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Affordable housing development examined By Mark Dionne Town Times

Middlefield has begun discussing a potential affordable housing project in town called Raspberry Ridge. The project was proposed by the Middlefield Housing Authority. See Housing, A2

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Tabby Valentino, 19, and her foster mother Lucia pose July 13 at their residence in Wallingford. | Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Foster child: ‘Past is behind me’ all these credits, I have a good Middlefield couple who were family. This is just me. I shouldn’t arrested in 2012 for abusing her have to feel ashamed of that.” and their other adopted children.

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With the announcement of the closing of the Durham Cooperative Nursery School, alumni of the school have been talking about the local institution and sharing memories in person and on-line. Many of those memories revolve around See Nursery, A7

Valentino, who will attend UConn’s Waterbury campus this fall, said before she found her new family in Wallingford, “I had no childhood.”

WALLINGFORD — Before graduating from Lyman Hall High School last month, Tabitha Valentino had to overcome an abusive upbringing as an adopted child. In Wallingford, she found her new family and a new life, and isn’t looking back. “My past is behind me,” she said. “Now I’m going to college, I have

Valentino was put up for adoption at 7 months old by her biological mother, who battled drug addiction and lived in Maryland at the time. Valentino and her two half-siblings were adopted by Peter and Tamara Gable, a

“There is no way you could just forget the screaming,” Valentino said. “It was just so sad.” Peter and Tamara Gable could not be reached for comment. In 2013, the couple was found guilty of three counts of reckless endangerment, according to court records. Both were senSee Tabby, A6

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At a special meeting of the Board of Finance on Tuesday, July 18, board members, representatives of the housing authority and a small audience of residents discussed the proposal, a 36-unit project on about nine acres on Cedar Street. The Middlefield Housing Authority is a public agency with board members appointed by the Middlefield Board of Selectmen, but otherwise independent. The housing authority runs the 30-unit Sugarloaf Terrace, the senior housing facility

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which is on the same Cedar Street property as the proposed affordable housing development. Alma Elder, chair of the housing authority’s board, told the BoF that affordable housing was lacking in Middlefield. Affordable housing, Elder said, would attract people like new teachers or recent retirees to Middlefield and enrich the town. Connecticut uses financial and some legal means to encourage towns to have 10 percent of their housing stock categorized as affordable, which is defined as having a rent no higher than 30 percent of the median income. Less than 2.5 percent of Middlefield’s housing is considered affordable. The Raspberry Ridge development would bring Middlefield’s total to slightly less than 5 percent.

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BoF member Jim Irish said, “At the end of the day, the number of students is the most dramatic impact on the town.” Sylvia Rutkowska, an attorney representing the housing

authority, said that studies suggested that a development of Raspberry Ridge’s size would have about nine school age children. That number of students, Rutkowska said, should not significantly increase the set costs of the school, such as the number of employees. BoF chair Bob Yamartino pointed out that Middlefield was part of a regional school system, meaning the town paid a bill based on the ratio of students between Durham and Middlefield. Even a shift of a few students could significantly impact each town. The proposed development consists of six three-bedroom units, 17 two-bedroom units, and 13 one-bedroom units.

when Middlefield gave the land to the housing authority. According to Lowry, the land was given “with certain caveats that don’t look like they are being followed with this plan.” Dedicating this land to elderly housing was “pretty well spelled out,” Lowry said. Elder said that Lowry’s account was accurate, but that requirement had been fulfilled “and the land is ours and we can use it as we wish.” If the town could just change the conditions, one resident asked later in the meeting, “Who is going to give [the town] land in the future?”

At different times during the nearly two-hour meeting, Rutkowska and Peter SibAt least twice during the July ley, the housing authority’s executive director, said that 18 hearing, representatives of the housing authority were financing for senior housing asked if Middlefield residents was not viable. would be given preference in The state currently makes applying for the units, which financing for affordable would be illegal. Represenhousing more attractive with tatives from the housing tax credits, and in return, authority said that could not the landlord, in this case the happen. housing authority, makes payments to the town equal BoF member Dave Lowry to 10 percent of the rental referred to language from payments. This is called a the original meeting in 1975

PILOT program – payment in lieu of taxes. Yamartino asked the housing authority for its financial plans with the development, which the representatives were reluctant to discuss, but estimates put the amount Middlefield might collect in PILOT money at $40,000 to $50,000 per year. As the cost per student in Regional School District 13 is just under $20,000 for 20172018, nine students could cost about $180,000 per year. The intangibles of affordable housing were also mentioned, such as more young people and volunteers in town. “Blue collar people need homes,” BoF member Alice Malcolm said. Rutkowska noted that nothing prevented a private developer from creating a similar development with more of an emphasis on profit. “What you have here is a landlord that is committed to the town,” Rutkowska said. The issue was scheduled to be discussed at a Planning & Zoning Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 19.

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Eons ago I lived in Georgia, and after a year there I sounded like I was a fourth-generation Southerner. When I came back home for visits, no one here could understand a word I said. By the time my “friend” and I had parted ways, I believe I took back my Southern accent. I find it very catchy.

We talk about what life is like in his country, and what it’s like in mine. One brave soul told me I must absolutely come to India, to see how beautiful it is. (I noticed he didn’t give me his address, though.) We may even touch on our hopes and dreams. It gets deep! Computers can take a really long time to fix.

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COMMENTARY

The long and winding budget process By Laura Francis

RSD13 budget increase of $776,527 was added).

17 mil rate is 35.31 for all property.

At the Annual Budget Meeting on May 8, the Board of Finance presented a budget to the residents of Durham that included the upwardly revised expenditures that were requested by many residents at the April budget hearing. Those expenditures were voted on and approved by residents in May.

The presentation on May 8 also included an explanation of the possibility of a supplemental tax levy if, indeed, a state budget was passed with extensive cuts in municipal revenue. It was further explained that because the monies expected from the state to the town and RSD13 were unknown, the BOF would not set a final mil rate that night, but would rather delay this task. The BOF waited until its regular June 20 meeting in the hopes that there would be an approved state budget with town aid figures. But to no avail. As a point of reference, the FY16-

During the legislative session, I stayed in close contact with our legislative delegation as well as our advocate organizations, COST and CCM. With each proposed budget, analysis was conducted. The best-case scenario included receiving state funding equal to FY16-17 which would have resulted in the mil rate of 36.85. The worst-case scenario included the proposal was received on May 15 that would result in a mil rate of 43.24. After extensive discussion, the Board of Finance decided on a mil rate of 39.5, a number representing a

view the budget and determine what is necessary to meet town approved budget obligations.

The legislature went back into session on Tuesday, July 18 to address the state budget. They will also be considering a provision to state law that would allow municipalities to adjust second installment tax payments downward, if necessary.

I am committed to working with all boards, commissions, and department heads to find savings prior to sending out potential supplemental tax bills. In fact, at the July 10 Board of Selectmen meeting, a tentative date of Aug. 14 was scheduled for a joint board and commission meeting to discuss the budget. If there is no state budget by that date, it will be postponed until the state budget is passed.

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“I always wondered why would you adopt us if you were going to treat us like this?” she said.

After leaving the Gables’ custody, Valentino briefly stayed with her adopted sister in Meriden and foster parents in Waterbury. She found a permanent home in 2014, when she was taken in by Richard and Lucy Valentino, a Wallingford couple that has fostered several children over 20 years. As soon as she walked into

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Valentino said she was fed a diet of primarily oatmeal. When the Gables wanted to punish their adopted children, they mixed ill-tasting additives like hot sauce or toothpaste into the oatmeal. The parents also forced them to write religious phrases more than 2,000 times while locked in a room as punishment.

Tamara Gable told police she and Peter Gable “felt overwhelmed” by the needs of the adopted children, the Middletown Press previously reported, citing a police report. Tamara Gable told authorities she and her husband took on too much, but that they never reached out to the state Department of Children and Families for help.

Gary Kleeblatt, spokesman for DCF, called Valentino an “inspiring example of how resilient our children can be.” “Being in foster care is a difficult journey, and foster children deserve all the help we can afford to provide,” he said.

Valentino will begin at UConn in Waterbury this fall with 12 college credits. She plans to eventually transfer to the Storrs campus to complete a degree in early education with the goal of becoming a teacher.

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>> Nursery longtime director Lainy Melvin, and the friendships made. First opened in 1956, the Durham co-op had many long-running traditions, like the mandatory shifts in the chicken booth at the Durham Fair or holding the walking rope for field trips up Main Street. While many alums remember those details, the friendships of children and parents and the spirit of the school also come through strongly in recollections. Jenna Driscoll of Durham said, “Our entire family is heartbroken about the closure of the Durham co-op, a true gem of our community. Ten years ago when we walked through those doors for a visitation, there was immediately no question in our minds about where we would be sending our children to pre-school. “The only way to describe it, is that it felt like ‘home.’ Mrs. Melvin was cooking pancakes with a small group of children in the back of the room, and there were other children happily doing hands-on crafts at tables with teachers and two parents. “Upon starting the school year a few months later, our ‘babies’ seemed to quickly blossom into ‘little people’ with the loving and playful support of Lainy, Pam, and the other teachers and parents.” Alison Byrne of Durham had similar memories. Byrne said, “When our daughter Hailey first started at the co-op we had just moved to Durham, and we made lasting friendships with families while volunteering in the chicken booth and being involved in the kids’ classes. These friendships and memories have lasted all these years. Being involved in the Durham co-op helped us become a part of the Durham community.” Robin Ryan of Durham put it similarly, saying, “Many

friendships were formed between my children and their classmates, and my husband and I with their classmates’ parents. I fondly remember many late night closing shifts at the Durham Fair chicken booth, and also the inaugural family movie night.” The movie night is actually another one of those old traditions. As Melvin recently told the Town Times, even at the first location on the grounds of the United Church of Durham, the school held a movie night. Back then it was in the school with a projector and a pull-down screen, but not entirely different from the Family Movie Night held on the Durham Fairgrounds in recent years. The memories are also mixed with gratitude. Driscoll said, “We feel blessed beyond belief that our four children got to experience the magic of this environment where family, friends, and fun always took precedence, and the rules and learning just naturally fell into place.” Alison Byrne said, “We couldn’t have been more grateful for this little school and the teachers. I still bump into Lainy Melvin and Liz Ober and they ask about the kids after all this time.” Although many of the memories center around Melvin, she is quick to talk about other teachers who made a lasting impact, such as the school’s first teacher, Julia Bryant, and more recently Diane Burgess, Nancy Reisner, Margaret Witkowski and Pam Quinley.

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Get the oil hot! Time for a fish fry By Mike Roberts

Here we are into July already and this is a good time for an old-fashioned fish fry. And no, you don’t have to have trout, bass or walleye to enjoy a fish fry, Connecticut style. Many of our lakes, ponds, plus the Connecticut River have plenty of fish for a fish fry.

QRWA is now located was just starting to show a growth of bushes on the sandy shoreline and the bluegills took to it readily. We would simply wade the shoreline barefoot to catch enough bluegills for a fish fry.

Many moons ago, we would get a visit from our Mom’s brother John who lived in Missouri, and when he showed up at our home in South Meriden it meant that we would soon be having a fish fry.

Lake Beseck was also another hot spot for some panfishing. We had relatives who owned a summer cottage there so we had access. As I remember it back in the ‘40s, Lake Beseck was also the home of a huge carp population. Of course today that would be a good thing with so many carp-fishing advocates here in Connecticut, but back then the carp was looked at as a “trash fish.” The carp in Lake Beseck were killed off and removed.

Uncle John was old-school and he was happiest fishing for panfish like bluegills, yellow perch, crappie (calico bass) and bullheads using nightcrawlers or garden worms for bait. Back in those days (late ‘40s) Mirror Lake was reserved strictly for kids so we would go to other ponds for our fishing endeavors.

But being the old geezer that I am, I have seen many changes in our great outdoors, some of them good, some of them not so good. Dooley Pond was one of them. Back in the ‘50s, you could rent a rowboat for a buck a day and the fishing would blow your mind, especially the white perch and pickerel.

Lake, but it wasn’t until later years that it primarily was known as Silver Lake. Nowadays it is probably best known for its bass fishing although some nice calico bass are caught there occasionally. It also has some really nice catfish in its waters as well as some pickerel. One of the hottest panfish ponds I have ever fished was Red Cedar Lake in Lebanon. I had met a fellow angler at the boat launch area at Gardner Lake and the discussion turned to panfish, mainly slab-sized bluegills. He told me about Red Cedar Lake as being a hot spot and was he ever right! I fished the wooded shoreline tossing some small rubber jigs from Lunker City under the brush that hung over the water and was rewarded with some really huge bluegills, an occasional bass and calico bass. The boat launch was best suitable for car-top boats at the time and since it has been a few years since I was there I don’t know if it has changed at all.

Speaking of Garner Lake, there was a time that I used to go there and catch a Also at that time you could get a speThen the state took it over and decided bunch of slab-sized bluegills for a fish cial permit to fish Broad Brook and that the pond should be cleansed fry. All that was needed were some many a fine fish fry came out of there. of fish like white perch. Prior to the nightcrawlers fished close to the botSad to say, it was the fishermen them- “cleansing,” Jack Sears and I would go tom. For their size, a bluegill can give selves who were responsible for the ice fishing there and use up no less you a tussle on a light-action rod. closing of Broad Brook to fishing. They than 50 live bait in less than a day. As for the fish fries that developed brought beer and food in with them Although it has been a couple years for their fishing forays and then simply since my last ice-fishing visit there, the after these panfishing forays, keep it simple. Our mom Jean Roberts was left it there as garbage when they were action ranged from little to none. famous for her fish fries that consisted through. It wasn’t too long before it I can also remember when Lake of fried bread/pizza dough, fish fillets, was closed permanently. Beseck was reclaimed back in 1954. stewed tomatoes and on occasion Dooley Pond on Route 17 between According to reports at that time, baked beans and mac and cheese. Middletown and Durham was also an Rotenone was used to remove all of I now find it easier to simply use excellent source of panfish for a fish the fish. It was reported that over 150 ready-made pizza dough that can be fry. By the way according to the fishpounds of carp per acre (119-acre purchased at your supermarket or ing book, “A Fisheries Guide to Lakes lake) were removed. Also more than even from your favorite pizza maker. and Ponds of Connecticut,” the term 14,000 small calico bass, 300 largepanfish is applied to almost any spemouth and one chain pickerel were re- Roll out the dough on a floured cies that is good to eat and typically moved. The lake was restocked in the counter and cut into biscuit-sized will fit in the pan. Makes sense to me. spring of 1955 with largemouth bass, pieces. Get the oil in your favorite fry This would include bluegills and other yellow perch, golden shiners, alewives pan good and hot and gently drop types of sunfish, yellow and white and white catfish. the dough into the oil. Stay with the perch, crappie, and even bullheads. Fishing in Beseck was prohibited until dough because it cooks quite rapidly, turn over when the down side is light When Uncle John was here, every July of 1956, and although populabrown and the when the other side day was a new fishing adventure. We tions of the warm-water fish had yet browns, put on a paper towel to dry. would load up our Model A Ford and reached their potential, it did get bethead out to do some fishing. This was ter over the years. A number of years Next, dip the fish fillets into egg and after the war ended and gas was again ago I fished, Lake Beseck with a bass your favorite fish coating and fry them made available to the public without fisherman named Bill George and we in the same oil you cooked the bread rationing. While some of the fishing had a hey-day fishing for calico bass dough in. Serve with stewed tomatoes trips might mean traveling a couple of using Charlie Brewer Slider Grubs. and whatever else you like and enjoy. extra miles, one of Uncle John’s favorAnother local favorite has changed Gotta run gang, see ya’. And God Bless ite fishing spots believe it or not was names over the years, well, sort of. America! Watch over our troops wherHanover Pond. Back in the late ‘50s it was known ever they may be. The beach area along where the as Peat Works Pond as well as Silver

Letter to the Editor Exceptional people To the editor: With the many articles written regarding the closing of the Durham Co-operative Nursery School, a very important piece of the story must not be overlooked. That is the talented, bright, caring staff who gave endless hours of their time and energy into making the school a remarkable place for children. It was my pleasure and honor to work with such an extraordinary group of women, but above all there were four exceptional people that I would like to thank because they had a significant impact, not only on me, but also on the school, as they truly understood the “Magic of the Early Childhood Years.” With grateful appreciation to Diane Burgess, Nancy Reisner, Margaret Witkowski and Pam Quinley. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lainy Melvin Durham

College Notes Graduates Simmons College, Massachusetts - Mary Neidhardt of Middlefield. Southern Connecticut State University - Rebecca Caruso, Casey Gavigan, Monika Malek, Monika Malek, Carley St. Amand of Durham; Jessica Sander of Middlefield. Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the letter, email or certificate received by the student. MORE WAYS TO

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Four generations of the Makuchin family had lunch at the Middlefield Senior Center recently. From left: Darcy Lauretti (daughter of Mary and Bob Makuchin of Middlefield), granddaughter, Taylor Taptick, of Georgia, with great-grandson Colton Taptick, and Mary and Bob Makuchin.

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Durham Fair art show entries being accepted

‘Music on the Green’ concerts continue Southington Recreation Department’s 24th annual “Music on the Green” concert series is scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., on the town green. For more: www. southington.org/MOTG.

Aug. 9 - “Pocket Full of Soul” sponsored by Ali’s Nursery.

July 26 - “I’Liguri” sponsored by Sons of Italy, UNICO Club of Southington.

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Aug. 2 - “BootLeg Band” sponsored by Southington Drive-In Committee.

Aug. 30 - “Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band” sponsored by TD Bank.

Aug. 16 - “The Kyle Niles Band” sponsored by Southington Community YMCA.

Durham Fair Art Department reminds artists that now is the time to begin thinking about 2017 Durham Fair entries. Annual categories include painting, drawing, portraits, land and seascapes, farm scenes, still life, mixed media, eco-art, forgeries, humor in art, sculpture, printmaking, folk art, computer-generated art and art

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Calendar Saturday, July 22 Dudley Farm Museum The Dudley Farm Farmers’

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Music at the Mansion - Music at the Mansion has scheduled “Sugar” for Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m., on the back lawn, 421 Wadsworth St., Middletown. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring a chair, blanket and a picnic. For more information, call 860-347-1064 or visit www.wadsworthmansion. com.

Town Hall meeting - State Sen. Len Suzio has scheduled a Town Hall meeting for Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. The public is welcome.

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Residential Wiring Specialist Landscape Lighting Design • Install • Service

Summer concert - Summer concerts are scheduled for Wednesdays, 7 p.m., at Allyn Brook Park. The band “Zydelicious” is scheduled for July 26.

Thursday, July 27

“Pool Water Pete”

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Cell 860-754-6955 Office 860-788-6216 PrecisionPlumbingSolutions@yahoo.com

Residential Roofing Specialist Residential & Commercial

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PRECISION

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WE DO GREAT WORK ALL THE TIME Bucket Truck Service Chipper Service Stump Grinding Storm Clean-up Skilled Climbers FREE ESTIMATES 203-785-0261 Ed Brashe, Owner/Operator LICENSED • FULLY INSURED

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Tai Chi - Sugarloaf Terrace has scheduled a senior Tai Chi program on Monday, July 24, 3 to 4 p.m., in the Community Center Building, 61 Cedar St., Rockfall. The program is open to all senior citizens living in Middlefield and Rockfall, as well as residents of Sugarloaf. All fitness levels and experience welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. No registration is required. For more information, contact Michele Wenchell, 860-344-9933.

Farmers Market - The Durham Farmers Market is held every Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m., on the Durham Green, through Sept. 14. Vegetables, breads, quiche, baked goods, dairy, eggs, meats, Italian ice, honey, kettle corn, wood-fired pizza and more.

Wednesday, Aug. 2 Picnic - Durham and Middlefield Parks and Rec has scheduled Picnic in the Park for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Allyn Brook Park. Live music by the “Youth School of Rock” is planned. For more information, visits www.dmyfs,org.

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Religion Briefs

Scripture Bits

CROSSWORD ANSWER

SUDOKU ANSWER

Scripture Bits Solution Solution May Christ dwell in our hearts through faith, and may charity be the foundation of our life, and my we be filled with the fullness of God. -----Ephesians 3:17-19

MIDDLEFIELD Office Space For Rent

57762-01

500 Main Street For more information call 860-349-3876

69803-01

Church of the Epiphany

activities. All are welcome.

196 Main St., schedules Sunday worship service of the Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m.

272 Main St., 860-349-3058. Mass schedule, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m., at St. Coleman Church; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.

Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881 or www.mfcct.com, has roots in both Congregational and Methodist religious traditions. Summer Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School offered with

SERVICE DIRECTORY KENNETH R. JAY

Landscape Maintenance & Construction LLC Complete Lawn and Shrub Bed Maintenance Landscape Design and Installation Service HIC #0621170

Stone Work and Pavers

(860) 346-3827 • (860) 250-0628

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Victory Christian Church

Paving Gravel Driveway Restoration Top Soil Retaining Septic Systems Excavator, Backhoe + Walls Drainage Dozer Work Light & Heavy Hauling Residential + Commercial Q

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Tree Removal & Pruning Tree & Plant Health Care

Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling

- Accredited LLC 56727-01

We Know Trees

203-457-9652

www.family-tree-care.com

GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

RSDL CT Lic. 0612088

• Painting/Dry Wall • Tile Flooring • Basements/Skylights • Decks/Patios/Sheds • Odd Projects • No Job Too Small

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Family Tree Care

191 Meriden Road, Middlefield, 860-346-6771. Sunday services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

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HIC #577319

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145 Hubbard St., Middlefield, 860-349-3868. Mass schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m., at Notre Dame Church; Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

228 Main St., 860-349-3683, schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. Holy communion, open to all, is scheduled for the first Sunday of each month.

You need someone you can trust to do the digging. Call Randy Whitehouse, 860-349-1904.

WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC.

350 Main St., Durham, second floor, 860-704-0477. The church is a non-denominational Christian/Pentecostal Church. Sunday service at 11 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Women’s Bible study meets on the first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Men’s Bible study meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The United Churches of Durham

Lic# PL204680

SEPTIC ISSUES?

Rock of Refuge Church

Saint Colman Church

Commercial, Residential, Industrial

92 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455

Notre Dame Church

Quilting fabric donations sought Quilts that Care, Inc. creates and donates quilts to cancer patients at facilities throughout Connecticut. Donations of fabric shop gift cards, 100 percent cotton fabric, twin-size quilt backing and quilting materials are appreciated. Volunteers and quilters also are needed. For more information, contact Deb at 860-782-1043 or Deborah@guiltsthatcare.org.

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Classifieds Automobiles

Automobiles

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Automobiles 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN-wheel chair/scooter lift, hand controls, power doors $3,800.00 obo 203-265-6841

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2005 Chevrolet Classic

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2004 JEEP LIBERTY

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2002 Nissan Pathfinder

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2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 101K

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Motorcycles & ATVS

2013 HYUNDAI MAZDA 3 SANTA FE GLS 2014 STOCK #17-638A

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2012 NISSAN ROGUE SV

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2012 HYUNDAI 2016 NISSAN 2013 CHRYSLER SAVANA CARGO MAXIMA SV TOWN & COUNTRY VAN 2500 VELOSTER Leather, Navigation Stock #P4949AA, Only 38K

2006 750 Honda Shadow Spirit Motorcycle 12k mi, new tires, new battery, cover,$2,500 call Jim 860-621-5475 between 3pm-6pm

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Help Wanted Bridgeport Fittings, in business since 1925, is a leading manufacturer of conduit and cable fittings. Currently, we seek the following: Maintenance Worker (2nd Shift) - Perform general maintenance, repairs, basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, landscaping and cleaning service functions. Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools necessary, and must have own tools. Maintain records, obtain estimates and orders, pick up supplies, materials and repair parts. Basic computer skills. H.S. Diploma/GED & building/plant maintenance experience. Must be able to read/comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, emails and memos. Progressive Tool & Die Maker (2nd Shift) – Two to five years’ of experience. Must be able to construct or make major alterations or repairs to progressive stamping dies. Knowledge of CNC, CAD, Wire and Sinker EDM is a plus. Please indicate position desired, and contact: Jim Connor, Human Resource VP, Bridgeport Fittings, 705 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615, Fax: 203-378-9818, E-mail: jimc@bptfittings.com EOE

BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER AGC an Aerospace Component Manufacturer located in Meriden, Connecticut is seeking an individual experienced in the day-to-day supervision of a diversified skilled work force utilizing a wide variety of equipment to fill the position of Business Unit Manager for one of our manufacturing departments. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to managing, scheduling, and customer / employee interaction for the fabrication of formed and machined parts, components and assemblies made out a varie- DIESEL MECHANIC Experienced Diesel ty of metal materials. Mechanic for Fleet. The successful candiNorth Branford. Exp date will have experiall aspects truck & ence using MRP softtrailer repair. Must ware with experience have good references in the full range of Mi& be reliable. Various crosoft tools. A Bacheshifts. (203) 484-9918 lor’s degree or equivalent experience in a fast pace manufacturing environment preADMINISTRATIVE ferred. ASSISTANT Interested individuals Wallingford senior cenmay apply via e-mail to ter, 30 hrs/5 days, prohumanresources@agci ficient in MS Office, ncorporated.com data entry, proofreadAGC is an Equal Opporing & time managetunity Employer Comment. PTO/no health, mitted to Diversity please email resume to /M/F/D/V office@wlfdseniorctr.com

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AIR CONDITIONER Wanted to Buy Fits in wall, unit works great. $75. (203) 6269066. 1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûûCA$Hûûû 203-494-1695 Miscellaneous ESTATE SALE SERVICE For Sale Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, AIR CONDITIONER Meriden-made items, fits in wall unit works toys, lamps great. $75.00. Please call 203-626-9066 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. CT ESTATE AUCTION Furniture, 50’s Items. Auction 6:00pm July 24 Whole Estates 758 Four Rod Rd. Berlin 203 238-3499 connecticutestateaucti on.com 203-630-1400 AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, Bench Tools FREE washed stones for Hand Tools, Much garden decor. Pick up More. (203) 525-0608 Mon-Sat. 10a.m. to 4 p.m. 40 Briar Lane, ALL CASH FOR Meriden.

Performs varied, responsible clerical tasks and responds to telephone and in person inquiries from the public, contractors, and vendors for the Wallingford Electric Division. The position requires a DRIVERS - Experienced H.S. diploma plus 6 Class A Tractor Trailer and Dump Trailer Drivyears of experience in ers Needed for North office clerical work. A Branford Terminal. combination of experi75k + yearly. 3 yrs exp ence and training may reqd, clean driving resubstitute on a yearcord. (203) 484-9793 for-year basis up to four (4) years of experience of related experi- Medical Help Wanted ence, or any equivalent combination of experiMILITARY ITEMS ence and training sub- Medical Receptionist Looking for PT/FT perstituting on a one-forOAKWORKS 203-237-6575 one basis. $24.61 to son for pediatric office. MASSAGE TABLE Must work well in team ALWAYS BUYING $29.92 hourly plus an Complete Package setting, have good excellent fringe benefit $500.00 communication skills CASH PAID package. Apply: PerCall 203 631-7109 and be detail oriented. sonnel Department, Experience and/or biVintage Electronics, MuTown of Wallingford, lingual a plus. Please Music Instruments sical Instruments, 45 South Main Street, & Instruction fax resume to 203Amps, Ham EquipWallingford, CT 06492. 265-3321. ment, HiFi, Radios, The closing date will CB, Guitars, Audio be that date the 75th Equipment, Antiques. a p p l i c a t i o n Appliances 860-707-9350 form/resume is received, or July 26, Music By Roberta AFFORDABLE Used 2017 whichever occurs Always buying coins, Perform + Instruct Dryers, washers, first. EOE gold, silver, antifridges, stoves, repairs Voice lessons - all ages ques, collectibles, +levels,piano beginneravailable. Wallingford, estate and broken 475-201-9001. interm. (203) 630-9295. or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail.. Rick’s Antiques & Coins (428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5 We are seeking a media sales professional who can balance providing high level Wlfd.) 203-269sales & service to existing clients with hunting & closing new business. We are 9888. www.ricksan RJ Media Group – Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company, and the tiquesandcoins.co m retirement of a long-term media consultant has created an opening on our outside

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT

sales team.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.

A family-owned company, we publish the Record-Journal, 6 weekly community newspapers and myrecordjournal.com, delivering the hyper-local news that citizens want, as well as the audience that businesses need. Plus, we have partnered with the biggest names in digital and social media to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities. We are seeking a tireless hunter with one to two years of outside sales experience in lead generation and upselling existing accounts. Our ideal candidate is skilled in digital marketing, including social media, and understands how it impacts today’s business owner.

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.

We offer a base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K. To apply, send resume, cover letter & salary requirements to Jim Mizener at jmizener@rjmediagroup.com RJ Media Group is an EOE

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EBAY Consignment Business in Berlin. We sell your items online. www.aitct.com 860-828-4400

Grassy Hill Auctions Always buying your antiques, collectibles, jewelry or entire estates! Estate sale services as well! Grassyhillauctions.com (203)868-1816

PROVIDE A SERVICE? Get Found. List it here.

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip

Summer Special Tree Length Firewood 203-238-2149 Pets For Sale

MERIDEN BRADLEY ESTATES I & II 200 Pratt Street 1,2,&3 BR wait list will be closed July 18, 2017 & until further notice, we will not accept Applications for housing at Bradley I & II. Carabetta Mgmt Company 203-237-7400

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WALLINGFORD – Studio apt., private driveway & yard, nice area, no pets, $800/mo. Call (203) 654-6190.

English & French Bulldogs $950+; Yorkies $850+; Shih-tzus $550+; Pugs $950+; Chihuahuas $650+ (860) 828-7442

Apartments For Rent MERIDEN 1 & 2 BR apartments Lease, Sec & Refs. 203-314-7300 or 203-239-7657

WLFD-2BR Townhouse, laundry hkups, appls. off st prkg, no pets/smkg, $925 +1 mo sec. 203-631-5219

Houses For Sale HOUSE-4 BR, 2 full BA, Main St. Keene NH. Close to Keene State, Call 603.352.5433 or 603.313.3948 ask for Bill Hutwelker $179,900

FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS 3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Studio & One Bedroom Apt. Homes Includes Heat/Hot Water, Appliances Computer & Fitness Center Free Meal Program & Activities Free Shuttle Bus Service Affordable Apartments for Qualified Applicants 50 years of age of older. For more info call 860-621-3954 TTY 711 FlanderswestBC.com

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Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned

T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work GARY Wodatch Demoli- 24 hr. Emergency Service tion Svs Sheds, pools, Small Jobs Welcome decks, garages, debris 203-237-2122 removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls reFencing turned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Carpentry Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. REPAIRS or REPLACEAFA Cert. Ins’d. Call MENT of decks, porchJohn Uvino 203-237es, railings, stairs, 4283. CT Reg doors, windows. I can fix #601060. it or replace it. Work done by owner. Exp. Gutters Lic#578107+Ins. 203.238.1449 marceljcharpentier.com GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY Cleaning Services For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440Prof., Thorough, Reliable 3279 Fully ins. & Trustworthy. Res. & CT# 569127 Comm. 25 Yrs. Exp. Many Long-Term Refs. Kathy: 203-494-7758

CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.

Junk Removal

ED’S JUNK REMOVAL WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, bsemts, garages, appl. & more. Any Questions? Ed (203) 494-1526

20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRINGYard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs room addition founda- exp. Call today for free tions. Fully insured. 50 est. 203-440-3535 Ct. yrs in business. (203) Reg. #578887 269-6240.

PATRICK KELLY & SON CONCRETE DESIGNS. Stamped concrete resealing, sidewalks, patios, garage flrs, ret. walls, etc... No job too small! 860-378-9813. CT Reg #0647947

Electrical Services All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957 Bob’s Electric Service changes, old house wiring, trouble shoot. Veteran. Lic/Ins. 203-376-7888

Handypersons Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828

Home Improvement

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YardClean-ups*

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Landscaping ***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937

JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC – For all your landscape needs – top quality work at a reasonable price. #616311. Fully lic. & ins. 203-213-6528

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J & M Landscapes Complete lawn care. Mulch & Stone delv. Shed stone foundation. Free quote. Call 860-349-8135.

George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820

Power Washing

JM Lawn Care Lawn mowing, Spring cleanup, hedge trimming, overseeding, mulch any color. Com/Res 860-796-8168 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

Masonry

BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING A&A MASONRY Cert. Installer- Paver 20 yrs exp. Specializing Walkways, Stairs, Rein sidewalks, stairs, place Repair Patios, patios, stonewalls, Ret. Walls, Shrub Rechimneys, fireplaces & place, Landscape Demuch more! Call Anysign, Mulch, Stone, time 860-462-6006! Lawn Repair & Install. Free Est! #HIC0616290 NO MOWING, Expert Drainage & Backhoe ALEX MASONRY Work. In Bus. 30+yr 30 yrs. exp. Patios, FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, 203-237-9577 Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652 Comm. & Res. Cleanups, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, W.BOOBER MASONRY mulching, retaining 25 Years Experience walls & walkways, & All Types of Masonry much more. Free Est. CT #626708 203-687-0936. 203 235-4139

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Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430

LAVIGNE’S Tree Service Yalesville Construction In busi. 37 yrs. Tree reSpecializing in all phasmoval. Stump grinding. es of residential roofCraneService. Free ing. Senior citizen disEst. Fully insured. count Insured Free est. 203-294-1775 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 lavignestreeservicellc.com

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Durham Fun Run results: Week 2

Library Briefs Levi E. Coe Library

Children’s Summer Reading Programs

Library hours - Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday.

Call for appointments to read to Bailey the Reading Dog. Call the Children’s Department at 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register.

Borrow a Nature Pack - Borrow one of our adult or child backpacks filled with fun items – bug box, binoculars, compass, field guides, journal – to take hiking. Backpacks check out for one week. Project is supported by a grant from the Coginchaug Valley Education Foundation, Inc.

Age 4 and under: 1 lap Boady Villwock 2:29 Kate Griese 3:00 5-7: 1 lap

Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program

Jeremiah Fuggi 1:58 Katelyn Bell 2:02 Ellory Connell 2:16 8-10: .33 mile Aiyana Donecker 2:25 Macy Gerry 2:44

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Julianna Fuggi 2:48 11-14: .66 mile Abby Gerry 6:06

Dr. William Boylin, Ph.D Dr. William Boylin, Ph.D. Family Therapist

Alyson Woodward 6:13 2 mile Julia Kaliszewski 17:20 Emma Bournival 17:20

Sean McMaster 22:01

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William J. Lema, D.M.D. Serving Durham & Middlefield for 25 Years

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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults

Lavinia Vigue 25:09

General Family Dentistry • Children Adults Saturday & Evening Appointments & Available

Jeremy Titus 26:58 Kevin Vigue 28:09 Nanci Feitel 37:32

State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere

Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: Gum Therapy 9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic Bonding •Tues.-Fri. Emergencies Crowns & Bridges • Gum Therapy • Fillings Dentures & Repairs • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs William J. Lema, D.M.D. Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. RootHours: Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) Regular Tues–Fri 9am–6pm

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State of the Art Dentistry in a Caring, Small Office Atmosphere

6 Way Rd, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern)

860-349-7006

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Now offering daytime hours

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Family Therapist

Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.

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Ally Woodward 22:14

First Month Rent Free!

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Professionals

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Harry Potter Book Club. Tuesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” All ages. Registration is required.

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Programs for children

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Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enter to win a Kindle Paperwhite Balloonology. Wednesday, July 26, 2:30 E-reader. Stop by the library and pick up p.m. Balloon experiments for ages 5 and a reading slip for each book you read, up. Registration required. return to the library.

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