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Durham annual town budget meeting draws a large crowd By Sue VanDerzee Town Times Used to a few dozen stalwart citizens at town budget meetings, particularly when that budget has decreased from the current year, it was a surprise to see the auditorium at Coginchaug High School filling with people on Monday, May 11. What exactly were people coming to vote on? Oh yes, of course, there was that matter of a net town budget of $3.7 million (gross $5.1 million minus approximately $1.5 million in non-tax income – fees, grants, state and federal aid, etc.), but still... The first item on the agenda made the interest abundantly clear as Fred Raley rose to nominate Peter Cascini for the Region 13 Board of Education, a challenge to incumbent board president and avowed re-election candidate Tom Hennick. Raley
DMIAAB burglary There was a break-in at DMIAAB (Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board) on Cherry Hill Road in Middlefield last week and a certain amount of monetary receipts were taken. Durham First Selectman Laura Francis and Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw will meet to discuss security measures. At this time, the burglary is under investigation, and if you have any information call Troop F at (860) 3992100. Stephanie Wilcox
noted that Cascini is a past president and active member of the local Exchange Club, chairman of the town’s Economic Development Commission and a person with a strong academic (MBA) and business background. Former First Selectman and State Representative Ray Kalinowski rose to add his nod of approval. “We are fortunate to have such a candidate with a background in cost management and a discerning eye,” he said. “He (Cascini) is a great asset to the town.” Board of Finance member and realtor Jay Berardino noted that “Cascini’s goal to provide a world class education for competition at a world class level and stretch dollars while doing so” matched his own goal as a Board of Finance member. “As a realtor, I watch people move to town for the educational system and leave town because of high taxes,” he concluded.
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Touch-A-Truck, Ride-A-Truck, kids of all ages enjoy Middlefield Volunteer Fire event
Above, from left, Brian Dumas, probationary firefighter, and firefighter Israel Cuellar, show visitors a Middlefield fire truck and how they use their radios. They were participating in the May 9 Touch-a-Truck event at Peckham Park sponsored by the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company. More photos on page 31. Photo by Sue VanDerzee
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District 13 Strategic Plan:Where are we going? In this issue ... ents, community members kind of like a blueprint for By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Suppose you’re going on a vacation. Would you go without a map (or your trusty GPS system)? Probably not, and that’s one reason why District 13 is embarking on their fourth Strategic Plan. It helps them know where they’re going. Every five years, District 13 gathers teachers, administrators, support staff, Board of Education members, par-
and students to produce a Strategic Plan. You may have read or heard that as a member of the community, you are encouraged to sign up for an action team to help develop the plans that will implement the new strategies, but what is a strategic plan anyway? To quote Superintendent Susan Viccaro, “The Strategic Plan is what guides the district to what needs to get done in a five year period —
where we’re going, but very broad,” she explained. “It highlights the areas we think we need to focus on and also the real specifics of what to focus on.” It is the blueprint for making reallife decisions. If the Strategic Plan emphasizes that students learn about the latest technologies, then, in a budget crunch, buying new computers might trump See Strategic, page 29
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Corrections 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. The Mercy High School honor roll published last week included a few mix-ups among Durham students. Earning High Honors were senior Erica Mason and sophomores Shannon McAuliffe and Isabelle Owens. Earning First Honors were senior Alexandra Little and sophomores Allison Kennedy and Allison Pearson. Earning Second Honors were senior Hayley Noel, sophomores Caitlin Kask and Erin Peterson, and freshwoman Morgan McNulty.
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The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears A Who – we’ve read these books, page by dogeared page, and now these fantastical characters will take the stage at Coginchaug Regional High School on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. Just imagine a world where anything’s possible – a man elephant in a tree, a person too tiny to see, a heroic child and dreams running wild! Beloved Seuss stories and themes are woven together in this colorful musical that follows the adventures of the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and a gaggle of delightful Seuss characters who try to restore harmony to the Jungle of Nool. The Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty give a Seussian spin to the score, which cleverly combines a gumbo of musical styles – from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild for “Oh, the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!” Actors in the Coginchaug performance will include:
Emily Shoemaker as the Cat in the Hat, Joe Oblon as JoJo, Bobby Ober as Horton the Elephant, Hannah Gossner as Gertrude McFuzz, Liana Braga as Mayzie LaBird, Kelly Dorsey as the Sour Kangaroo and Zach Martowski and Alyssa Onofreo as Mr. and Mrs. Mayor. Tickets for this hour long show are $2 and will be sold at the door. Come to a magical, musical place where helping a friend, never giving up and keeping a promise come alive in a witty, wild and wonderful tale that will delight the young and young at heart!
lice K-9 demonstration, a pet agility course and more. For those attendees that bring their pets, the Durham Veterinary Hospital will provide micro chipping at a nominal fee of $35, free nail clipping, free pet photos, pet Reiki and a pet psychic! For more information, visit www.durhampetfair.com or send an e-mail to willy@helpwillysfriends.org.
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For the next several weeks, sections of the playscape at Peckham Park in Middlefield will be roped off for refinishing purposes and will not be usable. This will likely fall on days with nice weather, as the work can only be done on days that don’t rain. Check with Park and Rec director Chris Hurlbert at (860) 3497122 the day you’d like to use the playscape to learn if it is off limits.
Everyone is invited to participate in the first annual Durham pet fair jointly organized by Durham Veterinary Hospital and Help Willy’s Friends. This event will be held at the Durham Veterinary Hospital, located at 178 Parmalee Hill Rd. on Sunday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature local merchants, adoptable pets, live music, wine tasting and a silent auction. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and free kettle korn. Children’s activities will include a DJ, face painting, touch-atruck, fun house, a state po-
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The Middlefield Board of Finance’s Thursday, May 8, meeting was devoted to finalizing the budget for presentation to the town. This was complicated by the board’s uncertainty over what the final school budget will be due to the school budget’s impact on the mill rate. The board discussed a number of options as to what mill rate to present, revolving around whether to factor in the school’s proposed $10,800,000 budget or its $10,600,000 budget for 2008-09. This was further complicated by the board’s worries that the ECS grant may be lower for the next budget year than it is for this year. While member Paul Pizzo suggested using the school’s current year funding in the hopes that the school would reduce their proposed budget, the board went with the higher amount to avoid a potential budgeting shortfall. Furthermore, the board will apply $150,000 from the reserve fund to offset the mill rate increase. By their current proposal, the mill rate will go up .26 mills, from 25.92
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Farmers’ Market organization. If anyone has information relating to this inexplicable behavior, please notify market master Melynda Naples of Deerfield Farms or Laura Francis, First Selectman. Meanwhile, you are cordially invited to attend the next Farmers’ Market on Thursday, May 21, from 3-6 p.m. on the Durham Town Green. of legal notices, leaving it at $10,000. The board wants to reduce the full page legal notices to smaller write-ups that refer people to town hall
to see the full notices. Street lighting was reduced by $17,000, putting it at $50,000. As the $67,000 amount is set by how many
lights the town uses, Pizzo noted that the town will just have to find a way to reduce
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Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the United Churches Hall, 228 Main St. in Durham, at 7:30 a.m. today and every Friday. Midstate BNI has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in business for local businesspeople through member referrals, while providing higher levels of accountability and service to customers. Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 349-5626 for more information. Blood Drive Coginchaug High School will host a blood drive today. Call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to make an appointment. Fajita Fest The Spanish Honor Society at Coginchaug Regional High School will host its ninth annual Fajita Fiesta at the CRHS cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious food from Jalapeno Heaven, a Mariachi trio, a silent auction and a small Mexican market where you can “bargain” for your purchases. The cost for this event is $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens, children five and under eat for free. Reserve tickets by calling Marilyn Horn at (860) 349-7215, ext 264.
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May 16 Giant Tag Sale Middlefield Lions will hold a giant tag sale on the corner of Main Street and Cherry Hill Road from 8:30 to 3 p.m. Kids Only Tag Sale Just Kids Tag Sale at the Levi Coe Library, Middlefield, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come browse and buy if you’re a kid! Old MacDudley Day Spend a day on the Dudley Farm during Old MacDudley Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Try your hand at rope twisting, butter churning, hand laundry, seed planting, a scavenger hunt and quilting while listening to the Dudley String Band and watching sheep sheared. Name the Rooster Contest. Dudley Farm is located on the corner of Routes 77 and 80, in North Guilford. For information, call (203) 4570770.
Live Music Greg Marino will perform at 9 p.m. a special one-hour show at the Cypress Grill in Middletown. The show will be videotaped for his MySpace page. This is an hour of original music. All welcome! Free Concert Bulgarian-born percussionist Svet Stoyanov and violinist Moni Simeonov will perform on at 2 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Call (860) 347-2528 for more information. Rep. Lesser Office Hours State Representative Matt Lesser (D-Durham, Middlefield and Middletown) will be holding office hours from 10 a.m. to noon at the Third Congretational Church in Westfield at 94 Miner Street to hear people’s thoughts and concerns.
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May 17 Pet Fair Enjoy the first annual Durham pet fair at the Durham Veterinary Hospital, 178 Parmalee Hill Rd., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature local merchants, adoptable pets, live music, wine tasting and a silent auction. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and free kettle korn. Children’s activities will include a DJ, face painting, touch-atruck, fun house, a state police K-9 demonstration, a pet agility course and more. For those attendees who bring their pets, the Durham Veterinary Hospital will provide micro chipping for $35, free nail clipping, free pet photos, pet Reiki and a pet psychic! For more information visit www.durhampetfair.com. Benefit for Frank Calamaro Together the Eagles Club, the Moose Lodge, the Kociuszk Society (K-Club) and the Polish Falcons are hosting an event to raise money for their fraternal brother Frank Calamaro. Frank lost everything on Friday, March 20, in
a devastating house fire that occurred only weeks after Frank lost Rose, his wife of over 50 years. The event takes place from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Falcon’s Grove, 144 Prout Hill Rd., in Middletown, and will include hamburgers, hotdogs, picnic-style buffet, beer, wine and soda. Tickets are available at the clubs hosting the event and from Joe Geruch at the Middlefield Town Hall. There will be raffles, door prizes and a 50/50, with live entertainment from 2 to 5 p.m. with Bob Giannotti and Friends. Call Joe at (860) 3497112 for more information. Green Fest Seventeen Middlesex County libraries will present Green Fest - a celebration of going green in our community. The free festival, the highlight of the libraries’ county-wide “Greening Our Valley” initiative, will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Middlesex Community College’s Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Rd. in Middletown. All ages are invited and admission is free. The festival will feature educational materials, giveaways and games, circus-themed food, discussions, and at 3 p.m., a performance of ARTFARM’s Circus for a Fragile Planet. Bring your own water bottle for a chance to win an eco-surprise. Visit www.greeningourvalley.org for information. Trial by Jury Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury will be presented at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 20 Catlin St. in Meriden, at 4 p.m. with a reception after and a bridal fashion show at 3:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $10, available by calling (203) 2372493; $15 at the door. Concert Richard Wm. Donohue will conduct the New England Chamber Choir and Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. in the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane in Madison. Donations will be accepted. Call (203) 245-2739.
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May 18 Grade Six to Seven The grade six to seven parent orientation meeting will be held at Strong School at 7 p.m.
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May 19 PFLAG Meeting Greater New Haven/Shoreline Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays) meets to offer support, information and education and to advocate for LGBT loved ones. Meetings are held at the Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring Street in New Haven, the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For info, e-mail greaternewhavenpflag@yahoo.com or call (203) 458-0493. Planning for Future Care The Village at South Farms will host “Keeping Your Money in the Family: What you Need to Know About Family Caregiver Agreements” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 645 Saybrook Rd., Middletown. Several speakers will discuss how a carefully structured agreement and proper record-keeping can help prevent future Medicaid qualification problems, family misunderstandings, liability or litigation, and ensure the best care for loved ones. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP by calling (860) 344-8788. JLPA The John Lyman Parent Association meets at 7 p.m. at Lyman School. Grant Seekers Seminar “Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits” will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. This hour-long program will provide a step-by-step checklist to help increase your organization’s readiness for foundation fundraising. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with other nonprofits and to learn more about grant information and other library materials beneficial to nonprofit agencies. Refreshments will be served. Contact the Information Department at (860) 347-2520 for more details. Ancestry Class Learn how to research your family history with a class on Ancestry® Library Edition from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. This informational workshop will teach search techniques to get you started in genealogy research
using this online resource available only at your library. Basic familiarity with computers is required. To register, call (860)-347-2520 or visit the Information Desk on the second floor. Skin Cancer Screening For those who are uninsured and underinsured, MidState Medical Center in Meriden will hold a free skin screening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please call (203) 694-8353 to register for a spot. Screenings are located in the Radiation Oncology Waiting Area at MidState Medical Center.
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Seussical at CRHS The Coginchaug High School music department will present Seussical, a one-hour musical based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved characters, at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Tickets $2 at the door. Elementary students will have the opportunity to see this show in two May 19 performances during the day with all students bussed to the high school auditorium for the show. TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information call Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433. Eucharist & Healing Service The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., in Durham, will hold a Eucharistic and healing service each Wednesday at 9 a.m. Call (860) 349-9644 for more information. Hearing Seminar Masonicare is hosting a free audiology seminar to provide information on enhanced hearing at 2 p.m. at the Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford. Attendees will receive a $200 coupon off the purchase price of one hearing aid and $400 off the price of two hearing aids. Refreshments will be served. Reservations for the free program are required; call 1-888679-9997. Garden Help Representatives from agencies such as the Middletown Recycling Program, Middlesex County Extension Service and the Connecticut More on next page ...
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May 21 Church Program The Church of the Epiphany presents the “3D Plan/Journey to Wholeness” at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall,on Main Street in Durham. This on-going program is for eating right, living well and loving God. The 3D plan will help you to make gradual changes that are positive, practical and proven to become permanent. Tot Time A weekly playgroup for children aged 0-5 in our communities will be held at the Middlefield Community Center today and every Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m. Call (860) 349-0258 for more info. Farmers’ Market Come to the Durham Green today and every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. The market will feature local produce, spices, flowers, dairy products, baked goods and more. Author to Speak Author Charlie Barber will speak at the Durham Public Library at 7 p.m. as part of Mental Health month. Call
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May 22 NPR without the Dignity Executive producer Doug Berman brings hosts from his NPR programs “Car Talk” and “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” for a lively discussion of these wellloved shows. Guests will include “Car Talk” brothers Ray Magliozzi and Thomas Magliozzi and Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell of “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” NPR Without the Dignity will take place at 8 p.m. at Wesleyan’s Crowell Concert Hall, located across the street from 45 Wyllys Avenue in Middletown. Admission to the program is $50, and admission to the preprogram reception and reserved seating at the main program is
$100. For tickets, call the Wesleyan box office at (860) 685-3355, or visit http://www.wesleyan.edu/b oxoffice for 24-hour ticketing.
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May 23 Art Workshop In this session of ongoing workshops, Aleta Gudelski, of Durham, will guide adults and teens who are developing a comprehensive art portfolio for admission to college art programs. Meet once a month from 9:30-noon to set and complete specific portfolio goals. Cost is $50. Call (860) 663-5593 or e-mail artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com or visit
www.artscenterkillingworth.org. Arts and Crafts Fair First Church of Christ, 190 Main St. in Middletown, will hold a spring arts and craft fair from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Vendors will include jewelry by Sarah Ravetto and Alison Babcock, handmade bags by Barbara Lofstrom, yard art and birdhouses by Sherry Crosier and Doug Hirte, woodwork by Windhorse Woods, Shari Lucas photography, Bud Haines bird carving and Susan Ferraro’s specialty foods. Soup, salad and quiche will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (860) 3466657 for more information.
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Some things require “seizing the day” or “Carpe diem” as the famous Latin phrase goes, and among those are a spring trip through Lyman Orchards. There’s nothing quite like a road through blooming apple or peach or pear trees, the air itself slightly sweet and the soft hum of bees hanging over all. However, it’s a spectacle that doesn’t last long, so “seize the day” and get up to the orchards before the blossoms are gone! Of course, the fruit is nice, too! Photo submitted by Karen Augeri
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mittee directly paid Gaffey’s personal credit card bills for many claimed committee expenditures. According to state law, a person should be reimbursed only after paying bills from his or her personal funds. The process used to ask for payment from the committee was also faulty, elections enforcement concluded, saying that Gaffey would telephone Ceneviva’s secretary - someone not formally involved with the committee - to request payment. The agreement also states that paying for legislative conferences is not a lawful use of a political action committee, and indicates that Gaffey told the commission he was unaware they were not permissible expenditures. For many of those trips, Gaffey was reimbursed twice for his expenditures. Those expenses totaled $2,804.48, and the Elections Enforcement Commission determined that the overpayments to Gaffey resulted in his receiving political action committee funds for personal use a violation of state statute. Upon learning of the duplications, Gaffey reimbursed his political action committee $1,548.01 before being told by elections enforcement to refrain from paying the remaining balance until the case was closed. According to Andrews, Gaffey will not have to pay the rest of the amount because of the agreement. The documents also show
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HARTFORD - State Sen. Thomas P. Gaffey, D-Meriden, will pay a $6,000 penalty for misusing political action committee funds and for billing both the state and his committee for nearly $3,000 in expenditures. It’s the second largest fine lodged against a sitting elected official for campaign finance violations, according to the state Elections Enforcement Commission. Gaffey’s committee treasurer, Meriden attorney Dennis A. Ceneviva, also was penalized. He will pay a $3,000 fine for failing to require documentation prior to approving Gaffey’s expenditures, for not itemizing expenditures and for not providing receipts on time or at all. The fines were part of agreements unanimously approved by the state Elections Enforcement Commission Wednesday and were a result of an extensive investigation into Gaffey’s political action committee - the Government Action Fund - launched by the commission in January 2008. The investigation covered the committee’s operation from 2004 to 2007. In addition to paying the fines, Gaffey, a 14-year legislator, agreed to close out the Government Action Fund within 30 days and forfeit its balance to the state. The committee’s last finance reports show a balance of about $20,000, but the commission estimates that after expenses,
the forfeiture will be about $10,000. That forfeiture money and the money that Gaffey and Ceneviva personally pay in fines will be put into the state’s General Fund. The agreement also prevents Gaffey from controlling or establishing a political action committee for one year, and prevents Ceneviva from serving as treasurer for a candidate, party or political action committee for a year. When the year is up, if the two wish to resume those roles, they agreed to attend a seminar on campaign finance law. It took more than a year to reconstruct four years’ worth of Government Action Fund records before reaching a conclusion, said Joan M. Andrews, the enforcement director for the Elections Enforcement Commission. “Quite frankly, this was a mess,” she said. “I have acknowledged my responsibility for the errors made,” Gaffey said Wednesday, “and recognize that I should have been more attentive to the details and requirements of the reimbursement process.” He apologized to his family, colleagues and constituents. The nine-page agreement signed by Gaffey covered a variety of violations. Financial filings were incomplete and certain required disclosures were missing. Gaffey requested and received payment from the committee directly to his personal cell phone account. The agreement also states that the political action com-
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District 13 Board of Education listens to residents’ theories on budget defeat; will ask for wage concessions of the public speaking their minds and suggesting reasons why the budget failed. Steve Wlodkowski, of Durham, told the board one of the main reasons he voted “no” on the budget was because he was upset about raises. “To me, wages are a big part of the budget, and I’m not here to see anyone lose their job, just to put on a wide angle lens,” he said. “If it’s really all about the kids, then I would say ‘OK, if class size is so important, I need to concede and take a zero.’” Durham resident Josh Stockdale said he, too, is in favor of concessions if possible, but not interested in seeing positions get cut from the budget. He also noted that he doesn’t think the budget failed because of the “teacher issue,” in other words the teacher added to the ID program at Memorial Middle School to reduce class sizes from 26, 27 and 27. “If it was a teacher issue, (the budget) would have failed in both towns,” he suggested. “I can understand not listening to me or a room of 30 people, but (Memorial principal) Kevin Brough stood up that day to say we need a
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After a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, to essentially look at why the referendum on the 2009-2010 education budget failed and where to go from here, the Board of Education decided it is time to seek union concessions. When the budget went to referendum on May 4, the board had not formally asked for concessions. Chairman Tom Hennick explained that a few months earlier, the board asked Superintendent Susan Viccaro to broach the topic with the unions to find out how they felt about it, and the signal she got was a definite “no.” “There are pitfalls in seeking concessions, and we thought we could put together a successful budget without them, but we were clearly wrong,” Hennick said. The Personnel Policy Committee agreed to take the lead in negotiating concessions, though the board isn’t sure what will happen or if contracts will have to be opened. Though there was some talk on what’s to come in the next few weeks, the majority of the meeting was members
teacher, and if anybody knows, it’s him.” Later in the meeting, Viccaro noted that some children have either moved out of the district or switched to the Contemporary program for next year, which brings class sizes, if there remains only three teachers, down to 25 students per class. Though the board did not discuss what this means, it may factor in when working on the budget over the next few weeks. A new sign welcomes families and visitors to John In another discussion, Lyman School. Students at Strong School, under some people felt the budget the direction of parent Russ Hassmann, designed failed because it was poorly explained to the public. several choices for the sign. John Lyman students “The small pamphlet (on selected a final winner, and the new sign is now lothe budget) that was sent cated right in front of the school courtyard. Pichome is lacking,” said Midtured above with the new sign are Sam Marteka, Kadlefield resident Scott Wheeltrina Anderson and Katelyn Richardson. er. “I voted ‘no’ because I didPhoto submitted n’t know where every single item for the taxpayer was going.” how or when the budget in the budget’s development Viccaro responded that the process even starts. than just at the district hearpamphlet was cut back last At the same time, the ing. They felt much was year to save money, but she board said it would be benefi- brought forward at the disand the board understood cial for them to know the real See BOE, page 25 the validity of Wheeler’s concerns of the public sooner point. Other comments from the audience having to do Jason Glazer, DMD Kate Glazer, DMD with communication issues included that people may not realize the entire budget binder is available to them and that people don’t know
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I haven’t heard that old saying in awhile, but it is truer today than perhaps ever before. Once upon a time, “Here today, gone tomorrow” was a bromide applied to troubles, but also a reflection on the human condition at its most basic. Here we are today, reading this newspaper; tomorrow, who knows? Life comes with no guarantees. Today, however, while the former applications still ring true – troubles never last and there still are no guarantees for the future – the 24-7 news blitz in which we find ourselves provides a new dimension to that old phrase. Last week in Town Times, we used pages and pages to explain swine flu, or H1N1, to our readers. A girl in Middlefield had tested positive for the disease and information about what that might mean was literally unfolding minute by minute, hour by hour. This week, you will read almost nothing about H1N1 at all – except a reference in Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw’s column and a passing remark by Durham First
Selectman Laura Francis in the report on a selectman’s meeting. Now we know, given the perspective of a week’s time, that Middlefield’s case was among several dozen statewide and hundreds nationally, most of whom recovered very nicely. The panic has been downgraded as public health officials around the world seem to have reached agreement that this flu is more like the seasonal flu that arrives each year than like the 1918-1919 pandemic that killed millions. That is a welcome finding, indeed, though the old phrase still applies ... We do not know quite yet whether this flu has pandemic potential in next winter’s flu season. What we do know is that we are as safe as we ever are, for now, and that’s all we can ever really know. So, along with Jon Brayshaw, I will say to our readers: “It’s spring. Play ball, go see the orchards in bloom, and hug your kids and grandkids. Here today, gone tomorrow still apllies.” Sue VanDerzee
Letters to the Editor
Tip a Firefighter a success
Thank you to all who supported our “Tip-a-Firefighter” night at Applebee’s in Wallingford on May 11. The event was a great success. It was nice to serve our friends and neighbors in a different, non-emergency capacity! We hope to host another night in the fall… so stay tuned! Durham Volunteer Fire Compant
Sorry not to have Bill Lintz to vote for
When we attended the annual meeting at Coginchaug High School on Monday evening, we intended to be voting for candidates to fill
two very important boards, Board of Education and DMIAAB. One of the people we were certain we would be voting for was Bill Lintz. As Bill entered the auditorium, he, too, probably felt that he would be returning to the DMIAAB Board, a board that he has served so well for nine years. There were two positions up for election and as far as we were informed there were two very qualified candidates. Because this board has always, above all, stayed away from political involvement, there was no reason to think that either of these candidates would be opposed. When nominations were held and a third candidate was nominated, Bill graciously approached the microphone and announced that he would withdraw his name so that a lengthy ballot process could be avoided. To say that we were sad-
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dened and stunned is an understatement. Anyone who has served with Bill on DMIAAB or any other community board knows that he gives more than 100 percent. He rarely misses a meeting. He has researched ways to save the town money by looking at other towns and how they have addressed issues. He jokes about his age, yet has brought more energy and foresight to this board than any other. He is informed about current issues, always aware of environmental constraints and regulations. Above all, he has been keenly aware that this board will never serve the residents if it, in any way, becomes political. Bill’s only desire was to make the lives of Durham residents safe and pleasant. Perhaps that is why this gentle gentleman walked to the microphone and withdrew his name. We know that Bill would continue to serve his community. He will work at the polls on election day, and he will help his neighbors as he always has. He will continue to put the welfare of Durham residents first. Bill, we thank you and wish you well. Bill and Carol Wray, Durham
How can I learn? I have been reading letters from people in the Town
Times for and against the school budget. My biggest issue with voting on the school budget is that I can’t see a copy of it. I went to the Middlefield Library to sit and read some of it and I was told they did not get a copy (they usually do). The Town Hall has a copy, but their hours are not convenient for people who work. Where can I read a copy of the detailed budget? A question is: if you’re going to buy a home, a car, or you’re going to have home improvements done, do you pay out money and never look at the home, car or plans? There are always hidden things that you don’t need so why pay for them? Also, now that the towns have defeated the budget, what will the school board do next? Will they propose cutting teachers, which will anger parents? Then the next vote passes without other cuts being made. Maybe we need to start saying “no” to CLASS TRIPS (don’t know if that is in the budget). While times are tough, it may have to be a weekend trip that the family takes to the Peabody Museum in New Haven instead of one funded by the school. We need to educate our children so they are ready to go on to college but all the extra needs to stop and be cut. I think it was last year some-
one had a letter in the Town Times and said there is a bus that runs from Middlefield to Durham for late runs. I don’t know about you but that was always my parent’s job to pick me up if I was late. I played sports at CRHS and both of my parents worked. Come on BOE and people of Durham and Middlefield, it’s time to get down to basics. We are making adjustments in our own lives, our businesses and now we need to in our schools. Sue Wasowicz, Middlefield
Senior computer classes a big success
The Durham Senior Citizens Board wishes to thank Durham/Middlefield Adult Education program director Susan Carroll Nardine and Superintendent Sue Vicarro for providing the computer courses we requested last fall. Both classes were well attended, and participants credit instructor Michelle Burke, the system’s new Technology Integration Specialist, for their success. Computer classes for seniors will now be offered again next year in the fall as well as spring! Continuing education for seniors could expand in
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Thank you, volunteers
During the April 27 tion. The Durham Board of Selectmen Fair Association, meeting, Durham’s still the largest allPublic Safety Commitvolunteer fair in the tee presented an incountry, is comdepth report culminatprised of hundreds of ing approximately one residents who proyear’s worth of study vide a world-class exand research on the perience to fairgoers. most efficient and costOur Exchange and effective way to provide Lions Club are conadditional police protinually providing tection to the town of valuable community Durham. This all volunservice projects for John Szewczyk, Durham teer committee, comthe residents of town. prised of chairman The Parent-Teacher Frank DeFelice, vice Organizations, the chairman Bill Smith, Benchwarmers and James Rossi, Dan MurPOPS are just a few phy, Malcolm Pearce, of the organizations and Wendy Manemeit, supporting our youth did what all volunteers do in our com- throughout the year. Most elected offimunity – they gave their time and en- cials, from the Board of Education to ergy, not for personal gain, but to help the Board of Assessment Appeals, are improve the quality of life in Durham. comprised of all volunteers. Some of This can be said for the hundreds, if our newer committees, such as the not thousands, of residents of Durham Clean Energy Task Force and the who volunteer in our community. Ex- Ethics Commission, are already makamples are plentiful and everywhere ing tremendous contributions to our you look. Francis Willett, the Emer- community. Our Garden Club is congency Services Director, has worked tinually beautifying our town. tirelessly implementing the townI could certainly continue for quite wide notification system and the im- a while naming group after group, volprovements to the Emergency Shelter unteer after volunteer, and still I Preparedness Plan over the past six would forget many. Needless to say, months. Fire Chief Harry Hall and however, as we recently celebrated Ambulance Chief Scott Wright lead National Volunteer Week (April 19their highly-trained organizations of 25), I graciously thank all the volunmembers who are available in a teers of this community for all their minute’s notice when called into ac- unselfish service to our town!
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No better place to spend your life
sorted ski operators As a rule, I usually for the rejuvenation don’t have a problem process. The offers with organizing my should be boiled thoughts and subject down by summer. matter for my monthSpeaking of rejuvenaly Town Times coltion, last Saturday, I umn. This week I stood at the pitchers sense that not to be mound and officially the case. My brain helped kick off the cavity seems to be filled with compost. 50th year celebration Therefore I claim no of the Coginchaug cohesive thinking to Little League baseevery thing that folball season. What a lows. This morning, Jon Brayshaw, Middlefield sight to behold….. 650 John Wyskiel and I pumped up players made our hundredth all in colorful unitrip to Powder Ridge forms all with the to check on a few same mission ……to things. The views, knock one out of the warm spring sun and park. My dream for a the aroma of fresh grand slam is waning grass reminded me of how lucky we with age but the dream of your kids are to have such beautiful properties may not be. With soccer and football in Middlefield. As you know, we equally as popular, who needs ESPN! have a Committee who is working on soliciting proposals (RFP’s) from asSee Brayshaw, next page
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Let’s make it easier to do business in Connecticut
A lot of people have hoping that this would been talking about the solve their health inhigh cost of doing busisurance problem, only ness in Connecticut. to find out that the This is especially true business organizafor our small businesstion’s insurance plan es. The little guys in is unaffordable or protowns like Durham vides inadequate covand Middlefield are beerage. ing squeezed by skyAnother advantage rocketing health inof the state’s bulk barsurance costs. gaining power is that We’re not talking employers and emabout it any more; ployees would have we’re doing something more choices. Most about it now. employers are only Matt Lesser, State I’m referring to the able to offer one or two Representative Connecticut Healthhealth insurance plans care Partnership, a to their employees. plan to allow small Joining the state plan businesses, municipal would mean they could employees and nonoffer more than ten. profits to buy into the There are currently state employee health insurance plan. more than 200,000 people in the state inThink of it as bulk purchasing for surance pool. Imagine the bargaining healthcare. power we would create if we added When we talk about business in 100,000 municipal workers and small Connecticut, we are talking about business employees. It’s the same reasmall business. 75 percent of all com- son many families shop at Costco or panies in Connecticut employ between BJ’s – a larger group means lower costs. 3 and 9 people. For the past ten years, The naysayers, mainly business over 90 percent of new job growth in groups such as chambers of comConnecticut has been created by busi- merce, who make money by marketnesses of 50 or fewer employees. ing health insurance plans to small More than half of the state’s unin- businesses, would have you believe sured are employees of small busi- that the savings don’t add up. Besides nesses. As healthcare costs rise, em- their obvious self interest, they often ployers drop coverage and shift costs bolster their argument by citing the to employees through higher health- most expensive health plan currently care contributions and deductibles. available for state employees - a plan They cut back on raises and do not that most state employees avoid behire more staff. Increasing healthcare cause of the higher premiums. costs have also forced many small The Governor’s own budget guru, business employers to eliminate cov- David Osborne, senior partner of The erage altogether or to simply go out of Public Strategies Group, argues that business. because governments are such large We cannot expect our small busi- players in the healthcare marketnesses to help lead our economic re- place, they can get better care at better covery when high healthcare costs are prices by creating large purchasing preventing them from hiring more pools and including both public and employees. We should give our small private employers. When health inbusinesses access to comprehensive surers compete for this market, the recoverage at affordable prices, some- sult is more affordable, high quality thing that many are simply unable to care for all. access on the insurance market. With the rising cost of healthcare so According to a 2006 survey, 78 per- intertwined with our economy, we cent of small businesses in Connecti- have a responsibility to look at every cut that do not offer coverage say it’s possible way to bring down costs because of the cost, yet 80 percent of while still providing quality care. those businesses would like to offer Healthcare insurance pooling is part health insurance to their employees. of that equation. I have talked to many small busiIn 2008, the state legislature voted to ness owners in Durham and Middle- pass the Connecticut Healthcare Partfield who do not even have health in- nership bill, but it was vetoed by Govsurance for themselves. They are one ernor Rell. This year it’s time to stop major medical problem away from talking about how unfriendly Conbankruptcy and closing their busi- necticut is to business and time to nesses. start acting. Lets make the ConnectiOthers have been surprised when cut Healthcare Partnership a reality they joined a business organization this year.
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Speaking of television, I felt it appropriate and necessary to share somewhat about the most recent medical “incident” that landed our town in the media’s crosshairs. Who knew what Novel H1N1 flu was two weeks ago except for our town medical director, Dr. Huddleston and the state Department of Public Health? Over the past few years, the concept of “Emergency Management” of “Incidents” has grown. I now spend hours every week on the subject. You may have followed my preaching of late priming the town to the eventual joining of a real….fully functional…..multi faceted……multi town HEALTH DEPARTMENT. We have been avoiding same for obvious reasons….but our days are numbered. In the recent case, rest assured that the town and the school district followed “protocol” to the letter. The spinoff (byproduct) is that we all learned from the incident… and thankfully all went well. The next incident we need to tackle is that of our town operating budget. The final budget meeting will be held on May 26, 2009. At that time you can “share your
thoughts.” That’s short for expressing your dislike about a line item. As stated, the tax you will pay for town operations will not see an increase (if all goes well). If you carry any festering anger against me, I will make myself available high above the dunk tank during our Old Home Days celebration on June 6. Now’s your chance! And finally, the town’s heart and condolences go out to the Konefal family on the tragic death of Christine. Evelyn Konefal (mother to Christine) was our town clerk for 37 years. At the wake, Evelyn, Andrew and family drew great strength from the hundreds whom they had spent their lives with in Middlefield and Rockfall. As I draw this letter to a close, I am now old enough to share what’s really on my heart. We in this town are truly a blessed population. We live in a place where there is great strength in living, working, playing, worshiping, learning, serving and passing away… TOGETHER. How could there be any better place to spend your life! Spring is her...play ball.
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that Gaffey asked for double reimbursement for four National Conference of State Legislatures conferences he attended. He went to Salt Lake City in 2004, Seattle in 2005 and both Tampa and Nashville in 2006. Gaffey received reimbursement from the Office of Legislative Management and also received payment from the Government Action Fund to his personal credit card for the same amounts for the same conferences. There was also a 2005 Council of State Governments conference in Montville for which Gaffey was reimbursed a registration fee by both the state and his political action committee; as well as a National Conference of State Legislators meeting in Washington, D.C., for which the senator was reimbursed the base hotel cost by both the state and his committee. Elections enforcement also cited Gaffey for asking his committee to pay four hotel charges not reimbursed by Legislative Management. The charges totaled $1,097.32. Election enforcement says the charges were for hotel upgrades or extra days and were for personal benefit - another violation of state law. There were also several examples of Gaffey paying for travel expenses and personal cell
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same reporting process he’s used as treasurer for about 20 years. Over that time, campaign finance rules have become more complex, Ceneviva said, which is likely why errors were made. Ceneviva urged anyone looking to be a committee treasurer to get professional assistance. Gaffey echoed his comments, saying that an accountant is needed because there are so many details and requirements. “Mistakes were made as a result of inattention, and Tom has acknowledged responsibility for them,” said Thomas S. Luby, the Meriden attorney and former lawmaker who represented both Gaffey and Ceneviva. “Under the terms of the settlement, Tom will pay a substantial amount for such mistakes. Tom never intended to obtain more than the law allowed.” The agreements approved by elections enforcement Wednesday were a result of negotiations between the commission and Luby on behalf of Gaffey and Ceneviva. Gaffey declined to say whether he thought he was treated fairly, but Luby said that agreeing to pay the required fine was the only way the senator could end the matter. “This has been a very difficult year for Tom and his family,” Luby said. “Tom needed to put this matter behind him.” House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, D-Meriden, seemed satisfied with the arrangement. “I believe it’s a reasonable resolution,” he said. Jeffrey B. Garfield, executive director of elections enforcement, said Wednesday that he was pleased with the thoroughness of his commission’s investigation into the Government Action Fund, saying that it shows just how seriously the state takes such cases. “I think justice has been done by the committee on this matter,” Garfield said. The Elections Enforcement Commission did not vote to refer the case involving the Government Action Fund to Chief State’s Attorney Kevin T. Kane for a criminal investigation, but Andrews would not say whether Kane was already looking into the matter.
Middlefield Town Briefs
Friday, May 15, 2009
Old Home Days 2009 about to ROCK! By Summer Lerch-Spencer Old Home Days 2009 Chair
The countdown has begun! The tents will soon be up. The supplies are being ordered. The program books will be distributed about town. We have just three short weeks until Old Home Days 2009 is here. Thus begins a series of articles designed to let you know all that we are planning. We hope to see each and every one of you there, if not for all of Friday evening and Saturday, then at least for those parts you most enjoy. Mark your calendars for Friday night, June 5. Starting at 5 p.m., the Middlefield Lions Club will be hosting a delicious pulled pork meal with multiple side salads. (They are also working on a pig roast) There will be boiled hot dogs, chips and drinks for the kids. Bring your own lawn
chair and blankets (no chairs and tables this year) to enjoy this evening of camaraderie, good cheer and entertainment. From 5 p.m. on there will be music from Karaoke Mike spinning tunes for young and old. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a dedication of the new field that was recently completed at Peckham Park. Then dancing under the big tent (or stars if you prefer) until 10-ish. Advanced tickets are on sale now for $8 and will be $9 at the Pavilion on Friday night. Kids are $4 anytime. Find a Lion or call Melissa Kowal at (860) 349-0768 for tickets. For our youngest members, the Middlefield Federated Church will be hosting a castle moon bounce at Peckham Friday evening as well as Saturday. This is a ticketed event – a dollar a ride. Bring
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some change as our little ones cannot stay out of these great playgrounds. For middle schoolers, Old Home Days 2009 is sponsoring a dance/DJ/get-together at Middlefield/Durham Youth and Family Services. The fifth-sixth graders meet from 6 to 7:30 and the seventheighth graders from 8 to 9:30. Pizza is being donated by DaVinci pizza for their eating pleasure. There is no cost for attending this event. For our high schoolers, well, they are almost grown up now, so they can mingle and enjoy the evening with friends and family at Peckham Park. We invite you all to come. Enjoy the camaraderie, sights and sounds. Each year the Middlefield Lions host the kick off to Old Home Days, and they always do a spectacular job.
News from the Senior Center It is bocce season at the Middlefield Senior Center! Tuesday evening games will start on May 26. Call the center if you are interested. There will be barbecues, pizza parties and potlucks during the season. Jane Coggins from CRT will present our nutrition update on Wednesday, June 3, following lunch. Her topic will be the “Pros and Cons of Omega 3 Fatty Acid Foods and Mercury.” If you would like to have lunch before the presentation, please make a reservation 24 hours prior. No registration is needed to hear the speaker only. Free blood pressure clinics are offered twice a
month, on the first and third Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. The knitting/crocheting group meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bring your projects to work on, or use the center’s yarn and needles to get started. Don’t knit? Just come for coffee, tea a biscotti and a chat. Bingo games are played on the third Monday of each month. The next games will be played on May 18 at 1 p.m. Cards are $1 each, with a four card maximum. All seniors are welcome. Call senior and social services director Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121 with any questions.
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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, May 18 11:30 a.m. — Housing Commission at Sugarloaf Terrace Tuesday, May 19 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, May 20 7 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission Thursday, May 21 7 p.m. — Board of Finance Tuesday, May 26 Possible Board of Finance public hearing and/or town meeting on the proposed 2009-2010 budget. Wednesday, May 27 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman School
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The town of Durham Public Works Department will continue its annual spring curbside brush pick up. To ensure that your brush will be picked up, please check the schedule and follow the strict guidelines that are posted on our website, www.townofdurhamct.org. We will make one pass only so be sure to check the schedule each day. Please understand that inclement weather may cause delays in the schedule. Residents with questions may call the Public Works Office at (860) 349-1816. Week of May 11: Continue on the east side of Main Street. Johnson Lane, Upper Haddam Quarter Road, Foothills Road and roads off of them. Week of May 18: Lower Haddam Quarter Road, Arbutus Road area and roads off of them. Week of May 26: Oak Terrace, Royal Oak area, followed by brush along the state roads.
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(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, May 18 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall Tuesday, May 19 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall Wednesday, May 20 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, May 21 7 p.m. — Water Commission at Town Hall Monday, May 25, Memorial Day 9 a.m. — Parade steps off at the corner of Main and Haddam Quarter, ending on the Town Green and followed by the Washington Trail road race beginning at CRHS; town offices and schools closed for the holiday. Wednesday, May 27 7:30 p.m. — Board of Education at Lyman School Monday, June 1 7:30 p.m. — District 13 public hearing on proposed 20092010 budget at Coginchaug High School Tuesday, June 2 6 a.m.-8 p.m. — Referendum on proposed District 13 budget; Durham residents vote at Korn School. 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, June 3 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission
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Helen Pearce placed Tom Hennick’s name in nomination. “He is a former journalist who is now a public information officer at the state Freedom of Information Commission, a member of the BOE since 2002 and winner of a parent volunteer award from Korn School,” she said. “He has done a wonderful job of operating the board in a non-
partisan way.” Jim McLaughlin, former First Selectman and currently a member of the Board of Selectman, said simply, “I have lived in Durham 40 years. I know both of the candidates and they are fine men, but Tom’s performance as chairman warrants our support.” Kerrie Flanagan, a current member of the Board of Education, added that, while she sometimes disagreed with Hennick, “His strength that he makes sure every voice is heard, and even when he
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joined the board in 2001 when they were having difficulty getting a quorum to meetings. Now I’m 80 years old, and I have other things I could do with my time.” That said, the moderator, Vincent Marino, cast one vote for the slate. Attendees also voted without opposition to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept any and all town aid road funds the state sees fit to send their way. First Selectman Laura Francis noted that the town had neither accepted any new roads or discontinued any unused roads this year. Town aid road (TAR) funds were estimated for budgeting purposes to be available at this year’s level since both the Governor and the State Legislature have indicated a wish to keep municipal funds steady, but what the town actually receives when a state budget is finally crafted and signed “is anybody’s guess,” said Francis. Then the totals for the Hennick-Cascini race were announced and a small exodus ensued. The budget and LoCIP Finally, the 2009-2010 budget was put up for a vote. A scattering of questions were answered by Fran Korn, chair of the Board of Finance. One attendee asked about raises in “these economic times” and was told that all elected officials (Board of Selectmen, First Selectman, tax collector, town clerk, treasurer) as well as the library director did not take proffered raises. Raises of 3.5 percent for both union and non-union employees are included in the budget because, in the words of Korn, “We didn’t think it was fair to ask the non-union employees not to take a raise when the union employees would be getting one.” Francis added that, while it seems like a great idea to ask for givebacks from all, the union contract was only just signed and to ask that it be reopened for a small group of under 20 employees would likely cost more in legal fees than it would save in salaries. Officials, however, did say that if the tough times persisted till next year, they would go to the employees and ask for some sort of wage recalibration. Bob Poliner asked why the Planning and Zoning Commis-
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knows we disagree on an issue, he’ll make sure to say, ‘Do you have anything to add, Kerrie’ during discussions. He often spends three or four nights a week at meetings as a volunteer. As chair, he doesn’t have to go to all the sub-committee meetings, but he does. He has done a great job as chair.” Then the candidates had their chances. Cascini thanked the Republican Town Committee for nominating him, described a little bit of his background and put forward his contention that the cost of education is spiraling “out of control.” He described an encounter with a person at a local business establishment who told him that he (Cascini) didn’t know anything about the way the Board of Education worked and Hennick knew a lot. Cascini confessed to negative feelings at first because of the “in your face” encounter, but conceded that the speaker was probably right, and then went on to say that probably no new candidate knew much going in. Then he quoted some figures that he said he had gotten off the Internet which said that District 13 was ranked 74th among state school districts and spent over $14,000 per pupil, almost identical to the amount spent by number five ranked Westport. He also said that he had voted “no” on the recently defeated school budget (which narrowly passed in Durham, but
was defeated in Middlefield by a larger margin and thus was defeated in the district). Hennick then took the microphone and said, “Why do I do this? The same reason I was a parent volunteer in the schools – I believe in giving back.” He then reminded the audience that “Board of Education members pay the same taxes you do.” “This is a non-partisan board,” Hennick continued. “I couldn’t even tell you for certain who belongs to what party. In seven years on the board, I have listened to everybody, and in my two years as chairman, I have striven for transparency,” he concluded. Paper ballots were then passed out by the registrars of voters, and after being collected the meeting proceeded while the registrars counted. When the count was announced, Hennick had prevailed by a vote of 126-40. Most everything else It looked for a few minutes as if a paper ballot might be necessary to fill the other two seats on the agenda as well as three people were nominated to DMIAAB, the Durham Middlefield Interlocal Agreement Advisory Board, or the joint town board that runs the transfer station. Nominated were incumbent Bill Lintz and “newcomers” Bob Czarnacki asnd Chris Flanagan. After hearing the nominations, Lintz rose and respectfully declined. “I
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Durham Board of Selectmen reauthorizes resident state trooper contract By Sue VanDerzee Town Times At an abbreviated meeting at the high school before the annual town budget meeting, the Durham Board of Selectmen approved a two-year extension of a contract with the state to provide the town with resident state trooper services. The passage was not without some discussion, however. When First Selectman
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(Continued from page 14) programming and such things as establishing a senior communication network through the town website. Winning essay Perhaps the most heartwarming moment of the meeting came just after the Pledge of Allegiance when Francis was asked to say a few words and introduced the 14-year-old winner of the Lincoln essay contest. Victor Wu, a freshman at Xavier High School who gave a grateful nod to his nine years in District 13, stood to read “What It Means to Be an American.” The essay was printed in its entirety in the Feb. 20, 2009 issue of Town Times, but Victor’s reading of it and brief introduction earned him a standing ovation from the audience.
resolution supporting May as Older Americans Month and then, at the request of the local Senior Citizens Board, removed the charge from the board’s responsibility to also serve a senior center site selection committee. That point became moot several hours later when a town budget was approved that essentially eliminated money put into a senior center fund over the last several years. (See article on page 1 and following.) As Francis explained, the next time such a committee is appointed, it will have a broader base and seek to establish a senior and community center. “They’ve worked hard on this and they’re burned out,” Francis said. “We should do as they ask.” And they did – unanimously. Firm hired to study ambulance facility Francis announced that the firm of Arcari and Quisenberry were the low bidders among six to handle an engineering/architectural review of the Durham ambulance facility in front of Durham Manufacturing on Main Street. With a bid of $6,000, the firm won the opportunity to tell the town how best to make the building usable, dry and safe for use by the ambulance corps for three to five years and for town
storage after that. The threefive year time frame was dictated by the desire of the ambulance corps, the fire company and other town safety services to eventually be located together in a refurbished and expanded complex around the firehouse. A committee working on that aspect is moving towards finding an architect as well. As the expanded emergency facilities plans move forward, Francis announced that seven finalists selected by the committee after submitting RFQs, or Requests for Proposals, would be conducting a site walk on Thursday afternoon. She noted that the hatchway to the town-owned house north of the firehouse would be boarded up and the crumbling porch would be partially removed and blockaded. Francis also reported that town engineer Brian Curtis is speaking frequently with developer Brian Ferris regarding the completion of Crooked Hill Road. “It’s been frustrating,” she admitted. Other Business The board unanimously approved the re-appointment of Judith Hurlbert as the town’s representative to the Region II Regional Mental Health Board for a twoSee Durham BOS, page 36
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$10,000 was moved from its own line into the P&Z line. The budget then passed with a scattering of voiced no votes. Finally, residents considered the five-year Local Capitol Improvement Plan (LoCIP), a “wish list” put together by local officials. One audience member questioned the inclusion of money for new highway department trucks and fire trucks in such “tough economic times.” She was told that including these items in the LoCIP does not mean they will actually be purchased because further town meeting approval would be needed to actually spend any money. Resident Mal Pearce questioned the reallocation of money set aside over several years for a senior center into other line items. Korn replied that the money was used during “these tough economic times” because there was no plan in place, and townspeople had voted within the last year not to purchase property on Route 17 for the construction of a senior-community center. “You mean you took that money and gave it away just because townspeople voted against a specific piece of property?” asked Pearce. Francis said that, yes, that was essentially what had been done, and added that the Senior Citizen Board had asked the selectmen to actually remove the burden of being a senior center site committee from their list of duties in order to establish at a future date a senior-community center site committee with a broader base. Francis hastened to add that the board was still very active and involved but had turned their efforts to
haven’t even discussed them” he said. “This seems like jumping the gun. Can’t we wait a few weeks?” Francis and Selectman Jim McLaughlin, on the other hand, felt that since the report was submitted too late to have an impact on the upcoming budget, scheduled for a vote later in the evening, and since most options presented were built on the resident state trooper framework anyway, approving the contract was prudent and timely. In the end, the selectmen voted unanimously to approve the contract and its supporting resolutions for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2011. The selectmen also approved unanimously a firsttime request by the District 13 food service to waive the fees for registration of a food and beverage dispensing operation for the district. This application was based on a provision in a new town ordinance which allows fees to be charged to such establishments for the first time. The ordinance further allows for those fees to be waived for non-profit dispensers, such as the school district. Senior Citizen Board The selectman adopted a
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Third and fourth graders in Mrs. Hadlock’s class at John Lyman School enjoyed a visit to the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Old Wethersfield on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Students enjoyed programs about textiles, George Washington, and bartering and leatherwork as well as kitchen tours and a colonial tea party. Each student also got to write with a quill pen and sew a “gentleman’s leather purse!”
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Wonderful weather made Special Person day at John Lyman School, on Friday, May 8, 2009, even more special. First and second graders and their invited guests had lunch together, spent time in the classroom doing intersting activities and attended a special assembly. Above, Kenny Trawicki with his Aunt Beth. Right, Bridey Morris with her grandfather.
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Goodman Cook, a mus e u m teacher from P l i m o t h Plantation, arrived at Korn School portraying an actual resident of the Plimoth Colony. He wore an accurate reproduction costume and used his own character’s unique story to frame his one-hour program. The year was 1627, and he spoke with a regional English dialect of the 17th century. He shared a basket of 17th century household items familiar to every colonial child. As a highlight of the program, children were invited to try on colonial style children’s clothing. Top photo, dressing the part are, left to right, Amelia Gagner, Nate Tiedeman, Kyle Romeo. Bottom photo, Kevin Huveldt shows off his hat. Photos submitted by Eileen Chupron
Above and next page, fourth graders at Korn School participated in Colonial Day on May 8. The students spent one month researching their occupations, then built backdrops, tools, dressed in costume and presented their roles accurately and in character to third graders as well as families. This project brought the students back to 17th Century America. Written by Mrs. Durkin’s class
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You and a guest are cordially invited to a Get Acquainted Fundraising Reception for Middle City Stage Company, Greater Middletown’s newest theater company. The reception will take place on Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at Main Street Market, 386 Main Street, Middletown. Hor D’Oeuvres and beverages will be served and musical entertainment will be provided. Dress is casual. RSVP to middlecitystage@snet.net or by calling (860) 346-6051 by Friday, June 5. Please include the number
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The Ivoryton Playhouse will be holding non-Equity auditions for men and women over 30 for an August production of The Odd Couple on Tuesday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the rehearsal studio, 24 Main St. in Centerbrook. The show runs Aug. 5 to Aug. 30; rehearsals begin July 21. Actors are requested to prepare a short comic monologue. Call (860) 767-7318 to schedule an appointment.
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Vulcan. The plot never delves deeper than “fighting the bad guy,” but that works to the movie’s advantage. Throughout the movie, Star Trek fans are given enough references to the original series to feel like this is a legitimate Star Trek movie, including a cameo by the original Spock (Leonard Nemoy), showing how James Kirk infamously beat an impossible test in the Starfleet Academy, and even the neurotic tendencies of Dr. McCoy and the way Chekov says “wessel.” As for newcomers to Star Trek, the movie is full of enough gripping action, stunning CGI graphics, and interesting characters that they will forget all pre conceived notions of Star Trek, and will begin to feel connected to the characters and story. Being a prequel, the crew is still younger than they were when the original series started, so old and new fans alike will be able to enjoy witnessing the personalities and relationships of the characters develop. With an opening weekend domestic box office gross of $76.6 million, there will without a doubt be many more installments to this new take on Star Trek. Do yourself a favor and catch this movie on the big screen to get the full experience; to do otherwise would be illogical. Star Trek runs 126 minutes, and is rated PG-13 for epic battles, awesome fighting, and some alien love.
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ARTFARM benefit: Shakespeare poetry/sonnet slam! Slam poetry and Shakespeare’s sonnets are not usually mentioned in the same breath, but the Middletownbased theater company ARTFARM is going to be hosting a Poetry Slam comprised only of Shakespeare’s sonnets. On Tuesday, June 9, at 7
p.m. at Kidcity Children’s Museum, ARTFARM will be raising money for its summer Shakespeare in the Grove production of The Taming of the Shrew by holding a Shakespeare Sonnet Slam and Elizabethan Bash! The Sonnet Slam is a
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weeks, Hennick said he felt the district did the right thing after the hearing on May 4 and conversations with the Department of Public Health. “We followed protocol, didn’t pretend to be doctors or skirt any policies,” he said. “But in retrospect, I think we found serious flaws in the way we communicate to the board, to parents, the media and public. The board plans to work on a protocol for similar situations going forward.
Festival. Queen Elizabeth, William Shakespeare and several of his characters will be working the crowd, and guests will have the opportunity to have their photo taken with the Bard. There will be electric harpsichord playing in one room, renaissance swordplay in another, Shakespeare insult circles, and of course there will be food and drink. People can get involved in a number of ways, depending on their comfort level, by performing a sonnet, sponsoring a performer, or simply attending the event.” Would-be sonnet performers must solicit “patrons” to sponsor their sonnet performance. Sponsors can pledge as little as $14 ($1 per line of a sonnet), or any multiple of fourteen. Performers can amass any number of sponsors that they want, but must have at least $56 of committed sponsorship to perform as part of
the event. Top patrons will be recognized at the event, and prizes will be awarded to the performers with the highest patronage totals.
Tickets to the Elizabethan Bash! are $14 and include tickets for two drinks. Sonnet performers will be admitted to the Elizabethan Bash! for free. ARTFARM is also looking for volunteers to help coordinate the event, as well as soliciting donations of food and beverages from local businesses and individuals.
Kidcity Children’s Museum is located at 119 Washington Street in Middletown.
For more information, including Shakespeare Sonnet Slam guidelines and sponsor forms, go to www.artfarm.org. If you still have questions, call ARTFARM at (860) 346-4390 or email info@art-farm.org.
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trict meeting- just a day before the referendum, which is too late for anything to be changed. Member Kerrie Flanagan suggested in the future to hold a board meeting prior to the hearing and the vote for the purpose of getting a critique of the budget and to learn its weak and controversial spots. “It’s generally the referendum that tells us how the community feels, and it would be better to know sooner,” she said. Not to mention, it’s an expensive way to find out, the members added. Each referendum costs the towns a few thousand dollars each. With suggestions from the audience, several ideas were shared to better communicate the budget to the public, such as questionnaires via email, holding an afternoon meeting for those who can’t attend evening meetings, posting videotapes of the meetings on the internet, making the BOE available to groups who “might not be in your corner,” etc. On the other hand, some people felt they had all the information they needed to make a decision. In fact, one person commented that she felt the budget was already “sound and lean” and “cutting just to see the numbers go down is a bad idea and is very detrimental to the children.” The board will spend the next few weeks preparing a new budget, and their next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13. “What’s now on the table is staffing, programs and positions,” Viccaro said. “That’s where we are in the budget process.” The referendum is tentatively set for June 2 with a district hearing scheduled for June 1. Swine flu In a brief discussion on the swine flu saga of the last few
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Shakespeare Poetry Slam & Performance Event celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first publication of Shakespeare’s sonnets. Performers starting at age 14 through adult professionals will bring their art to one of the Bard’s 154 sonnets, and in the process will raise money for this summer’s Shakespeare in the Grove production. Soloists or groups are encouraged. Singing, dancing, circus sonnets – practically anything is acceptable. Performers will not be judged on the quality of their performance, but creative approaches are encouraged, and there will be great prizes for the performers who get the highest total sponsorships. “The Sonnet Slam is the artistic centerpiece,” says ARTFARM artistic director Marcella Trowbridge, “but the entire museum will be turned into an Elizabethan
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Christine Konefal
Christine Konefal, 56, of Willow Court, Cromwell, died suddenly, Thursday, May 7, 2009, at her home. She was born on Oct. 5, 1952, in Middletown, the beloved daughter of Andrew and Evelyn (Dykas) Konefal of Middlefield. Christine graduated from Mercy High School in 1970 and later from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in elementary education. She devoted over 32 years of state service to Connecticut Valley Hospital with a compassion and dedication to patient care. Chris, an avid book reader, served on the Cragin Library Restoration Committee. She will be also remembered for her love of the arts, all types of music and being joined by friends on her trips to New
York City’s theatre district. Besides her parents, she is survived by her son, Andrew Foss of Norfolk, Va.; her daughter, Kelly Foss and her partner, Joseph Brown, of Colchester; two brothers, Lawrence Konefal and his wife, Marilyn, of Pittsfield, Mass., and Andrew Konefal and his wife, Theresa, of Newington; a grandson, Joseph Brown Jr.; also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral liturgy was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Colman Church, Hubbard Street, Middlefield. Burial will be in Middlefield Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Colman Care and Share Program, 145 Hubbard St., Middlefield, CT 06455 or Cragin Memorial Library, P.O. Box 508, Colchester, CT 06415.
Obituaries David A. Bascom memorial service A memorial service celebrating the life of David A. Bascom, who passed away January 7, 2009, will be held Saturday, May 16, at the United Churches, 228 Main Street, Durham, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Elven W. Riggles Jr. will officiate. Light refreshments will be served at the church after the service. Committal services for the family will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The United Churches.
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Alfred C. Garbonola Sr., and Allen Suchocki, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, May 11, at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moodus. Born in Portland, Oct. 23, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Tryenski) Parcak, she had resided in Middlefield for the past 40 years. Ann was a 1938 Portland High School graduate; a volunteer for Red Cross, the American Heart Association andMealsonWheels.Shewas a lifelong member of St. Colman Church. She also was a schoolbusdriverforRegional District 13. She was a proud homemaker who enjoyed gardening, music and animals. Mrs. Garbonola is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Alfred C. and Fawn Garbonola Jr. of Hadlyme; stepson, Louis C. Gar-
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bonola and his wife, Janet, of Middlefield and their two daughters, Lynette and Louise Garbonola of Nashville, Tenn. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters. Ann’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation and Middlesex Hospice for their staff’s professionalism, compassion and care given to Ann. Funeral services were held Friday, May 15, at 11:15 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by a noon funeral liturgy at St. Colman Church, Hubbard Street, Middlefield. Burial was at Middlefield Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Ann’s memory may be made to Chestelm Auxiliary, P.O. Box 719, Moodus, CT 06469 or Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633.
How do you seek meaning in life? What actions do you take to find meaning? Ever try a night out at the theatre for guidance? Come to St. Pius X on May 30 for a one-night engagement of In Charge of the Fire. All are welcome to an evening of theatre, a night of entertainment, and a journey of realizations. Written by award-winning playwright Harry Cornelius Cronin, it deals with the life of Apostle Paul of Tarsus at the time of his imprisonment in Rome. Blackfriars Repertory Theatre will stage a sole engagement on Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. at the parish hall of St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St. in Middletown. Tickets are $10, and may be purchased at the St. Pius X Friary from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, or by calling the office at (860) 347-4441. Depending on Availability, tickets may be sold at the door. There will be a light reception from 6 to 6:40 p.m.
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DiPietro and Lauderdale to wed; gymnasts invited
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The groom is a retired Navy Petty Officer of 21 years, working for Sea Corp in Rhode Island on naval technology. The couple met through a mutual friend. All the wedding information is available at www.theknot/ourwedding/melindadipietro&Johnlauderdale so that the bride’s former students at Windmills Gymnastics can get the details. They are all welcome to come to a take a group picture with the bride before the church ceremony, in front of the church at 2:10 p.m. and to remain for the ceremony if they choose. E-mails can be sent to johnandmelinda523@yahoo.com.
Peyton Rose Dixon Born on Feb. 20, 2009 to Kimberly and Jason Dixon, Durham Big brother: Trevor Grandparents: Shawn and David Barris, Madison Judi and Michael Dixon, Winsted
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Brother William, C.F.X, Headmaster of Xavier High School, has named Sean Cahill of Middlefield valedictorian of the school’s class of 2008 and Christopher Shugrue of Rocky Hill salutatorian. Sean V. Cahill ranks first among the members of this year’s graduating class and will deliver the valedictory address at graduation on May 17. At the end of his junior year, he was named the recipient of the Harvard Book Award. Secretary of the National Honor Society and member of the French Honor Society, he is a recipient of the Brother Celestine Award for Academic Excellence. Sean was also a member of the cross country team, math team, art club, engineering club, Italian club, Ryken Service Society, MYARC, yearbook editor, and intramural ultimate Frisbee. He was also recognized as Advanced Placement Scholar with Honor. He will attend Boston College where he is looking to advance his studies in either mathematics or sociology with a possible career goal in the field of medicine. A member of St. Colman Church in Middlefield, Sean has been a lector, faith formation teacher, altar server and played CYO basketball. His other community activities include being a Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation foster parent and a Middlesex Hospital volunteer. Sean is the son of Vincent and Robin Cahill of Middlefield. As second ranking graduate of the class, Christopher R. Shugrue will give the welcoming address at the Xavier graduation.
Melinda DiPietro of Middletown is engaged to John Lauderdale of New London. The couple plans a May 23, 2009 wedding at St. Pius X Church in Middletown at 2:30 p.m. Father Gerard will officiate at the ceremony. The reception will be held at Old WethersfieldKeeny Memorial Culture Center. The couple will live in New London. The bride-to-be attended Southern Connecticut State University where she studied sports medicine and Central Connecticut State University where she earned her teaching certificate. She is currently employed by the Rocky Hill Board of Education.
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Czaja’s budget balancing advice: Throw them all out and don’t invite them back Dear Editor: I’m unhappily aware here, in response to State Senator
Ed Meyer’s “The Dilemma of balancing state budget,” which appeared in last week’s Town Times, that I have to choose my words carefully, lest I be arrested for some kind of new crime called truth and be thrown in jail (which would actually be a net benefit in my standard of living, in disguise). In what has to be the most moronic list of ways to make up a $9 billion state budget deficit, Mr. Meyers suggests an increase in corporate taxes, an increase in income taxes and an increase in sales taxes. I have a question for Mr. Myers and the rest of dummies in Hartford. What was the cause of a $9 billion deficit? Could it be that that you spent too much, both on yourselves in order to get reelected, and for an ever expanding and over reaching government? Sure, you idiots, just keep on taxing and spending, taxing and spending and raise taxes of busi-
ness and drive the last remaining five from our state so that the only employer left is, you guessed it, the State. If the clowns in Hartford were smart, which they are not, they would do the exact opposite of what they the are proposing. They should eliminate the coroprate tax, which would lure new business to our state, reduce the sales tax, which would stimulate sales of goods and services. But they would never do such tried and true economic measures, because then the State couldn’t micro-manage every aspect of the lives of its citizens, and many useless State agencies and the parasites that feed off of them and the taxpayer might suddenly become obsolete. No one needs Welfare or Food Stamps when there is plenty of work. But that’s not what is in the best interest of the Liberal Agenda. The best interest of the Liberal Agenda is to keep the
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population in a constant state of victemhood, in order to cry out to the nanny state, “Feed me, educate me, provide health care for me! Yes, I will turn over all my individual liberties to you, because I can’t take care of myself!” Yeah, well, I supported myself and my family for thirty years and now things are a little difficult for me too. But I’ll get out of my own mess, thank you very much (sell and move). As for the scum in Hartford and their tax increases, every one of you idiots should be voted out of office and not replaced. Mark J. Czaja, Middlefield
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thing and voting down the school budget. Hopefully, the Board of Education members will take this vote as a sign they need to do more. For far too long the BOE has been deaf, dumb and blind to the economic realities all around them. This was summed up quite well by the comments of member Norm Hicks saying a contract is a contract, and voters shouldn’t take this fiscal crisis out on the teachers. In our world of ‘victims’, ‘heroes’, ‘survivors’, ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, at least someone is watching out for the teachers. I guess I had it all wrong, the teachers are the real victims in all this. Not those who have lost their job or even worse their home. Contracts are renegotiated everyday. Other municipal unions have made contract concessions. The CEA plays the political game masterfully, framing the debate as not fiscal but emotional and playing children to rally parents to defend the local budget. But wait if the teachers and their powerful union, of which Mr. Hicks is a member, are the victims, they are also the big winners!!! The only losers are the taxpayers who pay more for less every year. I know Mr. Hicks is an intelligent and honorable person, but his statement was ridiculous and calls into question his partiality and judgement as a BOE member. The BOE represents the interests of the people of District 13, not the interests of the teachers union - they have plenty of highly-paid lobbyists and representatives to do that. The BOE needs to step up and think about those they represent or the budget may be defeated again and again. Eric Davis, Durham
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ing in all areas,” she said. When asked what difference it makes whether or not the district is guided by a Strategic Plan, Viccaro said without it, the goals wouldn’t be as pulled together. “It’s a process that allows us
People needed to get together in an organization that has a sense of what it is and where it wants to go because people will invest in an organization that knows what it’s doing.” He had been trained in and doing strategic planning at
District 13 mission statement The mission of Regional School District 13, a community that celebrates learning, honors tradition and embraces change, is to ensure that all students will be engaged and ethical lifelong learners and citizens who will thrive, excel and contribute in an ever-changing, interdependent world by providing challenging, diverse, and nurturing experiences that empower each student to succeed through meaningful partnership with family and community. trict academic benchmarks.” “We’re not doing this right now, but we’re striving to do this all the time,” she explained, adding that she has no problem including “challenging” objectives like that because it’s the fact that the district is working towards it that matters. “We never really realize our mission because we’re always changing it and pushing to get better at what we’re do-
to plan ahead and make calculated decisions,” she said. So where did the strategic plan even come from? It goes back to when Bill Breck was Superintendent of District 13. In 1991, he became Superintendent of District 13, and he explained in a phone interview, “I remember it was a very difficult time because there were five referenda for the budget that year. I knew the district needed direction.
East Hampton schools while Superintendent there. He was later hired by the company that trained him, Cambridge Management Group, to be a trainer and facilitator for strategic planning around the country and in Canada, which he did while serving as a professor at Southern Connecticut State University. In the time between being hired by District 13 in April and starting in July, Breck
did a three-day strategic plan in Minnesota for a lot of money. He told Bill Cook, founder of Cambridge Management Group, to hold the money in exchange for hiring Howard Feddema as facilitator in Region 13 so the district wouldn’t have to pay. And just like that, within his first year as Superintendent, Breck had brought strategic planning to Region 13, and was a part of one more before retiring in 2004. “I knew it would work,” he said. “There’s lots that goes into it — it’s not just a document that says ‘this is what you do.’ It’s a very involved, integrated process and that’s part of the reason it survived.” This is the district’s 17th year doing strategic planning, and Breck said that many district’s don’t continue the process after the first five years. The 17 years, he said, is a tribute to the school system
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buying new textbooks or putting in new bathrooms. The Strategic Plan looks at several different pieces of the student’s life — academic, social, behavior and technology, to name a few, Viccaro noted, and it’s designed around one central idea which is to move the district closer to its mission, “or the loftiest goal.” So how do they do it? The planning group literally looks at the mission statement word for word as well as the beliefs, parameters and other areas that will help move them forward. They look to see that everything is either exactly how they want it or needs to be updated and changed. In either case, everybody has to concur. “The heart of the Strategic Plan is that it has buy-in from a variety of stakeholders who all have to come to a consensus on each aspect of the plan,” Vicarro stated. “There’s a lot of give and take and different points of view so it’s a very representative document.” For instance, this year some people in the planning group wanted to add “celebrates learning” to the mission statement. “This generated a lot of discussion,” Viccaro noted, adding that small committees met several times until they came up with the right language to support this addition. “What allowed me to be comfortable with this phrase was it mostly came from the students who were not going to let it go. It was their passion, and they felt learning should be celebrated, so the team came to a consensus.” But it’s not just choosing the words that takes time. The placement of words, especially in the mission statement, are carefully chosen as well. “You’ll notice that new words grow out of ideas we’ve talked about for a few years, so the mission keeps evolving,” Luckenbach told the Board of Education when she presented the changes to them. Viccaro added, “The mission should evolve as the district evolves, so that’s what you’re seeing in the new plan.” Outside of the mission statement, other changes to the plan included adding “in-
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and the community involved in strategic planning. The next step is to pull together action teams who will meet for approximately 20 hours over the next few months to help develop plans to meet the strategies, the action teams are as follows. Strategy 1: We will continue to develop and implement plans to connect all students to their schools in meaningful partnership with staff, family and community in order to best achieve our mission. Strategy 2: (For staff only because of the nature of the strategy.) We will collect and use data, implement effective instructional strategies and provide appropriate interventions to ensure that students achieve academic and behavioral benchmarks. Strategy 3: We will develop and implement effective communication and marketing
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plans to improve the understanding, appreciation and support of all stakeholders for our diverse instructional programs. Strategy 4: We will develop means to assess student progress on the life-long learning standards and our Core Ethical Values from K-12. Strategy 5: We will develop and implement plans to capitalize on changes in technology to achieve our mission and objectives. “None of us know how we’re going to get to the strategies, so we need other support and ideas,” Carol Luckenbach told the Board of Education. But what she does know is that being on the team is a rewarding experience. “You feel like you’re doing something concrete to move the district forward.” Starting on Thursday, May 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. the action teams will meet in the Coginchaug High School cafeteria. From there, each team will determine its own schedule for future meetings. If you are interested in serving on an action team, complete the form on the back of the Strategic Plan brochure on the district website (www.d13.org) and send it to Carol Luckenbach at Brewster School, 126 Tuttle Road, Durham, CT 06422 or email her at cluckenbach@rsd13.org by May 15 to indicate your first and second choices of action teams. If you are not able to finish the application by May 15, email Carol as soon as possible because the committee will meet early next week to form the action teams.
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www.durhamlibrary.org to search the catalog, review your account, register for a program or renew your materials online. For information or to register for a program by phone, call (860) 349-9544. Annual Plant Sale and Exchange: The Durham Library annual plant sale and exchange will be held on Saturday, May 16, starting at 10 am. Anyone wishing to exchange plants will receive a receipt, which will be credited for purchases at the sale. Annual Book Sale: The PALS’ annual book sale will be held in October this year. Due to the library’s space limitations, please hold donations until the end of summer. New titles include The Venetian Judgment by David Stone, The Way We Were by Marcia Willett, An Accomplished Woman by Jude Morgan, Brimstone by Robert B. Parker, Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber, WWW: WAKE by Robert J. Sawyer, Homunculus by Jerry Stubblefield, In the Courts of the Sun by Brian D’Amato, Yogi Berra, Eternal Yankee by Allen Barra, Tonight We Die As Men, the Untold Story of Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, From Toccoa to D-Day by Ian Gardiner, Abigail and John, Portrait of a Marriage by Edith B. Gelles, Connecticut Baseball, the Best of the Nutmeg State by Don Harrison, Two Faiths, One Banner, When Muslims Marched with Christians Across Europe’s
Battlegrounds by Ian Almond and Sunset Home Projects series, including Built-Ins, Trimwork, Patio and Stone and Wiring. New in the children’s department: Wildlife Gardening by Martyn Cox, Baseball Great by Tim Green, Tacky Goes to Camp by Helen Lester and Fancy Nancy Explorer Extraordinaire by Jane O’Connor. May is Mental Health Month will be recognized by a book and poster display. Charles Barber, author of Comfortably Numb, How Psychiatry Is Medicating A Nation, will speak at the library on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Copies of his book will be available for signing. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 to discuss Interruptions by Rachel Froetschel. The author teaches writing at Yale University and journalism at Southern Connecticut State University. She will be present to discuss her book. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, June 3, at 7:30 to discuss Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. Holds: Patrons now have the option of “picking up” their own holds. Books and other materials are arranged
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Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (860) 349-3857 or visit www.leviecoe.com for information or to register for any program. You can also renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. New Hours: The library will be closed on Saturdays starting May 23. The new hours will be Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Circulation update: The library has changed some of its circulation policies. Books, magazines, audios and CDs now go out for three weeks with one renewal. New items, DVDs, videos and interlibrary loans will continue to go out for two weeks. New DVDs will continue to go out for one week. Annual Book and Bake Sale: The library’s annual book and bake sale has been postponed until Saturday, Nov. 7. We will be continuing to accept donations throughout the year. Books must be in good condition. We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, moldy books or Reader’s Digest condensed books. Great new book titles include The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan, Gorbachev: On My Country and the World by Mikhail Gorbachev, Street Gang by Michael Davis, Fleeced by Dick Morris, The
Alchemist’s Daughter by Katharine McMahon and The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice. To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. New DVDs include Bride Wars, Hotel for Dogs, The Uninvited, The Wrestler, Slumdog Millionaire, Frost/Nixon and more. Stop by and view the expanded collection, or visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles. Scroll down to DVD link. Kids only tag sale: Be sure to stop by the library on May 16, for the Just Kids Tag Sale. The tag sale will be open for people to browse through from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, please call the Children’s Room at 3493857 x2. Spice Up Your Week: Join this group of fourth to sixth graders every other Thursday after school to discuss a Nutmeg book. The next meeting is May 14. Story times: Don’t forget about our ongoing fun-filled story times on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Call the library to register or for information.
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alphabetically by the patron’s last name. Books are shelved with the spine label in to protect patron’s reading privacy. Gentle Reads: These are stories that revolve around families and personal relationships, guaranteed to entertain, not shock. Discover authors you may not have read before. If you enjoy Jan Karon, Rosemunde Pilcher and Elizabeth Berg’s books, there are lists to guide you to other authors whose works will offer similar enjoyment. This selection of books has been so popular that it will have an on-going display next to the “Staff Picks” section – same aisle as New Non-Fiction Books. Reading History: Patrons can now keep a reading history of the books they have checked out from the library. This can only be done by going to the library website at www.durhamlibrary.org. Select “Catalog,” “My Account” and fill in last name and patron ID number (barcode on your library card). Select “Submit” and then “My Reading History.” Choose the “Opt In” button and any items checked out after opting in will be recorded. Items can be deleted from the history and patrons can always change their mind and “Opt Out” of the process. Audio Book Downloads: Durham residents can download audio books to a computer or transfer to a portable device by going to lion.lib.overdrive.com. You must have a valid Durham library card to register. There are over 300 titles available, including many current bestsellers. Free “Greening Our Valley” bag: Help save postage and paper by registering your email address. All new registrants will receive a Middlesex County Libraries’ “Greening Our Valley” bag. Email courtesy notices will be sent three days prior to items being due. This is a great way to keep track of items that are checked out. Patrons will also receive email notification when items that have been requested are ready to be picked up. Email addresses can be registered online by going to www.durhamlibrary.org, clicking on catalog, then clicking on my account or registering at the library.
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Life in the Water
Sensational Swimmers photo courtesy SeaWorld, San Diego
Have you ever spent time watching a turtle? There is a lot of mystery about turtles’ lives, especially about turtles living in the sea. The Mini Page takes a look at some of the things we do know about these fascinating animals.
What is a turtle?
Turtle or tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are a lot alike. People are often confused about which is which. Here are some of the differences:
Tortoises:
• live in or near water and are great swimmers; • cannot pull their heads and limbs all the way into their shells. Freshwater turtles can pull their heads partway in. Sea turtles can’t pull their heads in at all.
• live only on land, and would probably sink in water; • can pull their heads and limbs all the way into their shells for protection.
Sea turtles have front limbs shaped like flippers and back limbs shaped like paddles to help them swim.
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Turtles are reptiles, a group of animals including crocodiles, tortoises, snakes and lizards. Reptiles: • are cold-blooded, which means their body temperature matches the temperature in the air around them; • have scaly skin; • breathe air with lungs; • produce eggs. Turtles are known for the shells protecting their bodies. Their shells are part of their skeletons, or their framework of bones. Most shells are made of bone covered by hard plates, or scutes. (“Scute” rhymes with “cute.”) The leatherback turtle has a softer shell that is more leathery than bony. Turtles have been on Earth for more than 245 million years. They shared the planet with dinosaurs.
Sea turtles’ bodies are designed for swimming. Their flipper-like limbs allow them to move gracefully through water but make them clumsy and slow on land. Their front limbs have claws to help them pull food apart.
Tortoises have limbs that are like thick tree stumps. This desert tortoise uses its powerful limbs to dig holes, or burrows, in the sand or soil.
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At Home in the Water Freshwater turtles live near bodies of water, such as ponds or lakes. They do not spend much time on land, although they do come onto land to sun themselves. Because they are coldblooded, they need to be in the sun to warm up their bodies. Sea turtles may live about 150 years. As soon as baby sea turtles hatch on a beach, they crawl to the sea and stay there for years. Males may stay in the water for 20 years before coming back to a beach even to sun themselves. Females return to the beach where they were born to lay eggs. Some species, or kinds, of sea turtles stay near the shore. But others swim out into the deep ocean. Scientists know very little about turtles’ lives in the ocean. Sea turtles are usually found in warmer ocean waters. Big groups with thousands of turtles may spend hours floating on the surface of the water, sunning themselves.
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A life in the water
Designed for swimming Turtles are strong swimmers. Besides having limbs shaped like flippers and paddles, their shells also are designed to help them move through the water. Their shells are high in the front and lower in the back. This allows the water current to sweep over them quickly. If you look at a turtle from the side, you can see it is shaped like an airplane wing. There is a high point in the front, and it curves to the back.
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Although turtles can swim long distances, they don’t go very fast. They may average about 2 miles per hour, with bursts of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Sea turtles can dive more than 1,000 feet. The leatherback turtle can dive more than 3,900 feet.
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Even though they breathe with lungs, sea turtles can stay underwater for a long time. For example, green sea turtles can hold their breath for five hours. Their heart rate slows so they don’t need to breathe as often. Also, they have big blood cells that are able to hold extra oxygen. Underwater, green sea turtles might have one heartbeat every nine minutes, compared to an average of five beats per minute above water. Sea turtles often settle down and rest in one spot underwater for hours. from The Mini Page © 2009 Universal Press Syndicate
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Like grandfather, like grandson By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Both catchers, both playing for Durham, hit a walkoff home run during an inseason game during their senior years. Walk-offs (a homerun in the last inning that allows the home team to win and “walk off”) in baseball don’t happen all the time, but what makes this story special is that it involves a young man and his late grandfather. Josh Miller, normally a catcher for the Coginchaug High School baseball team, hit a walk-off home run at the April 27 game against Westbrook. In 1948, his grandfather, Harold “Tug” Miller, a catcher for Durham High School in his time, hit a walk-off home run against Guilford. “It’s kind of ironic that Josh, 61 years later, also a catcher, also a senior, had a walk-off hit,” said Josh’s dad, Bob Miller. “It was pretty special for me as the generation in between who didn’t play much baseball myself.” Baseball coach Ted Lombardo agreed. “Lightening sometimes strikes twice in the same spot. It’s very interesting.” A walk-off home run is a sudden death, explained Lombardo. If the hitter scores a run or breaks a tie in
the last inning or in extra innings, the game is over, and it can only happen to the home team. Josh was pinch hitting for the catcher for this game. The family only knows a few details about Tug’s achievement back in 1948, but they do know that times were different. His graduating class was only eight kids, Bob recalls from his father’s stories. His baseball team consisted of kids from grades nine through 12, but if there were not enough players they grabbed eighth graders and did not tell anyone. When asked what he thought Tug would have said about the achievement of his grandson, Bob replied, “It was a very unique thing to happen, and when Josh got that hit I thought (Tug) is looking down on him.”
Evening Boot Camp at Peckham Park Starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, the Middlefield Park and Recreation Department will be holding its Boot Camp program at Peckham Park. The class will start promptly at 6:30 and end at 7:30 p.m. The class consists of a warm up, stretch and circuit workouts. Bring a mat or towel to lay down on and a water bottle. Bring your kids; they can play on the playscape or join in. Our morning class at 5:30 a.m. also has openings. With classes in the morning and evenings, you now have no excuse to not get out and get some exercise! Fill out a registration form (available at www.middlefieldparkandrecreation.com). Cost: $5 per session.
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Kick off the 2009 Falcon football and cheerleading season with a party beginning at 7 p.m. at the Raccoon Club, Route 17 in Durham. Catered buffet served from 78 p.m. BYOB, dancing, raffles, fun! Open to all Falcon’s supporters, friends and family; tickets $30 per person from Jen Dragan at spicysass1@aol.com, Wendy Meeker at (860) 538-4490 or wendy24meeker@aol.com.
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The next screenings are scheduled for Friday, May 29, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the preschool room at Brewster Elementary School. All district four-year-olds and children
turning three by that date are invited to attend. Parental permission and involvement are requirements in the screening. However, it is important for children to separate from their parents during the screening so that the team can get an accurate assessment. Parents will complete a questionnaire prior to the screening and have the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns about their children with the school psychologist during the screening. If you would like your child to attend a screening, please contact Crystal at (860) 3497210.
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Regional District 13 Preschool Screening
Regional District 13 offers a play-based screening for children aged three and four. 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 prerequisite for a child to be considered as a role model for the preschool program.
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The children took many different approaches to their work. Some chose a family relic or treasure and reported on what it meant to the family. Others interviewed a family member about his/her life growing up. All had some kind of exhibit to go with their stories — a picture, drawing, chart or document. Each contained genealogical information of
their family. There were 25 participants in this contest. The children come from Durham, Middletown, Hebron, Portland, Amston, Andover and Marlborough. There were two levels of competition. Level 1 consisted of grades four and five; grades six through eight were in Level 2. Each story contained no more than two pages plus a
At Sterling, Realtors Annual Meeting, Broker Jacqueline S. Williams, presented to Danae Stoane, the 2008 TOP LISTING & TOP SALES Award. A highly respected real estate professional, Danae earned this award for her exceptional dedication to her Buyers & Sellers. This is the second year in a row that she has been awarded as Sterling’s top agent. Licensed since 1997, Danae is an accredited home staging professional (ASP). Danae provides expert negotiating & marketing skills to her clients & was recently acknowledged by Realtor.com with an “Award of Excellence” for online marketing. For Danae, customer service & satisfaction are her top priorities. Call Danae at 860.833.8932.
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picture or exhibit. Interviewing family members gets the child motivated to learn about the family. All children (and their families and teachers) who participated in the annual
family essay contest are invited to attend the awards night party on Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m. at the Godfrey Memorial Library. There will be a presentation by Godfrey Memorial Library
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Wallingford Public Library and MidState Medical Center will present a program on important information for everyone taking medication on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. Join Donna Jones, RN of MidState Medical Center, for a presentation on how to prevent medication errors and the importance of understanding drug interactions and proper dosages. Over 50 percent of adults make medication errors, either by taking the wrong dosage, mixing drugs that have poor interactions or just not taking a medicine the way it should be taken. Learn helpful hints about how to properly manage your medications, including discussion of herbal medicines. Free medication wallet cards will be distributed and light refreshments will be available. Please contact the library at (203) 265-6754 or www.wallingford.lioninc.org for more information and to reserve your seat.
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In other business, Francis reported that sanitarian Bill Milardo was appointed to the incident command staff that will activate in the event of a health emergency. “The swine flu scare made our emergency management exercises more real,” said Francis, adding that she was impressed with the state Department of Health (DPH), particularly with Dr. Cartter, who came with almost his entire staff to a meeting in Durham last week called because of a confirmed case of swine flu in a District 13 elementary school student.
“I appreciate how our school district and the DPH handled everything, Francis said.
Finally, Francis announced that town officials had embarked on a six-month project to create a fiscal policy manual for the town to cover “anything that has to do with money.” Want to join a committee?
Yeah, sure, you say. Who has time for that? Well, the Durham BOS asked that Town Times put out the word that a short-term committee assignment is available if you’d like to help your local government. The committee would be called the Durham Complete Count Committee, and it will go out of buiness in 2010 after the national census is complete. Its purpose is to encourage local people to cooperate with the census so that everyone can be counted. Call the selectman’s office at (860) 349-3625 if this committee interests you.
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Troop 27 weekend at Camp Workcoeman By Jacob Adams Special to the Town Times
The weekend of April 1719, Boy Scout Troop 27, of Durham, went to Camp Workcoeman. Camp Workcoeman is located in Winsted, Ct. Some scouts slept outside while others chose to stay in the cabin. The main purpose of this trip was to teach skills to the new scouts that will allow them to advance in rank. More advanced scouts also attended to help the new scouts learn these skills.
The new scouts had to learn how to find north at night and in the day without using a compass, to tie lash, and to use a small stove correctly. The scouts demonstrated their ability to find north during the day when they went on a hike and found North using their watches. At night, the scouts located North by the stars. To show knowledge of the stove, scouts had to put it together, light it, boil a small pot of water and take it apart. The ability to use the stove is important as these stoves are commonly used in
backpacking. During the weekend, there were three fish caught. The first fish was caught by Jacob Adams. It was a 4.5 lb 23” trout. The second fish was caught by Joey Davenport. It was about 10” long. The third fish was caught by Will Smigel in his bare hands. It was 5-6” bass. Adams cooked his trout over some coals with dinner. We seasoned the trout with 3 cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, and butter. If your son would like to join the troop, contact Jim Smigel at (860) 349-9418.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 27, of Durham, with their leaders, enjoyed a fun and educational weekend recently at Camp Workcoeman in Winsted, Ct.
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TAG SALES TAG SALES DURHAM - Memorial Day Weekend Sat. and Sun. 8-12. Downsizing so a lot must go. Furniture, tools, clothes, knick knacks, and much, much more. Even the house will be priced to sell. 186 DiNatale Drive
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CHEVY C20 Pickup 1986- 5.7 ltr eng., 4 spd, 2 w/drive, 16” rims with new radial tires, body rusted, eng./trans. great! $500 takes it. (203) 634-7879 FORD 2002 F150, V8, 2 wheel drive, automatic, air conditioning, cruise control, runs fine, in very good shape. Asking $4000. Call 203-634-0121
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CAT FOUND. Grey with stripes, white on paws and belly, very friendly. Vicinity of Main St./Byron Rd. South Meriden. Contact Andrea 686-1155. FOUND Eyeglasses and earrings in eyeglass case. Judd Square Parking Lot C. Owner may call (203) 949-8069 to identify. FOUND On Kensington Ave, Meriden at 11:40am 5/8/09. 1 leveling pad, heavy duty for trailer or piece of equipment. Call (203) 235-0405 FOUND Pair of men’s eyeglasses in case. North Airline Rd, Wallingford on 5/6/09. Owner may call (203) 269-1670
TOYOTA Prius Hybrid 2008 Auto/AC, MP3, Low miles. 1 owner. #90119A. $19,995 MERIDEN HYUNDAI (203)623-0494
TRUCKS & VANS
Date at Burlington, Vermont this 5 day of May 2009.
LOST & FOUND
AUTOMOBILES
LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/ yellow head on Wednesday, March 25 from 156 Sherman Avenue, Meriden. Responds to Kelby, speaks English & Spanish. Reward if returned. Call (203) 440-1551 LOST- Keys on Quinnipiac St or in Grand Central Cafe in Wallingford. Has yellow Miller Chevrolet tag plus 3 keys and car remote. Call (203) 235-7392 LOST-Grey & brown tabby cat. Vicinity of Annelise Ave, Southington. Call 860-621-4993 LOST-Missing since May 5th. Lhasa Apso, white with grey patch, female, 3yrs old. Vicinity of Elm St & Crescent St, Meriden. Needs medication immediately. Call 860-406-1483
CHEVROLET HHR 2006 wagon. 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Red w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. New brakes. Well maintained. 84,500 mostly highway miles Excellent condition. Garage kept. Minor scratches. $6,500 860 573-2434 DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254. FORD Mustang GT Convertible 2001- Excellent condition. Red. Tan top, tan leather, new tires, low miles. $9,000/best offer. (203) 537-9198
DODGE NEON 2003, asking $6200 Good condition, 60,000 miles, 4 dr black sedan, pw & locks. Sunroof, air, CD player. (203) 269-1566 FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.
BMW Z3 16” Rim w/Michelin tire. 225/50ZR1692W. $100 firm. (203) 634-9336 FORD Mustang CVT 2006 V6, AT/AC, leather, pwr seat, only 20K miles. #80557A. $15,995 MERIDEN HYUNDAI (203)623-0494
SATURN ION Level 2 2007 Auto/AC, pwr window/lock, only 34K mi. #80617A. $10,995 MERIDEN HYUNDAI (203)623-0494
TIRES Used, Continental. 5. 235 55 17. $80. 860-224-7209
CAMPER & TRAILERS
1996 STARCRAFT Popup camper. Sleeps 6. Fridge, 3 burner stove, toilet, shower, AC, awning. $3000 OBO. (203) 634-0394
ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111
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STARTER cil. new 85/89 Chevy new 10.00 203-443-7856
MINI Cooper Convertible 2006 Auto/AC, leather, heated seats. Only 22K miles. #80495A. $19,990 MERIDEN HYUNDAI (203)623-0494
TOYOTA Camry LE 2006 4 cyl, auto/AC, pwr seat, only 35K miles #90317A. $14,995 MERIDEN HYUNDAI (203)623-0494
POP-UP CAMPER Palomino Philly, 3-way refrigerator, gas furnace, gas stove, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, photos available, $2,800. (203)269-3637
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Friday, May 15, 2009 — Town Times CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS 10” Portable table saw with blade. $30. (203) 235-3142 CENTURION PROPANE Generator - Brand new, in box. Maximum watts 3500. Rated AMPS 28.3. Voltage 120 vac. $1000. (203) 314-4907
DELTA Table Saw, 10 inch Tilting Arbor saw, Model # 36-755, with unifence Saw guide , 30 inch capacity, Asking $ 800.00 Cash. this is from an Estate. Excellent condition, Phone (203) 235-5529
GALVANIZED Heavy Duty Grapevine wire. 24lb. $12. Free can staples. (203) 269-8925 WIRE, 500 ft. Single cond. stranded copper, 14ga. $20, 203-265-0881
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 1110853
CAMPER & TRAILERS
BOATS & MOTORS
25FT all glass inboard fly bridge V8 motor, bathrm, kitchen. Needs work. $600. Call 203815-3794
2008 Timberland travel trailer, 26’ toy hauler, sleeps 6. Stove, refrig, microwave, air conditioning, heat, stereo system, etc. Holds 2 motorcycles, used once. Price neg. Call Kris 860351-5685
BOATS & MOTORS
CANOE 16 foot. 3 person. With oars, PFDs, stabilizer. Set up for fishing. Fairly new. $250. (860) 919-7025
SUBURBAN MARINE Factory Trained Mechanics From tuneups to repowers, outboards & stern drives. We do it all! Including canvas, repairs & new covers. Suburban Marine 203-238-3232
PETS & LIVESTOCK 18FT STARCRAFT boat w/trailer, 5 person fishing, 115HP Evinrude exc cond, fish finder, elec winch, many extras. Good on gas. Must Sell! $1,800. 203907-7296
2 CATS- 1 male, 2 yrs old, 1 female, 9 mos old. House trained. Free to a good home, preferably with no small children. Call (203) 238-9663
PETS & LIVESTOCK BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Shih-Tsu, Rat Terrier, Cockapoo, Rottweiler, Labs, Yorkie. $350 plus. Call 860930-4001. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES 2 males, 1 female. 6 weeks old. 1st shots, dewormed. $650 each. Parents on premises. Call (203) 715-0796 FERRET. Gentle Playful 1 year old Male. Raised in home with kids. Cage. Great family pet! $125. Jasmine 203-927-4396 FREE small fish tank 3 fish 203-630-1666 FREE To good home, indoor cat, female, approx 7 yrs old, black & white, spayed. Moving, can’t keep. (203) 440-1682 FREE to good home. Grey/white female cat, 4yrs old, spayed/shots. Needs home. 203-626-5656 or 203-886-5250 HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Self - Full care. Catering to the mature rider. Carriage drivers welcome. Prices start at $300. (203) 294-9313
PETS & LIVESTOCK KITTENS (3), 2 black and one grey, free, 6 weeks old. Call (203) 427-5115 KITTENS 3 ready to go now. 4 more in two weeks. Free to good homes. Please call 203-237-1701. LARGE BIRD CAGE ON WHEELS With 4 Nesting Boxes and 7 Love Birds. $275 or best offer. Call (203) 606-4169 PUPPY or small animal wire playpen 48x48x42h $50 203630-0290
LAWN & GARDEN QUALITY SCREENED TOPSOIL Wholesale supplier. Large quantities available. We also provide sand, gravel & fill. 860-883-7935 WESTFORT FARMS Tomato & Vegetable Plants 543 Allen Ave, Meriden Open Sat & Sun 8-5 Mon-Fri 2-5.
36” TOSHIBA TV Great Condition. $80 or best offer. 203-235-9092 ANTIQUE brass D.R 5 globe hanging light fixture. $35. Call 203-630-0841
BENNINGTON dark pine bedroom set w/chest of drawers and bureau. $100. 203-237-3371 BRAND New Queen Mattress Set still in plastic for $240.00. Can deliver. Call 203 278-0533 or 860 584-5298. CASTRO Convertible couch w/full size bed, ivory w/light multi-color stripes, $225/best offer. Dresser w/mirror, maple color. $150/best offer. (203) 269-5662 COUCH for sale. Asking $350.00. Tan, Suede, like new condition. Used for 6 months. Call 860-480-3120. DARK blue couch. full size, good shape, $ 50. Can deliver. Call 860-682-4435 DARK Pine Dining Room Settable with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet with hutch. $400. Call 203-237-3371 DINING ROOM set, table w/2 leaves, 4 captain’s chairs & buffet, dark pine. $195 (203) 235-1379 FURNITURE- DARK PINE Armoire, Triple Dresser, Nightstand, Rocking Chair, End Table and Lamp. Each piece $100. (860) 793-9527 HEAVY Armoir,Honey Pine. Great Condition. $99. Call 203-631-7958
KENMORE air conditioner 10,000 BTUS. $100 Floral loveseat, $25 Call 203-237-3371 KITCHEN CABINETS-Oak. Entire Set of 13, ONLY $550 OBO!! Serious buyers. Call for details 203-314-5938. LARGE DESIGNED MIRROR. PERFECT CONDITION. $40. 203-237-6807 MARBLE top dresser. Very old. Four drawers. Needs some work. $100 firm. 203-235-3629 MICROWAVE-over range, black, self-vent, light, e-z install. $50. 203-630-1866 OAK DINETTE 42”round table has 18” leaf, 4 chairs $100 203464-6186 OLD Mission oak table/desk/ bookshelf. 26”x42”. 27” tall. Great cond. $65. (860) 349-1212 PATIO GLASS rectangular table, 66 inches, exc. condition, $60.00, 203-237-7713
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES QUEEN mattress firm, Sealy posturpedic. Only 8wks old. Have receipt. Paid $180. Asking $75. 203-379-6187 TODDLER’S bed, mattress and mattress cover. Like new. $50. Call 203-237- 2807 UPRIGHT Freezer Good condition. $75 203-464-9085 or 203-464-9087 WASHER Machine used. Good Condition. $100/OBO. U haul 203-886-7129 after 6 p.m. WHITE electric stove. Not a flat top. Good condtion. $100. Call 203-235-5346 WING Chair Great cond. New fabric $60. Call 860-426-1214
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 10X15 FOOT pressure treated deck. Free. You disassemble and take away. (860) 621-2928 leave message. 16 BIN children’s storage unit, pine, ex cond, $25, call Lisa 860-478-2870 A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-3177891 BURIAL PLOT in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Section D, East, Lot 55. Single grave. Current cost $700, will sell for $600. Call (610) 670-4869 CARLETON Sheets Course. All Books & tapes. $20. 860-304-5100 FREE Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls Old, Need Work! Call 203-238-1804 HOSTAS, Lilly of the Valley, Ajuga, ground cover and other plants. $3.50/pot. Red maple trees, $5/pot. Call 860-6212928, leave message. LADIES BIKE- Electra Betty-1 Brakes on the pedal. Like brand new! White with pink trim. Including helmet. (used 10 times) $150. Call 860-479-9061
LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. LITTLE Tykes outdoor Slide and Play. $90 (203)630-0220. LITTLE tykes plastic outdoor playhouse. $50. Call 203-237-8739 LITTLE TYKES slide. Excellent condition. $40 call 203-464-0734 MICROWAVE OVEN, Magic Chef, 1.5 cu.ft, extra large capacity, like new, $75. (203) 265-3738 MOVIES 150 VHS - Popular ones. Many unopened. 50 cents ea or make offer for all. (203) 440-3919 PATIO SET 76 inch glass top, oval table, 4 dining chairs, 2 swivel chairs, pewter finish, very good condition, $800. Call 203-265-0300 POWER LIFT/RECLINE CHAIR Remote control/battery backup medium blue. New in 2006 for $1,200, asking $550. Call 203-630-2753 after 3:00 p.m.
PROFORM 400 GI treadmill, Sportcraft Turbo Air Hockey Table, Everlast Punching Sand Bag, Kenmore Free Standing Freezer I'm moving ... Call Laurie w/ Best Offer @ 203-2342023 TREATED Deck lumber - free to any scout troop. Just pick it up. 203-235-4693.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDING PKG 18 x 21 Door & Anchor Bolt Incl Reg $8,200 Now $4,845 + Code Adj. Other Sizes Avail Big & Small Erection Avail www.scg-grp.com Source #11S Phone #860-237-4588
CLOTHING GIRLS Summer Clothes. Full Wardrobe 2T, 3T or 4T. $30. Call 860-877-2338
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH 21 SPEED montain bicycle with grip shifters $90.00 firm call 203 927 4310 7 SPEED Mongoose mountain bike. $45. Call (860) 747-4849 MIZUNO golf clubs and N.Y.Yankees bag. Asking $90. Call 203238-4478 OUTDOOR swinging couch, cast-iron, incl. seat cushions. $40. Call 203-238-3774
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
SWORDS & DAGGERS Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS EVERYTHING Needed for above ground pool and more except pool. $350. Email: johnnyjo@cox.net. POOL ladder for above ground pool. Like new. Used 3 seasons. $99. Call 203-634-6877 POOL STEPS for above ground pool $25.00 Call Lori at 203265-3680
ELECTRONICS CAMERA olympus digital D-380. $99 (203)630-2291 after 3:30pm. JWIN surround sound W/ new DVD $25. Call 203-859-1259 or 203-269-5120 PORTABLE Color TV: 9” Panasonic; White. $25.00. Phone: 203-237-7330.
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier. 203-530-8109 OLD Toys, barware, depression glass, pottery, cookie jars, oil lamps. Call us first for all your estate needs. (203) 639-1002
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CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 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.
HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN - Adorable cape, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $1200/month +security. Pet welcome. Call 203-265-1396 PLAINVILLE. House for rent. 2 BR, perfect for home office. $1000/mo plus util. Avail immed. 860-221-5998.
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN- 3BR Townhouse, garage. $1200. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 MERIDEN. 2 BR Blackstone Vlg with garage. Heat included. $995/mo. 2 mos sec. No pets please. Susan at William Raveis RE 203-668-1049 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WANTED TO BUY
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS STUDIO BLUE GUITAR Of Durham- Lessons for all ages. Berklee Alumna. 860-836-8157
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
203-235-8431 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS DRUMSET, bass, pedal, tomtom, floor tom. Only $100. Call 203-634-0809
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CHESHIRE 2 BR apt. Hardwood floors, w/d hook-up, no pets. $925/month +1 month security. (203)410-0621 CHESHIRE-2BR, 2nd fl. $900+sec. Utils not incld. Refs, credit ck. Prvt yd & park. No pets. 203-272-2851 no calls after 8pm.
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HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio & 1BR apt From $650. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, HW incld. $675. Good credit. No pets. 860-620-9658 leave msg. MERIDEN 1 BR Apartment. Nice and quiet. WD hookup, off st parking. Hardwood floors, porch. Cats OK. $550 per month plus utils. (203) 554-3377 MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 2nd Floor. $750/mo+Util. No pets. Nice street near MidState. 860-262-2464
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN 1BR., 1 bath. 465 Crown St, Spring Hill Condominiums H/H included Fridge/freezer. Well-maintained. $650/mo. 203-317-9638
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Meriden 2 BR Apt WD hookup. Parking. Hardwood floors. Close to John Barry Park. Call (203) 440-0622 MERIDEN 2BR Remodeled. Heat & appliances included. 1 month security. $850/mo. No pets/no smoking. Call after 5pm (203) 841-7591 MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Great apts in great locations. 2Mos sec; No pets; app and ref a must. Starting at $925/mo. Call for details (203) 715-1965 MERIDEN 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779 MERIDEN 4BR North 1st St, 8 rm, 1 bath. No pets. Clean, Avail. Utilities not Incl. $1100/mo 1 1/2 Month Security, Credit Chks & Refs. Call 203-470-0047. MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Lg 1BR. 1 1/2 baths, 2 levels. New appliances, washer & dryer included. Secure Parking. $750 + utils. (860) 214-4852 MERIDEN LRG 4BR, lg kitchen, dishwasher, WD hookup. Good, quiet neighborhood, offst park, yard. Near school. $1,500 860-982-6585 MERIDEN- 1BR, 2nd flr. Stove & refrigerator included. New carpeting. Secure building. No pets. One month security. $775 per month. 203-376-1259 MERIDEN- 2 bdrm, 4 rm, 2nd floor, credit check and security deposit, $750/month. Call 203915-7651
MERIDEN- 2BR unit with dining room or use as 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor in this quiet area. Newly renovated with parking. 81 Parker Ave North. $900 + sec. Utils. not included. No pets. (203) 537-1278 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $900 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229 MERIDEN- 2BR, 2nd flr, $800/mo. + sec. Fully applianced, incl. w/d hookup. Yard. Off st. parking. AC, updated. (860) 250-6180. MERIDEN- 2BR, 2nd flr. $750/mo + sec. 122 Grove St. No dogs. Call 203-887-4032. MERIDEN- 2BR, 4 rms, $850, No. Colony Rd. Stove & fridge incl. 3BR, $850, Crown St. Both no utilities incl and req. 1 mo. sec. 203-815-5399 MERIDEN- 3BR, 3rd flr, Big unit. 92 Franklin St. Newly renovated. Gas heat. No pets. Discounted rent. $895. 203-5371278. MERIDEN- Crown St. Large 1BR, 1st flr, lots of closet space. $700/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. MERIDEN-177 Foster St. Renovated, 1st fl, 2BR-$875. 2nd fl, 3/4BR, W/D hkup. $1100. Section 8 approved. Stove, refrig, micro, lg yd, off-st park. 203-634-3210 MERIDEN-Bright & cozy 2BR, 2nd flr. Stove & refrig. No utils. Off-st park. Fenced yd, 3 season porch. $750 +1mo sec. 193 Springdale Ave. (203) 237-8445
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MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd Fl., W/D hookup, off-street parking,60 Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8 approved. Call 203-376-5599 MERIDEN-E. Side, (2) 2BRs avail. 1st & 2nd flr. $750 & $850 Sec & last month rents + utils. No pets. Call 203-623-5684 MERIDEN-Studio apt. Center of town. $450/mo + utils. 1BR, $575/mo +utils. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042 MIDDLEFIELD- Small 1BR year round cottage. Lake access and dock available. Pets negotiable. $825. (860) 347-3699
NEW BRITAIN House for rent with option to buy. Seller will pay closing costs. Why rent when you can own your own house and pay less? Choose from 2 for 3 family houses. Please call Nilda (203) 507-7800 We Habla Espanol SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 SOUTHINGTON- Apts now avail. $900/mo. Easy access to 84 & 691. Credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208 SOUTHINGTON-1BR Very affordable cozy & clean, quiet & safe location, newer appl. & rugs, Off-st parking $650/mo + util. $1300 security deposit. Call 860-276-8285 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR Large kitchen, off-street parking. $875 includes utilities. 203-530-1840 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, Meadow St, 3rd flr, off-str pkg, $800, 203-288-3743
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $730-$925/mo. Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 1BR, Studio, 1 Bath, 3rd flr, new appls, carpets, flooring, paint. $600/mo + elec. Call 203-260-5395 WALLINGFORD 2BR, 3rd flr, wall-to-wall carpet, W/D hookup. Two off street parking spaces. $800 + security. No pets. 203-213-3560 WALLINGFORD So Main St. 3rd flr. Quiet. 4 Rms. Hardwood flrs, eat-in kitchen, off st parking. Pet considered. Refs, lease, sec. Incl HW. $900/mo. (203) 265-9243 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, studio, kitchen. Stove & refrigerator included. Centrally located. $525. No pets. 2 mo security + refs. 203-265-0698 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3rd flr, 2 BR, appliances, $700 + util. Also Available -Sunny spacious 2 BR 1st flr, appls, porch, $900 + utils. W/D in bsmt. Off st parking. No smoking or pets. Security, Good credit. Tom 203-889-1940 WALLINGFORD-
SPECIAL - 1st Month Free “Yalesville On The Green” 1 BR was $1200 Now $975. 2BR Was $1400 Now $1175 All Appls including W/D, Central Heat & Air, Exercise Facility, Patio & BBQ Area. Call 203-464-8066 WALLINGFORD. RENOVATED 5 rm, 2 BR, 3rd flr apt, w/extras. $700/mo plus 1 month sec. Call evenings (203) 265-6661 WLFD- 1BR, YMCA area. Off st. parking. No pets. Avail. 6/1. $795 plus. 203-915-9919. WLFD- 2BRs Townhouse, appl’d kitchen. Lease, sec, NO PETS. $775. J.J. Bennett 203-265-7101.
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Friday, May 15, 2009 — Town Times APARTMENTS FOR RENT WLFD- Centrally located, 2BRS, 4 rms, quiet area. 2nd flr. Stove & refrig. Hdwd flrs. Deck, storage area. Hookups. Off st. parking. No smoking. No pets. $895 + sec. 860-663-1389 WLFD- Judd Sq, Spacious 2BR condo, C/A, parking, $1200. Avail. 6/1. No smoking/pets. 516-678-6834
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 WLFD- Yalesville area. Efficiency apt & (2) 1BR apts in small complex. All appliances, AC, ample off st. parking. $550, $750 & $900. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969 WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101. YALESVILLE 1BR, 1st flr, appls. included. No Pets. 1 Mo. rent + 1 Mo. Sec. $600. 203-284-9100 Mon-Fri, 8-4 YALESVILLE- 1BR w/garage. 2nd flr. Off st. parking. $750/mo. Refs. needed. No pets. Available immediately. (203) 269-9998
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Available Now! Zoned for light commercial. 1500 SF. $800/mo + utils + sec. Call Joe 203-631-7094 WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details. YALESVILLE-Hartford Turnpike. Garage Bay for rent. 10ft overhead door, heat & running water avail. Call 203-641-4746
Careers In Education Minority Teacher Job Fair Saturday, May 9, 2009 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Southern Connecticut State University Adanti Student Center (3rd Floor Ballroom) Representatives from ACES, Achievement First, East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, New Haven, Stratford, Wallingford, Waterbury, West Haven & the CT Technical High Schools will be on hand to discuss openings for the 2009-2010 school year. There is a strong need for Certified Math, English, Science, World Languages and Special Education Teachers and School Administrators. Candidates should bring copies of their resume, certification and letters of recommendation. Representative from the State Department of Education, the Alternate Route to Certification and the Southern Connecticut State University School of Education will be on hand to discuss their programs and the certification process. Additional workshops include Passing the Praxis and Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills. Contact kwalton@aces.org or (203) 498-6837 for registration and additional information.
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HOUSES FOR SALE PLAINVILLE $439,900 Simple elegance throughout this custom 3-4BR, 4 full bath home. Gleaming floors, spacious, bright & sensible open floor plan. Double staircase. Linda (203) 235-3300.
Adults Wanted! WLFD Spend wisely, stop renting & own this 3BR Colonial. You will enjoy a welcoming family rm, formal dining rm, casual LR, hardwood & tile floors, new bright kitchen & bath w/a wrap around deck. $189,900. Sue 203-265-5618
MERIDEN $169,900-7/3/1.5b Col. Many updates done; remod EIK, some newer windows, 1st fl laundry. Home features form DR, LR w/FP, FR in LL, enclosed porch & patio. Kathy (203) 235-3300
Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
Come join our fast growing team of adult newspaper carriers for the Record-Journal! It's an excellent way to supplement your income during early morning hours without interfering with day jobs, family and other obligations. Looking for carriers in all areas, Meriden, Wallingford, Southington & Cheshire
Those interested should call 203-634-3933 WLFD East side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2bath, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car garage, level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $319,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618
NORTH HAVEN
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
Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!
MERIDEN-279,900 Meticulous RR, hw flrs, tile, updtd kit, 2 fplc, FR, encl porch, ingr pool. Allie 203-288-2500 MLS#N288963
MERIDEN-Office space available in downtown. Across the street from future engineering company, plenty of parking available. $10 per sq. foot, 500 to 3600 sq. feet available. Please call 203-235-1511 x701.
MERIDEN- 2nd flr, private entrance, bath and kit. All included. $175/wk. 203-912-4579 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
CHESHIRE $429,900-below market value, orig $629,000. Must see 4BR, 2 1/2 ba, rem kit, LR/DR, fam rm. ingr pool, koi pond, 1.8 acres, level lot. Florals abound, southern wrap porch, horseshoe drvwy, laundry on first. P. Lane (203) 272-1234.
HOUSES FOR SALE
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $120 per week plus security. MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $120 per week plus security.
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618
$$$ WALLINGFORD 3 bed., 1 bath cozy, ranch. Near schools. Custom cabinets. Dishwasher. Walkout basement. New carpet over hardwood floors. Large windows. Vinyl siding. Carport. Central air. Freshly painted. Patio. Gated community. Great schools. Move-in condition. $250,000 203 265 5038 CELL 203 3796282
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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW 2BR DELUXE HOME IN UPSCALE PARK ON NICE LOT. FINANCING AVAIL. 10% DOWN $69,900.
203-799-7731 HELP WANTED
Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference!
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MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for our program, when you buy one of his homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.
WALLINGFORD 3 Bedroom, 1 bath. Immaculate, splitlevel. Large family room in finished basement. Hardwood floors. Central air. Oil heat, very efficient. New roof, furnace, vinyl siding, insulation and windows. Big fenced yard with A/G pool. Great schools. Low maintenance. Low taxes. Move-in condition. $227,900 FSBO Scott (203) 605-4181
You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.
MERIDEN Gorgeous 7rm Condo. Everything new within 4 years. Features 3BR, LR, kit, DR, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, finished lower level, first flr laundry. Too many extras to list. $194,900. Call Sil Sala for details (203) 235-3300
Call us with your Marketplace ad now. (203) 238-1953
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT/PT Office environment. Heavy phone, filing, data entry. (860) 410-1005 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm CHILD CARE- Assistant Teachers in Infant and Toddler Classrooms. Benefits available. Fax resume to: 203-265-7626 or call 203-265-4505. EOE CNA/PCA - for elderly couple, weekends, evenings, day hours. 203-250-0010 DRIVERS: Class A & B, Hazmat a must. Medical & 401K. Apply: Tuxis-Ohr’s Fuel, 80 Britannia St, Meriden, CT. DRIVERS: School Bus P/T. Free CDL Training! No Exp. Nec. 866496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com
HELP WANTED ENERGY CONSERVATION Energy Services Company seeks qualified technicians to provide weatherization, air sealing and duct sealing sevices for residential energy conservation programs. Experience desired but will train the right candidate. Excellent customer service skills and reliable vehicle required to carry equipment & supplies. Background checks performed. Ask for Harry 888-811-3748 ENTRY LEVEL ADMIN Must have great grammer skills Prior admin exp. a must Call CPC at 203-379-0507 FT Position in silk screening dept. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, be punctual and have good work skills & history. No exp. nec., just willingness to work. Call 203-699-9805 GYMNASTICS - Team Coaches, Tumbling & Class Instructors. Competitive Pay. CT Gymnastics / Wallingford (203) 269-7464 SALON looking for aesthetician, massage therapist, retail sales and yoga instructor. Email resume: serenityofwlfd@att.net
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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
A TO Z REMOVAL Free estimates. Garages, attics, basements, brush, pools, decks, etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106
All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
203-494-1526
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
One Man’s Junk
203-237-2122
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC
REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.
EXCAVATING CARPENTRY
K & A ENTERPRISES REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com
Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Reg# 571435. ins. 203-379-0193 GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
FENCING
BENJAMIN BUILDERS LLC Compared to major competitors. ROOFS, SIDING, WINDOWS, ADDT’S, KIT, BATHS, DECK, more 203-671-7415 Ct. Reg. #622755
HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060 BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240
GUTTERS
Green Planet Remodeling Repairs to remodeling. 41 yrs exp. Master Carpenter 203-639-8389 CT #573358
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177
DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
DRIVEWAYS
MIDSTATE PAVING DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
DUMPSTERS 15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz
HOME IMPROVEMENTS VINCENZO D’ONOFRIO BATHROOM Remodeling, Concrete, Carpentry, Tile, Painting, Patio & Sidewalk Paving. CT Reg. #559333. (860) 628-2236
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224
203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 SAMMY Construction Quality Work. Carpentry, repairs, siding, roofs & more! 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181 CT# 619246
JUNK REMOVAL
PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. FREE SCRAP METAL PICKUP 203-886-5110
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118 No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
WE WEED GARDENS
POWER WASHING
BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301
MASONRY CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498 SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181
203-237-4124 an LLC co. HEATING & COOLING DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.
203-272-4216 Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
Shamock Roofing
ALL Types pool & spa serv. Complete service on pools & spas, above and inground liner replacement. Lic & ins. CT Reg 622885. Call (203) 537-9188
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-237-4124 an LLC co
203-269-0135 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008
ROOFING
ROOFS R US 41yrs exp. Lifetime warranty Siding, windows, carpentry. (203) 639-8389 CT #573358
KATIE’S
SERVICES OFFERED
Reg #558927
Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-715-0567. CT Reg# 616240
SIDING
TOPSOILScreened & unscreened, small & big loads available. Pick-up or delivery. Please call 860-349-5674
TREE SERVICES
TREE Cutting, stump grinding, wood chipping, bucket work. Fully ins’d & free estimates. Call anytime. 860-628-8830
PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
PAVING YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
PLUMBING GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
203-284-0137
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
SIDING
C&M CONSTRUCTION
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING
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
Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892
MIDSTATE PAVING
Shamock Roofing
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
MOWING
HANDYPERSONS
★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032
ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built, no garden too small. 203-294-1160
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS
Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045
Gonzalez Construction
POWER WASHING
LAWN & GARDEN
Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008 MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
DOW GUTTERS
ROOFING
★★★★★★★★
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal #584101 Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638 BUDGET Friendly lawn mowing. Call (203) 314-7693, EBK Property Services. EL SOL Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Accepting new clients. Comm/Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877
For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
PLUMBING
O’CONNOR ROOFING
HEDGE TRIMMING Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
LANDSCAPING
PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell. FAHEY Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price
203-235-1383
GAF LIFETIME WARRANTY 3 of 100 R Master-Elite cert. Go over, repairs. MC/Visa. Ct. Reg. #572776
$1000 Off Your Lowest Estimate. 203-284-0137
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
203-272-4216
Reg #558927
Gonzalez Construction FIDERIO & SONS
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
203-639-0032
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
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HELP WANTED
FIREFIGHTER/ EMT
Can you sell ice to an Eskimo, while still providing excellent, professional customer service?
The Southington Fire Department will accept applications for entry level Firefighter /EMT from May 15, 2009 through June 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM.
Then Record-Journal has a position for you!
P/T
INSIDE SALES REP
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee payable to the MRI. Cash or Money Order will be accepted (NO PERSONAL CHECKS). Limited to the first 150 qualified applicants.
(32 hour position) We need an outgoing, self motivated P/T sales rep to call on local companies to help them build their business through advertising with our many media options. This is an entry level position, 32 hour work week.
Applicants must have current Connecticut EMT Certification. A recent Candidate Physical Ability Test card (issued after 9/1/2008) will be needed in order to take the written exam that will be scheduled in August. To obtain information about CPAT testing please contact the State of Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, Connecticut Fire Academy at 860-627-6363 or 877-528-3473.
Must have a telemarketer’s mentality with great customer service and the confidence/expertise to close a sale.
Applications may be obtained at Fire Headquarters, 310 North Main Street, Southington, CT or at http:www.southington.org/ content /1844/default.aspx
Newspaper experience helpful, but not required. We provide an hourly wage w/commission potential, paid vacation & sick days.
HVAC Mechanic
Asst Director of Healthcare Services (& Neighborhood RN Mentor) Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in senior residential health care services has an opportunity for an energetic and well motivated RN, with current Connecticut license, to assume duties as ADNS and RN Mentor (40 hrs, Mon-Fri, including "on-call" for holidays and may include weekends). Successful candidate must have five years supervisory experience; knowledge of OBRA and Public Health Code regulations a plus (but willing to train); leadership abilities and a willingness to develop a team within the neighborhood; ability to coach licensed and C.N.A. staff required; CPR certification also required. If you are truly interested in person centered care, and willing to go the extra mile, we have a challenging position available for you! Miller offers very competitive wages and benefits, including pension plan and non-contributory health, dental, life, and disability insurances for employees. Drug testing and criminal background check required.
If interested please apply to: Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc., 360 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450. FAX 203-630-3714 or email hfparisi@emmci.org EOE
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Roman Oil Co. 31 Bee Street, Meriden, CT 203-235-3371 P&C INSURANCE SALES AGENT For National Reputable Insurance Company opening a new office in Meriden. Should have proven track records in insurance sales and at least two yrs experience. Must be able to build and maintain a profitable book of business by servicing the needs of the customer within the company’s guidelines. Should possess a strong desire to succeed and achieve monthly production goals. Bilingual preferred. Salary PLUS commission & bonuses. Send resume to: Montag77@gmail.com
No phone calls please GENERAL
GRAND OPENING!! $1000 Sign-on bonus after 30 days of FT work All depts. hiring International co. operates Full Co. Training FT & PT work available. Cust Srv★Sales Srv★Packing
$450-525/WK! Call Today! Start Tomorrow!
860-329-0316
HCV Homeownership Coordinator The Housing Authority of the City of Meriden (MHA) is seeking a HCV Homeownership Coordinator to deliver a broad range of counseling and referral services to the Section 8 participants and families that elect to participate in the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program.
MYSTERY Shoppers Needed. Earn up to $150 per day. Undercover Shoppers needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Exp Not Required. Call Now 1-877-218-6211
MEDICAL CAREERS 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
Visit us on the web at NewEnglandHomeCare.com CNA/HOME HEALTH AIDE needed in Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, Southington & surrounding towns. Criminal Background checked by agency. Car transportation desirable. Excellent pay rates for experienced staff. Spanish speaking a plus. E.O.E Patient’s Choice Homecare, 370 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield CT 860-561-0599
MEDICAL ASSISTANT Experienced, PT. For busy practice. Please send resume to RecordJournal, Box 67M, 11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450.
LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
Immediate opening for Qualified Licensed Tech. Excellent pay and benefits including medical and 401K.
Please email resume to: hcianciullo@ record-journal.com or mail to Record-Journal Heather Cianciullo Business Development Sales Manager 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Harold S. Ince, Jr. Director of Leased Housing MHA PO Box 911 Meriden, CT 06450. By May 30, 2009
HELP WANTED
HVAC Mechanic Immediate opening for Qualified Licensed Tech. Excellent pay and benefits including medical and 401K.
SCOREKEEPERS - Responsible to setup and manage the scoreboard/clock for the basketball games. Must have experience in sports, especially the game of basketball. Summer Program runs for 6 weeks $8.00 hour- 10-12 hrs/wk. Email your resume to hr@newopportunitiesinc.org or apply @ New Opportunities of Greater Meriden (NOGM), 191 Pratt Street, Meriden, CT 06450 EOE TELEPHONE Sales Self motivated energetic people wanted for Police Organization. Weeknights 5:30-8:30, Sat 10:002:00. 3-5 days. Hourly & bonuses. 203-294-9897
Sheet Metal Shop Lead Fabricator Lead foreman (m/f) to supervise HVAC ductwork fabrication shop. Requirements: Proficiency in Comm/Indus duct fabrication layout and assembly, operation of a Vulcan Lockformer 1000B Plasma cutter and numerous other types of duct fabrication machinery, CNC Plasma Systems for HVAC experience, welding exp, supervison of 3 or more fabricators, purchasing of materials. CT SM-2 license preferred. We provide an excellent benefit pkg incl: Med/ Dent/Life/Vision/Disability/401k/ Educ Reimb/Vac & Holi. Do you want to work for a great company? Call (203) 720-3806 M-F 8-5 to apply. EOE/M/F SHORT-ORDER COOK & DELI ASSOCIATE The Food Service Dept at Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel in Middlefield has immediate openings for FT, PT & seasonal employees. Prior exp. is pref’d, but we are willing to train the right candidates. ENTHUSIASM & EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS ARE A MUST! Availability as well as flexibility in scheduling, both weekdays & wknds is req’d. Contact Mike Welch at 860.349.6045 or Marc Gadoury at 860.349.6047 to schedule an interview. (Must be 18 yrs of age or older to apply.)
UNITED CONCRETE
Roman Oil Co. 31 Bee Street, Meriden, CT 203-235-3371
EXPERIENCED IN FORM/FOUNDATION WORK. CONTACT JAIME 203-269-3119 (PAY EQUAL TO EXPERIENCE)
WAITSTAFF With experience. Days & Nights. Apply in person Zorba’s, 1257 East Main St., Meriden. No phone calls.
Supervisor of Water Pollution Control Facility Maintenance
PUSH
City of Meriden This is responsible, technical and supervisory work involving the operation and maintenance of a water pollution control facility, pumping stations, and collection systems. Must possess a Class II WPC Operators License. Class III WPC operators license desirable. Must have a valid CT Commercial Driver’s license Class B with Tanker & Airbrake Endorsements. Salary $51,168-$76,232 Last date to apply is 5/15/09. Send apps./resumes to
City Hall, Personnel Dept., 142 E. Main St., Meriden See www.cityofmeriden.org for complete job description. EOE
WAREHOUSE/ DRIVER Full time/part time. Mon-Fri. 401K, profit sharing, insurance. Must have valid CT driver’s license. No phone calls please. Apply within: Russell Hall Co., 19 No. George St, Meriden.
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
YOUR CAR WITH THE MARKETPLACE When it comes to selling your car, nothing goes the distance like the Marketplace! Get the show on the road by calling us today. AUTOMOTIVE Ads
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If you or a loved one has experienced hearing loss, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. More than half of people over the age of 65 have hearing loss that affects their family relationships and quality of life. Unfortunately, only about 40 percent of those individuals will seek help for the condition. Masonicare understands that significant, untreated hearing loss can cause embarrassment and undue stress, making social activities and interaction with family and friends uncomfortable and frustrating. Fortunately, there are more ways than ever to improve your hearing. As an educational service to the community, Masonicare is hosting a free audiology seminar that will provide important information on how hearing can be enhanced. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford. Guest speaker Melissa Pacey, AuD, a technology specialist with Phonak, will discuss the major causes of hearing loss and explain how the latest advances in digital hearing aid technology can ultimately improve hearing and quality of life. Hillary Lewis, AuD, Clinical Doctor of Audiology with Masonicare Health Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprehensive Audiology Department, will also be on hand to provide additional information and answer your questions. Every seminar attendee will receive a coupon worth $200 off the purchase price of one hearing aid and $400 off the price of two hearing aids (both ears) from Masonicare Health Center. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Reservations for the free program are required, and seating is limited. Please contact the Masonicare Helpline at 1-888-679-9997 as soon as possible to reserve your space.