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Groundwater Ordinance going to town meeting By Mark Dionne
it terms the “Groundwater Management Zone” to connect to public water to be Durham will hold a Town piped in from Middletown Meeting on Monday, Dec. and abandon private wells. According to the ordinance, 14, at 8 p.m. at Coginchaug Regional High School to the purpose is “to prevent the vote on the passage of a use of and public exposure to long-discussed Groundwater contaminated groundwater drawn from the GMZ, and to Ordinance. The ordinance will re- prevent further expansion of quire properties within what the contaminated groundwaTown Times
ter plume.” The GMZ is centered on Main Street in Durham and bordered on the north by Talcott Lane and on the south by the Durham Fairgrounds and Fowler Avenue. The GMZ includes both east and west sides of Maple Avenue and the District 13 school campus. The GMZ covers Durham’s Su p e rf u n d s i te, wh e re
groundwater contaminated by industrial waste had delivered toxins like 1,4-Dioxane, Trichloroethylene, and others into private drinking water. Over 50 wells have been discovered with some level of contamination in the area. The GMZ contains over 100 properties. Ed Hathaway, project manager with the EPA, called this a “layering of
protection” around the plume of contaminated water, which can move. According to EPA and Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection officials, mandatory public water and abandonment of wells in the zone will prevent purposeful or See Ordinance / Page 14
Jellyfish living in Lyman lobby By Mark Dionne Town Times
Coalition, a coalition promoting healthy decisions and drug-free living for youth. “The Core Ethical Values fit perfectly in our mission,” said Stephanie Moran, Prevention Coordinator for the Local Wellness Coalition, at the start of the month. After Mindfulness Month, Moran said, “I am happy with how the community came together and embraced the month. Everyone we asked to help did not hesitate to put up
Lori Martin, District 13 outdoor education teacher wellknown for her enthusiasm, brought three new creatures to John Lyman Elementary School this year. The creatures are moon jellies, a type of jellyfish, and Martin is characteristically enthusiastic about them. “It’s such a unique welcome,” Martin said. “And it looks neat.” The Lyman first and second graders are doing their marine unit this year and Martin said that the “jellies,” as she usually calls them, present many opportunities. The tank is in the lobby at Lyman, accompanied by a changing light to illuminate the jellyfish, calm mood music, and student artwork with jellyfish subjects. Martin has kept sea horses in the past and still has fish in the district but this is the first time for jellies. The idea came out of a yearly conference of educators Martin helped run in Newport, Rhode Island. She had looked into keeping jellyfish before but the prices were too high.
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Older students in District 13 have grown up with both the Core Ethical Values and the Community Round Up. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
Mindfulness Month lead-in to Round Up By Mark Dionne Town Times
A month that saw schools, town officials, civic organizations, churches, and businesses promote the school district’s Core Ethical Values —respect, responsibility, kindness, honesty, and courage — led fittingly into the 10th annual Community Round Up on Saturday, Dec. 5. The promotion, called Mindfulness Month, was spearheaded by the Durham Middlefield Local Wellness
Above, members of John Lyman Elementary School’s Peanut Butter and Jellyfish Team, from left: Keirra Sartor, Addie Buckheit, Jane Waterman, Kate Roraback, Hope Giammatteo, Brooke Jacobson, Leah Atwell, and Kaelyn Connell. They are responsible for taking care of Lyman’s newest creatures, moon jellies. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
Changing lights help make the floating moon jellies more visible in the lobby display, which is decorated with both an ocean look and student artwork. | Mark Dionne / Town Times
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Community Round Up 2015 Photos by Mark Dionne The annual Community Round Up took place on Dec. 5 for the 10th time in Durham and Middlefield. The event featured teams of volunteers traveling every street in the two towns collecting food, give cards, and monetary donations for the needy. This year’s Community Round Up took place under bright skies and mild weather and also marked the end of “Mindfulness Month,” which challenged residents to be mindful of the school districts Core Ethical Values of respect, responsibility, courage, honesty, and kindness.
See more photos on the next page. Top left, volunteers celebrate with a cake marking the event at Coginchaug Regional High School. Top right, the Durham Women’s Club runs the snack table for volunteers, as it has in years past. Bottom left, students (l-r) Lydia D’Amato, Maddie Montz, Conner Byrne, and Hailey Byrne take a break from counting donated items in the cafeteria. Bottom right, more student volunteers pose for a photo.
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Elias Indigo Wilcox-Harriger A son, Elias Indigo Wilcox-Harriger, was born Tuesday, April 21, 2015, to Danielle (Dee) Wilcox and Andrew (AJ) Harriger, of East Hampton. He was welcomed by two siblings, Adelaide and Sy l a s W i l cox-Harriger. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Cindy Wilcox, of Middlefield; maternal aunt and uncle are Stephanie and Christopher Monette, of West Brookfield, Mass.; maternal great-grandparents are Norman and Charlene Wilcox, of Deep River, and Frank Wielgosz and Deanna Kochanski, of Southington. Paternal grandparents are Russ and Joyce Harriger, of Charlotte, N.C.; paternal uncle and aunt are Matt and Joselyn Harriger, of Concord, N.C.; paternal great-grandmother is Hazel Harriger, of New Castle, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Monette Daniel and Cynthia Wilcox, of Middlefield, are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Stephanie to Christopher Monette, son of Warren and Roberta Monette, of Spencer, Mass., on a beautiful Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. The outdoor ceremony was held at the Hillside Gazebo at the Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge, Mass., with Pastor Stephen Derrick officiating. The reception was held in Paige Hall also at the Publick House. The bride was given in marriage by her father and attended by her sister, Danielle Wilcox as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Victoria Monette, Kristyn Boscarino and Julia Hall; and the flower girl was Adelaide Wilcox-Harriger, niece of the bride.
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My name is Abby Gerry and I am 10 years old. I have been fundraising to buy a cow for another family through Heifer International. I have raised over $600 so far thanks to everyone’s help. I can buy a cow and I’m now trying to buy more animals to help more families. I really like helping people because I like making them happy. I really want to thank Katie at Perk on Main and the Herzig Tree Farm for letting me put my collection jar at their business and all of our family and friends that have generously donated to help me reach my goal. Collection jars will be at those businesses through the end of the year or you can go on my webpage:
The best man was Anthony Monette, brother of the groom; Joseph Brown, J.P. Pechie and David Sherman served as ushers; and the ring bearer was Sylas Wilcox-Harriger, nephew of the bride. Stephanie, 29, former editor of Town Times,
and is the web content coordinator in the marketing communications department at FLEXcon, in Spencer, Mass. She was a 2008 graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and women’s studies. Christopher, 30, is the foreman at New England Landscaping and Construction. He is a 2007 graduate of the University of Connecticut ,where he received a bachelor of science degree in horticulture, college of agriculture and natural resources. Following their wedding weekend, the couple enjoyed a honeymoon in Costa Rica. They currently reside in West Brookfield, Mass.
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Maura Zettergren and Sophie Farr get ready to collect toys for “Bean’s Craft Corner.” The tree lighting served as a collection point for the toy drive to benefit children undergoing cancer treatments. Photos by Mark Dionne Bottom left, brass musicians from Coginchaug Regional High School entertain the crowd at Durham’s annual tree lighting on Dec. 5. Top right, Santa still has the energy to clap and sing some carols, despite his busy day going from the Durham Public Library to the tree lighting.
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Opinion ‘Cemetery Sunday’ shares holidays with loved ones lost By Susan and Jon Melzmuf At this time of year thoughts turn to the holidays — who will bring what to the feast, the perfect meal on Thanksgiving, drawing names for gifts for Christmas, decorating our doors with greens, filling our homes with holiday cheer. We all think back on the year and remember those we have lost, but few remember them as they would have liked, with love and respect and a good, hearty party afterward. There is one family, though, who are Middlefield to their core, whose ancestors lay in the ground across the street,
and who remember those they have loved and lost each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This year our family had the honor of being asked to be part of this wonderful tradition and welcomed into the fold. I would like to thank the Huse and Gribko families and friends for inviting us to partake in “Cemetery Sunday”. Each year for the last 16 years the families gather at the homestead and fill holiday boxes with greens and flowers of the season, with tinsel and shiny ornaments. There is a bonfire in the back to warm and cheer and each family
member decorates a personalized box for a loved one. They load all the pretty boxes into the back of an old truck and take it and the kids across the street to the Middlefield Cemetery. There they follow a route through the headstones, laying their baskets and gathering while one person reads a short remembrance of each loved one. TAhey move from grave to grave and laugh and throw out funny stories of that individual, and then on to the next. No one is left out, and the families feel good remembering their grandparents, parents, aunts and cousins with such beautiful, heartfelt
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Cats, dogs and holiday mishaps I’m having a bit of trepidation about this year’s Christmas tree, as it’s going to be a roll of the dice as to how this will go. I haven’t had a real tree for the past several years because of my kitty Shamus’ severe allergies. Instead, I make do with a tree made out of driftwood that was quite ugly and would have made a Charlie Brown tree look absolutely grand. I didn’t love it, but I did love that Shamus was able to keep on breathing. But that dear kitty departed this world on March 31. Enter Shiloh, my ninemonth-old kitty, who has no allergies and brings with him the possibility of a real tree. Let me tell you a little something about Shiloh, so that you may better understand my misgivings. He races around the house like he’s at the Indianapolis 500, and it’s apparent that he’s al-
ways in the lead. He knocks over chairs, slaps things off the kitchen counters onto the floor, climbs up the curtains and pulls them down. I have seen him climb straight up a wall, like a feline Spiderman. And with a curiosity that knows no bounds, he is into absolutely everything. If it’s not nailed down, he will run off with it and chew it into tiny bits with those razor-sharp teeth of his. I’ve had to throw items of clothing away that he shredded. So I can’t help but wonder what he’ll do to a Christmas tree. Climb it? Chew on it until it is a mere shadow of its former self ? Think it great fun to knock it over repeatedly? Try to run off with it in the night? (That last one gives me an image of the tree gliding across the room with four See Carr / Page 10
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remembrance. It is a warm and gracious holiday tradition with the very best of intentions as these wonderful families remember. This year my, husband Jon and I were invited into the fold to remember our daughter, Erin, who died at 16. When it came our turn, they gathered around her grave and listened as I read a short description of our beautiful daughter. In their generosity they had already made a box for her with her name engraved on the front. As I read what I had prepared about our girl there was quiet reflection and respect. We felt the care
and concern this lovely family bestowed on us on this first participation in their “Cemetery Sunday”. I would like to thank everyone in this fun loving and tight family for including us in this beautiful tradition. We were overwhelmed by the love and inclusion. What a wonderful tradition! I look forward to many years of remembering our loved ones, decorating their memorials, and most important, knowing that they may have gone ahead of us but they will never, ever, be forgotten. Susan and Jon Melzmuf live in Middlefield.
Real milk for real people By Ann Aresco, ND Message from the American Dairy Association: Please buy this homogenized, pasteurized, defatted, fortified “milk,” from animals that have been fed GMO corn, antibiotics and hormones – is there anything else in there we don’t know about yet? – and drink at least three times a day, every day of the year. What food can any human eat that much of without experiencing some consequences? Let alone food that has been completely altered from the natural form. It was only a matter of time before one of the most basic foods around became a big target for a corporate juggernaut. Fairlife milk, the new Coca-Cola product boasting 50 percent more protein, 30 percent more calcium and less sugar than regular milk, is processed using patented filtration technology, which basically takes it all apart, then puts it back together again leaving out some of the naturally-occurring sugars, but including more protein and calcium. It sells for roughly twice as much as regular milk. The milk may be changed
but our digestive systems probably didn’t get that memo. The components in a natural food are there for a reason and work synergistically for maximum absorption and assimilation. Is this really necessary? Sure. If it sells. “It’s basically the premiumization of milk,” Sandy Douglas, president of Coca-Cola North America, said at an analyst conference in November. If developed properly, Douglas said it is the type of product that “rains money.” Rains money? When it becomes all about the marketing and profit, sooner or later the jig is up. There is no way for dairy to be the only answer for beverage consumption any longer. There are far too many other healthy options for people to choose. Maybe dairy producers should consider going back to the less processed, more organic, whole milk delivered to your door. More expensive, yes. Less consumption, already happening. Better for the smaller local dairy farms, you bet. And what’s wrong with that? Home deliverSee Aresco / Page 10
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Obituaries Pauline Skinner Pendleton MIDDLEFIELD — Pauline Skinner Pendleton, 94, of Middlefield, beloved wife of the late Warren Pendleton, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. Born at home on a farm in Macclesfield, N.C. on Oct. 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Grady Russell and Mollie (Jordan) Skinner. With a mischievous spirit and inquisitive nature, Pauline excelled, graduating Valedictorian from Gardners High School in 1938 at the age of 16. She graduated Woodard Herring Hospital School of Nursing in 1942, leading her class
and receiving the ‘Annie Morris’ excellence award. She became assistant supervisor of operations at the Woodard Herring Hospital in Wilson, N.C. As a surgical R.N., she practiced and elevated the standard of her profession at Babies Hospital in Wilmington, N.C.; Pitt Community Hospital in Greenville and Oxford, N.C., devoting herself to the welfare of those committed to her care. While stationed in North Carolina during World War II, Warren Pendleton had the good fortune of meeting Pauline Skinner. On April 27, 1946 they married. Together they built their family home in Middlefield, where they raised two daughters, Paula and Marcia. Pauline continued
her dedication to nursing for many years at Sanibel Convalescent Center in Middletown. This commitment carried over to advice and care of family, friends, neighbors and countless house pets over the years. A woman of faith, Pauline was active in both Good News Baptist Church of Middletown as well as Middlefield Federated Church. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Pendleton Sardinas, of Lady Lake, Fla., and Marcia Pendleton Sacco and her husband, Vincent Sacco, of Cromwell; two grandchildren, Nicholas Warren Sacco and Lindsey Marie Sacco; sister-in-law, Edith Lewis Skinner, of North Carolina; nieces, Susan Skinner Frazier, of North
Carolina, Lynelle Lakey Bennett, of Connecticut, Pamela Lakey Crandall, of Ohio; and many great-nieces, nephews; cousins; and friends. Besides her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Gordon Russell Skinner and Van Buren Skinner; sister-in-laws, Lillian Price Skinner and Barbara Pendleton Lakey; brotherin-law, Herbert Lakey; and son-in-law, Joseph Sardinas. We thank God for the people He placed in Pauline’s life, especially those sent to us in our time of need. We love our ‘Guardian Angels’ Anahit and MaryKate. The compassion and dignity of Hospice Homecare allowed us to be at her side. Polly
is a member of the ‘Greatest Generation’. They made it through the most difficult economic times with a sense of duty, honor, strength and perseverance. We are humbled by their achievements. Burial took place in the family plot in the Middlefield Cemetery. Funeral services have been entrusted to Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Polly’s love of animals, donations may be made in Polly’s name to the Animal Welfare cause of your choice. *A memorial marker will be placed in the Spring of 2016 with Pauline’s family in Rocky Mount, N.C. Carolina was always “home” in her heart. She is now truly Home.
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Burnham and his wife, Liza, of Wellington, Fla.; three grandchildren, Steven Burnham, Rachel Buonanducci and her husband, Glenn and Jamie Burnham; and two great-grandchildren, Natalia and Cadance Sales. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church St., Middletown. Burial was followed in Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Donations in Eileen’s memory can be made to Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., Middlefield, CT 06455. To share memories or send condolences to the Burnham family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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MIDDLEFIELD — Eileen Marie (Matsen) Burnham, 82, of Middlefield, wife of John L. Burnham for 60 years, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at home with her family by her side. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Helen (Footit) Matsen. Eileen lived in Middlefield since 1955 and was an administrative assistant for 20 years at Regional School District 13. Along with her husband, Eileen is survived by two sons, Charles Burnham and his wife, Angela, of Killingworth and Richard
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Middlefield anniversary Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords meetings planned
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords schedule rehearsals on Tuesdays, at the St. month.) Francis Msgr. Fox Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call Everyone’s involvement 860-342-3120 or visit www.vocalchords20.org. is welcome. Volunteers are needed for subcommittees and to coordinate events. For more information, conmore local food. Food sales uct and more profit locally tact Chris Hurlbert at Mid- From Page 8 should be more about eating for people who do choose to dlefield Park and Recreation, healthy and sustaining local drink milk? 860-349-7122. ies of many products have food resources rather than If the dairy industry is become big business. Even “raining money” on big corstruggling due to decreased organic vegetables are getporations that seduce us into sales, the dairy association ting in on home delivery. thinking that what they have Why shouldn’t the local dairy should be asking what are wiser consumers looking for? created is better than anyfarmer do the same? Deliver thing nature can provide. It’s doubtful the answer is real milk. For real people. Still wondering why we Big business dairy produc- milk created by Coca-Cola, because consumption of soda have the best health care in ers selling the most prois dropping. Our bodies need the world, but not the best cessed forms of milk won’t health? Think about it. fewer processed foods, not be jumping up and down The writer is the founder of more. about that idea, but what ProNatural Physicians Group, Consumers shift supply is better for the public: Big LLC, 355 New Britain Road, and demand. Consumers profits for big business, or a should demand real food and Berlin. better, more natural prod-
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little paws under it, like something out of a cartoon.) I was recently at my eye doctor’s office, waiting for those drops to dilate my pupils, when I overheard a woman talking about her misgivings about the combination of cats and Christmas trees. She said she had
three crazy cats, and she did not think it would go well if she put them anywhere near a tree, and so the tree will be put downstairs, away from them. Doubts washed over me again. I don’t have a downstairs or an upstairs, or a safe place for my little tree to escape Shiloh’s assaults. And there will be assaults. As I was pondering the sit-
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uation, my eye doctor came back into the room and told me a little story that had me laughing so hard I was crying. He and his family had gotten a real tree, and it seems that his golden retriever got a bit confused. “He must have thought he was outside,” my eye doctor said, “because he left a present for us under the tree, and it was not the kind of present we wanted. It didn’t even have a bow on it.” Okay, I’ve thought about it, and I’m going to take the plunge. A real tree it is! I know the perils that may be lying in wait. But I so love a Christmas tree. And I really would rather not spend another year looking at that conglomeration of sticks (a.k.a my driftwood tree) that has been trying to pass itself off as a holiday decoration. So if my fears actually come to pass, and Shiloh knocks down my tree so many times that it just gives up and decides to stay down for the count, or if he has nibbled every single one of the ornaments off, I hope you don’t mind if I come to your house and sit by your intact tree. 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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Services - The United Churches of Durham schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. Holy Communion, open to all, is scheduled for the first Sunday of each month. The church is located at 228 Main St. Christian Education The United Churches of Durham schedules Christian Education classes for Sundays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., before intergenerational worship at 10 a.m. This gives children, youth/ young adults and adults their own time to learn, then to attend worship together. Classes meet in the Lower Level of the Fellowship Hall at the United Churches, 228 Main St.
Middlefield Federated Church The Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St., offers the free use of its building to community-based groups that need a place to meet or host activities. The church has several spacious meeting rooms of different sizes and includes carpeted parlors for smaller gatherings, as well as a large open hall with tables, seating and a fully equipped kitchen attached. There is also a spacious parking lot. For more information or to reserve a space, call the church office at 860-349-9881 or email office@mfcct.org.
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Government Meetings Committee, Durham Volunteer Firehouse, 7 p.m. Inland/Wetlands, Town (Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for Hall, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 updates.) Board of Finance, Town Thursday, Dec. 10 Zoning Board of Appeals, Hall, 7 p.m. Agriculture Commission, Town Hall, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 Wednesday, Dec. 16 Durham Volunteer AmbuSenior Citizen Board, lance Corps, 205 Main St., 7 Durham Activity Center, 1 p.m. p.m. Recreation Committee, Monday, Dec. 14 Board of Selectmen, Town Durham Activity Center, 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning, LiHall, 7 p.m. Public Safety Renovations brary, 7:30 p.m.
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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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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.
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275 Research Pkwy Meriden, CT 06450 203-608-7157 www.facebook.com/SilverCitySportsBarandGrill The place for all your favorite Sports. New Happy Hour menu & drink specials. Relax and enjoy spending time with your friends and family.
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Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
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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Children’s literature competition to be held Shoreline Arts Alliance has scheduled the 16th annual New Voices in Children’s Literature: Tassy Walden Awards competition. The contest affords unpublished Connecticut authors and illustrators of children’s books the opportunity to have manuscripts and portfolios re-
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Volunteers needed for tax preparation assistance Volunteers are needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help low-to moderate-income households prepare and file tax returns. VITA is a national program of the IRS, and volunteers are trained and certified to ensure that working families and individuals are filing for all of the appropriate tax credits. The program also helps families who might be struggling financially by sav-
ing them costly fees associated with tax preparation and rapid refund loans. The program is looking for volunteers for two VITA sites, located in downtown Middletown, to provide free tax preparation assistance for eligible taxpayers. Tax preparation is offered Jan. 23 through April 12, at Middlesex United Way, 100 Riverview Center and at NEAT’s office on Main Street. No prior experience is nec-
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Seven steps for making identity protection part of your routine The theft of your identity, especially personal information such as your name, Social Security number, address and children’s names, can be traumatic and frustrating. In this online era, it’s important to always be on guard. The IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure you understand the dangers to your personal and financial data. Taxes. Security. Together. Working in partnership with you, we can make a difference. Seven steps you can make part of your routine to protect your tax and financial information: 1. Read your credit card and banking statements carefully and often – watch for
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Mindfulness showed courage by accepting this mission,” Heckler told the Board of Education at a November meeting. Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Veronesi was impressed by the communication and values expressed. “When you have first graders tweeting into space, that’s good stuff,” Veronesi said. More locally, students designed posters and logos to promote or represent the Core Ethical Values as part of the “CEV Challenge.” Those pictures were displayed at
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2005 Dodge
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$
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AT
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE SALE
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2012 JEEP COMPASS LTD
19,469
$
27735-06
CPO 29K Mi, SUV, AWD V6 STK#4138P
$
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$
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27,569
27735-01
GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO $
2012 RAM 1500 SLT
23,989
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2013 DODGE DURANGO CREW
2012 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
27735-07
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2012 JEEP
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE SALE
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2012 FORD FUSION SEL
3,288
3,288
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ALL MAKES & MODELS
Optima
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ALDERMAN SERVICES
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2003 Chevrolet 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Silverado
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$
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SOUTHINGTON- 1st flr, 2 BR, 1 BA, KIT, LR, bsemt w/W/D hkups, appls, off St prkg. No 1500+S/F Loft apts 1 & pets/smkg. $975. 8602 BR avail. All newly 621-5128. leave mess. renovated. Prime loc., on business VM. right off hghwy., close to mall, hospital and all WLFD - 3rd flr, 4 rms, transportation. Avail. priv. enclosed front immed. 917-566-6672 porch, off st. prkg, no smkg/pets $800 + sec. 203-265-1070 Duplex – 2 fl., 4BR, LR, DR, new renov. KIT, H/HW w/gas, $1,200 WLFD- Quiet 2nd Flr studio, appl.,residential mo. + 1 mo. + sec. Call area, patio, storage, off 917-687-6648. st prkg, no pets! $725 + utils. 203 269 9755. MERIDEN- 1BR & 2BR avail. Stove & fridge, H WLGFD - 2 BR Town & HW Incld. Lease, House, BA , laundry Sec & Refs. 203-239hkps, off st prkg, no 7657 / 203-314-7300 pets, no smoking, $1,000.(203) 631-5219 MERIDEN- 2 BR, 1st fl. Free W/D, storage, 2 car prkg, hw flrs. $1,100 mo. + 2 mo. sec. 203-589-1147 or 203-935-1039
MERIDEN- 2 BRs starting $800. H/HW incld. Off st prkg. Avail immed. 203-886-7016. MERIDEN - 3BR TH, GAR, cul-de-sac, WD hkp, rent inct, $1,000, sec & app fee. Maier Prop, (203) 235-1000.
Mobile Homes For Sale MERIDEN/ WlFD PREOWNED , Lg 2 BR HOME, EXC. COND. IN QUIET UPSCALE PARK, FIN., AVAIL $29,900. CALL 203 799 7731
ANTIQUE - Queen Anne cedar chest. Selling on ebay for $200+ asking $99. (860) 621-5949.
Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 Dishwaher - 2008 , Bosch / Black., under counter type, $75.00 Excellent Cond. 203 237 7646
Furniture & Appliances
BERLIN – Room for rent in 3 BR house, access to Rte 372 & Berlin Trnpke. $650 utils. incl., GAR-$50 extra / Meriden - 5 rm, 2br, 1st MERIDEN - 525 Crown mo. (860) 836-9689. St., large 1 BR Condo fl, quiet, no smk/pets recently renovated, Sec. 1 months rent Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. $825 mo. (203) 856$950 mo. 203 235 3304 NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! 6472. 203 427 3764
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Meriden - WLFD Line, Large Modern 2 BR Condo. Laundry. No Pets. $925 + Utils. 203 245 9493
1995 Dodge Ram 3500 Dump 4x4, diesel, full power, 140K,1 owner. No rust. Dealer srv. Many new parts. MERIDEN - 2 BR, $12,500.203-715-0101 MACHINE OPERATORS Great South Meriden - 2nd & 3rd shift. FT neighborhood 850.00 w/ benefits. Apply in mo. utils not incl. no person: Accel 508 N. pets, no smking, 2 mo. Colony St., Meriden. sec. (203) 238-0566.
ONLINE Auction Nominal Opening Bid: $10,000 5 Washington Heights, Meriden, CT 5BR 1.5BA 3,424sf+/Bidding starts December 13 williamsauction.com or call 800.982.0425 Daniel S. Nelson Re Lic REB0788424 Buyer’s Premium may apply
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Condos For Rent
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the State and Federal Fair Housing Acts which make it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination, or any intention to make any such preference or limitation, based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, handicap, ancestry, marital status, age, lawful source of income and sexual orientation. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.
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ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical in- FOUND - Do you know me? Very friendly and struments, signs, arclean cat that seems cade games, cameras, to be someone’s pet. pre 1970 sports memMiscellaneous This cat is hanging orabilia, plus more. For Sale around Rose Circle One item or entire esMeriden area. Call Call INFANT CARSEAT – 2 tate contents. 203-235-5503 for more strollers: 1 small, 1 860-718-5132. information. standard. FREE. (860) FOUND - Women’s Sil828-3620. ver bracelet, on Prince Lift Chair , Infinity Stops St., Wallingford. 12/4. $375 or best off. Less (203) 238-1610. than 1 yr. old, beige , DEE’S ANTIQUES James 203 231 6377 Special Notices Buying Collectibles, Music Instruments Jewelry & Silver. & Instruction China, Glass, Military, PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD - Sun Publishing Musical. Anything Drum Set - Mapex Co. will exercise every old & unusual. Single Saturn Pro Series. 6 care to prevent errors item to an estate. piece all symbols and in advertisements.203-235-8431. hardware. $1,200 Upon placing an ad, Call Eric 203 687 3175 our representatives will read the ad back for GET PAID TODAY accuracy. If possible, a Wanted: antiques, jewfaxed or emailed proof elry, instruments, etc. will be provided. The Estate sales services. Music By Roberta advertiser is responsi(203) 631-6697. Perform + Instruct ble for checking the Voice lessons - all ages accuracy of their ad+levels,piano beginnervertisement as pubinterm. (203) 630-9295. lished on the first day. HORSE CARE - Some AM/PM hours in exchange for riding, etc. Exp. preferred, but will train. 203-213-8833
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TORO SNOW BLOWER 824 – 8 HP, $200 OBO. (860) 712-9948
BOSTON TERRIER – Mix puppies, $300 incls. vet check & 1st set of shots. Ready 12/10. (203) 631-4770
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WARNING - Your pet deserves a loving home, please be aware that these ads might CLEANEST FIREWOOD get the attention of inALL CASH FOR in the state! who will sell MILITARY ITEMS Free Firewood Kindling dividuals your pet for research $240 full cord delivered. 203-237-6575 or breeding purposes. Discounts over 2, Please screen reover 4 and picked up. ALWAYS BUYING spondents carefully South Meriden. when giving animals Mike 203 631-2211 CASH PAID away. YOUR PET WILL THANK YOU! Vintage Electronics, Mu- CLEAN FIREWOOD $225 per cord. Cut, sical Instruments, split and delivered. Amps, Ham Equip(203) 376-2805. ment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. Tree Length 860-707-9350 WANTED TO BUY Military Items CASH PAID 203-238-3308
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INLAW!
Oversized raised ranch on 1.5 acre lot in a beautiful neighborhood. House includes a 1 Bedroom apartment with separate entrance offering multiple opportunities - perfect for an in-law suite, a home office, or rent it out for extra income! The main home contains 4 Bedrooms, a FP’d Living Room, FP’d Family Room, 3 full baths and deck overlooking a very private rear yard. Newer 2 car detached garage, shed, and large fenced-in area for gardening! $339,900
PRIVATE LOT!
Custom built one owner home located in private, idyllic setting! Classic New England Saltbox Colonial set on over 2 acres at the end of a private road. Spacious MBR suite, 1st flr den, living rm w/ f.p. & formal dining rm. Oversized 2 car garage with walk up to full loft perfect for shop area! Large deck overlooking beautiful backyard. Only $349,900
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS!
One of a kind offering! Newer, Custom built oversized ranch with incredible views! Set for back and high above the road this home offers complete privacy. Huge 30x60 garage w/ 15 ft open span ceilings, 200 amp electric, heat, water, lift & room for 9 cars. Heated inground pool w/ Jacuzzi. Extensive wrap around decking capturing the outstanding views! The house has an open floor plan w/ cathedral ceilings & skylights, MBR suite with full bath and slider to deck. Home is in immaculate condition and has manicured grounds. $420,000
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
Updated Colonial in desirable neighborhood! Nothing to do but move in. Recently remodeled kitchen, newer roof, windows, furnace, C-air, hardwood floors and paint. 1st floor family rm w/ f.p., living room w/ vaulted ceilings & formal dinning rm. Finished walk out lower level. Large 3 season Sunroom & deck overlooking incredible private yard. Best Value in Durham! Only $349,900!
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4 bedroom Colonial on private road with only 2 other neighbors! Sit on your front patio and enjoy the beautiful mountain views! Enormous front to back living & dining room with elegant raised paneling, inlayed hard wd flrs, crown molding, high ceilings and oversized windows providing abundant natural light. High End eat-in kitchen w/ island, granite counters, tile backsplash, bar & cabinet, S.S. appliances and breakfast nook overlooking completely private backyard. First floor family rm w/ f.p. & sliders to large deck. Only $414,900
BEST BACKYARD IN DURHAM!
Reduced! 3 bedroom ranch with incredible park like grounds! Deep, sunny & private back year that ends at your own babbling brook. The extensive gardens and mature plantings are perfect for someone who loves nature. Sit on you deck or patio and overlook this special setting everyday! The home features a 1 car garage, c-air, hardwood floors & living room w/ fireplace. All for only $229,900
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