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Middlefield housing development faces vocal opposition

Friday, July 28, 2017

‘ALICE’ TAKES THE STAGE

By Mark Dionne Town Times

In a lengthy and occasionally contentious public hearing of the Middlefield Planning & Zoning Commission last week, a large crowd of Middlefield residents expressed their resistance to a proposed affordable housing development. The Middlefield Housing Authority, the quasi-public entity that runs the Sugarloaf Terrace senior living facility, has proposed a 36-unit affordable housing development called Raspberry Ridge. The idea drew more than 100 people to the Middlefield Community Center, where some sat in the balconies and on the stairs for the nearly 3-hour public hearing. Attendees expressed fears about the traffic and costs associated with the Raspberry Ridge project, and trepidation about who would be living there.

PaperHouse Productions performed “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” three times over the weekend of July 21-22. After two weeks of all-day rehearsals, the cast and crew of about 40 brought the classic story to colorful life on the stage of the Middlefield Community Center. “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.,” put on in partnership with Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services, concluded the PaperHouse Summer Theatre programs, which started with a teen theatre production of “Legally Blonde, Jr.” | Mark Dionne, Town Times

The hearing was eventually continued to Sept. 27 to give the Housing Authority time to revise the plan following input from the Town Engineer and Fire Marshal.

Mother, son to compete in Karate World Cup

P&Z Chair Rob Johnson opened the Tuesday, July 18 public hearing by describing the process of directing comments and questions to the chair – meant to enforce civility – and the limits of what the commission could consider and vote on. Many residents, however, wanted to voice their concerns directly to the officials present.

When the Japan Karate Association holds its Karate World Cup in August in Limerick, Ireland, Carolyn and Tim Rinaldi, a mother and son pair from Durham, will be on the 45-member U.S. National Team.

“You’ve got a very slick presentation ... but I don’t think you give a damn what we think,” one resident told the Housing AuthorSee Housing, A9

At 15, Tim is a member of the junior team and was invited to participate. Carolyn is one of seven women on the team and had to pass a JKA national tryout in Boston in April.

Carolyn and Tim Rinaldi train for the Japan Karate Association’s World Cup, where they will represent the United States. | Elle Rinaldi, Submitted

Carolyn was honored just to be invited to try out and when she found out she made the team, Carolyn said, “It blew my mind. My jaw dropped.” The Karate World Cup occurs

every three years and will draw hundreds of competitors from over 50 countries. Carolyn will be competing in See Karate, A13

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In Brief Basket-making at Dudley Farm

Sept. 13; registration is required by Aug. 30.

Basket-making with Donna Lowell is scheduled for Wednesdays, Aug. 9, 23 and Sept. 13, 10 a.m., at Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. A fee is charged. Classes last 3 to 4 hours.

Silk’n Sounds seeks Mid-Lea Garden Club seeks members new members

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The Mid-Lea Garden Club is looking for new members. The club meets the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Middlefield Community Center. Members do not need to be Middlefield residents.

Silk’n Sounds chorus, a women’s four-part a cappella chorus, is looking for new members. Women of all ages and musical backgrounds are welcome. For information, call Lynn at 203-623-1276.

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Calendar Dudley Farm market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market, 2351 Durham Road, North Guilford, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through October, featuring homegrown and handmade Connecticut items. For more information, call 203457-0770 or visit www.dudleyfarm.com.

dairy, eggs, meats, Italian ice, honey, kettle corn, wood-fired pizza and more.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Picnic - Durham and Middlefield Parks and Recreation 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, visit www.dmyfs.org.

Tag sale - Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Over 40 vendors in the parking lot offering antiques, tools, plants, pictures, produce, furniture, crafts, records, jewelry, yarn, greeting cards, handmade items. Inside the church hall offers clothing, toys, Christmas and holiday items, jewelry, china, a variety of linens, brass, kitchen supplies, craft supplies and more. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 860 349-3397.

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Home, condo sales increase statewide and local realtors. By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

Central Connecticut housing data for May 2017

Year-to-date sales dropped 16 percent from 106 to 89 in June, however, median prices rose 14 percent from $138,570 to $158,250 in the month of May, and 12 percent year to date.

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House backs agreement with unions to save $1.5B changes to the existing contract wouldn’t be legal, and would be out of line with Connecticut’s policies.

By Mike Savino Record-Journal staff

HARTFORD — By a party-line vote Monday, the House adopted a concession agreement with state employee unions projected to save more than $1.5 billion over two years.

“It doesn’t add up,” Ritter said of Republican complaints, “because we have people in this state who have a longstanding commitment and principle of collective bargaining.”

The vote came despite protests from Republicans, who said they needed more time to review the bill and pointed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy delivers his budget address at the to Senate Democrats’ deciState Capitol, Feb. 3, 2016. | Associated Press sion to wait until July 31 to vote on the agreement. care costs from current and of Connecticut, because retired employees. It also we cannot do a darn thing House Democrats made creates a fourth tier in the about” the benefits package good on their stated intenpension system for new hires going forward, said House tion last week to vote on the that includes a combined de- Minority Leader Themis agreement, which the State fined-benefit, defined-conKlarides, R-Derby. Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition ratified a week ago. tribution plan. All Republicans voted The 78-72 vote — Rep. John It also includes wage freezes against the deal with the exHampton, D-Simsbury, was for state employees. All ception of Rep. Vincent Canthe only Democrat to break but one of the 34 unions delora, R-North Branford, rank — drew applause from were negotiating new wage who was not present. Malloy. packages. Democrats said the pro“When we asked labor to In exchange, the agreement posed changes in the House come to the table and be Republican budget would part of the solution, our state would result in a no-layoff agreement for four years and fail to reach the $1.5 billion workers answered the call,” extend the benefit package in savings over two years he said in a statement. “And for five years, until 2027. Rethat Malloy got in the SEBAC I remind lawmakers that as publicans said the state can agreement, a key figure as each day goes by with this achieve a similar level of sav- lawmakers continue talks on plan unapproved, certain ings statutorily, and they said how to plug a projected $5 savings that this agreement the agreement isn’t worth billion deficit over that same will create will dissipate.” what the state is giving back time period. to unions. The agreement includes a House Majority Leader number of changes to state “This is tying the hands of Matt Ritter, D-Hartford, also employee benefits, includevery taxpayer in the state said some of the proposed ing increased contributions for pensions and health

Earlier in the day, Klarides and Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano, R-North Haven, urged Aresimowicz to hold off on voting, noting Senate Democrats were already planning to do so. They said they needed more time to evaluate the wage and salary portion of the agreement, pointing out that the Office of Fiscal Analysis didn’t include a financial impact in its own projections. OFA merely said there “is no fiscal impact attributed to a wage freeze as there are no collective bargaining contracts in place.” OFA noted that only state police have an agreement on wages, and it expires at the end of the fiscal year. Republicans, though, said it’s an indication OFA needed more time, as they only got the information late last Thursday. “They could not do the detailed analysis required that we usually see in OFA notes with respect to contracts,”

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LIONS LUNCH FOR SENIORS The Middlefield Lions Club sponsored the Annual Senior Picnic on Wednesday, July 12. The event featured a cookout, but an eat-in at the senior room of the Middlefield Community Center. Hosted by the Middlefield Senior Advisory Board, the lunch filled the senior room.

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Picnic organizers, from left, Park and Recreation Director Hannah Malcolm, Municipal Agent for the Elderly Susan D’Orvilliers, and Middlefield Lions Club President Michael Skelps. | Photos by Mark Dionne, Town Times

Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the Durham Activity center. For more information and reservations, call 860-349-3153.

Renter’s Rebate - Renter’s Rebate applications are accepted in the Social Services office though Oct. 1. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 860-349-3153.

Newsletter - To receive the Durham Senior Newsletter, featuring programs and events, call Jaclyn at 860-349-3153 or email jcaturano@townofdurhamct. org.

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Library Briefs Levi E. Coe Library Library hours - Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Friday and Saturday. 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. Children’s Summer Reading Programs

Adult/Teen Summer Reading Program Enter to win a Kindle Paperwhite E-reader. Stop by the library and pick up a reading slip for each book you read, return to the library.

Durham Public Library Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children

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Harry Potter Book Club. Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” All ages, registration is required.

Call the Children’s Department at 860-349-3857 or stop by the library to register.

C.A.M.P. - Kite Craft. July 31 to Aug. 5, all day. Drop-in craft for all ages. No registration.

Farmers’ Market Storytime. Thursdays, 5 p.m. Outdoor storytime on the green. All ages. Programs for teens Teen Henna. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 3 p.m., grades 6 and up. Registration required. Minecrafting Club. Mondays, 3 p.m. for grades 6 and up. Bring you own laptop, if desired. Programs for adults Passport Application Fair. Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apply or renew a passport. For more information, visit www.durhamlibrary.org. Book Lovers’ Circle. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. “The Noise of Time” by Julian Barnes.

Revolutionary War reenactment The sixth Connecticut Continental Regiment has planned a Revolutionary War reenactment for Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mansfield House, 151 Main St., Middletown. A fee is charged.

A camp follower will discuss medicines of the era and the soldiers will engage visitors in discussions about the war. The “Kiddie Drill” will allow youngsters to learn the manual of arms using wooden muskets.

Modern-day re-enactors portray soldiers and camp followers and will demonstrate musket firing and the manual of arms as written by Baron von Steuben.

Professor Richard Buel plans to discuss both Middletown’s contribution to the revolutionary movement and the way the town was changed by its experience at 11 a.m.

Buel taught American History at Wesleyan University for 40 years. The Mansfield House is the headquarters of the Middlesex County Historical Society. The society’s current exhibit, “A Vanished Port: Middletown & the Caribbean, 1750-1824” is scheduled to be open for viewing. For more information, call 860-346-0746.

Chamber seeks young professional The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has formed a “Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs” group in the Central Connecticut region.

The annual Kids Only Tag Sale took place on the grounds of the Durham Public Library Saturday, July 8. As always, the sellers at the tag sale were children. | Photos by Mark Dionne

The goals of this group are to educate and motivate the next generation of business leaders to start and grow businesses across our region and state; provide networking and social opportunities for these new leaders to meet and form lasting business relationships and gain a stronger voice in setting policy

and priorities to affect and improve economic and community development across the state and region. It is envisioned that this group will hold a series of feedback sessions for businesses, non profit and community projects and entities; provide social and business networking gatherings at local venues; and host various civic, service, and professional education events and activities with leading experts in business and leaders in community development.

The group will also maintain an active web and social media presence. Membership in the group is not limited to Chamber members, but is open to any young professional, entrepreneur, or student (age 40 and under) pursuing a career in business. For more information, contact Mark Walerysiak, Jr. at the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce at mark@centralctchambers. org or 860-584-4718.

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ity team. “You’re going to shove it down our throats.” When Alma Elder, chair of the Housing Authority’s board, read a statement similar to the one she’d previously read to the Board of Finance about what she considered the benefits and also the need of affordable housing, her comments received shouts and derisive laughter from the crowd. “There are many people who are looking for a clean, safe place to live,” Elder said. “So are we,” members of the crowd shouted. Elder said residents in affordable housing would volunteer for town boards and activities. Much of the crowd laughed at this idea and Elder had to wait to resume speaking. In addition to public opposition, the project faces potential legal opposition from Middlefield, which gave Middlefield Housing Authority Executive Director Peter Sibley addresses a large audience at a public hearing to discuss about 18 acres to the Housa proposed affordable housing development called Raspberry Ridge. | Mark Dionne, Town Times ing Authority in 1973. Sugarloaf Terrace is on about half off, trees, roads, parking, are in the income demofunds, estimated at $40,000 suggested that the develof that Cedar Street property, and fire lanes. graphic that would qualify to $50,000 per year, would opment was a method of with the other half eyed for for affordable housing. never offset the additional “creating a voting block.” The project’s civil engineer Raspberry Ridge. education expenses of the Brayshaw said, “They could reviewed the traffic impact Rutkowska repeated anecchildren. easily sway almost anything According to Middlefield and concluded it would dotes that she told the Board the townspeople tried to First Selectman Ed Bailey, amount to about a car every of Finance at a previous BOF Chair Bob Yamartino accomplish.” town records from the time two minutes during peak meeting, saying that recently had a letter read into the reof the transfer stated that morning and afternoon there were zero rentals avail- cord stating that the board Another resident suggested “the property is to be used drive times and would not able in Middlefield and that had not received enough that “city people,” unfaexpressly for elderly houshave a significant impact on a local company was not able financial information to miliar with septic systems, ing and related activities.” safety or accidents. to find a rental property for analyze the impact of the would damage the ground Bailey said, “The Board of employees. development, although that water. Selectmen is looking into its The address of the project letter came from Yamartino The hearing had one mooptions with regards to this is Aresco Drive, currently a One member of the audiand not the board itself. quiet, dead end road. ence responded, “Why can’t ment of levity. A resident, project, which is not an elthey buy a house?” Other than financial conspeaking about potential derly housing project.” Sylvia Rutkowska, the attorcerns and questions about drug and alcohol probney representing the Hous- Connecticut uses 10 perThe presentation from the the traffic, many of the lems, said, “Right now we Housing Authority was called ing Authority in this part of cent as a target for afcomments at the public have little law enforcement fordable housing in every “preliminary” because of the the application, described hearing represented a fear here at all,” while standing the process for affordable community. If a town does upcoming revisions. of the people who would in front of two Connecticut housing as well as the imnot reach that threshold, live in the development. State Troopers. Peter Sibley, executive diage of affordable housing. the process to develop afrector of the Housing Aufordable housing is made One speaker said, “These Although many of the conthority, said that Raspberry “The term ‘affordable houseasier in order to encourage affordable housing projects, cerns expressed were about Ridge was part of the Hous- ing’ has its connotations,” that development. going in they’re beautithe people who would live in said Rutkowska, but the ing Authority’s mission. ful. Two years later they’re the development, according reality is different than the Middlefield, which has about dumps. Drugs. Crime.” to Rob Johnson, the commisOf Sugarloaf Terrace, Sibley image. A home is consid2.5 percent of its houssion’s purview was limited to said, “It looks as good as it ered affordable if the owner ing classified as affordable, Another speaker said that health and safety issues. did the day it was built.” or renter is paying no more would also receive funds for Middlefield residents wanted than 30 percent of their inthe rental of these units in a to live near “nice people” “[Then] we need to come Using a presentation and a come for housing. According state program called PILOT. and not apartments. “We up with something that’s model, the development’s to Rutkowska, about 50 perMembers of the Board of Fiwant good people.” either a health or a safety architect briefly reviewed issue,” said one resident. drives, walkways, water run cent of Middlefield residents nance on July 18 said that the Selectman Jon Brayshaw

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Cat Tales has scheduled the fourth annual “The Fast & the Furriest” Car, Truck & Bike Show for Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Middletown High School, 200 La Rosa Lane.

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Think it’s hot here? day – a “frigid” 56 degrees – I treated as a spring day.) By Diana Carr Town Times

People told me that I would get used to the heat, but they were wrong. I tended to As I write this, it looks like we spend the days hugging my are in for another scorcher. air conditioner, and crawling People are complaining left out at night, like a vampire. and right, but I never mind. I think this era was when I My pool saves me, of course. started getting up early, so I am so comfy just floating that I could have an hour or around and around all after- so before the crushing heat noon, that I must listen to the enveloped me. weather report to realize that Then there was the week of we are having a heat wave. And when I come across the Georgian heat so extreme that the police were roundpeople who are lamenting ing people up off the streets the temps, I usually blurt and telling them to get inout, “Oh, was it hot today?” side, because the air quality This doesn’t endear me to was so bad. So my family and anyone. I were held hostage by our My pool aside, maybe my homes for days, with an air tolerance for the heat has conditioner that decided all something to do with the 12 this was just too much work, years I lived in Georgia. Now and thought it a good idea there’s some heat! Summer to lie down on the job and days kicked off with a toasty become quite sluggish. So 95 degrees, with high humid- the inside of the house did ity. My life seemed like a nev- not feel much better than the er-ending sauna (These were outside. my pre-pool years.) Well, after holing it up for a When I first got there, I few days, I felt in need of some would go for a walk and fresh air (of course, none of nearly have a fainting spell. the air was fresh) so I took my I would have to sit down by toddler, Ryan, out into his little the side of the road and put my head between my knees to keep from passing out. MIDDLEFIELD I imagine passersby were Office Space For Rent saying, “Oh, look, there’s an500 Main Street other Yankee.” (Of course, I For more information call had my day in the sun when 860-349-3876 what they called a winter 69803-01

kiddie pool at 8:30 at night, and sat in it with him for about a half-hour. This did not have a happy ending. When we got inside the poor child threw up. I guess they meant it when they said the air quality was bad. I didn’t do that again. Steering wheels that sat sizzling in the sun were almost guaranteed to give you a third-degree burn. Or at least a second-degree one. Well, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it felt like it.

One learned to sneak up on all hot surfaces. And all surfaces were hot.

most glorious tans. Which you could get going from the house to the car! My bambinos didn’t care about their tans, but I was quite impressed with mine.

And those “dog days” of summer stretched on forever. They got an early run in March, and never seemed to slow down. Well, by December they had lost a lot of their kick, but I do remember Christmases with the air conditioner on.

Another thing. I had thought they were fair-haired lads, but when we moved up here, they soon morphed into brown-haired little boys. I think they hadn’t been so much blond as just bleached out by that merciless sun.

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and Middlefield boys and girls entering grades 5 and 6. The clinic focuses on basketball fundamentals and improving skills. There is a fee to attend. Register at www.cbcthunder.org.

Knights golf tournament slated Sept. 30 Knights of Columbus Local 11289 has scheduled a golf outing for Saturday, Sept. 30 at Quarry Ridge Golf Club, 9 Rose Hill Road, Portland. A fee is charged.

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>> Karate three of the four events available to women, including two sparring competitions, and describes herself as mostly proud and excited, but slightly nervous. “I’m getting a little nervous because it’s the best of the best in the world,” she said. There are no weight or age divisions in the competition. “I don’t know how big they’re going to be or how fast they’re going to be. I’ll be 47 and I could be up against some 25 year old phenom,” Carolyn said with a laugh.

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“In a couple months I got hooked. I thought ‘I can actually do this!’ and I haven’t stopped since.”

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Eventually Carolyn followed a recommendation from her old UConn instructor for a shotokan karate teacher in Wallingford for the family and found re-entering the sport not as bad as she feared.

Karate is also a skill and that has benefits. Carolyn explained, “As a woman who

Karate has also come full circle as a family affair. Based Carolyn was invited to try out on his tournament record, for the 2014 team but did not Tim was invited to the team. make it. The tryout invitation is based on skill, tournament Tim, entering his sophomore year at Xavier High record, standing within the organization, and an instruc- School, does not remember why he started karate, since tor’s sponsorship. he began at age 5. Although When invited again in 2017 under the sponsorship of

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That break eventually stretched to 13 years. “I never thought I’d go back to it because I didn’t want to re-enter as a black belt” after so much time off.

When she returned to karate, Carolyn re-entered the competitions. “It was a little intimidating at first, but I ended up doing really, really well. I always placed and as I progressed it kind of became about my age because I’m a little older than some of these girls.”

her UConn instructor Robert Jacobs she decided to give it another shot. “It’s all kind of come full circle.”

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She earned her black belt the summer after graduating from UConn and enjoyed competing in tournaments, but took a break after having her children, Elle and Tim.

Referring to the precision of kata, which is a series of movements done to demonstrate control and technique and one of her areas of competition, Carolyn said, “To be able to do that with your body at the highest level, I think that’s thrilling.”

inches, Carolyn refers to herself as looking “little” in the competitions. Although the sparring is not full contact, it is physical. “It’s a little more about precision and control.”

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She liked it and took to it very quickly. Also, she met her husband Steve at the UConn karate club. Being together in the club provided additional incentive to keep going, Carolyn said.

looks really small, I have a great sense of security ... I’m not afraid.”

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In some ways, the trip will bring Carolyn’s karate journey full circle. At age 19 and looking for something unusual or cool, she took up the sport at the University of Connecticut. “I took karate as a class and the only reason I took karate was because fencing was closed.”

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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.

Rock of Refuge Church

• Lot Clearing • Tree & Stump Removal • Concrete

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.

Durham/ In Durham Middlefield Call Charlie

(860) 349-0157

LICENSED & INSURED We work 24/7

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• Water Problems & Drainage Work Wallingford: (203) 265-7328 Toll Free: (800) 269-0948 www.RidOfBugs.com

Connecticut Business License # B-2045 69848-01

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- Landscape Design - Landscape Install - Hydroseeding - Pavers/Bluestone - Excavation/Grading - Drainage Work - Organic Land Care - Sustainable Landscapes

Saint Colman Church

860-349-1918

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.

DESIGN • CONSTRUCT • MAINTAIN

Lic# PL204680

Commercial • Residential • Industrial • Licensed • Insured

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APEC ELECTRIC

The United Churches of Durham

"Electrical Construction Built on Quality" “ N o J o b To o S m a l l ”

Joseph W. Fontanella

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.

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Purpose Electrical Contractor

860-349-0303

Lic.# E1-123497

LET US DO THE DIGGING. 57965-01

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We have nearly 20 years’ experience. Call Randy Whitehouse, 860-349-1904.

WHITEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INC. Durham, Connecticut | CT Lic. #554559

860-349-1904 | whitehouseconstructioninc.com Paving Gravel Driveway Restoration Top Soil Retaining Walls Drainage Septic Systems Excavator, Backhoe + Dozer Work Light & Heavy Hauling Residential + Commercial Q

, Middlefield

Tree Removal & Pruning Tree & Plant Health Care

Joy Boone, Advertising

LLC

www.family-tree-care.com

500 South Broad Street • Meriden, CT 06450 203-317-2313 • Fax 203-235-4048 advertising@towntimes.com

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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...serving Durham, Middlefield & Rockfall

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We Know Trees

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- Accredited -

Family Tree Care

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College Notes University of Rhode Island Tiffany Antoinette Makara of Durham; Katie T. Bednarz of Middlefield; Nicholas Mazzotta of Rockfall.

D. Charette, Christopher D. Fusco, Jane T. Landy of Durham.

Trinity College - Natalie

Est. 1965

• Septic tank cleaning Fine• Work Septic systems installed & repaired Home Improvement • Sewer drain cleaning • Portable restroom rentals

203-265-4674

23228R 1287241

Licensed & Insured CT Lic #558904

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ESTI

he is practicing a lot, Tim is reserved about the upcoming tournament. He said he does not talk about it “unless someone asks.”

270 Main St., Middlefield 860-349-8551 Residential Roofing Specialist Dan Jacobs Owner

Dependable & Reasonable DARYL’S DRIVEWAY REPAIR

Insured & Licensed

CT Lic. #558904

860-349-6597Asphalt Repair, Rubberized Free Estimates Crack Filling,

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65R Johnson Lane Durham, CT 06422 860-349-9827 860-883-0335

860-836-3026

Lic.# 102065

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Driveway Sealing and Small Paving Projects Daryl Brockett 105R David Rd., Durham, CT

Planeta Electric LLC

Licensed and Insured #0648207

Lic.# 123670

Raintree Lawn Care

860-349-8029

Lawn Mowing 860-663-3107

Ernie Laudano • STONE & MULCH DELIVERED • Hedge Trimming

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FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Serving Durham and Middlefield since 1985

.....continues to be in business since 1984.

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Tim has also spent time this summer working and building a cardboard model of a jet engine for the Durham Fair. “It’s taking a long time.” Tim does not participate in any other sport, but is a member of Xavier’s jazz band and robotics team.

CALL FOR A FREE A FREE ESTIMATE.

MIDDLEFIELD REMODELING

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TR E E M A N , LL

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Available 365 Days a Year Large Take Down Specialists #1 Customer Satisfaction Residential & Commercial

CT Lic. Arbor # S-5765

Tel: 860-346-6611 Fax: 860-347-6772

HOME BuSinESS HEalTH BOaT auTO liFE

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No Job Too Small or Large

Steven Bartunek Director of Sales/Marketing sbartunek@rddk.com 69872-01

We Work Year Round!

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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HIC 0629899

IS YOUR SITE

Comprehensive website development.

Dan Jacobs, Owner Dependable & Reasonable

FRMEATEES

From A13

A SIGHT?

Cahill Septic Service

Residential Roofing Specialist

>> Karate

As the Karate World Cup is for amateur athletes, Carolyn has started a GoFundMe page – www.gofundme. com/tim-carolyn-karate-world-cup – to help with the cost of things like entry fees, uniforms, and special team trainings.

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Fine Work Home Improvement

Faculty honors

Like his mother, Tim is training multiple times a week at UConn and Yale, where Carolyn teaches a self-defense class, and in New London and Boston.

Town Times prints scholastic achievements of local

letter, email or certificate received by the student.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Yale University - Katharine Francis of Durham.

Tim said that karate teaches the skills of self-defense and also gives him confidence. “It’s fun afterwards. It’s rewarding when you’re done,” he said.

students. Company policy requires verification from the school, i.e., a copy of the

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Welcome to On The Menu. Let us help you find the perfect place to eat.

Whether it’s a celebration, date night, or just grabbing a bite to eat, this list of local restaurants is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Find great local eats - MenusCT.com Adelphia Café

Arc Eatery

200 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 237-8386 www.arcmw.org Under New Management. Come and enjoy our awesome menu. We offer eat in and take out. Catering menu available. We also deliver. Open 6:30am – 1:30pm.

476 Washington Avenue North Haven, CT 06473 203-535-0149 Family owned/operated. Former proprietors of the Neptune Diner in Wallingford. Extensive menu for all tastes. Breakfasts, luncheons and special dinners. All baking on premises.

Athena II Diner

Bagelicious

320 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 www.athena2diner.com Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Accept Q Cards. Serving North Haven for 30 years. Daily specials and full liquor available.

945 South Main Street Cheshire, CT. 06410 203-250-9339 Bagels, catering, lunches, wraps and a variety of specials BAKED FRESH DAILY. Voted Cheshire’s best bagels for 2017. Open everyday 7am-3pm.

Duchess of Wallingford

Colony Diner

124 Church St. Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-9431 www.facebook.com/pages/Duchess -of-Wallingford/119682821380599 Celebrating Over 25 Years in Wallingford! Our Success comes from dedication to quality,freshness & variety! Breakfast cooked to order. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch & dinner.

611 N Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-9507 colonydiner.com Wallingford’s place to go for old-fashioned breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Proudly serving up delicious and hearty meals daily. Voted Best Diner 4 years running by Record Journal. Open seven days. Breakfast served all day.

Eddie’s Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-9474 eddiessombrero.com For the best in Tex Mex Mexican Cuisine since 1996. Call for Party Packages & Special Events! Senior Sun. Buy 1 Entree get 1 1/2 off. Kids Eat Free Tues. w/ Purchase of 1 Adult Entree. Like us on FB.

Jake’s

179 Center Street Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 793-1782 jakes1pub.com Happy Hour All Day Monday, Daily 4-6. Karaoke Thursdays. Live Music Fri & Sat. Craft Beers, Artisinal Spirits. New Pub Menu. Celebrating 10 years!

Red Bridge Grill

16 River Road South Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 440-0462 Hours: M, W & Th 12P-10P | F, S & S 12P-12A

5.00 OFF

the purchase of $25 or more

Dine-in only. Excludes Holidays. One coupon per party/table. Cannot be combined.

J SUSHI

532 West Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 (Next to Pop’s Pizza) 203-439-0960 We are dedicated to providing a professional, light-hearted atmosphere with delicious Japanese and Korean dishes. Catering and Platter available – BYOB restaurant. Open Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM.

Pine Loft Pizzeria Restaurant

1474 Berlin Turnpike Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-9797 pineloft.com Family restaurant for 10 years, Car Show July 15th 4-8pm Cruise Night monthly. Open Mic Thurs. Full menu 7 days 11a-9p Pizza & dinners. Serving beer & wine. Party Room avail.

Rick’s On 5

Now open! Located inside of the Village Barn, featuring Chef/Owner Rick Tompkins! Old fashioned comfort food featuring daily specials. Best foot long hot dogs around!

765 North Colony Road Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-0231 facebook.com/ricksonfive Specializing in hearty American breakfast & brunch classics. Lunch specials start @ $8.95 and include soup or salad & dessert. Open 7 days 5am-2pm

Ridgeside Tavern

Route Ten Restaurant

99 Powder Hill Road Middlefield, CT 06455 (860) 852-5444 www.fireattheridge.com

The Tavern is now open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday at noon all year-round. Live music every Saturday night.

10% OFF* TOTAL PURCHASE

*With this ad ONLY. Exp 7/31/17 *Cannot be combined with any other offers. Excludes: J Roll 30 special and lunch specials.

5.00 OFF

the purchase of $25 or more

Cannot be combined with any other offers. DINE IN ONLY. Excludes Holidays Expires 7/31/17.

20% OFF* TOTAL PURCHASE

*With this ad ONLY. Exp 7/31/17 Monday thru Friday ONLY!!!! *On our regular menu only. Excludes our lunch & early bird specials.

3810 Whitney Avenue Hamden, CT 06518 (203)-691-9990 OPEN 7 DAYS 5AM-3PM SUMMER SPECIAL: Mon-Fri Get a 12oz. coffee, egg & cheese sandwich with bacon OR ham OR sausage for $4.50 from 5AM-9AM. Outdoor seating, BREAKFAST & LUNCH ALL DAY. 60424-01

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Classifieds Automobiles

Automobiles

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

GALA CAR AUCTION SALE-4 cars must be sold, all cars are guaranteed by owner Gene McLean, 92 Paddock Ave., Meriden. Call Gene 203-430-1623

2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS

$388 + tax and reg down $50/Week

2,988

Buy Here Pay Here, No Credit Check

(203) 269-1106

Automobiles

2005 Chevrolet 2005 PONTIAC Classic G6 $588 + tax and reg down $50/Week

$1,288 + tax and reg down $50/Week

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

Buy Here Pay Here, No Credit Check

3,288

(203) 269-1106

HYUNDAI TUSCON Motorcycles & ATVS GLS, 2005 - AM/FM, cassette, CD, 1 owner, 188K mi., newer en2006 750 Honda Shadgine 100K mi. $1,800. ow Spirit Motorcycle (203) 530 5164. 12k mi, new tires, new battery, cover,$2,500 JAGUAR XK, 2007 call Jim 860-621-5475 28,234 miles. Newer between 3pm-6pm tires. Brand new brakes. A real cupcake! Moving out of state. Asking $21,500. Must see! Contact Rich, 203-440-9735.

Automobiles Wanted

4,488

NissaN seNtra s

(203) 269-1106

CASH PAID - For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will consider other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

Auto Only, Stock #P5000

10,988

“Best Prices in CT”

58604-06

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Legal Notice - Durham BOAA The Durham Board of Assessment Appeals (BOAA) will meet at Durham Town Hall, 30 Town House Rd, Durham, CT on Thursday, September 14, 2017 starting at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 16, 2017 starting at 9:00 a.m. to hear appeals related to motor vehicle assessments. Appeals are heard on a first come first served basis. To be heard, a completed BOAA petition must be received at the Town Hall on or before August 20, 2017. The BOAA petition is available at the town hall and on the town website at ww 70876 w.townofdurhamct.org.

Automobiles

58536-05

Public / Legal Notices

List your items to over 300,000 readers. Call us today 203-238-1953.

58536-03

Public / Legal Notices

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203-235-1669

2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS $

“Best Prices in CT”

3,488

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

(203) 269-1106

203-238-1953

2016 GMC SAVANA CARGO VAN 2500

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

11,588

203-235-1669

(203) 269-1106

“Best Prices in CT”

203-235-1669

“Best Prices in CT”

203-235-1669

2016 KIA SPORTAGE

A Classified ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise,

24,995

203-238-1953

and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

Stock #: P4997, AWD Only 2K

19,988

“Best Prices in CT”

203-235-1669

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“Best Prices in CT”

12,988

58604-04

203-235-1669

19,595

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“Best Prices in CT”

Stock #P5171, V8 ONLY 8,400 MILES

AWD, Stock #P4991A 73K Miles

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24,988

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$ 58604-01

“Best Prices in CT”

Stock #P5001, Touring, Lthr, Only 36K

Stock #17-233A Only 17K Miles

Call Us.

58536-02

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Automobiles

3,988

BUY HERE - PAY HERE!

58536-01

203-235-1669 203-235-1669

STUFF TO SELL?

2002 Nissan Pathfinder

$988 + tax and reg down $50/Week

$50/Week

Call Us.

14,988

“Best Prices in CT”

$788 + tax and reg down

58604-09

“Best Prices in CT”

15,488

Stock #17-155A 69K Miles

58604-07

21,988

2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 101K

STUFF TO SELL?

2014 hyundai santa fe sport

STOCK #17-638A SUNROOF, ONLY 14K

58604-08

Stock #p5063, AWD, Nav., Leather, 7 Passenger, Certified

2014 MAZDA 3

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Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT We are seeking a media sales professional who can balance providing high level sales & service to existing clients with hunting & closing new business. We are RJ Media Group – Central Connecticut’s leading multimedia company, and the retirement of a long-term media consultant has created an opening on our outside sales team. 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. 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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Help Wanted DRIVER / LABORER Must have Class A w/Medical Card, must be experienced driving tri-axle. (203) 294-0657

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RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.

Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items. Call Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm 203-238-1953

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Appliances AFFORDABLE - Used Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 475-201-9001.

Miscellaneous For Sale A-Frame pool ladder Confer model 7000B $50 203-265-2316

MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350 Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate and broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail.. Rick’s Antiques & Coins (428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5 Wlfd.) 203-2699888. www.ricksan tiquesandcoins.co m EBAY Consignment Business in Berlin. We sell your items online. www.aitct.com 860-828-4400

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Classifieds

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Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned

Fencing

GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430

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Cleaning Services Prof., Thorough, Reliable & Trustworthy. Res. & Comm. 25 Yrs. Exp. Many Long-Term Refs. Kathy: 203-494-7758

Concrete & Cement NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 269-6240.

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Power Washing

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

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