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Football team will return to action after upheaval By Mark Dionne
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An incident that started in the stands between adults and subsequently involved one athlete during Coginchaug Regional High School’s Nov. 6 football game set off a chain of events that led to the resignation of CRHS coach Nick D’Angelo and his coaching staff with two remaining games.
The incident also resulted in the suspension of the student-athlete, after which several other football players quit the team. D’Angelo, in his first year at Coginchaug, and his assistants, resigned Tuesday, Nov. 10, when they learned school officials planned to suspend D’Angelo while investigating complaints by players and parents. D’Angelo works as a police
Blight ordinance talks return to Durham By Mark Dionne Town Times
The Durham Board of Selectmen is again considering adopting a blight ordinance for the town. A blight ordinance would give the town authority to fine and force upkeep to a property that is in severe disrepair. Blight ordinances often are proposed to protect the safety, welfare, and property values of a town. At the regular Dec. 9 BOS meeting, the selectmen briefly considered a draft version of the regulation. Selectmen Steve Levy said
it was difficult to get through the topic at a meeting with a regular agenda and proposed holding a special meeting devoted solely to this issue. A special meeting is different than a public hearing, but will still allow for public comment. No date is set. First Selectman Laura Francis noted that the town has explored the topic before. Francis said, “We kind of stopped because it got difficult.” Blight ordinances, Francis said, are mostly preventive and can be a “costly and difficult-to-manage law.” Durham’s Zoning EnforceSee Blight / Page 5
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officer in Hamden. Lacking certified coaches, Region 13 school officials on Thursday, Nov. 12, forfeited CRHS’ scheduled Nov. 14 game against Granby and met with athletes and parents. The forfeit cost the Blue Devils (3-6) their last home game and senior day festivities. It also cost the pep band and cheerleaders their senior day. In subsequent interviews
with television and print media, D’Angelo questioned who would want to coach at CRHS and alleged a hostile environment created by parents. With that picture painted by the former coach, many on social media and on comment threads have weighed in supporting D’Angelo and attacking “entitled” youngsters and parents. In a letter to the community on Nov. 16, school officials announced Dave DeRita,
an assistant coach at Haddam-Killingworth, will coach Coginchaug on Thanksgiving Day, when the Blue Devils will travel to take on Gilbert/ Northwestern. The letter also stated that the administration does not stand behind D’Angelo’s post-resignation comments and would look for a method to honor the seniors. — The Record-Journal contributed to this report.
Army Band rocks D13 By Mark Dionne Town Times
The 102d Army Band played a set as a concert band and as a rock band at Coginchaug Regional High School’s auditorium on Nov. 15 as a belated recognition of Veterans Day. About a dozen CRHS students filled in with the band, which already had a connection to D13. Strong Middle School’s band teacher, Steve Fitzgerald, is also a sergeant in the National Guard and plays alto saxophone in the 102d See Band / Page 3
At a Nov. 15 concert, CRHS student Jake Brunelle (second from right) plays saxophone on James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good)” with the 102d Army Rock Band, which also features Strong school teacher Steve Fitzgerald (fourth from right) on saxophone. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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dessert provided. Programs for teens Teen Lounge - Weekdays, 2:30 to 5 p.m. A place set aside in the library for teens to hang out and use the library’s new laptops. Drop in. Teen Advisory Group (ages 12 to 18). Thursday, Dec. 10, 3 to 4 p.m. TAG meets twice a month to discuss how to improve the library for young adults. Programs for adults Movie Matinées - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Dec. 3 - “The Way, Way Back” Dec. 10 - The Immigrant. Durham Library Book Lovers Circle. Library hours: Monday Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. through Thursday, 10 a.m. to “Dear Life” by Alice Munro. 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, All are welcome. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children Star Wars Origami (6 to 10 years). Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. RN Santa at the Library. SatSeeking to provide in-home urday, Dec. 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m. professional health care service Durham Tree Lighting follows at 4 p.m. on the Town in the Durham, Middlefield and Green. Drop in. Rockfall areas. Over 20 years Art Explorers - Jackson nursing experience. Bilingual, in Pollack (3 to 6 years). ThursEnglish and Polish. References day, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. provided upon request. Inquiries. Lunch Bunch /Nutmeg Call EWA 860-395-8247. Book Discussion (grades 4 to 6 ). Saturday, Dec. 12, 12:30 p.m. “Winterling” by Sarah Prineas. Bring lunch,
Fun Night Nov. 20 Durham Middlef ield Youth & Family Services has scheduled a Fun Night for Friday, Nov. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. The event, for fifth and sixth grade Memorial students, features music, games, dancing and food. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Participants should bring a non-perishable food item for the Children’s Nutrition Program. For more information, contact Betsy Dean at 860349-0258 or bdean.dmyfs@ comcast.net.
The Probate Court for the District of Middletown has scheduled its 21st annual Holiday Gift Drive. The court will collect gifts for residents of area health care facilities. Gift “wish lists” are provided to the court by the staff of the facilities for residents who do no have family. The gift drive is scheduled through Friday, Dec. 18. The public is welcome to pick up a gift tag, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 94 Court St., Middletown, or call 860-347-7424.
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Craf ting at Coe Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 p.m. Make holiday cards. Movie and pizza planned to entertain children. Please call or stop by the library to register. Story Time - Wednesday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. H o l i d ay C h i l d r e n ’s Crafts - Saturday, Nov. 28, 10:30 a.m. Animal Ornaments; Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Wood Ornaments; Saturday, Dec. 12,10:30 a.m. Snow Globes; Saturday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Tree Ornaments. Join us for one or for all. Please call or stop by the library to register. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - Sunday, Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m. Stop by the library for a craft and story. Levi E. Coe Library’s annual Giving Tree - Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for building graham cracker houses and a visit from Santa at 6 p.m. Please register by stopping by or calling the Children’s Department. Book Donation - Books are now on display and available to purchase for the Children’s Room Collection. How does the Book Donation work? The librarians choose a selection of books that would ben-
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Band Army Band. Fitzgerald has played with the 102d Army Band for 10 years and is part of both the concert and rock band configurations. Because of his connection to the region, Fitzgerald served as guest emcee for the concert, a role usually filled by Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Baillargeon. Fitzgerald told the good-sized crowd that the 102d Army Band tries to tell a story through music that honors the men and women serving in the military. According to Fitzgerald, the band does a summer concert tour across Connecticut and has performed at military ceremonies in Germany, Kentucky, Texas and Alabama. The members were also activated during Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene. The students who got an opportunity to join the band played “Stars and Stripes Forever” to close the concert. CRHS band teacher Dean Coutsouridis said students that had been selected as part of the American School Band Directors Association honors performers were chosen for this performance. Coutsouridis said that the students first practiced with the band the morning of the concert,
but were already familiar with the arrangement. Two other students also took the spotlight. Jake Brunelle played alto sax with the rock band, which has a “working name” of 102d Army Rock Band. The band played well-known songs that can work with a large horn section like “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes and Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk.” To the delight of the crowd, Brunelle and Fitzgerald took solos during James Brown’s “I Feel Good.” The crowd also responded strongly to Kylie Poggio’s rendition of “God Bless America,” giving the freshman a standing ovation. The concert, which took place two days after the terrorist attacks in France, began honor of Paris. with a moment of silence and This was the first concert a performance of Josh Gro- of the 102d Army Band for the ban’s “You Raise Me Up” in D13 community.
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Durham ‘Giving Tree’ The Durham “Giving Tree” in the Recreation Office at Town Hall is decorated with tags indicating an item of need of a person or family in need. The tags are anonymous, only age and need information is offered. Residents, organizations and businesses are welcome to choose a tag from the tree, make a purchase, and return the items to the tree. Gifts will be distributed to individuals and families. Monetary donations are also accepted and can be made payable to Durham Inter-
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This town-owned property, with boarded-up deck, windows, and doors, shows one of the difficulties the town of Durham may face with blight ordinances — applying the ordinances to itself. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Senior Happenings Lunch The Middlefield Senior Center, 405 Main St., schedules lunch Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, noon to 1 p.m. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.
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The American Legion Post 76 headquarters on Church Street in North Haven was packed last week as Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro honored four veterans from the 3rd Congressional District who will be inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. On Nov. 10, the day before the Veterans Day holiday, DeLauro praised the service of, and handed out medals to, North Haven’s Dan Riccio, Jr. along with John DeBisschop of Naugatuck, Michael Skelps of Middlefield and Greg Smith of Milford. The four were praised for their military service and their continued service to their communities. “They further demonstrated their commitment to their communities through their volunteer activities and activism,” the congresswoman said. “Through their efforts they have enriched and improved the quality of life for others and I want to extend my deepest thanks to these four veterans who not only served our nation with distinction through their military service, but who continue to make a difference in their communities today.” North Haven First Selectman Mike Freda also spoke, noting “Veterans are an inspiration to us for what you’ve
done in the past and what you are doing today; making important contributions to our communities.” DeLauro praised each veteran individually and invited them to share remarks with the crowd. The veterans will be officially inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame on Nov. 30 at the legislative office building in Hartford.
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, center, praised the service of four veterans who were inducted into the Connectictut Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony in North Haven on Nov. 10.
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A night owl I am not Is it just me? (I really must stop asking that question. The answer is almost always yes.) In the summer I am all kinds of peppy. I play outside until it’s dark, then plunk myself down in front of the TV for what’s left of the evening, which really isn’t very much, and sometimes I’m not even tired at midnight, but I go to bed anyway because I know I’ll be pooped the next day if I don’t. But at this time of the year, and all through the winter, my bedtime appears to be around 7. Maybe 8 on a good day. Summer seems to have taken my pep with it. So here’s how it goes. I nestle in for the evening. I’ve got the Himalayan salt lamps plugged in, the water
fountain is bubbling away, the incense is burning. A frosty beverage of my choice is just an arm’s reach away. I’m snuggled into my big fuzzy bathrobe, a blanket thrown over my legs for extra warmth. The cats are curled up next to me. I’ve got an array of TV shows lined up – sitcoms and Hallmark Christmas movies and Netflix.
Life is good. Or it would be if I could stay awake for it. I’m starting to wonder if the cats are drugging me! Because soon after I settle in, my eyelids suddenly weigh a ton, and my head starts bobbing up and down like one of those bobbleheads, in a vain attempt to remain upright. I do not have DVR, so it is of See Carr / Page 11
Letters to the Editor Give peace a chance To the editor: It was a sad weekend last weekend, and yet I am proud of this state as evidenced by Gov. Dannel Malloy’s continued willingness to accept refugees from conflicts in the Middle East, especially Syria, and also of President Obama’s continued willingness to keep our country’s doors open. Other states, among them Texas and Louisiana, have slammed their doors shut because it was reported that one of the eight or more assailants who attacked several venues in Paris on Friday night might have had a Syrian passport. It is sad that this so far un-
substantiated bit of evidence could lead to providing less refuge in the USA for at least some of the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Syria’s civil war. It is part of our country’s unique DNA to welcome the stranger, and we are stronger by far if we continue to do this rather than let fear cause us to renounce our open door heritage. Fourteen years of a war on terror have only succeeded in killing thousands in the Middle East, most of them civilians, and encouraging new acts of terrorism and crops of terrorists. It is high time that we try another way, the way of peace. We should not sell any arms to anyone in the Middle East. We should wel-
come refugees to our shores, we should help bear the burden of providing for those fleeing violence wherever they end up, and we should actively push for creation of a Palestinian state willing to recognize all other countries, including Israel. Sue VanDerzee Durham
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Friday, Nov. 20 Legislative hour - State Reps. Vincent Candelora and Noreen Kokoruda have scheduled Legislative Office Hour for Friday, Nov. 20, 8 to 9 a.m., at Perk on Main, 6 Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Tot Time – MOMS Club of Durham/Middlefield has scheduled Tot Time for Fridays, 10 a.m., at Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Durham and Middlefield babies, toddlers and children are welcome. No registration required. For information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@ gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 21 Ukulele Club - The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Players at any level or those just interested are welcome. For information, contact Cindy at 860-860-5656 or at lucyr1953@icloud.com.
Sunday, Nov. 22 Concert - The Four Seasons Plus Autumn Concert is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., at the Emmanuel Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Road, Killingworth. A fee is charged. For more information, call 860-663-1109 or visit www.churchinthewilderness.org.
To the editor: Apparently the word police are at work at Coginchaug High School, where Monday, Nov. 23 the football coach has reOffice hours - State Sen. signed rather than being suspended for saying a bad word Ted Kennedy, Jr. has scheduled open office hours for See Letters / Page 11 Monday, Nov. 23, 4:40 to 6 p.m., at the Durham Library,
7 Maple Ave. The public is welcome.
Tuesday, Nov. 24 Church of the Epiphany - The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., has scheduled its annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving service for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Moeckel at 860-280-7638; jmoeckel@comcast.net.
Thursday, Nov. 26 Football - CRHS at Gilbert/NW Regional, 10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 30 Benchwarmers basketball - The Benchwarmers have scheduled an alumni basketball game and pep rally for Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., at Coginchaug High School. Alumni of District 13 basketball and pep band are welcome. For more information, contact Henry Bugai at henry_bugai_jr@yahoo.com.
Sunday, Dec. 6 Concert - The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords has scheduled a concert, “Let’s Have a MUSIC Celebration,” for Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., at Portland High School, 95 High St. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call 860-347-2787 or 860-342-3120.
Sunday, Dec. 20 Holiday party - Holiday Party at The Gastler Farm has scheduled a holiday party for Sunday, Dec. 20, 4 to 7 p.m., to benefit the Kalmia Garden Chamber Music and Art Foundation. Songs of the season, refreshments.
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paramount importance that I remain alert and present for my shows. This nodding off thing does not come without warning, though. I can feel it starting to creep in, but I am always determined to hold it at bay. It’s a battle I lose every time. I’ll just rest my eyes during the commercial, I tell myself. Yeah, right! The next thing I know hours have gone by. Hours! And my shows have zipped right along without me. Oh, I try like the dickens to swim my way back up to consciousness, to save some small portion of the evening. But I am always dragged back down again. At some point I am aware that it’s time to get up, brush my teeth, take my shower, and head off to bed. But that seems like such a gargantuan task, requiring much more energy than I possess at the moment. I better rest a bit more. By the time I arouse, and that’s usually because my kitty, Shiloh has landed, none too gently, onto my lap, I don’t know how I will ever carry out my nighttime ablutions, I am so exhausted. There may or may not be flossing (Don’t tell my dentist.) It’s a family thing. Every night when I was growing up, my mother would unfurl herself on the couch, in anticipation of her shows, and in no time at all was fast asleep. And snoring. I always had to poke her awake so that I could hear the TV (I may snore, too, but my cats are way too polite to mention it.) And she, like me, felt the keen disappointment of never seeing the ending of a movie. We have snoozed through every whodunit. We’ve never known whodunit. So for those of you who wish to engage in lively conversation with me, it would be best to shoot for sometime before 7 in the evening. Because after that it’s lights out. Diana Carr, a resident of Durham, is a certified life coach who was trained by Martha Beck. You can e-mail her at princessdi7@sbcglobal. net.
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Ethic’s Commission, Li(Check the town website at brary, 7 p.m. www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Nov. 23 Public Safety Renovations Monday, Nov. 23 Planning Committee, Durham Lake Beseck Environment Vol. Firehouse, 7 p.m. Committee, 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen, Town Tuesday, Nov. 24 Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development Tuesday, Nov. 24 Commission, 7 p.m.
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The festivities of the 150th anniversary of Middlefield are scheduled to run through June of 2016. Residents, non-profits, civic groups and businesses are welcome to attend our monthly meeting (rotating between the third Sunday and
Monday of each month.) Everyone’s involvement is welcome. Volunteers are needed for subcommittees and to coordinate events. For more information, contact Chris Hurlbert at Middlefield Park and Recreation, 860-349-7122.
faster and be meaner than the team you were playing. The coach’s use of profanity was just another method used to toughen up 9-year-old boys. And it worked. I don’t remember losing any games. It is the same method used by the Armed Forces. To make boys and men stronger, someone has to yell at someone else. Football is not for the sensitive. It is a contact sport and the object of the game is to win. I remember nothing but physical pain, but I never thought twice about profan-
ity from the coaches, nor did anyone else. If a player complained the coach would say, “Then go play field hockey with the girls.” Boys are boys and girls are girls. But not anymore. And that’s because educators are teaching the young people that there’s no difference at all. Everyone is the same
now. The day will come when there will be no football at all if the politically-correct have their way, or the girls will be allowed to play, as long as you don’t tackle them or use harsh words. I don’t blame the coach for resigning. I would have too. Mark J. Czaja Middlefield
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or two to a player, after complaints from parents. Can’t have any of that in politically correct Regional 13. When I played football – midget football – at the tender age of 9, every other word out of the coach’s mouth was some form of profanity and no one complained at all. It was part of the game and accepted that in order to win a football game you had to be rougher than your opponent. You had to hit harder, run
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Holiday fun Durham Recreation has scheduled a holiday event for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 to 4 p.m., at Durham Activity Center. The event, for children age 1 to 7 years, includes visits with Santa, cookie decorating, making a gingerbread
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‘Farmgirl’ gives culinary tour of New England By Charles Kreutzkamp
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Jessica Robinson is doing her part to keep New England culinary traditions alive. Robinson’s first publication, “New England Farmgirl,” is a cookbook, a collection of true stories about a farmer’s daughter, and a tour of Connecticut farmers markets, wineries, and culinary traditions. While keeping her ingredients simple, Robinson organizes the book around highlighting the best New England agriculture has to offer, with sections ranging from orchards to wineries, dairy, and even homegrown produce. Gregarious and grounded, the author delighted attendees at the Middlefield Levi-Coe Library – not far from Lyman Orchards, which is featured in the book – with anecdotes, maple sugar secrets, and country cooking tips the evening of Nov. 12. “I love that Jessica went to Lyman’s and to different places to showcase them. And I love that she’s such a doll, so much fun, and so down-to-earth,” said Carol Neal, a Middlefield resident at the event. Robinson grew up on a farm in Burlington, Connecticut, where the family raised pigs
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• “Every time my mother bakes these cookies, she tells the story of when she was a kid. Her mother once made these and forgot to indent the cookies with fork marks. My mother’s brother refused to eat them because they couldn’t be grandma’s cookies without those marks. This recipe is a staple during holiday time.” – Jessica Robinson • Makes 3 dozen cookies • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 1 cup molasses • 1 1⁄4 cups unsalted butter, softened • 1 large egg, beaten • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 1⁄ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 2 teaspoons ground ginger • 1⁄ 2 teaspoon ground cloves • 5 cups all-purpose flour • 3⁄4 cup sugar • In a large mixing bowl cream together the brown sugar, molasses, and softened butter. Add the egg and gently combine ingredients together. Add the vinegar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and flour, mixing to combine ingredients. Transfer dough to a plastic bag; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line several half sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside. Remove chilled dough from refrigerator and roll cookie dough into 2-inch rounds. Roll rounds in granulated sugar and place on a baking sheet, leaving a bit of space for them to spread. Use a fork to make cross marks. Bake cookies until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
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Korn hosts veterans for lunch In recognition of Veterans Day, students at Korn Elementary School invited veterans to lunch at the school on Friday, Nov. 13. Nearly every table for both lunch waves had a visiting veteran. The students wore red, white, and blue for the day. Music teacher Tiger Robison led the students in singing “God Bless America” for the visitors.
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Top left: Students, from left, Alayna Mariani, Maggie Ross, Erin O’Connell (seated), and Ashley Cote gather around Clifford O’Connell, Erin’s grandfather. O’Connell was in the Navy from 1962-1966 as part of the submarine division. Bottom left: Korn students, from left, Katherine Colwell, Nicole Yusza and Risa Minervini hosted Risa’s grandfather, Anthony Minervini, a Navy Veteran. At right (in decending order): Brian Ufferfilge, an Army Veteran who served in Iraq in 2008-2009, ate lunch with his nephew Tyler Ufferfilge. Abby Brown sits with her grandfather Bob Brown, who served in the Army from 1967-1970. Many of the veterans traveled for the visit. Brown came from Taunton, Massachusetts. Ron Allen joins his granddaughter Lily Montemurro (seated) for the Veterans Lunch. Julia Salley (left) and Paige Kaliszewski also visited the table. Allen, who lives in Durham, served with the Navy.
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Coginchaug Regional High School first quarter honor roll High honors Seniors - Kyle Adams, Ava Altschuler, Amy Arcari. Saige Avery, Alec Bogen, Kyle Borbas, Michael Brady, Jacob Brunelle, Kristin Chantinith, Katherine D’Orvilliers, Joshua Dalo, Karen DeFilippo, Michelle DeFilippo, Jessica Drop, Samantha Drop, Emily Foreman, Kathleen Hennessy, Emma Hintz, Dana Hoffman, Kyle Judson, Angela Koerber, Caitlyn Kranich, Abigail LaVigne, Daniel Meskill, Jordan Olivieri, Melissa Parsons, Alexander Peterson, Stephen Phenicie, Charley Pietrzyk, Christopher Piotrowski, Christina Rizzo, Jacob Sapia, Troy Satagaj, Matthew Sawicki, Caitlyn Sibiskie, Erik Stanzel, Zoe Strothers, Sam Temple, Parker Tregoning, Yanai Velazquez, Gunther Wallach, Shaun Whitaker, Nicole Woznyk, Megan Yale, Lilian Zhou. Juniors - Alexandra Alsup, Seth Azevedo, Sofia Baronchelli, Emily Carroll, Sarah Collins, Justin Faiella, Erin Hassmann, Brian Jubelirer, Nora Khalil, Conrad Korzon, RaAnna Kurek, Emily Leibiger, Ashlyn Lower, Samuel Marteka, Rowan O’Connell, Garrett Puchalski, Lucas Schleicher, Mary Schulten, Christopher Solomon, Richard Sorensen, Kenneth Sung-Cuadrado, Jillian Taber, Madison Terrill, Bridget Turecek, Elizabeth Whitaker, Troy Willis. Sophomores - Daanyal Akhtar, Garret Basiel, Jamie Breton, Hailey Byrne, Caitlyn Casey-Leonard, Alexa Catania, Colleen Coogan, Ashley Dana, Demarie DelVecchio, Aubrey Figoras, Julia Filiault, Erica Fontanella, William Glidden, Kaitlin Gossart, Laura Hinsch, John Howell, Tyra Hultgren, Hunter Jameson, John Jose, Derek Labasi, Carly Lane, Alyssa Lecza, Ivy Linden-Dionne, Anthony Lineberry, Jonathan Lombardi, Faith Mancarella, Stefan Marczuk, Sean McMaster, Mary Mitchard, Madeline Montz, Rhiannon Peters, Samantha Pietrzyk, Cal Pitruzzello, Reid
Rodrigue, Maxwell Sartor, Ashley Schuetz, Victoria Slight, Claire Sorensen, Alexander Stephan, Connor Sullivan, Alyssa vanEyndhoven, Adriana Wimler. Freshmen - Timothy Arcari, Sierra Astle, Jayde Avery, Makayla, Cesario, Katelyn Cummings, Brendan Dana, Emily Dell’Orfano, Anna DiPentima, Alison Durand, Margaret Fiondella, Caroline Fournier, Melissa Fowler, Ryan Genest, Isabelle Haeberly, Erin Harlow, Tanner Jameson, Julia Kaliszewski, Jessica King, Megan Lower, Isabella Marotta, Kylie Melillo, Erin Murphy, Cole Niedmann, Jamie Nowak, Aidan O’Connell, Kelsey O’Sullivan, Abigail Perkins, Kylie Poggio, Skylar Rascati, Bailey Scozzari, Alyssa Sperl, Samuel St. John, Keya Stahl, Rachel Testa, Thomas Vallone, Kimlyn Vo, Bailey Zettergren. Honors Seniors - Christopher Andrews, Lauren Badin, Jeremy Boughton, Morgan Cunningham, Krista DeFilio, Gabriella Diaz, Jesse Nelson, James Peters, Cameron Powers, Hannah Rea, Tucker Root, Evan Slawinowski, Jordan Solis, Walter Wyskiel. Juniors - Sydney Brant, Megan Decker, Charlotte Devers, Adam Doolittle, Aidan Doyle, Lauren Fairchild, Taylon Fay, Joshua Genest, Andrew Godbout, Natalie Labasi, Hayley McIntyre, Griffin Murphy, Jeremy Orozco, Jacob Perkins, Olivia Preneta, Danielle Quinley, Brendan Rea, Thomas Seibert, Brendan Sirois, Camden Stockdale, Kye Strothers, Kayla Therrien, Chase Thompson. Sophomores - Katherine Annecchino, Emma Axelrod, Sean Backstrom, Cooper Berry, Christina Bianchi, Hailee Corona, Colby Courchesne, Kevin Cross, Lilliana Diaz, Seamus Doyle, Ana Fede, Robert Griffin, Richard Hawley, Jake Hesseltine, Taylor Kelly, Thomas Koba, Sarina McCoy, MacGuire O’Sullivan, Charlotte Planeta, Amanda Potvin, Isabel Puziss, Zachary Satagaj,
Kyle Strang, Julian Swan, Ashley Tang, Camryn Thayer, Daniel Turecek, Otto Wallach, Maxwell Wondolowski. Freshmen - Hannah Anderson, Duncan Bates, Shannon Carey, Nicole, Catania, Elizabeth Collins, Juliana DeFilio, Edward Dzialo, Bridget Fehon, Bryce Fleck, Sarah Fosdick, Alexandria Grenier, Brandon Hayward, Daegan Hettrick, Kylie Johnson, Gabriele Kozik, Raina Kurek, Alexandra Lyons, Lindsey Marino, Chloe Matus, Aiden Moore, Andrew Morro, Dominic Pascarelli, Gabriella Prifitera, Gabrielle Raffles, Kyle Roberts, Hayden Rovelli, Ava Sacco, Connor Satton, Noah Shoudy, Gabriel Sirot, Sara Smith, Durin Stahl, Olivia Tawa, Kenneth Trawicki, Christopher Ulizio, Joseph Venables, Connor Zolnik.
Regional School District 13 offers a play-based screening for children ages 3 and 4. The screening allows parents the opportunity to have their child observed by district professionals in an informal, fun setting to ensure their child’s development is progressing at an age-appropriate level. Participation is also a pre-requisite for a child to be considered as a role model for the preschool program. Screenings are scheduled
The Child Development Classes at Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled a play group for Tuesdays through Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Coginchaug High School. The play group is for children age 1 to 4 years old. For more information, email cbertz@rsd13.org.
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Adelphia Café 476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.
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8 Mechanic St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 599-2034 ccobriens.com Friendly Irish sports cafe serving great Burgers, Wings, Nachos and Philly’s and 28 draught beers. Watch all sports on 21 TVs. Serving food Sun-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat to 12 midnight
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Town Line Square Shopping Center 477 S Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 379- 0927 greenolivediner.com Green Olive creates a memorable dining experience for each guest. This comes from great cuisine, fine wine, comfortable ambiance and impeccable service.
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310 Washington Avenue North Haven ,CT 06473 203.234.2530 www.libbyscookies.com A family owned and operated bakery located off I-91 in North Haven. We specialize in Italian pastries, pies, cakes, ice cream and traditional holiday desserts.
833 East Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 203-793-7926 Lunch Buffet Mon-Sat 11:30-2:30. Dinner Mon-Sun 5-10pm. Authentic Indian food from Chicken Tiki Masala to Brinjal Patial, featuring many vegetarian dishes options. Something for everyone!
163 S Broad Street Pawcatuck, CT 06379 (860) 495-5758 mexicalisfreshmex.com Authentic Mexican Cuisine, from our family to yours. Tacos, Enchiladas, Mexicali Stir-Fry, Grilled Salmon, Fajitas and more. Join us for lunch, dinner 7 days a week. Happy Hour and Daily Specials.
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87 Oak Street Westerly, RI (401) 596-9559 Noodle Revolution consists of several different dishes including dumplings, Revolution taco, Revolution burger, noodle bowls like Drunken, black noodles, and Bangkok street pad thai, and a variety of pastas.
1169 Meriden Waterbury Tpke. Plantsville, CT 860-863-5963 Family owned/operated. Daily Specials, Happy Hour & Weekly Entertainment. An Attentive Staff, creating AN ATMOSPHERE BEYOND COMPARE.
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The building at 11 Crown St., the longtime home of the Record-Journal, is seen in this undated photo. | File photo
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MERIDEN — The Record-Journal newspaper, in all its various iterations, hasn’t moved from its Crown Street home in 110 years. That changed recently, but its history won’t. “ T h e Re c o r d - Jo u r n a l has been published from 11 Crown St. for 110 years, since 1905,” R-J Publisher Eliot C. White said, though the paper, in some form, has been in existence for 148 years. “It was located in the same general neighborhood for the previous 38 years,” as well, he added. In those 110 years, the newspaper building was host to visits from dignitaries like President Harry Truman — who, legend has it, stopped in to use the restroom while on a visit to stump for the Democratic ticket in 1952 — and Janet Leigh, who stopped in during her stay in Meriden as part of the Janet Leigh Film Festival in 2002. L e i g h , b o r n Je a n e t t e Helen Morrison, is a Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her role in the American horror film
“Psycho.” Numerous other politicians have also passed through the Crown Street office in the past century as well. Former U.S. Sen. Francis T. Maloney, after whom the east side high school is named, worked as a reporter in the building from 1914 to 1921, except for the year between 1917-18, when he served in the U.S. Navy. The building holds many personal memories for current and former employees. “Five generations of my family have spanned the full 110 years,” White said. “I have personally worked in the building since 1979. My first memory was accompanying my father in early 1950s on Sunday mornings to light the lead pots.” Until roughly the 1960s and ’70s, linotype machines were the industry standard for printing newspapers. The type set machines used gasfired pots to keep the lead and tin type metal liquefied just prior to being cast. T h e n e w s p a p e r wa s printed on premises at 11 See Move / Page 21
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Alumni of District 13 basketEntry is fee. Concessions ball, boys and girls, of all ages, will be sold. and pep band are welcome. For more information, conThe event includes basket- tact Henry Bugai at henry_ ball, music and food. bugai_jr@yahoo.com.
Soccer skills program Durham Recreation has scheduled Winter Foot Skills Soccer, for boys and girls, grade one to grade six, at Korn school. Two divisions are planned, first/second and third/fourth/fifth grade. A fee is charged.
The program is intended to develop the foot skills necessary to prepare and improve players for travel soccer. Training focuses on skills d eve l o p m e n t i n c l u d i n g trapping, passing and drib-
Youth hoops Youth Recreation Basketball is accepting registration. The program is open to students in grades K through 8, living in Durham and Middlefield. A fee is charged.
The Durham Middlefield Falcon “A” Squad Cheerleaders took first place at the recent CTYFL Cheer Competition. Team members are Ashley Woodward, Ava Dunleavy, Gabrielle Caporossi, Jean Orosz, Kaitlyn Gribko, Makayla Murphy, Molly Shields, Nicole Andrews, coach Paula Murphy, coach Kelly Gribko and coach Caitlyn Ruggiero.
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the early years, nearly fulllength windows studded the sides of the building, then mosaic murals replaced many of them. “We had five building expansions since 1955 with major investments in downtown Meriden,” White said. A new press in 1979 and mail room expansions in 1988 “totaled investments of $10 million,” he said. During this time, a Sunday edition of the newspaper was launched as well. Though it’s generally considered the
staple edition of daily print newspapers, publishing the Record-Journal Sunday edition in 1984 was considered risky given the economic climate at the time. It paid off though. “Starting the Sunday edition...was a major growth project that helped secure our future for the next 30 years,” White said. Among the Record-Journal’s publications are six weekly newspapers, includSee Move / Page 22
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formation, the Horton Printing Co. also rivals the R-J’s tenure in the city; it was established the same year as The Weekly Visitor. Only 13 other companies have been in the city for more than 100 years, according to Maust’s information. In the 148 years since its inception, the Record-Journal newspapers haven’t missed a publication. To date, that’s nearly 43,000 straight issues. “We never missed a publication despite major ob-
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Above, President Harry S. Truman speaks on the front steps of the Record-Journal in 1952. Below, the Meriden Morning Record is decorated for the city’s cetennial celebration in 1906.
The old Record-Journal office as it stands in 2015.
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“I took all the heirloom recipes that I could find and I wanted to tell the story of them.” For more on Robinson, visit her blog and website at carolinafarmhousekitchen.com.
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MERIDEN – 2 BR, fully appli. KIT, off st. prkg., no pets, $825 mo. + util. + sec. Call 203605-5691. MERIDEN - 2 BR, NO PETS, NO SMKG., utils not incl. in rent of $850 a mo. 2 mos. sec. Good credit score. Safe area in So. Meriden. (203) 238-0566. MERIDEN - 3BR TH, GAR, cul-de-sac, WD hkp, rent inct, $1,000, sec & app fee. Maier Prop, (203) 235-1000. Meriden – 4 BR / 1.5 BA Large apt. Just renov., off st. prk. $1,350. mo. + sec. Avail 12/01 203 294 1229 Handi. Ramp Meriden 5 rms, 2br/1ba 1st flr. apt. avail 12/15 Sec. & Credit Ck $800.00 mo. plus util. 203 235 1381
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Apartments For Rent
MERIDEN- Studio $500 or 2 BRs avail. starting @ $595.rent incentives. sec + app fees Maier Prop. 203-235-1000 MERIDEN VERY SMALL Studio. Walk-In. All util. incl. No smkg/pets. $475/mo. Call 646-345-2636
SOUTHINGTON - 2nd fl., lrg. 1BR, new paint, appls., lndry, rubbish, Heat incld. No pets. $800 per mo. + sec. Call 860-628-8105.
WLFD – 1 BR + office, lrg LR, DR & KIT, country setting, off st prkg, close to Choate 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & School, $900. (203) 2 BR avail. All newly 269-3293. renovated. Prime loc., right off hghwy., close WLFD- 3 BR, 2 fl., new Medical Help Wanted to mall, hospital and all c a r p e t s / w i n d o w s , transportation. Avail. unfurn., no pets/smkg., RECEPTION/TECH/OPT immed. 917-566-6672 quiet, sec., & ref. req., ICIAN - FT Position $1025. 203-269-6348 available in Wallingford Optometry office. AOA CHESHIRE- 4 rms, 1 WLFD - 3rd flr, 4 rms, Training and Certif propriv. enclosed front Level, Deck, Gar. Hwd vided. Email applicaflrs. No Pets. Cov. to porch, off st. prkg, no tion to wallingfordeyed smkg/pets $800 + 691 & 84. $1275/Mo. ocs@gmail.com sec. 203-265-1070 Incl. HT.203-393.-1117
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Appliances
WLFD- Downtown, 2BR, 2nd flr, off st. prkg, W/D hkp., $950.00. avail. 12/1Brian 203-376-7983
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
WLGFD - 2 2BR Town Houses, BA & ½, lndry hkps, off st prkg, no pets/smkg, $975 & $1,100.(203) 631-5219
Condos For Rent MERIDEN - Sterling Village, 2 BR, 1 BA, deck, laundry in unit, $1,200 month. Please call 203-793-7381.
WLFD. Hamlet Manor 2/3 BR. 1 1/2 ba. private pato, fully applc., W/D, no pets, no smoking., $1,375 mo. 203- 535- 5784
Stove, small, used, elec., good cond. $100.00 or best offer. 203 440 1552 leave mess.
Construction Equipment & Tools Toro Wheel Horse 310 – 8 speed Tractor 36 " mower deck, plow, wheel weights & chain, runs well, $300.00 for everything. 203 265 5565
Furniture & Appliances
Houses For Rent
Music Instruments & Instruction
Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip
CLEANEST FIREWOOD in the state! Free Firewood Kindling $240 full cord delivered. Music By Roberta Discounts over 2, Perform + Instruct Voice lessons - all ages over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. +levels,piano beginnerMike 203 631-2211 interm. (203) 630-9295.
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Wanted to Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûû CA$H ûûû 203-237-3025 ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps
PELLET STOVE - 2005 Breckwell-BigE-120lbs hopper-tile platformstove type-slange. $750. 203-441-6154
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Tree Length Firewood Call for Details 203-238-2149 Lost and Found
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools Hand Tools, Much More. (203) 525-0608
MERIDEN - 42 Orange St., 4 BR, newly renovated, avail. 12/1, $1,395. mo + sec., + util., 203-938-3789
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FOUND - Black cat w/ a few white hairs on the chest. Very friendly. Had broken white/grey ALWAYS BUYING collar on neck. Loves getting into cars. CASH PAID Approx. 6 mo. old. Vicinity of Kiki Drive Vintage Electronics, MuCindy’s Unique Shop /Reservoir Ave. (203) sical Instruments, CONSIGNMENT 237-7379. Amps, Ham Equip32 North Colony St ment, HiFi, Radios, Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 CB, Guitars, Audio 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home Equipment, Antiques. Decor, furniture, jewelry & 860-707-9350 handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off ANTIQUES - Always $100 purchase. 30 day laybuying old; Toys, miliaway avail. New merchandise tary, jewelry, art, daily. Ample prkg in our lot. Mwatches, musical inF, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 struments, signs, arLike us on facebook cade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. Lawn and Garden One item or entire estate contents. Call Pets For Sale VERY NICE SCREENED 860-718-5132. TOP SOIL $22 per yd + delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819 203-237-6575
Meriden - Ct. 1 Br. Roommate $ 125 weekly. Elec/ heat/H20 includ. Share bath, kitch.& liv. Female only 203 578 6788
Rooms For Rent
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Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $150 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. New Management. 203-239-5333
MER-Clean Safe Rms. Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. E side. off-st prkg $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pm8pm, 203-630-3823.
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Miscellaneous For Sale
Ashley Woodstove, brick pavers/DeWalt band saw/ misc tools/ 10" chopsaw/pumps jacks Call 860-829-0041.
LADY’S PURSE - Brown plaid, brand new. Call for details, $20. (860) 384-1188. LIKE NEW - Electric lift chair, $375; Over bed table, $295; Used hospital bed, $25. Other misc. medical equipment. (860) 918-7648
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Collector of old NAPIER costume jewelry & memorabilia! HIGHEST CASH PAID! 203-314-1355.
Bulldog Puppies $850+, Yorkies 850+, Shih-tzus 550+ & Min-Pins $350 860-828-7442
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Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. SEABURG JUKE BOX beautifully recondit., China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything must be seen to be apold & unusual. Single preciated. $3,000.00. Call 203-214-0171 item to an estate. 203-235-8431. Space Saver high chairs, 1 girl, 1 boy; girl infant GET PAID TODAY swing; stroller. Each Wanted: antiques, jewitem is $20.00. Call elry, instruments, etc. 860-529-8532. Estate sales services. (203) 631-6697. Troy-Bilt 24" snowblower. Runs WANTED TO BUY good. Needs a little Military Items work. $150. Call 203CASH PAID 237-5685. 203-238-3308
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Gutters
Power Washing
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
HOME DAY CARE has openings. 25 years Exp., loving home environment. 203-2696248. License # 26338.
Electrical Services
GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Reg. #578887 Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Handypersons Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS us at www.ase-ct.com CT Reg #606277. 860-436-4957 Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. T.E.C. Electrical 203-631-1325 Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service A Marketplace Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122
Fencing CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
Garage Doors
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ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526
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Landscaping
CURB SIDE LEAF PICKUP HEDGES TRIMMED Comm/Res clean-ups, Comm snow plow, mulch & top soil, gutters, prickers, brush removal, Rick’s Affordable Lawn. 203 530-4447.
CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
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Home Improvement
Quality Overhead Door, LLC Installation, Srvc & Repairs, Spring replacements, Openers. HIC# 0639076 203-537-8299
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JT’s Landscaping, LLC Fall cleanups, gutter cleaning & snow plowing. Top quality work. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528
Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430
JM Lawn Care
Fall cleanup, hedge trim, snow removal, gutter clean. Com/res 860-796-8168
Leaf Cleanup A & A LAWN CARE Fall clean ups, Hedge triming, tree, shrub, debris removal, attics/ bsm’ts cleaned. Jim 203-237-6638 Fall CLEAN-UPS No job too big or small. Vacuum service available. Please call 203-630-2152
Masonry A&A MASONRY 20 yrs exp. Specializing in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces & much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! Free Est! #HIC0616290 ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652 PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. 203-706-9281
Painting & Wallpapering
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Siding
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V. NANFITO, Inc. Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Snow Plowing
Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860) 645-8899
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Life transitions can take us by surprise, or be part of a well laid plan. Either way, change has many forms: children are born, adult children move out, in-laws move in, couples divide, families relocate and so on. While our needs change, we all share the desire to make a house a home. Consider your own needs as you read the following reflections as sellers share what it is about their homes that makes them feel thankful.
Wallingford Rd - MLS G10055051
We are thankful for having space and privacy to have raised our sons in a country atmosphere, having pygmy goats and alpacas. Also many family events, an outdoor wedding, bridal and baby showers, and all holidays with family and friends. So many wonderful memories.
Creamery Rd - MLS G10091194
I’m thankful for all the wonderful windows in my home, allowing the outside in, in every room. Every room has a nice view of our peaceful and private yard.
Pent Rd - MLS G10081023
We are thankful for the privacy of our land and the open floor plan of our downstairs. The layout of our home allows for entertaining guests inside and out all year round. But specifically at the Holidays it’s a joy to gather and create wonderful family memories.
Barbara Ln - MLS G10090830
I am thankful for 32 years in a home which I love sitting in my gathering room looking out at the seasons changing and knowing it is a home full of love. I am thankful for a neighborhood which is safe and friendly. I am thankful to have had the blessing of raising my children in the town of Durham!
Main St - MLS G10062751
We are very thankful for the privilege of caring for this historic antique home. It is the center of warmth for our children and grandchildren who return again and again to take part in the joys of family and holidays.
Haddam Quarter Rd - MLS G10079357
I love, and will truly miss, how our home embraces us with a kind of solid security and familiar comfort. The massive rock around the fireplaces, the uncommonly wide, thick wood beams - these materials and the way they have settled with one another over the past 200+ years give off both warmth and the feeling that the house grew out of the ground itself. Last but not least, I am truly thankful to be able to walk or hop on our bikes to visit the market, Dari Serve or the Fair.
Higganum Rd - MLS G10077925
We are grateful to have lived in a wonderful town such as Durham. Our house with its rustic charm has provided us plenty of room to entertain family and guests, enjoy the tranquil outdoors, and most importantly raise a family in a space we will always consider home.
Old Wallingford Rd - MLS G10075241
We are grateful to have our vision come alive when we restored an old barn on a Dairy Farm. The barn and property are perfect for entertaining, whether it’s for 20 or 100, we have space for all our family and friends. Thankful for all the memories.
Main St - MLS G10056309
My family is thankful for the wonderful memories created in our beloved old home. We have a front row seat for every Memorial Day parade, waving to everyone we know. It’s easy to imagine the previous hundreds of Thanksgiving meals cooked in the keeping room fireplace, and that is part of our home’s charm.
Ivy Way - MLS G10057135
We are thankful for an open living space that has always made it easy to spend time with friends and family. From cozy family nights in front of the fireplace, to parties with friends in the open kitchen and family room, to barbecues with great neighbors out on the deck, we couldn’t be more grateful for our time and memories together in this beautiful home.
Miller Rd - MLS G10076409
When the home is a good one, it reads like a good book. As dwellers of the David Miller home over the past decade, we have had the distinct pleasure of enjoying this beautiful home. We have held its place in time and throughout, have progressed through its pages and written our own story. We are truly thankful.
Cedar Rd - MLS G10076733
I am thankful for my great neighborhood, easy to work kitchen, and my favorite place, the spacious and comforting sunroom. I feel completely safe here.
LET US HELP YOU FIND A HOME THAT GIVES YOU PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO BE THANKFUL.
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“On a personal note, I am grateful for the invaluable talents of my coworkers at The Huscher Group.” Susan Volenec, Realtor – Ellen Paklos, Realtor – Tanya Bottaro, Realtor – Deb Dumont, Marketing Assistant – Jennifer Schulten, Photographer