Volume 16, Issue 16
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Final three slates for November local elections approved While the Durham Democrats last week fielded a contentious set of nominees and filled the meeting room of the Durham Library even though only town committee members could vote, the other slates for the November elections were handled without public controversy. All of the other slates – Durham Republicans, and Middlefield Democrats and
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Republicans – use the caucus model, which means that any registered voters of the applicable party and town can vote on who their candidates will be.
Middlefield Republicans At a cozy caucus on July 27, about 20 Middlefield Republicans gathered in the Community Center to re-nominate two-term First Selectman Jon Brayshaw for the town’s top spot. Brayshaw, a Middlefield native, is an architect and engineer who had also previously served as a member of the Board of Selectmen. Running with Brayshaw for a seat on the Board of Selectmen is Ed Bailey, a 23-year resident of Sylvan Ridge, a former marine engineer and cur-
rent consulting engineer. Bailey, who was not present due to a slow train from NYC, is also currently the chair of the Water Pollution Control Authority and a member of the Rural Waste and Water Association. Speaking for Bailey, Brayshaw noted, “Ed worked on the original sewer project and has been a leader in his neighborhood since he moved here. He gets involved, he’s a worker and he’s not afraid to stand up and be counted.”
Nominated for seats on the Board of Finance were incumbent Rebecca Adams, an attorney, and Robert Yamartino, an unaffiliated voter endorsed by the Republican nominating committee. Yamartino has been a Middlefield resident for over 20 years, and
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First Wii tournament at Middlefield Senior Center
Scott Genest, of Durham, hauls construction materials on a mission trip in June to the Dominican Republic. More on pages 20-21.
Seniors at the Middlefield Senior Center have played Wii before, but on July 23 they had their first Wii tournament — teams of two battling for the highest score in bowling. Director Antoinette Astle was happy to see everyone off the couch and actively participating. Above, Ruth Kowalski and Fran Francesco cheer on Louie Francesco. See more photos on page 3. Photo by Stephanie Wilcox
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Foreclosure prevention Congressman Joe Courtney, in conjunction with NeighborWorks® New Horizons, hosts a housing resource expo with foreclosure prevention counseling and workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave. in New London in the Crozier-Williams building. This free workshop will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be over 20 resources, including: legal, financial and credit counseling, along with complimentary refreshments and family activities for children. There is plenty of free parking and handicap access. For pre-registration and additional information, con-
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Free concert Enjoy a free concert at Allyn Brook Park on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. (rain date Aug. 13) with the Whitehouse Experience, a classic rock band that prides itself on having a great time. The band plays classic rock covers with an original twist for a fresh experience on some old favorites. Nomadic Charge will also perform some of their original rock music. This local band is an energy-filled group ready to share their fresh new style with everyone.
Chicken barbeque St. John’s Episcopal Church in North Guilford will host its 47th annual chicken barbeque on Saturday, Aug. 15, 4 to 7 p.m. on the church grounds on Meeting House Hill, Ledge Hill Road. Enjoy grilled chicken, native
corn, homemade salads and desserts. There will be live music and live entertainment. Tickets are $14 for adults; children under 12, $7. For reservations, call (860) 453-5618 or email lyons.carol@gmail.com.
Pet food drive Help Willy’s Friends is having a food and supply drive to benefit dogs and cats in local animal shelters at Agway of North Haven on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, toys, blankets and towels will be collected. Help Willy’s Friends is an organization dedicated to collecting supplies to distribute among local animal shelters. This in turn assists shelter workers with providing proper, required and additional care to animals in need. Ultimately, this results in additional time with hope of finding a new home for loving dogs and cats. Agway is located at 66 State St. in North Haven. For more information, contact Mark Paturzo at (203) 988-1718 or willy@helpwillysfriends.org. For more information about Willy’s cause, visit www.helpwillysfriends.org.
Help Willy and his friends Help Willy’s Friends is a non-profit animal welfare charity that collects food, supplies, donations and distributes amongst the community’s animal shelters, rescues, and organizations. Help Willy’s Friends not only partners with the community, but also with local businesses and veterinary offices. Help Willy’s Friends is a 501(c)(3) publicly-supported charity that will help more than 45 shelters, rescues and organizations this year and relies heavily on the support of the public and generous volunteers. Please use www.GoodSearch.com to search the internet and raise money for Help Willy’s Friends.
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Durham selectmen plow through a full agenda At the July 27 Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) meeting, selectman John Szewczyk exclaimed, “This is the most festive meeting we’ve had in years.” Though he said it halfjokingly in a discussion about taxpayer money and whether or not the other selectmen were on board with his opinions, it appropriately summed up the meeting. For one, there was a lot of dialogue among the selectmen and the public with hot topics on the table, such as traffic and parking concerns relative to the proposed athletic facility, where leftover “celebration” money should be allocated to and, probably the most intense, a discussion on parking at the farmers’ market. First Selectman Laura Francis told the board she has continued to hear concerns about parking issues at the town green for the farmers’ market — more specifically that there is not enough of it and that there should be better parking for handicapped patrons, though one handicapped spot has already been put in. She asked the board to consider possibly allowing parking on one side of Route 17 by the green; her suggestion: the west side of the road, abutting the green.
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$10,000 was originally donated by the town for the celebration, and an additional amount that wasn’t known at the time of the meeting was raised. They explained that a lot was raised and a lot was spent, but now there are many things that can be done with the money since it hasn’t earned interest in 10 years. Szewczyk was in favor of putting it in a general account to go back to taxpayers, while Francis said $4,000 isn’t much for a general account, however it would make good seed money for the next event. McLaughlin tended to agree with Szewczyk, but saw Francis’s point. In the end, the selectmen voted to hold the money in a reserve account where it is set aside for a future event but can be allocated to a different account if necessary. RSD13 Building Committee District 13 Building Committee chair Bill Currlin, along with business manager Ron Melnik and Superintendent Susan Viccaro, attended the BOS meeting to explain the impact that the new athletic facility at Coginchaug High School will have on parking and traffic. They addressed concerns from the
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Selectman Jim McLaughlin had essentially no problem with the parking situation there now, stating, “What’s the problem with walking one block to the market?” But members of the public spoke up, saying if parking isn’t convenient people will — and do — just keep driving past the market to go someplace else.
Francis Willett stated his opinions as the town’s emergency management director, and recommended that if parking is allowed on the street that it be done for the handicap folks and there be signs put up, though he also expressed concerned that a narrower street will cause issues for emergency vehicles to drive through. The topic returned during public comment at the end of the meeting when resident John Corona went out on a limb and suggested taking away all parking on all town roads and issuing permits for everything from residential tag sales to church fairs. Though the idea seemed farfetched, Francis said the board will continue to consider the options, and in the meantime, she and the other selectmen will talk to patrons at the farmers’ market to get their feelings. Tercentennial account discussion Wendy Manemeit, chairman of the tercentennial celebration 10 years ago, along with Pat Curley, the celebration’s treasurer, came to the meeting to suggest doing something with the approximately $4,000 leftover from the celebration account. Manemeit explained that
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Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar will be presented at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at East Hampton High School. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students 16 and under. Visit www.ypcca.org. Children’s Circus The performance of the Middletown Children’s Circus, featuring over 200 circus performers, takes place at the Spencer School, Westfield St. in Middletown, at 5 p.m. International Kids Films The Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, will present Kirikou and the Sorceress at 2 p.m. A thrilling blend of many African folk tales, this film is for ages 512. Call (860) 347-2528 for info. Music Enjoy 19 Strings bluegrass and country music with Willie Larsen, Marianne Vogel, Jon Doll and Rob Blaney at 8 p.m. at the Buttonwood Tree, Main Street in Middletown. For more information, call (860) 347-4957.
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Tag Sale Flea Market Notre Dame Church in Durham will hold its monthly tag sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch is available in the Church Hall. Vendor space is available by calling Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356. Stitches Through Time The Greater Hartford Quilt Guild’s quilt show will be held at the Central Connecticut State University Student Center, 1516 Stanley St. in New Britain. The show will feature over 200 quilts, vendors, classes, raffles and more. Show times are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8; children under 12 free. For information, contact Karen Shaw (860) 7762027 or info@quiltshow2009.com. Chicken BBQ Come to St. James Episcopal Church, Route 81 in Higganum, for a chicken barbeque from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for
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seniors, $5 for children. Take-out is available. For more information, call (860) 345-4172. 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 produce, baked goods, honey, jam, eggs, seafood, meats, cheese, flowers, soaps, baskets, knitted items, jewelry, cards and more. For information, call (860) 349-3917. Pet Food Drive Help Willy’s Friends is having a food and supply drive to benefit dogs and cats in local animal shelters at Agway, 66 State St. in North Haven, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, toys, blankets and towels will be collected. For info, contact Mark Paturzo at (203) 988-1718 or willy@helpwillysfriends.org. Beauty and the Beast The Middletown Teen Theater will present Beauty and the Beast at Middletown High School at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow. For info, email brandta@mps1.org or gaylordm@mps1.org. Women’s Hike Climb Lamentation Mountain in Meriden at 10 a.m. The hike will be less than three miles, moderately paced and strenuous in spots. The group will take the time to enjoy the beauty around and each others’ company. Bring lunch and water. Meet at Giuffrida Park in Meriden. Rain cancels. For information, send an email to janet at janetkainsworth@gmail.co m or call her at (203) 530-7826.
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in Moodus, offers a Catholic 12-step healing program the 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. Babe Ruth Signup Signups for fall babe Ruth baseball will be held at the high school fields in Durham from 10 a.m. to noon. Eligible players are boys who will be 13 to 16 years old by April 1, 2010. The cost is $105 plus $40 for shirt for first time players. Contact Gilbert Ryan at (860) 3439-2332 for electronic registration form.
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August 3 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 the month. For info, call Ida at (860) 3449984, Ray at (860) 349-9226 or Ann at (203) 235-4275. Help for Caregivers A seminar “You Are Not Alone” will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown. Experts will provide tips and strategies to deal with the issues most caregivers face. There will be an overview of Family Caregiving 101, a website which provides resources. Call (860) 347-2520 to reserve. Free Movie Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St., offers a free movie each Monday at 12:30 p.m. Today’s film is Grey Gardens with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. Call (860) 344-3513 for information.
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August 4 Fun Run The Durham Fun Runs for adults and high school students will be held at Coginchaug at 6:30 p.m. Music on the Green At 7 p.m. enjoy the music of Joey Milardo and the Musical Cavaliers playing lively polkas, obereks and waltzes at Union Park on the South Green in Middletown. For info, call (860) 343-6620.
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August 5 TOPS Durham TOPS Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall. For information, call Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 349-9433. The Odd Couple The Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main St. in Ivoryton, presents The Odd Couple today through Aug. 30. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $20 for students and $15 for children. Call (860) 7677318 or visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org for show times and tickets. Foreclosure Prevention A free workshop will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Ave. in New London in the Crozier-Williams building. Hosted by Congressman Joe Courtney and NeighborWorks® New Horizons, The event includes resources such as legal, financial and credit counseling, along with complimentary refreshments and family activities. For information, contact Julie Savin, NeighborWorks® New Horizons at (860) 535-9938 or Emma Pietrantonio in Courtney’s office at (860) 886-0139. Kids Gardening Every Wednesday at 4 p.m. during July and August, children at Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, will work in the garden harvesting fresh vegetables and preparing tasty snacks from other cultures using these vegetables. They will read stories from around the world and participate in activities that teach about other countries. Call the library at (860) 3472528 for info. Allyn Brook Concert Durham Recreation will present the country band Skyland Drive at 6:30 p.m. at Allyn Brook Park. Bring your picnic basket and family to enjoy a night of local entertainment. Call (860) 3436724 for information. Cancer Survivors The Gaylord cancer survivors support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Gaylord Hospital, Chauncey Conference center in Wallingford. If you are a can-
cer survivor, you are welcome to bring a family member, caregiver or friend to share experience, strength and hope with one another. For info, call (860) 349-3443. Musical Instrument Workshop Children ages two to six are invited to Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, at 10 a.m. to make instruments that will have them shaking their sillies out and drumming up some fun. Call (860) 347-2528 for more information.
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August 6 Farmers’ Market Come to the Durham Green today and every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. The market will feature local produce, spices, flowers, dairy products, baked goods and more. Summer Concert Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Masonic Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave. in Wallingford, every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., to enjoy the summer concert series. Guests are welcome to enjoy a picnic on the grounds from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call (203) 679-5900 for info. Tonight enjoy the Sunshine Road Band. Children’s fun night begins at 6 p.m. Golf Tournament The 12th annual Liberty Bank-Riverview Hospital golf tournament will be held at the Portland Golf Club in Portland. Entry fee is $125 per golfer and includes green fees, cart rental, continental breakfast, lunch on the course, refreshments, dinner buffet, tournament awards and raffles. For information, call Rob Rougeot at (860) 704-4243 or Liz Tringali (860) 343-7404. Concert at Peckham Park Tonight enjoy the music of the Kerry Boys, CT’s favorite Irish duo, at 6:30 p.m. at Peckham Park in Middlefield. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. For more information, send an e-mail to middlefieldpr@aol.com. Incoming Ninth Graders The administrators at Coginchaug are offering an orientation meeting for the See more on the next page
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parents of incoming ninth graders. The presentation begins 7 p.m. and lasts about one hour. Enter main entrance and follow signs. Call (860) 349-7215. Fall Ball Registration Fall Ball registration for boys 7-11 will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atcherson Fieldhouse. The cost is $85 per player. Birth certificates are required at registration. Contact Carl Niedmann at niedmann@sbcglobal.net or (860) 349-1323 with questions.
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additions playing swamp blues. 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. Potato and Corn Festival The North Branford potato and corn festival will be today through Sunday at Augur Farm on Route 22, just north of the police station. Enjoy potatoes and corn, along with at least 18 other food vendors. There will be carnival rides, games, contests, a classic car show, business expo, 5K race, tractor pull, craft vendors, a dog Frisbee competition, fireworks, entertainment, cowchip raffle, mashed potatotug-of-war and more. Admission and shuttle parking are free! For more information, and schedule of events, visit nbpotatofest.com.
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. Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 349-5626 for information. International Kids Films The Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, will present Children of Heaven at 2 p.m. Call the library at (860) 347-2528 for information. Alexis Swamp Stomp Local band Alexis will perform true blues music at 7 p.m. at the Cypress Restau- Jason rant, Route 17 in Middletown. Enjoy this special project that includes 3/5 of the band Alexis and some great new
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By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times At a forum on July 22, District 13 Superintendent Susan Viccaro learned that officials believe there will be a second wave of H1N1 flu this coming fall. She also learned that kids and teenagers account for the vast majority of the transmission of this particular influenza. Knowing this, health and school officials are doing everything it takes to keep their students healthy in the months to come. One of the first steps in keeping everyone on the same page was attending an initial meeting on July 22nd with other state superintendents, officials from the state departments of education and public health and Governor M. Jodi Rell. The purpose of the conference was how to handle H1N1 and other outbreaks of illness in the K-12 population. They discussed future plans and the latest guidelines, as new information is constantly coming out from data in each state and around the world.
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“There was definitely some new information that came out of the meeting,” said Viccaro. “Most importantly we talked about the need for being consistent in our actions across the state, because if you recall the problems last time were that some schools were closing, some were not.” Viccaro was part of a panel presentation at the forum because District 13 went through an H1N1 scare. She noted that there were about 12 other superintendents who were impacted by H1N1, and at the time no one was really sure of the appropriate action to take. She stressed that all superintendents will be affected in the fall as the virus winds back up and becomes more widespread. Viccaro learned that the Department of Public Health will be doing public service announcements (PSAs) to remind people that in a pandemic, the best place for sick kids is home, and the best place for well children is in school. She also shared that a vaccine is being tested right now so it can be offered to
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Do you and your family enjoy swimming in the pond and splashing in the stream at Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middlefield and Middletown? If so, you will want to join the ongoing campaign to “Give a Bark for a Clean State Park.” The goals of the Give a Bark campaign are to edu-
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William Korzon, of Durham, along with two former Orange residents and a Milford couple, reached a settlement on July 14 in lawsuits against Connecticut Light & Power Co. for the utility’s handling of the Middletown to Norwalk power line upgrade, which was put into service last December. All of the lawsuits, which combined into one case, said that CL&P overstepped some rights given to it in a 1924 easement agreement signed when the power lines were first put up. All of the plaintiffs own property that comes with an easement allowing utilities access to the power lines. Korzon did not return calls by press time, but it is known that the Passariellos, formerly of Orange, sued the
utility, claiming it abused the easement by creating a gravel road on their land and uprooting trees, thereby reducing the value of their property. The lawsuits were scheduled to be heard by a jury in Superior Court in Waterbury, but an undisclosed monetary settlement came just hours before. It included a confidentiality agreement regarding the terms of the deal reached between the plaintiffs and the utility. Korzon was represented by Benson A. Snaider, a New Haven lawyer. The case nearly went to trial, but a jury had already been chosen after a five-day selection process. Korzon’s was initially one of 10 Durham families who filed a lawsuit in 2007. It is not known how many of these residents had previously settled, and he was not in court on July 14.
Babe Ruth fall baseball sign-ups Sign-ups for fall Babe Ruth baseball will be held at the Coginchaug High School field in Durham on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Eligible players include any boys who will be 13 to 16 years old as of April 1, 2010.
The cost is $105 plus a $40 charge for a shirt for all first time players. The season will begin around Labor Day and go through October. To get a registration form electronically, contact Gilbert Ryan at (860) 349-2332. Coaches are needed, so please consider this at signups.
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Jesus Christ Superstar features local students this weekend By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times For the last four weeks, 10 kids from Durham and Middlefield caught a bus every day at 7:20 a.m. that drove them an hour and a half to East Hampton High School where they rehearsed for a theatrical production and attended workshops from 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. They then got back on the bus for an hour and a half, returned to Durham at 4:15 p.m. and did it all again the next day. You’d think they’d be exhausted, but instead these kids are surprisingly energetic, enthusiastic and ready to perform. When we met up with the group after one of these long days, each and every one of the kids had a good attitude and an energy that radiated from them. “It’s hard work and tiring but in a good way,” said Kyle Onofreo, of Middlefield. “Nothing about it is boring.” Onofreo is just one of the local students who has spent the last month working on a production of Jesus Christ Superstar with the Young People’s
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Local YPCCA participants still have the energy to pose after a long day practicing for Jesus Christ Superstar. From left, back row, Rachel Viccaro (Durham), Kelly Dorsey (Middlefield), Andrew Faria (Madison), Ben Morganti (Durham), Tim Rhone (Durham), Conor Grady (Middlefield), Kyle Onofreo (Middlefield); middle row, Jessamin Cipollina (Durham), Nate Szymanski (Middlefield), Mason Passavant (Durham); front, Katelyn Hill (Durham). The group, based at East Hampton High School, will perform the well-loved musical this weekend, from July 30-August 2. See end of article for details. Center for Creative Arts (YPCCA) in East Hampton with students from all over
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choice and rehearse the musical, which has several final performances at the end of the four weeks. They also host a Parents’ Night after three weeks where all the workshops put on separate performances cabaret-style. Needless to say, YPCCA offers plenty to keep the 73 middle through high school-aged kids busy. “It’s so much fun — the best part of my summer. The best part of my year actually,” said Tim Rhone, of Durham. Jessamin Cipollina, of Durham, loves the program. She explains that the morning starts off with Morning Watch, which usually consists of a theater exercise, such as performing skits, improvisation, etc. or a game. The rest of the morning is spent in workshops such as comedy improvisation, stage combat, hip hop, theatrical arts, singing, dancing, show choir and arts and crafts such as jewelry. At noon they break for lunch and “mandatory fun,” in other words, recess, and the rest of
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‘The seasons they go round and round’
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Our last poll question – “What is your favorite season?” – yielded surprising results. Out of 30 respondents, almost two-thirds (63 percent) favor fall. Next highest was summer (less of a surprise) with 20 percent. Spring and “no favorite” were tied with seven percent while winter came in last with a mere three percent (one person) choosing that season. (Perhaps the last low number has something to do with the lack of a local ski area.)
And spring ... Given the unpopularity of winter, which was not a real surprise, why didn’t more people choose spring?
It’s interesting to try and figure out how these totally unscientific results come about. What is it about fall, for example, that garnered that kind of response? I might have a clue in this regard because I voted for fall. I’m partial to its crisp weather and glowing colors, not to mention the Durham Fair and Crop Walk festivities.
Now, unlike political polls or other official polls which purport to accurately measure opinions, this poll is answered by people who first find our website and then decide to answer the question. While you can’t vote twice from the same email address, there’s not much else in the way of rules to assure an accurate result, and your opinion is as welcome as anyone’s. Go to www.towntimes.com this week sometime and vote on our new poll. Give us something to think about as we ponder those results! Sue VanDerzee
And the people who voted for summer ... Were they thinking about this summer, or was that number so low because of this summer?
Now, “no favorite” I can understand. After all, there’s something to like about each season, and many folks – myself included – like to live where the seasons change. I think that too much of almost anything can get boring. (Well, maybe not grandchildren, books or ice cream!)
Letters to the Editor 3/5 of Alexis
It was just about a year ago that I wrote about a reunion after 31 years of the band Alexis, and I think we delivered! But wait, there’s more. Ed, Rick and I have taken on the blues. Swamp blues! We are now with a special project called Swamp Stomp and do we have a heck of a harp player. Middletown native Bill Shaka, who has come home after 20 years in New Orleans and Austin, Texas playing local clubs, festivals and concerts, as well as Bourbon Street. Bill has a unique approach to the blues that we just fell right into and sings with the feel of someone you just know lived it and loves it. On drums is Colin Griffen, who some of you may have seen throughout the years with Danny Clark. A snappy and dynamic drummer, he
adds an upbeat feel to the blues that is infectious and driven. So, why is he telling this to us? Why do you think! I want you guys to come see this great new thing we’ve got at, where else, but the Cypress on Route 17 in Middletown, Friday, Aug. 7, from 7 p.m. on. We’ll stop when it feels right. Jim and Joe won’t mind…? So, come sit outside on the great patio next to the pond, get some good food and see this show. Bring your gators and get swampy with us! Thanks again, Doug Mentlick, Durham
We already miss Mark Dear Editor: A bow and a thank you to 13-year-old letter writer Megan Rowe. It does an old writer’s heart a service when
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a 13-year-old has the courage to write, and not only that, hits the nail on the head. Yes, Megan, I agree, what is needed not only here in Middlefield but everywhere else is people with courage. The courage to stand up, speak up, write, vote, protest, object. There is a price, however, that people with courage always have to pay. Some have paid with their lives, or their limbs, or their reputations. If you have the courage to speak up, you also have to have the backbone to take the heat. The more you fight for justice, truth, common sense, freedom, morality and liberty, the more likely it is that those who don’t believe in such values will consider that individual an enemy. It’s the good fight, Megan. I’m glad to see you’re already willing to join it. Stay with that all your life, no matter what. It’s worth it. To abruptly change the subject, and to finally answer all the questions I’ve been fielding on a daily basis because soon our house will be sold, and I will once again be a free man (there’s that price again) and able to remove the albatross that’s been hanging about my neck for the past two years, I will simply make up a story, a grand lie, which, without question, the majority of sheep living here will believe. On a trip last month to Sa-
vannah, Georgia, I met and fell in love with a 29-year-old woman who loves to play guitar, write poetry, short stories and novels. She paints pictures too, thinks abortion is murder, loves Jesus of Nazereth, smokes Winston cigarettes, drinks Corona beer with lime, often uses abrasive language, is a gourmet cook, belongs to no political party, thinks for herself, loves her country, hates snobs, does not follow the crowd, works parttime as a bartender and owns her own weekly newspaper. She also drives a rusted out ‘67 MGB, has no children and lives on the outskirts of a town in the middle of 50 acres of pine forest in a cabin with her Labrador retriever and a rabbit named Fluffy. She has a room for me there and doesn’t ever want to be married. So for a meager $100 and half the property taxes (150 bucks a year), I have found myself a new home. And who can blame me? No man in his right mind could refuse that. So after 52 years in Middlefield, I’m moving on. I’m not sad about it, but very happy. In this great land called America, we the people have a right to pursue happiness. Like I’ve always done, I’m going to continue to pursue my own. I did my job, and a good one at that. Between my wife and I, we have raised two talented and wonderful daugh-
ters, who are now highly educated, self-sufficient and a big plus for the human race. To all my many friends and business people who have been kind to me over the years, I wish to say thank you. You know who you are. Good-bye. Mark J. Czaja, Middlefield
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To all restaurant consumers, I am not sure that everyone knows how the credit card industry affects today’s food service workers. State server wage is only $5.52 an hour. That, along with 18 to 20 percent tips (that used to be cash tips), would be enough to get by. Now that credit cards are used so much, servers have to claim those tips. So now servers get taxed on their hourly wages and in some cases 12 percent of net sales. So the people who tip 10 percent cost the server two percent claimed income that was NOT received. Why do servers have to pay the price for patrons who eat and drink and don’t tip well? Please keep in mind that it takes a lot of multi-tasking and great people skills to work in food service, and in this day and age when rent, gas, power and food cost more, servers need to make See Word, page 26
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Friday, July 31, 2009
The mystique of gas prices
There are few consumables that mimic Claudia the ups and downs of a rollercoaster better than weekly (or more) fill-ups at the gas pump. With the average price per gallon of gasoline in Connecticut currently at $2.63, down from $2.78 one month ago, we aren’t even close to the nail-biting high of last July which averaged $4.21 a gallon. When it comes to fluctuating prices at the fill-up station, I constantly struggle to make sense of it, never getting very far. Good or bad, I grumble and mutter as I hold that huge nozzle, never quite knowing why I’m paying 30 cents a gallon more than I did last week. It is nearly impossible these days to draw a direct price correlation between a barrel of crude oil and the price of gasoline. What is predictable, however, is that when the price of oil is high, and demand for gasoline is low, refiners will likely respond by stifling production to inflate the price. As the oil supply from known fields is extracted and exhausted, the future is looking more expensive. For oil companies to invest in future extraction techniques needed for the more untenable reserves yet to be tapped, they will have to guarantee big money to recoup the costs to construct necessary infrastructure and the technology to harness it. Despite what we do to conserve, gas prices will certainly go up, up and away. So whatever it is today, next month or five years from now impacting the price of gasoline — supply and demand, crude oil prices, summer travel
spikes, profit-taking by gas station owners, or seemingly random fluctuations triggered by oil and gasoline futures that are understood by only a few — I think I’d rather the price just go up. By surrendering to the whims of gas futures and refinery-manipulated supply and demand tactics, we actually gain control of the future of fuel. When prices are high, rest assured that oil companies and refineries have bought into the beginning of the end — the end to their reign of high profits and control. Until the next viable global clean energy source crests the hill like the cavalry (and believe me, it’s on its way), high prices at the pump will signal that profiteers need to pinch every last dollar from the remaining reserves before it’s too late. In the meantime, we’ll all do what we can in terms of driving less, keeping our tires inflated and buying energy efficient cars. The good news is that none of it really matters because the word is out — the known and easily retrieved sources of crude oil are dwindling and may not see us through the current century. As for the reserves we haven’t tapped into yet because it hasn’t been affordable to do so, what’s the point in even going that route? Fossil fuels will still accelerate global warming whether they are cheap and attainable or pricey and illusive. Surely, few people still believe that gas will remain the world’s leading fuel source for vehicles in the next century. Please visit my parenting blog at kidstodayoyvay.blogspot.com.
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LA Film Festival Summer Series: Part 3
When You’re Strange
It wouldn’t be the om how he evolved first time The Doors from a man too shy to Dr. Tanya Feke were thrust into a cenface his audience on ter of gravitation his first on-stage permuch like the earth’s formance to a human sun, hot and on fire. spectacle that would Director Tom Dicillo be taken down by pobrings the legendary lice on more than one band back to basics in a straight shot occasion. As we have come to know documentary with bite. A former con- and love him, Jim Morrison thrived tender at the Sundance Film Festival, on exposure, and you may take that as When You’re Strange, originally nar- you will, given his controversial past. rated by Dicillo himself and subse- All the same, I would have liked to quently by Johnny Depp, was a non- know more about the other players competitive piece at the 2009 LA Film and how they managed to cope with Festival, marking this as the second Jim’s rocking the boat. documentary feature of my three-day When You’re Strange is a loop of sojourn. archival video with glimpses of unseen footage narrated by a mellow, smooth-talking Johnny Depp. The film doesn’t take you beyond the 1960s and early 1970s to interview the living members of the band or even family for that matter. In this way it captures the authenticity of an era, steering you through the short-lived youth movement to the tragedies beyond, avoiding the distractions of modern day commentary that would distract from The Doors’ experience. The film opens with a seeming Morrison look-alike driving around on a desolate highway to hear the radio announcement of the rock star’s death. Was this going to be a conspiratorial drama as opposed to a Photo by Laurie Santos fact-based documentary? Needless Our reporter Tanya gets Johnny to say, I was skeptical when Dicillo Depp’s autograph. repeatedly used this highway footage to segue from one scene to The Regent on Broxton Avenue in West Hollywood was the venue, not another. It seemed unnecessary to that I saw much of the theater as I ar- recreate scenes as a convenience or to rived embarrassingly late, fortunate otherwise add drama to the film when not to have missed any of the film. En- Jim Morrison, the man, was all the tering a pitch-black theater, I had drama one could ever want or need. That was until I learned that the missed any introductions and for that I will continue to kick myself as I look-alike was none other than Morrifound myself in the best seat in the son himself in a film project he started in 1969, HWY: An American Pastoral, house … if I was at a Doors concert. where he played a hitchhiker turned Sitting in the front row brought me back to my youth when I strove to be car thief. These glimpses suddenly as close to the silver screen as possible, took on poetic significance as we see as if it that alone would magically Morrison as a wandering soul contransport me to other worlds. Now, it’s necting the story of his own life. The more a literal pain in the neck, kinks pre-Doors Morrison had been a UCLA and all, although the dream lives on. If film student with the likes of Francis I had known at the time that The Doors Ford Coppola. Music ought to be were sitting a few rows back from me, grateful that Morrison didn’t perform yes – John Densmore, Robby Krieger as well as his counterparts back in and Ray Manzarek – I am certain my those days, scoring a “D” on his final neck would have been even more film project. It was that fortunate failcorkscrewed from my constant look- ure that led him to a bohemian ing back, even if it would have been lifestyle and the formation of one of rock and roll’s greatest bands. well worth the effort. While Morrison didn’t score an “A” As Jim Morrison was the unquesfor his cinematic imaginings, Dicillo tionable essence of The Doors, it wasn’t surprising that he was the prime does. I am hopeful that come Academy target of the piece. Without him, there Award season next year, When You’re
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the day is used for working on staging the final production of Jesus Christ Superstar. “We work our butts off and learn so much,” said one of the local kids. “It’s work, but it’s a different motivation from school,” said another. “We spend hours working on different things,” said another. They explain that it’s impossible not to make friends with kids from other schools because “everyone who attends the camp shares very similar interests.” However, the group from Durham and
Middlefield, all between the ages of 15 and 17, have formed a special bond. They refer to the MAT bus, which they have spent hours on each day traveling to and from East Hampton, as “a family.” A majority of the campers were good friends before joining YPCCA, since they all know each other through school. All but one attended middle school together, and all but three currently attend Coginchaug High School. Some of them have been performing with YPCCA for years, others are participating for the first time. Either way, nearly everyone gets a part in the ensemble if they
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choose to, and auditions are only necessary for students who want solos in the musical or for the Parents’ Night performance. “Everyone is excited for the upcoming performances,” said Cipollina. “Now that we’re in the last week, I think the nerves and anxiety will begin to hit us a little harder, but I truly believe this year’s performances are going to be outstanding; the entire cast and crew have been working extremely well together, and we really want to make the show something for audiences to remember as an amazing performance.” The performances of Jesus Christ Superstar will take place at East Hampton High School at 7 p.m. on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2. Tickets are $12/$8 for seniors and students 16 and under. YPCCA is in its 27th year and has been in East Hampton from the start. According to District 13 Superintendent Susan Viccaro and Rachel Mansfield of YPCCA, YPCCA is in the very early planning stages of operating an extension at Coginchaug in some capacity next summer. Not only is there a lot of interest in Durham and Middlefield that would draw a big audience, but Coginchaug puts on a musical every other year and the auditorium is air conditioned.
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Strange will be remembered for its simplicity and creative splicing with witty narration. Of note, the LA Film Festival is also a qualifying festival in all categories for Film Independent’s Spirit Awards. When You’re Strange: 4 stethoscopes
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Road trip across the USA at 19 whets travel appetite By Betsy White Booz Special to the Town Times Taking road trips was a way of life when I was young. Whether it was a weekend in the Adirondacks, a trip through the Gettysburg Battlefield or a summer vacation making our way from New Jersey down to Florida and then back home, my family spent a lot of time in the car. My parents didn’t travel much when they were kids, so they were keen on the idea that they show their own kids the sights – primarily in the interests of educating us about the history of our great country, but there were plenty of miniature golf games, beaches and drive-in movies included in the mix. So, I guess I wasn’t that surprised when, following my sophomore year in college, my folks pretty readily agreed with the plan I launched to drive across the country with a friend. We were living in California by then, but my friend, Mary Ann, and I were headed to Vermont for our summer jobs. My parents definitely concurred that this trip fell under the “educational opportunity� category of activities – who was I to argue? We had my brand new Datsun B-210 station wagon (although my friend didn’t
‌ ooh, I can’t forget seeing the austere Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City ‌ wait a minute, what about the impressive spires of the chapel at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs ‌ Pike’s Peak? Needless to say, I could go on – it was all very cool. The adventures? Driving into Yel-
know how to drive a standard transmission – that was a little touch and go in the beginning). We had our parents’ cautionary words of wisdom (for example, not to EVER camp ‌ hmmm ‌ more about that later). And we had two weeks to drive 3,000 miles.
Above, some Bay Area friends knew of a spot in Marin County where abandoned bunkers from World War II offered this great view of San Francisco and the Golden Gate bridge. Left, snow in June? Not exactly what I expected when we pulled into Yellowstone National Park. Right, my friend and I took photos, literally, from coast to coast. Here Mary Ann snaps one overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Highway One.
That road trip was almost 40 years ago. And, while I can’t remember every single day and every single detail of our driving odyssey from Redlands, California to Milton, Vermont, I do remember the fun, the laughs, the crazy adventures and even a few of the scary parts, too.
The high points? Showing Mary Ann, who was from the north shore of Boston, the breathtaking scenery driving up Highway One – Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey ‌ oh wait, the great sights and sounds of San Francisco, one of my favorite cities ‌ but don’t forget beautiful Lake Tahoe, clear, cool and pristine ‌ and then there was that first breathtaking glimpse of the Grand Tetons
lowstone in June wearing cutoffs and peasant blouses (it was the ‘70s, after all), only to be met with snow, like in feet, not inches! Not to
be deterred by the white stuff, we pursued our plan to camp (do you recall that parental warning NOT to do that, referenced above?), taking the advice of some goodlooking guys to “just put garbage bags down on the ground – you won’t be cold‌â€? They lied! Oh, and visiting another college friend at his family’s dairy farm in Kansas, where I got my first (and last) taste of fresh-fried pork rinds. I also got a look at an incredibly different way of life from what I was familiar with – there really was a storm cellar for when the tornadoes hit, and I got an upclose look at a tree where the fierce winds of a tornado whipped the grass into fine
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Road trip (Continued from page 11) impressions on the trunk. The scary parts, well, there was only one really scary part and that was when a carload of guys chased us down the interstate as we drove across the Nevada desert. There was no speed limit in Nevada at the time, so we (and they) just kept driving faster and faster. We finally pulled into a small town, and I pulled into a gas station and called the police. There were amazing coincidences along the way … like driving north up the Pacific Coast Highway and picking up a hitchhiker who I happened to go to school with the previous semester. Then there was the horseback trail ride Mary Ann and I took at the base of the Grand Tetons – the delight we felt at seeing a moose wading through a mountain lake was topped only by the discovery that our guide was the sister of one the girls at the camp we were headed for up on the shores of Lake Champlain – our final destination. Small world… Besides the here-to-fore
The Grand Tetons had to be one of the most breathtaking sights along our route. They, literally, just rise out of the plains. mentioned camping experience, we stayed with my college friends or my brother’s college friends or parents of friends – it was all pretty relaxed. Occasionally we stayed in a motel, but that really was the exception. We didn’t have much money, but we had our cameras, a lot of self-confidence and our sense of adventure. There wasn’t a lot of sightseeing (and no friends to stay with) between St. Louis and
New York City, but driving into Manhattan was certainly a bit surreal after the wideopen spaces and places we had just encountered. Although staying at a mutual friend’s Central Park apartment was very chic, it was such a “civilized” end to our grand adventure – a definite departure from the previous two weeks. One Broadway show, some shopping on Madison Avenue and a few fancy meals later,
we took off for Mary Ann’s house to report on our travels to her parents before the real world of summer employment beckoned us up to Vermont. I am still best friends with Mary Ann. We still talk about our trip – we recently resurrected our slides from way back when (hence, the photos you see here), and we’re putting together a DVD of them, captions, music and all. I’ve been fortunate to have many, many road trips – literally, all over the world in the years since our cross-country journey in 1972 – with family, friends, by myself … in cars, planes, boats, trains, buses, camels, you name it! But that road trip, such a taste of independence and adventure at the age of 19, will always remain one of my most treasured memories.
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Durham Government Calendar Another look at the Democratic (All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofP&Z nominees durhamct.org for agendas and last-minute changes.) Tuesday, Aug. 4 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Regional Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr. in Middletown Wednesday, Aug. 5 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Monday, Aug. 10 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission Tuesday, Aug. 11 7:30 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees 8 p.m. — Fire Company at the firehouse Thursday, Aug. 13 7 p.m. Emergency Facilities Committee at the firehouse Tuesday, Aug. 18 7 p.m. — Board of Finance at Town Hall; joint meeting with Board of Selectmen to go over ambulance building bid Wednesday, Aug. 19 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday, Aug. 20 7 p.m. — Water Commission at Town Hall 7 p.m. — DMIAAB, transfer station management board Monday, Aug. 24 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7 p.m. — Ethics Commission
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Following the Democratic Town Committee’s (DTC) well-attended nominating meeting on July 21, incumbent planning and zoning commissioner Jim Kowolenko issued the following statement. “Although the Durham Democratic Town Committee has not chosen me to run this November for the Planning and Zoning Commission, I am very pleased that Durham voters will have five, rather than three, qualified nominees on the slate from whom they can choose members to represent them. I am also grateful that I have been privileged to work on the Planning and Zoning Commission for all these years. It has been an honor to serve the people of Durham.” Kowolenko was one of three incumbents who were originally not nominated in favor of three new applicants – Brian Ameche (a former P&Z member), Joe Pasquale and Chris Flanagan. At the DTC meeting, all three current incumbents, including also Cathy Devaux and Gene Riotte, were nominated by town committee members not on the nominating committee, thus leaving six nom-
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Clean energy: Any ideas on how to get residents to sign up for it? By Chris Coughlin Special to the Town Times
The Durham Clean Energy Task Force has been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund for the purpose of promoting the Clean Energy Options Program through Connecticut Light & Power. According to Paul Griese, chairman of the Durham Clean Energy Task Force (CETF), “CL&P has created this program as a means of giving consumers the opportunity to invest in the future of alternative energy and our environment.” And the $4,000 is seed money to help CETF encourage more local customers to sign up for electricity produced through “clean generation,” through wind or solar.
The grant is split into two $2,000 blocks, and the proposed promotion project can’t exceed that amount. Once the project has been approved and the funds are used, the town can submit their proposal for the second $2,000 block. The CETF is open to suggestions from the public. Anyone interested in contacting submitting ideas can either mail suggestions to: P.O. Box 428, 30 Townhouse Rd., Durham, CT 06422. ATTN: Clean Energy Task Force.
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Biggest loser travels to a new world By Mackenzie Hurlbert Special to the Town Times
hope that they may find something that works for them,” said Middlefield Park and Recreation director Chris Hurlbert, the man who came up with the idea for the Biggest Loser program in
Middlefield. Since the start of the contest, Middlefield’s Dr. Fowler came and discussed nutrition with the participants and a representative from Herbalife, a dietary supplement company, visited. Hurlbert has scheduled someone to come in and discuss the TOPS method (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), and next week the group is going to Curves in Durham for a yoga class. “I find it motivating to know that I’ll be put on the scale once a week, and I also like to talk to other people who are in the same boat I’m in and discuss what has worked and not worked in their battle to lose weight,” said Hurlbert.
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In addition to serving as Regent of the Susan Carrington Clark Chapter, Johnson belongs to many other historical organizations. She is state president of Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, which helps sponsor Fisher House, a medical home-away-from-home for wounded soldiers and families outside of Boston. She is also state treasurer of the Daughters of 1812. Other societies to which she contributes include the Mayflower Society, Daughters of Colonial Wars and Women Descendants of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery. In addition to her work to preserve history, Johnson is active in the community. She currently works as selectwoman on the three-person Board of Selectmen in Middlefield.
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Heart pounding and adrenaline pumping, participants in Middlefield’s Biggest Loser program and their kids hid behind barrels and pillars with their lasers in hand. The black lights lit up the battlefield, and barely avoiding the red laser beams which flashed through the smoky air, one brave soul sprinted out of cover and bombarded his enemies with laser shots. The Middlefield Biggest Loser participants were playing laser tag at A New World Laser Tag in Middletown as their weekly workout to prove that losing weight and exercising can be fun. The participants got their cardio workout by running for cover and dodging the laser beams while having a blast. By the end of each round, the players returned to the lobby sweaty and panting.
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Unique, inspired pieces of artwork: Stop by the library to view original pieces of art brought to you from talented local artists. This month’s selections are paintings by Sharon. For your viewing pleasure, these paintings are also offered for sale. Check the library bulletin board for more infor-
mation, listing of artwork and accompanying prices. Children’s Room Wishlist: Upcoming books from children’s favorite authors, series and topics will be posted on the downstairs bulletin board to allow families to donate these books to the Children’s Room. If you donate the book, a bookplate with your name will be placed on the inside cover and you will be the first to check it out. This is an opportunity for your child to share the joy of reading with other children in the community. Great new book titles include Wanting by Richard Flanagan, Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant, Busted by Edmund Andrews, The Age Curve by Kenneth Gronbach,
Old City Hall by Robert Rotenberg, The Snake Head by Patrick Radden Keefe and The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. New DVDs include Knowing, Push, Gran Torino, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Friday the 13th, Inkheart, Haunting in Connecticut and The Unborn. Stop by and view the collection, or visit www.leviecoe.com, click on Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles. Scroll down to DVD link. New Young Adult and Children’s titles include:
Friday, July 31, 2009 Some of the great new young adult and children’s titles at the library are: Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George, Boys R Us by Lisi Harrison, Truancy by Isamu Fukui, Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness, Who’s at Home by Maggie Silver, Football Champ by Tim Green and Thornspell by Helen Lowe. Come in and check out these books or reserve titles that are coming soon! To view anticipated arrival dates for new titles, visit our web page www.leviecoe.com, click on Activities and Events and go to monthly calendars. Summer Reading Program 2009: Reading is the most important thing your children will do this summer, and the library’s the best place to do just that. The “Be Creative at Your Library” summer reading program has begun.
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mation. New titles include New Tricks by David Rosenfelt, The Riesling Retribution by Ellen Crosby, The Dead of Winter by Rennie Airth, Dead Floating Lovers by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli and The Chalk Circle Man by Fred Vargas. The Book Lover’s Circle will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. The Mystery Book Discussion Group will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman. Copies of the book are available at the library. Everyone is invited to join this informal discussion. Reading History: Patrons can now keep a reading history of the books they have checked out from the library. This can only be done online by going to the library website at www.durhamlibrary.org. Select “Catalog,” “My Account” and fill in last name and patron ID number (barcode on your library card). Select “Submit” and then “My Reading History.” Choose the “Opt In” button and any items checked out after opting in will be recorded. Items can be deleted from the history and patrons can always change their mind and “Opt Out” of the process. Durham Library website: The new website is up and running with current events, helpful links, interesting programs and the library catalog. Check back frequently as information changes weekly at www.durhamlibrary.org.
Free computer tutoring Volunteers are available Wednesday mornings at 10 and 11 a.m. and on Thursday evenings at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. for free computer instruction at the Wallingford Public Library. Each session can be customized to individual needs; for example, popular topics include: keyboard and mouse skills, word processing, Internet searching, applying for jobs online and setting up a free e-mail account. Each individual tutoring session is free and open to the public. Computer novices are encouraged to sign up for a session. Please call the library at (203) 265-6754, or stop by the Information Desk for more information and to register.
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The selectmen gave approval for Francis to sign the Middletown Area Transit Dial-A-Ride Transportation Agreement for fiscal year ‘09-‘10. Francis explained this is a service to the elderly and disabled for medical, shopping and personal transportation that has already been budgeted for. Other business In old business, Francis announced that there will be a meeting with the Board of Finance to hear findings of the ambulance building study on August 18. The board returned to the previous meeting’s conversation about illumination investigations of Route 17/Royal Oak and Route 68 and Route 157 where a study found it was not necessary to install better illumination. However, the town can pay for the expense of better illumination if it so chooses. The board decided to see if they can ask the engineer if the light can just be redirected by changing the
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public and answered several of the selectmen’s comments about the safety of parking cars along Pickett Lane, which is already used for additional parking for events and which everyone agreed is dangerous. John Corona said, “I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say the parking situation at the high school is a disaster. To say you’re adding 17 parking spaces is insulting to the public.” He urged that the issue be taken more seriously than it has been up to this point. When resident Donia Viola asked why the Stannard property can’t be utilized for additional parking, Currlin responded that it is only intended to be used as practice fields, but even those plans aren’t happening in the near future because of cost. Currlin said he is confident that there will be no more traffic at the new facility than there is for events in the high school’s auditorium, which seats 900. Public Safety Facility Renovation Committee design bid David Heer, co-chair of the Public Safety Facility Renovation Committee, presented the board with the scoring sheet they used to evaluate individual architectural and de-
sign firms for ideas on a complex that will incorporate all emergency services. Heer explained the RFQ and RFP process they went through to narrow it down to one recommendation, Silver/Petrucelli + Associates. “They are not just the lowest bidder, there was also a lot of backup to it,” Heer said, adding that they scored highest on all but three categories. The board plans to award the bid at the next regular meeting, and at a minimum would like to get a set of plans. Francis noted that there is no plan for funding yet, but they will hopefully bring forward a strategy at the next meeting. Catch basin bid award An analysis of in-house labor versus hiring a private contractor found that it is cheaper to go with a contractor for work on the catch basins. Francis reported that in-house labor and rental would cost $21.05 per basin, and there are 500 basins, versus the lowest bidder at $18.80 per basin. Francis said not only is it a modest savings of $2,700, but it will free up one town maintainer for other jobs. The board approved High Tech Mobil Services, the lowest bidder. Local Traffic Authority service requests The selectmen discussed three separate service requests having to do with Shunpike Road, Dunn Hill Road and Parmelee Hill Road
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that anyone send in comments and suggestions for the town website redesign. In new business, Francis reported that, thanks to Francis Willett and Scott Wright, who put together a proposal for enhanced radio equipment for the EOC, the town was approved for another $5,000 ETE-EOC Homeland Security Grant. Unfortunately, the firehouse stimulus grant that she was hopeful of getting appears out of reach. David Heer explained it would cost $30,000 for a grant writer, but Durham would not qualify in certain areas and would not have been very competitive, as there are size requirements for towns/cities, etc. Appointments and resignations Francis said she put a notice out for volunteers for the newly formed Agricultural Commission and got a list of five regular members and three alternates. Warren Herzig, Melissa Greenbacker, Roger Passavant, Vivian Caturano and Dick Porter were appointed to the regular board, while Geraldine Lombard, Joe Pasquale and Fred Mastele were appointed as alternates. Because it’s a new board and they don’t want everyone’s term to end at the same time, Francis had names randomly selected for twoyear and three-year terms. Greenbacker, Caturano and Herzig will serve for three years; Porter and Passavant will serve for two. Alternate Lombard will serve for three years, and Pasquale and Mastele will serve for two. Pam Lucashu, a Republican, was appointed to fill a Zoning Board of Appeals alternate vacancy. The selectmen also accepted Joe Pasquale’s resignation from the Ethics Commission.
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now that his children have grown, he believes he has the time to give back. He has been working on the proposed wind energy project, and is currently a vice president of Webster Bank in charge of distribution planning. Nancy Currlin, a realtor and longtime resident, was renominated for a seat on the Board of Assessment Appeals. “I really enjoy the work,” Currlin said. Finally, Vanessa Schmaltz was nominated for town treasurer. Schmaltz has over 20 years financial experience and currently is responsible for accounts receivable in Chester. The Republicans did not nominate anyone to run against incumbent town clerk Donna Golub or incumbent tax collector Anne Olszewski, both of whom were nominated to run again by the Middlefield Democratic caucus. By Sue VanDerzee
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The Middlefield Democrats held a caucus on Monday, July 27, to vote on nominees for the upcoming municipal elections. Unlike the Durham Democrats, who choose their nominees through a vote by their town committee, Middlefield Democrats choose their candidates through a caucus of their party’s registered voters. The meeting began with Seb Aresco, the temporary chair of the Democratic caucus, asking Allison Dodge to begin the meeting. Dodge, who is secretary of the Town Committee as well as the temporary secretary for the caucus, ran through the initial procedures. After finishing the opening formalities, Aresco nominated Dodge to be the permanent secretary of the Middlefield Democratic caucus. No other nominees were presented, and
the caucus unanimously voted for her appointment. The next vote on the floor was for the permanent chair of the Democratic caucus. The only nominee for this position was Bill Mackey, who the caucus voted in without any dissent. Mackey took Aresco’s place at the head of the caucus and began moderating the meeting, asking for any nominees for the various municipal positions that would be open for the upcoming elections. Aresco stood up and presented a list of nominees that was created by a committee Middlefield Democrats prior to the meeting. The nominees were as follows: for First Selectman, Mary E. Johnson; for Selectman, Kenneth Blake; for Town Clerk, Donna Golub; for Town Treasurer, Mary Hooper; for Tax Collector, Anne Olszewski; for Board of Finance, Lucy Petrella and Ellen Waff; and for Board of Assessment Appeals, Robert Liptak and Grere Bock. Like every other vote of the night, the entire ballot was unanimously approved by those present at the caucus. Afterwards, the nominees were given a chance to say a few words to those who were present at the meeting. Mary E. Johnson, the nominee for First Selectman, made the point that the town has to take “a more active role in marketing Middlefield to businesses and prospective residents.” She cited various projects in town that would help accomplish this goal, including investing in the Hubbard Street properties and helping property owners on route 66. As Johnson said, “We still need some taxes, but these projects
could bring in that extra revenue that our town needs.” The other nominees all took their turn thanking the caucus for their nominations, describing what they would bring to the table if they were to win the upcoming elections. By Chris Coughlin
Durham Republicans The Durham Republican Town Committee met on Monday, July 27, to present their slate of candidates for the upcoming November election. Unlike previous town elections, this will be the first that lacks the top of Durham’s ticket due to changes in the charter. Due to changes in the town charter, neither the Board of Selectmen, town clerk, tax collector or town treasurer will be up for reelection until 2011 thanks to their now four-year terms. Meanwhile, positions in the Board of Finance, Planning and Zoning Commission and
19 the Zoning Board of Appeals will be put to a vote in November. In light of this, Sandy Kalinowski cautioned that “This is the first election that the top of the ticket won’t be there to bring the people in,” which lead into her recommendation that “If a candidate brings in 10 to 20 people, it may decide the vote.” For the Board of Finance, Helen Jean-Larkin and Richard Chadwick Spooner were approved as the Republican candidates, both of whom expressed their honor to be nominated. As for the Planning and Zoning Commission, five candidates were named for the November election. Two of these are current commission members, with Ralph Chase and Tom Russell both up for re-election. As for the new candidates, Lisa Davenport, Steve DeMartino and Kimberly Ryder were also nominated. When asked to speak, both Davenport and DeMartino ex-
pressed the need for Durham to become more businessfriendly in order to generate more tax revenue. DeMartino added that the town should be friendly to businesses that fit the character of the town and not be “Price Chopper business-friendly.” Ryder spoke about her experience in running a political campaign when she ran for the State Senate. She also noted that while five Republicans are running for two zoning commission seats, they should not “Eat each other alive” in trying to run for office. Eric Behrens will also be running for a seat as a Planning and Zoning Commission alternate. Bill LaFlamme, Chris DiPenna, David Slight and Pamela Lacashu will be running for positions on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The slate was unanimously approved by those present. By Chuck Corley
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Local residents find friendship and need in the Dominican Republic By Robin Lee Michel Special to the Town Times
Ever since Joshua Genest was a little boy, he wondered where his father Scott Genest went for nine days each summer. Now 10 years old, Josh saw in June what his father was doing for the past eight summers: volunteering with a church missionary team in the Dominican Republic, working to improve the lives of Haitian sugar cane plantation workers.
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And during the course of this year’s trip, which was from June 26 through July 4, Josh and the other 77 volunteers learned quickly what it was like to toil in the searing sun while working on construction projects, providing medical care and playing with the children. Even though Josh could not communicate verbally with the youngsters because he did not know Creole and they did not know English, he learned that they weren’t so different after all. While he was out at a batey – a village on a sugar cane plantation – he shared many laughs with the Haitian children when they did a silly
hat, “but I still felt bad they didn’t have enough.” His father knew that this trip, organized by First Baptist Church of Wallingford, would have such an effect on his son. Since Scott, now 40 years old, first went in 2002 and every consecutive year, he looked forward to when he could take his oldest son. The Genests, of Durham, and many of the other participants learned about the trip from the Rev. William Huegel, pastor of First Baptist, and John Powers, the principal organizer. “I never thought I’d do mission work,” said Scott, who is a steelworker. “Hearing stories intrigued
primarily in the mission center named Casa Pastoral, and helped build schools, churches and this year, a pastor’s house. That site, located at Batey La Higuera, involved digging a foundation by hand, moving and installing cinder blocks and, best of all, according to Josh, using a jackhammer. The Genests worked one day at a medical clinic, which is staffed by some of the volunteers, including registered nurses and doctors from the Good Samaritan Hospital. The father and son worked together to give the children parasite medicine, squirting it from a syringe into their open mouths. “Since I first came in 2002, I have seen great improvement in health on the bateys,” Scott said. Malnutrition, lice, scabies, hypertension and diabetes are not uncommon, but “the kids are healthier” because of the regular medical visits. This year, although the team was the largest yet, they worked well together and there was more camaraderie. “I had a sense of family, crossing generations,” he said. “Bringing my son was the biggest difference,” from previous years, Scott said. “It had a totally different aspect.” The group included many relatives. John Galayda, of Southington, who at 86 years old was the oldest volunteer, brought his grandson, Matt Gooding, and great-grandson, Cody Tetro. Lindsey Poole, 23, a Middlefield native who most recently lived in Boston, brought her mother, Nancy Winship-Poole, for the first time. Lindsey and her younger sister, Melanie, who did not go this year, had been on several previous trips. “I
me. I thought that God has tion with the Haitian Misblessed my life in many ways, sionary Baptist Church in La and I could give my talents Romana, the country’s third and time to give back a little.” largest city with a population This year, upon discussion of about 250,000 people. Subwith Powers and the entire sequent trips have resulted in Genest family, it was decided the construction of the Good that Josh was ready to take Samaritan General Hospital, his first trip to the Third which in the first year did not exist. Built where originally World country. It was John Powers’ wife, there was only a garbage and Aimee, who in 1990 took the carcass-strewn lot, it is now first mission trip to the Do- one of the only hospitals to minican Republic, called the treat Haitians and last year “D.R.” by the participants. served more than 50,000 peoHer passion and enthusiasm ple. Regular visits by medical for the cause inspired others teams have been established, from many towns, churches education has improved, and and faiths, although the ma- a clean water project has been jority are Christian. The trip launched. The volunteers, the paid Ford Advantage who each $1,200, stayed is possible through collabora-Hurry,
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Poole said. “My water is clean, I can go to school, we own our own house instead of it being given by a sugar cane company.” “There’s so much to it. You get more out of it every year,” Poole said, adding she has met “amazing people” and formed steadfast friendships. And each year, she leaves “part of my heart in La Romana.” “One tiny thing can make a big difference,” Josh said. “Once I saw a smile on one kid’s face, it warmed my heart and I wanted to do more, make more smiles.” Acclimation to life in the United States after returning can be “a bit jolting,” Poole said. On the ride from John F. Kennedy Airport back to Wallingford, the bus passed a billboard displaying a photo of a huge hamburger. It was such a “grotesque mockery” between the U.S. where people eat more food than is good for them with people in the D.R. who are so hungry that they will eat the prescribed medicine like candy, just to fill their stomachs, she said. At the end of his trip, Josh reflected on how it had changed his life, “I think I’ll be different; I’ll be more care-
From left above, Nancy Winship-Poole, her daughter Lindsey Poole, and Joshua Genest and his father Scott Genest gather for a pizza night following a day of construction in the Dominican Republic in June. They were members of a 78-person team, organized by First Baptist Church of Wallingford. Right, Scott Genest prepares to administer parasite medicine to the children of the batey while son Josh looks on. ful with things,” he said. However, he was also looking ahead to the future: “I’m going to come next year.”
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needed to find out the appeal it had to them,” said WinshipPoole, who also worked in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. “I had no expectations,” she said, adding the only preparation she made – in addition to getting her malaria pills – was printing out the suggested packing list. In retrospect, she wished she had learned basic Spanish, which is spoken by Dominicans and some Haitians. “I didn’t realize how frustrating it would be to try to talk to the kids,” she said. Winship-Poole, who is a certified energy manager, was a member of the teaching team, which offered day camp-type activities for the children on the bateys. For many of the youngsters, it was the first time they had ever made arts and crafts, beaded necklaces or built with Legos. Often it was difficult getting the children organized and orderly because such a concept was not known. “I liked working with the kids. It was really hard, but it was wonderful to see them smile; that sounds so corny,” she said. The teaching team worked just as hard, if not harder than, the construction teams, Winship-Poole said. Never had she sweated so much, never had she had so much dirt encrusted on her body, she recalled. “Construction is more physical, but the most demanding job is playing with the kids,” she said. One day she served with the medical team recording the weight of each patient. At each medical clinic, 125 to nearly 200 people received care. Her daughter worked primarily on constructing the second floor of a school in San Pedro de Macoris, the city from which Major League baseball player Sammy Sosa came. Baseball is a huge pasttime in the country and one afternoon, the missionaries played a makeshift game on one of the bateys. However, at the school, it wasn’t fun and games. There was little shade on the second floor where they worked with Dominican and Haitian workers. Together, they would pour cement on the floor, gravel, sand and water, which came from a well under a
hatch in the ground, and mix it with shovels, load it in buckets and, in a brigade, transport it to the forms where it was poured. One of Poole’s primary roles was to remind teammates to drink a lot of water; it was easy to get dehydrated, and several missionaries spent most of a day in the hospital recuperating from dehydration. The manual labor contrasted sharply with her regular employment, first in medical research and now as a teacher. This year, on her fifth trip, she recalled that it was a friend from First Baptist who got her interested. “I thought people who wanted to do this were cool. Something inside these people bubbles up; they don’t run out of it,” she said. Going on the trip would be a good opportunity to learn Spanish, she thought before her first mission in 2003 when she was 17. However, “I came here and found out it was a lot more.” Her first year, the biggest impact was the profound need. “I saw how lucky I was. Seeing someone drying clothes on a barbed wire fence, I don’t live like that at all. There’s no reason I wasn’t born to Haitians on a batey,”
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Any time, any day ... a place for your pet in Middlefield By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Ever since Groomin N Roomin Kennels opened six years ago on Route 66 in Middlefield, customers have been requesting a dog day care center. It was also something that Nancy Hersey had in her mind to start when she opened the kennel. “We wanted to eventually make a place where you can
take dogs to socialize and exercise,” said Hersey. “There are lots of places that have stuff for dogs indoors, but we knew we wanted them to get outdoors, too.” On June 29, that image finally came to fruition with the opening of Doggy Day Care Center behind Groomin N Roomin Kennels. Indoors, dogs can take part in activities and use agility equipment and dog treadmills. Outdoors, there is a big fenced area, a section for big dogs and one for small dogs, a playground and Hersey’s favorite feature: an in-ground swimming pool made for dogs. “I’m especially excited about the pool because it’s hard to find a place to take your dog to swim,” said Hersey, adding, “Sometimes you just want to take your dog swimming instead of walking. The dogs love it.” Hersey’s own dogs, a Saint Bernard, Siberian Husky and two American Eskimos, love to swim in the Doggy Day Care pool. It’s 14 by 34 feet, four feet deep and has stairs at each end. There are dog floats and life savers for those that prefer to use them with their dogs, and eventually the pool will have a greenhouse-type cover for use year round. After all, dogs need time for fun and activity every day of the year. “The concept of Doggy Day Care Center is to have a place to bring your dogs just during the day,” explained Hersey. “It’s primarily for socialization and also gives them something to do since lots of dogs chew when they
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Right, a tiny terrior has fun at the new Doggy Day Care Center on Route 66. Photo at top of page, a happy rottweiler enjoys the in ground swimming pool for dogs.
have anxiety or get restless in a cage all day.” Doggy Day Care Center is open 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. Dogs can be enrolled for half days or full days, and the pool and treadmill are extra services. On Saturdays, dog owners can pay $10 for social time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they can stay with their dog to watch them have fun and socialize and for them to meet other nice dog owners. Doggy Day Care Center also allows people to schedule a half hour to bring their dog to swim alone between 7 and 9 a.m. for $10. It is offered again from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The center is closed Sundays and holidays, and package deals are offered. Hersey said there are some requirements before a dog is allowed to come in, including a behavior questionnaire to learn the dog’s dislikes or if it’s had a problem, etc., prescreening to see how well they get along with other dogs, updated vaccines and dogs must be spayed or neutered by seven months old. “The safety of every dog is our number one priority,” said Hersey. Hersey’s daughters Jodie and Jeannine, who also own part of the kennel business, thought she was crazy for opening a day care. “They said it would be lots of work, but I wanted to do it for the dogs,” she said. For more information, email nancy@groominnroomin.com or visit www.groominnroomin.com.
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On Friday, July 24, BASREP had a visit from “Mad Science” expert, Hydro Heather. Campers discovered the different parts of an insect, including the head, thorax, abdomen and six legs. They then constructed their own insects out of clay and named them. After that, Hydro Heather conducted experiments with dry ice. Campers explored what happens when dry ice mixes with water and soap. The children were excited to see carbon dioxide in the air and bubbles on their heads. It was a true learning experience for children and staff alike! Above, Luc Roccapriore, Robert Walling and Gabriella Diaz. Bottom left, Duncan Bates, and bottom right, Alana Beckert, sport carbon dioxide “bubble hats.”
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Are you talented in arts and crafts? Do you have a special skill in jewelry-making, hand-made note cards or something else? MidState Medical Center is in search of local crafters for the annual gift gallery holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Horwitz Conference Center at MidState Medical Center. Because of last year’s very successful and well-attended event, the bazaar will again feature the talent and creativity of those in the community, in addition to employees and volunteers. Some of the crafts will include: jewelry-making, photography, hand-knit and crocheted items, painted towels, floral arrangements, beautiful hand-made accessories for the home and more! If interested, please contact gift gallery manager Theresa Michalik at (203) 694-8108 for more information and an application. Be sure to save the date and join us for a funfilled day and get a head start on your holiday shopping!
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24 The Clare Gallery will present Silence Speaks - Paying Homage to Gentle Giants of New England, an exhibition by Durham painter Aleta Gudelski. The exhibition is free and open to the public and extends from Aug. 6 to Oct. 4. A reception and lecture will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at which time Gudelski will make a presentation exploring the origins and themes of her art. Her lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to the reception and lecture. More information may be found at www.spsact.org, click “Community Life” and then “Clare Gallery.”
Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro announced that 50 students from the Third Congressional District will receive $1,000 through the Ted DeLauro scholarship program or the Maria Baez Perez scholarship program to use toward their college costs. Two of those receiving the 2009 Ted DeLauro Scholarship were Natalie C. Sabino, a student of Coginchaug Regional High School going on to Southern Connecticut State University, and Taylor Funaro, a student of Mercy High School, headed for Colby Sawyer College. Lauren Russo, of Middlefield, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications during Western Connecticut State University’s 111th commencement exercises on Sunday, May 24, 2009. Lauren is the daughter of Michael and Susan Bald of Middlefield.
Sara Jane Gamelli has made the Dean’s List at the University of Tampa for the spring semester. She is the daughter of Sharon and Bill Gamelli of Durham.
Air Force Airman Christopher J. Farrell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Farrell is the son
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of James and Lisa Farrell of Durham and a 2008 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School. Brooke Peterson, of Durham, was named to the 2009 spring semester dean’s list at Simons College in Boston where she is a freshman. Allie Dickson, of Durham, was named to the Merrimack College dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester, where she is majoring in International Business. Jessica Dickson graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Dr. E. Robert Bertolli, of Durham, was the opening speaker for the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association Conference on July 20. Dr. Bertolli presented a two-hour training session called “Vision
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Quilt show “Stitches Through Time” Quilt Show 2009, sponsored by the Greater Hartford Quilt Guild, will be held at the Central Connecticut State University Student Center, 1516 Stanley St. in New Britain. “Stitches through Time” featurings over 200 quilts on display, 21 vendors and classes by Carol Taylor, Kaye England, Pepper Corey, Sharon Morrissey and Christine Goldschmidt. Enjoy raffles for sewing machines, a quilt and 13 theme baskets. Shows dates are Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are available for adults and children Friday, July 31, through Aug. 2. Admission $8; children under 12 free. For additional info or questions, contact Karen L. Shaw, Greater Hartford Quilt Show co-chairman, at (860) 776-2027 or info@quiltshow2009.com.
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Local musician played at Javapalooza Coffee House on Thursday, July 23, including students of Rebecca Parker, of Middlefield. Players included local students Alec Meadows, Michelle Berry, Jared Munro and Calvin Alderete. Above, Michelle Berry and Calvin Alderete. Right, Jared Munro with Rebecca Parker. Photo by Richard Parker
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Patti and Ed Holden of Durham thought it might be neat to show how the outside world ‘sees’ Durham, so they shared this with us: Patti recently submitted pictures to Mary Pearson, an author of young adults books who is writing a road trip book called The Miles Between that will be published on September 1. As part of the promotion, the book is taking a virtual “road trip” — advance reader copies (ARCs) are being sent from person to person, and each person has two weeks to read the book and take pictures of it somewhere in their town to send to Pearson. Holden got hold of the book, and thus Pearson’s July 14th entry features a stop in Durham. A snippet of the blog entry reads: “That’s right — we’ve landed in Durham, CT courtesy of Patti Holden, who is a volunteer at the local library. She sent me these pictures of her hometown Durham, which is proudly referred to as Cow Town because it is home to dairies and also the Durham Fair.” The rest of the pictures and commentary can be found at http://marypearson.livejournal.com/. We thought it was neat, and think you will, too, so thanks to the Holdens for sharing! (Stephanie Wilcox)
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to make a living like everyone else. Thank you. Sharon Menard, Meriden
Kudos to the Middlefield Fire Department As someone who was born and raised in Middlefield, I have always been proud of our town. There is one group in which I take great pride and that is the dedicated men and women of the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department. Most people don’t ever think about them until they need them. These men and women think nothing of dropping what they are doing when that siren goes off because their first concern is for the person in need. They constantly train in order to be ready for any emergency. They quietly go about their business and never ask for
anything in return. While I was growing up, my dad was a fireman in town, and now my husband and son are in the department. I could not begin to add up the missed meals, missed family outings and sleepless nights that have occurred over the years or the sorrow they experience when they return from a horrible accident. We are very lucky to have such a dedicated group of people protecting our town 24/7, who expect nothing in return. Last week, there was a form in the Town Times asking you to be a booster for the fire department’s 75th anniversary celebration. What better way to show your appreciation as a resident to these dedicated men and women than by sending in your booster donation. Sincerely yours, Joan Atwell, proud Middlefield resident, wife and mother
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Obituaries Citizens Bank, Attention Marjorie C. Jennifer G. Height, 376 Main Street CT-275, Durham, CT Mendez 06422. A celebration of her life Ackerman Marjorie C. Ackerman (Mendez), age 49, of Durham, died June 5, 2009, at Middlesex Hospital. She was the wife of Ace Ackerman, mother of Austin Max Ackerman IV, sister of Linda, Ernie and Gary Mendez of Boston, sister-in-law of Tony Paulino, Elise and Maria Mendez, Steve and Dale Ackerman, Richard and Marilyn Ackerman, Don Ackerman and Jean Dietrich, Janet and Ray Brewer. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that monetary donations be made to an education fund for Austin. Please send your donations to Austin Max Ackerman IV Fund, c/o
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(pot luck and pig roast) will be held on August 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at her home at 101 Dunn Hill Road, Durham. Arrangements are in care of Oak Grove Cremation Service, West Haven.
Thomas W. Brown Thomas W. Brown, 65, of Elkton, VA died Feb. 23, 2009 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA. He was born May 11, 1943 in Middletown, CT the son of the late Jeanne Ann (Grody) Loveland of Durham, CT, and the late Arthur M. Brown Sr. of Conway, NH. He is survived by his stepfather, Alvin Loveland of Haddam; stepmother Abra Brown of Conway, NH; his three sisters, Joan Jasperson of Charleston, West VA; Cheryl Carlson, of Durham, CT; and Geraldine Chruney, of Queensbury, NY. He was predeceased by a brother, Arthur M. Brown Jr. of Bridgewater, VA. He is also survived by half brothers and sisters Edwin Brown, Debra Brown, Cindy Brown, Melody Brown and Rosemary Brown, all of Conway, NH; two daughters, Laura Sutton of Seattle, WA and Lynette Brown of Middletown, CT; and two sons Thomas W. Brown Jr. of West Haven, CT and Robert W. Brown of SC. Tom also has four wonderful grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Tom was a resident of Durham for many years, and attended Durham High School. He was a avid golfer and fisherman. Tom and his family are very grateful for the care and compassion extended by the staff of the University of Virginia Hospital. Tom was the recipient of a heart transplant in 1998, and he had many years of exceptional care at UVA. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the decision of the family.
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13th annual John W. Paton storytelling contest
Entry forms for this year’s John W. Paton Storytelling Contest are available in the
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lobby of Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown and at www.russelllibrary.org. In honor of Jack Paton, his family and Russell Library present an annual writing contest for people who have lived or worked in Middletown. You must be over 25 years of age to enter. This year, the suggested theme is “Friends.” Our first, most intimate contact is with family. But very soon, we step forth into the wider world and encounter friends. Use your memory to capture the experience, or draw from your imagination to express how it might have been, or you wish it could have happened. The entry deadline is Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. and the awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. Call (860) 347-2528 for more information.
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Summer is in full swing, but it will not be long before the leaves will be changing and October will be here. Planning is continuing for the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Companies big 75th anniversary celebration. There will be a traditional firemen‘s parade down Main Street on Saturday, Oct. 10, starting at 4 p.m. This will include the Manchester Regional Fire and Police Pipes Band playing their bagpipes. The band has performed across North America and will be making its last public appearance with us before traveling to Germany to compete. Over 30 local fire departments have been invited. They will be bringing some of the latest fire equipment along with some antique apparatus. The parade will conclude at Peckham Park with entertainment and refreshments for purchase. The Monthei Brothers Band will perform for all to enjoy. At the conclusion of the celebration will be a spectacular fireworks display. Dan Kellish of Telstar Fireworks promises, as always, a show to remember. The department is also in the process of producing a special commemorative anniversary booklet. It will include the history of the fire department and have pictures from the past and present. We also are including advertisements in this book. Many local businesses have enthusiastically supported this endeavor by purchasing ads. We wish to thank all of them. We also have a tear-out form in this edition on page 3 for a donor listing — a chance for all residents to show their support. Just fill out the form and send it to the address listed. We are requesting a donation of $10 to support all of the mentioned activities. If any businesses wish to include an ad in the book, time is still available. Please contact the firehouse to leave a message and someone will get back to you.
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Fun Runs three & four July 21 At the third Durham Fun Run, held in the pouring rain on Tuesday, July 21, Melissa Reynolds became the first woman to win the open race outright since the Fun Run series started in 1990. Below are the full results: In the two-mile high school course, Kathleen Darling 13:59, Danielle Gallagher 15:46, Jean Iannuzzi 15:46, Caroline Gallagher 15:46 and Lauren Hodge 16:23. In the 3.3-mile open race Melissa Reynolds 23:20, Larrry Hodge 25:20, Joan Darling 27:20 and Dave Darling 27:20. July 28 Here are the results for the fourth Durham Fun Run, held on July 28. Fun Runs are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school for adults and high school students only.
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In the two-mile high school course Alex Morin beat the boys’ high school record with 11:25, Joe Hurley 12:17, Garri Saganenko 12:36, Kevin Doherty 13:42, Kathleen Darling set a new record for the girl’s high school course with 14:04, Leah Hetzel 15:27, Joannie Darling 15:57, Danielle Gallagher 16:24, Alex Cannata 16:32, Monica Castro 16:39, Jeanne Iannuzzi 16:42, Colleen Hanley 17:16, Cathy Kisiel 17:45, Mary Wojtowicz 18:01, Molly Sweeney 18:23, Kim Salley 18:37 and Pam Sitkiewicz 18:43. In the 3.3-mile open race Gary Nixon 21:01, Bryan Feitel 21:37, Melissa Reynolds 24:08, Don Champagne 24:12, Larry Hodge 24:12, Karen Woodward 25:14, Dave Darling 25:21, Brie Vess 26:32, Scott Ely 26:37 and Maureen Meir 31:50.
By Bob Dynia Special to the Town Times The Time Out Taverne’s men’s 40 and over softball team’s misery continued with a 13–6 loss to Higganum on July 27. Spurred on by the squad’s recent success at “The Brickyard” field in Higganum, manager Dave Devaux was confident that TOT would break out of their losing streak. Joe Rizzo drove in Ken Hall and Dean Fredricks to give the visitors a quick 2–zip lead in the first inning. Higganum came right back to take a 3-2 advantage in the bottom of the frame. Neither team scored in the second and third innings. The home team then began to pull away with two runs in the fourth and fifth innings, then four more in the sixth to make it an 11–2 affair.
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them to defeat. The Coginchaug elders managed 16 hits. Losing pitcher Wayne Hubbard went three-forthree. Hall, Fredricks, Devaux, Hughes and Evers each had two hits; Hughes’ double was the team’s only extra base hit. Rizzo had three RBIs, Evers two. Devaux and Fredricks scored twice. Hubbard went seven innings, allowing only eight earned runs of 11 scored off him to lower his earned run average to a very respectful 18.50. Bob Edwards allowed two runs in his one frame of work. TOT, whose record now stands at 1–7, returns home to play Pizza King/Michael Johns on Monday, Aug. 3. The gray wonders then travel to Portland for a contest against Mad Murphy’s on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at Nolan Field. Home games are played at 6 p.m. at Jarvis Field, on the corner of Brush Hill Road and Anderson Road in Middletown. The team invites family and friends to cheer on the team and their favorites.
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District 9 champs move on to state tourney By John Esposito Special to the Town Times
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The D-9 champs took on nemesis Rocky Hill in the first game of the tournament. Unfortunately, they had no day of rest between winning the District championship game and the first game of the state tournament. It was not to be Coginchaug’s night as they lost the game 10-1. Game two saw a complete turnaround. In a well played game, both offensively and defensively, Coginchaug came out firing on all cylinders against Tolland. Lauren Esposito threw a nohitter, keeping the Tolland line-up at bay all night long, striking out 11 en route to a 100 Little League state tournament win. Additionally, “Espo” went three-for-five in the game with a double and two RBIs and two runs scored. Coginchaug got off to a fast start in the first inning, scoring three runs. Kelsey Pietruska had the defensive play of the game at second base, stabbing a ball well to her right, spinning and throwing the Tolland runner out at first. Nobody realized it then, but it preserved the nohitter. Kelsey played a big part in the offense as always with three runs scored, a hit and two stolen bases. Offensive stars of the game were also: Amanda Rogers was twofor-three with three RBIs, playing a key role in Coginchaug’s offense — scoring two runs. Andrea Braga also went
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Local driver wins feature race On Saturday, July 25, Doug Meyer, of Rockfall, won the USAC (U.S. Auto Club) style wingless midget feature at Whip City Speedway in Westfield, MA. Doug has been racing at the quarter-mile oval dirt track since 2001, driving a modified lite. This year he switched to the GM quad-four powered midget, which makes it his rookie year (at 60-years-young) in that division. “I really had my work cut out for me,” Doug said during the winner’s circle interview, as the field consisted of top drivers from as far away as Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and throughout the New England area. To watch Saturday night dirt track racing, visit www.whipcityspeedway.com.
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Coginchaug 9-10 All Stars clinch District 9 championship By Shari and Kyle Adams Special to the Town Times On July 20, the Coginchaug Little League 9-10 boys’ All Stars made Coginchaug Little League history by being the first 9-10 All Star team in recent memory to win the District 9 championship and move on to compete for the Connecticut Little League 2009 state championship title. To earn the District 9 title, the Coginchaug 9-10 All Stars finished the first round pool play with a 3–1 record, beating a young Chester team and perennial powerhouse Cromwell, suffering a close 54 loss to Clinton, and earning a 10-0 win against Middletown with pitcher Scott Marks pitching a perfect game with 10 strikeouts. The 9-10 All Star team then advanced to the district semifinals to play the favored Madison 9-10 All Star team and held on for a 13-12 win. On July 20, the team went to the Connecticut Little League District 9 finals and played East Hampton on East Hampton’s home turf. Coginchaug won the finals in a four-
inning game determined by the mercy rule with a final score of 12-1. In the District 9 finals, Coginchaug gave a true all star performance, led by Marks who pitched 3.2 innings while surrendering only one run and striking out eight. Marks was supported by his teammates who gave it their all, both in the field and at the plate. The game got off to a slow start with neither team putting across any runs in the first two innings. Then in the third inning Coginchaug’s bats exploded for 11 runs. It began with lead-off batter, Owen Gonzalez doubling followed by Kyle Adams who drove him home and Connor Wenchell who doubled. With two outs, it looked like the inning would end with only two runs for Coginchaug on the score board. Then Connor Salva hit a single that started a string of hits. Salva was followed by singles from Aidan Doyle, Billy Egan and Kyle Wyskiel. Then Tucker Root, Gonzalez and Adams all drew RBI walks. On a double, Wenchell drove in his second
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Coginchaug 9-10 boys’ All Star team won the CT Little League District 9 championship. In the front row, from left, Aidan Doyle, Owen Gonzalez and Josh King; middle row, from left, Michael Cross, Kyle Adams, Kyle Wyskiel, Bill Egan, Tucker Root, Scott Marks, Kyle Fontaine, Connor Wenchell, Patrick Piscatelli and Connor Salva; in the back row, coaches Jaime Root, Tom Wenchell and Dave Adams. Photo by Michele Wenchell
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Meet Anne Frank
Family life Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929. She was the daughter of Otto and Edith Frank. Otto sold spices and other ingredients for making sausages. Anne’s sister, Margot (MAR-goh), was three years older than Anne. The Franks were Jewish*, but they were not very religious. They lived in an area with families of many The Star of David is a different faiths. * Jewish people practice a religion called Judaism (JU-duh-ism).
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Eighty years ago this summer, in Frankfurt, Germany, a baby girl was born. The story of her short life would later touch millions of readers. Perhaps a teacher has read parts of “The Diary of a Young Girl” to you. The author of the diary, Anne Frank, wrote about her experiences during the Holocaust (HOLE-uh-kahst) in Europe in the 1940s. She would have turned 80 years old last month. This week, The Mini Page remembers Anne Frank and finds out more about her life and her famous book.
Anne Frank came to believe that her diary might be an important record of the way Dutch people suffered under German rule.
In 1934, Anne started school in Amsterdam. She loved reading and writing. She had many friends at school. But in 1940, Germany invaded, or took over, the Netherlands. The German government segregated, or separated, Jews from other citizens. Anne and Margot had to switch to a Jewish school. Jews were not allowed to see movies in theaters. Anne’s father had to sell his business to a non-Jew so that it wouldn’t be taken over by the Nazis.
World War II Germany had invaded other countries too. In 1939, after Germany attacked Poland, Britain and France declared war on Germany. Other countries, including the United States, joined the fight later. World War II ended in 1945.
Move to Amsterdam In the early 1930s, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Party took power in Germany. Hitler believed that Jewish people were trying to take over the world. He wanted to create a world that didn’t include Jews. When Hitler became chancellor, or leader, of Germany in 1933, Otto Frank decided he must move his family away from Germany. In 1934, Anne and her family moved to Amsterdam, in the Netherlands.
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What Was the Holocaust? These men were photographed at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany when U.S. soldiers came to liberate, or free, them in April 1945. They slept in wooden bunks. Most people in the camps became very thin, and many died of disease or starvation. About 6 million Jews died in concentration camps.
First steps Hitler began by restricting, or limiting, what Jews could do. They could no longer be lawyers or newspaper editors. Jewish people could not own businesses. All Jews were forced to sew a yellow star onto their clothing so they could be identified.
At the library: “Anne Frank” by Wil Mara Sites to see: www.annefrank.com www.annefrank.org/ dagboeklessen/en_US/index.html
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Most historians believe World War II began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. The leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler, wanted to take over other parts of Europe, too. Hitler believed that certain people were not good enough to live. For instance, he thought disabled children and adults, members of some races, and Adolf Hitler people who practiced certain religions should be exterminated, or killed. Jewish people were among those Hitler believed were not worthy of living.
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Later, Hitler’s government set up prisons, called concentration camps, where Jews and others were sent. When they arrived, prisoners had to give up all their possessions. Some had their heads shaved. While they were there, they had to work hard. Often it was cold, and they had only thin clothing. The prisoners got very little to eat. Many were killed.
Men and women usually lived separately in the camps. Children might be taken away from their parents. People who were too sick or old to work were killed. Doctors used the prisoners for medical experiments.
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Words that remind us of Anne Frank are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: DIARY, ANNE, FRANK, GERMANY, JEWISH, BIRTHDAY, HOLOCAUST, AMSTERDAM, HITLER, CHANCELLOR, SEGREGATED, WAR, STAR, CONCENTRATION, CAMP, SECRET, ANNEX, SISTER, HELPERS, LIBERATE, OTTO. ANNE’S DIARY REALLY MOVES ME!
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Secret Garden auditions in September for NCTC show health and repair his broken relationship with his father. First published in 1909, The Secret Garden has captivated generations of readers with the tale of two unhappy children who, with courage and strength, become determined to make their lives and the lives of others around them more joyful. The novel was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924), who wrote more than 40 books and is most famous for Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden. This musical version of The Secret Garden features a bright and clever score that enhances the compelling plot. The production will be directed by Christa Pizzoferrato. The NCTC touring company is entering its 48th season. The process begins with audi-
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(860) 666-6282. For more details, visit the company’s website at www.nctcarts.org. Prescheduled auditions are preferred, but walk-ins are welcomed. Technical and stage crew positions are also available. A pre-audition open house will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.; children are invited to stop by to meet the director, tour the theatre, discuss choices for songs and monologues, and ask questions about the audition process.
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players demonstrated outstanding performances during the game, with Marks and catcher Wenchell leading the team. Gonzalez, Adams, Wenchell and Doyle led the team in runs with two each. Egan, Gonzalez, Salva and Wenchell led the teams in hits with two each. Adams and Wenchell led the team in RBIs with three each. With Josh King contributing at second base, Kyle Fontaine at third and Patrick Piscatelli in right field, all showed great team spirit and support. The Coginchaug 9-10 All Stars began the All Star season as one of approximately 200 teams statewide competing for the state champi-
Males are especially needed. No prior experience is required, and auditions are open to children from all Connecticut towns. To audition, prepare a short monologue and a song from a musical (uptempo or ballad; no songs from popular artists, please). Callbacks will be scheduled as needed on Sunday, September 13, from 1-4 p.m. NCTC Performing Arts Theatre is located at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. To schedule an audition, call
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and third runs of the game, followed by a triple by Marks that brought in another two runs. Kyle Fontaine then hit a ground ball in the hole between short and third, but the East Hampton short stop made a great play, ending the inning. In the bottom of the fourth, Michael Cross came in to relieve Marks. The 10-run mercy rule was on the line with men on second and third with two outs. Cross was able to get the East Hampton batter to ground out to second baseman Egan. The game ended 12-1 with Coginchaug becoming the District 9 All Star Champions. Many of the Coginchaug
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tions in September, followed by a rehearsal period that runs from October through the end of January. The production opens at the end of January with performances at the company’s home theater in Newington, after which it tours to towns throughout Connecticut from February through April. For info on how to schedule a tour performance in your town, call NCTC at (860) 6666282, or visit the company’s website at www.nctcarts.org. Auditions for The Secret Garden will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 11, from 6-8 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 12, from noon to 4 p.m.; or by appointment. Auditions are open to males and females between the ages of 10 and 18.
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Based on the literary classic, this charming musical adaptation will entertain both children and adults. The story centers on 10-year-old Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her uncle in England after the death of her parents in India. Once there, she finds Misselthwaite Manor to be a gloomy fortress; her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he is an incurable invalid. When Mary discovers a strange, walled garden that has been locked up for years, she enlists the help of the gardener’s apprentice, Dickon, and together they coax the garden back to life. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who enter it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin’s
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Friday, July 31, 2009 — Town Times FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 6 Piece Ivory w/Gold Trim Bedroom Set with Queen Sized Mattress and Boxspring - Used but in very good condition. Paid $1000 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. 11 Piece Patio Set - Ivory with Ivy pattern, neutral in color. Excellent Condition! Paid $500 asking $425. Serious inquiries only. Charbroil BBQ Grill with Side Burner - Used a few times but in great condition! Cooking Utensils (stainless steel), Scrubber, cover and propane tank included. Paid $600 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. Must pick up all items. Contact Cynthia at 203-537-1168. All calls will be returned.
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COFFEE TABLE large 48” round. Solid light oak. Beautiful. $99. (203)235-1379
DREXEL Heritage Sofa- excellent condition, floral pattern $700.00. Paid $2000 new. Call 203.248.5982
COFFEE Table with Solid State Turntable built in. $35. Call 860-276-9657
ELEPHANT Coffee table w/oval glass top $60. 203-294-1872
COUCH & chair blue 100.00. Kitchen table 4 chairs 125.00. Kenmore wall unit A/C 13,000 BTU 1 yr old $200.00. Call 978-235-8844
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SEWING TABLE, 3 drawer, solid wood $50 203-379-0619 SWING SET, steel, 8 post, $35 OBO (203)284-2365
YARN - Green, blue, red, aqua, yellow. 14 altogether. $10. Call (203) 237-8004
CLOTHING NAVY BLUE dress w/jacket, Size 10. Never worn. Formal. $50. Call 203-379-0232 PETITE clothes Size 4-6. $25. Call 203-237-4890 WHITE Wedding Gown.floral laced beautiful w/glove.$100. (203) 500-2946
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH HUNDREDS of Baseball Cards All For $25.00. Call 203-265-5920
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
WANTED: Beast Rider medium dog seat with medium K-Noggles, used. Must be excellent condition & reasonably priced. Must include harness. Call (203) 235-2736
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS FREE-Spinet piano. Needs tuning. Call 203-265-9943
WEIGHT Set vinyl, 190lbs. $99. Call 203-269-1120.
RED BRICKS,#514 $100 firm. Call (203) 500-2946
TRAILER - 8’ long. Has body w/diamond plate floor. $300. Go-Kart, Red racer body, $200. Needs engine work. (860) 6215922
CEMETERY PLOT available for two with double depth vault at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Meriden. $1450. (203) 686-1927
SPALDING 6 player Croquet set, in orginal case. Excellent cond! $30. Call 860-828-6139
HEADSET USB good for anything with usb. $20 call 203 284 9255
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
BRAIDED rug handmade wool, oval. 10ft by 7ft. $85. Call 203-679-0575
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144
RECORDS- LP & 78. Over 100. first $60 takes all. Call Bob (860) 349-1212
ROCKING HORSE- “American Flyer” $35. (860) 224-1122
WANTED TO BUY
203-235-8431
CD PLAYER- Yamaha single disc with remote. $35. (203) 630-0708
THOMAS The Tank EngineRarely Used-bed/toybox combo-203-213-0144 $100
BABY Crib, Graco white metal crib. $ 60. Call 203-671-9297
FREE TREADMILL Call 203-535-5290 after 5pm
RARE book IN A DARK PLACE (Haunting in CT). $90. 203-238-1610
5 PKGS of 20 day and night fitted briefs with tabs $40.00 6391156
AWNING: Green canvas roll-up awning. 7’x6’. $25. (203) 2372117
BATTING HELMET and batting tee -$25.00; karate sparring gear $50.00. Great condition. call 203-265-3427
WEIGHT-LIFTING BELT-ALTUS 28-34W: $5.00. CALL 203-5354500
PORTABLE Singer sewing machine Buttonholer zig zag $75 cash firm. 203-237-4903 QUEENSIZE headboard & footboard, cherrywood. Good cond. No mattress. $100. 203-284-3417
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH
2ND GENERATION BUYS clocks, silverware, paintings, glass, china, old dolls, jewelry, pottery, toys, Meriden items. 203-639-1002
$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier. 203-530-8109 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.
HOUSES FOR RENT DURHAM 2 & 3BR Houses for rent. No pets. $850-$1100. Security + utilities. Call for details (860) 349-9114 DURHAM Hillside Close to town green. 3BR, 2 bath Ranch, panoramic views! Great rm all windows. Hdwd flrs, private paved road. 2 car gar. $1500/mo + utils. 2 mos. sec. No pets. 860-663-2566
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CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MIDDLEFIELD- Waterfront 2BR house for rent with dock. $1200 + utils. 9-12 month lease. Avail. 9/1. Call Erin 203-509-3628
MERIDEN Spring Hill, 1BR, stove & refrigerator. Heat & hot water. Security & references. $725. Colony Real Estate 203-235-5797
WALLINGFORD-3BR, 1 bath, off-st parking. 1st flr laundry rm. No pets/smoking. $1200/mo. Call 203-444-5722
MERIDEN- Quiet, cul-de-sac area. End unit in Whitney Ct. Spacious, 2BR, 1.5 bath, garage, newer appls. Laundry area, AC, deck, gas heat. No pets. Sec. & credit check. $990. Appt. 203-484-9196
WLFD 3BR. 2 full baths. Hdwd flrs, WD hkup, DW. Nice loc., double driveway. No pets. 203- 284-2077 or 203-654-6190
CONDOMINIUMS
MERIDEN-1BR condo. $800/mo + 1 mo sec dep. Heat & HW incld. No pets. Good refs required. Contact Ashley 203715-4723
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio/1BR apts From $650. Heat & HW incl. + 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 Br, 1.5 BA, W/D, central air, fresh paint, new carpets, covered garage, storage unit. $1100. 203-506-0316
FOR RENT
MERIDEN 2BR townhouse, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car gar. New flooring, painting & appliances. Laundry rm. No pets. $900/mo + sec dep. Call (203) 631-1534 MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR, 3rd flr. Heat & HW incl. $775/mo. Sec & refs. No pets. Call Andrea, Maier Property Management (203) 235-1000
WALLINGFORD - Clean 1 & 2 BR condos. All redone, hdwd flrs. Hillside & Elm Garden. 2 mos. sec. No pets. (203) 804-0169 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $730. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, access to courtyard. No pets. $950. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
MERIDEN - 2BR, 1ST FL-$750. 3BR, 2ND FL-$850. 1 1/2 Mth Sec. No Pets. No Utils. 187 Crown St. Call 646 713-4933 MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street Studio $575. HT/HW included No pets. 860-246-0613 MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN - Gale Avenue 2 BR 1.50 baths. 1st flr. $875. 2 BR, 3rd flr. $800/mo. utils incl. Both require 1 mo sec. No pets. (203) 634-1314
MERIDEN 108 Maple Street 2 1/2 bdrm., 2nd flr, recently renovated. W/D hook-up in basement. $900/month including Heat/HW 888-520-6786 x101
MERIDEN 2-3BR, 1st flr, Spacious, nicely remodeled. Hdwd fls. Laundry rm., appls incld. Off street park. Sherman Ave. 203634-6550 MERIDEN 3 room apt, stove & frig $625; Efficiency apt, 1 person, stove, frig, heat & light incl. 860-523-4135 before 8AM or after 6PM. MERIDEN 306 Britannia Street 2 BR, 1.50 Bath Condo. $950. Call Alex 203-213-3162 or George 917-696-2869
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 1st & 2nd flr units. Spacious 3BR, eat in kit. W/D hkup, porch. $825 + sec. No pets. 860-922-9825 or 203-843-1883 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $850 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229 MERIDEN- 3BR, 1st flr. Hdwd floors. Stove, Fridge, Washer & Dryer included. Section 8 approved. $1200. (203) 314-4964
MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd flr. 23 Meridian St. $800. Section 8 Approved. (860) 426-0658 Leave message. MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd flr. Brand new. Must see. 1 1/2 months sec. Credit check, no pets. Sec 8 approved. $850. 216 Hobart St. (203) 265-5980 Ask for Lisa MERIDEN 2BR, 2nd flr, off-st park, hdwd flrs, freshly painted. $750. 203-634-1881
MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com
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MERIDEN Clean, quiet, 1BR, 3rd Flr. New appliances & carpeting. Security/lease. $500/mo. Immediate occupancy. (860) 349-9085
2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Spacious 2nd flr, 1BR apt. off st. parking. $650. 110 Colony St Leave message (860) 426-0658 MERIDEN-Clean, quiet 1BR. $550/mo + utils. 1RM efficiecny, $475/mo + utils. On busline downtown. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042
MERIDEN- 1BR & 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.
MERIDEN-Large clean 5Rm, 2BR, 1st floor. W/D hookup, stove & refrig, front & rear porch. Off-st parking w/gar. Must See! $895 /month + security. 860-690-5555
MERIDEN- 1BR Summer Special $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Offer expires August 31. Open House July 18, 10am-6pm. For info 203-639-4868
MIDDLEFIELD- Small 1BR cottage. Walking distance to Lake Beseck. Short term or long term. Pets negotiable. $850. (860) 349-7056
MERIDEN- 1BR w/small office, in very quiet building in S Meriden. New kitchen, off st. parking, w/d facilities on site. 860-301-8705
PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919
MERIDEN. 1BR, stove & refrig, exc. cond. Ground flr. $650/mo. 203-238-1893
SOUTHINGTON 3 or 4BR, 2 bath. Call 860-637-2344
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org SOUTHINGTON- 1st flr, newly remodeled, 1-2BRs, w/d, c/a. Lg. deck, utils. included. Near 691 & 84. Avail. now (860) 426-0560 SOUTHINGTON- Apts now avail. $850/mo. Easy access to 84 & 691. Credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208 WALLINGFORD - Townhouse, 2 bedrooms, $885/month. Also, 2 bedroom Ranch Style, $875/ month. Call 203-213-6175/ 203376-2160 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 2nd Floor. WD Hookup, Off Street Parking, Trash Pickup. No pets. $650 per month. Call (203) 269-5333 WALLINGFORD 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $925/mo. Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse end unit. Beautiful area, yard. Granite counters, DW. WD hookup, garage, porch. No pets. $1050/mo + sec. (203) 631-6057 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st Flr, Lg rms, Clean, Laundry Rm, Trash Pick-Up. 1 1/2 mos sec, credit check. No pets. Sec 8 approved. $900. 24 Meadow St. (203) 265-5980 Ask for Lisa
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This was the paper that sold the house that Jack built. To speak with a Marketplace Advisor call today at (877) 238-1953.
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Friday, July 31, 2009 — Town Times Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
OPEN HOUSES
For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
Call Now!
(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 3rd Floor. Appliances included. No pets. Must have good credit. $780. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD 3rd flr. Sunny spacious 1 BR. Kit, LR, Office. New bath. Porch, W/D RM, off st parking. No smoking /pets. Credit ck. $725 + utils. 203-889-1940 WALLINGFORD Fair Street. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, quiet area, garage, patio. Christian Street, 3rd floor, 4 rooms, new hardwood floors. Please call 203868-1087 WALLINGFORD- 2BR, 1st flr, 5 rooms, central AC, W/D hookup, no smoking/pets. Credit check plus refs. $950 + utils. 203-376-2007 WALLINGFORD- 3BRS, 1 1/2 baths, private yard & off st. parking. $1300. No pets. No smoking. Call 203-265-1278 or 203-668-9024. WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3BR, 2 bathroom, 2nd & 3rd flr. Quiet, central location. $1025/mo. or best offer. No pets. (203) 676-7418
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-4 Rms, newly painted, Hardwood flrs re-done. $800/month + utils & sec deposit. No smoking. No pets. 203-269-1426 WLFD- Lge, spacious 5 rm, 2 BR apt, 2nd flr, freshly painted & updated. W/D hookup in bsmt. $1000/mo. + sec. No pets. (203) 284-3561 or 203-640-5249
MIDDLEFIELD to share a 2BR apartment. $400/mo. + 1/2 utilites. Call 860-575-3076
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
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS 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
OPEN SUN 7/26 12-5p. $95,000. Cheaper than your rent. 500 Darling St Unit 9Q in Southington. Comp renovated. New Maple cabinets, granite counters, tile mosaic backsplash, washer/dryer, microwave, oven. Gas heat. Fresh paint. Quiet area of complex. Low HOA fees 129/mo. Contact Pat @ 413-374-0926
Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference!
WLFD Put down the roots, move into a place of your own. Well maintained inside & out, 3BR Split on non-thru st. Only short distance to town. Gleaming HW flrs, level yd & curb appeal. $239,900. Call Sue 203-265-5618
Wallingford
HOUSES FOR SALE
New Listing!
AFFORDABLE Free computerized list of available properties in your specific price range and area. Free Recorded Message 1-800-314-1371 ID#1040 Mission Real Estate LLC
Lovely homes, quiet streets, great neighborhoods. Free list with pictures 203-213-2543 Trish Nunez Odermatt 186 Center St Wallingford
FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800-FLA-LAND (3525263) Florida Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker.
Looking for an affordable opportunity to live in Wallingford? Don’t miss this West side Ranch on almost half an acre $182,900.
Call Chuck (203) 265-5618
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
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.
Giving You Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!
WLFD Move right in! 3BR, 1 1/2BA Split in Cook Hill area. HW floors, updated kitchen w/stainless appliances. Large level lot. Great for summer picnics. $305,000. Call Fred 203-265-5618
WLFD $169,900 Spacious 2BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse with 2 car garage! Balcony overlooks wooded area for privacy. Fully applianced including washer and dryer. Linda 203-265-5618
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770
WLFD-LG. 1BR apt in small complex, lg. kit, w/d in unit, A/C, off st. parking, convenient location. $950 + utils. Yalesville Area. No dogs. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969 WLFD. 1 BR apts including heat & hw. Lease, sec, no pets. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101
WLFD $229,900-2BR 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
CHESHIRE Highly sought after 1st fl unit w/prime pkg steps away, 1BR, 1ba Condo in 55+complex. Quaint wooded area, park-like setting. Close to town, shopping, banks, etc. Heat & hot water in condo fee. A must see. $109,900. Fred 203-272-1234
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
WLFD-1st fl, MUST SEE! 2BR, 5 rm, EIK, remodeled bathrm, HW fl, 2 porches, w/d hkup, off-st parking. Heat, HW & trash pickup incl. $1250/mo. 203-464-1847
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101.
HOUSE SHARE/ROOMMATE3BR house in Middletown. $750. Call (860) 398-4737
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD. 2 BR, no pets, no smoking, off st parking, w/d hookups in bsmt. Call (203) 269-5733
ROOMMATES
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN - 618 E. Main, 800 square feet, off street parking. Call and Leave Message, 860628-0112 MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919
MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell With Loft & Full Basement. Includes acreage. $99,900 Financing Available 828-247-9966 code 45
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.
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
LOTS & ACREAGE
TEXAS 20 acres ONLY $13,5000- down $135.00 monthly. No credit check. Roads- Surveyed. That’s only 1.5cents per sq. ft.! Free Info. 1-800-887-3006 www.lonestarinvestments.com
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HHAs The VNA of South Central CT has full & part time benefited positions throughout New Haven and Eastern Fairfield county. You must be certified and have a car. Call 203-7775521, fax 203-787-5198, email: hr@vnascc.org. EOE Visiting Nurse Association of South Central CT
Is your merchandise "blending in?"
Tow n Times HELP WANTED Aerospace Quality Assurance PT - hrs may vary. Retirees Welcom. For more info call 203-379-0507 or email resume Mrichter@ctpersonnel.com
ASSISTANT UNDERWRITER Full time position for insurance E&S Wholesaler. Processing endorsements, reviewing inspections, rating, quoting & binding. Insurance experience a plus. High school education required. Good people skills. Organized. People friendly. Reliable. Vacation/health benefits. Fax resume to 203-6301504. Great opportunity!
Autobody Tech Start to finish. Must have own tools. PDR Exp a plus. Apply in person to:
Partyka Chevrolet 200 Skiff St, Hamden Or call 203-230-3310 Or Evenings 203-215-6837
CHURCH SECRETARY Plantsville UCC part-time For appl. info, see www.plantsvilleucc.org or call: 860-628-5595. Appl. deadline 8/24. DRIVERS: School Bus - P/T. No Experience necessary/Will Train. 866-496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com HAIRDRESSER, Exp’d, full time and part time. High commissions. Call (203) 269-6326
HELP WANTED CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERPUT A SMILE ON A CHILD’S FACE... and a memory in someone’s heart. If you enjoy working with children and have an interest in photography, we’ll train you to assist or take high quality school portraits. Paid training, benefits, fun working environment, seasonal work during the school year, early mornings. Please call 860-6283920 ext. 17
No experience necessary! HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES, Meriden, CT, needs qualified front desk associates/night auditor. Forward resume to fax: 203-443-5709 or email: Suman.nayak@gmail.com NAIL TECH who loves what they do. Experience with acrylics and gels. Professional environment with a friendly guest oriented atmosphere. High traffic, newly remodeled salon. Flexible schedule. Email nailcafe@comcast.net or call 203-687-7050
Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:
cash!
Nurse
LPN
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
Nursing Care That Makes A Difference Community Residences, Inc. is looking for dedicated LPNs to care for individuals with developmental disabilities in our Group Homes in Wolcott, Torrington and Winsted. We have 2 full-time positions and 1 part time on 2nd and 3rd shifts to cover the weekend. We offer ★ Competitive pay ★ Generous Paid Time Off ★ Full Benefits ★ 401K ★ 100% Company Paid Pension If you would like to work in a caring and compassionate environment, work with low staff to client ratios, and truly feel rewarded by your profession, please submit your resume to: CRI, Attn: Recruiter, 732 West St, Suite 12, Southington, CT 06489, fax: (860) 628-7606, Email: jobs@criinc.org or you may apply online at www.criinc.org At least one year of clinical experience is required
Bankruptcy Free Consultation
Operators are ready to take your ad now
Call 24 Hours-a-Day 7 Days-a-Week (203) 238-1953 or 1-800-228-6915 x2393 It’s About Time
Call anytime 203-439-9450 PART TIME Driver, retirees and others welcome. Call 203-2848989
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd, appls. Spring C/U. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!
We seek per diem pharmacists with hospital experience. General duties include drug information services, patient monitoring and sterile product preparation. Requirements: current CT licensure, and schedule flexibility Gaylord Hospital is a not-for-profit long-term acute care hospital specializing in the treatment of medically complex patients, rehabilitation and sleep medicine.
Email to: jobs@gaylord.org Please fax resumes to: 203-284-2733; We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PARALEGAL/Legal SecretaryFT w/exc benefits. Exp’d in Title XIX & Estate planning. Must have exc word processing skills. Fax resume to 203-639-3569 PRODUCTION MACHINIST Must have machine shop exp. Retirees welcome. Call 860-3498511 or fax resume 860-349-0084
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PROGRAM MANAGER for Literacy Volunteers to help volunteer tutors work successfully with adult students. Part time. Must have excellent organizational skills and experience in education. Send resume to info@lvagnh.org. ROOFING- Experience only. Registration & insurance a must. 860-349-8771. CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES/C Filling 20 P ositions Immediately Owens Corning Nationwide Contractor. Specializing in storm restoration. $100k income poss. Will train. Jeremy 866-932-9739 aspencontractinginc.com
CARPENTRY
Home Doctor Tiny repairs-Major renovations Carpentry, plumbing, elec, painting. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358
HOMETECH
Per Diem Pharmacist
HELP WANTED
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
REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com
PACKER Part Time/Full Time Light duty packing & warehouse work in Cheshire. Exc. working conditions. Mon-Fri.
ATTORNEYS
HELP WANTED
SALESPERSON Colony Ford of Meriden is expanding and would like to hire: A professional sales person with sales experience. Must be outgoing, personable, able to get along with a variety of clientele. Great commissions along with great hours and bonus packages. Part time or full time. Please call Ron DaSilva at 203-238-1100 at Colony Ford or email your resume to: rdasilva@stevensautogroup.com Screw Machine Operator- Repair & secondary machining exp a +. Retirees welcome. 860-3498511 or fax resume 860-349-0084 SECTY/Paralegal PT Daily. One man Litigation/WC Office. WP, E-File, Pay commensurate w/ exp. 203-284-9461 or 860-3490528 SUPERVISOR- Full time for janitorial account in Wallingford area. $12/hr. Benefits. Must have own transportation. 1800-688-1707 ext. 6301.
Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
203-235-8180 FREE ESTIMATES Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106
CT Reg #564042
COMPUTER SERVICES
ATTORNEYS
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, Discrimination, Health Care Denials & General Law. There are Laws to Protect You When Your Rights are Violated. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford. 203-774-4925
COMPUTER Set-up, Troubleshooting & repair. System cleanings and updates. Low rates. Call 860-770-4893
HELP WANTED
SOCIAL WORKER
HELP WANTED
Wallingford Public Schools is seeking CT certified candidates for a half-time Social Worker (middle/high school level). Position to begin as soon as possible.
TELEMARKETING/CUST SRV
Visit our website @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us for an application & mail ASAP to: Wallingford Public Schools Personnel Office, 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 or fax to (203) 949-6551. TEACHERS’ ASSISTANTS needed for Child Care center. Exp. preferred, but will train. Must be dependable & flexible. Call 860621-9770 for interview. LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
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
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
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
It's all here! Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953
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COMPUTER SERVICES 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 COMPUTER HELP SERVICES Training/service home or office. $40/hr Scott 860-638-7934
EXCAVATING BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Grading & Lawn renovations, Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577 FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301
CONCRETE & CEMENT FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493
DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459 CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033
CENTRAL FENCE CO. offers a complete line of quality fences for home, industry and commercial applications. Vinyl, wood, chain link and orin metal. CT Reg #560247. Call 860-628-7745 or 860-620-3601
GARAGE DOORS
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
DUMPSTERS GUTTERS 15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. $375 & $475- Home, Business or Job Site. We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122
CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521
HANDYPERSONS Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549
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
CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
SIDING
BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
FORMERLY Steven Indino’s Lawn Service. God bless him. Reopening under Maria & Pat Indino. If you’re not happy with your service, call us! Ask for Pat or Maria (860) 347-3753
MASONRY
ROOF CLEANING
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
A&D MASONS, LLC - Brick, block, stone. Chimney repair, sidewalks, patios. Free estimate. Call 860-573-8091 Ct. Reg#611930
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008
BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991
MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
PAVING
Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301
Roofs R Us Family run for 42yrs Siding, seamless gutters, windows. We Beat Any Quote! 203-639-8389 CT #573358
Gonzalez Construction Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
PLUMBING
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
POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-269-0135 TREE SERVICES
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE
★★★★★★★★
IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
203-235-1383 S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell 203-376-0355
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
CT Reg. #516790
FAHEY Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Gonzalez Construction
FIDERIO & SONS ROOFING
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
LAWN & GARDEN
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
★★★★★★★★
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.
All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355
ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
WE WEED GARDENS
LANDSCAPING
S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC
PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
ROOFING
C&M CONSTRUCTION
JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572
HEDGES PETE IN THE PICKUP
POWER WASHING
JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498
JUNK REMOVAL
HEATING & COOLING
Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
Quality Landscaping, LLC Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS
EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
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
MASONRY
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
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 Pruning, Mowing, trimming, hedges. All lawn maint. Top quality work. Ins’d. Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311
FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060
LANDSCAPING
Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! CT Reg#565514 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz A & M Roofing & Siding Windows, additions, decks. Immed. assistance. 203-550-1832 or 860-454-7369 CT Lic #547596
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521
75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
203-272-4216 Safety Pruning & Removals! Special storm season pricing Licensed Arborist. 75ft bucket Precise Tree
203-272-4216 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
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More from the LA Film Festival
July 31, August 1, 2, 2009
Our reporter on the scene, Dr. Tanya Feke, along with her friend Laurie Santos, took these pictures at the LA Film Festival the end of June. Left, Christian Bale signs an autograph. Below, rolling out the red carpet, and below that, the red carpet crush. Bottom row, our reporter Tanya at Starbucks, left, and Leelee Sobieski, right.
Mountain Ridge Resort 350A High Hill Road Wallingford, CT 06492 www.greatctjazz.org
The 23rd Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival Dates:
Friday, July 31 - 3 pm to 11:30 pm
Sat., Aug. 1 - 11:00 am to 5 pm and 6 pm to 11:30 pm Sun., Aug. 2 - Gospel Service 9:00 am, Antique Car Display 11:00 am, Bands start 11:00 am to 5 pm New Orleans style, blues, swing, big band sounds. New festival grounds just 4 minutes from I-91 Air-conditioned indoor venues, a large tent & pool side. Large swimming pool, tennis and games for the kids Dance lessons and dancing in all venues.
BANDS: Louis Ford and his New Orleans Flairs (LA) • Igor’s Jazz Cowboys (AZ) • Cornet Chop Suey (St. Louis, MO) • Ivory and Gold (CT) Blue Street (Fresno, CA) • JAS’M (CT) • Midiri Brothers (NJ) • Heartbeat Jazz Band (CT) • Jeff Barnhart All Starts (CT & Beyond) Sugarfoot Jazz Band (TGCTJF Youth Band) • Galvanized Jazz Band with Jane Campedelli (CT & FL) • Sarah Spencer (UK) Triple Play (CT) • The Festival All Stars (CT and beyond) • Wolverine Jazz Band (MA) • Freight Train (CT) • The Blue Lights (CT)
At Gate: $95/weekend pass, $45/session, $60/all day Sat., Children $6 Before July 24: $90/weekend, $40/session, $50/all day Sat. Special Sponsor: Be a Jazz Angel $160/3-day pass, special seating Call 1-800-HOT-EVENt (1-800-468-3836) see: www.greatctjazz.org Festival sponsors Horns for Kids www.hornsforkids.org 1119732
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