
18HP Sears lawn tractor. Runs good. $300. 5HP Toro Snow blower. $250. 203-237-6645/203-631-1938 22” Craftsman front drive rear bag mulcher $75. Call 203-630-2583 LARGE houseplant $10 please call 203-237-3128
Sports
Entertainment Religion Technology
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 2 WOOD Bar stools. Good condition. $40 each. Call (203) 238-1785 from 10-6pm. BED FRAME, FULL SIZE, METAL $20.00 CALL 265-1863
Current Events
CHERRY Wall Unit, 3 drawers $100.00 call Joe 203-269-8505
and more...
COFFEE table oak w/matching end table, $60. Call 203-686-0023 COUCH Full size, plaid and recliner, light tan. FREE. You pick up. Call (203) 679-2225
All Rolled Into One
WOODEN IMPORTS FURNITURE Specializing in dinette sets. All Hardwood. Wholesale prices starting at $229! Call (860) 231-1777
DRESSER 6 Drawers. Tall. All wood. Excellent cond. $100. Headboard Full size headboard, footboard, rails. Wood. Exc. condition. $75 (203) 506-9884
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DRESSER All wood. 8 drawers, mirror. Excellent cond. $100. (203) 506-9884 PINE hutch, dark walnut, 2 draw, 2 shelve, 2 cabinet. 39”Wx74’H. $100 203-634-3210
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 82” Oak & Smoke Glass Entertainment Center - $300. 48” Antique Curio Cabinet - $125. Jim Beam Collectors 5 Pc Train Set - $200. Pool Solar Heater $50. Call (860) 276-7270. BAG of 50 pine cones. $20.00 call 860-621-3269 BREAD machine in box with intructions & recipes. $10 Call 203-269-9922 CANNING Jars - Quarts & pints. 75 at $0.75 each. (203) 6340474 CRAFTSMEN 16”Scroll saw and stand. Used once. $90. Call 203-630-0841 ROBOSAPIEN With remote, like new. $25. (203) 235-2784
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Friday, October 16, 2009 — Town Times MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT
WANTED TO BUY
CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ CRICUT Electronic Personal Cutter, great for scrapbooking! Original box, 2 unused cutting mats, 1 Keystone cartridge included. $120. 860-621-2876 after 5pm DECK wood, 5/4x6 up to 11’ plus 4x4s, 2x4s to 2x10. All $20. Call 203-235-4693
SEASONED FIREWOOD$225/cord, including delivery. Discount over 2 cords. Call for more information 203-715-3140.
CLOTHING
AVAILABLE 860-346-3226 GIRLS SIZE 1 ICE SKATES. GREAT CONDITION. $15. 203235-2784.
MIDDLEFIELD, CT Burial Plots 3 available, all adjacent. $500.00/each firm. Please call (860)347-9841 NEW Formica center island counter. 36in.x 75in. $75.00.(203)213-5283 PAINT 10gal, Behr Base & Mason, Moonstone Grey. $75. Call 860-620-9744
BOYS 20” bike Schwinn StingRay Chopper Exc cond. $85. (203) 679-0113 CUSTOM made fly rod. $75. Call 203-237-6645 PAINTBALL gun, no barrel, mask, co2 tank, hopper $50.00 203-671-9297 PILATES exercising machine with video. $50 Call 203-686-0023
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 RED-XL Fitness machine/ video/manual. Like new. $50 203-686-0666 SNOWBOARD, 135cm All Pro. Exc cond $20 (203) 269-6117 SOLID Oak table for kitc./dining. 42”Wx64”Lx30”H. Mint. Cost $600 @ Pilgrim $100/BO 203-272-1643
PLASTIC compost bin. Used one season. $15. Call 203- 238-3250 RAVO Electric Scooter- Great for elderly or disabled persons. Manufactured in Wlfd! Brand new, still in box. Was over $2000, selling for $850. (203) 907-7296 SCREENED TOPSOIL, 16YD MINIMUM, DELIVERED $25 PER YD CALL 203-272-3166 STROLLER Double seat. Very clean. Excellent condition. $55. Call (203) 907-7296 UPRIGHT Freezer 27 cubic ft. Very clean. Excellent cond. Moving. $100. (203) 907-7296 WINEMAKING Equipment Barrels, bottles, jugs and much more. Call (860) 346-2427
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT
FIREPLACE Screen glass doors fits 27-30”H x 30-38”W $100. Call (203)630-3648 FIREWOOD $250/cord delivered - within area. Quick delivery. All hardwood cut & split . 203-439-1253 anytime. FIREWOOD- 16”-18” $200/cord, $110/1/2 cord. 860-613-2117 or 860-770-7057
203-235-8431 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED: USED FURNITURE refrigerator, gas stove, mattresses, couches, beds, household items, clothing, children’s toys, etc. 860-869-2947
CONDOMINIUMS
JAPANESE SWORDS
DEERING Banjo, Goodtime, like new, set up by a professional Luthier. Vega style armrest, gigbag. Retail value $379w/o extras. Asking $325. 203-8874233
Helmets, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Flags, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB 6 person, 35 jets, 3 pumps w/all options, full warr, NEW in wrapper. Cost $7000 Sell $3800. Call 203-988-9915
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT (2)DELL pc speakers Both $10 Call 203-687-5381 COMPUTER-Complete, Windows 2000, Office 2000. $8,500. Call after 6pm 203-288-8790 NEW HP deskjet printer. Never used. Black/color. $48 or best offer. Call 203-634-9149
TWO guitars and Guitar Hero games for PS2. $50. Call or txt 203-715-1929
All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ELECTRONICS FANCY Firewood. $240/cord delivered. Extra clean, split small, discount over 3 cords. (203) 631-2211, Mike.
Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
1 BASS drum pedal. Only $40. 203-634-0809
PICTURE - Large 22”x18” Picture of New England Harbor. Framed. $30. (203) 237-2117 PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY $15. (203) 237-0126
DEE’S ANTIQUES
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info.
203-284-3786
LADIES Red Leather Jacket. Size Medium. $99. (203) 634-3028
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH
FILL, TOPSOIL & TRUCKING
1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS Drums & Percussion, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, Trumpet, Piano, Improvisation. Consultation/First Lesson Free! Exp’d & certified teacher in convenient Kensington loc. Call Bob 860-357-2638
PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. Many different instruments offered. Beginners to Advanced. Experienced music teachers. Call Sarah or Mark 203-235-1546 Fall openings available.
Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888
FOR RENT
MERIDEN 2BR, 1 1/2 baths. Fully applianced. Recently Remodeled. No pets allowed. $995/mo + utilities. Call 203-494-1215 MERIDEN Sunset Ave. Sunny & bright TH 3BR, 1 full 2 half bath, washer & dryer, 2c gar, corner unit, lovely yard. $1250 + utils. All Star Realty 203-952-1122 MERIDEN-1BR Crown Village (16 Unit Bldg). Heat & HW, storage, keyless entry, assigned prkg. Fresh paint. Lease & sec. $800. Call after 1pm 860-664-9608 MERIDEN. Broadbriar Townhouse, 2 BR, 1 1/2 baths. Quiet complex. W/D hookup. New carpeting, no pets. $925/mo. Owner/agent 203-284-3757
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Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
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Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd floor. Newton St. Freshly painted. Close to shopping & parks. No WD hookup. $700/month. Owner/ agent. Call (203) 284-3757 MERIDEN 2 BR, 5 RMs. 2nd Floor. 45 South Second St. Completely remodeled. Heat & appls incl. Washer hkup. No pets /smoking. $850 & 1 mo sec. 203-841-7591 MERIDEN 2 BR, 5 Rooms. 2nd floor. Off street parking. No pets. $700 per month. 1 month security. Call (203) 271-3119 or (203) 440-3503
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
MERIDEN 2BR, 1st lr, updated. Basement storage space. So. Colony St. Yard. No pets, separate utils, sec. $800. Call 203809-4627
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin
MERIDEN 2nd fl 1BR furn $210/wk + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com
For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
MERIDEN 3 bdrm. 1st & 2nd fl. Wood Street. New Carpet & paint Washer/Dryer hookup. $900 to $950 + Sec call 203671-2672
Meriden 3 BR Apt 1st floor, newly renovated, appliances, off st. parking. No pets. $900/mo. 203-815-8335
Call Now!
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
(860) 828-3958
Studio & 1 BR Apts.
also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
$600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3BR Off-st parking. Clean. Freshly painted. New carpet. Move-in condition. (203) 630-2763
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments
2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Townhouse For rent. 19 Guiel Place. 2BR, 2 baths, hot water heat. Ready for Nov. 1. $1095/mo. 203-376-2160 or 203-213-6175 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 1 & 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $650 & $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. MERIDEN-1BR, large living room, bedroom w/storage loft. Heat & HW included. $675/mo. 1st & sec. Call 203-440-0555 MERIDEN-1BR, Large Rooms, Large Windows, Off-St-Parking. WD Hookup. Very nice. $625 /mo. 2 mos sec & credit check required. No pets. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-1BRS-Starting @ $665 All appls & hot water incl. 1 & 1 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings Sat’s 9-11am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-1st floor, large efficiency with eat-in-kitchen. Heat & HW included. $600/mo. 1st & sec. Call 203-440-0555 MERIDEN-2BR large apt. Reduced! $750/mo. including. fridge, stove & w/d hkup. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Credit check & refs. req’d. Security & 1st month rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-3BR, 3rd flr. Off st parking. Newly remodeled. Quiet, dead end street. $900/mo. Call (203) 641-8483
SOUTHINGTON Clean 2 BR, 1 Bath, Gas Heat. Close to shopping & highway. No pets. Available November 1. $800/mo plus utils & sec. 860-877-4735
MERIDEN - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, references. 203671-9644
MERIDEN STUDIOS - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841
MERIDEN-Large 2BR, 1st flr, hdwd flrs, appls incld. Utils & heat not incld. Off-st parking avail. $775/mo + sec. Credit check. Avail 11/1. 646-345-2636
YALESVILLE On The Green. Special -Was $1400, Now $1300 per month! 2 BR, 2 Baths. All appliances incl w/d. A/C & gas heat. Exercise facility & BBQ area on site. Gracie 203-464-8066
MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
MERIDEN, Lg 2BR, $875, off st parking, back yard, walk in closets, 1 + 1 mo sec. 24 Webster St. Sec 8, Call 203-9622585 after 5:30pm
MERIDEN-Large clean 5Rm, 2BR, 2nd flr. W/D hookup, stove, refrig front porch, lge fenced backyard. Off-st parking Must See! $825/mo + sec. 860-690-5555
MERIDEN 1 BR APARTMENT Off street parking. Heat/electric included. $550/month. First, last & security. (203) 238-1010 (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30)
MERIDEN- 1BR Fall Special $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Offer expires October 31. For info 203-639-4868
MERIDEN-Lg. 1BR apt, 4rms, 1st flr. Private driveway. Nice neighborhood. $650/mo. No pets. Please call 860-655-3888
MERIDEN 1BR, clean & comfortable. Heat, HW and cooking gas included for $700. Small pet ok. 38 Lincoln St. 203-440-4789
MERIDEN- 2BR, 5 Rooms. 1st floor ($895) & 3rd flr 2BR, ($795). Stove and refrig. Storage area. Yard. Off st parking, quiet. Sec req. 860-841-6455.
MERIDEN: Spacious 1 & 2BR apt. $650-$800, off st park. Section 8 approved. 110 Colony St. Leave Message 860-4260658
MERIDEN 2 BR - $850 ($1000 sec. dep.) 4 BR - $1250 ($1600 sec. dep.) Nice location. Off st. parking. No pets. Credit check. 860-828-3669
MERIDEN- 3BR, new paint, carpet, appliances, off st. parking. Lease, security. $900/mo. Prescott St. Jack (203) 9967379 Jack Regan Realty
MIDDLEFIELD APTS FOR RENT 1BR $775/mo + utilities. 2BR $950/mo inc. heat & HW No dogs. 2 mos. sec. required. Call 860-982-3000
MERIDEN- Hubbard Park- 2BR, central air/heat. 775 West Main St. $925/mo. Tony 203213-8468/ 203-296-4975
S. MERIDEN-Great location. 2BR. Move-in, no stairs. Off-stparking, large yard. $900/mo + utils & sec. Call 203-619-3057
MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., Apt 4. Parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890
SOUTHINGTON 1 BR, 2nd floor of 2 family house. Avail immed. $550/No utilities. No pets. Off street parking. (860) 621-1682
YALESVILLE On The Green. Special -Was $1400, Now $1300 per month! 2 BR, 2 Baths. All appliances incl w/d. A/C & gas heat. Exercise facility & BBQ area on site. Gracie 203-464-8066
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 3rd fl furn studio, $160/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203-630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 3 room 1 bedroom, $700 month plus 1 month security. separate utilities. Tarita 203-233-5327 MERIDEN 1 BR. 119 Wilbur Ave. 2nd flr. Very quiet. No pets, Security, Credit Check, Refs. $665 + utilities. (203) 269-6835
MERIDEN 2 BR, 1 Bath. 3rd floor. Quiet location. $800 Plus Security Deposit. Call 203-631-9614 WALLINGFORD-2BR, $875/mo. No utils. Call 203-530-6452
Open Sun 12-2pm 48 Industrial Park Acres Rd Middlefield
SOUTHINGTON LARGE 1250 sq ft 1 BR apt. C/A. Appls, lg jacuzzi, W/D hookup in bsmt. Utils not included. Near Hospital of Central CT. 860-621-2693 SO. MERIDEN Updated 3-4BR 2nd floor. Off st parking. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets, no smoking. $1100 per month. Call Sue Farone 203-235-3300
Unique Home on 5+ acres offers many possibilities with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large family room. Enjoy the charm and warmth of a country setting. Dir: Cherry Hill to Old Indian Trail to Industrial Park Access Rd.
Call Jeannette Williams 860-258-6202 office; 860-490-3964 cell William Raveis Real Estate WALLINGFORD - Near transportation, 5 rooms, 2 BR, 2nd floor, 2 family, off St. parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, 203-284-1853 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, appliances, central location, $750 a month, 1 month security. No pets. Call 203-317-9824 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 3Rm apt, convenient intown location, off-st-parking $675/mo + utils. Call (203) 269-9585 WALLINGFORD 2BR/5Rm, 1st Flr. Renovated. Carpet. Fully Appl’d. Quiet in town locale. Util not incl. Credit & Ref req. Lease, sec, no pets. $875/ month. 203-435-6790 pm WALLINGFORD 3BR, 2nd flr, lge rms, clean, off st parking, trash pickup, w/d hookup. Sec, credit ck. No pets. Section 8 approved. $1100. 86 Meadow St. (203) 265-5980, Lisa. WALLINGFORD Beautiful Location, N. Main St. Remodeled 5 Rms w/attic space. 2nd flr. A must see! No smoking. $1100 /mo. Sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD Large 2 BR Townhouse, 1.50 baths. Private basement. WD hookup. 2 car off street parking. $925/mo plus security. No pets. (203) 631-6057 WALLINGFORD- 2BR townhouse, Very clean, nice yard, appls, W/D hkup, off-st-parking. No smoking, no pets. $900 + sec. Call 203-631-5219
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN - Rooms For Rent $100 per week. All utilities & cable TV included. No drugs or alcohol, Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN-Room for rent. $140 per week. Includes utilities, wash/dryer. Beautiful Victorian home, nice yard. Call 203537-1772 Lisa MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690
WALLINGFORD. 2 bedroom, all appliances, $800/month, 1 year lease, no pets. For more info., call 203-269-3471
MERIDEN- Garage for rent. Approx 10’x22’. $85/mo. North Broad St area. 860-841-6455
WLFD. 2 BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MIDDLETOWN - RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE 1100 square feet on busy Washington Street. Call for further information: 860-209-2739
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS MERIDEN-885SF studio space perfect for karate or dance class. West Side, utils incld., off-st park. Also inclds an office. $950/mo. 203-631-7970
HOUSES FOR SALE
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT INDOOR Trailered Boat/Car Storage/Jet Skis. $19 per foot. Wlfd/Durham. Call for prices 203-751-1977
WLFD-48 Allen Ave, 1st flr, 4Rm, 2BR, off st parking, $875/ mo, 1-1/2 mo sec. Easy access I91/Merrit Pkwy. 203 430 6896 //48allenave.yolasite.com
WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$45.99 - 5’x15’-$59.99 10’x10’-$78.00 - 10’x15’-$109.99 10’x20’-$124.99 - 10’x30’-$194.99 All prices subject to 6% tax. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
WALLINGFORD-2BR, washer & dryer hookup, large yard, offst-parking. $875/mo+sec. Call 203-265-1192 Available Oct. 1.
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
WANTED in Southington single car garage for the winter storage of a sports car. Garage must have electricity for trickle charger. Please call 860-621-2685. WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$45.99 - 5’x15’-$59.99 10’x10’-$78.00 - 10’x15’-$109.99 10’x20’-$124.99 - 10’x30’-$194.99 All prices subject to 6% tax. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
WLFD $175,000 Large 2 family w/store front. Possible 3 family house R6 zone. Separate utilities, corner lot with some yard. Call Brian Miller 203-265-5618
BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaranteed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @: www.sunsitelandrush.com Pre-Recorded Message (800)631-8164 mention code 2181
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Friday, October 16, 2009 — Town Times HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
NOW HIRING SCHOOL BUS/VAN DRIVERS
MERIDEN $199,900. Mint condition and spacious 3BR, 3 full bath home in neighborhood. 2BR w/private baths. Master BR is 12x21 with sitting area. HW floors, 3 zone heat and CAIR. Linda Diana 203-235-3300
FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800-FLA-LAND (3525263) Florida Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker.
WLFD Looking for an affordable opportunity to live in Wallingford? Don’t miss this West side Ranch on almost half an acre. $182,900. Chuck (203) 265-5618
NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell With Loft & Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Financing Available 828-247-9966 code 45
PART-TIME WILL TRAIN FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT Apply online at:
www.durhamschoolservices.com Or in Person between 9:30am-12noon at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 418 Short Beach Rd, East Haven, CT 866-496-2726 Durham School Services Is a Nationwide Leader in Student Transportation BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
HELP WANTED
Administrative Assistant
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
MERIDEN $325,000 4 1BR units. Two of the apts are completely remod. Building has updated electric & plumbing and a new roof. Please see MLS#N291329 for more details. Call Annemarie 203-235-3300
Responsible for all tasks related to reception as well as administrative/clerical duties. 2-5 years in similar or related function. Excellent phone skills a must. Solid computer skills necessary.
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Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!
WALLINGFORD - 9 yr old Colonial. 4BRs, 2 1/2 baths, hdwd flrs, LR, formal DR, family rm, 2500 sq. ft. .57 acre. $439,000. By appointment only. 203-631-8322
HELP WANTED
Send resume to: Lyons Tool and Die Attn: Human Resources 185 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 or email to: human.resources@lyons.com
WLFD $169,900 Spacious 2BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse with 2 car garage! Balcony overlooks wooded area for privacy. Fully applianced including washer and dryer. Linda 203-265-5618
Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference!
WLFD Back on the market and lower price! Earn big $$ when you take over this Filipino store, restaurant, deli. Great Rt. 150 location. Many established clients. $70,000. Maria 203-265-5618
WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, ranch, newer flooring, fully applianced, spacious C/A, pets allowed. $123,500. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-235-1381
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Customer Service Representative The Record-Journal is seeking a part time Customer Service Representative to join our Circulation team. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi task are needed. Position includes data entry, posting payments, inbound and outbound sales and service calls. Please apply in person between the hours of 10am – 2pm at:
Record-Journal Circulation Office 75 S Colony St. Meriden, CT 06450
CUSTOMER SERVICE. Leading Cheshire e-commerce co seeks enthusiastic, caring person w/good computer skills for part-time positions. Competitive wages and benefits. Do not call. Email resume to: jobs@LogoSportswear.com GENERAL HELP
BAM YOU FOUND IT! $2000/Mo Start Pay Due to new product line our Company is experiencing an increase in product demand opening various postions in all depts, no exp nec. We train. All positions must be filled immediately. Interviewing 1st 100 callers
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860-329-0318 GENERAL LABOR - P/T for busy contractor based hardware store. Must be at least 18. Duties include forklift operation (training provided), loading/unloading orders, stocking shelves, warehouse work. M-F afternoons, Saturdays. Send resume or letter of interest Attn: Paul O to posullivan@superiornetwork.com or fax 860-378-3965. EOE INFANT TEACHER - FT. Previous daycare experience and min of CDA. Precious Cargo Daycare, 15 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wlfd. 203-265-0055.
GENERAL LABOR 30 Immediate Openings. All shifts. $8/hr. Meriden area. Must have clean background check. Contact HCM (203) 634-8427 HOTEL- General manager for the Red Carpet Inn & Suites, Southington, CT. Candidate will have 5 yrs exp. P & L responsibility, Email: gmcha@earthlink.net. Fax 860-621-8545 INFANT/TODDLER Teacher Assistant Aide Must have CDA+ 12 early childhood credits or a degree in ECE. F/T & P/T avail for accredited ECE program. Fax resume to: 203-741-0896 EOE
LogoSportswear.com seeks motivated, team players for full and part-time positions. Competitive wages & benefits. ● Customer Service ● Production Supervisor ● Graphics/ Embroidery ●Shipping/Receiving Email resume to: jobs@ logosportswear.com
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Be a part of our growing team at DATTCO in our maintenance department. We are seeking experienced truck and bus repair technicians who are ASE certified. Use your ASE certifications and years of experience to diagnose and provide quality vehicle repair in a timely and cost effective manner. Applicants must have a good, positive attitude, organizational skills and their own tools. Pay scale depends on ASE certifications and level of experience. Employment available in Middletown and Durham CT. Please send resume to rays@dattco.com or fill out an application at DATTCO 131 Tuttle Road, Middletown, CT 06457. AA/EOE
HELP WANTED PART TIME/Weekends- Snack Bar Person. Every other weekend, 8:30am-4:30pm both days. Must have some cooking and restaurant exp. Must be good with public, reliable and able to work a grill. Own transportation req. Call Blue Trail Range at 203-269-3280 from 9am-5pm to set up time for an interview. Need to start immediately. Production: Embroidery/ Screenprinting/ Graphics Leading Cheshire e-commerce co seeks enthusiastic and reliable production supervisor and production staff. Full and part-time positions, experience a plus. Email resume to: jobs@LogoSportswear.com or fill out application at 500 Cornwall Ave, Cheshire
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RECOVERY DRIVER The Record-Journal is seeking a part time Recovery Driver to join our early morning Circulation team. Reliable vehicle, ability to use a map and climb stairs needed for this position. If a part time early morning delivery position sounds like a good fit for you, please come see us in person between 10am – 2pm at:
Record-Journal Circulation Office 75 S Colony St Meriden, CT 06450 SERVICE TECH Must have license, experience in oil & installations. AC a + On-call night rotation, company van, full benefit pkg. Drug Screen req. Apply: Tuxis Ohrs, 80 Britannia St., Meriden, CT Attn: Helen.
RETAIL TO WAREHOUSE PART-TIME Food Service Manager Approx 20-25hrs per week. Qualified food operator, license is necessary or obtainable. Please call 203-272-5860
No Exp./No Problem $400-$1000 Weekly We Need to Fill 30 Positions in 30 Days. Retail to Warehouse. Call Julie Wallace 860-635-3700
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Sales/ Customer Service Leading forklift dealer has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual with strong sales skills. Responsibilities include selling, service /maintenance programs, forklift rentals, parts, etc. Excellent income potential and benefits. Fax resume to 203-234-1907 www.yaleiti.com Industrial Trucks, Inc. 69 Dodge Avenue, North Haven TOWN FAIR TIRE Has full & part time Tire Tech/Tire Changer positions available. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at 994 North Colony Rd Wallingford and 55 Washington St (Staples Plaza) Middletown.
EDUCATION
CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1 - GENERAL KITCHEN WORKER FLOATER Come work with a terrific team preparing food in the kitchen and serving lunch to Cheshire's future citizens. Follow the school schedule with summer, weekends and holidays off. APPROX HRS:10:00a.m.-2:45p.m. M-Fri. (MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COME IN EARLIER ON SHORT NOTICE) QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. Ed or equivalent. SALARY: $11.45 per hour CLOSING DATE: Oct. 26, 2009- 4:00 p.m. Send Letter of Intent & Employment Application to: Cheshire Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services 29 Main Street Cheshire CT 06410 Applications are available at the above address HELP WANTED
VARIOUS TYPES of printing, storage, binding and inserting equipment for sale. Perfect for a start up printing operation or for parts. A detailed online document listing all pieces can be sent to you if interested. Please email: eallison@record-journal.com for more details
To fill vending machines with snacks and beverages. Moderate to heavy lifting. Early start time. Must have excellent work and driving record, pass criminal background check and drug screen. Interviews being held Sat. Oct 17, 6am-2pm at Holiday Inn 201 Washington Ave. North Haven.
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CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:
800-286-6300 ext. 3902 or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check Required
Water Treatment Pumping Operator The Town of Wallingford Water Division is seeking candidates for the position of Water Treatment Pumping Operator Level 2. Require a H.S. diploma and 3 years experience in a water treatment plant with 1 year as a supervisor. Candidates must possess or be able to abtain within 6 months from date of hir the State of Connecticut Class IV Water Treatment Plant and Class II Water Distribution System Operator Certifications. Pay rate $22.77 to $27.64 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications/ resumes will be accepted until October 30, 2009 (or the date of of receipt of the 50th application) at the following address:
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Part-Time Pharmacist and Per Diem Pharmacist This 24 hour/week position will provide pharmaceutical care consistent with safe, effective medication usage. Every 4th weekend rotation, 1-2 holidays per year, on-call responsibility. REQUIREMENTS : current CT licensure, previous hospital pharmacy experience highly desirable. Gaylord Hospital is a not-for-profit long-term acute care hospital specializing in the treatment of medically complex patients, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. Competitive benefit package, if applicable.
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ELECTRICAL SERVICE CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER! Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106
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HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.
ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, Discrimination, Health Care Denials & General Law. There are Laws to Protect You When Your Rights are Violated. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Greater Meriden/ Berlin Area. 860-357-5517
FOLKS OVER 65! With over a decade of experience helping Medicare recipients choose the right plan, call today. Call 860-426-1466 MF 8:00am – 5:00pm, Sat 7:30am – 12:00pm (Nov 15th – Dec 31, OPEN ENROLLMENT). Call 860-426-1466
EXCAVATING
K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
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Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
CARPENTRY CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS Spec. in multi-family/rental property rehabs & all types of home improvements. 25 yrs exp. Lic & ins. #0673083. Call 203-213-0033 REPAIRS done by carpenters free estimate to windows, doors, roofing, siding, hatchways, and cellar leaks. Complete home improvements, additions, finish Bsmnt, dormers, porches & decks 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
GARAGE DOORS
203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
LAWN & GARDEN
T&E Construction & Remodel Additions, bsmts, kit. & bath, decks, roofing, siding, masonry. All types of remodeling. 203-272-4308 Ct Reg #0565380
HOUSE CLEANING
JUNK REMOVAL
PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk removal. Fall clean ups. 203-886-5110
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
GUTTERS
OMEGA - All paving, seal coating, hot tar crack filling. 10% off. Free est. All work guranteed #0624631. 860-294-1184
FALL clean-ups. No job to big or small. Please call 203-630-2152
QUALITY LANDSCAPING LLC FALL CLEANUPS Curbside pickup. Vac Truck. Visit our photo gallery at qlsllc.com and see why we’re the best! Call Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118 MINGRINO’S LANDSCAPING Complete Fall clean-up & curbside pickup. Gutters cleaned. CT# 611980 (203) 537-7202
MASONRY CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, pavers, walkways, patios, tiling Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell-203-376-0355 SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481
AMERICAN MASONRY Veneer (Brick, Stone, Block), Concrete, Stucco, Steps/Stairs, Repair. Free est. 203-982-3087 or 203-755-9469 CT Reg #577098 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572
HEDGES RICK’S AFFORDABLE Fall Clean-ups, brush/tree removal, curbside vac truck, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS LLC ‘WE DO EVERYTHING!” Ct Reg# 572776 (203) 671-7415
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
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SNOW PLOWING
Commercial Plowing Parking lots, condos, industrial. Loader/Salt. www.qlsllc.com Quality Landscaping, LLC. Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
203-294-9889 www.ICEFIGHTERS.org Expert De-Icers Commerical Specialists. Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn
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TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
D & G PAVING
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co SERVICES OFFERED
PLUMBING
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
FIDERIO & SONS
Commercial snow plowing and sanding. Call (203) 630-2642
Shamock Roofing
Over 25yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
SIDING
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
SCREENED TOP SOIL Dark, organic material. $22/yard. Also, backhoe/bulldozer work. Ct Reg. #563704 (203) 699-8883
TREE SERVICES YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. FIREWOOD 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
PRICKER REMOVAL DOG WALKING/SITTING Twice a day trail hikes. $15-$20 per hike. Call Bill (203) 265-8050
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
Fahey Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price
203-235-1383 POWER WASHING FALL SPECIAL Power Wash any single story ranch for $199. Call Off The Wall (203) 265-4242
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MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
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HALLMARK PAINTING Pressure Washing. Int/Ext Res & Comm. Fully Insured. CT REG HIC #0560720. 203-269-3369
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C&M CONSTRUCTION
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
LANDSCAPING
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
PAVING
LEAF CLEAN-UP CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS Spec. in multi-family/rental property rehabs & all types of home improvements. 25 yrs exp. Lic & ins. #0673083. Call 203-213-0033
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
UPDATE your home today with a fresh new paint job! Call Paul today for a prompt free est 203-238-4320. Reg#582770
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1
POLISH LADY with good cleaning exp. looking for more houses to clean. Refs. available. Call (860) 869-0876
Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
FALL C/U, Spec. Vac, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients always welcome. Com/Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877
WE WEED GARDENS HEATING & COOLING
HOME OR OFFICE - 20% discount for new customers. (US Citizen). Call Roberta - 203238-0566
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OMEGA ROOFING - Shingles, flat roofs, new & repair. $299 Leak Special! All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. CT Reg #0624631. 860-294-1184
CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
ROOFING ORTIZ Roofing & Siding - Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS
203-237-2122 ELDERLY CARE
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549
Shamock Roofing All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
LANDSCAPING
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
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SIDING
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203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
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