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Volume 16, Issue 20
Serving Durham, Middlefield and Rockfall
Friday, August 28, 2009
Goodbye, summer 2009!
Clockwise from far left, Scott Genest on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic; magician Chris Hurlbert entertains on the last day of Durham Summer Rec, sand artists at the Lake Beseck picnic, dancing at the Levi Coe end-ofsummer celebration, Joey McWaters and Emma Axelrod play “Sorry” at the DMYFS summer program, and Seamus Doyle makes a cool pool catch at the CVEF picnic.
Web update Last week’s question — “Are you covered by health insurance?” — was answered by 42 people by press time, with 88 percent saying “yes” and 12 percent saying “no.” We are obviously among the fortunate — but not all of us.
In this issue ... Business .........................23 Calendar...........................4 Durham Briefs ..........14-16 Libraries.........................22 Middlefield Briefs..17 & 20 Mini Pages .................27-28 Road Trip ...................11-12 Sports .........................23-24 Spotlight .........................21
Hello, school year 2009-2010!
Above, Iain Silver is one of the many very-soon-to-be kindergarteners taking the school bus for the first time. That’s why on Aug. 20, Brewster School invited parents and students to a program to learn about bus safety and what it’s like on the bus, left photo. You can see on Iain’s face how excited he is about the bus, or school, or both!
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Art Guild classes
The Art Guild of Middletown announces the beginning of fall painting classes. Pastel Painting with Ellie Bender will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Ellie is an outstanding pastel portrait artist and experienced teacher. Beginning and advanced students are welcome. Watercolor painting will be taught by Bivenne Staiger, who encourages a watercolor landscape painting style of rich color with strong dark contrasts. Bivenne is an award-winning artist and member of the Connecticut Watercolor Society. Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept 22, for a six-week term. Class sizes are limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served
Town Times Community Briefs basis. For class registration, call (860) 632-7334.
Corrections
Transfer station closed
We strive to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information available each week, but if you see something in Town Times that isn’t quite right, give our news department a call at (860) 349-8000, and we’ll do our best to make things right. The butterfly pictured on page 25 of the Aug. 14 edition was incorrectly identified as a monarch butterfly, when in fact it was actually an eastern tiger swallowtail. Pictured at left is a monarch butterfly.
The transfer station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day, but will be open on Tuesday, Sept. 8 instead.
K-Club chicken Fair talent show barbecue auditions On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 5:30-7 p.m., you are invited to the K Club on Main Street in Rockfall for a chicken barbeque with all the fixings. The $10 ticket includes chicken, chowder, baked potato, baked beans, cole slaw, corn on the cob, bread and dessert. Call (860) 346-9521 for tickets. You must reserve tickets in advance to attend.
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There’s still time to sign up for the Durham Fair Talent Show. This year, the talent contests will be split into a junior and senior group; the 21-and-younger group will meet at Center Stage on Saturday at 1 p.m. and an over-21 group will meet at Green Stage on Friday at 1 p.m. If interested in signing up, contact Wendy Manemeit at (860) 538-1221 or fill out an applicaiton at www.durhamfair.com Try-outs are on Saturday, Sept.12.
Miller’s Pond Hike On Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., join an Appalachian Mountain Club New Members Day Family Hike at Miller’s Pond State Park in Durham. This is an approximately four-mile hike on mostly moderate terrain. Leader is Janet Ainsworth; janetkainsworth@gmail.com ; (203) 530-7826.
Durham/Middlefield Youth & Family Services After School Program DMFYS offers an after school enrichment program at $10 per day, second child only $8. Tot Time Every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Tracy Wickwire at (860) 349-1139 for information. RockCats Stop by DMYFS and pick up your free tickets to the Sept. 1, 6:35 p.m., RockCats’ game. CPR Red Cross adult CPR classes will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public. Please call Nicole at DMYFS by Sept. 14 to reserve a spot. First Aid Training Red Cross training for the MOMs club will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn basic first aid and what to do until help arrives. Dance Back to School Dance on Friday, Sept. 18, for fifth and sixth graders, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Parents must sign children in and out. ***** DMYFS staff thanks National Paint and Wallpaper in Middletown for their donations of paint and supplies. As always, this business has come through for the center. ***** DMYFS is located downstairs at the Community Center, 405 Main St. in Middlefield. Visit www.dmyfs.org for calendar and info about DMYFS programs and services. If you are interested in volunteering or to register for any programs, call (860) 349-0258 or e-mail nmilardo.dmyfs@comcast.net.
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Durham P&Z approves hot dog stand, continues hearing on athletic facilities
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Durham Zoning Board of Appeals denies height variance for track lighting
ditorium can already fit lations restrict sound levels around 1,000 people, resident from going beyond 55 decibels By Chris Coughlin John Corona noted that peo- during the day and 45 at night. Special to the Town Times Various representatives of ple unable to use the 1,000-seat Nevertheless, DeFelice’s letRegional District 13 spoke be- bleachers will still visit the ter asked for photometrics for The Zoning Board of Appeals held a special meeting on the lighting, as well as elevafore the Planning and Zoning site during activities. Tuesday, Aug. 18, to discuss the proposed lighting at the new tion drawings for the site. Commission during a public DeFelice also felt that the track/athletic facility being built near Coginchaug High Members of the public such hearing held on Wednesday, various drawings for the proSchool. Aug. 19. The purpose of their posal should include the dis- as Kimberly Rider also quesThe zoning regulations have a restriction that no strucdiscussion was to receive ap- tances and names of residents tioned why the school was goture can be built above 35 feet. For the lighting at the new faing with artificial turf, feeling proval for putting in athletic neighboring the site as a sign cility, District 13 is requesting a 45-foot variance, so that the facilities along Pickett Lane. of consideration. A number of that grass would be better for lighting can be 80 feet high. With lighting at 80 feet instead of This will include reconstruct- these neighbors, such as the environment and the kids. 35 feet, the lights can be better focused on the field, and there ing the track to have eight 42- Karen Cheney, spoke up dur- According to Webb, though, On Any New Or Pre-Owned Vehicle will theoretically be less light pollution in the surrounding the turf proposed for the fields inch wide lanes, turning the ing the hearing with concern area. Also as a result of more focused lighting, the field will Frominto Colony Fordfor the disturbance four Purchased tennis courts five, Town Times caused by is an improvement on the mabe more well-lit, benefiting anyone using the new facility. terial used in the past and putting in artificial turf, and the proposed additional lightAnother reason for the higher lighting is that there is less AUG 28,While 2009 building a 1,000-seat bleacher ing and PA system. ar- shouldn’t cause any issues in risk of injury due to sporting equipment hitting the lights, the future. facility. A grandstand with a chitect Dick Webb 4c x said 4" that and it is less likely that something like a football will be hit PA system that operates at 56 the parking lot lighting is deOne miscellaneous issue over the lighting and lost in the night sky, falling on an undecibels is also planned, and signed to only cover the park- that Corona brought up is that suspecting player or spectator. 29 additional parking spaces ing lot, residents were still by using all available school Despite these reasons, some residents oppose the higher will be added to the Cogin- worried that it would spill land for athletics, the district lighting. One resident who lives near Coginchaug said that chaug parking lot along with onto their properties. As for will lack room to expand they were concerned that the additional lighting. While 80- sound, ZEO Geoff Colegrove See ZBA, page 14 See P&Z, page 14 foot tall light poles were pointed out that current reguplanned for the fields, these were turned down on Aug. 18 by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (See boxed article at right.) The school plans on proposing an amendment to the local zoning regulations that would allow the poles. However, school representatives otherwise held off on discussing the matter of field lighting to focus on the rest of the project. One concern for some residents is that the facilities would increase traffic problems throughout the area. "We can't thank you enough While traffic engineer Bruce for all you have given (our Hilson claimed that the fields won’t generate additional daughter) over the years." trips due to the assumed traf- Mrs. S, MDC Parent for 8 yrs fic volume created by the "You're the best dancer teacher anyone school already, this was disputed by both residents and could ever have!" - MM, MDC Dancer for 11 yrs commission members. ComJAZZ ✰ TAP ✰ BALLET ✰ LYRICAL ✰ POINTE ✰ PRESCHOOL ✰ HIP HOP missioner Frank DeFelice stated in a letter that the OPEN HOUSE & SUPPLY SALES: Sept 1st & 9th 4 - 6 pm school should conduct a traffic www.middlesexdancecenter.com impact study. Although it was Hurry, the Ford Advantage Plan pointed out that the school auBy Chuck Corley Special to the Town Times
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Farmers’ Market The Dudley Farm farmers’ market will run every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 24. The Dudley Farm is located at 2351 Durham Rd. (Route 77) in Guilford. There will be conventional and organic produce, baked goods, honey, jam, eggs, seafood, meats, cheese, knitted items, jewelry, cards and more. For info, call (860) 349-3917.
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August 31 Free Movie Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St. offers a free movie each Monday at 12:30 p.m. Today’s film is The Golden Boys with Rip Torn, Jonathan Edwards and David Carradine. Call (860) 344-3513 for information.
TUESDAY
September 1 Music on the Green Enjoy the music of the Middletown Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. at Union Park on the South Green in Middletown. For more information on this free concert, call (860) 343-6620, ext. 201. Join the Cub Scouts Middlefield Cub Scout Pack 33 invites all first to third grade boys to join their pack at a special meeting at St. Colman’s Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents and siblings are welcome to come meet the leaders. For more information, contact Jim Murray at (860) 759-0701 or jcmurray57@sbcglobal.net. Movie Screening MiTown Film Group, a mix of amateur and pro film folk in Middlesex County and beyond, is screening its second supershort (four-minute) film project Truly There at Durham Public Library at 7 p.m. A question and answer session will follow the screening and the public is invited (PG-rated). This film was written and produced by Liz Cipollina of Durham. Korn Open House Korn School in Durham will have an open house at 6 p.m.
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Family Caregiving Training Class Russell Library, 123 Broad St., in Middletown, offers free classes on family caregiving from noon to 2 p.m. and again from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. To register, please call Russell Library at (860) 347-2520. Choral Auditions The Greater Middletown Chorale will be holding auditions for new soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers on Sept. 1, 8 and 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at its office, located on the second floor of Holy Trinity Church, 381 Main St. in Middletown. GMC rehearsals are held immediately after auditions, from 7 to 10 p.m. for anyone who would like to stay. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Joe D'Eugenio, artistic director at (203) 288-3021 or email joedeugenio@hotmail.com.
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September 2 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. Cancer Survivors The Gaylord cancer survivors support group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Gaylord Hospital, Chauncey Conference Center in Wallingford. If you are a cancer survivor, you are welcome to bring a family member, caregiver or friend to share experiences, strength and hope with one another. For more information, call (860) 349-3443. Master Drummer Middletown Senior Center, 150 William St., will present Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng, a Ghanian master drummer at 11:30 a.m. Obeng has blended his homeland sounds with American jazz and blues to create a lively perucssion-
driven music that energizes any audience. Call the center at (860) 344-3513 for info.
THURSDAY
September 3 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. Woman’s Hike Meet at 9:30 a.m. at Mica Ledges in Durham for a lovely hike that will include a
pond, views across the valley and the selectmen’s stones. Bring lunch and water. Call Lucy at (860) 395-7771 or visit www.WomenOfTheWoods.org for information. Job Group Russell Library, 123 Broad St. in Middletown, provides an opportunity to network with other job seekers, as well as get the advice of expert professionals each Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Today’s guest speaker is Mary Dickerson, consultant for the Economic Development Commission from the town of Portland. Call (860) 347-2528 for info. Middlefield Historical The Middlefield Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Community Center on the first Thursday of each month through May. Everyone is welcome. Call (860) 3490665 for information.
FRIDAY
September 4 Business Networking The local chapter of Business Networking International will meet in the Levi E. Coe Library in Middlefield at 7:30 a.m. today and every Friday. Midstate BNI has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in business for local businesspeople through member referrals. Contact Kirk Hagert at (860) 349-5626 for information. Baked Bean Supper The United Churches of Durham will have the last baked bean supper of the
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summer in the air-conditioned Fellowship Hall, 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.
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September 5 Tag Sale Flea Market The Notre Dame Church in Durham will hold its monthly tag sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many items inside and out in the parking area, plus breakfast and lunch is available in the Church Hall. Vendor space is available by calling Bob Smith at (860) 349-0356. Farmers’ Market Dudley Farm farmers’ market will run every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Oct. 24. The Dudley Farm is located at 2351 Durham Rd. (Route 77) in
Guilford. There will be conventional and organic produce, baked goods, honey, jam, eggs, seafood, meats, cheese, flowers, soaps, baskets, knitted items, jewelry, cards and more. For info, call (860) 349-3917.
SUNDAY
September 6 12-Step Healing My Father’s House Retreat, 39 North Moodus Rd. in Moodus, offers a Catholic 12step healing program every first Sunday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The program teaches sharing and prayers for healing. Call (860) 873-1581 or visit www.myfathershouse.com for information.
MONDAY
September 7 Labor Day No school in D-13. Banks and Post Offices closed. Transfer station closed today, but open tomorrow, Sept. 8.
Girls needed for Goodspeed show Calling all girls! Here’s your chance to join a professional acting company. Goodspeed Musicals is holding auditions for local non-Equity child actors (girls ages 12-14) for its upcoming production of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter. Auditions will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Goodspeed’s Norma Terris Theatre in Chester. Auditions are for the role and understudy of Jane – Jane is a typical, modern 14-year-old, jaded and above it all, who has lost the meaning of Christmas but eventually finds it again. Actresses must have a contemporary pop sound and move well. All auditions are by appointment only. Appointments may be made starting immediately. Call Company Management at (860) 873-8664, ext. 387, Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Interested performers should bring a resume, photo and sheet music and be prepared to sing two short numbers: an up-tempo song and a ballad. Music must be legible and in the proper key (No lead sheets please). An accompanist will be provided. You will also be asked to read a scene that will be provided. Candidates must be available for rehearsals Nov. 10 – Dec. 4, 2009, performances at the Goodspeed Opera House Dec. 5 – Jan. 3, 2010. Rehearsals and performances occur in East Haddam, Conn. Candidates must be Non-Equity for the rehearsal and performance period. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition.
Obituary: Leora Stanton Griswold Walker
Leora M. Stanton Griswold Walker passed into God’s loving hands on Aug. 16, 2009. She would have been 92 on Sept. 20. Leora is survived by four children, including Barbara Carlin and her husband Bob, of Meriden. Memorial contributions can be donated to the Middlefield Federated Church Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 200, Middlefield, CT 06455. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Middlefield Federated Church, 402 Main St. in Middlefield. (Service info omitted from obituary last week.)
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Local Habitat takes ownership of Middlefield house By Sue VanDerzee
Almost two years after applying to take ownership of the house at 7 Ballfall Road in Middlefield, executive director Joyce Hatton Yarrow announced that the house was officially transferred to Middlesex Habitat for Humanity. The group hopes to begin rehabilitation work on the house later in the fall. Because the transfer from State Surplus Property took so long, Habitat has begun work on a rehab house at 51 Hubbard Street in Middletown. “We have to make sure we have the resources – volunteer resources especially – to work on both projects,” explained Yarrow, “but as soon as that’s set, we’re ready to go.” An applicant meeting was held earlier this week to begin
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Above, Paul Gilmartin, to choose a family for the BallPam Martin, Casey fall home. A family should be Cordes (chair of the in place when works starts, said Yarrow, so that they can sponsoring Conservacontribute their 200 hours of tion Commission), Bill sweat equity to the project. LaFlamme (ConservaThis will be the first Habition Commission tat home in either Durham or member), Liz Thody Middlefield, and Yarrow and Bill Smith in front could not be more delighted of a giant wagon of as she has been searching for sumac the group a suitable property in both cleared from the fence towns for a long time. line and ditches on White’s Farm open space property in Durham last Saturday. This wellShe was also pleased to anused property, accessed from Maple Avenue, has been the subject of concern lately with renounce that Middlesex Habigard to its maintenance and the amount of flooding experienced this summer. In response, tat for Humanity has been apthe Conservation Commission, who manages all open space, has scheduled several work proved for a full-time VISTA days. There will be another one tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 29, beginning at 9 a.m. Everyone volunteer to begin in Septemwith an hour or more to spare is welcome; come dressed to work and bring water. ber. Jack will be their ReStore/Volunteer Coordinator and help Middlesex Habitat find a warehouse type building for Middlesex Habitat to start a ReStore, which will lym_SS54_8_24:Layout 1 8/24/09 10:16 AM Page 1 make donated goods available for resale to the community. Apple Barrel open every day, 9am-6pm
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What’s new at this year’s Durham Fair?
The new Center Stage, constructed by volunteers. By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
It felt like it was just yesterday that we were enjoying fried dough and strolling through the barns and tents, but another Durham Fair is upon us and it’s only one month away. As you plan this year’s fair adventures, keep in mind that some things are new and some things have
changed, and we’ve got the details here so you know what to expect when September 25, 26 and 27th come around. Deb Waz, coordinator of revenue, said the Planning Committee, which she chairs, has spent a great deal of time this year meeting with all of the officers, coordinators, superintendents and assistant superintendents of the fair, soliciting input on what the var-
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ious departments would like to see for the future. “More than 300 individual ideas came out of those meetings, and we are working hard to divide them up into three buckets: short-term (now to two years), intermediate-term (two to five years) and longterm (five to 10 years),” she said. “Since we are an organization that operates as a group, our members will vote on the plan as we go along and accomplish our goals.” Entertainment Changes in entertainment? “Oh my goodness, yes, big changes,” stated Wendy Manemeit, head of Durham Fair entertainment. In light of a reduced budget for “big name” entertainers, Manemeit is trying something different for the Main Stage. Sunday will now be Connecticut Day where all the acts are representative of
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coordinator Michelle LaPointe said, cost aside, everyone is excited about the schedule they’ve put together. “I’m excited because it’s something different and it’s a break from what we’ve done in the past,” she said. “We can get more acts on one stage and definitely a lot more variety. These are Connecticut’s own entertainment people, and we’re proud to recognize the great talent here in our own state.” In addition, the Entertainment Committee, under the direction of Hans Pedersen, just built a brand new permanent Center Stage platform after having always rented a stage in the past. This is a result of the Planning Committee meetings, Waz explained. “Actually, (building the new stage) was pretty amazing in itself,” said Manemeit. “We saved thousands of dollars by building it with volunteers. (Pedersen) organized us very well and within two days it was built.” Friday “big name” entertainment will be Blake Shelton at 7:30 p.m. with The Guess Who on tap on Saturday, same time. Teen Night on Friday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. is new at Center Stage. There will be strobe lights and a fog machine for a seventh to 12th grade dance. Also new this year is a “senior” talent show for people over 21 years old, and it will be held at the Green Stage. The under-21 talent show for “juniors” will be at Center Stage as usual. See announcement on page 2 for more details. LaPointe explained that separating the talent show contestants into two groups will hopefully encourage more people to sign up. “We don’t get too many adults trying out, it’s mostly young people,” she said. “Also, it’s hard to judge a cute six-year-old girl against older talent, so this will provide more consistency and be a different kind of a show all around.” Finally, Kids’ Place is adding a cow plop bingo contest among the games, activities and famous mini pedal tractor pull entertainment. Relocations Sue Cipriani, head of the Discovery Center, is excited See Fair, page 24
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Durham selectmen move emergency facilities proposal forward to town meeting on Aug. 31 By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times
(The agricultural easement means that the property can never be developed, but ownership can be transferred just like any other property.) All the selectmen supported the project and approved a motion to communicate their endorsement of the easement to the BOF. The board approved $2,871.07 in tax refunds and reviewed the June 2009 fiscal analysis. Francis said the fiscal year ended with a positive balance of $41,000 — “which is amazing … thanks to everyone’s cooperation and the success of the town’s deficit reduction plan.” The year will end with an undesignated fund balance of 9.73 percent of the ‘09-’10 total budget because it was dipped into many times last year. Francis told the board that Robert Fulton, chair of the Ethics Commission, along with commission members, has spent months putting together a code of ethics for the town. They set a public hearing date for Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall to seek public comments on the Code of Ethics. A copy of the code can See Facilities, page 10
Dick Porter clears brush at White’s Farm on Maple Avenue in Durham last Saturday. Interested people are invited to another work day this Saturday, Aug. 29, at 9 a.m. Bring water and dress in work clothes.
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At the Aug. 24 Board of Selectmen’s meeting, the board discussed the Public Safety Facility Renovations Planning Committee report and agreed to move forward with phase one, the conceptual study/design phase and schematic design/development phase. The committee has selected a firm and is asking for $95,000 to cover phase one. First Selectman Laura Francis reported that $113,000 is in the reserve account for the renovation. The board set a special town meeting for Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall to transfer $95,000 from reserve account #9480 Emergency Services Facility to fund phase one as recommended by the Board of Finance (BOF) at their Aug. 24 meeting. The meeting will also consider the transfer of $30,000 from Building Maintenance Reserve to Town House Road Water Connection as recommended by the BOF; to approve transfers totaling $119,017 for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009; to approve car-
ryovers into the 2009-10 budget totaling $89,844; and to approve transfers to reserve totaling $34,548 for the 2009-2010 budget year. Conservation Commission chair Casey Cordes spoke to the board about a permanent conservation easement on Maiden Lane resident Jim Scott’s 42-acre property through the Connecticut Farmland Trust. Cordes made the same presentation to the Board of Finance who wanted a recommendation from the selectmen to move forward. The town has been asked to partner with Scott by paying his expenses for setting up the trust. Scott is offering the land for public access, though Cordes said Scott is primarily interested in making Ball Brook available as an outdoor laboratory for stream studies. Cordes noted the soil is classified as agriculturally important and the easement is a wonderful gift as the land would remain prime agricultural land forever. Francis stated she is looking to get the town mentioned in the easement, and perhaps get it named as having right of first refusal should Scott decide to sell.
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It’s been a crazy summer mer. Of course, in Florida Sue VanDerzee this year. Until about two many districts have been in weeks ago, many folks were session for several weeks alasking whether we ever ready, and a few Connectiwould have a summer in cut districts started even 2009 – at least a summer earlier this week, but if it isthat felt like summer – you n’t the earliest calendar know, hot and sunny and sticky. date District 13 has ever started, it’s cerThen came the last two weeks, and heat tainly the longest time before Labor Day. and humidity arrived with a vengeance. Partially that’s because Labor Day is as This belated arrival was not a moment too late as it possibly can be this year – the soon because if summer hadn’t arrived first Monday of September can’t fall any then, students and staff in our local Dislater than Sept. 7. trict 13 schools would have missed out on Nevertheless, and no matter when Labor those distinctive sticky, sweaty southern Day falls, the first day of school is really New England feelings. the beginning of the year for many people. Thankfully, the worst of the heat and hu- It’s a “let’s get back to a regular schedule” midity seems to have abated as I sit in my and “let’s start a new project” time of year. office on Wednesday. That’s good because So, as the kids board those big yellow school starts tomorrow, a full 12 days bebusses, let us be the first to wish you a very fore Labor Day, the traditional end of sumhappy and healthy new year!
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Thank you, CVEF
Thank you to the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation (CVEF) for hosting the community picnic at Camp Farnam. What a nice event! Our family enjoyed swimming in the huge pool and, of course, the treats from the ice cream truck! It was also nice to see friends and other families enjoying the basketball courts, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court and playscape. Also, kudos to everyone who has worked on all of the improvements at Camp Farnam…it really is a gem! Tammy Burt, Rockfall (See photos on page 25.)
Not a wasteland
I have heard White’s Farm (in Durham) described as a wasteland! So many cool critters live there: egrets, herons,
indigo buntings, Baltimore orioles and bobolinks. The woodpeckers and the egrets love the dead trees. Dragonflies and bullfrogs do a number on the mosquitoes! I’ve been walking down there for a year taking pictures of many of the beautiful critters and plants that live there. I saw that many “Friends of White’s Farm” were busy over the weekend, cutting and hauling. Locals want the field the way it was 50 years ago, but it was a working farm then. The word ‘Coginchaug’ means “long swamp;” that suggests it’s been naturally swampy for centuries. Without the constant work and resources to keep it farmland, it will revert to its natural form, a swamp, which IS an essential part of our ecosystem and of the Durham aquifer below. Maybe there are ways to make areas more useful, yet appreciate what is naturally already there. Hopefully any more cutting
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will be WITH the environment rather than AGAINST it. We’re not trying to turn it into another sterile lawn, planted with maple trees that can’t handle the water, right? I have a few ideas: Cut PATHS rather than do a full scale cutting of the plants already there. Open up a few areas so people can appreciate all that is wonderful, while keeping it hospitable to the resident critters. Leave the good plants like cattails and grasses that soak up water and that are important to the critters for food and shelter. Leave some shade and plant growth near the stream to keep the stream from eroding and warming. (The stream in Wadsworth Park is changing radically as the shade of the hemlocks no longer keeps it cool and protected.)
wetlands. People and critters like them, too! I’m going to share a little movie I made, “Reflections; The Beauty that is White’s Farm” at the Durham Fair. Airplanes fly there, people walk there year round, kids explore the stream, and dogs can run free, safely and responsibly there! Critters that like a wetland environment thrive there. The bobolinks come ALL the way from Argentina to sing and raise their babies specifically in that field that serves as the Durham Fair parking lot, year after year. White’s Farm is beautiful, unique and very special; we are so lucky to have it. (Thank you, White family!) It may not be what you remember, but it is no wasteland. Beth Manley, Middlefield
Work WITH the ENVIRONMENT you have. Plant only trees/shrubs that can handle a lot of water, that way you’ll have fewer trees dying and the rest will help with the excess. Without trees there is no buffer to stop the water runoff and erosion into the stream, thus making the problem worse. Trees also protect the aquifer that one day may be important for drinking. Willow, tulip tree (beautiful!), red maples, pin oak, winterberry, quaking aspens (cool!), white cedar, dogwood, buttonbush, azaleas, viburnums thrive in
Tom Muzik, Marigold the Cow (aka Chloe Petersen), and Mark Fiderio hard at work constructing the new stage for the upcoming fair.
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Dear Editor: The oppressive heat and hard labor didn’t keep a group of dedicated volunteers from building a new stage at the Durham Fairgrounds last weekend. Yes, I said a stage! The Durham Fair Association are now proud owners of a brand-new permanent 24 x 40 beautiful center stage. Not only will it be a great asset during the fair, but a fabulous venue for our community to utilize. Special thanks to the builders: Hans Pedersen, John LaPointe, Jim Libby, Dylan Pedersen, Lauren “nail gunner” Falanga, Ken DiVito, Mark Fiderio, Tom Muzik, Bill Currlin, Michelle LaPointe,
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Change is the operative word
Complete the state budget
A new school year delayed openings or Susan Viccaro always brings with it building closings. some changes, and Superintendent of Schools This service, which this year provides will significantly imchange galore. The prove our ability to biggest change that communicate with will be immediately parents, is part of the noticeable is located notification system at the entrance to each building. used by the town of Durham, but will There you will view, either to the left be provided through a module or the right of the door, a silver rec- geared specifically for the school distangle with a push button. Doors will trict. More specific information on remain locked, and all visitors will how to enroll will be forthcoming afbe allowed entrance to the building ter the start of the school year. through the use of buzz-in stations. Related to the above is our request Pushing the button alerts office staff. to have email communication with They then have the ability to re- all parents and guardians. This will spond via voice and will release the allow us to send a variety of informalock. While this new procedure may tion via email, while saving signifitake some getting used to, it is being cant dollars in paper and postage implemented to increase the safety costs. Of course, any parent or and security of students and staff, guardian without computer access our number one priority. The major- will still be able to receive paper ity of schools across the state have copies, but we are encouraging all similar systems at their entryways. parents with email access to agree to District 13 was fortunate to have se- receive information electronically. cured a Homeland Security grant to Early this year we will also be askpay for the majority of the security ing parents to sign waiver forms if improvements found in all six build- they know that their child will not be ings. taking the school bus. Many parents A second significant change is the choose to drive their children to and new roofs currently being finished at from school. A number of students at Memorial and John Lyman. These new Coginchaug drive their own vehimetal roofs certainly change and im- cles. If we can ascertain how many prove the look of each building and students will not be utilizing the bus also address long-standing issues. The system, we may be able to shorten roofs have a life expectancy of 40 years and consolidate routes, which will, and qualify for partial reimbursement in turn, save money. from the state. Later this fall we hope to see some If you visit Coginchaug or Korn activity regarding the construction schools, you will be pleasantly sur- of the new track, field and tennis prised to see reading room additions courts. We are currently in the at both schools located off of the ex- process of applying for all the peristing libraries. These beautiful sun mits needed and working with the lorooms were added with donated cal boards and commissions for their funds at no cost to the taxpayers and approval. The three wells slated for provide a wonderful space for relax- Brewster, Lyman and Memorial are ing and enjoying a good book! We in the design phase, and we are waitwill be offering an open house at ing for approval from the various both buildings in the future so the agencies that govern and oversee public may come and see what we this process. are so excited about! While the 2009-10 school year will Another change that will happen bring many changes, culminating in after the start of the year is that par- the approval of a new Strategic Plan, ents and staff will have the option to what hasn’t changed is the commitreceive email, phone messages or ment of the board and the entire staff text messages regarding school to providing a high quality educaemergency notifications. These will tion for all students. It’s going to be include early dismissals, snow days, an exciting year in Region 13!
marks coming from The state of Conthe negotiations are necticut is currently not only deceiving, facing an $8 billion but are clearly inacdeficit. Interest is accurate. For incumulating and Constance, no one from necticut’s economy is either political parsluggish at best. ty is advocating Tough decisions must grounding LifeStar, be made. Spending but instead the cuts, however unpopfunding mechanism ular, must occur. Our could possibly be elected officials at the changed to save the State Capital must John Szewczyk, Durham state much needed cease the political funds. Also, there is posturing and showno one advocating manship and comclosing libraries as plete the state budget. some elected offiAlthough how much cials have stated. longer our state can These current scare function without a budget is still up for debate, most tactics and two-second sound bites, everyone will agree that the lack of a while maybe good for a vote or two, budget almost two full months after end up being extremely destructive the July 1 deadline is clearly unac- to the legislative process. Neither ceptable. It is the residents of this party can obtain everything they destate who will continue to suffer sire. But I strongly urge the elected state officials in Hartford to negotiwithout a state budget. Without a budget, local govern- ate in good faith, make the necessary ments, school districts and social spending cuts, resist the urge to imservice agencies are left in limbo plement large tax increases, and even as the school year in many mu- complete the budget as soon as possinicipalities has already begun. Busi- ble. Our residents deserve it. As always, please contact me at nesses, too, are having a difficult time planning for the next year with- Jszewczyk@townofdurhamct.org with questions, concerns and comout a definitive corporate tax rate. Furthermore, some of the re- ments.
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Some typical homeowner questions I just had new cabiJason nets installed in my kitchen. What type of cleaners can I use to keep my cabinets clean? Insider tip: We have had good success cleaning cabinets
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Back to school safety for your college student As summer ends, quire immediate families are preparmedical attention. Submitted by the Durham ing to send their chilKnowing how to Public Safety Committee dren off, some for the treat minor injuries first time, to live in can make a differcollege dormitories, ence in an emerresidence halls and gency, or stop a miapartments. In addition to giving your nor problem from becoming an children extra blankets, towels and emergency. Review simple first aid pizza money, give them some items measures with them, and provide that will help keep them safe. them with a few basic supplies to Give them gifts of safety: a fire ex- help stop bleeding, prevent infectinguisher, a first aid kit, a smoke tion, assist in decontamination and detector and a weather alert radio. relieve insect bites. By having these Before they go off to school, ensure basic supplies, they will be better they understand the importance of prepared. being prepared for any emergency. Smoke detector: In the event of a Fire extinguisher: They should fire, a smoke alarm can save lives. A have a fire extinguisher capable of smoke detector is an important dealing with a variety of fires, in- means of preventing fatalities by cluding kitchen grease fires, electri- providing an early warning signal cal fires and fires caused by an open — so they can escape. Most dormitoflame such as a candle. Review the ries and apartments have or are remethod of operation for the particu- quired to be equipped with smoke lar fire extinguisher you purchase alarms — but having a battery-powwith them, so they are ready in an ered second one will give them and emergency. you a lot of comfort. First aid kit: Many injuries are See Safety, next page non life-threatening and do not re-
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cabinets with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture from spills and after cleaning. Do not use cleaners that contain ammonia, waxes or silicones. Ammonia will harm the finish on your cabinets, while waxes and silicones will build up over time, damaging the finish as well. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or powered cleansers on your cabinets. Do not let your wet dish towel hang or rest on your cabinets. Always keep in mind that moisture is especially damaging to cabinetry. Here are tips for homeowners when it comes to painting. Insider tip: If you hate how paint builds up on the inside lip of a paint can after you pour some out, try this: Using
a hammer and awl or screwdriver, poke two or three holes in that lip. The paint will drain back into the can and not get pushed out when you close the lid. Insider tip: Here is a tip to get nice clean lines where the paint on your walls meets the paint on your ceiling. Purchase a tube of caulk that is a match to your ceiling paint. Paint your ceiling before your walls. After you paint your walls, apply a small amount of caulk where the walls meet the ceiling. This thin line of caulk will cover up wall paint that has touched the ceiling and give you a nice clean line. What can I do to spruce up my home without going overboard? Insider tip: An affordable way to change the look and feel of your home is to upgrade the trim work. Door
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casings, window casings and baseboard trim can be replaced and will make a big impact without breaking the bank. You may want to consider having a professional do this work if you do not have the tools or know-how. Crown molding makes a huge impression when added to your house. This is more difficult and costly to have installed but very rarely do people regret purchasing it. In formal rooms, chair rail and other decorative moldings can also be installed to bring new life to your current rooms.
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Weather alert radio: Weather alert radios can broadcast storm forecasts, wathes, warnings and other information from the National Weather Service (NWS). Weather radios can be programmed to receive information specific to your residential area or county. Students away from home often do not tune into local media and may not be aware of pending hazardous weather conditions. Teach them “Two Ways Out”: College-age students may socialize by visiting nightclubs, restaurants or residences that are unfamiliar to them. Teach them to identify at least two ways out when they first enter these establishments. In the event of smoke or a fire, the doorway they used to enter may not be visible or may be too crowded to serve as an exit.
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be accessed on the town website at wwww.townofdurhamct.org or by stopping at the town clerk’s office. The selectmen reviewed and approved a local traffic authority service request for speed control and posted speed limit sign on Haddam Quarter Road and a horse traffic sign on Stagecoach Road. In other business, Francis is looking for comments and suggestions for the website redesign that is in progress. She noted that research is being done to make it interactive and a social networking tool. She said other municipalities and state sites have used networks such as Facebook because “like it or not, it’s a powerful tool.” In an update on the crossing guard, Francis said she is meeting with state legislators on Aug. 28 to propose a statute language change to be able to use the guard. Currently, the crossing guard is not allowed to direct traffic at Pickett Lane and Route 17 because she is not a uniformed officer. The selectmen agreed they do not want to lose the guard, and Francis said there is money in the budget if she can be used elsewhere to ease traffic flow. Francis hopes the meeting will determine some changes to ease traffic having to do with buses at the intersection.
In new business, Francis read off the July police report. “There were lots of tickets given out in the last few months, so much so that Sergeant Calvo thought we’d get complaints about them, but we really haven’t,” Francis announced. Francis also attended an energy workshop with an energy task force member. She reported that the state is giving tools to benchmark energy use in municipal buildings that requires some training to use. She was also happy to announce she will be applying for the DECD housing grant that makes home improvements possible for those who qualify. The selectmen approved a proclamation designating the month of Sept. 2009 as Leukemia and Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month. They also accepted a resignation from the Historic District Commission and approved a resolution for the First Selectman to enter into an agreement with the DEP forestry division for an America the Beautiful Grant. Francis noted that the board did this last year, but this year’s trees will be planted on Howd Road. They also approved the use of town roads on Sunday, Sept. 13, for the Hospital for Special Care/Manes & Motions benefit ride. Every Thursday, 3-6 p.m. on the Durham Green. Rain or shine.
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Cross-country road trip memories 2007 (Last in a summer series) By Sue VanDerzee Whenever I think about roads, the first image that comes to mind is Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken.” That seems an especially sad, glass-half-empty vision of roads, however. What about the roads taken after all? In this issue, as District 13 students head back to school, we bring you the last of our summer Road Trip Memories series. Enjoy! Despite all the information available instantly on line to those planning trips, and my husband is an excellent trip planner, there are still surprises out there. On our second cross-country trip, which we took two summers ago, one of those surprises was wind farms. Now I’ve seen pictures of such things; we even buy our energy from the local green alternative which uses wind power as part of their energy mix, but nothing quite prepares you for a trip down a two-lane highway in Iowa with windmills on the left and on the right, sprouting like giant crops from flat green fields. It was downright exciting and didn’t make any guidebook as far as I know. And if Iowa was inspirational, then Texas
was simply amazing. There, the wind farms are as gigantic as the state itself and share horizon room with the occasional oil derrick. Talk about the living history of energy generation ...
Yes, every inch of this block-square building is covered with corn mosaics. Iowa’s newest crop — wind turbines — matched only by those of Texas. As we drove out of Iowa and turned north, we headed towards one of those oddlynamed places – the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota. Ever been there? If not, I advise a stop next time you’re out that way; according to Wikipedia, 500,000 people a year drop in. The Corn Palace was originally constructed in 1892 as a larger than life advertisement for the fertility of South Dakota soil. The idea was pioneers on their way west would be impressed and stop and settle in the area. The Palace was rebuilt in 1905 and again in 1921, with a design by the architectural firm Rapp and Rapp of
Chicago. Moorish domes and minarets were added in 1937, giving it the distinctive appearance that it has today. However, Mitchell’s Corn Palace is built out of reinforced concrete, not corn, but every spring its exterior is completely covered with thousands of bushels of native South Dakota corn, grain and grasses that are arranged into large murals. Typical themes are “South Dakota Birds” or “A Salute To Agriculture.” It costs $130,000 to decorate the Palace annually. Locals take great pride in the Palace’s “corn-septual art” and “ear-chitecture.” The local radio station’s call letters are KORN. (Mitchell isn’t called the Corn Capital of the World for nothing.) The Corn Palace serves as a huge auditorium for touring celebrities
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And have you ever traveled on Route 80 through the salt flats of Utah? Now, somehow I had imagined a salt beach around the Great Salt Lake, maybe a mile or two of very, very white sandy shore. Not so. The salt flats extend for a hundred miles, white as far as the eye can see, relieved close to the highway by the occasional roadside construction of rocks arranged to proclaim undying love or the ubiquitous peace sign. Under 80+ degree heat, the salt shimmers in the sun like snow. You almost expect to see polar bears ... Then, there’s the famous California coastal highway, or
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We at Town Times hope you’ve had opportunity this summer to gather and savor your own road trip memories. In the end, life is all about the journey.
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houses. DiNatale’s Catherine Drive home is about a mile from the rifle range, separated by Ulbrich Reservoir and TriMountain State Park. “Clearly, if he’s been shooting on his own property and is now removing and bringing in new material, there’s a concern,” said Martha Dean, the range’s other attorney. Helrich said he believed the attorneys involved in the case set a date for an inspection of DiNatale’s property last Friday. DiNatale is represented by T.J. Morelli-Wolfe, a New London attorney. When called for comment Friday, Wolfe responded that he “would not feel comfort-
able continuing this conversation,” and referred the call to DiNatale. Joe LaRosa, one of the owners of the LaRosa Construction Co., said he received a call from DiNatale Friday afternoon informing him that he could not accept any more fill for the time being. LaRosa said an employee initially informed him of DiNatale’s interest in the fill. “A guy in the office ended up bumping into him, and somehow they got on the subject that he was looking for it,” LaRosa said. “We (didn’t) advertise it.” Robert Bass, Meriden’s public works director, said
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Despite these concerns, many residents spoke out in support of the project. Students, teachers and various club leaders pointed out that the current track is unsafe, while the tennis courts are unusable and beyond simply refpairing since the ground underneath has shifted. Resident Lori Testa stated that her freshmen daughter currently has no place to run, while Phil Harper felt that high school sports serve as an important aspect of school due to the team-building involved. While many pointed out that the school’s track has been nearly unusable for years, Corona noted that the school could have repaired both the track and tennis courts years ago without zoning commission approval by simply using the currently approved site plan. Due to the pending matter of the lighting amendment, the commission chose to keep the hearing open, continuing it to their Sept. 2 meeting. Public hearings are held to allow commission members to hear what the public has to say as well as to gather more technical information, if neces-
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opposed by members Dick Eriksen, Dave Foley, Ralph Chase and George Eames, while members Catherine Deveaux, Tom Russell, Mike Geremiah, Stu Keating and Jim Kowolenko voted in favor of it. The commission also set its operating schedule at 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the months of April through October. Furthermore, the permit will require a yearly review every April. Other business In other business, ZEO Geoff Colegrove stated that he received a complaint regarding a business operating on Parmelee Hill Road. According to the complaint, the business is selling chickens, rabbits and other items on the site. Although farming is allowed without a home occupation permit, Colegrove feels that part of the business may not qualify as farming and thus require a permit. For now, he said he’s proceeding with caution regarding the situation. One other matter the commission took care of was to renew Tilcon’s earth excavation and removal permit. P&Z approved it unanimously, only stopping to note that the tonnage of excavated material is significantly less than prior years due to the economy.
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lights would shine on their houses, affecting their property value and that the lights would be generally intrusive. John Corona also made the point that if the board approves this variance for the lighting, it could be seen as setting a precedent for future projects in town. Although high lights would be nice for the facility, Corona noted that people aren’t deprived of reasonable use of the property without the 80-foot lights. If
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Environmental scientist Ben Rieger described the two wetland areas under discussion. Wetland One, immediately adjacent to the southeast corner of the existing track, is permanently flooded, manmade, and an isolated system with no native soils which essentially functions as a drainage swale. He explained that water enters from the track, flows linearly into the catch basin and intersects the storm water system. It has little to no habitat value and no wildlife vegetation. Wetland Two, located off the southwest corner of the track on the Stannard property, contains wetland soils, wildlife grasses, sediment reduction elements and connects to a natural stream. Unlike Wetland One, it is a high quality habitat with a mix of forest, wet mead-
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ow and grassland. It is easily accessed by the public and could serve as an outdoor classroom and a nature watch area. Rieger later said Wetland One, by definition, is a ditch used for conveying water. It is an “overgrown, unmaintained ditch,” while Wetland Two contains significant volume and a variety of wetland soils and plants.
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the board allows this variance, then “What’s to stop a resident from putting up an 80-foot tall lighting system near their house to illuminate their property?” he asked. Another resident countered by pointing out that the town is going to sink about $3 million into the facility, so why not get as much return out of the investment by letting people use the facility into the evening. Ted Lombardo, athletic director, made the point that the lights are not going to be used by the school sports teams at all during the winter and summer, and that they would only have to be used in the spring by the sports teams on rare occasions. The majority of the time the lighting would be used by sports teams would be in the fall, and even then it would only be necessary for less than 20 games. When there are night games, Lombardo could not imagine the lights being used any later than 9 p.m., which “isn’t that late.” A representative from Misco, a company who might end up designing the lighting system, chimed in, saying that the lights could be shut off remotely using a cell phone or a laptop, so the lights could be shut off at any time. The representative also brought up the difference between seeing the light versus being illuminated by the light. While it is true that residents living close to the school will be able to tell when the lights are on, the Misco representative noted that Misco operates under strict guidelines to ensure that neighboring properties would not be illuminated by the lighting. After much discussion between members of the public and of the Board, the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 against the 45-foot variance permitting the proposed lighting system.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because the wetland drains to a storm drainage system rather than directly into a watercourse. He said they will check on this, and noted that the size of the conservation easement is roughly the same as the wetland being filled. It will expand to include the upland area down to the southern property line and extend east to the highest contour that captures Wetland Two,
and square it off to the north. It would encompass two acres and be approximately 90,000 square feet, with 50,000 square feet in the review area and 40,000 square feet in the wetland. In response to a question about run-off effects, Rieger said District 13 does not use pesticides or herbicides on their fields, but it will be recommended to use slow-acting fertilizers. He noted there would be no change in water volume based on tweaking of the design. When asked about older pipes containing dan-
gerous materials like asbestos, Webb had no concern, explaining that the 30-inch pipes and contributory pipes have been video inspected. No problems were found and there is no reason to discontinue their use. John Corona asked why the track was not being left at its current dimensions with six lanes since the interior could actually accommodate a football field? Webb explained that the field is not safe because it comes too close to the touch line and
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catch basins. He added that the number of lanes has nothing to do with the inside dimension. And because soccer is the main sport played on the inner field, the design was chosen to accommodate this. After Webb sited four regulated activities planned for the new complex, he and Rieger reviewed the five alternative concepts that were considered during the early design stages. Finally, a motion was made to approve the project as presented, including the applicant’s supplemental materials and maps dated July 6, 2009, with the following conditions: 1. Increase in conservation easement to approximately 90,000 square feet, 2. Additional plantings, 3. Confirmation notification that this project does not fall under the Army Corp of Engineers jurisdiction; and 4. Modify plan to a two-to-one slope between practice fields and Wetland Two. The mo-
tion passed unanimously. In other business, prior to the public hearing, the commission approved the site plan submitted by Tilcon Tomasso for renewal of Earth Excavation and Removal Permit on the south side of Wallingford Road. Geoff Colegrove reported that Tilcon was scheduled to appear before P&Z at their August 19 meeting. Although they failed to apply specifically to IWA, this agency must review the site plan prior to any action being taken by P&Z. According to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture maps, there does not appear to be any activity within the review area, however the maps are not very sophisticated, Colegrove said. The wetlands on the 1,000-acre property, which has four to five acres of quarries, include a small sedimentation pond and some intermittent streams. (From minutes/Stephanie Wilcox).
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(All meetings will be held at the Durham Library unless otherwise noted. Check the town Web page at www.townofdurhamct.org for agendas and last-minute changes.) Saturday, Aug. 29 9 a.m. — Clean-up at White’s Farm property on Maple Ave.; dress for working, and organizers will make sure you have a task you can do; if you have rakes, clippers, loppers, etc., bring them along. Monday, Aug. 31 7:30 p.m. — Clean Energy Task Force at Town Hall 8 p.m. — Special Town Meeting to discuss end-of-year transfers. Tuesday, Sept. 1 6:30 p.m. — Public Safety Committee 7 p.m. — Fire Department Trustees at the firehouse 7:30 p.m. — Midstate Planning, 100 DeKoven Dr., Middletown Wednesday, Sept. 2 6:30 p.m. — Volunteer Ambulance Corps at ambulance bldg. 7:30 p.m. — Planning and Zoning Commission 7:30 p.m. — Cemetery Company at Town Hall Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day — Town offices and schools closed. Tuesday, Sept. 8 7:30 p.m. — Library Board of Trustees 7:30 p.m. — Conservation Commission 8 p.m. — Fire Company at the firehouse 8 p.m. — Historic District Commission Wednesday, Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. — Public Hearing on Code of Ethics Town Hall Thursday, Sept. 10 7 p.m. — Public Safety Facility Renovation Planning Committee at Firehouse 7:30 p.m. — Zoning Board of Appeals at Town Hall Friday, Sept. 11 7 p.m. — Board of Assessment Appeals at Town Hall Saturday, Sept. 12 10 a.m. — Board of Assessment Appeals at Town Hall to appeal motor vehicle assessments only Monday, Sept. 14 7 p.m. — Board of Selectmen at Town Hall 7:30 p.m. — Inland Wetlands Commission
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Due to the absence of Finance Director Joe Geruch, the Board of Finance tabled most items on the agenda of their Thursday, Aug. 20, meeting. This was due to a number of transfers that they wanted to review with the Finance Director before approving them, as well as a few other items relating to the end of the fiscal year. The one item that the board took care of was to recommend that the Board of Selectmen take to town meeting the transfer of $33,000 from the undesignated fund into snow removal. (Chuck Corley)
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town. Overton recused himself for this item, and Corona chaired this portion of the meeting. Overton provided maps and photos of the area, explaining the drainage system on his property and in the development. He said flooding has occurred and causes ice problems in winter. Overton stated that the town engineer agrees something has to be done. It was decided the town should complete an application for a permit for this activity. A motion was made that, upon receipt of an application for a permit, the activity to install an outlet near a swale within 100 feet of a wetland at 62 Miller Road (Overton’s property), shall be deferred to the WEO for approval and oversight. The motion was approved by all. (From minutes/Stephanie Wilcox)
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BOS discusses The Board of Selectmen discussed the potential sale of town property to Monarca Masonry during the board’s Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting. As a survey of the property has since been performed, the town is now waiting on word from Monarca on how much of the land he’s interested in. However, the business already has equipment stored on town property, which caused board member Mary Johnson to ask when something is going to be done about it. It was noted that the building enforcement officer is looking into the matter. Johnson also mentioned that the Fire Marshall spent $1,000 on flashing lights, which she felt was unnecessary as he already has lights suitable for a town this size. While First Selectman Jon Brayshaw agreed to investigate the matter, board member Dave Lowry remarked that a department has the right to spend from its budget. While going over the list of roads scheduled for chip-sealing, Johnson asked that the town use a different contractor from last year due to the condition of Strickland Road only one year after it was chip-sealed. Two appointments were made — Steve DelVecchio to the regional mental health board and William Sass as an alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Both were approved unanimously. (From minutes/Chuck Corley)
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Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution of higher learning founded in 1942 in Fairfield, CT, presented 1,298 diplomas at its 59th Commencement on May 17. Mark Edward Batorski, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Management, and Donald Christopher Rawling, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, both of Durham, were among the 1,298 students who received degrees during Fairfield’s Commencement.
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords have recently awarded five $1,000 grants to graduating seniors. This year’s recipients included Jennifer Heller and Emily Ide, both from Coginchaug Regional High School.
Paige Brianne Pollitt, of Durham, received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Arcadia University’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15. Pollitt was among 420 undergraduates who received degrees.
Murray Newton, of Durham, won first place at the Midwest Trade Show in Wisconsin, with his starfish carved with a scroll saw from Corrian, below.
David Spiro, son of David and Betsy Spiro of Durham, has earned a second bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University. The degree matures into a Master’s degree in June
of 2014. This marks the completion of a two-year program which was paid for by the John G. Martin scholarship awarded to him in 2007 for stellar performance at the University of Hartford. David is a 2003 graduate of Coginchaug Regional High School. Lafayette College senior William (Will) Booz, of Durham, has spent the summer as an intern at CurtissWright in Phillipsburg, N.J., working in the Engineered Pump Division, which makes and overhauls pumps for the U.S. Navy. The company specifically designs pumps for submarines and aircraft carriers, such as the new Gerald R. Ford Class aircraft carrier. Booz, who is a mechanical engineering major, is the son of Elizabeth and Robert Booz of Durham, and plans to pursue a master’s and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and ultimately become a professor.
Chorzewski and Montes to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Montes, of Durham, proudly announce the engagement of their son, Gregory Alan Montes, to Linda M. Chorzewski, daughter of Barbara and Michael Chorzewski, of NY. The bride-to-be went to Christ the King High School in NY, St. Joseph’s College Greg Montes and Linda Chorzewski in NY and Pace University School of Law, also of Health Sciences and graduin New York. She is currently ated magna cum laude, and employed by O’Connor, Tauro College in the PhysiMcGuiness, Conte, Doyle and cian Assistant program. He is Oleson of White Plains where currently employed by Beth she is a civil litigation attor- Israel Medical Center, NY, where he is an orthopedic surney. The groom attended Cogin- gery physician assistant. chaug Regional High School The couple is planning a and Guilford College in NC, spring 2010 wedding on Long where he received a Bachelor Island.
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Greg Judson, the son of Patty and Ernie Judson, will be attending Columbia Medical School in NYC beginning in August. Greg was a Bio/Chem and Micro-Bio major at Middlebury College.
Amanda Judson, daughter of Patty and Ernie Judson of Durham, has been inducted into the National Honor Society at Union College. Amanda will be starting her senior year this September.
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The Levi Coe end-of-summer reading program party featured DJ Joe Oblon, above, who did a fantastic job. At left, Laura and Stasia performed a duet on the flute and recorder during the talent show .
Levi Coe Library Hours: The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Visit www.leviecoe.com or call the library at (860) 349-
3857 for information or to register for any program. You can also renew, reserve and check your library record on the website. The library will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. Great new titles include Blindman’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman, Evil for Evil by James R. Benn, Intervention by Robin Cook, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Addition by Toni Jordan, Born Round by Frank Brunn and Something Missing by Matthew Dicks. Come in and check out these books or reserve titles that are coming soon. 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 17 Again, The Soloist, I Love You, Man, Race to Witch Mountain, Severed Ways, Blackbeard’s Lost Ship and more. For more information on the newest DVDs, visit www.leviecoe.com, click on
Friday, August 28, 2009 Online Resources, select Book Talk, then Recently Acquired Titles. Scroll down to DVD link. New young author and children’s titles include The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan, The White Witch by Janet Graber, Sunset Boulevard by Zoey Dean, Gone by Michael Grant, Living Sunlight: How the Sun Gives Us Life by Molly Bang, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems and Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Time Out Taverne pulls off upset of Essex in regular season finale, then falls to Killingworth in playoffs By Bob Dynia Special to Town Times
their season. The visitors showed they meant business on the first pitch, as the lead-off batter stroked a triple to right-center field. Three runs scored before TOT came to bat. The home team came within 3-2 in the bottom of the first on a sac fly by Dynia and a single by Bisson. The Gray Wonders tied the game in the second, with Mather driving in Jack Carr with a single. Killingworth came right back with four runs in the third and three in the fourth for a 10-3 lead. The home team plated six in the in the fourth to come within a run. Bisson, Steve Ackerman and Carr led off with singles. George Miller drove in Bisson with a ground out. Hubbard followed with a single to bring in Ackerman. With
two out, doubles by Fredricks and Devaux closed the contest to 10-8. After Dynia beat out an infield hit, Evers singled in Devaux for the ninth run. Killingworth regained control in the fifth, scoring four times. A Devaux groundout brought in Mather in the sixth. The visitors plated single runs in the seventh and ninth innings. Trailing by six, TOT tried a comeback in the ninth. A leadoff walk by Dynia was followed by an Evers single. With two out, Carr drove in Dynia and Evers with a base hit. A line out to second base brought the Gray Wonders’ 2009 campaign to a close. Hubbard pitched a very respectable contest, with 13 of the 16 runs allowed being earned. Fredricks went four-
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The Time Out Taverne’s men’s 40 and over softball team ended their regular season with a stunning 14-6 win over Essex on Thursday, Aug. 20. It was the team’s first win over Essex in five years, and only the third time they defeated their southern counterparts in 15 years. The game was a make-up contest originally scheduled for July 20 in Deep River. Though played at Jarvis Field in Middletown, Essex was the home team. The Gray Wonders welcomed back Bruce Bisson, who sustained broken and bruised ribs in a June 8 game at Nolan Field against Mad Murphy’s. Will Evers singled in Charlie Mather to give TOT a quick lead in the first, but Essex came right back to tie it in the bottom of the frame. After a scoreless second, the Coginchaug Elders scored three times in the third. Wayne Hubbard and Mather led off with singles. With one out, Dave Devaux singled in Hubbard. Bob Dynia followed with an infield hit to plate Mather; Evers followed with another base-knock, sending in Devaux. The lead was short-lived, as Essex grabbed a run in the third, then tied it with two more in the fourth to make it 4–4. TOT took the lead for good in the fifth with three more runs. Bob Edwards led off with a single. With one out, Mather and Dean Fredricks singled to load the bases. A Devaux sacrifice fly plated Edwards for the lead. Dynia singled in Mather, then Evers drove in Fredricks with his third hit of the game. Essex would come back with runs in the fifth and seventh innings, leaving the tying run at third in the seventh. Bisson stroked a sac fly to plate Devaux for an insurance run in the eighth. The elders put the game away in the ninth, scoring six times.
Edwards pitched the first six innings to pick up his first win of the season. He allowed five runs on 15 hits. Hubbard earned a save with three innings of one-run work. Mather had five singles in as many at-bats, with Devaux, Dynia and Evers each getting four hits. Evers had five RBIs, Devaux four and Dynia three. Mather scored four times, Devaux three. The victory gave TOT sixth place in the seven-team league, as well as some much-needed momentum. TOT, at 2-10, earned hometeam advantage in the opening playoff game against last place Killingworth (1–11) at Jarvis Field on Aug. 22. The Gray Wonders would again taste defeat in the first round with a 16–12 defeat to end
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On Friday, Aug. 14, the Coginchaug District 9 Junior softball champs were honored with an on-field ceremony at the New Britain Rock Cats game! Pictured, from left, manager John Esposito, Amanda Rogers, Marissa Puchalski, Marissa Holder, Andrea Braga, Nicole Ianniello, Kelsey Pietruska, Lauren Esposito, Emory Manguilli, Jackie Benson, coach George Manguilli, Logan Porter, coach Theresa Holder and coach Paul Whitaker. Missing from picture is team member Sara Richardson. Pitchers and team co-captains Lauren Esposito and Marissa Puchalski threw out the game’s first pitch. Photo submitted by John Esposito
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“It’s a level spot with fine gravel so it’s packed nicely,” she said, adding that last year’s rain left them nearly knee-deep in mud where they were located. Though the tent is a bit smaller, at least for this year, and therefore the vendors have moved outside the tent, there is still a full schedule of presenters planned for all three days. “One big thing this year is the addition of a sea horse tank at the (Discovery Center’s) Connecticut Shoreline booth,” said Cipriani. “It’s a result of a gift from the Griffin Family Fund through Middlesex County Community Foundation.” Cipriani encourages people to stop by throughout the weekend for new and returning presentations, including Bill Berloni from the Higganum-Killingworth area who trains animals for Broadway, Middlefield resident and chef Jamie Roraback doing cooking demonstrations, Mark Twain walking the fairgrounds and
doing a talk at Potbelly Place in the Farm Museum, Durham resident Dr. Michael Good doing a presentation on medical care 100 years ago in Potbelly Place, a presentation on the oyster industry on Long Island Sound, a film on the future of food — and more! Starting this year, Discovery will start working within each department, Cipriani explained. For instance, they were able to get the Connecticut Poultry Association to bring an exhibit to the Poultry Barn that will show chicks hatching. There will also be a milking demonstration in the cow barn. New buildings You’ll see two new buildings on the fairgrounds this year. Liz Conroy, who is part of the team heading up the Permanent Booth Committee for Parents of Performers (POPS), said POPS can’t wait to open their new permanent building. “POPS has had a presence at the fair for years, but we’ve
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Nobody really counted, but the Coginchaug Valley Educational Foundation was thrilled with the turnout at their first community picnic last Sunday, Aug. 23, at Camp Farnam in Durham. The group rented the camp from the Farnam Neighborhood Association, who own the property and use it as a summer day camp for children from New Haven and surrounding areas. Attendance estimates ranged from “way over 100” to “at least 200,” but the best compliment was that a good time was had by all as they enjoyed the pool, the volleyball and horseshoe areas and the pavilion. Attendees brought their own picnic food and CVEF supplied free drinks and ice cream. In the final 2009 Durham
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Fun Run, held on Aug. 25, several records were set. In the two-mile high school course, Alex Morin set a new boys’ high school record, as well as an overall course record, at 10:582, followed by Joe Hurley at 12:33. Kathleen Darling set the girls’ high school record at 13:42, with Leah Hetzel at 15:52, Alex Cannata at 15:58, Joannie Darling at 16:18, Danielle Gallagher at 16:20, Jean Iannuzzi at 16:24, Mary Wojtowicz at 16:25, Cathy Kisiel at 16:41, Molly Sweeney at 16:43, Colleen Hanly at 17:07, Olivia Defrances at 17:36, Pam Sitkiewicz at 19:59, Paulina Grabarcyck at 19:59 and Kim Ryder at 20:33. In the 3.3-mile open race Melissa Reynolds came in at 22:50, Isabel Hirsch at 23:37, Brie Vess at 23:57, Larry Hodge at 24:04, Lavinia Vigue at 24:06, Hugh Pearson at 24:23 and Scott Ely at 26:28.
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New preschool opens on Main Street in Durham By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Are you looking to get your child into a preschool program that teaches socialization and education skills to prepare them for kindergarten? If so, Academy for Little Learners (ALL) is a new preschool opening on Main Street in Durham that may be just what you’re looking for. “Our philosophy is all children are educable, want to learn and need to be loved,” said owner Lisa Stopka. The program teaches the whole child while incorporating literature, math, science, art and music. There are also special events, such as a storyteller once a month, a traveling computer class and field trips. Academy for Little Learners is open to children ages
two, three and four who are ready to learn coloring, counting and socialization. “There hasn’t been a two-year-old program in town, but parents asked me for it as it’s becoming very popular,” she said. In addition, the academy offers aftercare, a structured afterschool program for preschoolers through grade four, in an inviting place where children can feel at home as they do their homework, projects, play games or just relax. Stopka and her family moved to Durham a year and
a half ago because she was looking for a comm u n i t y town to raise her 12year-old stepson, first grader and 22month-old. U p o n moving to town, Stopka said she wanted to teach in District 13, but this opportunity presented itself instead, and it actually worked out quite nicely. “I’ve always wanted to open a preschool, it was my plan since college,” she said. ” After ABC Academy closed down, the former preschool at the same location, everything fell into place.
Academy for Little Learners will be ready to open on October 5 and will follow District 13’s school year calendar. “This is going to be a full time job for me, but this is my passion, and I just love the little ones,” she said. Stopka, a former elementary level teacher of 14 years, is the vice president of the Brewster/Korn Parent Teacher Association and is the chair of the Durham Fair Parent Teacher Association. She, along with Tanya Little, is responsible for putting Spanish in the second grade, as chair of the Educational Committee that puts educational programs in school for free. She plans to work with kindergarten teachers in the district to learn what See Academy, page 29
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An estimated 50 percent of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Because these numbers are sad and real, Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital in Middletown is sponsoring a free program for their clients’ pets called “Biggest Loser Challenge.” “Our goal is to help improve the quality of life of the obese pet population,” said veterinary technician Elisa LaBash. At the first meeting, the pet’s diet is reviewed and discussed. With doctor input, the pet owners and veterinary technicians work together to determine a healthy goal weight. Owners will learn about lower calorie diets and what their pets can do at home for exercise. “We have them try out hurdles, swimming and the land treadmill for 30 minutes here,” said LaBash. At each meeting, the pet gets weighed, and the owners talk about how they’re doing. They will keep records of their pet’s progress and continue to consult with the technicians, who will be consulting with the doctors to make sure the pet’s weight loss is healthy and to answer any questions. The program started in July but will continue through December, when the pet who lost the most weight will win a free bag of Hills diet brand prescription food, at a $40 value. LaBash said some pets are already losing weight, and both pets and owners are having a good time.” The group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in the physical therapy room at PieperOlson. To sign up, come to a meeting or call LaBash at (860) 347-1122 ex. 1121 or email chester1127@att.net.
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2009 Newbery and Caldecott Awards
Meet Author Margarita Engle Margarita Engle won a 2009 Newbery Honor Book award for “The Surrender Tree.” This is the first time a Hispanic author has won this award.
Becoming a writer
Margarita Engle and her husband, Curtis, have two grown children, Victor, 27, and Nicole, 24. They have two search-andrescue dogs, one pet dog, a cat and a parakeet. They live in California.
Some favorite things Color: “I love all different shades of blue and green. Those are the two things important to me, the sky and the green earth.” Music: “I love old Cuban music. This music has a lot of percussion (puhr-KUH-shun)* that sounds like horses’ hooves to me.” *Percussion is the striking of musical instruments to form a beat.
Children’s book: “The Black Stallion”
Advice for kids “Don’t worry. Be happy. Feel free to be yourselves. Don’t worry too much about other people’s expectations, that you be a certain height, a certain weight. It’s OK to be different. “Read a lot. If you want to write, I think writing is a natural outgrowth of reading. If you’re reading and studying and learning, the writing will happen.”
jacket art © 2009 by Raul Colon, published by Henry Holt and Co., LLC
“The Surrender Tree” uses poetry to tell the exciting, scary story of a real-life woman, Rosa. She goes into hiding to help the victims of three wars in Cuba.
jacket art © 2008 by Edel Rodriguez, published by Henry Holt and Company, LLC
Margarita began writing poetry when she was a child. She said she loved the outdoors. She would go for walks and make up poems about what she saw. “As a child, I would read everything in sight,” she said. “If somebody left a book lying around, I’d pick it up. I read a lot of poetry and was always sneaking from the children’s section into the adult section.” Margarita’s mother was from Cuba. Her father is an artist from Los Angeles. Margarita grew up in Los Angeles. The family traveled to Cuba to visit relatives in the summers.
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Childhood
After college, Margarita became a professor of agronomy (uh-GRAHnuh-me), or the study of crops and soil. She wrote science articles and books. When she was a professor, she took a creative writing class. That teacher inspired her to keep writing. When her children were young, she wanted to stay home with them. She left her teaching job and began writing poetry and fiction again.
“Tropical Secrets: Holocaust Refugees in Cuba” is about a Jewish boy who escapes to Cuba from Nazi Germany. It is about a fictional boy, but is based on real events.
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Meet Illustrator Marla Frazee Honor Book winner
Her work
Marla Frazee won a 2009 Caldecott Honor Book award for “A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever.�
After graduating from art college, Marla worked at many art jobs, including designing toys, games and “Happy Meal� boxes. When she was about 30, she started getting jobs to illustrate children’s books. About 10 years later, she began writing her own books.
Childhood
“Go outside and play.�
Color: “White, because I like to think about the white page and what I might put down on that white page.� Children’s book: “Where the Wild Things Are.� “It’s the book that made me decide to be a children’s book illustrator.�
Marla Frazee and her husband, Tim, have three boys, Graham, 22, Reed, 19, and James, 15. They have a dog, Rocket, and a cat, Flip. They live in Pasadena, Calif. In “A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever,� two friends sign up for nature camp. They want to stay inside playing video games. But things don’t go as they plan.
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More to Explore The Mini Page provides ideas for Web sites, books or other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s topics. Some exciting past Newbery and Caldecott award winners you might enjoy: s .EWBERY -EDAL 7INNER h"UD .OT "UDDYv BY #HRISTOPHER 0AUL Curtis (Delacorte) tells of a 10-year-old boy who runs away from cruel foster homes. He is seeking the man he believes is his musician father. s .EWBERY -EDAL 7INNER h4HE (ERO AND THE #ROWNv BY 2OBIN -C+INLEY (Greenwillow) is a fantasy about a teenage princess. She feels unwanted because she is not a boy. But no one knows what power awaits her. s #ALDECOTT -EDAL 7INNER h4HE 4HREE 0IGSv BY $AVID 7IESNER #LARION Houghton Mifflin) is a wild version of ‘The Three Little Pigs’ fairy tale. Here, the pigs decide they want to rewrite the story their own way.
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Marla began drawing when she was a young child. “As soon as I learned how to read and write, I was writing stories to go along with my pictures,� she said. As early as the first grade, she began telling people she was going to illustrate children’s books. Her friend Lisa told her, “If you want to do this, we need to get started.� The girls began creating their own books. Lisa wrote stories and Marla drew the pictures. Marla’s thirdgrade teacher sent one of their books to the California state fair, and it won an award. They made another copy to stay in the school library.
“Mrs. Biddlebox� by Linda Smith is about a woman who gets up on the wrong side of the bunk. But she doesn’t let that get her down. She creates joy.
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Healthcare reform needed now
The pharmaceutical industry has done its share to inflate health care costs. You pick up a prescription at the drug store and pay $15. For the uninsured, the same bottle costs $700. Wow, your insurer has done some pretty good negotiating on your behalf. Pity the poor guy who has to pay full price – chances are he’s going without. The truth is, we’ve been hoodwinked into thinking that we’re getting some terrific deal, when actually there’s no reason for the drug to cost that much to begin with. I hear you – research and development, drugs for thirdworld countries, etc. It still doesn’t add up. Italy does R&D. If you want to sell a drug in Italy, you take it to their equivalent of the FDA and explain the drug’s benefits and risks, what you’ve invested, etc., and if Italy is amenable, you settle on a price that all Italians will pay. It’s a tiny fraction of the drug’s price tag in the U.S., and they ship some off to help the poor. By the way, the World Health Organization’s last ranking of national health care systems (in 2000) placed Italy at number two. The U.S. was 37th, just behind Costa Rica. Private insurers and Big
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Pharma could even now take steps to derail reform by changing their practices without government intervention, but their profit motive is totally at odds with the concept of affordable health services for all. We are feeding a beast that gets bigger and hungrier every year. Reform will be incredibly expensive, but no more so than the consequences of doing nothing. And with reform, more people will have access. Candidate Barack Obama said that he wouldn’t propose a single-payer system. The political reality is that support for broadly socialized health care could very well have doomed his campaign, despite that fact that – sans fear-mongering influences — most Americans favor some degree of government involvement. Obama has remained true to his campaign promise while pushing for the next best thing – the public option. Personally, I hope some day we’ll come to our “collectivist” senses and realize that a single payer system, financed by a payroll tax on every working American and legal alien (and don’t forget to remove insurance premiums from your budget as you consider this!), is the
most sensible way to provide health care to all our citizens. What a “Christian” nation does about illegals needing medical care is a question for another day. I urge you to contact your elected representatives and ask them to “hang tough” on real health care reform. Suzy Mongeon, Durham
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it is they would like their kindergarteners to be able to do when they reach that level.
“Kindergarten is so intense these days,” explained Stopka. “If children don’t go to preschool, they can’t do it. I want the academy to be a high-end preschool, not a daycare, where children are going to learn a lot and have fun.”
Academy for Little Learners is located at 68 Main Street in Durham next to the town green. For more information, call Lisa Stopka at cell (203) 215-0370 or email lastopka@comcast.net.
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jections of many people — presumably “good Christians”— who would deny care to their neighbors in order to avoid having more people waiting to see the doctor. Unfortunately, a college education in the U.S. has become so expensive that students aim for highly paid specialties right off the bat in order to recoup the cost of going to school, resulting in an undersupply of primary care physicians. Financial incentives, like student loan forgiveness and better pay for G.P.s, could cure this problem while still saving money through better preventive and non-emergency care. People fear losing their preferred providers — something that already occurs as doctors, clinics and laboratories drop some insurers and pick up others. People fear the bugaboo of “government bureaucrats” making health care decisions, as opposed to insurance company bureaucrats. When I call my insurer with a question about coverage, I invariably get a young person who has simply been trained to look up what my policy allows. (I can do that myself, but I’m always hoping I’m wrong.) Some people still fear “death panels.” Not worth wasting words on. Then there’s the “Medicare is broke” argument. Medicare serves a rapidly growing population of older people. Medicare does not seek to make money by denying care. Medicare’s own financial heath would be greatly enhanced if a broader spectrum of the population, including the young and healthy, was allowed to participate. “Don’t touch my Medicare!” is a popular refrain at town hall meetings among people receiving Social Security benefits who claim not to trust the government. Do they know what Medicare is? One Pennsylvania attendee said he could be at the meeting because he’s unemployed. Hopefully his government-mandated unemployment insurance hasn’t run out. I heard a lady say we’re headed for totalitarianism if we allow public health insurance. Tell that to the Germans, the Brits, the Swedes, etc. One major difference between them and us: we’re armed to the teeth. I’m not too worried about the “gummint” taking over my life.
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To the Editor: I am writing in support of healthcare reform – health insurance reform, if you prefer — that incorporates a “public option.” While the flag-wavers at town hall scream-fests claim that we already have the best healthcare in the world (sorry, that distinction belongs to the French), those same folks insist that a public plan (doomed to be ineptly run) will destroy our wonderful system. So much for good old American know-how. With eligibility requirements that exclude all but the neediest citizens, the proposed government-offered insurance will not spark a freefor-all among those of us who are currently being gouged by private insurers. And while opponents cite difficulties with government-run programs in this country and others, the overwhelming majority of users of those systems feel that they are well-served by them. Critics of Canadian health care dredge up halftruths and overblown complaints, as in the ad featuring a woman who supposedly would have died while waiting for brain surgery in Canada. While the woman did have her brain tumor (well, not exactly a brain tumor, but something called a Rathke’s cleft cyst) removed at the Mayo Clinic, doctors there say her condition was not life-threatening, and she would not have been harmed by waiting for her scheduled procedure in Canada. Canadians in general are insulted by the portrayal of their health care system as inadequate and unresponsive. They think we’re idiots. When it comes to “waiting in line,” I’m struck by the ob-
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FOUND Keys found in Kennedy Building/Birthright, Meriden. Owner may call (203) 630-1866 or 203-237-9887 FOUND: Female Maine Coon Cat, approx. 8 months old, beautiful animal, very friendly. Vicinity of Mauro Dr, Durham. Call 860-349-9390 LOST CAT Orange Male, Bisquet is long haired with curly tummy, fluffy tail and gold eyes. Lost 820 on Mauro Dr/Howd Rd in Durham/ Wallingford line. Please call 860-349-3403 LOST Male Cat Grayish tan & black tiger. Short-hair. 2 yrs old. Neutered. Disappeared 7/12 from ESPN Drive on Southington /Bristol line. If you find him, please call 860-276-9721.
AUTOMOBILES CHEVY CAVALIER 2001 $2,788. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer.
CHEVY Monte Carlo ‘06 Blue, V6, loaded, beautiful car, A-1 condition!. $1000 below book value for quick sale $9,600 firm 203-235-2465
DODGE NEON 2000 $2,988. Finance with $788 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.
LOST-Neutered male Maine Coon cat. Missing since Aug. 9 from Clearview Dr./Cook Hill area of Wallingford. Please call 203-269-2275
FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.
LOST-Small black & white female cat. No tail. Recently groomed. Vicinity of Woodhouse Ave, Wlfd. Answers to “Samantha” Call 203-284-1464 with any info LOST-Yorkie Poo, female, black & tan, short curly hair. Answers to “Nala”. Needs medication. Child very upset. Vicinity of Cannon Gateway, Wlfd. Call 203-6311138 or 203-843-6394 SEEN: Cockatiel, white with yellow orange cheeks, on Route 70, just across the street from the Notch Store in Cheshire on Monday evening. Unable to catch. Call (203) 470-6990
FORD ESCORT 1997 $2,288. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 34 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. FORD ESCORT 2000 $2,788. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. FORD EXPLORER 1998 XLT Cold air, looks & runs new. $1950. FORD RANGER 1996, extra cab, cold air, looks, runs new. $1950. Call 203-213-1142 FORD TAURUS 2000 $3,488. Finance with $1,288 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer.
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
TRUCKS & VANS ALUMINUM truck cap, 8 ft. Excellent condition. $100. Call 203-237-9060 CHEVY PICKUP 2000 Extended Cab 4 cylinder Good condition $1200 Call (203) 235-9097
FORD FOCUS 2007 4 Door SE AC/CD player Low Miles, GOOD on gas Excellent condition $11,000.00 Please call 203 317-2252
DODGE Intrepid 1997 4 Door. Engine runs good. Transmission good. Needs hood, right fender, headlight pod and bumper. $500 or best offer. Call (860) 276-9213
LOST My 5 year-old cat Chloe has been missing since 8/19/09 around 6:00 pm. She is a very skinny, sleek, shiny black female cat with a little white on her neck & chest. She lives in the Pond Hollow condo complex on the Wallingford/ North Haven line off Pond Hill Road. If you have seen her, please call me at (203) 7937585. She is very timid.
LOST-Pitbull female puppy Brindle & white. Vicinity of Cook Ave, Meriden. Please call 203-235-0760 or 203-213-4708
AUTOMOBILES
AUTO PARTS
DODGE 2000 1500 Cargo Van, rear seat avail, V8, air, 350k mi, $2000. 203-271-2194
DODGE Grand Caravan 1994 7 passenger. Good Condition! $1,500. Call 203-237-5940
Ford FORD MUSTANG 2006 convertible. 6-cyl. Auto. Firered w/tan interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. ABS brakes. Compass. Well maintained. 18,000 miles. Excellent condition. $16,500 Call (203) 265-2738 PONTIAC GTP 1996. Wheels, wing, slider. Runs great. Looks excellent. $2850 HONDA ACCORD 1993 5 SPEED, NEW CLUTCH, RUNS GREAT. $1550. (203) 213-1142 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111 TO BE SOLD AT DEALER AUCTION on SEPT. 10, 2009 1995 NISSAN JN1CA21D8ST640338 Statewide Auto Auction 1756 No. Broad St, Meriden, CT DEALERS ONLY
TOYOTA Corolla LE 2001 - Exc. condition, auto, ABS, CC, pwr. 1 owner, 88K. $5500. Call 203237-4737
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Handicap chair lift Restrain straps included. Good cond! New A/C. $3,500/OBO. Call 203-237-8527 OIL TRUCK FOR SALE 2800 Gallons. Various makes. Call Helen at Tuxis Ohrs (203) 6393513
SUV’S CHEVY Blazer 1996 Runs, good condition. AWD. $2,500. Call 203-634-7551
(3) TIRES P205/70R15, $70. (1) tire P195/60R14, $20. Call 203238-0090 BMW Z3 16” Rim w/Michelin tire. 225/50ZR1692W. $100 firm. (203) 634-9336 FORD EXPLORER 2002 Engine. 6 cylinders. 102,645 miles. Motor rebuilt. $500. 2006 Scooter, 4000 original miles $800 or best offer. Call (203) 715-0273 HARLEY DAVIDSON Side pipes and mufflers. Fits Evo Motor.. $100 203-284 8890
CAMPER & TRAILERS FORD TRAVEL CRAFT Motorhome 1985 $2500 or best offer. Call (860) 349-9194
BOATS & MOTORS SEA HUNT 20Ft Center Console 2004. 140HP, 4 Stroke Johnson with trailer, In Mint Condition. Great Fishing Boat! $20,000. Please Call 203-265-0466
COCKER Spaniel pup, female Tri-color, dark brown/light brown & white. Approx. 16 wks old. 1st shots. $300. 203-8879767 FREE Chinchilla to a loving home. 203-623-7361 FREE to good home. Moving!! Home needed for young gray tabby cat w/her nursing 4-wk old kitten. Please take both may be seen at 390 Hicks Ave, Meriden
GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. AKC, OFA, Best pedigree around. Parents imported from Germany. Guaranteed. $950. 203-440-0605 HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Geldings only. Self care to full care. Individual turn out. Call (203) 294-9313 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833 PUG PUPPIES - Purebred 1st shots. Parents on premises. Very lovable. Home raised. $850. 203-213-5189 RAGDOLL KITTENS- Blue eyed beauties, rabbit-like fur, TICA registered. SBT. Vet checked. 1st shots. Taking deposits. $550. Please call 860-329-9893
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES CRIB $100 Pali “Katie” Natural. Exc cond. Converts to toddler bed. 860-621-1859 DINING ROOM Set- BroyhillCountry Style. Table, 8 Chairs, Lit Hutch, Server and Custom Table Pads Exc. Condition- Asking $975. 203-265-1197 GAS Stove, Beige, used $75 Meriden Call 203-444-9961 GLASS Table tops. 1/2” round, 36” & 42”. $65. Call 203-2351154
HUGE August Sale at
“Stuff” Estate Liquidations. All Hutches (15) $99 All Entertainment Centers $99 Everything else 1/3 off. Bedroom, livingroom, diningroom, more.
203-774-4830 MOVING! 10 pc patio furn, $250. Leather recliner chair, $100. Gas stove, $100. 3 end tables, $100. Maturity rocker, $75. Washer & dryer, $100/ea. Lawn mower, $100. BBQ griller, $100. Ent. center, light oak, $200 & more! Everything good cond! 203-7527841 weekdays after 4:30pm
LAWN & GARDEN HONDA CRV 2006- Trim package CRV-SE Excellent condtion. Very clean interior. 12,900 miles. Asking $17,500. Call Pete 860-621-6040
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
Junk cars, trucks, motorcycles. Free Pickup. Free Removal. Running or not.
PETS & LIVESTOCK 3 BEAUTIFUL Healthy Kittens. Born July 22. Free. For more information call (860) 426-0407 55 GALLON fish tank w/stand and accessories $85.00 call 203-235-7903 BIRDS For sale - Cockatiels, Love birds, Canarys. Breeding pairs. Many to choose from. Call (203) 927-3949 evenings & weekends.
LAWN TRACTOR - Murray, 14.5HPs, 42” cut. $350. Call 860-620-0265
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 4 Ladderback dining chairs with cane seats. Excellent condition. $100 each. Call (860) 349-1875 AIR CONDITIONER Good Condition. 5,000 BTU. $50. (203) 237-9235
203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510
BOXER PUPS for sale. Raised with children. 3 Brindle, all female. Ready to go. $600. Call (860) 919-5575
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
BUNNY FOR SALE!!! Mini Lop (10 weeks old). $25. Call (860) 342-3522
BEDROOM, Full, large woman’s dresser w/mirror and man’s chest, end table, new, exc. cond., dark cherry, $950. 5 pce kitchen set, good, $200. Country Couch & love seat, blue print, exc. cond., $450. 203-238-9394
FREE CATS & KITTENS - To a good home. Call 203-530-0377 or 203-605-6608
COMPUTER corner desk-6’ x 6’ Asking $35 Call 203-237-7174
CLASSIC & ANTIQUES
PONTIAC TRANS AM 1976 4 spd, 400 motor, been restored. White. Good condition. $8995. Call (860) 349-8269
HONDA VTX 1300, 2004, excellent condition, extremely low miles, many accessories. $5700. (860) 628-4354
PETS & LIVESTOCK
2007 HONDA CRF 230 Dirt Bike Mint condition! Adult ridden. $2550. Call 203-235-7723 Gary
QUEEN SOFA SLEEPER and matching love seat, good condition, white with blue and pink pattern, $525. Call for info 203686-1032 RECTANGULAR glass top table AND 6 CHAIRS. $75. Call (203) 6343156 SANYO FRIDGE, 36”x20”x20”, Great for dorm, den. $45. Call 203-237-7070 SOFA w/2 recliners & recliner winged back chair. Both for $99. Call 203-269-8022 SPACE HEATER, gas w/therm control. New $75.00. 203-2373564 WOOD Kitchen table with four upholstered chairs. 29 1/2” x 47 1/2” x 35 1/2”. (860) 621-6533
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ELECTRONICS
SONY Cyber Shot 2.0 camera $50 203 269 7802
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves
SUBWOOFER/HARMAN plus speakers. Like new $50 203294-1872
CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
TV- Color Panasonic 10” cable ready with remote. Good condition. $40. 203-679-0575
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
27” MAGNAVOX TV Good condition. Call 203-440-4348
203-238-3499
(4) PIECE children’s toys. $15/all riding bike, rocking horse, ironing board, etc. 860-224-1122
2ND GENERATION BUYS Buying Meriden & Wallingford items, kitchen bowls, collections, dolls, jewelry & advertisement items. 203-639-1002
BIKE-Haro 20” Good condition. Will email picture. $50. Call 203-639-0835 CHAIN Saw, McCullach, 16” Pro Mac 610. Ex cond. $90 or best offer. 860-632-8666
$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
CRAFTSMEN 16”Scroll saw and table.Used once. $90. Call 203-630-0841 1121417
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Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
FISCHER Price cradle swing Excellent condition. $45. Call 203-949-1669
203-235-8431
GARAGE opener 1/2hp screwdrive genie $55. 860-628-0447
FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
HUNTER AIR PURIFIER Floor Unit. Like new, hardly used. $100. (860) 344-8437 LADDER 28 FT Aluminum Extension Ladder. Asking $75. Call (203) 379-6187
MSN MEDIA PLAYER with keyboard and remote access to internet & e-mail. Presently connected. $90. Also new compatible printer with extra color ink. $75. (203) 265-5910 ONE [1] 72Hx61Wx20 1/2D entertainment center with a 36Wx32H TV opening, 4 CD shelves, shelf for accessories, etc. $250.00. One[1] 35mm Kodak Carrousel Slide Projector, including 14 slide trays $75.00. Call 203-915-7970 9am/8pm.
OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED - Food processor in good condition. Reasonable price. Call (203) 269-7467
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
SOLID dark wood DR set, table w/2 leaves (ext. to 10’) and 6 chairs, $150; lg. china cabinet, $150. Off white Queen Anne couch, like new $150. 2 tan swivel/rocking chairs w/ottoman, $100. Maple solid coffee table & side table, $50. 36” round table w/2 chairs, $25. All exc. condition. (203) 235-7003 YARN - different colors. All new. 14. $1.25 each. Call (203) 2378004
CLOTHING
PAPER shredder Only $10 203-634-0809 STROLLER & carseat. $20/both. Call 860-828-6433
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
DEE’S ANTIQUES
MOTORIZED Barbie Jeep and JD Tractor $75/each. Excellent condition. 203-238-4265
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Call Now! ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
FILL, TOPSOIL & TRUCKING
LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info.
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2005 Mitchell collision estimating reference guides. Complete set. $50. 860-224-7209
ELECTRIC adjustable single bed, $200. Electrical lift chair, $300. Good cond! 203-237-3378
Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
DANCE Shoes Capezio Jazz Sz 6 $25 Bloch Tap Sz 5.5 $35 Call 860-302-6684
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH EXERCISE EQUIPMENT in exc. condition! Orig. Nordic Trak $75. Hydraulic Stair Stepper, $25. Exercise bike w/fan, $50. Treadmill $75 (orig. price $1000). Custom incline steel bench, $45. Call (203) 235-7003
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
SWORDS HELMETS Flags, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 BONGOS WITH STAND Brand new. Never used. Cost $400. Will sell for $250. Call (203) 237-9235 CLARINET Bundy Student Clarinet with case. $35. Call 203-265-5920 FLUTE, Strasser, silver, used, excellent condition. $275. Call 860-916-4007
SCALE Health 0 Meter Excellent Condition $99 Call Joan (860)349-8669
INGROUND Pool cover. 16’x32’. Used one year. $150. Call (860) 349-8272
LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
All Ages and Levels Welcome
COMPUTER Printer. Canon Pixma photo printer; unopened box. $85. 203-288-8790 after 6pm
Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
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HOUSES FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON Maplewood Rd. Ranch, 2br/1.5ba/garage, hardwood floors, central air, $1,400/mo. plus utilities. Call 860-967-8888 WALLINGFORD-Cape style 3BR home. Stove, refrig & dishwasher incld. Full bsmt & prvt backyard. Owner/Broker. $1,300/mo + sec dep. 203-671-9309
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN Sunset Ave. Sunny & bright TH 3BR, 1 full 2 half bath, washer & dryer, 2c gar, corner unit, lovely yard. $1295 + utils. All Star Realty 203-952-1122 MERIDEN- 2BR, LR, DR, Kit., laundry room, 1 car gar., A/C, no pets, $1100/Mo. plus 2 Mos. Sec. 203-235-9214 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. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, access to courtyard. No pets. $900. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Quiet country setting near Rte 10 (Minutes from I-691) 1 BR $850, 2 BR $950 both including h/hw. Sec & Ref. No pets. Call Debbie at 860-398-5425 DURHAM Rare find. 1400SF, 1BR, CAIR. All new everything. 10 x 35ft deck, incredible views. $1100+utils. Call Alan (860) 966-0301 MERIDEN- 1BR apt, w/w carpet. Move in condition. $700. 860663-1229
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MERIDEN- 1BR & 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 203-671-2223
MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments
2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN-1, 2 & 3BR for lease. Great specials! Income restrictions do apply. 203-686-1015 MERIDEN-1BR, Large Rooms, Large Windows, Off-St-Parking. WD Hookup. Very nice. $650 /mo. 2 mos sec & credit check required. No pets. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-2 1/2BR, 2nd flr, Randolph Ave. full bath, LR, kit., FP $850/mo. 1st & last months. Utils not incld. No pets/smoking. Call 203-630-3871 MERIDEN-2 bdrm apt, own entrance, newly renovated, offst parking. No pets. $850/mo. Sec & refs req’d. 203-238-7133 MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. Reduced! $795/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, porch, totally remodeled. No washing machine. No pets. $850/mo. 203-886-9792 or 203-440-1840
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MERIDEN-Studio apt on busline, downtown, W/W carpet. $600/mo inclds heat & elec. No pets. 203-982-3042 MIDDLEFIELD - 1st flr, 2BR, in owner occupied home. Incl. Dish, wireless internet service, washer/dryer. No smoking. No pets. Credit check, refs. & sec. dep. req’d. $950. Call (860) 349-1396 MIDDLEFIELD APTS FOR RENT 1BR $775/mo + utilities. 2BR $950/mo inc. heat & HW No dogs. 2 mos. sec. required. Call 860-982-3000 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 203-671-2223 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025
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 - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, references. 203671-9644
MERIDEN - 9 Guiel Place 1st Floor. 1 Bedroom. Heat included. $775 per month. 203-376-2160 Mike MERIDEN - Beautiful large 3BR apt, washer/dryer hook-up available. $1000/mo + 1 month security deposit. Call Tarita 203-233-5327
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
MERIDEN 2 or 3BR, 1st FL. Good location. Remodeled. Appliances, WD hookup. Off-st parking. No pets. Sec 8 Approved. $775/$975. Refs. 203- 237-5802
MERIDEN - Renovated, spaciious 3BR apt. 2nd fl. Clean. W/D included. Section 8 approved. No pets. First & last month’s security. $1140 per month. Must see. Call 203-715-5829
MERIDEN 2BR, 4rms, 1st flr. 317 Broad St. Newly remodeled. No smoking. No pets. $860/mo + sec, 1st months. 203-237-9074
$600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016
MERIDEN 3 & 2 bedroom apartments, 1st & 3rd floor, newly renovated, appls, off street parking, no pets, $975 & $750 mo. 203-815-8335
MERIDEN 2 APARTMENTS 1st FLR- Large 3 BR - $875 3rd FLR- Moderate size 2 BR - $675 West Main St. Off st parking. (203) 668-5132
MERIDEN 2 BRs, 4 RMs, 2nd FL. Appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $675 + Deposit. 203-605-5691 MERIDEN 2 BRs, 5 rms, 2nd flr, large kit, appliances, washer, dryer, enclosed sunporch, garage, many upgrades. No pets. Sec dep. $900. (860) 276-0552 MERIDEN- 3BR. 2nd flr, stove & refrig. $850/mo + sec.
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MERIDEN 3 bdrm., 2nd FL, $850/mo. 3bdrm., 3rd FL, $800/mo. 1 1/2 months sec. No utils. 187 Crown Street. 646 -713-4933 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 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com
SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025
Property zoned C-1 for lease, central location w/ample parking. Over 15,000 sq. ft. available. Valued at 8.00 sq. ft. For more details and information call R.E. Broker Harvey Criscuolo (203) 634-1864 or email: criscuolah@bellsouth.net APARTMENTS FOR RENT
SUMMER BROOK APTS Newly Remodeled 1BR - $700, 2 BR - $835 & $865, 3BR - $1025 Incl. heat, HW, off st parking Income Guidelines Apply Applications can be obtained at 35CC Darling St. Southington 860-621-1700 EHO Financed by CHFA Creative Management & Realty Co., Inc.
WALLINGFORD - 1 bedroom, 3rd floor, unique layout, close to town and route 5, off-street parking, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, trash and water. Security and references. No smoking or pets. Available September 1. $700 plus utilities. Call 203-269-6391 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 2nd Floor. WD Hookup, Off Street Parking, Trash Pickup. No pets. $650 per month. Call (203) 269-5333 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, Spacious ranch style apt. Appliances, laundry hookups in kitchen. Off st parking. 1 mo sec. 1 yr lease. No pets/smoking $800 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD 1 or 2 BR Apartments Starting at $650 per month. No pets. Central location. Call (203) 269-9585
MERIDEN
SOUTHINGTON 2 BR Apt. Duplex style. Off st parking. $775. 1st & last month’s rent and security. 860-620-0294
WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 203-641-7010
FULLY FURNISHED 1 BR, Living Room, Kitchen, Private Bath. $675 Security & lease required. Call 203-238-9772
SOUTHINGTON 2BR 136 Center St, downtown. 2nd flr. $860/ month includes hot water & garbage. No pets. 860-919-1908 Mike. Avail. Aug. 31.
WALLINGFORD 2BR,1 bath, unfurnished. Quite neighborhood. No smoking, no pets. $950/mo. Call 203-697-0819.
Studio & 1 BR Apts.
MERIDEN STUDIO 1 bath. 465 Crown St, Spring Hill Condominiums. Fully applianced. Heat/HW included Well-maintained. $625/mo. 203-317-9638 MERIDEN STUDIOS - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841
SOUTHINGTON. LARGE 1 BR apt w/appls, lge jacuzzi, w/d hookup in bsmt, utils not included. Near Hospital of Central CT. Avail Oct. 860-621-2693 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, 2nd floor, recently renovated, offstreet parking, no dogs, avail now, 104 Meadow St., $850, 203-530-1840 WLFD. 1 BR apts including heat & hw. Lease, sec, no pets. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101
WALLINGFORD. 3 BR, 2nd flr, lge rms, clean, off st parking, trash pickup, w/d hookup. Sec, credit ck. No pets. Section 8 approved. $1200. 86 Meadow St. (203) 265-5980, Lisa. WLFD 1st fL, spacious 2BR w/garage & offstreet parking. east side. storage, laundry avail. $950. call 203-494-5620
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770
SOUTHINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. Near I-84. Appliances. security deposit & references. No smoking. No pets. 860-620-7648
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
WALLINGFORD- Spacious bilevel 3BR, 2 bathroom apt. Quiet, central location. $1025/mo. or best offer. No pets. (203) 676-7418 WALLINGFORD-1st fl, 2BR, 5 rm, EIK, new bath, HW fl, 2 porches, w/d hkup, off-st parking. Heat, HW & trash pickup incl. No pets/ smoking. $1250 203-464-1847 WALLINGFORD-2BR, 1st flr, W/D hookup, carport. No pets. Super Clean! $950/mo + sec dep. Call 203-435-8333
WLFD-3BR, 2nd fl, hdwd fls, newly renovated, new windows. WD hookup. Off st parking. $1275 + sec. No pets. Credit check. Avail Now! 203-535-1162 WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101.
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 MERIDEN lg. furnished rm. Private home, all utils included, shared kitchen & bath, nice yard. $550/mo or $140/wk. Call (203) 537-1772 Lisa. MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591
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
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MERIDEN $159,900- Adorable 3BR 2 full bath Ranch in Bradley Park neighborhood. Much updating has been completed. Finished lower level with full bath, kitchen area and walk-out to beautiful yard. Linda (203) 235-3300
MOVE YOUR HOUSE WITH THE MARKETPLACE When it comes to moving real estate, the Marketplace is one hot property! Get things moving by calling us today.
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CHESHIRE $359,900 Yesterday’s charm with today’s amenities! 3BR, 2.5 bath Cape on level 1 acre in South Cheshire. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen w/trey ceiling completely updated, CAIR. Linda (203) 272-1234
HOUSES FOR SALE
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PERSONAL
Clear answers during complex times. Call Lisa Golebiewski, Broker/Owner. 203-631-7912 Experience Makes the Difference!
service for your complete satisfaction. Call Frank Guodace Realtor. 860-301-7400 Experience makes the difference!
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WALLINGFORD Use your imagination on this expandable 3BR Bungalow w/2c detached garage & additional lot included. House needs some work, but worth the time! $143,000 Kathy (203) 265-5618
Clear answers during complex times. Call Pam Sawicki-Beaudoin Broker/Owner. 203-623-9959 Experience Makes the Difference!
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
WLFD $675,000 “Magnificient view & privacy”. Cust Cape on 2AC, 4+BR, 3.1BTH. 9’ ceils, Crown molding, French drs galore! Granite, marble. Many more amenities! Must see! Mins to I91/I95, town, country club. Dee (203) 265-5618
WALLINGFORD Great for 1st time homebuyer or empty nesters. Expandable Ranch. Beautiful corner lot, mature landscaping, 3BR, EIK, HW flrs thruout, AC, wall unit, attic, fan, pfin basement. $219,000. Annemarie (203) 265-5618
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SOUTHINGTON. Large 3 bay garage, 25x35. 860-621-2693 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.
Find your dream home in Marketplace
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. Call MBI 203-671-2223 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 203-671-2223 WALLINGFORD- Center of town, great location. Ideal for retail business. Call Bob Sprafke (203) 444-3407
HOUSES FOR SALE
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. MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate
HOUSES FOR SALE 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
The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!
WLFD $219,900-2BR 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
SOUTHINGTON 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths. 6 Coach Drive Quiet location Townhouse. Over 55 community. Washer/dryer Low maintenance. Pets allowed. Owner 860-426-2873 $139,000
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HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN Expectional well maintained Col offers 3BR, 1.5BTH, formal DR with a great rm w/FP w/French doors that walk out to patio & private level backyard. Make this home yours! $219,900. Call Dawn (203) 235-3300
MERIDEN Ranch on quiet, dead end st. Minutes to Rt. 691. Immaculate 3 bed, 1 1/2 baths. Hardwood floors, wall to wall carpet. Freshly painted in move-in condition, new oil furnace, vinyl siding with 1 car attached garage, lg concrete patio with private yard. $219,000 Call 860-267-2742
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES NORTH HAVEN Salon for sale Newly renovated. Call Patty (203)494-0576 SALON For rent, Meriden or Salon furniture for sale. Call 203-440-2213 or 203-887-2351
HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER- PT. 30 hrs/wk. Must be able to wetsand and buff. Must be reliable. 203-284-8989 BAKER Full-time, every other weekend. Salary commensurate with experience. Call John or Betsy at 860-621-5837 or bring resume to: Tops Supermarket, 887 Meriden Waterbury Road, Plantsville.
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CARPENTRY
EXCAVATING
HOMETECH 203-235-8180 CARPET & FLOORING
We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
DUMPSTERS Roll-Off Dumpsters 15 yard roll-off - $350 20 yard roll-off - $450 Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz CROSS ROADS SERVICES 12 yard Rolloff Dumpsters Avail for home or yard cleanups Labor avail. CT Reg#553037. Call 203-627-8750 for estimate.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106
FENCING UNITED FENCE Co. All types of fencing. Lic’d & ins’d. Free est. CT Reg 603790. (203) 634-1113 CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060
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
Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
CARPENTRY REPAIRS done by carpenters free estimate to windows, doors, roofing, siding, hatchways, and cellar leaks. Complete home improvements, additions, finish Bsmnt, dormers, porches & decks 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355 ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301
S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell 203-376-0355
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 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
GARAGE DOORS
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
JUNK REMOVAL
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
GUTTERS T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC
Quality Landscaping, LLC
All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
ATTORNEYS
S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC
PETE IN THE PICKUP
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING
K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193 GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Grading & Lawn renovations, Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.
JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110 Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 10% off if you mention this ad
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
SAVE $300 HANDYPERSONS
Shamock Roofing
On Complete Bathroom Remodeling or Bath Liner Systems-installs over your old tub!
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325 Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549
800-890-8638 Ct Reg#569528 www.cthandiman.com
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.
203-237-7129 203-530-7041
PAVING
OMEGA - All paving, seal coating, hot tar crack filling. 10% off. Free est. All work guranteed #0624631. 860-294-1184
PLUMBING
JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
PAVING 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
Over 25yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498
HEDGE TRIMMING MIDSTATE PAVING
Plumbing & Piping Contractor Specializing in both small & large jobs. CT Reg #204060. John 203-284-9744 Phone/Fax Cell: 203-500-5224 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
POWER WASHING C A L L F O R A U GU S T S P E C I A L S T H E P O W E R W A S HI NG K I N G S Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
CROSS ROADS SERVICES Full Service landscaping Co. Hedge trimming, lawn renovation, Bobcat work. #553037. Call 203-627-8750 for estimate.
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
203-237-4124 an LLC co.
Home Doctor
Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
A&D MASONS, LLC - Brick, block, stone. Chimney repair, sidewalks, patios. Free estimate. Call 860-573-8091 Ct. Reg#611930
WE WEED GARDENS
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
Tiny repairs-Major renovations Carpentry, plumbing, elec, painting. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358
MASONRY
D & G PAVING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554 CARPET and upholstery cleaning. State of the art equip truck mount units. Call now for scheduling 203-269-9993. www.ucrservice.com
LANDSCAPING
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1
Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB. CT Reg #564042
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD
HEATING & COOLING
DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
HEDGES RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
ROOFING
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
LAWN & GARDEN
LAWN mower & small engine repair. Reliable service. Call 203-630-1341
BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301
203-237-4124 an LLC co Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
SAMMY Construction Quality Work. Carpentry, repairs, siding, roofs & more! 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481 CT# 619246
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Friday, August 28, 2009 — Town Times HELP WANTED
ALARM DISPATCHERS
ROOFING
ROOF CLEANING
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991 WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.
203-237-7129 203-530-7041 HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch. Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301
203-269-0135 TREE SERVICES
FT 3RD SHIFT & PT WEEKENDS Alarm Dispatchers required for busy central station. Excellent communication skills and computer knowledge a must. Excellent benefits. Send resume only to: Monitor Controls, Inc. 178-18 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Attn: Central Station Manager
Family run for 42yrs Siding, seamless gutters, windows. We Beat Any Quote! 203-639-8389 CT #573358
Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
CHILD CARE CENTER In Southington has afternoon PT positions M-F; 10-20 hrs/wk. Center exp. a plus, love of children a must. Call Michelle weekdays at 860-628-5524. COOK PART TIME - Saute Cook with breakfast experience for Sunday mornings. 3 yrs exp. min. Apply within: Gaetano’s Tavern on Main, 38-40 North Main St, Wallingford.
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
PRICKER REMOVAL
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
SIDING
MERCHANDISE MISSING THE SPOTLIGHT?
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions. CT Reg. #516790
SUMMER HELP START IMMEDIATELY We Need You! Positions avail in 5 departments for our 3 locations. Must be 18 or older & able to start as soon as tomorrow. CALL NOW!
All Callers Interviewed Positions will fill up Fast!
860-329-0316 Energy Conservation company seeks FT customer service rep to handle heavy incoming/outgoing phone calls and data entry in a call center environment. Must possess excellent phone, computer, and organizational skills. Strong PC skills required. Must pass background and drug test. Please email resume to:
Danielle-cri@sbcglobal.net DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Position open at Meriden Feed. Heavy lifting, experience w/standard 20 foot box trucks & good driving record a must. 40 hrs/wk, $10/hr. Benefits. Call Charlie at 203-237-4414 for appointment. ELECTRICAL AdministratorMust have experience in commercial, industrial & institutional estimating. Some design build work. Computer estimating a must. Preferably ConEst. AutoCAD knowledge a plus. Paid holidays & benefits. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 818, Plainville, CT 06062 GENERAL HELP
GENERATION X Must enjoy loud music and be able to work with opp. sex
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Family Care Visiting Nurse 1-800-946-6331 Fax: 203-630-1203 customerservice@ familycarevn.com www.familycarevn.com EOE
Looking for fun/exciting guys & gals to work in factory outlet. Full time and perm work avail. No exp. nec. We train. ● Customer Service Reps ● Appointment Setters ● Manager Trainees
INTERVIEWING 1st 100 CALLERS 860-329-0316
HAIRDRESSERS, Full or part time or rent a chair. We are offering a $1000 bonus to the right stylist. Also, private rooms avail. For more details and an interview appt call Cindy (203) 238-7133
HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic Experienced in commercial and industrial duct installations Call 860-828-3762.
For commercial, industrial and residential. Must have S or D trade license and clean driving record. Excellent wages, Medical & Life Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing. Paid time off, company truck & cell phone. Steady work with overtime available. Flex call schedule. Email eric@entheatingandcooling.com Or call 203-915-3355 Licensed Techs Only, Please. JANITORIAL WORK For office buildings in Meriden & Wallingford. PT evenings Mon-Fri, approx 15-20 hrs per week. Proper ID & background checks req. Call Maureen 203-437-7097
MEDICAL CAREERS Data Entry/Medical Records Coordinator Our Meriden office is looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual. Fax Resume Attn: Dawn (203) 599-6071 Or call (203) 599-6070 www.utopiahomecare.com DENTAL HYGIENIST. Busy general practice looking for a professional and outgoing dental hygienist to join our team. Full time, Mon/Tues 7:30-6:30, Thurs 7:30-4:30, Fri 7:30-12:30 Call 203-269-4443/fax resume to 203-269-0828
HOME HEALTH AIDE SUPERVISOR Our Meriden office is looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual. Candidate must be a RN or LPN. Fax Resume Attn: Dawn (203) 599-6071 Or call (203) 599-6070 www.utopiahomecare.com
KITCHEN MANAGER Must have 2 yrs experience in managing Italian restaurant and verifiable references. Send cover letter, resume and references, detailing experience and particular skills, also identify your salary expectations, to: Serafino’s Restaurant 72 South Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT 06492
Buying, selling Marketplace is the answer.
Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time Come be part of the Elim Park rehabilitation team in our state of the art Shortterm Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Full-time position & per-diem opportunities available. Must possess CT license. Please send resume to Elim Park Baptist Home 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 or fax resume to 203-271-7794 or e-mail to CWalker@elimpark.org. EOE, A/A, MF, DV.
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HELP WANTED
MERIDEN ROUTES
Maintenance Technician Experienced - Full Time - 40 hours - Temporary Position Continuing Care Retirement Community for general maintenance & repairs including light plumbing, electrical, carpentry, grounds, etc. Must have strong HVAC experience. Apply in person, M-F, 8a to 7p weekends 10a - 3p, or fax resume with cover letter to HR: 203-271-7794. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. EOE, A/A, M/F, D/V. MARKET RES ANALYST: res relvt natl/intern’l markts/data; conduct rep/assesmts, strategy; analyz prices/potentl sales. Min MA in marktg/relted+1 yr relatd exp; or BA in same+5 yrs post-BA, progrsv exp. Mail res+trans to Mr. Ball c/o Avalon Advance Tech & Repair, 59 Newberry Rd, E.Windsor CT 06088
MARKETING PROMOTER Full of part time. Flexible hours. Seeking outgoing people to work at display booth in Wallingford or North Haven store to schedule appointments with customers for in home estimates of our home improvement products. Hourly plus bonus. Call Joe 860-919-7175 or 1-800-977-8853 Mon thru Fri, 10am-4pm.
Early Morning Hours N Colony Rd Catherine Dr Nancy Ln Lilli Ln Empire Ave Mountain View Rd Old North Colony Rd 98 Papers $130. weekly Collection Involved Call Circulation Recruitment Dept.
203-634-3933 PAINTING FT Painters and subcontractors for residential and commercial work. Call 800-778-9885 x 1279
FT/PT/Per Diem Visits available in Meriden / Wallingford areas. Very Competitive Rates! Home care exp. preferred!
Family Care Visiting Nurse 1-800-946-6331 Fax: 203-380-3582 customerservice@ familycarevn.com www.familycarevn.com EOE
RNS Part Time RNs- weekends 7am3pm & Per Diem RNs for all shifts in 60-bed, premier LTC facility. Very competitive pay rates. Apply in person, or send resume to:
sbanas@ctbaptisthomes.org We invite you to tour our facility, meet our staff and residents and see the difference. CT Baptist Homes 292 Thorpe Ave, Meriden, CT
(203) 237-1206
SOUS CHEF National Food management company has position available in the Farmington area for a Sous chef, preferably culinary graduate. Very strong chance of potential management postion. Please email resume to: damianka@comcast.net EOE
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
PLUMBER Apprentice with exp. PT/FT position, Wallingford. Great opportunity for growth. Call 860-301-8705 ROUTE JUMPER TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED Clean driving record a must. Must be 21 or older. Class A CDL required. Also involves warehouse work. Major medical and 401k. Start $18 per hour. Call Steve Rowe for appointment 203-265-5533.
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/ SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
HELP WANTED
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Customer Service Rep Safety Pruning & Removals! Special storm season pricing Licensed Arborist. 75ft bucket Precise Tree
203-272-4216 Empire Construction, LLC
PERMANENT
203-272-4216
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HHA/CNAS Visits available in Meriden / Wallingford areas. Bilingual a +! Transportation a must! Top Pay!
BOOKKEEPER/TYPIST Part time. Team player. Quickbooks. Please fax resume 203634-7519 or call 203-634-1515 HVAC Service Technician
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Town Times Salutes the Lake Beseck Association
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Lake Beseck Association held their annual picnic and end-of-summer celebration last Sunday, Aug. 23. As usual, the festivities included a parade, games, contests, food and lots of sand, sun and water. Clockwise from left above, the sack racers take to the sand; center, Amy Sorenson and Dick Boynton get set to announce the winners of the sand art competition; right above, leading the parade; directly right, Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw, State Rep. Matt Lesser, Nancy Boynton and Ed Bailey. directly left, Alec Meadows goes green for the parade. Submitted photos by Dick Boynton and Jim Gibbons
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