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Lyman Orchards’ sunflower maze opens for season By Sierra DePalma Special to the Record-Journal

People from throughout the region began the annual late-summer trek to wander through the maze of more than 350,000 sunflowers blooming at Lyman Orchards — and perhaps even get a little lost in the process. Thursday, Aug. 3 marked the opening for the maze this year. By noon Lyman Orchard teemed with excitement. Despite the hot weather, everyone remained in bright spirits, eager to find their own way through the

maze. A dollar from each ticket sold goes to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. In the past decade, Lyman Orchards raised about $79,000 for this cause. The theme of the two-mile trail truly made a splash with guests, from above the maze forms characters Splash and Bubbles from the popular PBS show. Among the yellow and red variations of flowers, children and adults alike find fun facts and trivia, creating

One of the many red variations of sunflowers on display at Lyman Orchards.

both a fun and educational experience.

director of marketing, is enthusiastic about the season.

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strong season,” Burt said. Burt enjoys the community See Maze, A13

Millers Pond drowning latest fatality at park On Saturday, July 30, Ramiro Bonilla, a 33-year-old from Queens, New York swimming with his family at Millers Pond struggled in the water and drowned.

Bonilla’s death is the latest in a string of fatal accidents at the state park. Eight swimmers have drowned at Mill-

ers Pond since 2000. All the victims were male.

drownings at Millers Pond have been connected with cliff-jumping or accidents on The pond is estimated to the rocks. Also, officials have cover more than 30 acres and never cited alcohol as a facto be 15 to 20 feet at its deep- tor in the deaths. est point. A trail around the pond is about 1.5 miles. Several officials, including police, say Millers Pond While there are rock outcrop- has an underwater current pings and cliffs that swimthat swimmers might not mers jump from, none of the

be aware of. Another theory surrounding the drownings is that temperature changes from the cold water springs can lead to difficult swimming and cramping. The surrounding towns of Durham, Middletown, and Haddam have no say in the See Drowning, A5

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The emergency began around 5:45 p.m. and Bonilla’s body was recovered at about 7 that evening by first responders from Middletown, Haddam and Durham.

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Revolutionary War reenactment 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 ex-

perience at 11 a.m. Buel taught American History at Wesleyan University for 40 years.

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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.

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.

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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.

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 activities. All are welcome.

Westendorf Memorial blood drive Aug. 19 The 18th annual Charles Westendorff Memorial Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at New Life Church, 350 High Hill Road, Wallingford. Call 1-800-733-2767.

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DEEP looks for a waterfront with a beach, a gentle slope into and under the water, swimming areas no deeper than 5 feet, and a lack of obstructions or sudden drop offs.

management of the Millers Pond property, but emergency crews from those towns are the first to respond to incidents there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why our fire department has a rescue boat and drills for these type of rescues,â&#x20AC;? Durham First Selectman Laura Francis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tough for our responders. Those are not calls that they want to get. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy for them emotionally to recover a body.â&#x20AC;?

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Millers Pond has signs forbidding jumping from the cliffs. Another sign declares: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This area is not designated for swimming.â&#x20AC;?

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And on its website, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection does not list swimming as an activity permitted there.

As there is no recognized swimming, and no beach at Millers Pond, it is not staffed with life guards or rescue equipment.

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IT’S ALL GOOD

Relish the time with your little ones drawn the long straws. Pea green is not a good color on me.

By Diana Carr Town Times

My Swedish grandson, Hayden, will turn 7 on Aug. 18. Now in years gone by I would have felt very sorry for myself because I won’t be there. I would have, once again, felt like I had drawn the short straw, grandma-wise. I would have, once again, been pea-green with envy of my friends who are able to attend their grandchildren’s birthday parties. They had obviously

spoiling him, in every way conceivable.

Dare I say it? It’s possible that I’m evolving. The angst is gone, and while I wasn’t looking, it seems. I have spent so much time ranting and railing against my fate. Wishing that I could pick up that little tyke from school and take him out for ice cream. Have him over for a sleepover, where we would watch all his favorite shows and play all his favorite games and eat all his favorite food. Basically just

But not anymore. It’s exhausting living like that. It’s only a half-life, really. Always living in the land of “what I don’t have.” So I decided to live in the land of “all that I do have.” And I have a lot. For one thing, I am so lucky to have those boys of mine, and Hayden. Though I miss them all, and wish they

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I felt cheated. Every time someone talked about the time they spent with their grandchild, I felt a pang in my heart. And that peagreen envy reared its ugly head.

lived next door, I have more and more days when I am grateful that they are simply on the planet, and that I am able to call them my own. I’ve stopped fighting a battle that can’t be won. It feels so much better. My son, Ryan, tells me all about my angel boy, and I relish the stories, most of which are funny. Hayden is very smart (that’s not just “grandma talk;” he really is), and comes out with the darndest things.

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Connecticut Forest & Park Association programs Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 to 10:30 a.m. - A Summer Series: Nature’s Alphabet - What’s in the Woods? The free program, for children and families, is scheduled for Highland Forest at Connecticut Forest & Park Association, 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield. Led by Master Naturalist Lynn Kochiss, the program includes stories about the forest, color alphabet pages, and a walk on the trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is recommended.

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at Highlawn Forest. All are welcome. Extreme weather cancels. Registration is recommended. For more information, call 860-346-8733 or email lfossett@ctwoodlands. org. Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 to 10:30 a.m. - A Summer Series: Nature’s Alphabet - So Many Insects! The free program, for children and families, is scheduled for Highland Forest at Connecticut Forest & Park Association, 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield.

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Local Boy Scouts attend national jamboree By Andrew Foster

differences between the jamboree and a regular summer camp is that at normal summer camps you do not have the opportunity to have activities such as welding, scuba diving, and hunting taught by professionals.

Between July 18 and 28, four boys from Boy Scout Troop 27 in Durham attended the National Scout Jamboree, located at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. They went along with 37,000 other Boy Scouts from all 50 U.S. states.

One of the big activities at the jamboree was patch trading. Each council had its own patch set. Some people even took their cots from their tents and displayed their patches on the cots all day long.

The four local scouts were Joe Venables, Christopher Sokol, William Foster and myself. The boys were part of a new troop of 36 from the Connecticut Rivers Council created just for the jamboree. The jamboree is like Boy Scout Camp on steroids. There were six subcamps at the summit and each of them had about as many people as Durham has, but the subcamp is a lot smaller in area. Each subcamp had a food tent, a headquarters and a lot of bathroom buildings. The scouts were responsible for putting up everything, including tents and a dining

Four Boy Scouts from Durham were among the 36 from the Connecticut Rivers Council who attended the recent national jamboree.

area, and for cooking all their meals. One thing that makes the jamboree special is the activities. There were three giant zip lines that, combined, stretched more than a mile. There were lots of organiza-

tions, such as local groups, national businesses, and religious representatives giving scouts information and items to bring home. On three of the evenings there were shows that had bands playing and even a

visit from the President of the United States (you might have heard something about that one). The jamboree also offered lots of unusual merit badges including welding and mining in society. One of the

Calendar Saturday, Aug. 12 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. Fundraiser - HELO Haiti has scheduled a fundraiser dinner for Saturday, Aug. 12, 5 to 8 p.m., at 43 Fowler Ave. A fee is charged. The event includes Haitian and American food, a silent auction, music by the Union Brothers, a Haitian a cappella group, cash bar and more. For more information and tickets, contact Elisabeth Kennedy at elisabeth@helohaiti.org.

Sunday, Aug. 13 Car, truck, bike show 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. A fee is charged for show vehicles. Spectators are free. The event features trophies, prizes, raffles, trophies, music and food vendors. All makes and models of vehicles welcome. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales, a nonprofit rescue dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of homeless cats and kittens. Donations of cat food will be accepted. For more information and to register, visit CatTalesCT.org/ fast-and-furriest-car-show or call 860-344-9043.

Thursday, Aug. 17 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. Film - A showing of the documentary “AWAKE: A Dream From Standing Rock” is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., at the Guilford Free Library, 67 Park St., Guilford. Discussion to follow. For more information, contact environmentgroupct@gmail. com.

Saturday, Aug. 19 Blood drive - The 18th annual Charles Westendorff Memorial Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at New Life Church, 350 High Hill Road, Wallingford. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767.

Tuesday, Aug. 22 Blood drive - The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1 to 6 p.m., at Middlefield

Federated Church, 402 Main St., For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood,org.

Wednesday, Aug. 23 Dudley Farm Museum Basket-making with Donna Lowell is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m., at Dudley Farm Museum, 2351 Durham Road, Guilford. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Call 203-457-0033.

Thursday, Sept. 7 Book discussion - Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled a discussion of “The Ecology of Care” by Didi Pershouse, Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. All are welcome. For more information, call Sue at 860-349-0777 or Joanne at 860-349-9713.

The set for Connecticut was themed after submarines because of the state’s long history with them. Some of the most wanted patch sets were one featuring Doctor Who from a troop from New York and another that showed Monty Python from a troop in Colorado. I feel lucky that I will still be under 18 – young enough to attend the jamboree as a scout – in four years when the event is held again.

RiverQuest cruise fundraiser slated The 13th annual Tree Swallow Cruise and wine Tasting fundraiser, aboard the RiverQuest at Landing State Park, Haddam, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. A fee is charged. Proceeds benefit the Connecticut River Watch Program. The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District Inc. works to conserve the natural resources to towns in the lower Connecticut River watershed and coastal areas. For more information and tickets, call 860-346-3282 or visit www.conservect.org/ ctrivercoastal.

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It’s time to start thinking about the Durham Fair

A Durham Fair volunteer open house is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, 3 to 6 p.m., at the Durham Fair House, 30 Townhouse Road. For more information, email marketing@durhamfair.com. Art - 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 produced

when 75 years or older.

categories are also accepted. Special rosettes and awards New inspiration categories for crafts by senior citizens include cats, any medium; are awarded. The 2017 Speminiatures, any medium, 3 cial Category is “Crafts of the inches x 3 inches x 5 inches 70’s & 80’s” and may include or smalle; zendoodles and an entry from any of the art in celebration of 100 years general crafts or collections of the Durham Fair (submit categories. things with 100 words, pictures, etc.). Deadline for entries is Saturday, Sept. 9. Drop-off is SatDeadline for entries is Satur- urday, Sept. 16. day, Sept. 16. For more information, For more information, contact Debbie Rossi at contact ML Shoemaker at JRossi4976@aol.com or visit ennishoe@comcast.net or durhamfair.com. 860-349-0841. Needlework - The Durham Crafts - Durham Fair Crafts Fair Needlework Department & Collections Department urges residents to enter an is accepting entries for the item in this year’s fair. Cate2017 Durham Fair. All local gories include embroidery, artisans and craftspeople knitting, crocheting, sewing, are welcome to share their quilting and needlework. talents. Annual categories include woodworking, The Challenge Class this year jewelry-making, ceramics, is sports. Any item that repainting, holiday articles, lates to sports is accepted in handmade toys, early Ameri- this category. Quilt exhibitors can crafts and more. Colalso have the opportunity to lections across a range of be considered in the State

Quilt Contest in October. The Durham Fair Needlework Department is promoting After the Storm, Art Bra show. Exhibitors may enter an art Bra to support After the Storm. The department also sponsors community service projects to help cancer survivors with categories for chemo caps, lap blankets and prayer/serenity shawls. Support for homeless and children is crisis accepts entries for hats, scarves, mittens, socks and blankets. Each item is judged and displayed, then donated to local charities. Items that are not to be judged are also accepted for donation. Entry deadline is Saturday, Sept. 9 For more information, contact June Porter at 860-349-3574 or Debbie Bellemare at 860-349-8248. Talent show - The Durham Fair Entertainment Committee has scheduled its 14th annual talent show. Oppor-

tunities to participate in the talent show is open to all performers (Full time professionals are excluded.) Consideration for contestants is not taken lightly. Participants are expected to take the opportunity seriously as they prepare their presentation. The selection committee is looking for a variety of acts to entertain and impress the judges and audience. Applications must include name, age, mailing and email address, phone number, talent, number of people performing and audio requirements. Mail applications to Kara Pedersen, 12 Blacksmith Hill Road, P.O. Box 16, Middle Haddam, CT 06456 or email Kara.N.Pedersen@gmail.com. Deadline is Friday, Sept. 1. Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9. For more information, call 860-5755904 or email Kara.N.Pedersen@gmail.com.

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Volunteers - The 98th annual Durham Fair, scheduled for Sept. 21 to 24, is looking for volunteers. Help is needed at the gates; ticket sellers, ticket takers, hand stampers. and more. Volunteers receive a free ticket and parking pass to the fair. To volunteer, email lisag33@icloud.com.

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Tips to keep back-to-school spending under control Check your home’s inventory - You may already have some supplies left over from last year. Create a “must buy” list of typical back-to-school pur-

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Look for stores that offer student discounts - Retailers are anxious to clear the shelves to make room for their new fall fashion inventory, and that means more choices for consumers at lower prices.

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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. A.T.O.M. - A Totally Outstanding Movie with a take home science experiment. Tuesdays, 3 p.m. Aug. 15 - “Meet the Robinsons” and Aug. 22 “E.T.” Registration is required. Stop at the library or call 860-349-3857. Ice Cream Social - Thursday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Registration is required. Stop at the library or call 860-349-3857.

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.

a.m. to 5 p.m. Programs for children C.A.M.P. - LEGO People. Monday, Aug. 14 to 19, all day. Drop-in, all ages. Harry Potter Book Club. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” All ages. Registration is requested.

Teen Pinhole Cameras. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., for grades 6 and up. Registration is required. Programs for adults LEGO Robotics for Adults. Monday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., for ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. “Murder as a Fine Art” by David Morrell. All are welcome. Sing Along to the Music of the ‘50s/60s. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

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Art Bra fashion show returns After the Storm held its annual Art Bra fashion show and benefit Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. After the Storm was founded by cancer survivor Christine Willet of Durham to help cancer patients incorporate integrative therapies like yoga and massage into their treatments. Art Bra is the organization’s signature event, featuring

uniquely-designed brassieres The exceptional event is all and a strong sense of fun. coordinated by volunteers, donations, sweat and tears The organization’s press reto bring an exiting evening lease promoting the fashion of great food, our signature show stated, “We receive ‘pinktinis’ and the halftime one-of-a-kind designs and Man Show.” put on a one-of-a-kind fashion show. The After the Since its creation nine years Storm, Inc. board is excited ago, After the Storm has disto be returning to the Aqua tributed $236,000 to local Turf Club for this year’s hospital programs that supshow and proud to once port cancer patients. again have Four Barrel Billy – Mark Dionne playing our cocktail hour.

At right, Maggie Zawadzki of Meriden models the Red White & Boobs bra during the 7th Annual Art Bra fundraiser at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford in 2015. Tom Gagliardi, left, served as auctioneer for the show.

Above, Bruce Willett runs down the catwalk sporting the Optimus Prime bra during the annual Art Bra fundraiser for After the Storm Inc. in 2015 at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford. | Photos by Richie Rathsack, Record-Journal

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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. A fee is charged for show vehicles. Spectators are free. The event features trophies, prizes, raffles, trophies, music and food vendors. All makes and models of vehicles welcome. Proceeds benefit Cat Tales, a non-profit rescue dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of homeless cats and kittens. Donations of cat food will be accepted.

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programs.

For more information and to register, visit CatTalesCT.org/ fast-and-furriest-car-show or call 860-344-9043.

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Senior Happenings Middlefield Senior Center

mended. For more information and to register, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.

Renter’s Rebate Program Renter’s Rebate applications are accepted in the assessors office at Middlefield Town Hall through Oct. 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Janet Baron at 860-349-7111.

Weekly Excursions - Middlefield and Durham Senior Bus. Tuesday, Aug. 8, Christmas Tree Shops, Orange. Lunch at Bertucci’s or Panera. For more information and to reserve a seat, call St. Luke’s at 860-347-5661.

Lunch & Learn - Informational program regarding medications scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 6, noon to 1:30 p.m. Space is limited; registration is required. All members of the community are welcome.

Dial-A- Ride - Middlefield participates in Dial-A- Ride from your home to anywhere in Middlesex County. A fee

is charged (cash or vouchers available from Dial-A- Ride). Registration is required. Call 860-347-3313. Free Blood Pressure Screenings - Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Middlefield Senior Center. AARP Smart Driver Course - Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. A fee is charged. Registration and

tion and reservations, call 860-349-3153.

pre-payment is required. For more information, call 860-349-7121.

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.

For more information regarding Middlefield Senior Center programs, call 860-349-7121.

Durham senior happenings Lunch - Hot lunch is served Mondays and Wednesdays at noon at the Durham Activity Center. For more informa-

Newsletter - To receive the Durham Senior Newsletter, featuring programs and events, call Jaclyn at 860-3493153 or email jcaturano@ townofdurhamct.org.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Senior Book Club - September book is “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simision.

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Walk with a Doc - Walk with a Doc, Dr. Michael Kalinowski, is scheduled for Saturdays, 9 a.m., during August at Peckham Park. Seniors and residents of all ages are welcome. The program is designed to educate and empower participants, as well as get people physically and socially active.

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336 Main Street Durham, CT

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Volunteers needed - Volunteers are needed to assist with senior meals. No experience required. Approximately three hours per month. For more information and to volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.

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Senior Lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals provided to residents of Middlefield and Durham, 60 years and older. For more information, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.

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Middlefield Food Bank - The Middlefield Food Bank is in need of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, etc.), pasta, tuna, cereals, peanut butter, jelly, side dish mixes. Donations are accepted daily.

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Cribbage - The Middlefield Senior Center is looking for people interested in playing cribbage. Drop-in.

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PET OF THE WEEK

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VOICE COMPETITION

! D N U O R S L A N SEMI-FI e best local voice?

who loves to be petted and held. He likely would curl up and cuddle on a couch or bed with you. He probably should not be in a home with young children because he may try to dart outside an open door. For more information and to meet Ranger Rick, call 860-344-9043, email info@CatTalesCT.org or visit www.CatTalesCT.org/cats/ Ranger-Rick/

Ranger Rick is a 2-yearold brown tabby. He was abandoned and was found with an abscess on two of his feet. He is a sweet and affectionate boy

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at The Augusta Curtis Cultural Center, 175 East Main Street, Meriden 62325-01

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Sunday, September 17 from 1–5pm

at The Meriden Green - during the Meriden YMCA’s and the Record-Journal’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, featuring Guest Judge Braiden Sunshine! GUEST JUDGE

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Automobiles

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

Vehicles may be seen at GT Tire Co. 155 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06451 (203) 235-8606 M-F 7:00 am-3:30 pm Sat., 7 am- 12 pm

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Classifieds Auctions Real Estate Auction OFFICE CONDO Open: 11AM-2PM Fri Aug 11th. 35 Pleasant St 3B, Meriden, CT 1,811sf+/- previously operated as Insurance Agency. Nominal Opening Bid: $50,000 BID ONLINE ONLY Aug 25-30 at auctionnetwork.com! Buyer’s Premium may apply. CT: Williams & Williams Re Lic REB.0759271 williamsauction.com 800.982.0425

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Help Wanted DIRECTOR OF RECREATION Town of Cheshire seeks highly qualified candidates to lead its municipal recreation department. Current salary range: $74,778 to $112,142. For additional information including job description, refer to the Town web site at w ww.cheshirect.org. Deadline to apply is 8/30/17. The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V. DRIVER - Box Truck, Immed. opening, 3/4 days wk., seasonal, respon., clean driving record, Resumes to: nbffarm@gmail.com or fax 203-272-3227

Welcome to CLASSIFIED

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AFFORDABLE - Used NORDIC TRACK Vintage Electronics, MuDryers, washers, Treadmill, Expanding non-medical sical Instruments, fridges, stoves, repairs good condition, home care agency in Amps, Ham Equipavailable. Wallingford, $95.00 business since 2005 ment, HiFi, Radios, 475-201-9001. 203-631-9514 located in Cheshire is CB, Guitars, Audio looking for a full time Furniture Equipment, Antiques. Human Resource CoWanted to Buy & Appliances 860-707-9350 ordinator. Responsibilities include: conducting applicant BAR STOOLS - Black 1,2,3 Items or an Estate padded with chrome Always buying coins, interviews, performing ûûûCA$Hûûû gold, silver, antireference and back- base, brand new, $50 203-494-1695 ques, collectibles, ground checks as well for pair. Call 203-238- ESTATE SALE SERVICE 1949, from 10 a- 7 p. estate & broken or as managing job Costume Jewelry, unwanted jewelry. postings and attend loAntiques, paintings, TV CONSOLE w/glass Live auction & escal job fairs to recruit Meriden-made items, doors, excellent conditate services avail. exceptional caregivers toys, lamps tion, 52x46 includes Rick’s Antiques & for our company. 32"TV, $99.00 Coins, 428 N. ColoOur office is located in 860-628-8539 1-2 ITEMS ny Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. Cheshire, CT. For conSilverware, China, Glass. 203-269-9888. sideration please subMiscellaneous Furniture, 50’s Items. www.ricksantiques mit your resume and For Sale Whole Estates andcoins.com salary history in confi203 238-3499 dence to ADULT TRICYCLEjobsgahc@gmail.com w/Gears, ANTIQUES - Always AARON’S BUYING basket, helmet & buying old; Toys, miliOld Machinist Tools, accessories. Best offer Experienced Mechanic tary, jewelry, art, Lathes, Bench Tools 203-235-3518 Needed-minimum of 5 watches, musical inHand Tools, Much years exp. req. Must struments, signs, arMore. (203) 525-0608 have own tools, a valid Music Instruments cade games, cameras, & Instruction driver’s license, and pre 1970 sports memALL CASH FOR certification in Diagorabilia, plus more. nostics and Auto ReMILITARY ITEMS One item or entire espair. Lube and Tire tate contents. Call 203-237-6575 Technician Needed860-718-5132. Candidate must have a Music By Roberta valid driver’s license. WANTED TO BUYApply in personPerform + Instruct Machinist Tools, GT Tire, 155 Colony Voice lessons - all ages Tool Boxes, Lathes. St., Meriden, CT, M-F, +levels,piano beginnerPlease call 8:00AM-4:00PM 860-478-0042 interm. (203) 630-9295.

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT

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

Houses For Rent WLFD– A MUST SEE! Modern 3 BR House w/ deck off KIT, 2 full BAs, priv. prkg, centrally loc. 2036546190

Rooms For Rent BEAUTIFUL Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies, www.shorelin eminiaussies.com 203-779-5857

MERIDEN- Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522 Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week + sec. Safe, private rooms, fully furnished, weekly $125 and up, all utilities, cable, internet inc., Call Stacy 203-915-3421

Tag Sales

English & French Bulldogs $950+; Yorkies $850+; Shih-tzus $550+; Choc Labs $750+; Bengal Kittens $550+; (860) 828-7442

MIDDLEFIELD - Aug 12 & 13, 8-4, unusual times, Lyman Scope Shop Factory, 104 Baileyville Rd., Rte. 147, (860) 349-1528.

Apartments For Rent MERIDEN - 5 rms, 2nd fl., exc. cond., no pets, Collector of Vintage off st. prkg., refs. & sec NAPIER costume dep. Call for more info, jewelry & memorabilia! (203) 237-0545. HIGHEST CASH PAID! 203-314-1355 MERIDEN - West Side 1,2,3 BR, Afford. starting at $650. No dogs. Clean, quiet. Sec., ref. 203-537-6137. DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, SPECIAL - 1 Bdrm Jewelry & Silver. apartments $800 /mo. China, Glass, Military, Free Heat, Hot Water Musical. Anything old and Electric! Ask about & unusual. Single our pet policy. Security item to an estate. deposit required. (203) 203-235-8431. 639-4868

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.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS

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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

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Classifieds.

WLFD- 1st fl. 2 BR, stove/fridge, 4 rms, hwdflrs, hookups, quiet area, porches, gas heat, no pets/smkg, sec., $995 mo. 860575-4915.

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Appliances

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Pre Season Firewood Sale. $180/cord del. Discounts for picked up. Special order all hickory& cherry. Call Mike (203) 631-2211

Summer Special Tree Length Firewood 203-238-2149

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Classifieds

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

Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls re- GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs turned. Ins. #566326. exp. Call today for free Cell, 860-558-5430 est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Concrete & Cement

NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialist in concrete work. Garage, shed, room addition foundations. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) 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 T.E.C. Electrical Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service Small Jobs Welcome 203-237-2122

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

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*

FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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

Junk Removal

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

Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127

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

Accepting Comm. & Resid. lawn & grounds maintenance, hydroseeding, new lawn installation, 25 yrs. exp. 203-634-0211

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BILL RUDOLPH Masonry Plumbing LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer- Paver Walkways, Stairs, ReA&A MASONRY George J Mack & Sons place Repair Patios, 20 yrs exp. Specializing Servicing the Meriden Ret. Walls, Shrub Rein sidewalks, stairs, area since 1922. Toilet, Roofing, siding, place, Landscape Depatios, stonewalls, faucet, sink & drain resign, Mulch, Stone, chimneys, fireplaces & pairs. Water heater rewindows, decks Lawn Repair & Install. much more! Call Anyplacements. 15% Sr NO MOWING, Expert time 860-462-6006! citizen disc. Member & remodeling. Drainage & Backhoe Free Est! #HIC0616290 of BBB. 203-238-2820 Work. In Bus. 30+yr 203-639-0032 FreeEst. HIC# 0563661 ALEX MASONRY Power Washing 203-237-9577 30 yrs. exp. Patios, info@ gonzalez Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, constructionllc.com Comm. & Res. CleanStone, Chimneys. ups, lawn mowing, Fully Lic & Ins #580443. 203-232hedge trimming, 0257 or 203-596-0652 Reg #577319 mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & PAUL’S MASONRY much more. Free Est. Stonewalls, arches, 203-687-0936. chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. Gary Wodatch LandNew & Repairs. scaping. Hedge/tree 203-706-9281 trimming. Trim overA pressureless house washing Siding.Roofing.Windows grown properties. Calls W.BOOBER MASONRY system can save you money Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ returned. #620397 The Powerwashing Kings CT Reg#516790. 25 Years Experience 860-558-5430 Others Wash - We Clean! 203-237-0350 Fiderio & All Types of Masonry (203) 631 3777 Sons www. fiderio.com CT #626708 (860) 839 - 1000 203 235-4139

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

LAWN MOWING Com/Res, clean-up, lot sweeping, gutters, prickers, brush removal, mulch, hedge trim, top soil. BBB. Rick’s Affordable Lawn. 203 530-4447.HIC0622783 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

Painting & Wallpapering CHRIS GOSSELIN’S Painting Services, interior & exterior; power washing & roof cleaning. We’re the Painting Professionals. Assoc. with www.marcel jcharpentier.com carpentry. Lic.& Ins., #0625909 860-817-0656

thepowerwashingkings.com

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

Roofing

Painting Services, Commercial & Residential, Interior & Exterior. Repairs, Powerwashing, Deck Maintenance. Over 25 Years ExperiDynamic Home ence. Call Tom 203Improvement. 715-5906 Roofing, siding, chimney & skylight repair, gutters, gutterguard, decks, doors, /Classified windows. #0642115. lic. & ins. Local listings online! 203-235-9944

Paving

Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937

Siding

Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899

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Tree Services

Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. Roofing. Siding. D & G PAVING CT#620397 Windows. More. Free Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Quick courteous service. Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Seal Coating, Concrete Office 203-235-7723 Member BBB. Work CT Reg#0577005 Cell 860-558-5430 Harmony.(860) 645-8899 203-237-6058

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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 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.

AJ’s Oasis Café

142 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 203-634-4912 facebook.com/ajsoasiscafe New Menu, Daily Lunch specials serving American Cuisine. Family Owned, operated. Recipient of Record-Journal’s Peoples Choice Award Best Wings. Kitchen open M.-Sat 10-10, Sun. 11-10

Athena II Diner

Duchess of Wallingford

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.

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.

Colony Diner

J SUSHI

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.

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.

Red Bridge Grill

Ridgeside Tavern

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!

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

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

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.

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

Route Ten Restaurant

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.

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