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Volume 15, Issue 12

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Friday, July 3, 2009

‘Everything is possible.’The future awaits Coginchaug graduates.

Above, from left, Hannah Gossner, Ruth Vizard, Jenna Langhans, Deanne Wallace, Leila Hoffman, Hannah Bober, Allie Neuburger, Colleen Chausse and Meghan Woolley face the future with confidence before the start of of the June 26th Commencement at Coginchaug Regional High School. At right, Tom Perault and Scott Meyers check their cell phones for good wishes one last time before processing into the ceremony. See our special graduation section on pages 19-26. Photos by Sue VanDerzee

Middlefield town meeting passes budget By Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times Amidst political grandstanding and in the shadow of the twice-failed town budget, Middlefield residents finally approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 during the

town meeting held on Thursday, June 25. Over 100 residents came out to protest the cuts in the Police Department, Public Works, the Assessor’s Office, Youth and Family Services as well as in the Lake Beseck lifeguard line-item. Their voices were

heard, with many of the previously proposed cuts put back into the budget before the night was through. Much of the night was taken up by conflict between members of the Board of FiSee Budget, page 6

In this issue ... Calendar................................................................................4 Coginchaug Graduation ................................................19-28 Durham Briefs ....................................................................11 Libraries..............................................................................18 Middlefield Briefs...............................................................10 Sports ..............................................................................32-36 Spotlight .........................................................................30-31

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60+ Club and friends fall trips

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, we will travel to the Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster, Mass. to enjoy the fall season. The meal choices will be New England scrod with a lemon butter sauce or Wachusett apple chicken topped with apples and cheddar potato. Following lunch we will be entertained by the Bobby Darling Comedy Show and Dr. Divine, a world class musician. On the way home, we will stop at Randall’s Farm and Greenhouse in Ludlow, a wonderful produce, retail greenhouse and bakery. We will leave the United Churches parking lot at 8:30

a.m. and return around 6 p.m. Cost is $73 per person with payment due by Sept. 14. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, we will go to the Grand Oak Villa, in Oakville, Ct. to honor our Armed Forces and veterans. We will be entertained by John Banker and his six-piece band playing favorite patriotic songs and a medley tribute to the Armed Forces. Lunch will consist of a family style meal of garden salad, pasta with homemade sauce, chicken Marsala, sliced roast beef, vegetables, potato and dessert. We will depart the United Churches parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and return home at 4 p.m. Cost is $72 per person with payment due by Oct. 6. On Wednesday, Dec. 9, we will return to the Newport Playhouse for a comedy called

Index of Advertisers To advertise in the Town Times, call Joy Boone at (860) 349-8026. Ianniello Plumbing.....................31 J. Randolph Kitchens ................31 J.C. Farm & Greenhouse ............3 Joe Riffs Music ............................3 Joel’s Detailing ..........................10 Ken Marino Sales & Service .......3 Lino’s Market ...............................5 Lyman Orchards........................17 Master Carpentry ......................29 Middlesex Community College .24 Middlesex Dance Center.............2 Middletown Plate Glass.............34 Milardo, Debra...........................13 MLT Painting .............................32 Mountain Spring Water .............34 Movado Farm ............................30 Neil Jones Home Improvement 34 North Guilford Nursery School..17 Orthodontic Specialist of Ct.......18 Pet Stop.....................................29 Petruzelo Agency Insurance.....34 Planeta Electric .........................29 Prete Chiropractic Center............5 Professional Paving ..................33 Raintree Landscaping ...............31 RLI Electric ................................33 Roblee Plumbing.......................11 Rockfall Co. ...............................30 Saldibar Construction................31 Santi, Shirley .............................16 Sharon McCormick Design .........5 Sisters Cleaning Service...........30 Suburban Cycle.........................18 T-N-T Home & Lawncare..........29 These Guys Install ....................17 TLC Eatery ................................13 Torrison Stone & Garden....10, 30 Uncle Bob’s Flower & Garden...14 VMB Custom Builders...............33 Whitehouse Construction..........32 Whitney Ridge Stables..............30

Durham/Middlefield Youth and Family Services

Tot Time Every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Tracy Wickwire at (860) 349-1139 for information. ***** Levi E. Coe Program The Levi E. Coe program will be held on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for kindergarten through second grade and on Thursdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. for grades three through The Middletown-based Mideight. Both will be held at the Community Center. dle City Stage Company is ****** holding open auditions for The Summer Camp Woolgatherer by William MasSummer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Summer camp is trosimone, Tuesday, July 7, $30 per day or $140 per week (snacks and supplies includand Wednesday, July 8, at the ed), $125 per week for second child. Field trips are extra, Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main and children need to have brown bag lunch every day. Street, Middletown, from 6:30 ***** to 9:30 p.m. This full-length Red Cross ‘When I’m in Charge’ Babysitting Classes two-character play will be Teaches 6th through 8th graders the basics of staying staged Oct. 1, 2, 3, and 4. Needsafe while they are home alone. This class will occur ed: male actor who can play beJuly 20-24 from 9-11:30 a.m. Must attend all five classes; tween the ages of 28 and 35. (Fefee $125. male role is cast.) This role **** will challenge all skills of the Family Game Night of Bingo actor. Mail headshot/resume to middlecitystage@snet.net On Friday, July 31, DMYFS is inviting all families to the or bring to audition. For Middlefield Community Center for a family night out. more info, contact above Pizza, soda and popcorn will be sold for $1 each; 6-8 p.m. email or call (860) 346-6051. Town Times Prizes, too! Please RSVP by July 17 at (860) 349-0258. **** july 3, 2009 ‘Tweens Ice Cream Social/Game Night 10-14 only; Fiday, Aug. 7, from 7-9 p.m.; $4 per person. 3c x 4" Ages Please call so we can get a head count at (860) 349-0258. We strive to bring you **** the up-to-date information DMYFS is located downstairs at the Community Center, available each week, but if 405 Main St. in Middlefield. Visit www.dmyfs.org for the you see something in Town calendar of events, pictures, directions, information about Times that isn’t quite DMYFS programs and services. If you are interested in right, give our news devolunteering or to register for any of the Center’s propartment a call at (860) 349grams, call (860) 349-0258 or e-mail 8000, and we’ll do our best nmilardo.dmyfs@comcast.net. to make things right.

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Thursday, July 2 Fireworks will be held in Middletown at the Municipal Building lawn near DeKoven Drive and Court Street. Music will begin at 5 p.m. and fireworks will start at dusk. Rain date for this event is Saturday, July 9. Contact the City Arts Office at (860) 343-6620, x201 for any further information. Also, in East Haddam there will be fireworks at the Sunrise Resort. Gates open at 4 p.m., fireworks scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. The cost is $5 a car. Friday, July 3 Sheehan High School in Wallingford will have fireworks beginning at dusk. You can reach Parks and Rec at (203) 2942120 for any additional information. Saturday, July 11 Fireworks will be held in Guilford at the Guilford Fairgrounds at dusk. The rain date is Sunday, July 12. The contact number for this event is (203)453-9677. Saturday, July 18 Fireworks will be at the Portland fairgrounds, near the north end of Main Street at 9:15 p.m. For any extra information, call the First Selectwoman’s Office at (860) 342-6715. The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 19.

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torn down and an American flag and a blue flag with numbers on it were found. “The flags were going to be thrown in the dump,” he said. “The guy cleaning it out, Jeff Fine (who ended up being a charter member of the GMMM) said, ‘That’s no way to treat an American flag.’” Not only that, but in doing research, it was discovered that the American flag flew over Middletown City Hall through WWII and didn’t come down until 1945 or 1946. And the blue flag, which was thrown out, was a Middletown service flag that flew in front of the old City Hall representing the number of people in the military from Middletown, and therefore every month the number changed. When it was decided that such memorabilia would be saved, Middletown cooperated by providing a storage area. Thus, the Greater Middletown Military Museum was organized about five years ago and interested people have been meeting monthly ever since. Currently, the members are working on putting up a building to display the memorabilia, but more importantly, the building will be a resource for locals. “The main thing we’re interested in is making it into a library and research facility

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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. Bubblemania Casey Carle will perform at the Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. in Ivoryton, at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available by calling (860) 767-7318 or at www.IvorytonPlayhouse.org

SATURDAY

July 4

Saturday Services Church of the Epiphany offers Saturday services with Eucharist every Saturday at 5 p.m. For more information 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, honey, jam, eggs, seafood, meats, cheese, flowers, soaps, baskets, knitted items, jewelry, cards and more. For information, call (860) 349-3917.

SUNDAY

July 5

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

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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 information call Ida at (860) 344-9984, Ray at (860) 349-9226 or Ann at (203) 235-4275.

TUESDAY

July 7 Book Group The Middlefield Federated Church book group will meet at 7 p.m. to discuss 90 Minutes in Heaven: An Inspiring Story of Life Beyond Death by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey. You do not need to be a member of the church to join this book group. All are welcome. Sing with Sweet Adelines The Valley Shore chorus of Sweet Adelines International invites all women who like to sing to join them as they brush up their repertoire and sing in four-part a capella harmony barbershop-style. Carpooling is available. Sing every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. at the Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd. in Middletown. Call Joan at (860) 767-8540 for information.

WEDNESDAY

July 8 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. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St., offers a support group for grandparents raising grandchildren the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call the center at (860) 344-3513

for information. Fly Fishing in Russia John Springer will present a slideshow on his experiences fly fishing in Russia at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton at 6:30 p.m. Springer is an experienced angler and has many stories to tell. For more info, visit www.HCHlibrary.org. Kids Gardening The Middletown area Green Children at Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, focus on appreciating, protecting and learning from the outdoors and nature. Every Wednesday during July and August at 4 p.m. they will work in the garden harvesting fresh vegetables and preparing tasty snacks from other cultures using these vegetables. They will also read stories from around the world and participate in other activities that teach about other countries. Call the library at (860) 347-2528 for more info. 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 the Galvanized Jazz Band. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. Parking will be at the mansion, at the Wilbert Snow School and at Mercy High School. For more information visit www.wadsworthmansion.co m or call (860) 347-1064.

THURSDAY

July 9 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. Family Nights in the Garden Every Thursday in July there will be free family arts activities in the Gawlak Memorial Garden, 51 Green St. in Middletown from 5:306:30 p.m. Tonight will be a photo scavenger hunt. Light refreshments. Free Concert The famous Eddie Forman Orchestra of Hadley, Mass. will perform for your pleasure from 6:30-8 p.m. at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Summer Concert Bring a lawn chair or a

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blanket to the Masonic Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy summer concerts. Guests are welcome enjoy a picnic on the grounds from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call (203) 679-5900 for more information. Tonight enjoy the Mystery Tour as they play the music of the Beatles.

FRIDAY

July 10

Durham will hold its monthly tag sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many items inside and out in the parking area, plus breakfast and lunch is available in the Church Hall. Vendor space is available by calling Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356. Saturday Services Church of the Epiphany offers Saturday services with Eucharist every Saturday at 5 p.m. For more information call (860) 349-9644.

SUNDAY 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 Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 3495626 for more information. Baked Bean Supper The United Churches of Durham will have a baked bean supper in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall building, 228 Main St. in Durham, featuring baked beans, scalloped corn, macaroni dishes, salad, homemade breads and pies. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Opening Reception The Essex Art Association celebrates its 63rd year beginning with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. for the non-juried show “Go Figure.” The show runs through July 25. The gallery is open free to the public daily from 2 to 5, April to October, and is located at 10 North Main Street in Essex. Call (860) 767-8996 or visit www.essexartassociation.org for more information.

SATURDAY

July 11 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 at 2351 Durham Rd. (Route 77) in Guilford. There will be conventional and organic produce, baked goods, honey, jam, eggs, seafood, meats, cheese, flowers, soaps, baskets, knitted items, jewelry, cards and more. For information, call (860) 349-3917. Tag Sale & Flea Market Notre Dame Church in

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Coginchaug Soccer The annual meeting of the Coginchaug Soccer Club will be held at the Middlefield Community Center at 7 p.m.

MONDAY

July 13

Graceful Aging The Village at South Farms, 645 Saybrook Rd. in Middletown. will hold a “Brown Bag Lunch Presentation for Graceful Aging” at 12:15 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Today’s topic is “Improving Your Memory.” The series is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. RSVP by calling The Village at (860) 344-8788. Mystic Workshop A modern mystic workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Susan’s Fine Salon and Gathering, 338 Town St. in East Haddam. The workshop will feature a presentation by Greg Coleman of Heartstone Labyrinths. Greg will provide an introduction to labyrinths as energetic healing tools. Workshop participants will get to experience the energy of labyrinths and learn to share it with others. Call (860) 873-8989 for more information. Life Line Screening Christ Chapel of Madison will host Life Line Screening, a preventative screening to help identify the risk of stroke, vascular disease and osteoporosis. To pre-register for this screening, contact Life Line Screening at www.LifeLineScreening.co m or call 1-888-653-6441 to make an appointment.

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Congresspeople converge on Durham’s Brookfield Farm By Stephanie Wilcox and Chris Coughlin Town Times

dairy farmers are paid less than $1 for milk, whereas the cost of production is $1.60$2.00. “The biggest solution lies in the federal government, that’s why we’re here today,” said Don Tuller, president of the Connecticut Farm Bureau. The group agreed with Tuller that the main problem stems from the federal government, who is pricing milk too low. According to State Rep. Matt Lesser, Connecticut dairy farms are losing money because the government is basing prices on the cost of production for dairy farming in Wisconsin and

other Midwestern states. The problem with that is the cost of producing milk in Connecticut is higher, so local dairy farmers are at a huge disadvantage. “Greenbacker Farm is a classic example of the effectiveness of lobbying for such change, such as when they brought Daisy the cow to the state house,” said Rep. Lesser. He noted that a stand alone bill was signed by the governor on Tuesday, June 30, for $7 million to help bail out dairy farms. There is also a $10 million bill going through the budget process as a supplement to the bailout that will go towards grants for failing farms.

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Melissa Greenbacker, center, talks to State Rep. Matt Lesser about problems faced by local dairy farmers.

Therefore, the congressmen discussed their options. They will be writing letters to senators across the country to make sure they are aware of the dairy crisis and to increase support. They also stated that they would work to update the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC). Currently, MILC supports the dairy industry by providing payments to milk producers when the price of fluid milk dips below the benchmark of $16.94 per hundred pounds. Dairy farmers at the event noted that this price should be adjusted closer to $20 per hundred pounds. Another stipulation of the program is that

farms receiving these payments cannot produce more than 2.4 million pounds of milk per year. Melissa Greenbacker explained that farms such as Brookfield Farm produce approximately 3 million pounds of milk a year from 160 cows, the income from which supports three families. One way MILC can be changed is to cap the program at a perfamily, rather than per farm because a farm can support multiple families. Congressman Joe Courtney also mentioned setting up an agricultural caucus, which would be further down the road. Bob Wellington, an economist for Agri-Mark, a cooperative representing several dairy farms, noted that a few years ago, the overseas demand for milk produced in America was booming. “Dairy farmers were told to get on that (to increase production of milk), so they did,” he said. “Ten percent of milk produced in America was going over-

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There are two numbers everybody should know when talking about agriculture in Connecticut: every nine cows equals one job, and every cow equals $13,000-$14,000 worth of economic activity. On Wednesday, July 1, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, State Representative Matt Lesser, Durham First Selectman Laura Francis, area dairy farmers, representatives from the Connecticut Farm Bureau and local stakeholders in the dairy market met at Greenbacker’s Brookfield Farm in Durham to discuss how the current economic situation is affecting agriculture, specifically dairy, production. After receiving a brief tour of Brookfield Farm where the congressmen had an opportunity to ask questions specific to the needs of local dairy farmers, they held an open discussion on what needs to be done. “It’s important that we do something immediately,” said Paul Miller, from Fairvue Farms in Woodstock. He said that two years ago in Woodstock there were 15 dairy farms; in 2009, there are only 10 dairy farms left. Another startling fact is that

According to Miller, the problem with the $7 million bailout is that one of the conditions is that every dairy farm must first undergo an energy audit before funds will be released. This could potentially take until next year, but many farms can’t wait that long. “Once these local dairy farms go out of business, they are gone forever, and we can’t let that happen,” he said.

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Budget (Continued from page 1) nance and the Board of Selectmen, as well as their various advocates and critics. While Selectman Dave Lowry was unable to attend the meeting, he wrote a letter criticizing the finance board’s cuts in public services such as the constable’s budget and beach lifeguards. This prompted a reply from Finance Board chairwoman Ellen Waff, who noted that the past zero-increase municipal budget presented to the town was voted down twice, and the finance board felt it needed to make further cuts based on the town’s reaction. She also said of the previous town meeting that, “Perhaps if people had taken an interest and shown up at that meeting, we wouldn’t be here tonight.” The previous town meeting saw a turnout of only 46 people, while the referendum only drew 12 percent (365) of the town’s registered voters.

Town unions were another point of contention, with finance board member Paul Pizzo remarking that he hoped the departmental cuts would inspire the Selectmen and unions to reopen contract negotiations. First Selectman Jon Brayshaw countered by saying that the town has an obligation to fulfill its contractual agreements. He continued by saying that he had approached the unions and they opted out of changing their contracts. Another issue brought up during the meeting is that the board didn’t give time for departments such as the police and Youth and Family Services to explain their needs to the town. Constable Mike Polanski informed the board that the newspaper was the first place he learned about the cut to his salary. Finance board member Rebecca Adams also criticized the board for their cuts, saying they should have sat down with the various departments rather than “slash and burn” the budget. There were a number of

other matters also brought to the board’s attention during the meeting. Although resident Lucy Petrella believed that some degree of rescheduling could save on the amount of overtime paid to Public Works for snowplowing, she described it as “ridiculous” to expect the department to form a work schedule around when the snow will and will not fall. Meanwhile, resident Al Smith brought attention to the resolution passed regarding Lake Beseck on October 17, 1973. According to Smith, when the Beseck community became a part of Middlefield, it was agreed that the town would provide for lifeguards on the beach. However, no matter the concerns of residents, the total amount of changes to the proposed budget could not exceed more than $20,000. The town charter states that budgets can be raised at town meetings only to the level of one-half of one percent; in Middlefield’s case that is just over $20,000. Any significant cuts put back into the budget

required a cut from another portion of the budget. In light of this, resident Dick Boynton came prepared with a plan to restore the funding to the Police Department, Public Works, Youth and Family Services as well as the Assessor and beach lifeguards. During the meeting, Boynton made a motion to amend the budget to cut out funding for dump truck replacement, to remove the funding for a new police cruiser, to eliminate payment for a new pickup and a new tanker and to reduce the funding for a new pumper from $25,000 to $10,000. With all of these changes, the town could restore funding for lifeguards, put $10,000 into DMYFS, restore $29,000 to the Public Works overtime line-item, fully restore the Assessor’s salary and do the same with the constable’s salary. All of these changes came out to $19,000 more than the budget on the floor for consideration. These changes also brought concern from residents. Fire Chief Dave Quick spoke out against removing

the funds for a tanker replacement, while Marianne Corona noted that the town will eventually need to pay the cost for new vehicles. Despite this, though, the town approved Boynton’s changes. Of the 163 votes cast for the amendment, 133 approved of it with only 29 voting against it. This more than surpassed the two-thirds majority required to amend a budget. Following this, the town voted to approve the budget itself – which also succeeded, with 118 people voting in its favor and only 14 voting against it. The town meeting was followed by a special meeting of the Board of Finance, during which they finally set the mill rate at 25.69 mills set for fiscal year 2009-2010. This compares to the 2008-09 rate of 25.88.

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We all have them, don’t we? Road trip memories, I mean ... stories about roads taken and not taken, corners serendipitously turned, wonders around the next bend. Since so much of summer in America focuses on trips, and the road is mostly how we get there, we at Town Times have decided to do a weekly series on “Road trip memories.” We’ll supply our own for your enjoyment, but we invite our readers to add their experiences to ours. There are no age requirements for this as kids often have a unique perspective on the road from the back seat of a car. (One hopes that perspective will remain and not become lost in an endless se-

Trish Dynia at the Continental Divide on a road trip to see her son, David Michnowitz, graduate from school in Colorado. Snow in June? Yup!

ries of personal DVDs). So drive on, and then write about it — current or remembered stories welcome. Email them to us at news@towntimes.com or drop them by our office next to Liberty

Bank on Main Street in Middlefield. Oh yes, a photo from the road would be excellent! You have till August 21 to make and share a memory. Happy Trails! Sue VanDerzee, editor

Letters to the Editor

Happy with budget meeting To the Editor: I was at the Middlefield budget meeting last week and was happy to see a resolution to the cuts that had been made earlier in the month by the Board of Finance. I couldn’t understand why after both the First Selectman and the Board of Finance seemed to be in agreement not to increase the budget, that I was suddenly reading in the papers that there had been all these sudden reductions, and even outright eliminations, to line items. Many good points were made at the meeting about the potential risk to public safety, and I agree. I want my town to be safe, and from the breakdown of the vote, most of the other people in the room felt the same. I think (First Selectman) Jon Brayshaw was right to put these issues in front of us and get more citizens involved. I heard him say that town services were too impor-

tant to lose, and he tried to hold on to them for us by making the budget as lean as he could in other areas. I can only say that I agree. David Parillo, Middlefield

‘Self-interest factions gut’ Middlefield BOF’s work Four month’s work on equitable and bipartisan solutions to budget issues for the town of Middlefield were all reduced to nothing at the town meeting of June 25, 2009. A rabble-rousing letter called out self-interested factions from the Lake Beseck Association and Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, and an amendment offered by Dick Boynton of the Lake Assn. essentially gutted the Town’s Capital Non-Recurring Fund. The strangest element of this mix is that the First Selectman and Finance Director colluded with Mr. Boynton in the devastation.

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The BOF had cut the budget itself, in response to the original May 26th town meeting “no” vote, and the failure of the budget at referendum on June 9th. The unanimous opinion of the BOF was that the electors had spoken, loud and clear, that the budget needed reductions. Reductions were made, with the expectation that some items could be added back — in at town meeting; some, but not the wholesale reinstatement that occurred utilizing the Capital Non-Recurrent budget for funding. It will be years, if ever, before adequate monies can be restored to that fund. The CNR fund is used to purchase large items, such as fire trucks, dump trucks and police cruisers. The Board of Finance should be, and has usually been, a non-partisan entity. Certainly politics occasionally intervene and interfere with its workings. BOF members of either/any political persuasion have most often been in agreement on issues. Healthy debate has always been encouraged. In this circumstance, politics, in the form of an inflammatory letter from the Republican Town Committee, threw a brick into the budget process. If the budget had again failed on the 25th, the BOF would have been able to entertain more testimony, and made whatever changes were deemed necessary, including

jobs. That is not to be. Town finances are now impacted for years into the future. Ellen Waff, chair Middlefield BOF

Office assistant position must be full-time Dear Editor, The changes made to the Middlefield budget last week at the town meeting included restorations of budget cuts to the assessor, constable, DMYFS, snow plowing and lifeguard line items. One important position was left out – the land use office assistant. I am familiar with the functioning of this office, as I spend time at the Water Pollution Control Authority desk at this office in my capacity as commission chair. The only person who is in this office full time is the office assistant. The building inspector is part time, the sanitarian is in the field and all others working out of this office are part time or, as in my case, a volunteer. Since the current office assistant was employed under a revised job description, the office is wellrun, well-organized and the office assistant is available full time to interface with the public. The First Selectman did an excellent job in filling this position with a qualified and motivated individual. According to my observation, this was done, along with the physical reor-

ganization of the office, to create a good organized working office environment. To be blunt, I was not impressed at the way this office operated previously; it was dysfunctional and a dump. A functional office relieves the First Selectman of having to spend his time dealing with problems administering this office. Reverting the office assistant to part time will make it difficult to find a qualified person and will result in management issues. I do not believe that the various boards, including the WPCA, are going to be served, resulting in trying to find still more part time personnel to perform various clerical tasks (as was done previously). The smooth operation of this office, its departments, the boards and commissions that it supports and service to the public demands a full-time assistant. Edward Bailey, Middlefield Chairman, WPCA

No parking on the green??? To Town Times, Last Thursday on my way home from Pulmonary Rehab, where I have been going twice a week for several weeks to help me with my breathing, I remembered it was the day for the farmers’ market on the green. I could almost smell and taste that

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Wind turbines tomorrow?

This one is for the children

It seems that we are compass areas of land all too used to unsightin hilly, mountainous Claudia O’Connell ly blights on our landregions with installascape for the sake of tion along ridgelines, technology. In our usually three kilomeday, we have witters (km) or more innessed oversized satellite dishes on land from shore for greatest potenresidential properties in such ridicu- tial output. Near shore installations lous scale that we wonder whether are within three km of a shoreline or ESPN has relocated. By now, we are on water within 10 km of land, thus accustomed to looming cell towers taking advantage of convection from commonly in excess of 200 feet. And differential heating between land here at home, Middlefield and and sea. Offshore wind farms are Durham have recently weathered usually 10 km or more from land the installation of behemoth utility with undersea cables for power poles that would make Paul Bunyan transmission. Offshore farms are feel at home. Our forefathers wit- typically characterized by taller townessed the utilitarian erection of ers, larger rotor blades and greater windmills, water towers and light- turbine quantities, usually numberhouses. After all, isn’t that what it’s ing 100 or more. all about – utility? Sometimes, you have to get outConnecticut is a mere infant in side of your comfort zone and ask terms of wind power expansion. questions. It may not be long before There’s not much on our own hori- one of the Planning and Zoning Comzon, but a few projects are getting at- mission entertains applications for a tention. For instance, a $250,000 trio of wind turbines here and there. grant from the Connecticut Clean Affordability won’t be the issue since Energy Fund (CCEF) was awarded to small wind turbines can range in New Haven for the installation of price between $6 and $22,000 inwind turbines along New Haven Har- stalled (rebates not factored). The bor on Long Wharf as part of a pilot cost varies depending on size, appliprogram. In fact, ground was broken cation and manufacturer service just in time for Earth Day when holes agreement. For those who may be were dug on April 21st of this year. considering a single turbine, As part of the pilot funded by landowners should ideally look for CCEF, New Haven is one of three conditions which support an average Connecticut municipalities to re- wind speed of 10 mph on a parcel of ceive a small, 90-foot tall six-kw wind one acre or greater. Expect to erect a turbine to test the effectiveness of tower reaching 80-120 feet in height. small turbines. Blade diameter for Return on investment through enerthese smaller turbines is estimated gy savings typically falls in the 6-15 between 12 and 25 feet. By fall, we year range. Wind turbines for resishould see a small wind turbine at dential applications are built to last Long Wharf that will be metered roughly 20 years, requiring little closely for effectiveness. maintenance. Many can even be inIt seems here in New England, stalled by the homeowner. CCEF wind installations don’t take place plans to extend a wind rebate prowithout a fight. gram similar to the Solar PV Rebate Residents of nearby Colebrook, CT Program in place. For a list of small are currently sticking their necks wind turbine suppliers, please visit out against the possible citing of a awea.org/smallwind/smsyslst.html. wind farm in their community. So when I think, “uh oh, wind But before you get your hackles up farms” – producing completely clean at the next wind project close to and renewable energy in the form of home, arm yourself with informa- white twirling blights on the landtion. There are three basic site types scape, I courageously muster images of wind turbine installation: on- of the archaic and unthinkable — shore, near shore, and offshore. On- sparkling new coal plants, or even shore are most likely to impact the scarier for some, another nuclear folks in Middlesex County as they en- power plant for Connecticut.

Yeah! School is fiyour Mom won’t have nally over. Did you to wonder what to think it would ever make for dinner; betend? Congratulations ter yet, learn to cook on another great year your favorite recipes; and your promotion start a journal; make to the next grade. a scrapbook; learn It doesn’t matter how to make a scarf how old I get, I still reand make them for all member that wonderyour friends; read to ful feeling of having a patients in a nursing whole summer off and home; commit to an the excitement of adexercise program; set ventures to come. It up Wii tournaments; was also a time for me volunteer at the to do things my school Durham Farmers’ schedule didn’t allow. Market on Thursday Laura Francis, Durham It was in the summer afternoons; find a that I learned to swim, pen-pal in a foreign learned to crochet, country; change your picked berries and hair style; train for a made jam, baked road race; weed the muffins, read books garden; polish the (one summer I actualfurniture; re-decoly thought I could read all the books rate your room (after you’ve cleaned in the library!), organized neighbor- it, of course); tie-dye t-shirts; don’t hood games and so much more. It worry, be happy. was great fun. You probably have some plans, So, what are your plans for the but I hope some of my suggestions summer? I’ve come up with some will help fill in your extra time. Try ideas in case you are home wonder- to be productive and positive. ing what to do: learn Michael Jack- Choose activities that will make a son’s “Thriller” dance with your difference in your life and maybe friends and make it into a video to those of others. Stay away from negpost on YouTube; volunteer at the li- ative and destructive behaviors brary; plan your entries for the such as painting the road signs all Durham Fair; make a list of places over town. Have you seen that? you want to visit in your lifetime; or- Please let your friends know it is not ganize a fundraiser for your favorite cool to deface town or school propercharity; write a poem or a book; vol- ty. In addition to making our town unteer at a food pantry; write a letter look lousy, it is a bad way to spend to President Obama and Governor your parent’s tax dollars. Rell; plan a neighborhood block parMost of all, please be safe. You are ty, complete with field day events; an important part of our community, visit our local volunteer ambulance and we want you to be healthy and corps and fire company to learn happy. I know your teachers are about becoming a first responder; re- looking forward to seeing you in Sepsearch the history of your house in tember, ready to learn, play and the Town Clerk’s vault; make a cook- make new friends. Have a wonderful book of your favorite recipes so that summer and a happy Fourth of July!

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Web update Fifty people answered our Poll this week, which asked: “Have you scaled back your vacation plans for this summer in light of the economy or other factors?” The largest number — 56 percent — answered “yes”; 36 percent said “no” while two percent were not sure and six percent “never take vacations.” We hope that those who never take vacations might take some inspiration from our “Road trip memories” series, and that those of you who do plan on relaxing will share some stories of the vacation road with us. See page 8 for details. And don’t forget to participate in our next poll at www.towntimes.com.

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Tips from a dog for the ‘dog days’ of summer If a dog was your teacher, you would learn things like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Take naps. Stretch before rising. Run, romp, and play daily. Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree. When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you’re not. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it ... When someone is having a bad day, be still, sit close, and nuzzle them gently. ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY! From a document circulating on the Internet

Middlefield Town Briefs

Opportunities for Route 66 landowners explored

Middlefield Government Calendar

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(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Friday, July 3 Town offices closed for holiday. Monday, July 6 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen Wednesday, July 8 6 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7 p.m. — Water Pollution Control Authority Thursday, July 9 7 p.m. — Park and Recreation Commission Wednesday, July 15 7 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission Thursday, July 16 7 p.m. — Board of Finance Tuesday, July 21 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen 7 p.m. — Conservation Commission Wednesday, July 22 6 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission

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the grand list by encouraging appropriate commercial development. Thus the area was designated as the Route 66 Corridor Design District by the Planning and Zoning Commission, a study was commissioned and a series of criteria adopted. Those criteria include preserving and protecting the natural features of the land, achieving design of structures which is sensitive to the architectural character of Middlefield, allowing for commercial development at a greater depth from the road then usually permitted, limiting fragmentation to provide for well-planned development, and controling access (limit driveways or curb cuts) for safe and efficient traffic flow. The commercial real estate agents commented on the current market, which is, not surprisingly, not very active. Richards said that the statistics were one commercial real estate transaction each in 2005, 2006 and 2007 with none in 2008 or so far in 2009. Sale of commercial buildings in town were similarly low, with two each in 2005, 2006 and 2007, one in 2008 and none so far in 2009. Richards and Abo further commented that sewers would double the potential grand list benefits of the 192 acres in the Route 66 Design District. At full build-out with no sewers, according to the study and based on the 2007-08 mill rate, $1 million in real estate taxes could be generated, plus personal property taxes. Most landowners spoke of the need for sewers along the Route 66 corridor, with the potential to generate $2 million plus in new tax revenues. However, no inquiry has yet been made by town officials as to whether or not it would be possible to hook some or all of the district into Middletown sewers, and sewers carry a heavy up-front cost. As experts in the field, Abo and Richards commented that they would advise landowners and developers to concentrate on those things that would be attractive to commuters using the reconstructed road, such as restaurants and quick stop retail, as well as office space. They also advised that adjoining landowners keep each other apprised of plans because joining properties could make them more attractive to buy-

ers in some cases. “The meeting was a terrific idea because it really allowed all property stakeholders along Route 66 to become more aware of the changing situation in that area,” said Chamber president Larry McHugh. “Thanks to the town of Middlefield and Lyman Orchards for organizing this meeting, and to all of those property owners who attended the event.”

Man drives into Lake Beseck, DUI charged

A 41-year-old man was charged with DUI after he drove into Lake Beseck early on the morning of Friday, June 19. Police said Telmo Ordonez, of Sherman Avenue in Meriden, was driving west on Lake Road around 1:15 a.m. when he lost control of his car and ended up in the lake. Though his vehicle was partially submerged, police say he got out of the car and left the scene. Ordonez had no injuries, but was charged with DUI, failure to drive in lane and evading responsibility. each, with a four card m

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The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Wednesday, June 24, during which they discussed Calvanese and Kastner LLC’s request for a zone change for 14.17 acres along Lake Beseck (the former Happy Acres) from AG-2 to ECRD. During the applicants’ discussion, they reviewed what could go on the site if approved. Although the current plans are for 55+ age-restricted housing, it was noted that an 8306 application for affordable housing could also be filed for the site, which would require that at least 30 percent of the housing on the site to qualify as affordable housing. Commission attorney Mark Branse noted that while the matter may not be appropriate to discussion of a zone change, the commission should keep it in mind. Commission alternate Kevin Boyle also asked what

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Durham Town Briefs Several Durham senior exercisers, left to right, Mary Lou Garofalo, Mary Rubendunst, Mary Ellen Dontigney and Phyllis Amiot, do a lot more than break a sweat. Each month, the group collects specific items for donation, such as canned goods and clothing. Submitted photo

The give and take of Durham Senior Exercise By Christine Firth Special to the Town Times Three mornings a week they file into the community room at the Durham Firehouse, toting water bottles and weights, yoga mats or mammoth exercise balls … and boxes of cereal! Ranging in age from 56 to 84, they’re there to work out, but the cereal isn’t for their breakfast or a power snack. It’s part of an on-going program of donations the Durham senior exercise classes make to area food pantries, shelters and civic causes such as Amazing Grace, the Eddy Home and the Battered Women’s Shelter in Middletown.

Each month the group selects a specific item (primarily food or clothing) to collect, sometimes with input from an organization regarding their particular needs, such as cereal or canned tuna. In addition to general canned goods, other donated items have included sugar-free items (for diabetics), toiletries, sweaters, winter coats, mittens and scarves, tshirts, pocket books, and sheets and towels. The seniors also participated in Nike’s “Reuse-A-Shoe” program through the Middletown Recycling Center. They donated used sneakers and athletic shoes, which were ultimately recycled (quite appropriately) into new athletic and playground surfaces.

For almost 13 years, Durham seniors have been meeting to exercise and share some camaraderie. They do crunches and squats, step aerobics and power yoga. They work hard, but instructor Sue Schade keeps the mood light and fun as she challenges the classes with an ever-changing mix of strength and endurance and cardio exercises, all the while exchanging news and information (and humor) about upcoming holidays and events, seasonal activities, health, family and travels, as well as local happenings. Which is probably what spawned the idea to give back to the community with some much-needed items for those less fortunate.

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Special BOS meeting awards bid On Thursday, June 25, a special Board of Selectman meeting was held to award the bid for Coginchaug emergency power. All-Brite Electric of West Haven was awarded the bid for approximately $24,000. This upgrade will allow the high school to be used as an emergency shelter if necessary.

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‘No Beach’ volleyball tournament

Community Suppers at Epiphany: a new tradition

Friday, July 3, 2009

A day at the beach

By Judy Moeckel

This past Saturday and Sunday, Peckham Park was the site of the annual “No Beach Volleyball Tournament” which benefits the local American Red Cross chapter. Over 30 nets were set up to accommodate the two-day event which featured skilled players from Recreational to Competitive Plus levels. Organizer Carl Anderson was delighted with the record amount of money raised. Pictured above is a team of local residents “4 Dinks and the Spiker Chicks,” that took third place in the Competitive Plus division. Pictured are, back row, from left: Luke Backus, Randall Luther, Bob C. and Mike Gavrilovic. Front row: Chika Wasyl and Jen Hocurscak. Photo submitted by Luke Backus

On Sunday, June 28, Church of the Epiphany held another successful Community Supper, this time assisted by members of Notre Dame Church. Between 75 and 80 people attended, including parishioners of Notre Dame and Epiphany, as well as friends from the community. The “feast” included cold salads, pasta dishes, sandwiches, casseroles and other hot entrees. The desserts, provided by Notre Dame, were as varied as the main courses. ”We all had a wonderful time,” coordinator Deb Proctor said. “Not only eating, but talking to our neighbors! Everyone took home leftovers and many of the desserts were donated to St. Vincent DePaul’s soup kitchen.” Notre Dame’s Christian Service Social Outreach Committee spearheaded contributions of desserts and paper goods; members include Judy Hurlbert, Dolores Caturano, Maryann Boord, Pat Kupcho, Sharon Starr, Carol Banack, Joan Bowe and Joann D’Onofrio. Church of the Epiphany wishes to extend its sincere thanks to them for their assistance in presenting

Brewster School’s first grade students enjoyed a June field trip to Hammonassett. Above, from left, Anna Yusza, Molly Yale and Julie Harris having lunch on the sand. Below, Miss Traci Ryan’s class getting ready to leave with all of the ocean treasures they found!

the supper. Notre Dame will partner with Epiphany again to present next month’s free supper, which will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Bob Bartosiak will oversee the July event, which is free to one and all. Besides Notre Dame’s dessert offerings, there will be salads, sandwiches, hot entrees and drinks. A quote from one diner sums up the event: “This is the best meal I get each month!”

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prevents a homeowner from selling a house to anyone younger than 55; he was informed that an association for the community can enforce the issue. Water use on the site also came up, with hydrologist John Sima informing the commission that putting a water system on the site requires certification from the state. Furthermore, the applicants would need to have a site plan for the location before receiving certification. Branse added that should the site be subdivided, the individual lots couldn’t access the water system. The applicants representative, attorney John Corona, also noted that any develop-

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Middlesex College hosted Ct. Film Industry Training Program for enthusiasts By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

ence working with the professionals because it’s often who you know in the business,” she said. “The best part is working with Lew (Lewis Gould) because he’s sharp and focused, and fun to watch and learn from.” She also values the experience because “colleges don’t teach lighting and sound.” For the hands-on experience the trainees get, it’s critical they are passionate about the industry and exude excitement for learning. Not only do they pay about $500 for the fourweek program, but only 50 trainees were selected from 200 applicants this year. Middlesex Community College itself had to apply to host FITP, and was selected, along with Quinnipiac University, to host this year’s Connecticut FITP. Shooting for the film, and the program itself, wrapped up last week. Down To The Wire was written by Giovanna Vicchetto, a Middlesex Community College alumnus, and produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Lisa Simmons. For more information, visit www.ctfilmworkforce.com.

Right, Lewis Gould, director of “Law & Order,” demonstrates the intense focus needed in the film industry as he watches on a screen what is be-

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working with industry professionals like Gould, FITP trainees handled equipment used in real Hollywood films, like this electrical contraption at right. Photos by Stephanie Wilcox

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Since 2006, when the state’s first tax incentive for film and digital media became effective, Connecticut has become an “attractive and convenient location for major film, television and digital media productions and has brought more than 50 productions and $400 million to the state in the last year alone,” according to www.ctfilmworkforce.com. As Connecticut’s film and episodic television industry is growing, trainees from all walks of life recently had the rare opportunity to receive specialized and intensive training in various crew positions through the Connecticut Film Industry Training Program (FITP). The Connecticut FITP is a state-supported initiative to help support the film industry by training state residents to be qualified for hire as crew members. For the second year in a row Middlesex Community College in Middletown hosted the program. Led by notable industry professionals, including Lewis Gould, director of “Law and Order,” “Medium” and “Judging Amy,” and Michael Barrow, director of photography for “Dirty Dancing,” “Law and Order” and “Sex and the City,” 50 enthusiastic FITP students completed training and shot a short film, Down To The Wire, at the Middlesex campus. Industry professionals served as instructors and department heads for the program, which took place in June. Departments included production, script supervisors, camera, grips, set lighting and art department. Part of the experience is the exposure that trainees have to the tools used on real sets in Hollywood movies and TV shows, such as 35mm Panavision film and cinema quality video cameras, grip trucks, large lighting and camera dolly equipment and sound technology. “The purpose of the training is to be as realistic as possible in the making of a film,” said Adrian Nieves, an assistant on the set. “We are taught the language of the business and the process of getting work.” During the first week of the program, each department gives lectures on their specific

fields, and by the fourth and final week, the crew is shooting the script. The hope is that after students have graduated from the program, they are certified to pursue work on their own or can get an internship in the industry. According to John Shafer, the program co-coordinator as well as professor and producer, the Connecticut FITP at Middlesex is one of the only programs of its kind in the country. “It’s a unique, well-known program, and seven or eight other states have contacted us because they’d like to start something similar,” Shafer stated. “Not only that, this program is better than most film schools. You learn more in one month here than four years at a top film school.” According to Shafer and Rich Lenoce, program co-coordinator and professor, about half of last year’s program graduates got jobs working on films throughout the year. Others, like Rebecca Cashman, were fortunate to come back for more experience. Cashman went through the program last summer in the wardrobe department and was hired back this year for a few days assisting with wardrobe. She said the program exposes you to the nature of the field, which is “hurry up and wait” and very much about teamwork among the departments. “It’s a very valuable experi-

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The Children’s Circus of Middletown, run by Oddfellows Playhouse as part of the Middletown Commission on the Arts’ Kids Arts program, is, once again, looking for musicians to play in its circus band. The band is open to all adult and teenage musicians willing to make the commitment to rehearsals and the performance on Friday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Band director is well-known local musician Dirck Westervelt. Percussion, horns, woodwinds, strings (electric or acoustic) are all needed. There was an organizational meeting on June 25 from at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. in Middletown, but it is not necessary to have attended this meeting in order to participate. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., beginning July 7. Although attendance at all rehearsals is not compulsory, band members are expected to have consistent attendance and must be available for the dress rehearsal on July 30 and

the performance at Spencer School in Middletown on July 31. Professional or highly experienced musicians are often able to “sit in” by coming to a few rehearsals before the show. This is the 21st annual children’s circus, a five-week program for Middletown area youngsters ages eight to 14. Over 200 young people learn such skills as juggling, stiltwalking, clowning, unicycling, acrobatics and dance and present the results in a stupendous outdoor show, accompanied by live music by the circus band. The show annually attracts an audience of over 1,000. To sign up for the circus band, please call Oddfellows Playhouse at (860) 347-6143 or contact Dirck Westervelt at (203) 577-7548 or dirckwestervelt@earthlink.net.

Summer auditions for girls’ choir The United Girls’ Choir of Killingworth has announced that auditions are currently being held for girls, ages 6-16, from throughout the region.

Auditions will be held during July and August, and all interested girls are eligible to audition. No experience is necessary. Audition information and appointments may be obtained by calling (203) 787-1244 or by sending an email to info@unitedchoir.com. The United Girls’ Choir is Connecticut’s fastest-growing choral organization, with over 500 choristers in 23 ensembles. The program has well-established chapters based in Killingworth, Clinton, Madison, Branford, North Haven, Hamden, Cheshire, Milford and Shelton. The United Girls’ Choir has collaborated with numerous local choral groups, including the Branford Chorale, the Clinton Choral Club, the Trinity Boys’ Choir and the Yale University Glee Club, and has performed masterworks including Handel’s “Messiah” and Vivaldi’s “Gloria” with professional orchestras. In addition, United Girls’ Choir choristers have performed in venues such as the Shubert Theater and participated in several concert tours throughout New England. The United Girls’ Choir is affiliated with the nationally-

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Watercolor workshop The Art Guild of Middletown will sponsor a watercolor workshop with a master watercolor painter, Bob Noreika. The three-day workshop on Aug. 10, 11 and 12 will be held at the Middlefield Federated Church, 390 Main St. in Middlefield. Weather permitting the group will paint on location in the Middlefield/ Durham area. There will be daily demonstrations by Noreika, personal assistance as needed and group critiques. Noreika is a graduate of Paier College of Art. He is a member of the Salmagundi Club of New England, Ct. Academy of Fine Arts and the Ct. Watercolor Society. Norieka’s style of painting, with fluid brush strokes and rich color, working directly from nature has earned him numerous awards and one-

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Auditions The Middletown-based Middle City Stage Company is holding open auditions for The Woolgatherer by William Mastrosimone on Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street in Middletown, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This full-length, two-character play will be staged Oct. 1, 2, 3 and 4. Needed: male actor who can play between the ages of 28 and 35. (Female role is cast.) This role will challenge all skills of the actor. Mail headshot/resume to middlecitystage@snet.net or bring to audition. For more information, contact above email or call (860) 346-6051.

Orchestra Summer 2009 Orchestra Summer ’09 is welcoming students who wish to play during the week of July 13-19, from 5 to 7 p.m., with the concert on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. The program is at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 East Main St. in Meriden. The tuition is $40 per musician; some scholarships are available. Three groups will rehearse: beginning strings with Chris Massa-Pelletier, advanced strings with the extraordinary talents of Danielle Turano and advanced brass and woodwinds with Jon Garcia and Will Valenti. Sign up until July 9. For more info, call Katrina Axelrod at (203) 2357445 or e-mail MeridenArtsTrust@yahoo.com.

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The global economic recession has hit everyone hard. But Middletown-based theater company ARTFARM hasn’t let financial woes hamper its style. The organization’s goal of providing world class Shakespeare to the Connecticut River Valley, while emphasizing environmental sustainability, will be realized once again this summer! ARTFARM presents its exciting fourth season of Shakespeare in the Grove, featuring The Taming of the Shrew, July 1626 in the Cedar Grove at Middlesex Community College. Local musicians will play before each performance beginning at 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive early, bring blankets or lawn chairs

Bringing this creative vision to life has been especially difficult in the midst of the economic recession. “The bank which had been our signature sponsor since the beginning had to back out this year,” ARTFARM artistic director Marcella Trowbridge said, “and other corporate and foundation donors came back at lower levels. State and city funding have both been a challenge. Yet our audience grows every year and expects more from us. How do we keep this magic alive without sacrificing quality or accessibility? That has been the chal-

lenge of 2009.” Trowbridge, who will be playing Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew, and ARTFARM executive director Dic Wheeler solicited the help of the Middletown community in meeting these financial challenges and have met with huge support. ARTFARM’s June 9 Sonnet Slam and Elizabethan Bash attracted 150 people and garnered over $5,000. Community members have hosted benefit dinners in their homes, and generous individual donors have helped make the production possible. ARTFARM’s mission is to cultivate high-quality theater with a commitment to simple living, environmental sustainability and social justice. The group purposely mixes its Shakespeare with an environmental festival featuring local farmers, educational and advocacy groups, live music and circus performers to “cross-pollinate” the Shakespeare audience and the environmental activists. ARTFARM’s “Circus for a Fragile

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The main event, of course, is The Taming of the Shrew. The basis for such popular films as Kiss Me Kate and Ten Things I Hate About You, The Taming of the Shrew has often captured the imagination of modern audiences. Director Joni Weisfeld brings fresh ideas to Shakespeare’s comedy. Weisfeld hopes to present the play in a progressive light by exploring with physicality the play’s animal elements: “When I first read the play, the idea of ‘taming’ really

stuck out. There’s something very animalistic about that word and the actions that go along with it. Most people, upon reading the play, think of Kate as the ‘shrew’ that must be tamed, but I think that it is her inner animal that needs taming. And we ALL have inner animals. Petruchio has one. Lucentio and Bianca have one. I have one. You have one. And yes, sometimes these inner beasts hurt us or hurt others, and they need to be reined in. But these inner animals are also what attract us to our mates, make us fall in love and keeps us together for life. When it comes to love, we all have shrews within us. In fact, the original title for this play was Taming of A Shrew, which implies there are many shrews and Kate is just one. ”

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and enjoy a picnic while being serenaded. There will be everything from Tibetan singing to the rhythms of Latin music. Performers include: Nancy Tucker, Banning Eyre, Nzinga’s Daughters, Rani Arbo and Carlos Hernandez Chavez. On Sunday performances, July 19 and 26, the show will be preceded by ARTFARM’s annual Ecofestival. Representatives from various local and national environmental action groups will be present. The event also features musical performances. Roving performers will wander among the crowd, and the “Circus for a Fragile Planet” will perform. Local organic farmers will sell their produce, and artisans put up for sale everything from homemade soap to products made from alpaca wool. There will be environmental games and an exhibit of recycled art.

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The future is yours, graduates Best Wishes Class of 2009 The Coginchaug Class of 2009 graduates under a rainbow By Sue VanDerzee Town Times

The graduates didn’t realize the meteorological uniqueness of this particular graduation because they were inside the Julian B. Thayer Auditorium doing what high school graduates do – listening to and giving speeches, singing, cheering, even throwing a few bits of silly string at the very end, while outside the thunder roared and the rain pounded – or so we all thought. As the ceremony unfurled, the weather changed, and the graduates, their families and friends finally exited into a glorious sunset. What almost everyone missed, however, was the special gift of that change in the weather – a complete double-arched rainbow. As the graduation proceeded inside, the rainbow arched over their class gift – a lovely, graceful white gazebo in memory of Allyson Palmisano, a much-missed and much-loved member of their class. In fact, Allyson, though absent in body, was in many ways the heart and soul of the ceremony. All of the varied speakers remembered

her and her particular gift for sharing joy, graduates and staff wore yellow ribbons in her memory, and the class gift honored her. Donna Mattei, an English teacher at Coginchaug, was chosen by the class to speak at the graduation, and she based her remarks on the phrase: “We are family.” Ms. Mattei explained how, indeed, the faculty and staff, with their intense involvement with the students, became like family in many ways. When faced with a challenge like the untimely death of one of its members – Ally Palmisano – Ms. Mattei singled out the remarkable ability of students to comfort her and the way in which the community lived out the notion “We are family.” Interestingly, the brochure enclosed in the Commencement program testified to that truth as well. The brochure was meant to accompany the luminarias that were set in the gazebo and around the entrance to the auditorium and listed the names of luminaria donors and their wishes for graduates. It was notable that many families participated in sending wishes to

children not their own. Truly, the luminarias spoke of a community of warmth that sheltered and encouraged so many of these young men and women and lent further credence to Ms. Mattei’s contention that “We are family.” Finally, the rainbow over the gazebo, unseen by so many, lends itself to layer upon layer of metaphor at a time when such thoughts are appropriate. Often in life, and many of the graduates already know this, it is the storms through which we travel that produce great beauty at the end. Often, we do not see that beauty until we look back upon the experience and notice that the memories are shot full of golden light. There are things in this world that we will never understand, and yet there are also people who will help us through, and signs – like rainbows arching over gazebos – that point to loving truths we can only half comprehend. As they graduated under an unseen rainbow, may the Class of 2009 be shadowed by blessing and held as family as they venture forth into the wide, wide world. 1119342

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er, the most impossible challenge that was put on my plate did not start in a lunch room. When I was nine, I was diagnosed with leukemia. I missed a year of school while enduring more than three years of daily chemotherapy. I went into remission in 2004, but soon relapsed in eighth grade to eventually have a bone-marrow transplant. I missed half of eighth grade and attended my first three months of high school through a real-time video conferencing system. After missing almost two years of school, I felt as though I would never be able to catch up with my friends or get back on track academically. But with all this time away from the life I was used to, I would do anything to make my life normal again. With waffles in mind, I was determined to beat this obstacle, too. It wasn’t easy. Friendships had to be rekindled and material had to be relearned. Through all of the struggles, I was determined to get my life back. As I slowly returned to hosting weekly parties and doing my homework every night, I realized that a certain level of normalcy had finally been restored. It is with this realization that I would like all of you to realize something: anything is possible. My standing here is a testament to that. Regardless of what your high school career was like, take this idea to heart. Don’t assume anything is impossible. If you really want it, it is entirely attainable. It probably won’t be easy and it won’t happen overnight, but it is up to you to achieve the impossible. To quote the infamous Leeroy Jenkins: Class of 2009, “Let’s do this.”

Abby Huntley, left, was Ally Palmisano’s best friend and chosen to hand over the class gift to the school (the beautiful gazebo pictured above left) in Ally’s memory. Ally died last spring, but her memory lives on in the many lives she touched. In her memory, students and staff wore small yellow ribbon pins to the ceremony. Rachel Lang, right, vice president of the Class of 2009, added her reflections to the evening and introduced Abby Huntley for the gift presentation.

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Left, Shiloh Ezzo and Valerie Leaver share a moment with fellow grads; above, friends since first grade Mike Miller and Will Dudko. Left top, Alec Cieniewicz and Alyssa Yorski share a congratulatory hug; left below, Trevor Kemish processes into the ceremony; left bottom, Hannah Gossner and and Alina Giordano process to the stage; below, Hannah Selb in a kickoff-your-shoes and relax moment before the ceremony; below right, Senya Bekui and Sarah Baker; directly right, Dr. W. gives last minute instructions about lining up to the class.

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The 2009 Salutatory Address By Hannah Bober

Welcome and thank you members of the board of education, Superintendent Susan Vicarro, Dr. Wysowski, Mr. Hauser, faculty, administrators, staff, friends, family and fellow graduates. I was too busy working on that left foot, right foot part to see some of you, but I’ll take it for granted you are, in fact, here. As many of my friends, and hopefully not so many of my teachers, know, I tend to procrastinate. This speech, due the absolutely last day possible for any project, was by far no exception. The task of trying to invoke laughter, nostalgia, appreciation, or some pro-

found realization was not one I was ready to sit down and plan out. So naturally, I relied on my friends to help with the time management and planning, shall we say. Don’t be misled, they didn’t tell me to procrastinate. Their antics, while helpful in the realm of timewasting, were what I wanted to use as kindling to my oh-socarefully planned in advance message. Who could be better at reflecting on graduation and high school than the graduates themselves? I’m pretty sure my friends didn’t know we were collaborating on the speech. It would’ve been difficult for them to knowingly say what I

was looking for... especially since I didn’t know what I was looking for. The criteria for a theme or subject were slightly vague. It could be the classic thanks to deserving loved ones (which reminds me, thank you), a tear jerking memory of a classic childhood moment, a randomly collected list of general advice on how to live the rest of your life, or an extremely obscure tangent that at the last moment I turn into a metaphor symbolizing this night. To my displeasure, the last few weeks of school didn’t feature any phrases close to “I really want to be reminded of the fourth day of first grade” or “So I was pouring my cereal this morning and noticed it was a lot like moving on in life...” Let me down as my classmates might have, they were still essential. Colleen gave me strict guidelines on how long I should speak for (or else face the consequences). Meghan pointed out how unique our generation is, in that ‘ill’, ‘epic’, and ‘fail’ will in future be the equivalent of ‘groovy.’ Max made me realize just how great being a senior is, because you don’t even have to tie your shoes. My overall message for tonight, (and don’t worry Colleen, its short), came not from listening to my friends, but from realizing how many more people I should listen to. Now I’m not trying to say you should listen to everyone, or do whatever someone says

(we learned to defy that one early in our school careers, rest assured). It is only to say that you should want to truly hear more people, and actually invite them to talk. Though our class is relatively tiny, I know a few kids I wish I knew more about. I wish I could hear their advice, and maybe a bit of what they’d like to say up here, given the chance. My guess is that a few of you would have much more handy advice, and I know you’ve got bountiful heartfelt memories just waiting to be brought up. And no matter how much we mock you, tears of that sort are okay. So Meghan and Erin, and whoever else in our class has that emotional Iwant-to-hug-you-all gene, cry your hearts out. I know every one of you has a story to tell, and I only wish we had time to hear it… just perhaps, AFTER we get those diplomas. So my message to you falls into the general advice category. No matter who you are, in the audience or on the stage here, think of at least one person whose voice you’d like to hear. Then act on it. We might be done with high school (soon, Colleen, I promise), but we’ve got plenty of time to ask them yet. Keep on asking people until you’ve covered all the obscure metaphors, all the general advice and tear jerking memories. And hey, if it’s good enough, use it as speech material.

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Class of 2009 president Bill Neidhardt leads the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance, above center. Assistant principal Andre Hauser, right, as well as principal Dr. Steve Wysowski, Board of Education chair Tom Hennick and Superintendent Sue Viccaro offered thoughts and good wishes to the class. Photos by Sue VanDerzee

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Clockwise from above, Jacqueline Andersen listens intently; Ms. Donna Mattei, an English teacher at CRHS, was invited by the class to deliver the Commencement Address; Zak Kowalski, Alec Cieniewicz, Tyler Greenbacker and Colleen Chausse smile while salutatorian Hannah Bober speaks; Liana Braga, Alyssa Onofreo and Devon Reilly, along with Hannah Gossner (hidden), sing “If You’re Out There”; Dan Jones receives a diploma from Superintendent Sue Viccaro and BOE chair Tom Hennick, above.

Clockwise from left, the class turns their tassels, indicating their new status; Emily Ide, above, sings “Whenever You Remember”; below, Michelle Meyers, Eric Murphy and Josh Miller get ready to accept their diplomas; and the Martowski family poses in front of the gazebo with son Zach, a member of the Class of 2009.

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Coginchaug Class of 2009 Erin Jean Adams Alex Jonathan Amarante Jacqueline Eileen Andersen Benjamin David Anteck Patrick David Archer Sarah Anna Baker Kelly Ann Bednarz Senya Enyonam Bekui Jeffrey Donald Bellmore Daniel Thomas Bergstrom Matthew Richard Biesak Hannah Elizabeth Bober Liana Patricia Braga Corey James Campbell Kyle Paul Campbell Jill Marie Canalia James William Carmichael Derek Scott Casciano Drew Christopher Cavanaugh Colleen Esther Chausse Alec John Cieniewicz Katherine Campbell Clark James David Alan Davis Jarrett Alfred Deans Alyssa Rose Deegan Diana Lynne Dellarocco Robert Joseph DeRosa Jason Robert DiCostanzo Cody Seymour Donecker Max Fitzpatrick Doty William Charles Dudko Shiloh Rae Ezzo Alexina Mary Faucher Gregory William Frank Jeffrey John Garuti Ariana Nicole Giacco Colin Reid Giannini Rachel Leigh Giannini Alina Ann Giordano Hannah Margaret Gossner Tyler Joel Greenbacker Jack Daniel Grumm Peter Brian Harvey Jennifer Lynn Heller Brittany Sloane Hill Erika Gina Hill Leila Crane Hoffman Jillian Ruth Hughes Abby Jean Huntley Emily Elizabeth Ide Keith Carl Johnson Matthew Carriero Johnson Daniel Patrick Jones Trevor Anton Kemish Zachary Cahill Kowalski Jeffrey Rice LaFlamme Andrew Philip Lamoureux Rachel Elizabeth Lang Jenna Kristen Langhans Kourtney Christine Lasso

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‘Oh, the places you’ll go …’ One hundred and seventeen students graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School on Friday, June 26, and will be embarking on exciting journeys that will take them from post-secondary education right around the corner to halfway across the country and more. Eighty-three students will be going on to four-year colleges, 24 will be going to a two-year school, and one student is going into the military. Erin Adams and Stephanie Matuszkiewicz will be attending Quinnipiac University. Alex Amarante will be joining Alec Cieniewicz, Cody Donecker, Gregory Frank, Ariana Giacco, Jennifer Heller, Leila Hoffman, Michael Markoski, Zachary Martowski, James Scherer, Deanne Wallace and Alyssa Yorski at the University of Connecticut. Peter Harvey will be attending UConn Hartford. Liana Braga, Corey Campbell, Rachel Giannini, Amber Ryan, Natalie Sabino, Samantha Tuthill and Stephanie Wickham will be attending Southern Ct. State University. Those going to Eastern Ct. State University include Alyssa Deegan, Robert DeRosa, Alina Giordano and Brittany Hill. Shiloh Ezzo will attend Central Ct. State University with Daniel Nordstrom, Lauren Peters, Christopher Struchowski and Michelle Zambrello. Max Doty will attend WestConn. Jacqueline Andersen will join Kyle Campbell, James Davis, Jason DiCostanzo, Daniel Jones, Trevor Kemish, Kourtney Lasso, Paige Markel, Michele Myers, Marah Nichols, Amanda Norton, Fred Orris, Thomas Perreault, Hannah Selb, Lanya Staneika, Devin Valencia, Ryan Weckesser, Joseph Wielgosz and Bria Ziegler at Middlesex Community-Technical College. Max Fiore is going to Manchester Community College. Going to Keene State College are Sarah Baker and James Carmichael. Benjamin Anteck is joining Scot Meyers at the University of New Haven. Emily Rubendunst will be attending the University of Hartford. Patrick Archer, Jill Canalia, Jack Grumm and Peter Thompson are going to Lyndon State College. Kelly Bednarz is attending Western New England College. Also, Senya Bekui is attending Carnegie Mellon University. Jeffrey Bellmore is attending Rochester Institute of Technology. Daniel Bergstrom

is attending Bryant University. Matthew Biesak is going to Plymouth State University. Going to Vassar College is Hannah Bober. Derek Casciano and Joseph Neri are attending Flagler College. Drew Cavanaugh is going to Clemson University. Colleen Chausse is going to Tufts University. Katherine Clark and Eric Murphy are attending Marist College. Diana DellaRocco is attending the University of Rhode Island. William Dudko is attending Hartwick College. Alexina Faucher is attending PrattMWP. Jeffrey Garuti is going to the New England Institute of Technology. Hannah Gossner is attending the University of New England. Tyler Greenbacker is attending SUNY (State University of New York) at Cobleskill. Erika Hill is going to Lesley University. Jillian Hughes is attending Suffolk University. Abby Huntley is going to Northeastern University. Emily Ide is going to New York University. Keith Johnson is attending Salve Regina University. Matthew Johnson is attending Wake Forest University. Zachary Kowalski is going to Dartmouth College. Andrew Lamoureux is attending Lincoln Technical Institute. Rachel Lang is going to Muhlenberg College. Jenna Langhans is attending Union College. Sean McKernan is going into military service. Valerie Leaver is going to the National Personal Training Institute. Ashley Lizotte is attending the University of Southern Maine. Joshua Miller is going to Paul Smith’s College. Michael Miller is attending Ohio State University. William Neidhardt is attending Marquette University. Allison Neuburger is going to the George Washington University. Alyssa Onofreo is attending Ithaca College. Devon Reilly is going to Rivier College. Daniel Sawicki is going to Springfield College. Mary Sinz is attending Eastern Michigan University. Alyssa Sirois is going to Roger Williams University. Jessica St. Pierre is going to Paler College of Art. Chelsea Veranis is going to Juniata College. Ruth Vizard is going to Clark University. Benjamin Walden will attend Black Hills State University. Pierce Watson is going to Fordham University. Meghan Woolley is going to Hamilton College in New York, and Melissa Zanelli is going to New Hampshire Institute of Art.

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We love you and are so proud. Keep shooting for the moon and never stop smiling!! Love, Mom, Dad, Tim, Ammy, Pop-Pop, Zosia & Skip

You make us proud every day! You have accomplished so much in just 18 years! You are an amazing young man! Follow your heart and you will always be happy! We love you tons! Mom, Dad and the Brothers

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some individuals on these boards should think of moving on and allowing those who have other opinions, and a long future in this town, a turn at knowing what is best. Eileen Buckheit

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I would like to echo the sentiments found in the editorial pages these past two weeks regarding the unfortunate decision by our Planning and Zoning Commission that forced the closure of ABC Academy on Main Street. My children have never attended this daycare/preschool, nor do I know Ms. Pederson. All three of my children attend(ed) Dolphin Days on Route 68, the other daycare center the P&Z Commission gave a hard time to with their endless requests to change

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their plans, and constantly adding roadblocks to their eventual approval. But even without a personal interest in her services, I am appalled by the narrow-mindedness of these officials on the commission. If memory serves me correctly, the town hired a consultant from the Connecticut Economic Resource Center last year through the Economic Development Commission, to discuss ways the town should develop. I believe the term everyone used is “Smart Growth.” Why go through these exercises and spend our tax dollars on a consultant focused on economic development when we refuse to let an operating business stay open during normal business hours on the main thoroughfare of our town? I am sure our zoning regulations could be interpreted to allow this use to continue through July and August, whether it is an extension of a commercial use in a residential zone or not...the business was al-

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loaf of cinnamon swirl bread that I was going to purchase. As I came through the light by the Post Office I looked over and saw that there was a place for me to park, so I put my turn signal on and proceeded to turn in to find nice red NO PARKING signs. When I realized I would have to park down in the fairgrounds, I knew I could not walk back up the hill, so I continued back out to Route 17 and on my way home. At least there should have been a “handicapped spot” or two. By the time I got home, I was so irate that I called the First Selectman’s office to find out why these signs were there and was told they would be taken down the next day. There was a meeting between the homeowners on the green and the vendors at the farmers’ market and this was the decision! It seems to me that the green belongs to ALL the people of Durham. It is good that we can support the local farmers and the industrious people that make up our wonderful town of Durham, but lo and behold, they are going to be discouraged and chased out because of a parking problem for three hours a week! What is this great town coming to? Where is the community spirit that used to be here? “Not in my back yard” has reached Durham. It’s time we put a stop to that feeling and start caring about our neighbors! The ABC Academy was forced to close…next will be the farmers’ market. Wake up and think about what’s happening!! Hope Lintz, Durham

beach to fish and were told they could not fish there. These are little kids. To my perspective, this is really sad when a little child cannot fish (who lives at the lake but is not fortunate to have a lakefront house). This takes a child’s memory and fun away. Wilma Curren, Middlefield

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Awards were presented in early June to new family historians who entered the annual Children’s Family Essay Contest at Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown. Among them was the top winner in the grade four and five level, Angela Koerber from Korn School in Durham.

Springfield College has named Jessica Baker, of Durham, to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the winter/spring 2009 term. Baker is a fourth-year student majoring in therapeutic recreation services.

Karin Bellemare, of Durham, graduated from Green Mountain College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

The University of Connecticut has named the following local students on the honor roll for the spring 2009

semester: From Durham, Vanessa Ball, David Bennett, Mary Elizabeth Braun, Jennifer Cannella, Laura Cote, Erin Curtis, Michael Dealy, Emilie Frank, Catherine Garvis, Alexandra Kuehnle, Ashley Lasso, Kathryn Post, Kelley Rodgers, Jaclyn Siegel and James Veronick; from Middlefield Kevin Lacz, Aaron Plude and Shelley Plude. Sarah Allison Teitelbaum, a 2005 Coginchaug graduate, graduated from New York University on May 13, at the new Yankee Stadium. She was a Founders Day Honors Scholar, a graduating senior with a 3.5 grade point average or higher. Shelley Plude, of Middlefield, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut School of Engineering with a Bachelor of

Science degree in Civil Engineering. Shelley, daughter of Randy and Ginna Plude of Middlefield, is a member of the Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon honor societies. Shelley will be pursuing her Masters degree in Structural Engineering and working as a graduate assistant this fall at UConn. The following local students have been named to the president’s list for the spring 2009 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. From Durham, Alexandra Muzik majoring in Business Administration and from Middlefield, Michael Bertrand majoring in Sport Management and Nicholas Carras. The following local students were named to the dean’s list: from Middlefield, Daniel Cowett majoring in Social Science and Matthew DeRosa majoring in Business Administration.

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Gregory Santos, son of Richard and Joan Santos of Middlefield, was awarded his Juris Doctor in Law on May 17 from Boston University. Greg graduated from Xavier in 2002 and Loyola College in Maryland with a Bachelor of Economics cum laude in 2006. Matthew S. DeRosa was named to the dean’s list for 2009 at Southern New Hampshire University. He is majoring in Business Administration and is the son of Dan and Rose DeRosa, of Middlefield. Lauren Bradley of Rockfall, a student at Vinal Technical High School, was seSee Bradley, next page

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Class of 2009 (Continued from page 29) CRHS Class of 2009, and particularly to its Valedictorian, Zachary Kowalski. He delivered an exceptionally heartwarming and inspirational Commencement speech that was deeply touching. Zak’s remarkable achievements and leadership by example, certainly deserving of recognition by the National Honor Society, truly reflect the sentiment he shared with us that evening, namely that “anything is possible.” May the Class of 2009 genuinely believe in this premise. With our very best wishes for the future, Anthony & Pamela Onofreo

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To the Editor: I was happy to see the show of support by Jon Brayshaw and Dave Lowry for the restoration of funding to Youth and Family Services, the lifeguards at Lake Beseck and other town services. Today you cannot turn around without seeing the impact of the present economy on the towns and cities around us, most of which are struggling and have had to both raise taxes and cut operations to keep going. Earlier in the year when I read that our town had managed to avoid both, I counted us as fortunate. When people are dealing with serious setbacks, there is comfort in knowing that one place that has remained stable is your community, and that the people and services that you have come to count on are still there. I think that a 0 percent increase was quite an achievement, and thank Jon and Dave for all their hard work on our behalf. Sincerely, Mary Ann Zieminski, Rockfall

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Bradley (Continued from page 30) lected as one of 30 of Connecticut’s top juniors designated as a Governor’s Scholar. The purpose of the program is to recognize academically talented high school students throughout the state and present 30 students for special recognition to the Governor of Connecticut. Lauren received a plaque from the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Mark McQuillan, designating her as a Connecticut 2009 Governor’s Scholar. In addition, she received a letter from Governor Rell presented by Dr. V. Everett Lyons, President of the Connecticut Association of Schools, as well as a proclamation from Richard Blumenthal, and a check from Big Y for $300.

dean’s list, which requires a 3.5 GPA or better for the semester. Jacob also graduated in May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Local students from Eastern Connecticut State University who have achieved dean’s list status during the spring 2009 academic semester include, from Durham, Raymond L. Battipaglia, David T. DeSanti, Spencer S. Flynn and Jaclyn A. Wilkinson; and from Rockfall, Amy Gorman. Wentworth Institute of Technology has placed Eric Schmidt and Nicholas Lema, both of Durham, on the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester. Dana Klepper-Smith, of Durham, graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the president of Berklee, Roger Brown. Pic-

tured below, Dana with her parents Marsha and Don Klepper-Smith.

Kathryn Post, of Durham, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of her junior year at UConn. She has earned a GPA of 4.0 while majoring in Psychology and HDFS. Lauren Smith, of Durham, graduated with a degree in nursing from Saint Anselm College in Manchester New Hampshire. Troy McNamara, of Middlefield, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester at the University of Vermont. McNamara is

The following local students received a degree from Clark University on Sunday, May 17. Rebecca E. Good, of Durham, graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa and earned a Bachelor of Arts. She earned third prize in the Prentiss Cheney Hoyt Poetry Contest from the Department of English. Keleigh M. Waldner, of Middlefield, graduated magna cum laude, earning a Bachelor of Arts. Both are graduates of Coginchaug Regional High School. Nathaniel Gosselin, of Durham, graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Environmental Engineering and a BS in Forestry. A member of the National

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Wagner College announced that Jacob Miner, of Durham, made the spring 2009

a junior Sociology major in the College of Arts and Sciences. To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective school.

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Benchwarmers’ athletes – spring season By Chris Flanagan Special to the Town Times Quickly the year does pass. Congratulations to the Class of 2009 and to the scholar athletes recognized here for their work. In order of their interviews, the Benchwarmers Athletes of the Spring season are:

Amanda Boyle, track

Just a sophomore, Amanda had considerable success in her first year competing for coach Lavinia Vigue. After trying a number of events, Amanda showed her coach potential in both track and field events — sprinting, throwing and jumping. “Amanda worked really hard right from the start and showed promise in a number of areas, so then we came to the idea of training for the heptathalon, beyond the regular season events. Why not try it now?” said Vigue. Boyle competed in the long jump, high jump and javelin this spring, and was good enough to be invited to the Shoreline meet for both high jump and javelin. At the state meet, Amanda medaled in the jav with a toss of 97 feet, and feels she can get to 120 feet with more training. Her throwing coach Mr. Petrella showed Amanda that she was

throwing mostly with her upper body and that she will realize a big improvement in distance as her technique improves. As she continues with her regular season events, Boyle will also continue her training in the heptathalon, The meet is at the state level; the event is not part of the regular season. Amanda also played soccer and basketball during the school year. She was a member of the Sophomore. Class Council, the Scholarship Committee and the Yearbook Committee. Further, she is a student member of the districtwide Strategic Planning Committee. Her favorite studies include History, Social Studies and English. This honor student was chosen this year as a Scholar Athlete. Amanda is also in Chorus, has taken dance for 13 years and taken the TV Production class.

Boyle has no career plans at this point but is interested in the film and fashion industries. She will stay busy this summer taking SAT prep classes, playing soccer and basketball and vacationing with family in Virginia Beach. Also, “quite an honor for me,” Amanda was invited to Washington. D.C. to participate in a Young Leadership conference .

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Starting in elementary school, Alina Giordano took up tennis and has been a player at Coginchaug High since her freshman year. Playing the abbreviated JV season as a freshman, Alina was a doubles player in her sophomore and junior years with Kara Drenzek. Last year they had a particularly fine season, winning 12 and losing 3. This year, Giordano became a singles player at the #2 and #4 spots. “It wasn’t a very good year for the team,” she said. “I went 6-4 for the season, we weren’t at quite the same level as other years. Tennis isn’t a ‘frontline’ sport here at Coginchaug, we need more involvement, kids come out for tennis for something to do.” However, Giordano worked hard indoors during the winter to prepare for spring. Alina described her play. “I think that serving is the most difficult. I like to get to the net to control the volley from there. I have good stamina, and I can get to most balls. I like to attack and like to hit the ball hard; it’s satisfying.” She went on to say that looking forward to next year, more focus with maybe a smaller team might help, along with practice outside the spring season. Giordano, an honor student, was in Spanish Honor Society, Yearbook Co-Editor and played trumpet in Band. She enjoys math and studies hard but admits to not liking some subjects. Alina thinks that she will study Accounting as a major in college, and apply that to a business career somehow after taking a year or two to sort things out. She will attend Eastern Ct State College, will team up with her old doubles partner Kara, already there, and continue to play tennis. After graduation, Alina expects to spend a good deal of time on Lake Sunapee this summer, working and water skiing. “I’m going to miss it here,” she said. “I hope the underclassmen get involved, and think about the future coming quickly at you.”

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Jeff Tiedemann, baseball

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Coach Kean praised Greg for his selfless effort during his four years on the team. “Greg is a calm, focused person who was a lot of fun to be around this year, his personality just blossomed. He is a very bright kid who was looked up to by his teammates, and he worked hard to improve his game to the benefit of the others, not just himself,” said Kean. Greg started at the #3 and #4 spot as a freshman, then

was moved up to #1, just a sophomore. With a chuckle he remembers, “I got beat badly, a lot!” yet he gained experience and some success from it. He had a “really good time “as a junior, winning more matches and pleased with the team tying for second in the league. Working hard over the winter with another player, Greg worked on his stroke to vary and improve it. This spring, it paid off as he won the matches he expected to, and played the league’s best players close. Greg advanced to the third round of singles play at states, eventually losing there to one of the top 50 small school players in the country. Admittedly uninspired during his sophomore year, Greg buckled down as a junior, becoming an honor student, taking three advanced placement courses and becoming a scholar athlete. He enjoys Math and Government Studies and will enroll this fall in the engineering

program at UConn. As far as a concentration in that field, Frank is unsure at the moment, but has a couple of years to “declare” that. Thinking ahead, he would like to combine his engineering studies with a business of some sort. This summer finds our graduate working (hopefully), hanging, playing tennis and developing friendships with other fellow engineering students at UConn.

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Wearing #22 and playing for coach Ted Lombardo, Jeff was a pivotal player and should take his share of credit for the 2009 Shoreline Champion Blue Devils’ success. The #1 pitcher in the strong rotation of 4, Jeff posted a wonloss record of 6-2, while batting over .400 for the season and playing great defense at second base. “Our pitching staff was strong, and though our hitting was probably our best thing, our pitching kept us in the games,” he said. The team went 14-6 during the regular season, qualifying them for the second round SLC playoff. It should be noted that it’s been quite some time since the Blue Devils won the league. Coach Lombardo said, “Our team started a little slow, then caught fire and finished strong to get into the four-team playoff. Prior to 1995, our last title year, we hadn’t won the league since 1980. Jeff was our top pitcher and batted third in the lineup, one of our best hitters,” said Lombardo.In the league final, he pitched an 11-1 gem against Morgan, and that single run was unearned. Good fortune didn’t continue in the states as Coginchaug lost in the opening round to a strong Career team from New Haven. Nonetheless, both coach and player look forward to next year. Jeff explained, “We are losing only 3 players to graduation, our outfielders on the corners and our backup catcher. Our infield, including catcher, is intact, as well as our pitching staff.” Tiedemann also played this year on the much-improved VC Hawks football team, which did markedly better than the year before. As a senior next year, Jeff will play wide receiver and defensive

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for coach Marty Roberts’ boys’ track team. Dan really came into his own during the outdoor season, this being his first year of competition. Previously, he competed during the indoor season, then switched to golf in the spring. “I really enjoyed indoor track, and found that I wasn’t as interested in golf this year.”

His focus was more on track since last summer when he ran and lifted weights, then further prepared during the loads of running during fall soccer. Elect-

ed captain of the indoor team, Dan competed in the 300m, the 400, his best event, and also a leg on the 4x400m relay team. At the Shoreline meet Dan garnered a seventh in the 300 and solid gold in the 4x400m, running the third leg of that race. Primed for the outdoor season, Dan was running times in the 55 second range for the 400, on a plateau of sorts, then began to quickly improve and his times dropped. His work paid off in the dual meet against North Branford when he broke the school record for the 400, clocking 51.1, in the

rain, quite good considering that it was his first outdoor season. The team finished fifth in the conference meet, a disappointment for Dan, but at States the relay teams, as well as a good showing in javelin, concluded the season on an up note. He was awarded the MVP Track plaque at the sports banquet. Dan played soccer in the fall as a mid-fielder. “Aside from sports, band is about it” activity-wise. “I play trumpet in the school band, but guitar is what I like, playing all styles, anything challenging,” he said. Dan also takes

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Disappointed with his play, as well as conditions at the Shoreline tourney this year, Matt still shot a 78, lamenting that he had no birdies. The team finished fourth, amid allegations of stroke shaving by another foursome. At states “a bad, bad day,” Matt managed an 80 as his putter let him down. The team finished a respectable seventh. Matt made a surprising admission. “I didn’t enjoy competitive golf that much. I play more for leisure than anything, in fact my best scores come with playing casually. I played in school to improve my game obviously, to help the team, and to pad my resume a little. Also, to play for my coach, I really enjoyed playing for him. An amazing coach — I’m not just saying that.” Matt sees team prospects to be good next year, with a good returning group and a really special younger player coming up that we will soon all be noticing. Johnson is an excellent student, making high honors, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He likes all the sciences, and took 7.5 credits, almost two courses a year. He also took four years of Latin. “I work hard in order to do

for golf coach Alex Edwards, Matt Johnson finishes up a successful career on the links and the classroom. The senior team captain started swinging clubs in elementary school, then really got into by the summer of sixth grade. As a freshman, he made the third spot of the first five.

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pionship game which they lost to Canton, 4-2. It took 12 innings to beat Litchfield 2-1, eight innings to beat Somers 1-0, 13 innings to dispatch Windsor Locks 1-0 to set up the final game. Coginchaug didn’t play it’s A-game, for sure, as five errors in the field, as well as some key running mistakes, cost the team its fourth title in five years. Stephanie pitched every inning in this marathon, as well as pitching every other game this season. Note that in a period of 11 days, Stephanie pitched 40 innings of tournament softball. Is there an Iron Arm award? No, but Stephanie was recognized and picked for the All-Shoreline (second) team, Press AllArea team as well as MVP Softball at Coginchaug. Stephanie will attend SCSU in the fall, to pursue a nursing career with a concentration in something active, “hands-on” like in an E.R. She may continue to play softball, but it will depend on her course load. She will get to play this summer with the Eliminators, a travel team. A goodbye wish to her fellow classmates has her offering “Good luck to the class of 2009. I hope it all goes well for everyone.” Matt Johnson, golf Playing in his final season

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Time Out Taverne suffers two more losses By Bob Dynia Special to the Town Times The Time Out Taverne’s mens’ 40 and over softball team’s losing streak stretched to four games, dropping decisions to Pizza King/Michael Johns (25–10) and Café 66 (29-13) last week. As has been the case all season, manager Dave Devaux did not have all his key players available for either contest. He lamented during the Café 66 contest, “Why can’t I have everyone for at least one game?” The June 22 match featured the season debuts of veterans Joe Rizzo and Kris Anderson, as well as being

the first appearance for new acquisition Charlie Mather. The team was without Bruce Bisson and Bob Dynia. It was tight early. A seven-run fourth inning, highlighted by singles by Keith Hughes, John Cote, Jack Carr, Kevin Rowe, Mather, losing pitcher Wayne Hubbard, Ken Hall and Devaux, along with a triple from Dean Fredricks, turned a 4–3 deficit into a 10–4 advantage. The lead was short-lived, as Pizza King piled on 16 fifthinning runs to make it a rout. TOT would not score again; PK scored three in the sixth and two more in the seventh to end the game on the mercy rule. Fredricks set a team singlegame record with three

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triples; he also had a single in his four trips to the plate. He scored three times and had two runs batted in. Hall, Devaux, Carr, Rowe and Mather each had two hits. Devaux had three rbi’s. Hubbard took the brunt of the damage, allowing 20 runs (13 earned) in five innings of work. Bob Edwards gave up five runs in 1 2/3 innings. The gray wonders faced Café 66 on Sunday, June 28, a make-up from a rainout one week earlier. While getting Dynia back, Devaux missed Bisson, Anderson, Rowe, Rizzo and Daryl Edwards, forcing him to place some players in unfamiliar positions. As with their previous game, TOT stayed with the home team early. Café 66 opened up a 5–zip lead in the first, but the visitors quickly tied things in the second on rbi hits by Hubbard, Dynia and Fredricks. The home team came right back with six runs in their half of the frame. Cote and Bob Edwards drove in the two runs for TOT in the third to come within 11–7. The Portlanders broke things open, scoring four third and 11

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“What’s great about Durham and Middlefield is the small town community, the country atmosphere, and the peace and tranquility of the area. I enjoy sitting on the back porch of my house, relaxing, and not hearing a sound. Where else can you get that, while having all the things you need only 10 minutes away?”, says Carol.

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Excel Soccer Academy is a new youth camp sponsored by the Durham Recreation Department that is going to provide local athletes ages 8-14 the opportunity to enhance their soccer skills. Excel uses Coerver© coaching methods to help players get ready for competitive soccer levels in the future, which incorporates fast foot skills and small group dynamics. Players of all skill levels are welcome! The trainers are professional and friendly, and hope to see you on Monday, July 13. Registration fee of $100 includes jersey, mid-session progress report and certificate of completion with photo. Session one runs from July 13 to 24, girls from 5 to 6:25 p.m., boys from 6:35 to 8 p.m. at the Allyn Brook Park JV field number two. Visit www.excelsocceracademy.or g or e-mail to excelsoccer@gmail.com.

Hughes, Wills Evers and Dynia had three hits apiece. Fredricks had the team’s only extra-base hit, a triple, and had four rbi’s. Hubbard hurled 5 1/3 innings before being forced from the mound with an injured shoulder; his status is guarded for the next game. Bob Edwards finished the last 2/3 inning. Only 16 of the 25 runs Hubbard gave up were earned; Edwards retired the two batters he faced. The upcoming schedule for 1–4 TOT gets no easier. The team faces a rematch with Café 66 on Monday, July 6 at home. They then play two straight games against a perennially strong Essex squad — Monday, July 13 at home, then Monday, July 20 at Greider Field in Deep River. Home games are played at 6 p.m. at Jarvis Field, on the corner of Brush Hill Road and Anderson Road in Middletown.

Sign up for softball The Shoreline Sting fall softball league for girls is presently taking individual and team registrations for the 2009 fall softball season starting Aug. 29 and 30. Late registration and player placement is Saturday, Aug. 22, for grammar (grades 4-6) and junior high (grades 7-9) from 9 a.m. to noon and on Sunday, Aug. 23, for high school division from 9 to 11 a.m. at Coginchaug. Sixth and ninth graders may play up if they wish. To register, call Ray Ezell at (860) 984-3060 or e-mail ezellrg@yahoo.com. Visit www.ShorelineStingCT.com for a registration form.

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fourth inning runs. The Coginchaug elders tried to get back into the game, but could not muster enough offence to prevent another mercy defeat.

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Safe Fun With Fireworks After the shells are designed, they’re wrapped in brown paper that’s been soaked in paste. When they dry, they form hard cases for the fireworks.

This week, our country celebrates its 233rd birthday. Many of us will honor Independence Day with cookouts, reunions and fireworks. The Mini Page talked with a famous family in fireworks, the Grucci family, about how these awesome explosions are made and displayed. We also review some rules for being safe when using fireworks at home. photos courtesy Fireworks by Grucci Inc.

Making them fly

The fireworks idea The beautiful displays that we watch on special occasions start with an idea. A fireworks designer might see a flower or a tree that sparks an idea for making a firework. Once the design is in place, pyrotechnicians* (PIE-roh-tehkNISH-uns) can begin to build the firework. *Pyro comes from the Greek word pur, meaning fire. A technician is someone who is an expert in details of a certain subject.

Start with stars The small, hard balls that make the lights we see in a fireworks display are called stars. These marble-sized balls are made out of black powder that’s rolled into a tight ball. The ball also includes an oxidizer (OX-ih-dize-er), which makes the powder burn bright, and salts or metals that give the star its color.

The Washington Monument was surrounded by a rainbow of color at the second inauguration of President George W. Bush. Fireworks designers use a wide range of chemicals to create different colors, including lime green and turquoise.

Into a shell The next step is creating a shell. These paper cases may hold many stars or comets, cylinder-shaped fireworks that make long streaks across the sky. The pyrotechnician places the stars or comets into the shell in a pattern. For instance, a smiley face with a red smile, blue eyes and an orange nose will appear in that same pattern when the shell explodes. The shell may be only 6 inches in diameter, but the display might be as large as a football field in the sky!

Next, the shells get a lift charge, which carries the firework up into the sky. The pyrotechnician also adds a time fuse, which explodes the firework. This fuse lets him control how long after launch the firework will explode.

Putting it all together Once the shells are ready, they’re loaded into mortars, metal tubes used to launch the fireworks. Mortars may be arranged in batteries, wooden frames that hold several mortars in place. Some pyrotechnicians may fire the shells by hand. Today, most fireworks are attached to an electrical circuit. When the technician gives a signal, the circuit turns on a firing device, much like you turn on a light in your house. Computers are also used to launch fireworks, especially those that are choreographed (KOR-ee-oh-graffed), or arranged, to music. The Mini Page thanks Phil Grucci, executive vice president of Fireworks by Grucci Inc., for help with this story.

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Fireworks Words Fireworks experts use some special words when they talk about their craft. • Aerial — a firework that explodes high in the sky. • Battery — a wooden case that holds one or more mortars. • Break — the explosion of an aerial shell. • Chrysanthemum — a round burst of stars that keeps its shape before fading. It can be several colors or change color. • Comet — a ring of stars that shoots out a long stream of glitter. • Illuminations — fireworks that explode nearer to the ground. • Magazine — a metal or concrete building used to store fireworks. • Mortar — steel or plastic pipes that hold the shells until they are shot up into the sky.

• Peony — a star that bursts from the center without trailing glitter. • Salutes — loud, repeated booms. • Set pieces — fireworks that are attached to wooden grids on the ground. They might make a picture or spell out words. • Shell — hard paper cases that are round or cylindershaped. These are the actual fireworks. • Spider web — a bright center with distinct lines shooting out from it. • Strobe — flashing silver lights that float slowly to the ground. • Weeping willow — stars that trail down, looking like a weeping willow tree.

Fireworks history Today, the fireworks shows we watch may be controlled by high-tech computer equipment. They sometimes have music that plays along with the explosions. But fireworks have been a part of celebrations for centuries. In many ways, fireworks haven’t changed much. Most experts agree that the Chinese probably invented fireworks more than 1,000 years ago. Colonists from England and Europe may have brought them when they settled in America. “Illuminations,” the Colonists’ word for fireworks, were used at the celebration of the new country on July 4, 1776. At the first inauguration of President Grover Cleveland in 1885, fireworks were part of the celebration in Washington, D.C. This drawing of the festivities appeared in a magazine called Harper’s.

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Mini Spy loves watching July Fourth fireworks with her friends. See if you can find: • number 7 • safety pin • letter A • peanut • word MINI • flyswatter • sailboat • coffeepot • number 3 • dog’s face • key • heart • number 8 • letter D • letter E

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Words that remind us of fireworks are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: INDEPENDENCE, PYROTECHNICIAN, STAR, BATTERY, BOOM, MORTAR, COMET, OXIDIZER, FUN, COMPUTER, CHOREOGRAPH, ILLUMINATION, CHINA, DANGER, SAFE, SUPERVISE, CELEBRATE, FUSE. HAVE A BANG-UP FOURTH!

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FOUND-Black & white cat, white paws & feet, small white patch on back. Very scared. Vicinity of Winding Brook Condos, E. Side Meriden. Call 203-237-7743 LOST approximately 3-4 weeks ago: Silver 26” or 27” Boys Bike left on Strickland Rd (on the side of the road near the open space) in Middlefield. Would like to give back to the owner. Reward given. Please call Debi at 349-0594. LOST CAT. Large male cat, brown and black with tufts of hair on his feet and ears-huge puffy tail. Wearing a purple color. Last seen on Dana Ln, S Meriden, Sat 6/27 around 9pm. Name is Mr Buddy. Contact Aura 860-917-0640 please LOST Dog in Southington: “Pancho” small brown/tan chihuahua w/ white, black markings. 5 lbs. Lost off of Jude Ln. Thurs 6-25. Call Sean or Catherine 860-620-9837 or 775287-3088. We miss him! LOST KITTEN Approximately 8 months old. Very small neutered male. Grey with white bib. Answers to Ivy. Missing from vicinity of Ridgeland Rd/Evanwood. If seen, please call (203) 269-3880 LOST on Saturday June 27th: Brown Wallet in the vicinity of Geremia Gardens on West Street in Southington. I believe that I left it on top of my car and drove off, so it could be anywhere in Bristol, Southington or Meriden. If you found a brown wallet, please contact me with the information! 1203-440-3857 or 1-203-4486070. Thank You Very Much! LOST- Beagle mix, female, tan colored with long white neck. Has a choker chain on. Answers to “Lucy”. Vic. East Main St & Parker Ave, Meriden. Call (203) 440-0922 LOST- Cat. Grey & white with blue eyes. Lost in the Spring Lake Village of Southington. If found, please call 860-621-6472 or 860302-3578 REWARD! LOST-6/11/09. Black kitten, 4 months old. Vicinity of Bailey Ave & Hanover St, Yalesville. Call 203-265-0249 LOST: Set of keys, 2 small, 1 large and white heart. Call 860344-9128

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SATURN SL2 2002 Automatic, 4 door. Excellent condition, runs great. Well maintained. Incredibly clean inside. 96k miles. $4,200 or best offer. Call 203-265-0137

LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/ yellow head on Wednesday, March 25 from 156 Sherman Avenue, Meriden. Responds to Kelby, speaks English & Spanish. Reward if returned. Call (203) 440-1551

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DONATIONS NEEDED Lord & Loizou, LLC Christian Substance Abuse Recovery Homes in Meriden is opening up a new home. Donations are needed to help fill up home. Beds, linens, knickknacks, fridge, stove, silverware, etc. Please call (203) 235-8685 We’ll pick up!

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CHEVROLET HHR 2006 wagon. 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Red w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. New brakes. Well maintained. 84,500 mostly highway miles Excellent condition. Garage kept. Minor scratches. $6,500 860 573-2434 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS EXT 2005 Silver, 48,000 miles, CD player, 4 wheel drive. Runs great. Auto, air conditioning, sunroof. Very clean. $9,750. Call 203-631-8449 DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.

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FORD TAURUS 1996 Fully loaded. Excellent condition in & out. Many new parts, 120K. $1800 or best offer. Call (860) 349-3157 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

2002 ACURA TL-S FWD Silver, 5-Spd Auto, 93,800 miles. Excellent condition, new tires & brakes, looks and runs like new! Heated leather seats w/memory, moonroof, Bose 6CD, HomeLink, steering cntls, HID headlamps, remote entry. $8500 Orig owner 860635-2477.

LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 Signature Series. Paint’s good, runs excellent. Fully equipped. Tape & CD. Sunroof. Chrome rims. $5600 or best offer. Call (203) 440-2788

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BUICK Regal LS 1998 Very clean inside and out. Driven daily. Needs nothing. $1300. Call (203) 238-3836. CHEVY Lumina LTZ 1998, white, 6 cyl, 96,000 miles, well maintained, runs great. $2500 or best offer. Call 203-980-9808

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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

HOMELITE 17” gas string trimmer. Runs good. $40. 203-2650881 HOSTAS, $3.50/pot, 2 plants per pot. Call 860-621-2928, leave message. JAPENESE red maple 3 ft. tall. $35. Call 860-747-8371 JOHN DEERE STX38 Lawn tractor with bagger. Needs muffler. $95. (203) 265-4033 MURRAY G.T. Garden Tractor 18 HP, 46” Mowing Deck. 5 Speed shift. Runs great. Asking $495. Call for info. (203) 235-3337 ORCHARD SPRAYER, Solo, back pack, gas engine. Can be used as leaf blower. $250. (203) 237-6031

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS ANTIQUE 2 Handed saw. Good for ornament or to saw tree trunks. $80. (203) 235-8278 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

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PETS & LIVESTOCK ANIMAL Carrier- Soft fabric type. 15”x15”x21”. Retail $100; line new $35. (860) 747-0329 BLACK RABBIT, 9 month old includes cage. $100.00 203440-0488 BOXER PUPPIES Male/Female Fawn & brindle. Ready to go. (860) 329-4210 BULLDOGS, Beagles, Boxers, Poodles & Cockapoos, Shi-poos. Chihuahuas, Mini Bulldogs, Rotts, Yorkie, Labs, Puggles, Boston Terrier. $350+ 860-930-4001. DOG CAGE can be folded. 24Lx18Wx21H ..call 203-2383529..$35 FREE Yellow hen canary to a good home. Call (860) 7479750 LAB PUPPIES. Yellow, Chocolate & Black, AKC, raised with children. Ready June 22, $600. Call (203) 631-9386 ROTTWEILER PUREBRED. 4 yrs old Current shots. Raised in w/kids. Free to good home. Owner deceased and family members don’t have the time to spend with her. Call 203793-7278 for details YORKIE-BIJON Spayed. 9 months old. 10 lb female with many accessories. $600 or best offer. Call (203) 238-0410

EXTERIOR door 3-0x6-8 6 panel fiberglass new $65.00 203 284 8890 TOOL STAND Or for circular saw. $15.00. 203-630-3648.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 2 PC LIVING RM SET- Sofa w/2 recliners and loveseat. 4 matching pillows. Cranberry. Like brand new. $400. (203) 915-7837 27INCH RCA TV. Purchased at $220. Asking only $100/OBO Call (203) 444-5714. BAR SET- Plastic, 16 glasses, tray, ice bucket, pitcher. $40. (203) 284-2305 BEDSPREAD, CURTAINS PILLOWS $100. NEW blk/gld. Call 860-426-1214 BUREAU - 6 drawers with mirror. Excellent condition. $75. (203) 237-6807 CABINET-Wood, 45”W, 36”H, 21”D. Wheels. Great for bsmt/ garage. $40. (203) 235-3794 DINING ROOM SET- Cherry, 48” round. Good condition. $100. 203-949-0559 DREXEL Heritage Sofa- excellent condition, floral pattern $950.00. Call 203.248.5982 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. 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 NEW QUEEN Mattress set in original plastic. $240.00 Call 860 584-5298 PORTABLE Sewing machine. Buttonholer, bobbins, pinking shears. $75 firm cash (203) 237-4903 RCA 27” Television Console Works good - $75.00 Tel. 203-269-9475

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 REFRIGERATOR/freezer, 21 cu ft almond color, clean, $100 860-573-9218 SOLID oak entertainment center Excellent condition. Originally cost $600. Asking $225 or best offer. Call 203-237-6497 SWIVEL CHAIR- Solid wood. $20. (203) 269-9009

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 WET BASEMENT? Plastic Pallets 39 x 47 - $10 each. (203) 715-5689 WINDOW Air Conditioner 7000 BTU. $30 Call Ed 203-314-7693 WOOD Kitchen table w/4 upholstered chairs. 47 1/2x35 1/2. Good cond. $100 (860) 621-6533

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 PAUL MCCARTNEY Tickets Floor Seats-11th Row July 17th at Citifield $1000.00 or B/O 203-887-7183 $25.00 wooden round outdoor cooler- call 860.349.3240 40+ vintage cameras 1940-1980 $100.00 please call (203)6399007 48” WIDE Lattice top PVC vinyl gate. $90. (860) 747-4604 or 860-302-0917 50 CLASSIC horror DVD’s. Most of the DVDs never opened. $80. Call 203-634-9336 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 AIR CONDITIONER Frigidaire 5200 BTU. Works well. $40. (203) 630-0708 ALUMINUM Screen house white frame, grey roof. Hinged door. 11x7 x 11x7. $99 (203) 376-6598 AWNING! Straight green canvas with white stripes. 7’x6’. $25. (203) 237-2117 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 BATHROOM Vanity with sink. 25” wide, 19” deep, 31” high. $25. (860) 628-8622 BOXES for shipping, new 14x10x10 150 total. $100. 203-269-8500 FREE Vanity with top, faucet. Good condition. (203) 269-0801

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CANON EOS Rebel 2000 35mm SLR Camera Body w/strap $80. 203-294-1872 CHANDELIER – Brass w/ frosted glass. 24”, 7 bulbs. $40. 860919-6566.

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FREE- Firewood from private yard trees. Clean. (860) 6284496

BIKE RACK- Yakima KingJoe 3 Instruction manual included. 3 yrs old. $50. (203) 235-0049

WOOD STOVE- Vermont castings, Vigilant brand. $100. (860) 621-7145

BIKE-18 Spd, lights, mirror, bags, pump, rack for car, helmet, speedometer. $80. 860-628-5101

CLOTHING

CLOTHESLINE T-POSTS Never used. Two heavy gauge steel, 8' posts with sleeves to go in ground, 3-1/2' cross arms hold 3 lines. $20. 860-349-1031.

STORM door 32x80 brown triple track. New in box $75 860-628-8811

WESTERN Ladies boots. White size 9m. 2 pairs- $100. (1 pr. new) Please call (860) 747-6484

FIVE packages of day/night fitted briefs.$35.00 Size medium. 203-639-1156

UNIQUE and Artistic items. Large variety $50. Call 203-974-9905

WOMAN 30W Black Leather jacket, 3/4 length $50 or b/o. Call 203-235-6290

FREE- 7 ft Christmas tree with plywood base. Includes village & railroad tracks & train set. call (860) 628-7337

WATERSLIDE for inground pool. $99. Call (860) 747-8703

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144

WHITE SEWING MACHINE, WORKS GREAT $40. 203-2657186

BASKETBALL HOOP hydraulic, portable. $99.99 Call 203-238-7753

SPORTCRAFT Turbo Hockey Table. 27”x54”. Exc condition. Hardly used. $20 (203) 237-1702

FREE-Nat’l Geo. mag. Box of 73. 1960’s,70’s,80’s. 203-237-7646. GAS GRILL briquettes, push button start, front/side tables. $40. (860) 677-6809 HAMILTON Stratacore drawing board. $75. (203) 237-7883 HEADSET USB wired good 4 any usb port $20 203 284 9255 CALL 4 more info HESS Truck With Extras No Box $10.00 Call 203-265-5920 HONEY color small kitchen table with 2 leaves. Free. Call (203) 265-6929 JAPANESE Red maple. 3’ tall. $35 or best offer. New Golf shoes. All leather, size 9.5D. $35. (860) 747-8371 LASKO 3 Speed pedestal florr fan. Exc. condition. $12. (203) 741-0875 LITTLE TIKES Fort/Slide $15.00 Call 203-634-8389 (4X) until 7pm MICHAEL JACKSON 1983 poster Asking $75. 203-317-6220 JACKIE ROBINSON 1997 commemorative Wheaties box of cereal $15. 203-317-6220 MOTOR 1/4 HP with 6” grind stone and wire wheel. $10. (203) 235-6015 “MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS” Absolutely at NO cost to you if eligible!! Medicare & Private Insurance accepted. ENK Mobile Medical. 1-800-6938896 (void Canada & Hawaii) NAVAHO Bolo belt buckle. Deer set, eagle set. never used. $50 each. (203) 237-5962 NEW ADT customers - FREE Home Security System! ADT 24/7 Monitoring starting at just $35.99/mo. $99 Install Fee. Call Now! (866) 220-7408 ADT Auth Co PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY- $15. (203) 237-0126 PORTABLE 10” table saw with guide and square. $35. (203) 235-3142 PRESSURE COOKER 5 piece stainless. 4 & 8 qt. pots. Steamer basket. $85 (203) 235-1154 PROTECT YOUR FAMILY. Get a free GE alarm system with no installation fee and no equipment cost. Most homeowners will receive an insurance discount as well. Mention this ad and get 2 free keychain remotes! Promo code A02086 1-800-951-5128 QUANTARAY 70-300 Autofocus Zoon Lens for Canon AF $100. 203-294-1872 ROLLERBLADES youth size 1-4, incl knee & wrist pads. $15. 203-639-0835 SINGER Sewing machine in cabinet. Older model. $30. (860) 828-4619

ONE Set 1976 T-Bird Hub Caps. Excellent condition. $75. Bag Boy Golf Cart - $10. Call (203) 235-2250

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KAWASAKI EN500 Vulcan 500 2007, Saddlebags, 8K miles. Kept in garage. Blue book at $4,000, will sell for $3,500. 203-589-7428.

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

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Friday, July 3, 2009 — Town Times ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES COLLECTION Of Norman Rockwell calendars thru 1930s. Exc. cond. $50/best. 203-237-1554 GLASS SHOW National Depression Glass Association Convention Show and Sale. July 11 & 12. O’Neill Center, WCSU, Exit 4 off I84. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am - 4pm. $8. Info 516-4760155 or cupboard@optonline.net

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

203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HAYWARD NAVIGATOR Automatic inground vinyl pool vac. New in the box w/instruction manual and video. $200. (860) 637-6566

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HAYWOOD Sandfilter for 18 foot pool. Used one season. $100. (203) 639-9545 POOL COVER 21’ Round. used once. Great condition. $100 new. $40. (203) 265-5961

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 COMPUTER complete; Win 98; Office 97; modem. $75. Call 203288-8790 after 6pm HP Photo Printer prints photos only- $25.00 203-237-3371 HP PRINTER- Deskjet p1341. never used. Black/color. $45 or best. (203) 634-9149

ELECTRONICS GUITAR HERO 3 game with wireless guitar controller. Excellent condition. $50 (860) 349-3818 SUBWOOFER By Yamaha 45 watts. $55, (203) 294-0631

WANTED TO BUY

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

ALWAYS BUYING

ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS Pottery, oil paintings, clocks, jewelry, toys, silver, anything old. (203) 639-1002

PLANTSIVLLE Mansion- 1BR Apt, priv porch. Newly renovated. Small Pet Ok! Cheap Util. Huge Yard, Bike Path, Parking. Clean, Quiet. $800/mo. 203910-4349

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

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

HOUSES FOR RENT

ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

CONDOMINIUMS MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS PIANO Sheeet Music 1917 to 1960. Over 200 sheets. $85 for all. (203) 235-8278

FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1 bdrm, 1 bath Ranch style 1-car garage. Owneroccupied. $875.00 per month, heat included. No pets. Call (203) 430-7341

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

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

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

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio apts From $650. Heat & HW incl. + sec. 3BR apts from $850 + utils & sec. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2 BEDROOM 1st fl of 2 family, carpeted BRs, lrg DR, new furnace & parking. $800. Call (203) 440-4789 MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street Studio $575. HT/HW included No pets. 860-246-0613 MERIDEN 1 LG BR 4 Rms 3rd flr, Broad St. Newer kit & bath. Painted, new carpet, off st. parking, balcony. $650 + utils. Rob 203-639-9238

MERIDEN 1 or 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450 include utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 1BR Apt. New St. Nice and quiet. WD hookup, off st parking. Hardwood floors, porch. Cats OK. $550 per month plus utils. (203) 237-6575 MERIDEN 2 Bedroom Apartment. Brand new. Must See! 2nd floor-$850. 3rd Floor- $800. No pets. Security. (203) 265-5980 Lisa

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths. Center St. Townhouse. Fully applianced. A/C Deck. $875 month plus util. 2 months sec. No Pets. Call Brian 203-9803117

203-284-3786

203-238-3499 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 .

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. Many different instruments offered. Exp’d. music teacher. Call Miss Sarah at 203-235-1546 Summer openings avail.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

MERIDEN 3BR 2nd Fl., W/D hookup, off-street parking. 60 Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8 welcome. 203-376-5599 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 Great 4BR, lge kit incl DW. W/D included, quiet neighborhood, off-st park, yard. No dogs. Near school. $1,450. Sect 8 approved. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN Newly renovated apts. 1st fl, 2BR. 2nd & 3rd Fl, 4 BR. Avail July 15. No pets. No smoking. Section 8 approved. 203-623-4749. Agent Related. MERIDEN Studio - $580, 1 BR$625 & 3 BR w/WD hookup$930. Sec 8 approved. 1st month, Sec & Refs. (203) 927-6827 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.

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL. $685. Stove, refrig & dishwasher. Off street parking. Balcony. No smoking. No pets. Credit check. 203-269-9149 WALLINGFORD 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $925/mo. Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 Available July 1st 203-535-3487 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse end unit. Beautiful area, yard. Granite counters, DW. WD hookup, garage, porch. No pets. $1075/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. 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

MERIDEN- 1420 HANOVER AVE 1 BR, Appliances included. No utilities. No pets. $650/mo. 203-927-1500

WALLINGFORD- 2nd flr, 5 rms, freshly painted & updated. W/D hookup in basement. $1000/mo. + sec. No pets. Call (203) 2843561 or 203-640-5249

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

WALLINGFORD. 1BR apt, nice location, off st parking. No pets/smoking. $700/mo+sec. Call 203-284-2103

MERIDEN- 2 BEDROOMS Totally renovated. $900/month. Owner (860) 450-2556 MERIDEN- 3BR, 2nd fl. Newer appliances. Off st. parking. $895 + utils. No pets. Sect 8 approved. Marc 203-815-8335 MERIDEN- 5 Rooms, 3BRs, 1st flr, $800 + security. 122 Grove St. No dogs. Call (203) 887-4032

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

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 YALESVILLE 1BR apt in small complex. Off st. parking. Appliances. No dogs. $750 + sec. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 1 & 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $630 & $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919

ROOMS FOR RENT 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

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

42 HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE 1118320

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS

Town Times — Friday, July 3, 2009

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

WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

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

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

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.

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

DRIVERS: School Bus P/T. Free CDL Training! No Exp. Nec. 866-496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

MERIDEN 7rm 3BR, 1 1/2b Col. w/enclosed front porch, wood flrs, form DR, remod EIK w/island, FP in LR, FR in LL, some updated windows, patio & 1 car gar, all for $169,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919

WLFD Spend wisely, stop renting & own this 3BR Colonial. You will enjoy a welcoming family rm, formal dining rm, casual LR, hardwood & tile floors, new bright kitchen & bath w/a wrap around deck. $169,900. Sue (203) 265-5618

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW 2BR DELUXE HOME IN UPSCALE PARK ON NICE LOT. FINANCING AVAIL. 10% DOWN $69,900. MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300

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..

203-799-7731 LOTS & ACREAGE

WALLINGFORD

Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

$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

It's all here!

MERIDEN Lovely top flr remodeled 2BR Ranch, East side, open flr plan, remod bath, master w/walk in closet & dressing area, CAIR, sliders to deck & pool. $89,990. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

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

WLFD $217,200-Handyman special; 2 family w/store front, possible 3 family house. Some remodeling done, separate utilities, corner lot with some yard. Call Brian Miller (203) 265-5618

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

$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 LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

WLFD Price Reduced $229,900Won’t Last. 2BR Townhouse, Pilgrim Harbor. End unit, very clean, FP, HW floors, bright, CAIR, CVAC. Lots of closet space. Move in condition. Pat Burke (203) 265-5618

Always a sale in Marketplace

MIDDLETOWN Lot for sale. Excellent rural area. Easy access to I 91. (860) 346-4619

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Perfect for the Semi-Retired or the Entrepreneur! High cashflow, high visibility, turnkey Coffee & Donut shop in the Hartford area. Existing, operating, franchise store offering total management control with tremendous national brand equity and support. Fantastic return-on-investment and profit margins possible. Purchase will be subject to longterm lease of high traffic store space and franchisor qualifications and standards. May be a perfect investment to hold inside your retirement account! Invest in what you can see, touch, work and grow. Qualified/Accredited Investors only, please. Asking $350K. Call The Sovran Companies, 800-517-6543, for details. OWN your own Mattress Cleaning & Sanitizing Business. Removes dust mites, bed bugs and harmful allergens “The Green Way” Small Investment. Hygienitech 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com

General Line Foreman - The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly skilled supervisor with strong administrative and leadership skills to oversee the utility’s line installation, repair and maintenance function. The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW. The position requires a H.S. diploma plus 10 years of experience supervising line crews at an electric utility or an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on a year for year basis. Salary: $76,139-$97,418 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax#: (203) 294-2084 Closing date will be July 27, 2009 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE PART TIME. Cleaning for office complex. Morning hours. Call John at 860-620-7648 or apply at Factory Square, 37 West Center St., Southington, CT 06489. PERSONABLE & Compassionate Caregivers are needed for inhome, non medical care for elderly in the area. Flex sched. Our caregivers are as valuable to us as our clients. Call Visiting Angels at 860-349-7016 PT CHURCH SECRETARY responsible, organized; good people-skills and computer competency required; 12 hours a week (flexible); start in midAugust. Send resume by July 15th to: Church of the Epiphany, Box 337, Durham, CT 06422. TEACHER. Day Care/preschool w/certified CDA or higher. Wallingford area. Please call (203) 537-4250 TELEMARKETING/CUST SRV

NOW HIRING!! Entry level customer service telemarketing, warehouse and general office. $425$515 depending on position/per company agreement. No experience necessary. Lots of room for advancement. Fun work environment.

Call for an interview!

860-329-0316

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

JT CONSTRUCTION One call does it all. Siding, Roofing, Additions, Windows. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042

Electric

WANTED TO RENT MATURE COUPLE Want to rent condo for 6 mos. beginning Aug 1st to Jan 30 (approx). Meriden or surrounding area. Call (203) 235-2457.

HELP WANTED

CARPENTRY

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

203-494-1526

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

One Man’s Junk REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.

ATTORNEYS

DRIVEWAYS

MIDSTATE PAVING

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

DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com

BARTENDING

MEDICAL CAREERS

1 or 2 week course Job Placement Assistance

203-754-6000

Ultrasonographer

Bartenders Academy 663 Lakewood Rd, Wtby, CT

40 hr position. RDMS eligible.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

Please call Patty at 203-694-8260 VNS Inc of So CT Is seeking qualified applicants for the following: ● RN Full Time Case Managers Per visit/per diem ● PT, OT and ST ● HHA & Homemakers Please fax your resume to 203-732-4458 Attn: Caroline Murphy or email to murphy@vnssct.com

Friday, July 3, 2009 — Town Times

DUMPSTERS

GUTTERS

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs.

DOW GUTTERS

C&M CONSTRUCTION

Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz

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

To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

LANDSCAPING

ELECTRICAL SERVICE A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

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

203-237-4124 an LLC co.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

AQUA-CLEAN INC.,

K & A ENTERPRISES

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

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

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

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

203-272-4216

HOUSE CLEANING IF YOU NEED HELP CLEANING Your Home (or Office) Please Call Roberta at (203) 238-0566 (U.S. Citizen) ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC Office, House & Condo Cleaning Services. Real Estate property maintenance/photography. Experienced & insured. Free estimates. 203-687-1347

JUNK REMOVAL

PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110 WOOD, Brush, trees, scrap metal, junk removal. Boat towing. Top soil & mulch del. (860) 517-9378

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

SAVE $300 GUTTERS

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

On Complete Bathroom Remodeling or Bath Liner Systems-installs over your old tub!

800-890-8638 Ct Reg#569528 www.cthandiman.com

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

JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (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 CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223

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

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

HALLMARK PAINTING Pressure Washing. Int/Ext Res & Comm. Fully Insured. CT REG HIC #0560720. 203-269-3369 APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790

Shamock Roofing

MIDSTATE PAVING

Call Dennis 203-630-0008

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

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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

DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

WINDOW WASHING

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

203-237-4124 an LLC co SIDING

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

JT CONSTRUCTION Siding, Roofing, Additions & Windows. 25 yrs experience. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

CT Reg. #516790

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES

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

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

203-237-0350

BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301

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

PRICKER REMOVAL

Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008

TREE SERVICES

C&M CONSTRUCTION

FIDERIO & SONS

PAVING

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

PLUMBING

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

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

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

POWER WASHING T HE P O W E R W A S HI N G K I N G S CALL FOR JULY SPECIALS Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

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

MASONRY

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

EXCAVATING

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

WE WEED GARDENS

Shamock Roofing

HEATING & COOLING

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

PAVING

HEDGES HANDYPERSONS

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

LANDSCAPING

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

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135 FREE FILL-Wallingford Must bring own truck. Call Rob 203-913-4221.

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

203-272-4216 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

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Town Times

Friday, July 3, 2009

The following businesses wish you and your family a happy Fourth of July Perma Treat Corporation 74 Air Line Drive, Durham 860-349-1133

Durham Auto Center 428 Main Street, Durham 860-349-2273

JC Farm & Greenhouses 385 Wallingford Rd. - Rte. 68 Durham 860-349-5649 Perk On Main 6 Main Street, Durham 860-349-5335

Dick’s Citgo 22 New Haven Road, Durham 860-349-8644

Durham Pharmacy 321 Main Street, Durham 860-349-3478

Torrison Stone & Garden 6 Main Street - Upper Level Durham 860-349-0119

Carolyn Adams Country Barn 352 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1737

Quilter’s Cove 16 Main St. - Durham Village Durham 860-349-0007

Gossip 339 Main Street, Durham 860-349-2468

MidState Tractor 560 So. Main Street, Middletown 860-347-2531

B&G Power Equipment 336 Main Street, Durham 860-349-2333

Durham Wine & Spirits 6 Main Street, Durham Open 4th of July 9-1 860-349-5646 Michelli Unisex Styling Salon 193 Strickland Road, Middlefield 860-349-8220 TLC Eatery 325 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1438

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Edward Zavaski Agency, LLC 350 Main Street, Durham 860-349-2322 Durham Market 238 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1785 Lino’s Market 472 Main Street, Durham 860-349-1717