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Volume 16, Issue 11

Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall

Friday, June 26, 2009

Third time’s the charm: Running for (and with) the Troops Friday, June 19, LyD-13 budget passes by 213 manOnschool held a special By Sue VanDerzee

Voting for the third time, 1,967 voters in Durham and Middlefield passed a District 13 education budget for next year with the smallest raise in anyone’s memory — less than one percent. The total vote was 1,090 yes, 877 no, and slightly fewer people voted this time (1,981 votes were cast on June 2; 1,802 were cast in the first referendum on May 5). In Durham, 25 percent of registered voters voted, and in Middlefield 22 percent voted. What was perhaps most satisfiying to many — was that the budget passed in both towns this time around. In the earlier two referendums, the budget had passed narrowly in Durham both times and been defeated in Middlefield. This time Durham’s votes were 746 yes and 544 no. Then the call came from Middlefield announcing they also had approved the budget, 344 yes, 333 no. Superintendent Sue Viccaro said, “I’m just glad it’s over and we can move on. Now we can begin planning ahead for next year and get

contracts out.” The actual budget number voted on included $118,090 worth of cuts after the second defeat, for a gross bottom line of $33.76 million. Because each town pays its share based on the number of students it sends to district schools, Middlefield’s share is expected to carry a lower mill rate with Durham’s holding steady though what exactly happens in that regard depends on passage of a state budget. As for avoiding multiple referenda in the future, Viccaro said, “Every time we go through the process, we try to improve on it. I’m sure the board will want to do some things differently.” District 13 Board of Education chair Tom Hennick added: “We’re relieved and gratified that the budget passed. From the start, we’ve done the very best to be mindful of the needs of the school system and the community in these difficult economic times. Judging by the vote, we’ve achieved the right balance, though we did cut things we were reluctant to cut.”

program called Go Far’s Run for the Troops. Students wrote and gathered hundreds of letters to U.S. Armed service members stationed around the world. Active and retired service members were invited to the school to run and walk with the students. The program began with students singing a patriotic song and then with a presentation of the letters and a banner to the servicepeople. Top photo, Alexandria Grenier and Ashley Dana get autographs from a local serviceman sent from the Middletown Recruiting Office to be part of the fun. At right, an enthusiastic group holds a banner they made. See more photos on page 13. Photos submitted by Jen Schulten

‘Don’t be alarmed. It’s only a drill.’

Killingworth and Durham firefighters will take part in a Mutual Aid HazMat drill on Sunday morning, June 28, at Durham Manufacturing, located at 201 Main Street. There will be a simulated leak in the propane tank located at the rear of the property. Teams will be deployed to monitor the situation with metering devices, as well as training on the proper hose placement to dissipate the vapors with water fog streams. Durham Manufacturing has always been a partner in training endeavors, and they stepped up to the plate again

for this exercise. In addition to Killingworth and Durham, Durham EMS will provide medical standby, with tankers from Middlefield, North Madison and Chester providing additional water supply for the operation. To kick off the exercise, Michael Callan, an expert in Hazardous Materials training, will conduct an hour-long classroom session to review the hazards in dealing with situations like a leaking propane tank , whether it is a small 20 lb. cylinder on your gas grill or large tank used commercially as at Durham

Manufacturing. Water to the drill site will be shut down, so you may encounter some traffic delays between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on the following roads: Haddam Quarter Road, Brick Lane, Maiden Lane, Maple Avenue and Main Street. The Durham Fire Department drills every month on different subjects and completes a certain amount of hours of training each year as part of their OCEA requirements. However, the HazMat drill is a mutual drill that hasn’t been done in a while and hasn’t ever been done with

In this issue ... Killingworth before. “Durham works very closely with its mutual aid towns, and we try to drill every year with one of them,” said Fire Chief Harry Hall. “This is Killingworth’s turn. The reason we’re doing this is because we have to be ready for anything. Killingworth has a big AmeriGas facility, and we have a big tank at Durham Manufacturing. Also, we have newer members who will benefit from this drill.” This was submitted by Durham Fire Chief Harry Hall with additional reporting by Stephanie Wilcox

Calendar ..........................4 CRHS H&D grads ....6 & 19 Durham Briefs ..........10-11 Middlefield Briefs.....11-12 Obituaries .................22-23 Scouts .............................24 Sports.........................25-30

See our next issue on July 3 for Coginchaug Regional High School graduation coverage; go to our website — www.towntimes.com — for graduation photos as soon as we can get them online.

July Art Weeks

Want to offer your child or teen a unique camp experience this summer, or have one yourself? Fashion Week (July 13-17) is for ages 11-16. Learn about the world of fashion through illustration, designing and creating patterns, and sewing your own creations. From July 20-24, take a virtual Trip to India for teens and adults. Learn Classical Indian dance moves and a fun Bollywood routine. Apply henna and regional costumes for a fashion show. Celebrate festivals and an Indian wedding ceremony. Adults can register for the entire week or for individual

Town Times Community Briefs workshops. During Journalism Week (July 27-31) participants ages 12-17 will meet with Shoreline media professionals who will teach the nuts and bolts of creating a newspaper. Conduct an interview, perform research, and write and edit a press piece. Learn to blog and upload video. To register, call (860) 6635593. Visit us online at www.artscenterkillingworth.org.

Community Dinner This month’s Community Dinner will be hosted by members of Notre Dame Church and the Church of

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Thursday. The program is free of charge; however, parents are responsible for transportation. Information on the program and applications can be found on our website www.cttech.org/vinal. All applications must be received by Friday, June 26. The contact person is Lyn Caliendo (860) 344-7100 ext. 411.

Durham Fair talent tryouts Tryouts for the Durham Fair talent show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12. The actual show will take place at the fair on the weekend of Sept. 25, 26 and 27. This year there will be two shows, one for ages 21 and under and one for over 21. If interested in a tryout, please complete the application on the Durham Fair website: Durhamfair.com or send a letter with your name, address, phone number, email, type of act, age and any accompaniment needed to: Durham Fair Talent Show Tryouts, Wendy Manemeit, 35 Madison Rd., Durham, CT 06422. You will be notified of your tryout time. The tryouts will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the United Churches hall in Durham. If you have any questions, call (860) 538-1221.

Art Guild winners The Art Guild of Middletown is pleased to announce the following winners in its sixth annual juried art exhibition held recently at Wesleyan University’s Zilkha Gallery. The guild provided $750 in prizes and gift certificates which were awarded to the following artists: Best in Show, Bivenne Stiager; First, Joyce Senesac; Second, Carole Johnson; Third, Jennifer Hart; Jerry’s Artarama gift certificate, Ann Snow; Riverbend Gallery Watercolor Award, Jeanne Norton; Tresa Durinick Memorial Award, Barbara Beck; Ursel’s Web Framing Award, Paul Baldassini; Lyman Orchard Gift Certificate, Adele Johnson; Shirley Murphy Pastel Memorial Award, Ellie Bender; Honorable Mention to Christie Ivers, Lois House, Bob Spooner and Elizabeth MacKiernan Miel. The show opened with a gala reception Friday evening, June 12, where an overflow crowd enjoyed art, wine, hors d’oevres and music by Santo Fragilio. The Art Guild still has a few openings for students interested in Robert Noreika’s watercolor workshop Aug. 10,11 and 12. For info, call (860) 346-6546.

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the Epiphany. It will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, on Sunday, June 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free and open to the public. All are invited; all are welcome. If you need a ride, please call (860) 349-1608.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Durham joint commission meeting helps planning By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

brought to the legislature, Francis said the town has already sought relief from unfunded mandates, and would gladly go to the legislature again. In addition, town sanitarian Bill Milardo suggested creating a needs list by department and selling unused surplus equipment instead of having it sit and degrade. Finally, each board and commission attending gave a brief update at the end of the meeting. Here are some of the highlights. Francis said she is working with the owner of Lake Grove to find a good tenant or owner. “It’s a unique property that is better as a whole than piecing out,” she said. Sherry Hill from the Recreation Committee stated they will be taking a walking tour of the Howd Road property to see if there is a potential for hiking and biking trails. Francis Willett, emergency management director, expressed his disappointment that Middlefield chose not to fund the Safer Emergency Notification Program. He will be looking for additional grant money to cover the expense. Town sanitarian Bill Milar-

do said Hobson Motzer is nearly finished with their addition, and home sales in the $180,000 to $300,000 range are picking up. Dick Eriksen from the Inland Wetlands Commission mentioned that many residents have come to the board looking for relief for undersized culverts due to recent rains. Some residents have been directed to BOS, and others to the town engineer, and some waivers were offered. Jane Eriksen from the Library Board of Trustees said the library is actually doing very well despite the bad economy, and perhaps because of it, as statistics have increased. The library will host a rally on Saturday, June 27, at 11 to protest cuts in library spending at the state level. Lainey Melvin of the Senior Board stated the computer program for seniors with District 13 was very successful. Finally, selectman Jim McLaughlin said he would like to bring board chairmen and public safety volunteers to talk to students because, after meeting with them, he learned they are interested in local government.

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At a special joint meeting of boards and commissions on June 22, First Selectman Laura Francis arranged the meeting to accomplish three goals: to hear cost-saving measures that each board/commission/committee/department has done this year, to find other areas for more efficiency and cost savings, and to discuss the importance of shovelready projects/major capital improvements and come up with some projects for when funding becomes available. Ideas that came up included technology upgrades, such as new servers at Town Hall, a records management program, infrastructure such as culverts, bridges and guardrails, and roof and step repair and ceiling painting at the library among others. Ray Bahr from the Water Commission said the town should decide if it wants be in the water business, noting there are long term risks with only 110 customers, costly testing and unexpected expenses. Francis said the feasibility study found there is not enough water to connect to Middletown. The contract has been extendKate Glazer, DMD ed to study two other sources Jason Glazer, DMD of water in Middletown. Also brought up was the possibility of the firehouse functioning as a technology center, to which Scott Wright from Emergency Management SerA S S O C I A T E S vices responded: “It could, if you get an electrical system to handle it, air conditioning and that kind of thing.” General and Pediatric Dentistry Other areas to create effi- 16 MAIN STREET SUITE 303 DURHAM, CT 06422 ciencies and savings included New, Clean, Modern Office 860-349-3368 WWW.GLAZERDENTAL.COM a suggestion from Fire Chief Harry Hall about the possibility of working in conjunction 16 MAIN STREET • DURHAM with District 13 for purchasEvening and Saturday Hours Available ing supplies and services. Francis said the town may be able to look into areas such as road and field maintenance and snowplowing budgets. Visit our website: www.glazerdental.com Tax collector Martin French suggested expanding the town’s ability to analyze costs for contracts and services within departments. Francis said she is working with finance director Maryjane Malavasi on performance measures and a fiscal policy that would include revenue Dr. Jason R. Glazer, D.M.D. Dr. Kate M. Glazer, D.M.D. departments. Pediatric Dentist General Dentist In response to a question about initiatives that can be

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Meet the Cow Lady Author and artist Carol Weis will share her book When the Cows Got Loose at 2 p.m. at Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. She will make cow puppets with kids ages four through eight. Registration is required by calling (860) 344-8479. Baked Bean Supper The United Churches of Durham baked bean suppers begin tonight in Fellowship Hall, 228 Main St. It will feature baked beans, corn, salads, breads and pies. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m.

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CRHS Graduation The Coginchaug High School graduation ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. The project graduation bus leaves Coginchaug at 10:15 p.m. and returns at 6 a.m.

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Middletown Chorale Enjoy a concert of lighter fare for a summer evening presented by the Greater Middletown Chorale at 6 p.m. at Beckham Hall on the Wesleyan campus. Saturday Services The Church of the Epiphany offers services with Eucharist every Saturday at 5 p.m. For info, call (860) 349-9644. Protest Rally At 11 a.m. gather at the Durham Libray to protest the governor’s budget cuts relating to library services. 24-Hour Bike Ride The Meriden Motorcycle Club will hold a 24-hour bike to benefit the Nerden Center. The ride begins at 7 a.m. at the club on Stantack Road in Meriden. The event will include food and drink all day long. Call (860) 685-0865 or email hd1655@sbcglobal.net.

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Xilin Feng, violin and viola, will perform the “Choral Fantasy” on the ancient chant, “In the midst of Life,” by Ludwig Lenel, at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 50 Emmanuel Church Rd. in Killingworth. Admission $15, students $10, children free. Reception after the concert. Visit www.churchinthewilderness.org or call (860) 663-1109 or for information. Community Dinner This month’s Community Dinner will be hosted by members of Notre Dame Church and Church of the Epiphany. It will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St. in Durham, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner is free and open to the public. All are invited; all are welcome. If you need a ride, please call 349-1608. Church Anniversary At 10 a.m. the Cross Street AME Zion Church, 440 West St. in Middletown, will hold a morning worship service and graduation convocation. The Cross Street Expression Guild will present “A Light in the Darkness,” the heartwarming story of a widow and her son who find hope in the Messiah at 4 p.m. For more info, call (860) 344-9527.

MONDAY

June 29 Free Movie Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St., offers a free movie each Monday at 12:30 p.m. Today’s film is Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood and Geraldine Hughes. Call the center at (860) 3443513 for information.

TUESDAY

June 30 Music Enjoy a special performance at 7 p.m. of the Middle-

town Symphonic Band on the South Green Park in Middletown. Bible Study Group Come to the home of Bob Williams at 369 Jackson Hill Rd. for a short Bible lesson, followed by a question-andtry-to-answer time. Call (860) 349-9516 for information. Mystical Magic with Christina Christina will perform at 10 a.m. at Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Be amazed by the magic and delighted by the balloons. This program is for ages 4 and older. Registration is not required for this program. Last Chance Today is the last day to license your dog without paying late fees. See your town clerk for more information.

WEDNESDAY

July 1 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. The Full Monty The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. in Ivoryton, presents The Full Monty beginning tonight and running through July 26. For tickets and show times call (860) 7677318 or visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org. Cancer Survivors The Gaylord cancer survivors support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Gaylord Hospital’s Chauncey Conference Center in Wallingford. If you are a cancer survivor, you are welcome to bring a family member, caregiver or friend to share experiences, strength and hope with one another. For more information, call (860) 349-3443. Music at the Mansion Enjoy a free concert on the grounds of the Wadsworth Mansion tonight at 6:30 p.m. featuring the music of Eight to the Bar playing swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul and Motown. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. Parking will be at the mansion, at the

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Wilbert Snow School and at Mercy High School. For more information, visit www.wadsworthmansion.co m or call (860) 347-1064.

THURSDAY

July 2 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. Summer Concert Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to Masonic Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy the summer concert series. Guests are welcome to enjoy a picnic on the grounds from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call (203) 679-5900 for more information. Tonight enjoy the music of Stardust Dance Band as they play golden oldies. Free Outdoor Dance Party Nation Beat, a six-member New York-based band, will perform a free outdoor concert in the courtyard of Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts, 283 Washington Terrace in Middletown, at 7 p.m. Concert attendees are invited to come early and picnic as well as stay late and watch Middletown’s fireworks from the hill. For more information on this concert, visit www.wesleyan.edu/cfa or call (860) 685-3355.

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July 3 Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the Levi E. Coe Library in Middlefield, 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) 3495626 for more information.

SATURDAY

July 4

Tag Sale Flea Market The Notre Dame Church in Durham will hold its monthly tag sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor space is available by calling Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356. Transfer Staton The transfer station will be closed today, but open on Monday as usual.

Saturday Services The Church of the Epiphany offers services with Eucharist every Saturday at 5 p.m. For info, call (860) 349-9644. Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm farmers’ market will run every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 24. The Dudley Farm is located at 2351 Durham Rd. (Route 77) in Guilford. There will be conventional and organic produce, baked goods and more. For info, call (860) 349-3917.

SUNDAY

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12-Step Healing My Father’s House Retreat, 39 North Moodus Rd. in Moodus, offers a Catholic 12-step program every first Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This program includes teaching, sharing and prayers for healing. Call (860) 873-1581 or visit www.myfathershouse.com for info.

MONDAY

July 6 Stroke Club Middletown Stroke Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the community room at Sugarloaf Terrace in Middlefield. The Stroke Club meets the first Monday of every month. For info, call Ida at (860) 344-9984, Ray at (860) 349-9226 or Ann at (203) 235-4275.

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Edith Trischman takes us into Middlefield’s past By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times “I had never seen so many people in Middlefield my whole life,” said Edith Trischman referring to this year’s Old Home Days on Saturday, June 6. As one of the oldest parishioners from the Middlefield Federated Church, Edith smiled and waved as the parade float slowly drove through Middlefield. At 98 years old, born, raised, and spending nearly her entire life in this town, Edith had an interesting perspective coming through it once again. Edith was born in 1911 on Powder Hill Road “at the top opposite the ski toll now, which of course wasn’t there back then,” she said. Born to Fred and Ruby Fowler, she was just one of the many Fowlers in Middlefield. When Edith was nine or 10 years old, her family moved to the center of town. Edith’s Aunt Edna Jenkins, who was

postmaster for 35 years, lived with Edith’s grandmother in the downstairs of the mailroom while Edith and her family lived upstairs. The dining room of the house was the area where the townspeople came for the mail. “We were very lucky because we had running water that came from August Pond down the road,” she said. “Not many people had water back then, but we did because we lived right around there. We didn’t have a lot, but you made do with what you had.” In fact, there were no radios or television sets when Edith was growing up. Her family got their news from the Penny Press — news for only one penny! At the time Edith lived on Main Street, there was only her grandmother’s house, which was the post office, and one more house on the corner where the doctor’s office is now, and then open space until you came to a group of homes, she recol-

lected. “Main Street was very different back then. It was just an open field with no stores or anything like that,” she added. The one store Edith distinctly remembers was Terrill & Burnham, “a big old country store” on Baileyville Road. It was later the wellknown Fowler’s Market that burned down in 1988. Terrill & Burnham carried everything from kerosene to groceries, and according to Edith, a man would come to your house to take orders and then bring the order back to you in the afternoon. See Trischman, page 17

Edith Trischman, above center, waves from the Middlefield Federated Church float on Old Home Days.

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‘Honor and Distinction’ in the Class of 2009 By Stephanie Wilcox, Sue VanDerzee, Chris Coughlin and Judy Moeckel There are 123 members of the Class of 2009 at Coginchaug Regional High School, and 18 of them will be graduating tonight with “honor and distinction.” These students have earned their “honor and distinction” the hard way — through academic success. On a 12-point scale, they have achieved over four years a cumulative average of at least 10.0. Last week, we crammed in 14 interviews – the valedictorian and the salutatorian plus a dozen more high achievers arranged alphabetically. This week we conclude with interviews of the last four graduates with “honor and distinction,” but remember, these are the last four in an alphabetical sense only. Be prepared to be amazed to meet these amazing young people!

Chelsea Veranis

Chelsea Veranis has not had the typical high school experience. She began her high school career at the Westwood Christian Academy in Hamden, transferring to Coginchaug her junior year. “It was a big change, going from that Christian and conservative environment to public school,” she said. “Not only We would also like to congratulate another distin- that, but the curriculum was guished group of graduates more demanding at Cogin— 11 strong — though we chaug, much more rigorous.” Despite this, Chelsea quickly Town Times have not interviewed them. fell in love with Coginchaug. These are the graduates who june 26, 2009 “I joined volleyball right have earned at least a 9.0 cuaway, which helped me make 3c x 3" mulative average over four new friends and learn a lot years, and they are graduatabout the school and being the ing with honor. They include new person. In the end, I’m Alyssa Onofreo, Leila Hoffdefinitely happy I am at man, Eric Murphy, Drew Ca- Coginchaug, and do not regret vanaugh, Cody Donecker, the switch at all.” Daniel Sawicki, Senya Bekui, Chelsea plans to attend JuAlina Giordano, Pierce Wat- niata College in central PA. son, Katherine Clark and While at Juniata, Chelsea Bria Ziegler. plans on studying physics, en-

gineering or meteorology. “I’m really excited to experience a new way of life; people from Pennsylvania tend to be more old-fashioned, while at the same time being very open and liberal.” Like most graduating seniors, she is excited to experience the world outside District 13. Although Chelsea says she will miss friends and family, she told me that “my brother and my mom’s side of the family will be down there. Not only that, but I met a girl at orientation who turned out to be the daughter of one of my mom’s classmates. It was a crazy coincidence, and now we’ve decided to be roommates.” Chelsea credits her friends, family and faith as being huge influences on her life. “I have a group of friends from church who are always there to hang out with and give good advice, just like any good friends should.” Chelsea describes her family as encouraging without being forceful, saying that “they encouraged me to do my own thing and to challenge myself.” As far as her faith, Chelsea uses it as a way to be optimistic even in tough times. “I feel extremely blessed. And if something goes wrong, like I get a bad grade, I trust in God’s plan and don’t let it discourage me.” For incoming freshmen, Chelsea has two pieces of advice. First, “never give up. Everyone has different intelligence levels, but that doesn’t mean you are smart or stupid, just never give up and always

do what you love.” Speaking from her own experience of having to meet new people halfway through her high school career, Chelsea advises: “High School is not the end of the world. Friends will fall through, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make new ones who are more mature.” Chelsea lives in Durham with her mother, Mary, and her father, Charles. Her older brother, Charles Junior, currently attends Juniata College.

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‘Historic cluster’ of buildings in Durham speaks of yesterday ing older children for college or life in the real world. Current work is focused on the upstairs. The original floor has been re-planed and workmen are in the process of relaying the original floor. The walls, upstairs and down, have been repainted to the original gray, which was matched to a wall board left behind when the building was gutted in the 1970s.

By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times

The process is slow as funds are limited and most work has been done through donations of time and materials, as well as monetary donations. Eventually, the Durham Historical Society hopes to utilize the upstairs room for general storage and permanent displays. And though the downstairs room

Clustered at the corner of Maple Avenue and Town House Road just north of Town Hall, lies an odd assortment of seemingly unrelated buildings under the care and supervision of the Durham Historical Society. Although native Durhamites are cerSee Buildings, page 14 tainly aware of their meaning and purpose, we thought it would be helpful to newcomers (those of us who’ve been here for less than 50 years), if we provided the background and current activities related to this historic cluster. Centre Schoolhouse decorated for Memorial Day. Centre School Since that time, renovathe adjacent cemetery which Built in 1775 on land donated is perhaps one of the best kept tions have been ongoing. In by town resident Ebenezer rural cemeteries in the state.” 1977 the building was comRobinson, the white clapboard He went on to cajole, “It seems pletely gutted: the frame was building with two red doors that the dead are better cared repaired, insulation was infacing the green was also for than the living.” This re- stalled, electrical service was known as The Academy on the port led to renovations being upgraded and new subfloors Green. Books, school supplies completed in the same year, installed. During this process, and teacher’s salaries at The including the installation of the original floors were disAcademy were funded new floors and a fire escape. covered and re-laid over the through the sale of Durham’s I’m not sure, but this may subfloors. This work restored designated Ohio lands and have been the first of many the first floor classroom to its plots in the new cemetery be- unfunded mandates put for- 1775 appearance. In 2002, mahind the green. Annual contri- ward by the state. jor renovations began on the Centre Schoolhouse, second floor, a work in progress. butions toward the support of When the new centralized second floor and continue to this school were made from school opened in 1923, the this day. this fund until 1923 when the town sold the Centre School According to Durham Hisfive district schools in Durham building to the Durham Fair torical Society president were combined into one at the for $200, and it served as the Sarah Atwell, the school’s Central Consolidated School, fair directors’ building until unique qualities include the now known as Frank Ward 1954 when the fair deeded the fact that it is one of the few Specializing in: Strong Middle School. building back to the town. two-story schoolhouses ever In 1910, the state of Con- Then in 1968, local resident built, and it has never been necticut mandated that reno- Charles Stannard was instru- moved from its original locavations be completed on all mental in securing the build- tion. Most years the school Durham District Schools. ing’s use for the Durham His- provided salaries for two State Inspector C.H. Woolsey torical Society and obtained a teachers, depending on enreported that the Centre 25-year lease, which was re- rollment, with one teaching lym_SS53_6_22:Layout 1 a 6/19/09 10:45 1 School classroom “makes the younger students downnewed in 1993AM withPage a 50-year Now accepting Anthem Insurance very shabby comparison with lease. stairs and the second prepar-

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Friday, June 26, 2009

‘We have fun, and get things done, when we cooperate.’

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Town Times is published every Friday by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. and is delivered to all homes and businesses in Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall. Sue VanDerzee, Editor Stephanie Wilcox, Reporter Brian Monroe, Advertising Director Joy Boone, Advertising Sales Wendy Parker, Office Manager Contributors: Betsy White Booz, Chuck Corley, Chris Coughlin, Trish Dynia, Kathy Meyering, Judy Moeckel.

There’s a Sesame Street book I used to read to my children – and now read to my grandchildren – whose refrain is the line above: “We have fun and get things done when we cooperate.” Unfortunately, the limits of the printed page prohibit me from bringing you the tune, but surely you get the idea. This refrain popped into my head following the announcement of the passage of an education budget for District 13 on the third try on Tuesday, June 23. The reason it popped into my head was because – for the first time in several years – the budget was passed by both towns that make up the regional district. When we first moved to Durham in September of 1989 and experienced our first budget vote the following spring, the expected course of events was that Durham voters would defeat the education budget, but those obliging folks who lived in Middlefield would pass it and pass it easily enough to carry the district. This scenario was the pattern of our first years in District 13.

Then, it seemed something shifted and budgets were passed – or not passed – by both towns. The current pattern is that Durham will pass the education budget and Middlefield will defeat it. The hope of school officials is always that Durham, which is larger, will pass it by enough so that Middlefield’s vote is essentially overridden, just as Durham’s was 20 years ago. That’s what happened last year with the vote on replacing several roofs and wells and athletic field replacement and enhancement, often speciously referred to as the “stadium.” Tuesday’s vote, however, holds out the hope for a new era of cooperation. This does not mean that bad budgets should automatically pass, but that the towns can cooperate, that the perception of being unwillingly carried along or of bearing the other town’s burdens unfairly can perhaps be put to rest – if not forever, then for a brief happy moment. “We can have fun and get things done when we cooperate.” Sue VanDerzee, editor

Letters to the Editor Disgusted in Durham To the Editor, Lisa Szymaszek beat my family to the punch with her letter to the editor that recently appeared in the paper. She stated her comments beautifully, but as a mother with a three-year-old daughter in Kelly Pedersen’s ABC Academy, I feel it is my duty to speak up, not only in regards to how the selfishness of one person can have such a negative impact on so many in a community, but in support of Ms. Pedersen and her adorable preschool that my daughter loves. One of the reasons that my husband and I moved to Durham was for the closeknit, community feel and consistency of living. How wonderful is it to have my daughter start her first year

of preschool literally minutes from my house and meet the children that she would remain with in four-year-old preschool, kindergarten and so on while trusting that my one-year-old son would be able to attend ABC as well when he turned three. When speaking with friends in other towns, I was so proud to describe this feeling of community to them that I could pick my daughter up at school, we could walk around the green, go to the library, that ABC did community-focused projects about the Durham Fair, etc. The thing that is so utterly disturbing about this entire situation is the blatant selfishness and hypocrisy of one individual. To even insinuate that there is anything negative about the sounds of children laughing and playing in the summertime is downright sad. More impor-

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tantly, however, let’s be 100 percent honest. We are not talking about a home daycare on a residential street. We are talking about a preschool on MAIN STREET. God forbid the sounds of children laughing drown out the traffic, busy main street noise, lines at the Dari Serv or the gas station. I pick my daughter up at preschool twice a week and never once have I heard the horrible sounds of children playing over the beautiful and peaceful sounds of traffic. I guess some naive part of me is hoping that the town of Durham will go to Ms. Pedersen, apologize profusely to her and beg her to reopen her preschool, but apparently, I misjudged this community. So, thank you, Mr. Eames, commissioner of P&Z, your desire to enjoy a quiet peaceful summer on Main Street have left my family (and many others) with no summer care for our children at the 11th hour and no preschool next year (probably forcing us to leave the town to find preschool) and have contributed to the shutting down of a wonderful, sweet, happy place for our children. In this economy, it is shocking that any sort of legitimate business, especially one that is focused on the betterment of the children of our community, would be turned away from

the center of a town, but this is a huge part of what is wrong with our society: selfishness. Ms. Pedersen, our family loves ABC Academy! Jessica & Nathan DaSilva, Durham

Nurses thank Old Home Days To the Town Times: On behalf of all the nurses in Regional District 13 – Judy Ellsworth, Anne Juncadella, Karen Charpentier, Joyce Parisi and Mary Ellen Johnson – I would like to extend our sincerest appreciation and thanks for choosing us to be the Grand Marshals of the Middlefield/Rockfall Old Home Days parade this year. It was a tremendous honor for us to be recognized in this way, and our thanks go especially to Summer Lerch-Spencer and Carrie Anderson and the entire Old Home Days committee for bestowing this singular recognition on your school nurses. What you may not realize is that collectively, the nurses have 209 years of nursing experience, and Judy was School Nurse of the Year last year, so rest assured your children are in dedicated, caring hands! Riding on the float in the parade was a thrilling, exciting experience, and one that we will never forget!

A special thanks goes to Sarah Bryden, the Health teacher at John Lyman and Memorial schools, who diligently worked on our float with several of our sixth grade students – Audrey Arcari, Alyssa Gambardella, Eliza Romeyn, Lena Huntington, Sarah Gianinni, and Courtney Votto. (If I missed anyone, I apologize). We also thank J. Randolf Kitchens (The Dixon Family), for the use of their truck, and for pulling the float in the parade, and also the custodians at Memorial School – Dave Duncan and Bill Anderson, who helped with the logistics of moving the float out of Memorial School onto the flatbed. It was truly a community effort, and without these wonderful, hard-working people, we would not have had a float!! Most of all, we are grateful to the citizens in our beautiful communities of Middlefield and Rockfall who made the day so special, and the Regional District 13 administration, who continually supports the work that we do in caring for your wonderful children! We are truly humbled by this recognition and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Joanne Nytch, Durham Memorial School nurse More Letters to the Editor on page 16.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

From the Office of the Middlefield/Rockfall Tax Collector: As you have read, like Durham, Middlefield will not have bills ready for the first installment due July 1, 2009. The bills would normally be in the mail on June 30. The Board of Finance will set the mill rate June 25, and it will take 12 to 15 days to print, stuff envelopes, and mail the bills. The tax office will work diligently to get the bills out as soon as possible. In accordance with Connecticut General SS 12-142, Middlefield taxpayers will have 30 days from the date the bills are mailed to pay without penalty. Remember, when the bill becomes delinquent interest will be charged at 1.5 percent per month. The tax office thanks you for your patience during this process. Call tax collector Anne Olszewski at (860) 349-7117 with any questions.

Summer is time for real life learning

students participated, Summer is a wonand I kept my promise derful time to reinLauri Sinder, principal and kissed Daisy the force learning skills Korn School Pig when she came to using real life experiKorn School last fall. ences. Before you head A lazy summer afoff on vacation, purternoon is also a good chase a journal for time to get out an “old your child so they can write about their adventures. It is a fashioned” board game. Classic games great way to get children to write and such as Monopoly, Sorry, Life, Scrabis a lasting memory of their writing ble, Checkers and Chess never go out skills the summer they were six or of style and can be enjoyed by all ages. eight or ten. Children don’t always Using a deck of playing cards is also a know what to write so to get the ideas great way to reinforce number skills, flowing, it helps if you pose a question problem solving and provide hours of such as, “What did you like best about enjoyment. One of the best ways to retoday? or, what was an interesting fact inforce money skills is to take change you learned?” You may want to leave a out of your pocket or wallet and have space for drawings, postcards or pho- students identify the coins, count the tos which help make the journal a spe- change or check to see if you have enough to buy the ice cream or toy. cial memento of the summer of 2009. Children who are strong readers Children will appreciate how much have one consistent habit. They something costs if they have a set READ. Summer is a great time to visit amount of money before they go into a the library to choose books written by store to purchase an item. Learning the same author or discover a new se- time and money is easy when you reries such as Magic Treehouse, A to Z late it to their life. Ask elapsed time Mysteries, Boxcar Children or Secrets questions, such as the movie starts at of Droon. Even children who are capa- 3:10 p.m. and last for one hour and 15 ble readers enjoy the opportunity to minutes. What time will it be when read with a parent. When you set a the movie is finished? If you are looking for an opportunispecial time to read together every day you are modeling the importance ty to provide hands-on learning, visit of reading and can demonstrate what one of the many tourist attractions you think about as you read a book. available around Connecticut. Mystic Peabody Museum, Ask your children to make a predic- Aquarium, tion about what they think will hap- Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mark pen in the story or which part was Twain House and Harriet Beecher their favorite and why. Elementary Stowe Center are all great places to students had a chance to hear about visit for a day. The new Connecticut all of the exciting programs that are Science Center just opened with more available at the Durham and Middle- than 150 research labs and creative field libraries this summer. Both li- workshops which will provide hours braries have some fabulous programs of new experiences using high tech this summer so be sure to mark your tools. Check your library to see where calendar when the brochures come they have passes available which, will home. All schools also promote the provide a discount or free admission governor’s summer reading chal- to many of the attractions around the lenge. Students need to record the state. Summer learning with your book title when they have read a book children can be an exciting and wonand return it to their school in August. derful time together. Find the opporLast year I pledged to kiss a pig if more tunities and enjoy!

A View From District 13

To the Class of 2009

It has been 14 years your personality that since I proudly wore will dictate your sucmy cap and gown in cess as much as your the Julian B. Thayer ability. Therefore, join Auditorium and reclubs, become friends ceived my diploma with your professors from Coginchaug Reand don’t be afraid to gional High School. At start a conversation Coginchaug I received with anyone at anya quality education time. Not only will which prepared me your social skills immore than adequately prove, you never know for college and beyond. who you may meet. Now 14 years later, I of6. Did I mention to fer a few words of adcall mom and dad once John Szewczyk, Durham vice to the Coginchaug a week? Coginchaug Class of 1995 Regional High School 7. If you have setClass of 2009. backs, don’t blame 1. In college, take at anyone but yourself. least one class in a subAnd then pick yourself ject that is completely up and start over. The foreign to you and outonly timeline you are side of your major…and don’t worry on is your own. about it hurting your GPA. You’ll be 8. Take at least one spontaneous surprised how interested you may be in road trip while in college with some a different subject area, and more im- friends. Whether it be NYC, crossportantly, how interesting your fellow country, or my favorite, Hemmingstudents are from outside your major. ford, Canada (I’m still not sure how we 2. If you can, consider studying ended up there), these trips often give abroad, even if it takes you an extra se- you memories that last a lifetime. mester or two to graduate. Ten years 9. If you think your professors are from no one will remember, or care, if tough, just wait until you get a boss. you graduated in four years, four and 10. Last but not least, remember half, or five years. where you are from and the tremen3. Call mom and dad at least once a dous support structure that is offered week…you never know when you’ll to you in this community. Durham need more money. and Middlefield are two towns full of 4. Consider volunteering in the individuals of various backgrounds community in which your college is and skills. Through your years in collocated. lege and beyond, use your neighbors 5. There is no class in college that for advice and instruction, for help teaches you how to be social, make with internships and jobs, and for supfriends or even make connections. port and guidance. However, in the real world it is often Best of luck, Class of 2009!

From the Board of Selectmen

Web updates Up until Tuesday, June 23, our poll question was forecasting a negative outcome for the District 13 budget. The question asked: “How will you vote on the District 13 budget on June 23?” Until Wednesday, the negative replies were ahead of the positive ones, though that gap narrowed as the week went on. However, by today at press time – and after the results of the referendum, the poll that counts – the lead had switched. By Wednesday afternoon, 141 respondents had voted 48 percent in favor of the budget, 47 percent against the budget, with two percent declaring their intent not to vote and four percent undecided. The actual referendum vote on the $33.76 gross budget was 1,090-877, a 55 to 45 percent split, more decisive than our poll numbers would indicate. Seven respondents answered the forum question (you have to scroll far down on the right hand side of our website to find the forum question): “What do you think needs to happen in order to pass the District 13 budget?” Three of them were in favor of five percent cuts to last year’s budget bottom line, and the others engaged in illuminating dialogue about specific suggested cuts. The District 13 education budget has obviously been an engrossing issue, as witnessed by participation in the polls and forum as well as comments attached to specific articles written on this subject and posted on our website. We urge all readers to go to www.towntimes.com and respond to next week’s poll, which will probably be based on what happens tomorrow night at the Middlefield town meeting to vote on their town budget. In instances of Thursday meetings, the website becomes a much-welcomed tool for getting news out earlier than it can be done on a weekly printed newspaper schedule.

Durham Town Briefs

Durham Government Calendar (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for agendas and last-minute changes.) Wednesday, July 1 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Friday, July 3 Town offices closed for July 4 holiday Tuesday, July 7 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee Thursday, July 9 6 p.m. — Board of Selectmen with BOE, 135 Pickett Lane 7:30 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals at Town Hall Monday, July 13 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission Tuesday, July 14 7:30 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees 8 p.m. — Fire Company at the firehouse Wednesday, July 15 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, July 16 7 p.m. — Water Commission at Town Hall Tuesday, July 21 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall

P&Z hears D-13 athletic upgrade plans

The Planning and Zoning Commission held an informal discussion on Wednesday, June 17, with school board member Bill Currlin and CHA project manager Dick Webb regarding the construction of an athletic field at Coginchaug Regional High School. While the application must still go before the Inland

Wetlands Commission, Currlin and Webb wanted to present the commission with what they have so far. The project currently entails renovating the four tennis courts at the school into five courts as well as putting down a 400 meter piece of synthetic turf for the field. This field will be used for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and a number of other sports. The plan also includes widening the currently existing track and putting in a 1,000 seat grandstand. While the plan calls for an addition-

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al 26 spots to the 220 parking spots already on the site, commission alternate Stu Keating asked whether or not parking would be sufficient for all the seats. The applicants replied that in addition to busing in any teams, the band will also be bused in and that the parking should be sufficient. Member Frank DeFelice also asked that lighting photo metrics, information on the sound levels and the hours of operation be included when an application is formally filed. The athletic field project wasn’t the only proposal brought before the commission that still relies on approval from Inland Wetlands. The commission held a site plan review for Giuseppe Caturano regarding the deposit of organic material at 389 Wallingford Rd. This material is coming from a reservoir in North Branford that’s currently being drained. A member of the construction company involved with the project, John Scarfough, and engineer George Wren were on hand to explain the project. It will involve bringing in 31,000 yards of material to Caturano’s property, with a total of 1,800 truck trips expected in total. These trucks will run on Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. While the total trips will continue for a length of 21 days, it was noted that the trips will be spread out over a period of three months due to the need for the

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material to dry. It was also noted that there will be various dust control measures implemented during the project. The proposal otherwise went without comment by the commission. Two other items were noted by town planner Geoff Colegrove before the meeting adjourned. The first of these is that there is pending state legislation that would restrict the incineration of animals within 500’ of a residential zone. However, he added that this shouldn’t affect the current application for a large animal crematorium. The other item that Colegrove noted is that the subcommittee dealing with the definition of structures should have language drafted and ready for presentation at the next commission meeting. (In attendance/Chuck Corley)

Agricultural commission ordinance approved At the town meeting on June 22, $19,400 was transferred from Reserve Fund #9640 Library Oil Tank to 6700-497 Library CIP as recommended by the Board of Finance at their May 19, 2009 meeting. First Selectman Laura Francis and road foreman Kurt Bober explained the transfer will cover the cost of

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removing an underground oil tank and replacing it with an above ground tank per regulation. Bober said the 2,000 gallon steel underground tank at the library, which was tested and has no leaks, will be replaced with an above ground 1,000 gallon self contained tank situated behind the library. Bober said several local vendors were considered, but he recommended awarding the contract to Environmental Tank Technology in Durham at $17,625. He noted there is an additional $1,755 to cover tank testing and work performed by Public Works, including pads, poles, asphalt repair and landscaping. Some trees and shrubbery will need to be removed and replaced, and in the process there is a possibility of curbing damage that will be repaired. A second item approved at the town meeting was the ordinance for a new agricultural committee. First Selectman Laura Francis reported that a group of stakeholders has worked hard for several moths researching other agricultural groups in Connecticut and Massachusetts and came up with wording that they felt best suits Durham. “I am honored to bring forward the proposed ordinance because once and for all, we are honoring the heritage of being an agricultural community by making it a structured institution of the town,” she said. Francis explained the commission’s ordinance includes informing and educating the public on what it means to be an agricultural community, serving as a resource for residents, town committees and departments concerning the resolution of agriculture related conflicts and identifying, promoting and supporting innovative opportunities for farming in Durham. The ordinance will soon be published on the Durham website at www.townofdurhamct.org. (In attendance/Stephanie Wilcox)

There will be a rally sponsored by State Rep. Matt Lesser on Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m. to protest the cuts to public library funds in Gov. Rell’s proposed state budget.

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Sometimes you just get it right By Summer Lerch-Spencer, Old Home Days 2009 chair Every year after we host Old Home Days, I try to think of the right way to say thank you. In the early years — 2001, 2003 — I started by listing everyone who participated in some way. That quickly grew into a two newspaper article, since there were so many people. The post-Old Home Days 2005 article got to be hard to read since there were lists and lists of people, and while most like to see their name in print, one’s name became hard to find. Then the weather didn’t go our way, and we all got hit with rain as in 2007. Everyone had a slightly damp spirit for what could have been. The thank you’s were heartfelt from the knowledge of how hard everyone worked and yet what drifted alongside was “if only.” Well, this year it all came together! Old Home Days 2009 could not have been any better! The day, the parade, the participation, the booths, the people, the food, the crafters, the events, the music, the children’s screams of delight, the fun run, the health speakers and their tent, the “Star Spangled Banner,” the sense of community, love and relationship were all there this year! Sometimes you just get it right. Thank you to every townsperson who participated! You did a fabulous job! The OHD 2009 Committee cannot thank you enough! The entire day was about us, for us, by us, to celebrate us! You made that happen! Thank you so much! As First Selectman Jon Brayshaw wrote two weeks ago, “[This] event was truly “us....It was irrefutable that love, unity, kindness, smiles, dedication and sense if community abounded big time!” Sometimes you just get it right; you know who you are and why you came to this town. In closing, there are just eight very special people who are the heart and soul of Old Home Days — the committee members. They gave tirelessly of their time, energy, creativity and See Old Home Days, page 23

Durham mill rate set

Durham 60+ goes to WNBA game

At a special Board of Finance meeting on June 23 (following passage of the District 13 education budget), the BOF set the Durham mill rate for the coming year at 26.20, a reduction of .05 from the current year.

On Saturday, July 25, the Durham 60 Plus travel club will sponsor a trip to the WNBA All Star Game at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The trip includes a reserved game ticket as well as a food coupon and a free gaming bet

(subject to change). The cost is $59 per person. The group will leave the United Church parking lot at 11 a.m. and will return at 7 p.m. For further information, call Ellie Golschneider at (860) 3493329.

Cool down at the Middlefield Senior Center Beat the heat in our newly air-conditioned center. The summer movie fest will be every Wednesday starting July 8 at 12:45 p.m. with Marley & Me starring Jennifer Anniston and Owen Wilson. Frost/Nixon, starring Frank Langella and Sam Rockwell, will show on July 15. For a complete listing of July movies, stop by or call the center. This is a free program with no advance sign-up. The first Wii tournament potluck will be held on Thursday, July 23, at noon. Please call the center by Friday, July 17, to make a reservation. This is another way to get some exercise and have great fun with neighbors and friends. Free blood pressure clinics are offered twice a month on the first and third Wednes-

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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Monday, July 6 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Board of Selectmen Wednesday, July 8 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Planning and Zoning Commission 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Water Pollution Control Authority Thursday, July 9 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Park and Recreation Commission Wednesday, July 15 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Inland Wetlands Commission Thursday, July 16 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Board of Finance Tuesday, July 21 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Conservation Commission Wednesday, July 22 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, July 27 11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Housing Commission at Sugarloaf Terrace

Housing Authority During the Housing Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s May 18 meeting, member Alma Elder reported that she has yet to hear back from Geoff Colegroveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office regarding the availability of a state housing grant. Although the commission is aware of the difficulty in receiving a grant in the current economy, Elder stated that she will bring the matter up to Policy and Communications Director David Fink and Zoning chairman Ken Hamilton. The commission also re-

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to differentiate between housing authority responsibilities and personal requests, as the commission doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept requests to repair personal items. In other business, the authority received three bids for septic pumping. However, the sanitarian noted that there is a problem in accessing the tanks, and they will require an inspection. The matter was tabled until their June meeting. (From minutes/C. Corely)

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Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at (860) 349-3857 for information or to register for any program. You can also renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. Unique, inspired pieces of artwork: Stop by the library to view original pieces of art brought to you from talented local artists. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selections are paintings by Sharon. For your viewing pleasure, these paintings are also offered for sale. Check the library bulletin board for more information, listing of artwork and accompanying prices. Great new book titles include Wicked Prey by John Sandford, The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro, Prairie Tale by Melissa Gilbert, Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver, Losing Mum and Pup by Christopher Buckley, The Orchard Keeper by Cormac McCarthy, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Down: My Life

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At left, from left, L y m a n students, R o c k y the Rock Cat —min o r league baseball mascot from New Britain, U . S . N a v a l Academy graduate Maureen Dooley, a local vet, and veterans Bill Smith and Jean Chittendon pose for a photo. Right, Bailey Matuskiewicz with his g r a n d f at h e r John Orlando, a veteran. L o w e r r i g h t , Maureen Dooley with fans Bailey

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has been restored to its original appearance, the society would like to add benches and tables, set up as a classroom would have appeared in 1775. More basic needs include heating. According to Atwell, “the ductwork is there, but we have no furnace.” Currently the only source of heat is a kerosene heater in the downstairs school room. Once the school renovations are completed, exhibits which are currently scattered throughout the building in as orderly a manner as they can be, considering space limitations, will be displayed on the second floor for visitors. Over many years, the society has received many remarkable and diverse items which they hope to properly display for the public’s enjoyment. These include books, farm implements, period dresses, samplers and several watercolor originals and prints by Wedworth Wadsworth (18461926), grandson of Durham resident and General Assembly member of the same name, who painted many Durham area landscapes.

Sabbath Day House This rustic brown clapboard building to the left of the school house was the last of six Sabbath Day houses that once stood on the town green. Built in the mid-1700s by citizens living a distance from the church, the 20x25 one-story building with central chimneys were shared by two families coming from outlying areas in Durham for Sunday Congregational services. Durham was a devoutly Congregationalist/Puritan community and Sabbath services lasted all day. The call to church began with the tolling of the bell one hour before services started in the morning. This bell could be heard in the distant corners of the town and summoned the devout to their Sunday duty. Sabbath house owners would lay a fire in their Sunday homes before going to church. When services broke for lunch, local families living nearby would head home for a noon meal and additional prayer, and Sabbath Day house owners, would do the same in their homes away from home. Once the noon meal was served and the father had reviewed the morn-

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The Sabbath Day House near the Durham Green currently serves as storage for the Durham Historical Society . ing sermon with his family, the community would walk back to the church for the afternoon session. If the weather was cold, the families would then retire briefly to their Sabbath houses in preparation for the long ride home, at which time the fire would be scuttled, the doors shut, and not a soul would dare enter and raise the dust until the next week’s Sabbath began. The Sabbath Day house owned by the Durham Historical Society was built around 1780. At some point it was moved to Indian Lane and was scheduled to be burned down. Charles Stannard and other members of the Durham Historical Society rescued and moved the building in 1970 to its current location. Today the building is used for general storage. Future plans may include furnishing the building as it would have appeared in the 18th century, but for now, the Centre School, for practical reasons, remains the focal point “One thing at a time,” said Atwell.

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From top left, counterclockwise, Garret D’Amato and Jeremy Cannon begin construction of their kites; Kevin Crompton with his finished kite; Megan L’Heuruen and Lila Owens wind string to tether their kites; above Michelle Mandel, Mr. Conway, Erin Larkin and Jack Levin are a little tangled; center, top, Courtney Turner’s kite is flying high — so high it is out of the photo!

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Kelly Jo Gullage surrounded by donations. This letter is to thank everyone who donated to our drive for the Meriden Humane Society. We collected more than 200 donations, plus $300 and a generous gift certificate from Meriden Feed & Supply. The items were delivered on June 6. The Meriden Humane Society was very grateful for our efforts. Special thanks to John Lyman Elementary School, BASREP at Korn School, Levi Coe Library, Meriden Feed & Supply and

everyone who donated. If you would like to donate on your own, or are considering adopting a pet, please contact this no-kill, not-forprofit animal shelter, or visit them at the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450; wwww.meridenhs.petfinder.com. Thank you again for supporting this wonderful cause! Kelly Jo Gullage and Sarah Collins

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terms used in the letter. There are good and bad teachers just as there are good and bad in any profession. It is unfair to our dedicated teachers to paint them all with the same brush. This provides a great segue into one of my issues with the current budget. I believe because of the budget cuts we are losing a valuable teacher at the high school. Marilyn Horn is a dedicated and talented teacher who is a great resource to the district. Many of our students referred either to her or the Spanish Honor Society as a highlight of their high school years. Today I must vote on the budget. It is the first time I am in a quandary about which way to vote. I will probably vote yes, but find it very difficult to support a budget which contains a huge stadium at the expense of an excellent teacher and an already overly burdened language department at the high school. Pamela Lang, Middlefield

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from ear to ear, and as proud as the day he was born on Aug. 2, 1991. I would like to say I had something to do with his awesome work at school, but TRULY Zachary was that special kid who needed very minimal guidance. Oh yes, every now and then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ask him if his work was complete, but that was it. This will be a Fathers Day Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll NEVER forget. Always remember this, Zachary, your mother and I are so proud of you. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a great son, brother and a true friend. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m positive Ally is smiling down at you and keeping an eye out for you. FYI, Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior and senior year were filled with some terrible things. My mom, who lived with us for all of Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, passed away, Ally Palmisano (one of Zacharyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first true friends in high school) left us, and Zachary took on the task of keeping his sister and brother in check for seven weeks while we were out of the country adopting his other sister. Zachary, thank you for being a GREAT son. I am so LUCKY to have you as my son. Thank you for an early Fathers Day gift. I love you, from your PROUD dad. Francis Martowski, Durham

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“We weren’t thinking, we were crazy.” When Edith graduated high school in 1929, there were not too many kids attending college. After high school, she worked in Meriden at Ford and dated a fellow, Warren, who had a Ford Coupe. In 1931, just shy of 21 years, she married him and had two children. Though she and Warren lived some time in Rockfall, Ivoryton and Deep River, they always returned to Middlefield because “It’s such a lovely town.” Five years ago she moved to a community for older adults in Middletown where she isn’t too far from the town she spent nearly her entire life in. She was both honored and thrilled to ride on the Middlefield Federated Church float in the Old Home Days parade as it took her back through Middlefield. After all, she sang in the choir of the Middlefield Federated Church from age 14 into her 90s, and was a longtime parishioner. Edith Trischman definitely shared important parts of Middlefield’s heritage.

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Guess what we did last weekend? Rick and Kim Mach attended the Coginchaug Scholarship Ball earlier this spring and won one of the many silent auction prizes offered, which included a firetruck ride for one child and a friend from their school to home. A Middlefield firetruck, driven by volunteer firefighter Rob Carlson, picked up their son, Alex Mach, and his friend, Stephen Geremia, in front of Brewster School after classes ended for the day on Friday, June 5, and dropped them off at the Mach house. The boys’ dads even got to ride in the truck with them. Many thanks to both the Durham and Middlefield Volunteer Fire Departments for working with one another to get a time scheduled. Another special thank you to firefighter Rob Carlson for taking time on his day off to give both boys and their dads a ride of a lifetime. Top photo, from left, Alex Mach, Stephen Geremia and Middlefield volunteer firefighter Rob Carlson next to the firetruck. Directly above, Stephen Geremia is on the left and Alex Mach is on the right. Both are Submitted by Rick and Kim Mach thrilled to be riding inside the firetruck.

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Edith shares one particular memory: “When we lived at my grandmother’s, my mother sent my brother and I with laundry to Ellen Doyle’s house to be washed,” she said, adding, “She was an old Irish lady.” Ellen Doyle didn’t have running water but had to pump water and then heat it on a wood stove for the washing. “Of course, my mother paid her for it, but she (Ellen Doyle) would say, ‘Tell your mother to send more soap,’ because you know how messy kids can be.” Another place without water was the school, Edith said. South School was a tworoom schoolhouse with four grades on one side and four grades on the other. The students themselves went up to the Spencer house for the water — this was back when kids walked to and from school and walked home for lunch. In the winter, the older kids made cocoa on an oil stove in the south room of the school. “I don’t know where the teacher was, but the kids always did it,” Edith laughed. When it came time for high school, Edith took the trolley line to Middletown High. The trolley line came up as far as the train station in Middlefield, she said, and if you wanted to go to Wallingford or New Haven, you had a flag to wave the trolley down. Edith spent many times on the trolley to visit her great aunt in Wallingford. “She had a car, and she would meet me where the train stopped in East Wallingford,” remembers Edith. “I used to take my ukulele with me, and it was so nice. We’d always go out to lunch, which was a nice treat because we seldom ate out anywhere.” Not to mention, it was special enough just to visit another town for the day back then. Another form of recreation at the time, Edith said, was swimming at Lake Beseck. However, on one particular day, she and another girl swam all the way across the lake with no life preservers on and without telling anyone they were doing it, and then had to walk home. When asked what they were thinking, she replied,

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to California. “I have been playing the clarinet since about fourth grade, and just recently we went on a trip to Anaheim.” While there, the concert band participated in music competitions. Her trip was not all serious though. “We also went to the theme parks around that area, like Disney World and Universal Studios. We also made it down to Venice Beach.” Overall, Alyssa says it was a great experience for a senior being able to travel to a new place with her friends. “It was a nice break from school, and great experiencing California when we’re all used to just being around Durham,” she said. Alyssa has her own parting wisdom for the incoming freshman class. “I wasn’t certain I’d know where I’d want to go once I reached my senior year, but now I’m definitely sure about where I want to be next year, and pretty sure about what I want to focus on in school.” Alyssa also leaves the incoming freshman class with this advice: “Don’t care what everyone thinks about you, be your own person.”

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Frank Grabek Sr., 92, of Middletown, formerly of Rockfall, husband of the late Anna (Lee) Grabek, died Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Water’s Edge Healthcare Center. He was born in Granby, the son of the late Michael and Rosalie (Lemanski) Grabek. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army Infantry. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with New Departure as a tool grinder for over 38 years. Frank played baseball with the minor league affiliates of the Chicago Cubs and White Sox from 1938-1939; he also played with the Portland League. He was a member of the Polish Knights, the Falcons and the Kosciusko Society. He is survived by his son, Frank Grabek Jr. of Middletown; a brother, Chester Grabek of California; two grandchildren, Tanya

Strassberger and Daryl Grabek; three great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Dennis Grabek; five brothers, Walter, Joe, Eddie, Billy and Julius Grabek; and four sisters, Pauline Kuslan, Helen Strasko, Stephanie Wondolowski and Cecelia Kachinsky. Funeral services were held from Biega Funeral Home in Middletown followed by funeral liturgy at St. Colman’s Church, Middlefield. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

Henry Arnold Lundell Henry Arnold Lundell, 91, of Millbrook Rd., Middle-

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John Smith Metcalf John Smith Metcalf, 83, of Durham, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 19, 2009, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born on March 6, 1926 in Wrentham, MA, he was the son of the late Harry W. Sr. and Phoebe (Smith) Metcalf. John served as a Sgt. in the U.S. Army during World War II. He attended Northeastern University and Carnegie Mellon University, receiving a degree as a Chemical Engineer. He did significant work at Olin Corporation Research Division where, with others, he invented the first plastic shot shell for the Winchester Arms. He received many awards for his shooting skills. John was a charter member of the New Haven Barnacles, a skin and scuba diving club. John was also

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Marie Elizabeth Notarangelo Marie Elizabeth (Levis) Notarangelo, 88, of Rockfall, wife of the late Lorenzo “Larry” M. Notarangelo, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Middlefield, she was the daughter of the late Simon W. and Margaret (Bray) Levis. Marie was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and the Morse School of Business. She had lived in Rockfall the majority of her life and was a member of St. Colman Church in Middlefield. She is survived by two sons, Larry James of Brookfield, and Richard G. Notarangelo and his wife, Mary Ann, of Rockfall and their three sons, Michael, Richard and Stephen; two nephews and a niece. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings,

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Venture crew travels to Mattatuck By Jay McKernan Special to the Town Times

Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience, or as most boy scouts know it, COPE was the destination as Venture Crew 169 traveled to Boy Scout Camp Mattatuck in Plymouth to challenge themselves on the COPE course. After a long morning of team-building activities, the scouts were outfitted with the necessary gear to start the high ropes portion of the course. Up to this point, the highest element they had worked on was getting their entire group over a 10-foot wall. Now it was time to climb up a cargo net 30 feet in the air and challenge themselves individually. Each scout was belayed by a ground person for safety, and the instructors were there the whole time to give advice and en-

couragement. After climbing the net and ringing the bell, the scouts walked across a steel cable, then crossed a 40foot horizontal telephone pole and finally rappelled down to the ground. The “high” point of the day was climbing 40 feet to the platform where the zip line starts. The Camp Mattatuck zip line is 685 feet long and passes over one field, through a narrow corridor of woods and finishes in the lower field. Needless to say, it takes a lot of courage to step off of a perfectly good platform that is 40 feet in the air. Everyone did it and loved every minute of the speedy ride to the lower field. Unfortunately a thunder and lightning storm rolled in and cut our fun short. We had to take shelter in Camp Mattatuck’s newest facility called Lever Lodge. When completed, the building will be an education and meeting center, as

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At the Benchwarmers’ CRHS spring sports banquet held June 15

Girls’tennis MVP Boys’tennis MVP Alina Giordano Greg Frank

This year’s MVP is not just getting the award for the number of wins she had or her desire to compete, but for her loyalty, sportsmanship and leadership. She takes pride in all she does and showed the team what it means to play competitive tennis. She will be truly missed. This year’s most valuable player award goes to Alina Giordano.

Greg has had a great season. He has grown not only as a terrific tennis player but as a person. I’ve known Greg since he was in fifth grade. When I first saw him hit the ball, I knew he was a natural. While he has taken tennis lessons the past several years to improve his

game, nothing compared to this year’s season. His skill level increased five-fold. Last summer he took lessons to improve his forehand. He needed to hit with more top spin. Mission accomplished. Greg had a couple of goals this year. One, to compete well against the other number one players in the Shoreline League and to make the state tennis tournament. He did both of these. Greg had a great last week of competition. He beat Old Lyme on Tuesday, Old Saybrook on Wednesday and Westbrook on Friday. In the beginning of the season, he had lost to these players. What a great way to end the season. He has had a lot of fun this year. He excelled in tennis. He did a great job as captain of the team. He is proud of playing the number one spot for three years and did a great job representing Coginchaug.

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hard in practice and is constantly focused on how she can improve. Each meet for her is an opportunity to succeed. Her crowning achievement for the season came at the state meet when she cleared five feet two inches, securing her position as the state champion in the event. We are excited about watching our MVP Lora Manley grow as an athlete even more over the next two years.

Girls’track MVP Lora Manley Our most valuable athlete this year represents versatility, dedication and perseverance – all qualities a coach loves to see. This young lady competed regularly in three events – the high jump, long jump, triple jump – and made guest appearances in the 200m, 4x400m relay and heptathlon. In the course of the season, she scored over 80 points for her team. She works

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pact on the team. Most MVPs have been on the team at least two years, and most have been on the team for three or four years to hone their skills. By vote of his peers, Dan Nordstrom is Coginchaug’s 2009 outdoor track MVP.

Amanda Boyle Our most improved athlete came out for the first time this season looking to try out some field events. She focused mainly on the javelin at first and then picked up the high jump and long jump. She showed an excellent work ethic and willingness to learn. By the end of the season, she managed to qualify for the state meet in both events. Having seen her strength and speed, we convinced her to begin working on the heptathlon as well. She has shown great potential for the future. Amanda Boyle went from nowhere to the state meet in one season, which is pretty impressive. We look forward to two more years with her.

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Boys’track MVP Dan Nordstrom In all my years of coaching track, and I started in 1976, I have never ran into this situation. This person was a major point-getter for the Blue Devils in large invitational, league championships and state meets. You would expect the MVP to have made these achievements. The difference here is that this individual came out only in his senior year, and he had a major im-

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Boys’ track Coach’s Award Derek Casciano Coaches gain satisfaction by watching an athlete grow and achieve, hopefully with help from the coach through guidance and instruction on technique. It is satisfying to know you had an effect on an athlete who became a Shoreline Open or New England medalist. However, I take pride in the athlete who works very hard to come close to their true potential. Many times they may not have gained recognition in big meets. I have coached excellent athletes who, with more effort or more focus or more of an open mind to new training or techniques, could have run faster and jumped or thrown farther. The ones I remember are the ones who could set high but realistic goals, have focus and determination, work hard and are willing to learn. The coach’s award is called the 100 percent. It represents the athlete who gives 100 percent in meets and practices. By vote of his peers, captain Derek Casciano is receiving the coach’s 100 percent award. I concur with the team on their choice; I have coached since 1967 and worked with many champions. However, it is Bobbie Angelleta, Mark Zitka, Tracy Maxwell, Joey Gradawitz, Heather Peterson, Sarah Bacon, Jody Planeta, Wade Moss, Eric Dudko, Billy Ennever and others who I will always remember. Derek Casciano has joined that club.

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friend and teammate and has been a key component in the past two years as a varsity player. I’m sure I can speak for the whole coaching staff when I say Kourtney will be greatly missed next year.

This years’ most valuable player, Jeff Tiedemann, led the team in almost every major offensive category. He hit .407 with 23 RBIs and led the team with 33 hits. He also had a 6-2 record on the mound, winning his sixth game against Morgan in the Shoreline championship game. In that game, he allowed only two hits and one unearned run and went four-for-four at the plate.

When a team is successful on the field, it means that a lot of players have made both small and large contributions. It also means that seniors have to set the tone in terms of leadership. Being a good teammate and being a team player are qualities that all three of our seniors demonstrated throughout the year. They

had a no-nonsense, play hard attitude and put the team first at all times. And they will leave this year knowing that they led our baseball team to its first Shoreline championship in 29 years. I could not be prouder of our coaches’ award winners, our three seniors, Jimmy Scherer, James Carmichael and Josh Miller.

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The most valuable golfer award goes to the number one player on the golf team. This player was a huge reason why the team had so much success this year. He was a medalist in eight matches. He tied for fifth place at the Shoreline tournament with a 78. He had the second lowest scoring average in the Shoreline League, which

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Golf MVP(From page 25) earned him All-Conference honors for the fourth straight year. Due to his solid and consistent play, he helped earn his team a spot at the state tournament, and at the state tournament he tied for seventh place and earned AllState honors for the first time. The most valuable golfer award goes to the captain, Matt Johnson.

Golf Coach’s Award Liz DiVincentis They say golf is an individual sport, yet the golf coach’s award goes to an extraordinary individual who cares more about the team then she does about herself. She was upset after matches if she felt she could have done better because she let the team down. In reality she was one of the main reasons why this team

was so successful. Liz qualified to play in an international event this year yet played in the tournament because she did not want to let the team down and miss a match. Liz DiVencentis will be receiving the coach’s award for her dedication to her team. However, team dedication is not the only reason for Liz’s award. Liz has put in more time playing and practicing her game than any other player that I have ever coached. Her desire to improve is unmatched.

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Above, the U10 boys’ team enjoyed a successful season. Back row, from left, are JB Baba, Joshua Dalo, Scott Romeyn, Trevor Morris, Griffin Murphy, Brennan Bates, Garrett Puchalski and Patrick Hocking; front row, Kyle Fontaine, Andrew Presutti, Troy Willis, Dawson Hettrick, Riley Carey, Adam Doolittle and Jeremy Orozco. Missing from picture, Larry Hennessy, Camden Stockdale and Justin VanEyndhoven. Right, the U9 girls’ spring season closed with a victory. The girls enjoy a moment together following their win last Saturday. Back row, from left, are Shannon Carey, Maddie Montz, Jamie Breton, Julia Davis, Hannah Clark and Amanda Potvin. In the front row, from left, Lydia D’Amato, Colleen Coogan, Julianna DeFlora, Nicole Murphy and Paige Copeland. Missing from picture are Brittany Hall and Alyssa VanEyndhoven. Photos submitted by Pam Carey

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Winning record for U12 The boys’ U12 soccer team compiled a 8-1-1 record this spring and won its division. From left, Kyle Judson, Sam Temple, Jacob Burt, Alec Bogen, Jon Jacobs, Jake Ober, Kyle Borbas, Dan Gavrilovic and JR Fronc. Missing from picture are Garrett D’Amato, Joe Ertle, Leonid Funaro, Dan Meskill, Davey Proctor, Matt Sawicki, Owen Tobin and Photo submitted by Ken Judson Kyle Wyskiel.

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Gaining Strength, Inside and Out

Mastering the Martial Arts photo by Joe Juarez, courtesy U.S. Air Force

Have you seen movies and TV shows where the actors fight using martial arts such as karate? In real life, people use the martial arts mostly to defend themselves. Even more important, martial arts give people the strength to avoid a fight. That can be even harder to do. The Mini Page talked to a team leader in the Houston KickStart* program to learn more about the martial arts. *The KickStart program was founded by actor Chuck Norris to help kids grow strong in character through martial arts training.

What are the martial arts? When people talk about the martial arts (MAR-shuhl arts), they are usually talking about the many Asian forms of self-defense fighting. There are hundreds of different disciplines (DI-sih-plihns), or styles. The most common martial arts practiced in America are taekwondo (tie-kwonDOE) and karate (kuh-RAH-tee). Martial arts have been practiced in Asia for thousands of years. They were invented as a way for people to defend themselves against invaders. Martial artists often do not use weapons. The artists fight using their bodies. Today these arts are practiced for sport as well as for defense.

These students demonstrate their stance, or way of standing, at the Los Angeles Air Force Base Fitness Center. They are demonstrating the martial art of comba-tai. Comba-tai (COM-ba TIE) is a mix of Asian and African disciplines that has developed over thousands of years.

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Experts say martial arts are not about fighting. They are about NOT fighting. The most important thing martial arts students gain is strength inside themselves. Students learn selfconfidence, self-respect and selfdiscipline, or the ability to do hard things to become better or stronger. A martial artist learns not to give in when friends do the wrong thing. He or she can walk away when someone else is trying to pick a fight.

Experts say most people who fight are scared of something. When you are confident and know what you can do, you have the inner strength and courage to avoid most fights. A good martial arts program teaches students to be strong in many ways. Students also learn to eat healthy foods. They develop strong bodies through exercises and matches. A 10-year-old boy throws an Airman 1st Class instructor with a judo move during a self-defense class at the fitness center at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.

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Different Disciplines Some terms to know

Different Asian countries have different styles of martial arts. In the Japanese arts, such as karate, fighters stand firmly. They use many low kicks, and they use their open hands. Other Japanese martial arts styles include aikido (eye-key-DOE), judo (JUE-doe) and jujitsu (jue-JIT-sue). In the Korean arts, known as taekwondo, fighters start by standing up tall so they can raise their legs quickly. They focus on kicking and high jumps. Chinese martial arts in general are called kung fu (kung foo). The Chinese developed two general styles of martial arts, short and long. Shorter styles were invented for fighting in urban, or city, areas where there is less space. Longer styles were invented for fighting in rural, or country, areas where there is a lot of space. Chinese short styles of fighting include in-close and in-tight moves. Fighters might strike and defend with their elbows and knees. They train to fight close to their opponents.

Belts: Most martial arts disciplines award different-colored belts, or sashes, to indicate skill level. The colors vary according to the discipline and school. A black belt usually means the martial artist has gained a very high skill level. A red belt is often the highest an artist can get.

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Styles

This Edwards Air Force Base black belt instructor demonstrates a taekwondo jumping side kick. “Taekwondo” means “the way of the hand and foot.”

In the Chinese long styles of martial arts, fighters might include moves such as flips. They are able to perform moves taking up more space. Partly because of the influence of movies and TV, modern martial arts fighters often include more gymnastics moves, such as flips, into their disciplines.

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Sensei (SEN-say): The martial arts instructor. This term usually applies to instructors of the Japanese disciplines. Dojo (DOE-joe): A school for teaching martial arts. Gi (gee): The uniform worn by martial artists. It usually consists of loose-fitting pants with a long shirt. This is a Japanese martial arts term. from The Mini Page © 2009 Universal Press Syndicate

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TRUCKS & VANS HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRS Road King Cstm 2005 Blk Pearl, Rineharts, loaded, mint, over $7000. extras. Asking $16500. 203-537-6202, Jim KAWASAKI 2005 1500 Black Vulcan, $5000. KAWASAKI 2007 EX250S blue, pretty bike! $1800. Both in pristine cond! 860-349-1039 Clinton CHEVROLET Venture mini-van 2001. High mileage. Runs very well. Reliable. Good brakes. Good battery. Needs some mechanical work. $1,200 or best offer. Call Mike (203) 269-4929.

AUTO PARTS HARLEY side pipes and mufflers, fits Evo. $100 203-284 8890

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

FORD Taurus 1999 Loaded, very good cond. $1750. SATURN 4 door 2002. 77k. Runs great! $3350. PLYMOUTH Sundance 1991 58k $1650. ( 203) 213-1142 HONDA Odyssey 2007 LX, grey, new brakes & tires. PW, door locks, roof rack, cc, AM/FM CD player w/Satellite radio hook-up. 46,500 mi. Good cond. $15,000/ best offer. 203-265-9502

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AFFECTIONATE Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy, 7 mos. Lap dog, loves children. Shots current. $250 OBO to good home. 203-623-5640. BOXERS-Purebred, reverse sealed brindle, fawn & white. Males and females Reg. 1st shots, dewormed. Cert of health avail. AKC & ACA pedigree. Championship bloodline. $750 203-464-4779 BULLDOGS, Beagles, Boxers, Poodles & Cockapoos, Chiapoos, Shi-poos. Chihuahuas, Mini Bulldogs, Rotts, Yorkie. $350+ 860930-4001. COCKATIEL or parrot cage with stand 24x24x32. top opens. Never used. $85 PUPPY or small animal playpen 48x48x42. Portable use indoors or out. Used once. $50 203-630-0290 EXTRA LARGE Dog cage. 2 doors. Removable tray. $70 or BO. (203) 634-6604

YAMAHA DIRT/trail. TTR 125LE 2006 - Elec Start garage kept low miles/hours - excellent condition - 3 "standard" performance mods - JDjetting kit, airbox & muffler $2,200 obo 860-518-6963

FERRET. Gentle Playful 1 year old Male. Raised in home with kids. Cage. Great family pet! $125. Jasmine 203-927-4396 FREE Persian cats, male & female. Call (860) 426-0407 FREE puppy Husky mixed, 9 weeks old. Good w/children. Needs a good home. Call 203440-2745

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PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE to good home. 2 kittens, multi color, box trained. Ready to go. (203) 238-2514 KITTENS Males & females. Litter box trained. Free to good homes. Call after 5pm (203) 2378318. 12 Pasco Street, Meriden. LAB PUPPIES. Yellow, Chocolate & Black, AKC, raised with children. Ready June 22, $700. Call (203) 631-9386 MALE black rabbit $30 includes cage Call 203 427 7875

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 4 PIECE Modular computer desk. Made of natural wood and veneers. Keyboard and locking drawer. Asking $60. 203-235-2784. AIR CONDITIONER- 1st $50. (203) 238-3774 ANTIQUE CHILD’S ROCKING CHAIR $75.00 860-426-1214 BABY play chair rocks swizzle. $7. Call for info 203-634-7709

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CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TRACTOR 26HP, 54” cut, auto. transmission. Electric start. Bucket loader. Grader. Much more! 1 yr old. Paid over $5000. Make an offer. Call (203) 237-0646 HOSTAS, $3.50/pot, 2 plants per pot. Call 860-621-2928, leave message. KUBOTA garden tractor-1989 model B5200, 4WD, 3PT hitch, front loader. $4,500 obo. (203) 294-0038 MURRAY G.T. Garden Tractor 18 HP, 46” Mowing Deck. 5 Speed shift. Runs great. Asking $550. Call for info. (203) 235-3337 WHEELHORSE Garden tractor— 1964 model 1054, 10 HP. New tires & seat. Mower deck runs great. Snow plow - chains. $800 obo. (203) 294-0038

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS SEARS 6.25 lawnmowers (2) including grass catchers for parts. $25 203-235-7250

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 2 A/C window units only used one time each. Call 203-2356290 $50 each

BLUE couch & loveseat, $200. Set of lamps, $20, kitchen set, white & oak, $150. Bank desk, $125. 6pc rock maple BR set from VT, $350. Frigidaire antique stove, $400. Call after 5pm 203-2354988 BUREAU 6 DRAWERS ,HAS BEAUTIFUL MIRROR. PERFECT. $75. 203-2376807 COMBO Microwave, hood vent, light, w/mounts, over the stove. $50. (203) 630-1866 DREXEL Heritage Sofa- excellent condition, floral pattern $950.00. Call 203.248.5982

END tables (2) rock maple. Good condition. $25. Crown Victoria dishes set of 8, 45pc in all. Like new. $50 or best offer. Call 203-634-7709 ENTERTAINMENT Center, wood, glass doors. $99. Call 203-235-1021. FOR SALE: Solid Oak Dining Room Set, Queen Anne Style, China Cabinet 64”W 80”H 19”D, Matching Table 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs, Table Pads, Ex. Cond. $500 or B/O. 203-2135442. FUTON, pine hutch and cedar chest $100. Call (860)828-1761

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 HAVAHEART box traps, good condition, $10 each. Call (203) 269-8925 2 PAUL MCCARTNEY Tickets Floor Seats-11th Row July 17th at Citifield $1000.00 or B/O 203-887-7183 40+ BRADFORD EXCHANGE Collector plates with papers. Unopened. $100. (203) 634-0048 ADVERTISE your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 1000 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-4862466 or go to: www.classifiedavenue.net BABY EXERSAUCER Keep baby in one spot to play. $25. (203) 626-5419 BALLY 8 ball Champ pinball machine, reconditioned, $1,350. Ms. Pac Man video game, $750. Donkey Kong video game, $500. AMI CD junkbox, $900. 860-223-0936 CASSETTES 400, wide variety, Fifty’s, Big Band, Coutry music & more! $50/OBO. 203-440-3919 CHILD’S wagon, Step 2, like new. $20. CEILING Fan, Aloha Breeze, 52”, 3 speed, new in box. $20. Call 203-440-3919 CRAFTSMEN 16”Scroll saw and table. Used once. $90. Call 203630-0841

2 BURNER Commercial Coffee Brewers. $50. Call 203-2358374 Ask for Wayne.

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2 BURNER Commercial Coffee Brewers. $50. Call 203-2358374 Ask for Wayne.

40” Plush Mickey & Minnie $60 for set. Call (203) 715-8537

FILL, TOPSOIL & TRUCKING AVAILABLE.

27 INCH RCA TV. Great condition. $100 or best offer. Call(203)444-5714.

HOME OFFICE U shaped Executive Desk and Hutch. Made by HON Natural Maple laminate. New over $5000. Older but great condition. Bargain at $500. OBO. 203-671-6979

FISHER PRICE Childs bed rail (blue) $9. 203-639-0835

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MOVING! Full bed w/mattress, box spring, headboard, 2 sheet set, comforter, like new, $250. Refrig, good cond, $100. 30in TV, like new, $150. Dining hutch, $250. Stove, good cond, $100. Detachable dishwasher, $100. Outside furniture set, 6 chairs, 2 glass tables, 2 ottoman w/cushions, good cond, $250. Maternity rocking chair, $75. Elliptical machine, paid $400, sell $175.....much more! Call 203752-7841 after 5pm RECLINER, blue, nice shape, clean, $50 860-682-4435

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SOFA TABLE - Bronze finish, glass insert sofa table. 42x17x30. $75. (203) 630-1161

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HUTCH From the 1960’s. 3 drawer, 3 door. 50”L x 75”H. 19” D. $100 KENWOOD Speakers - 3 way tower speakers, 140 watts, black. $75. (203) 626-5419

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 TIKES Cozy Coupe Car $15.00 Call 203-634-8389 (4x) until 7pm ORCHARD SPRAYER, Solo, back pack, gas engine. Can be used as leaf blower. $250. (203) 237-6031 PRADA PURSE. Used. $50. Call Tara 203-427-7237. SHEETS Twin size. Never opened. $8.00. 203-237-8004

Friday, June 26, 2009 — Town Times MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE REI New 2-person back-packers tent. List $180, now $50. (203)265-3519 SHOWER doors replacement 56” textured tempered glass $20/set. Call 860-628-8811 SHUTTERS - ext wood. 15 pairs, refinishing needed. $75. Call 203-379-0619

STEEL BUILDINGS RECESSION DISC. 18 x 21 Reg $6,279 Now $4,186 36x51 Reg $15,047 Now $10,031 105x105 Reg $87,362 Now $58,241 + Code Adj Erection Avail www.scg-grp.com Source #11S Phone #860-237-4588

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UMBRELLA-LARGE, FOR PATIO TABLE. LIKE NEW. $20. CALL 203-265-7186

WWF Packaged Action Figures. Early 1990’s. 100’s to choose from including Undertaker, Stone Cold, British Bulldogs, The Rock and more. (203) 809-6875

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GOLF CLUBS- Practically brand new. 1 mo. old. Complete set Walter Hagen golf clubs & carrying case. Yellow & black. $150. (203) 630-1161 NASCAR Race Tickets (4) June 28, Loudon, NH. Face value/$110 each. Turn 4, top two rows, Aisle Seats. Call 203-376-1007 or 203269-7875 POWERLIFT basketball hoop, hydraulic adj, portable. $99.99 203.238.7753

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 RIFLE/BOW storage cases $100 203-440-4368

SWORDS DAGGERS Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

203-235-8431 RIBBIT: Above ground automatic pool cleaner with hose. $100 860-828-3251. STAINLESS Steel pool Deck Ladder. $75.00 Call 203-238-0106 THE “BUG”, pool robotic cleaning, BUG & Hoses $60.00 Call 203-238-3987

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-6183765 A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-3177891

APC Rolling Laptop case, power ready, multiple pockets & dividers. TC1900RBN $45 203-235-7446

ELECTRONICS 13-INCH Philips TV $25 Great condition. (203) 235-9092 NEW Audiovox Sports Scner Recver/GMRS 2way radio. $25. (203)265-3519 NIKON Coolpix 5600. $20 Decent condition. Call (203)815-3002 leave message. TV SYMPHONIC 13inch good cond $50 best offer. 203-4277243

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1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

203-238-3499 ALWAYS BUYING Old, used & woodworking, machinists & misc handtools & tool chests. Honest offers made at your home. Please write this number down and call Cory 860-345-8539 .

ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS Pottery, oil paintings, clocks, jewelry, toys, silver, anything old. (203) 639-1002 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS PIANO- Yamaha, Clavanova, including bench, very good condition. Paid $1400, asking $500. Please call 860-628-7860

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FOR RENT

MERIDEN STUDIO Appliances, Galley Kitchen. Tile and Carpet. Heat & hot water incl. $600/mo. Secure building. (203)317-9638 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $750. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, access to courtyard. No pets. $950. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

WLFD-Upscale Condo 3 full baths, granite & tile, custom window treatments, patio & deck. Perfect for home office. No pets. $1,800/mo + utils. 203-671-6979

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE-4Rms, appls, 1 level, deck, garage. No pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. $1175/mo inclds heat. 203-393-1117

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HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4BR, 1st flr, recently renovated, 2 full baths. $1275 + utils & sec. Avail. immediately. 230 West Main St. 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL

All real estate advertised in Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl this newspaper is subject to furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 the Federal Fair Housing www.Meridenrooms.com Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it MERIDEN & WLFD 1BR apts for illegal to advertise any rent. Starting at $625 and $785 preference, limitation, or some include heat & hot water. discrimination based on (203)213-6175 or 203-376-2160 race, color, religion, nation- MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street al origin, sex, sexual orien- Studio $575. HT/HW included No pets. 860-246-0613 tation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make MERIDEN 1 or 2 BR any such preference, limiStove, heat & hot water incl. tation or discrimination; Lease, sec & refs. No pets. and is also subject to the (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 State of Connecticut GenMERIDEN eral Statutes Sections 46a1 ROOM EFFICIENCY 64c which makes it illegal $450 include utils. to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimi- 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 nation based on race, MERIDEN creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual 1st floor efficiency apartment $550. Heat & HW included. orientation, marital status, (203) 440-0555 age, lawful source of income, familial status, or MERIDEN 2 bdrm. $725 lg physical or mental disabilibdrms. wshr/dr hkup, close ty, or an intention to make dwntn. 860.834.2876 or any such preference, limi860.798.4665 tation, or discrimination. MERIDEN 2 Bedroom ApartThis newspaper will not knowingly accept any ment. Brand new. Must See! advertising for real estate 2nd floor-$850. 3rd Floor- or for the sale or rental of $800. No pets. Security. (203) residential property which 265-5980 Lisa is in violation of these laws. Meriden 2 BR $750

$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

CONDOMINIUMS MERIDEN Eastgate Commons 2 BR, completely remodeled. $800/month. 2 months security. (203) 605-8591

LADIES size 10 clothing Exc cond! $100/all. Call 203-213-5193

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH WOODEN playset; swings, slide, sandbox, fort w/ladder. $85. Call 203-265-3427

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HOUSES FOR RENT

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

DURHAM Ranch, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1000 sq ft. 2 decks, 2 car garage. Lg private yard, scenic views. $1500 month, 2 months sec + util (all electr). No pets. 860.663.2566 8am10am ctrental@comcast.net

CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY

WLFD 3-4BR. 2 full baths. Hdwd flrs, WD hkup, DW. Nice loc., double driveway. No pets. 203- 284-2077 or 203-654-6190

Sm Studio-$525 Fully renovated, secure bldg. HW incl. New appls, on site laundromat & off st parking. Close to train station. Sec 8 Approved. Property Max 203-843-8006 MERIDEN 2nd Floor. 2BR, 5 RMs. 45 S. Second St. Completely remodeled. Heat & appls incl. Washer hookup. No pets. $850 & 1 mo sec. 203-841-7591

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016

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Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better

Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!

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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com 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 LRG 4BR, lg kit, dishwasher, WD hkup. Good, quiet neighborhood, off-st park, yard. No pets. Near school. $1,475. Sect 8 approved. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN, 7rm, 2bdrm, 2bath 1400+ sqft FP, built-ins, HDWD floors, W/D HU, 2nd floor $1100+$1100 sec. 203-4400707 MERIDEN- 1 & 2BR apts. 657 East Main St. Call (917) 4683909 MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 3BR, 2nd fl. Newer appliances. Off st. parking. $895 + utils. No pets. Sect 8 approved. Marc 203-815-8335 MERIDEN- A Must see! Spacious 4BR, 2nd flr. Eat in kitchen, hdwd flrs, new carpet. $1150. Call 203-996-9810 MERIDEN- Hubbard Park- 2BR, central air/heat. 775 West Main St. $925/mo. Tony 203213-8468/ 203-296-4975

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN-2BR, 4RM Duplex. Appliances, lease. 2 months security. $850 per month. Call (203) 284-0583

APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON- Apts now avail. $850/mo. Easy access to 84 & 691. Credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208 WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $730-$925/mo. Call 203-265-3718

ROOMS FOR RENT

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL. $685. Stove, refrig & dishwasher. Off street parking. Balcony. No smoking. No pets. Credit check. 203-269-9149

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WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 Available July 1st 203-535-3487

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE- Weirs Beach, N.H. Channel Waterfront Cottages. 1,2 & 3BR, A/C, Full Kitchens, Sandy Beach, Dock Space. Walk to everything! Pets Welcome **Wi-fi! 1-603-366-4673 www.channelcottages.com

WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse end unit. Beautiful area, yard. Granite counters, DW. WD hookup, garage, porch. No pets. $1100/mo + sec. (203) 631-6057 WALLINGFORD 2BR,1 bath. $850/mo. Laundry, refurbished/new windows. Great Location. Walking dist to downtown. 203-764-0160. WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor, 2 BR, Lg rooms. Clean. Laundry Room, Trash Pick-Up. No pets. Security deposit. $850/month. (203) 265-5980 Lisa WALLINGFORD Beautiful Location, N. Main St. Attractive 5 Rms w/attic space. 2nd flr. A must see! No smoking. $1300 /mo, sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD Spacious 4 rooms, 3rd floor, hardwood floors, nice area. Available 8/1. No pets. References required. $800. 203-868-1087 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, Choate School area, 3 rms, 3rd flr incl. heat, appliances, garage. $725 + security & references. Call (203) 269-2575 or 203-488-5409 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, studio and 2 rm apts available. Stove & refrigerator included. Centrally located. No pets. 2 mo security + refs. 203-265-0698 WALLINGFORD. 1BR apt, nice location, off st parking. No pets/smoking. $700/mo+sec. Call 203-284-2103

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 WLFD-South Whittlesey Ave, 2BR, 1 bath, 5Rms, 2nd flr sunporch, appls, carpet, W/D hkup. $1025. 3rd flr, 1BR, 1 bath, totally remodeled, skylight, appls, carpet, $780. 203-281-4582 WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101. YALESVILLE 1BR apt in small complex. Off st. parking. Appliances. No dogs. $750 + sec. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868

MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd Fl., W/D hookup, off-street parking,60 Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8 approved. Call 203-376-5599

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm

MERIDEN-Free Rent 1st month. 1BR $575/mo + utils. On busline downtown. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042

MERIDEN-Furnished room for rent. All utils. Shared new kit., bathrm, off-st-parking. $550/mo. Call 203-500-0608

MERIDEN- 2-3 BEDROOMS Totally renovated. $900/month. Owner (860) 450-2556

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

MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591

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Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….

Private beach. 2 & 3 BRs. No pets. Call (203) 272-3087

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

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT MERIDEN- Storage space for boxes, medical records, etc. No cars. Call (917) 386-3630

Wallingford/Durham 20’ X 45’ with electricity. Available July 1. 203-751-1977 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.

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919 WALLINGFORD 70 Quinnipiac Street, Store/office or heated storage. $595 monthly. 80 Quinnipiac St. Store or office. $325. Sec. & ref. req. Please call 203-269-2575

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STORAGE SPACE We have 3,800 square feet of storage space available for short or long term rental. Centrally located in Meriden and convenient to all major highways. 12’ ceilings with heat and air conditioning. Tractor trailer access with a covered dock. 24 hour access, security camera for extra protection, office and bathroom. Plenty of parking.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!

$375,000-2,275 sq.ft. newly built Elevated Ranch on a 1/2 acre. 3 bdrms., 3 full baths, central air, formal DR, hdwd flrs., plus a fin. bsmt. $379,900-4,000 sq.ft. Ranch incl 1800 sq.ft. fin. walk-out fin bsmt w/2nd kitchen. 3-4 bdrms, 3 full baths, formal DR, central air, 2 car gar., all on 1.15 acres $410,000-Gorgeous Colonial with Victorian flair. 2,284 sq.ft., 4 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, plenty of upgrades incl hdwd flrs, granite wrapped fp., wraparound porch, fin. walk-out bsmt., 2 car gar., all of 1 acre CALL FOR DETAILS GALLERIA REAL ESTATE 203.671.2223 www.galleriahouses.com

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Meriden

860-347-7840

WLFD $384,000 Yesterday’s charm with today’s amenities! 3BR, 2.5 bath Cape on level 1 acre in South Cheshire. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen w/trey ceiling completely updated, CAIR. Linda (203) 272-1234

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Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference!

3 BR Ranch, East Side 1457 sq. ft, C/A, HW Floors IG Pool, 1 1/2 baths. For Sale By Owner. $179,900

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MERIDEN HOMES $279,900-Newly built 1700 sq.ft. Colonial plus an additional 700 sq.ft. fin. walk-out bsmt. 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, formal DR, central air, 1 car garage..

Call today for more information and tour.

OPEN HOUSES

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE MERIDEN-$239,000 East side. 2 family, 5 + 5. LR, DR, 2BRs each floor, updated kitchen, bath. 2 enclosed porches, 3-car garage. Vinyl siding, full basement. Zoned Commercial C4. Ideal for residence and/or business. Call (203) 488-6389 or (203) 623-2009

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

Wallingford

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

New Listing!

Insertion Machine Operators Printing Machine Operators Pickers/Packers Quality Inspectors Toolmakers Call InfiniStaff at 860-223-5100

$195,000 2BR, 1.1 bath Townhouse in quiet Brentwood Village. Clost to tennis courts, clubhouse or pool.

Call Fred (203) 265-5618 SOUTHINGTON Renovated Ranch on level half acre lot. 3BR, 2 BTH, HW flrs. New kitchen w/granite counter tops & stainless steel appl's. Cath ceiling family room w/gas FP, new baths, whirlpool tub, newer boiler, w. heater, central A/C, 200 amp. $309,500. 221 Mt. Vernon, F.S.B.O. Call 203 (215) 8585

WALLINGFORD WALLINGFORD Great for 1st time homebuyer or empty nesters. Expandable Ranch. Beautiful corner lot, mature landscaping, 3BR, EIK, HW flrs thruout, AC, wall unit, attic, fan, pfin basement. $232,900. Annemarie (203) 265-5618

HOUSES FOR SALE

PERSONAL service for your complete satisfaction. Call Frank Guodace Realtor. 860-301-7400 Experience makes the difference!

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

WLFD $689,000 “Magnificient view & privacy”. Cust Cape on 2AC, 4+BR, 3.1BTH. 9’ ceils, Crown molding, French drs galore! Granite, marble. Many more amenities! Must see! Mins to I91/I95, town, country club. Dee (203) 265-5618

MERIDEN $325,000 4 1BR units. Two of the apts are completely remod. Building has updated electric & plumbing and a new roof. Please see MLS#N291329 for more details. Call Annemarie 203-235-3300

MERIDEN Exceptional well maintained Col offers 3BR, 1.5BTH, formal DR with great rm w/FP w/ French doors that walk out to patio & private level backyard. Make this home yours! $239,900. Call Dawn 203-235-3300

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

MERIDEN 38 Dryden Dr. By owner, 2 BR Cape, 1.5 baths, finished rec. rm., 3 seasons porch, c/a, large beautifully landscaped yard. $269,900. For full details of updates and inside/outside slide shows visit: http://web.me.com/ dalegreenbacker (203) 634-0013 WLFD Cute, immaculate & affordable! Freshly painted 6rm, 3BR, 1BA Cape, built in 1989, form DR opening to EIK, full bsmt, paved driveway. All for under 200K. Kathy 203-265-5618

Nearly 2 acres with street to street access. Come see before owners list. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Move in ready. 941 N. Farms Rd. $314,000. Call for details 941-223-0213

NC MOUNTAINS. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell Financing Available!! With Loft & Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Warm Winters/Cool Summers 828-247-9966 code 45

Always a sale in Marketplace

SO MERIDEN. Updated Ranch. 2 BR, 1 bath. New windows, drs, furnace, carpeting & vinyl flr. Porch, walkout bsmt, quiet deadend st. $179,900. (203) 634-4181

MERIDEN Awesome Condo, 5 rooms. Featuring 2BRs, kit, LR, family room in lower level, bath and a half. Beautifully landscaped park-like setting. Priced to sell at $159,900. For details, call Sue Farone (203) 235-3300

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AERO SPACE Facilities seeking person to perform shipping and receiving. Strong computer exp, fast paced environment. email resume to walter@bntool.com or call 860-665-0134 BARTENDER Experienced. Needed for evenings. Apply JC’s Place, 686 Old Colony Rd., Meriden. BE YOUR OWN BOSS! Hair Salon Station for rent in centrally located Salon in Meriden. Call Debra 203-237-8936

CABINETMAKER

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

HELP WANTED

Position involves cabinet fabrication, assembly finishing and installation. Individual needs two years of shop experience. Call J. Randolph Kitchens 860-349-1774 DRIVERS: School Bus P/T. Free CDL Training! No Exp. Nec. 866-496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com

$ Need Money $ PT Summer Help with Sales. Salary & Commission (860) 349-9241

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN Cytec Industries, Inc. is a global specialty chemicals and materials company focused on developing, manufacturing and selling value-added products. Our products serve a diverse range of end markets including aerospace, adhesives, automotive and industrial coatings, chemical intermediates, inks, mining and plastics. We use our technology and application development expertise to create chemical and material solutions that are formulated to perform specific and important functions in the finished products of our customers. The Wallingford plant is recruiting for a licensed electrician with industrial experience. The successful candidate will have the appropriate tools and will be familiar with the appropriate practices and codes for the duties involved. The position normally works day shift, but overtime is occasionally required. The entry level rate is $25.10/hour with a maximum of $31.00/hour after licensing and experience at the facility. This is a unionized position with benefits. Cytec Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employee and encourages women and minorities to apply for this position. Apply in person or via email to Beverly.Bassoli@cytec.com No phone calls, please. SALESPERSON- PT/FT. Strictly commission basis to sell modular houses for Luongo Construction. (203) 949-0669 or 203-376-2160.

Town Times — Friday, June 26, 2009 HELP WANTED

EDUCATION

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT WIDE 3 - INTERIM ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

(2009/2010) Exciting opportunity for individuals who possess excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, creativity, and the ability to work with all levels of students. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to teach all students reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in a heterogeneous academic environment. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut teaching certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s) and expertise in curriculum. (Certificate #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #013) CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2009 (4:00 p.m.) To Apply: Call the Job Opportunities Line at 203-250-2411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you. EOE

EDUCATION

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITERACY COACH 30 Weeks - 20 hours per week CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL This program is designed to help students learn and apply the decoding and comprehension strategies used by effective readers. This position will require the delivery of the reading strategy instruction daily to small groups of high school students. Close communication with the students' classroom teachers and parents is essential. This position will include training to prepare the Literacy Coach to assess and to instruct students. Qualifications: College degree or teaching certification (English/Reading) preferred. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of reading and writing skill building. Knowledge of Developmental Reading Assessment Program is preferable. SALARY: $14.25/Hr. CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2009 Send Letter of Intent and Current Resume to:

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Police Officer in the Town of Southington CT. A written exam will be given on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be non-smokers and weight must be proportional to height. Applicants must pass a battery of tests including written, oral, polygraph, psychological and physical examination, including drug testing, as well as an extensive background investigation. A complete job description and benefits package is included with the application package. Applications may be picked up at Police Headquarters at 69 Lazy Lane, Southington, CT. They can also be downloaded from the our web site (www.southingtonpolice.org) There is a $25.00 fee (Money Order or Certified Bank Checks only) due upon the return of the application payable to the Town of Southington. We are also accepting and seeking applications from Certified Police Officers wishing to become a Southington Police Officer; (use same application form as entry level). Deadline for submitting completed applications is Midnight, Thursday, July 9, 2009. EOE PRECISION SHEET Metal Fabricator seeks experienced personnel: Apply only if you have experience in precision sheet metal fabricating or machining. Multiple positions open, Laser, CNC Bending, CNC Punching, Programming, & inspection, Education Requirements: Minimum High school grad or GED. Training Requirements: Blueprint reading, math skills, inspection instruments and procedures. Experience in precision sheet metal fabricating or machining. Email: Resume@hitechfab.com or fax 203-284-1764

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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.

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

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:

DRIVEWAYS

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

FREE ESTIMATES Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106

MIDSTATE PAVING

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203-494-1526 One Man’s Junk REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.

ProHealth Physicians Laboratory Client Service Representative ProHealth Physicians Laboratory is seeking a motivated individual who possesses excellent customer service and phone etiquette skills. Candidate must be a well-organized team player. Good computer skills a must! Previous experience in a medical office setting preferred. Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm. Rotating Saturdays. Please fax your resume to Barb Therrien at (203) 269-3749 Or mail to Barb Therrien ProHealth Physicians Laboratory, 950 Yale Ave. Wallingford, CT 06492 VNS Inc of So CT Will be accepting applications for ● RN Full Time Case Managers Per visit/per diem staff ● PT, OT and ST ● HHA & Homemakers For the Meriden/Wallingford area You can apply in person at 60 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06450 Tues. June 23, ‘09 from 11am-3pm or Wed June 24, ‘09 from 8:30am12pm or fax resume to 203-7324458 Attn: Caroline Murphy or email to murphy@vnssct.com

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd, appls. Spring C/U. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

RN Sub Acute Nurse Manager 30 beds - Full Time Responsible for administration of the nursing program within the sub acute unit in accordance with professional practice standards, policies and procedures, local, state and federal regulations. Very active unit - organization skills a must! Mon - Fri - 7-3 every 5th weekend requirement. 2 years in a long term care environment or related sub acute experience. Excellent rate and benefits including medical & dental, tuition reimbursement, free membership to wellness center, free life insurance policy. Email resume to: CWalker@elimpark.org, fax 203-2717794, apply in person M-F 87p.m., weekends - 10a-3p at 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. A/A, EOE, M/F, D/V.

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DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

ATTORNEYS

DISCRIMINATION, DISABILITY RIGHTS & GENERAL LAW. There are Laws to Protect You in Case of Job Loss, a Child’s Need for School Services, or Other Cases of Discrimination. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford, 203-774-4925

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 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz

EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-2389846 MC/Visa Accepted

K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193

Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code

CARPENTRY 1118289

Cheshire Public Schools Human Resources Dept. 29 Main StreetCheshire CT 06410

POLICE OFFICER

REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177 COMPUTER trouble? My Computer Works your personal Help Desk. Fast, safe and secure help 24/7 Sign up now get 6 months free back up. Call 888-375-8686

Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

GARAGE DOORS

A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865

Friday, June 26, 2009 — Town Times

GUTTERS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AQUA-CLEAN INC., Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

House Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406

HOUSE CLEANING

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

IF YOU NEED HELP CLEANING Your Home (or Office) Please Call Roberta at (203) 238-0566 (U.S. Citizen) HOUSECLEANING Also, housesitting. When you go on vacation I’ll stay at your home and take care of your animals & plants. Very honest person. Exc refs. Call Maria (860) 347-3753

JUNK REMOVAL

Shamock Roofing 203-237-4124 an LLC co. A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110

LANDSCAPING

WE WEED GARDENS HEATING & COOLING

DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460

MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Grass cutting, hedge trimming, full lawn maint. Top quality work. Ins’d. Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 ALPHA Landscaping Exp’d in comm/res properties, lawn maintenance, landscape design. CT # 622825. 203- 265-0506

Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

HEDGE TRIMMING 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

All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355

203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now

EL SOL Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Accepting new clients. Comm/Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877

S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC

O’CONNOR ROOFING

LAWN MOWING Full lawn maintenance, lawn repair, clean-ups more. H. J.’s Lawn Service. 203-213-6316

203-272-4216

HANDYPERSONS

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

LANDSCAPING

Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 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

PAVING

CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223

POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991 HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell 203-376-0355

203-269-0135 TREE SERVICES

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708 BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301

JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577 EAGLE COMPANY 45+yrs exp & cust. satisfaction. Brick walls, stairways, blue stones, roofing & more. 203-982-8508 . #0621290

Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING 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 HALLMARK PAINTING Pressure Washing. Int/Ext Res & Comm. Fully Insured. CT REG HIC #0560720. 203-269-3369

RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.

203-272-4216 ROOFING

Shamock Roofing

MDV PAINTING, int/ext, custom painting at competitive prices. Mark (203) 269-8309. CT Reg #0622739

PRICKER REMOVAL

AQUA-CLEAN INC., House Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406

PLUMBING

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell. AFFORDABLE PLUMBING No Job Too Small. Best for Less! Fully licensed & insured. Free estimates. Phil 203-630-9415 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224

POWER WASHING

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

203-237-4124 an LLC co

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

O’CONNOR ROOFING

IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775

203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

WINDOW WASHING THE POWERWASHING KINGS Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160

MIDSTATE PAVING

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

POWER WASHING

APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

DOW GUTTERS JOE’S POOLS Installations, liner changes & repairs. CT#54932 Call 203-725-2555 or 860-280-7867

Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

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Town Times

Friday, June 26, 2009

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