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Athletic fees are reinstated, hiked for RSD #13 pay the annual maximum. By Mark Dionne Town Times

A Student Activity Fee charged to student athletes in Regional School District #13 has returned for the 2017-2018 school year after a one year hiatus. Scout Chris Sokol serves guests at a pasta dinner held to support his Eagle Scout project. Sokol plans to install a monument to honor Durham’s volunteer firefighters. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

Eagle Scout project aims to honor Durham firefighters ers will have a monument in their honor in front of the Durham Firehouse on Main Street.

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Sokol, a 16 year-old Durham resident and

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Some parents in Durham and Middlefield have expressed unhappiness and even surprise concerning the fee, although it was frequently discussed before the budget was passed. The fee is $100 per sport, increased from the previous total figure of $40, and has been expanded to apply to Strong Middle School instead of just Coginchaug Regional High School. There is a family cap of $300. There are three seasons of sports at the schools so a family with one three season athlete will

“They went from $40 a year to nothing and now $100 per (sport). Seems excessive,” said Christine Grenier, of Durham. The initial budget proposal for 2017-2018 did not include the fee, but that budget plan also changed interscholastic sports at Strong to intramural, for what would have been a savings of $58,000. A number of parents complained to the Board of Education about losing interscholastic athletics at the middle school level and even suggested the return of the fee to preserve interscholastic middle school sports. “The athletic fees were reinstated by the Board as a direct response to the elimination of the suggested cuts to Middle School competitive sports. A family cap was See Fees, A2

Prominent Durham home renovated By Mark Dionne Town Times

Phil and Jean Fostini are renovating their Durham home and the project is attracting attention both because of the age of the structure and its location. The home is the Parsons House, built in 1733 and prominently located on the intersection of Maple Avenue and Route 147, where many passers-by have been able

to follow the renovation’s progress. Phil said, “People were worried about it getting knocked down because it isn’t in the historic district ...we’re not going to tear it down and make condos out of it.” The work has generated curiosity, Jean said, “from people I know and people I don’t know.” In addition to Claire, a sixth grader, the Parsons Home has a dog, a bunny, a turtle, a chicken, a squirrel, and

about half a million bees. A bee keeper, Phil has 15 hives on the property, and the bees can sometimes be seen swarming from the road. The project began about a year ago when the family moved in to the home, which had been unoccupied for some time and had extensive needs. In addition to the more visible exterior work, the home needed new plumbing, heating, and electricity. See Parsons, A8

Sitting above a busy bend in Route 147, the Parsons House is in a prominent location and many residents have observed the renovation of this 1733 home. | Mark Dionne / Town Times

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not support a ‘pay-to-play’ fee for high school sports. established and some parI was very disappointed to ents offered to assist families learn that this fee would be who could not afford the fee,” implemented again and then BOE Chair Robert Moore I was shocked to learn that told the Town Times. the fee was going to be $100 per season. I know that many Although many parents of athletes followed the budget parents are outraged. I share discussion more closely than their emotion.” usual due to the question of Several parents also have Strong sports and the ballot questioned why the fee is apquestion about constructing plied only to sports and why a field house, many also were the checks are made out to surprised when the time the general fund. came at the end of summer “Why are sports being sinvacation to pay the bill. gled out? Are band, chorus Dave Bellemare, who or show choir paying?” asked coaches track and cross Grenier. “Are we paying for country at CRHS, said, “I do any other class credits? You do get credit as gym if you play a sport.”

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Although the fee was reinstated as a direct offset of sports, that is not how the ac-

counting works so the checks are made out to the general fund. Fees contribute to the total district revenue and expenses, such as athletics, are on the other side, but they are not correlated one to one in the same way that parking fees do not go directly to plowing expenses.

equipment, and travel, and hold fund raising events to cover costs. Competitive sports programs provide uniforms, equipment, travel.”

No BOE member in recent years can be said to be a champion of the activity fee. The fees were dropped for the 2016-2017 school year “The fees for activities go into after a philosophical objecthe general fund under our tion was raised about public accounting procedures. The schools charging fees but fees do not cover the cost were reinstated as a tool to of the athletic programs.” provide programming withMoore said. “Fees were not out raising the budget. established for other school activities such as music programs as those activities routinely pay for instruments,

When the fee has been discussed, it is usually accompanied by the hope that civic or booster groups will help families in need but that can be difficult to measure, coordinate, and publicize. Bellemare said, “It’s probably too early to tell if this fee will have a negative impact on District 13 sports, but I know for a fact that at least three boys decided not to participate in crossccounty because of the $100 fee.”

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Durham and Middlefield Democrats participated in the Team Blue CT Family Picnic in North Haven recently. Team Blue supports and promotes progressive Democratic values in Connecticut. Attendees included members of various Democratic Town Committees, representatives from Fight Back CT, Action Together CT, Emergence, George Jepsen (attorney general), Rep. Matt Lesser, Rep. Sean Scanlon, and Chris Mattei (gubernatorial hopeful).

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The Board of Education can best do its job fulfilling the mission of the district only with the input and involvement from the community. All meetings dates and times, usually held at Coginchaug’s library are listed on the RSD 13 website. Each meeting allocates time for you to offer public comments.

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As we begin another school year in RSD 13, I wanted to thank my neighbors in Middlefield and Durham for having the confidence in me to serve on the Board of Education through 2020. Also, many thanks for the well wishes and sage advice from so many in our community, including current and former As a teacher outside of our board members. district, and as a father of school age children, I feel I Although I was not seeking can understand concerns. I to partially represent Middlealso saw how difficult finanfield on the board, when the cially it was for my widowed call came, I thought that now mother later in life to conis the time to give back for all tinue to be able to live in the of the wonderful opportuhome she brought up her nities having grown up here children in. I would not wish has provided for my family that hardship on anybody. and I. I would be happy to connect I was privileged to spend with my neighbors through time with the late Howard e-mail at jroraback @ rsd13. Kelly, our districts’ first suorg. I am looking forward to perintendent and his family. seeing RSD 13 evolve and I saw at an early age how remain something our towns committed he was to our can be proud of. school district and guided the progress from its incepJamie Roraback tion. He saw the great need Middlefield for those of my age group to step up, volunteer and par-

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Company G sets preservation march for Sept. 9 Company G of the 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry plan to stage a preservation march on Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m., in Middletown. The march begins at the Gen. Joseph Mansfield House, 151 Main St. and ends with a firing salute at Mansfield’s grave in Indian Hill Cemetery. The public is invited to march along and hear brief talks about the city’s rich Civil War history. Speakers include Central Connecticut State University professor Matthew Warshauer, Civil War author John Banks, and members of Company G. The first stop, after opening remarks at the Mansfield House, will be the South Green where the Civil War Soldiers’ Monument and the Henry Clay Work Monument

plans to be highlighted along with the actual 14th CVI stop in Middletown on the way to the battlefield. Wesleyan’s Memorial Chapel, built to honor students who served in the war, will be visited where stories of local soldiers buried in Mortimer Cemetery will be told before returning to the Mansfield House. After driving to Indian Hill Cemetery, the final stops will be the Washington Terrace Cemetery, the final resting place of Middletown’s African American soldiers, the GAR Monument in Indian Hill, and Gen. Mansfield’s grave. The walking distance of the first part is about two miles, with the second part being about a half mile.

and the Society are seeking pledges with the proceeds to be divided between the maintenance of the Mansfield House and Civil War battlefield preservation efforts. For more information and to make a pledge, contact the Historical Society at 860-3460746. Participants may also bring donations the day of the march. In the event of heavy rain, the march will be canceled. Updates will be available at https://mchsct. org or 860-346-0746.

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Helpful school tips from National Safety Council minds operators that:

• Never cross the street while using an electronic device.

• In a school zone, when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.

• Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street. • Cross only at crosswalks.

Drivers should be on increased alert when traveling • Never walk while texting. through school zones and If you need to send a text, should never text and drive. move out of the way of others Additionally, the NSC re-

To best ensure that children who travel to school by bus get there safely, students should follow these tips from the NSC: Getting on the bus:

• Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign. • Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas. • Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way. • Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

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IT’S ALL GOOD

Contemplating space, the ones between my toes By Diana Carr Town Times

My toes are not inclined to behave themselves. It’s not their fault, really, the poor dears. They’ve had little choice in the matter. The mammoth bunions have callously shoved them aside, so that they now wrap around themselves, because they have no place to go. They look like they’re clinging to each other for dear life. And that does not work out so well for me. I don’t care about the aesthetics of the situation, but the pain has not been to my liking. I was afraid the only solution would be surgery, and the thought sent shudders up and down my spine. (I don’t even like rooting around with a needle to get a sliver out.) Especially when I found out what was involved for hammertoes, which is what they are. Breaking of this, breaking of that. It was enough to make me faint dead away. But then a most fortuitous circumstance arose. I was

at my vet’s, bemoaning my poor beleaguered toes (I can’t for the life of me imagine what gave rise to such a conversation), and the person who worked there — bless her soul — told me about toe spacers, and said that I could get them at Stop N’ Shop or Walmart. I lost no time in limping to the aforementioned stores to buy my life-saving toe spacers. They are a godsend. They are made out of a jelly-like substance, with grooves on the bottom for traction, and they snuggle nicely between my big toe and the second toe of my right foot, which are the offending appendages. Problem solved! Whoever invented these things — well, I could kiss his or her feet (which probably also sport toe spacers). Instant relief it was. Now I always make sure I have a stash on hand. They’re in my handbag, in my car, on the washing machine. Like the Discover card, I never leave home without them. There’s a hierarchy. Since I am always barefoot during the

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There’s a hierarchy. Since I am always barefoot during the non-snow months, my toe spacers get quite dirty, dragged over hill and dale as they are. Those ragged ones are the ones I save for my walks. Toe spacers with a modicum of dirt are for everyday life. And for those special occasions, of which there are not many, I tout a brand-new spanking-clean set. One must tend to one’s accessories, you know. non-snow months, they get quite dirty, dragged over hill and dale as they are. Those ragged ones are the ones I save for my walks. Toe spacers with a modicum of dirt are for everyday life. And for those special occasions, of which there are not many, I tout a brandnew spanking-clean one. One must tend to one’s accessories, you know.

caused a bit of concern with security. During the patdown the guard, peering down at something wedged between my toes, asked me what that was. I knew she was concerned, and probably ready to call for back-up. I didn’t dare dart down and grab it without permission, so I asked her if she would like to see it, up close and personal. Affirmative. I You wouldn’t think that a bent down, ever so slowly harmless blob of whatevso as not to raise suspicion, er-this-is could get one in hot grabbed my toe spacer, and water, or almost in hot water, came back up, again ever so but it can. A few years ago slowly. She didn’t touch it, when I was on route to visit mind you (she wasn’t that my son in North Carolina, brave), but upon inspection and waiting in Philadelphia she decided that we were all for my connecting flight, I safe and it could be returned

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‘Rapid build-up’ of mosquitoes with West Nile virus seen in state By Andrew Ragali Record-Journal staff

Researchers are reporting a “rapid build-up” of West Nile virus infected mosquitoes in the state.

virus and associated illnesses acquired in Connecticut so far this year. Since 2000, 131 human cases of the illness have been reported, including three fatalities.

Researchers at the station have 91 mosquito traps set up in 72 towns. Captured mosquitoes are then As of Thursday, Aug. 24, mosquigrouped for testing according to toes carrying West Nile virus had species, collection site and date. been found in 20 towns, including Positive findings are reported to Middlefield, the Connecticut Ag- local health departments and ricultural Experiment Station said on the station’s website at www. in a statement. ct.gov/caes/mosquitotesting. “We are seeing rapid build-up of West Nile virus within the mosquito population especially in Fairfield and New Haven counties with spread into new regions including Hartford County,” said Dr. Philip Armstrong, a medical entomologist at the station. “We are also detecting the virus more frequently in human-biting mosquitoes which substantially increases the risk of infection.” There have been no reported human or horse cases of West Nile

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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. The Durham Public Library is scheduled to be closed Saturday, Sept. 2 and Monday, Sept. 4. Programs for children Slime Saturdays. Sept. 9, 2 p.m. ages 3 and up with adult. Registration is required. LEGO Club. Sept. 12, 4:35 p.m. Free play for ages 5 and up. No registration. Programs for teens Otaku Club. Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Meets monthly. Watch anime, discuss manga. Grades 6 and up. No registration. Friday Gaming Club. Sept. 8, 3 p.m. Board and video games, grades 6 and up. No registration. Programs for adults Book Lovers’ Circle. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. “The Marriage of Opposites” by Alice Hoffman. Resume and portfolio workshop. Sept. 13, 7 p.m. For high school students and new job seekers. Registration is required.

>> Parsons From A1

the windows were once lined up in the colonial structure.

point. In addition to the Parsons, the home was also owned by the Lyman famThe siding is cedar, which ily. According to Phil the will be left unpainted. fireplace has a hiding place associated with the UnderThe outside renovation has ground Railroad. The Lyman taken care of the two sides family had a connection to of the house that are most the Underground Railroad. prominent. The couple plan to continue around two other “I haven’t put a time line tosides of the house. They also gether but it went between the Parsons and the Lymans. rebuilt the stone wall in the The people that lived here front yard, but omitted a lived here for a long time ... path from the original wall because walking onto Route and we took it and ran with it,” Phil said. 147 is no longer desirable.

This is the first renovation of an older home for either Phil or Jean. Thinking about the early plans, “I thought it would be a good project to work on,” Phil said with a laugh. “He thought he was going to do it himself,” Jean added, also laughing. Phil does tackle things that can be done by one person, but otherwise hired Will Norton of WCN3 as a contractor. “I basically took care of the inside and they take care of the outside,” he said. In renovating the structure and the property, the couple are trying to be respectful to the age and design of the home. “I wanted to keep it as original as possible,” Phil said. They even had radiators

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made in England to get an old style that would not mess up the walls. The home does have a modern kitchen and other upgrades like LED lighting, but the couple have kept many features, like doors and paint colors, old. “The biggest challenge was

the outside,” where the siding and windows have been replaced, Phil said.

tor to find wires for outside lighting, which they plan to replicate using copper lamp pieces that were discarded.

“They tore it down to the bones,” Jean said. The windows were rebuilt and also realigned to line up the first and second story windows. According to some pictures,

The couple have tried to find out some history of the house, which takes some tricky research. The home was once on Parsons Street and was moved at some

Jean said the project started because she fell in love with the house when it was on the market. The family lived in the home through the renovation and Jean said they have no regrets about that, even after dealing with the noise and cold of having temporary plastic windows.

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garding Middlefield Senior Center programs, call 860-349-7121.

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.

Weekly exercise - Monday and Friday exercise, 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday yoga, 7:45 a.m. at Middlefield Community Center. All welcome.

Medicare Boot Camp Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Senior Resources Agency on Aging. Learn when to enroll, how to avoid penalties, alternative Medicare options and Medicare premium assistance programs. Registration is required. Call 860-349-7121. Renter’s Rebate Program Renter’s Rebate applications are accepted in the assessors office at Middlefield Town Hall through Sunday, Oct. 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Janet Baron at 860-349-7111. AARP Smart Driver Course - Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment is required. For more information, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. For more information re-

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

Sustainability book discussion Sept. 7 Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled a book discussion of “The Ecology of Care” by Didi Pershouse for Thursday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. The book is a look at a more sustainable and fulfilling way

of living by a health practitioner who is trying to find a way forward that makes sense for herself and the world at large.

scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month at the Middlefield Senior Center. Bridge players - Bridge games are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center. Knowledge of how to play bridge is required.

Noreen Kokoruda is scheduled to speak Monday, Sept. 18, noon, at the Durham Activity Center. Kokoruda plans to lunch with the seniors and discuss the State budget. For more information and to reserve, call Jaclyn Lehet at 860-349-315.

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Ice Cream Social - An ice cream social and games is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 8, 12:30 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 30 Townhouse Road. All seniors welcome. Registration is requested to Jaclyn at 860-349-3153.

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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 Sunday, 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 860-3493153 or email jcaturano@ townofdurhamct.org.

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junior at Xavier High School, has been raising funds for the project, which has an estimated $10,000 cost, and recently held a pasta dinner at the firehouse. “We decided to have it in this place because it was pretty appropriate for the project,” Sokol told the Town Times at the Aug. 25 dinner.

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the chiefs’ names as well as a gesture for other firefighters. “There are too many names for the size of the monument so we decided to just put the chiefs on there but also have different wording to honor basically everyone who has been here and spent their time here,” Sokol said.

After getting the idea for the project, Sokol approached and got permission from Boy Scouts have to complete fire Chief Rob Chadd. Some a civic project to achieve the of firefighters are parents rank of Eagle Scout, the high- of Sokol’s friends or family friends and he knew some of est rank in scouting. them before beginning the “I wanted to do something project. big to honor someone,” said In addition to the pasta Sokol, “and I was thinking dinner, Sokol conducted the Durham volunteer fire a successful letter writing fighters don’t really get a lot of credit. They do a lot of the campaign seeking donations from family and friends. town and I think we should A letter writing campaign honor them in some way.” aimed at local businesses The planned monument will and breakfast treats sold at be about three feet tall and the transfer station, Sokol have a place in front of the hopes, will complete the firehouse with a walkway and two benches. It will include See Scout, A16

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The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords rehearses weekly on Tuesdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., at St. Francis Church, Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, 10 Elm St., Middletown. New members are welcome to join until Sept. 19.

Coginchaug Regional High School has scheduled an informational program regarding Naviance and the entire college application process for Thursday, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m. Senior students and their parents are welcome.

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Calendar Saturday, Sept. 2 Tag sale - Notre Dame Church, 272 Main St., has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, Sept. 2, 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.

Thursday, Sept. 7 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.

formation and to learn about fall programs, visit www.EveryoneOutside.org.

Friday, Sept. 8

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.

Boys soccer - CRHS vs. Lyman Hall at Lyman Hall, 3:45 p.m. Girls soccer - CRHS vs. Jonathan Law at CRHS Stadium, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9

Everyone Outside Family Fun - See the critters, plants and other things from nature that Lucy Meigs of Everyone Outside plans to share on Thursday, Sept. 7, 3:30 to 6 p.m., on the Town Green. Join us at 5 p.m. for the Durham Library’s Farmer’s Market Story Time for some stories and activities about some of these creepy, crawly things. For more in-

Football - CRHS vs. Canton at CRHS Stadium, 1 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 11 60+ Club - The Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. The meeting includes a bake and produce sale, a blood pressure clinic at 1 p.m. and a committee will be selected for

Boys soccer - CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.

Boys soccer - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 6 p.m.

Girls soccer - CRHS vs. East Hampton at East Hampton, 3:45 p.m.

Girls volleyball - CRHS vs. Cromwell at Cromwell, 5:30 p.m.

Girls volleyball - CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 5:30 p.m.

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Boys soccer - CRHS vs. Montville at CRHS Stadium, 4 p.m.

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98th annual Durham Fair begins Sept. 21 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.

The Challenge Class this year is sports. Any item that relates to sports is accepted in this category. Quilt exhibitors also have the opportunity to be considered in the State Quilt Contest in October.

Entry deadline is Saturday, Sept. 9 For more information, contact June Porter at 860-349-3574 or Debbie Bellemare at 860-349-8248.

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

Talent show - The Durham Fair Entertainment Committee has scheduled its 14th annual talent show. Opportunities 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. See Fair, A14

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Needlework - The Durham Fair Needlework Department urges residents to enter an item in this year’s fair. Categories include embroidery, knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and needlework.

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A U.S. military ID, VA ID or other valid proof of veteran identification is required for free admission. Other acceptable forms of ID for Veterans are a copy of a DD214 or proof of membership to a veterans service organization. Tables will be at each entrance. For more information, visit www.durhamfair. com.

is accepting entries for the 2017 Durham Fair. All local artisans and craftspeople are welcome to share their talents. Annual categories include woodworking, jewelry-making, ceramics, painting, holiday articles, handmade toys, early AmeriNew inspiration categories can crafts and more. Colinclude cats, any medium; lections across a range of miniatures, any medium, 3 categories are also accepted. inches x 3 inches x 5 inches Special rosettes and awards or smalle; zendoodles and for crafts by senior citizens art in celebration of 100 years are awarded. The 2017 Speof the Durham Fair (submit cial Category is “Crafts of the things with 100 words, pic70’s & 80’s” and may include tures, etc.). an entry from any of the Deadline for entries is Satur- general crafts or collections categories. day, Sept. 16.

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To celebrate, the Durham Fair has scheduled its first USO Show Troupe for Sept. 24, 1 p.m., on the Main Stage. In addition to the entertainment, outreach specialists with the New Haven Vet Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will provide information on both national and state veteran resources, including the opportunity to sign up for VA health care or to file for a federal service-connected disability claim. A veteran outreach area will also include a VA Mobile Vet Center and VA officials will be on hand to explain services such as counseling for post-traumatic stress, bereavement, marriage and family counseling and other veteran benefits.

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.

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Boys soccer - CRHS vs. North Branford at CRHS Stadium, 3:45 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 22 - Cindy Satton, 2 to 6 p.m. A tattoo artist who is also a trained illustrator and artist, Satton plans to demonstrate her techniques in developing and sketching potential tattoo designs. Saturday, Sept. 23 - Adriana Wimler, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wimler plans to focus on the difference between the three common types of paint - watercolor, acrylic and oil. Using a cow as a subject, celebrating the origins of the fair and her family history, her demonstration discuses how different types of art media can create different results. Saturday, Sept. 23 - Cindy Satton, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Satton plans a shortened version of Friday’s demonstration. Sunday, Sept. 24 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Betsy Titus. Titus plans demonstrations on Hands on Painting where children use markers and watercolor to created their own tree portrait. Materials are supplied. Children must be 8 to 10 years old, with parent. Titus also plans Sketchbook Journaling, creating a page each day.

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Religion Briefs

Middlefield Federated Church 402 Main St., 860-349-9881

AARP Drive Safety classes coming up

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY

AARP Drive Safety Classes are scheduled for Tuesdays, Sept. 19 and Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Middlefield Senior Center, 405 Main St. A fee is charged. Registration and pre-payment is required.

Family Pest Control LLC

• Hedge Trimming

Toll Free: (800) 269-0948 www.RidOfBugs.com

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

Stone Work and Pavers

Call for Your Free Quote on Stonework Now! 92 Jackson Hill Road, Middlefield, CT 06455

(860) 346-3827 • (860) 250-0628

PAVING

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• Quality Driveways

• Water Problems & Drainage Work

Commercial, Residential, Industrial www.jaylandscape.com

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Landscape Maintenance & Construction LLC

• Lot Clearing • Tree & Stump Removal • Concrete Durham/ In Durham Middlefield Call Charlie

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LICENSED & INSURED We work 24/7

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GONZALEZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

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- HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS KLEAN GUTTER - LEAF GUARD – CT’S EXCLUSIVE DEALER LIFETIME - “NO CLOG” - WARRANTY

FREE ESTIMATES

PHONE: 203-639-0032

Home Improvement & Repairs

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

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Specializing in Bathroom Remodeling

You need someone you can trust to do the digging. 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 Septic Systems Excavator, Backhoe + Walls Drainage Dozer Work Light & Heavy Hauling Residential + Commercial Q

Robert Trombetta 860-798-5374 Middlefield, CT

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Roofing-Siding-Windows-Decks-Gutters

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For more information, contact Deb at 860-782-1043 or Deborah@guiltsthatcare. org.

Ernie Laudano • STONE & MULCH DELIVERED FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED Serving Durham and Middlefield since 1985

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Volunteers and quilters also are needed.

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Lawn Mowing

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1977

Participants may be receive a discount on auto insurance (many auto insurance companies provide a multiyear discount to course graduates). For more information and to register, contact Susan D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.

Raintree Lawn Care

“Our family serving Your family”

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The course, for drivers age 50 and older, covers updated driving skills and knowledge of the rules and hazards of the road, learn about age related physical changes and how to adjust driving to compensate, reduce chances of receiving traffic violations, accidents or injuries.

228 Main St., 860-349-3683, Rock of Refuge schedules Sunday worship for 10 a.m. Holy communion, Church Saint Colman open to all, is scheduled 350 Main St., Durham, secChurch for the first Sunday of each ond floor, 860-704-0477. The month. 145 Hubbard St., Middlechurch is a non-denominafield, 860-349-3868. Mass tional Christian/Pentecostal schedule; Monday, Tuesday, Victory Christian Church. Sunday service at 11 Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m., at Church a.m.; Tuesday prayer meetNotre Dame Church; Saturing, 7 p.m.; Women’s Bible day, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 191 Meriden Road, Middlestudy meets on the first and field, 860-346-6771. Sunday third Wednesday at 7 p.m.; The United Churches services, 8:45 and 10:45 a.m.; Men’s Bible study meets the Thursday, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesof Durham day at 9 a.m.

Church; Sunday, 8 and 11 a.m.

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

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.

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Warriors hockey registration open The Greater New Haven Warriors are accepting registration for their mite development hockey program. The program is divided into four teams: The Nighthawks, Blades, Eagles and Tomahawks. There are no tryouts. A fee is charged.

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days, 5 p.m., for individual skills practice; Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., for team practice and Sundays, 8:40 a.m., for cross ice games. For more information, call 203-995-7661 or email gnhwarriors@yahoo.com. To register, visit GNHWarriors. org.

The season begins Saturday, Sept. 9. Schedule is Thurs-

>> Scout

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who I wanted to be. It gave me ideas of what I want to do in the future and the type of person I want to be. It’s from the scout laws and I try to live up to them every day.”

project’s funding. Although Sokol will be there to help, the project will be professionally installed.

Troop 27, Sokol’s troop, has a long history of producing Eagle Scouts with over 80 listed on their website dating back to 1930.

Sokol has been a scout since kindergarten and said it was fun in the beginning hanging out and going on camp outs, “but then it started to transform me into the person

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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe

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Corvette Collector’s Edition 96, last year of C4, only 36K mi.! Sebring Silver Coupe/ black interior, has optional LT4 Grand Sport engine. 6-speed manual with Corsa performance exhaust. Sounds great, and it really takes off. 2 removable tops, smoked glass & silver + original rims & tires. Excellent overall condition, always been garaged. $15,400, call Pat, 860-883-7633

Motorcycles & ATVS

2016 NISSAN 2014 ACURA TL 2005 TOYOTA MAXIMA CAMRY LE SEDAN 3.5 SV SEDAN BASE Stock #P5094A Stock #P5188 Stock #17-233A Only 17K

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Local Classified Listings.

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 PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING COMPANY Looking for: 3rd Shift Machine Operator Part Inspection, Perform Secondary Tasks, Packing, Stacking Clean/Safe Work Environment, Vacation, Holiday, Retirement, Overtime Available Train New Employees Apply: All Molded Plastics Co., Inc. 3(B) Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford, CT Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-3pm

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Appliances

Wanted to Buy

ELECTRIC

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

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Miscellaneous For Sale 1980’s ALF COMIC BOOKS - great condition, in plastic, #’s 1-50. $10.00. 203-237-4163

Music Instruments & Instruction

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The Home Improvement Company of CT

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Roofing Siding Windows Entry Doors Decks Cabinet

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WALLINGFORD 2BR, 1st fl, great neighborhood, HWFLRs, $995 Apartments For Rent PLANTSVILLE - Near I- + 1 month sec. Trash/ recycling & w/s inc. 84, 1.5 rm eff. apt., NO PETS NO SMOK$160 wk incls. heat, MERIDEN-3 BR, recentING. (203)269-1426 hot water, AC & appls. ly renov., newly paintSec. dep $ refs. req’d. ed, enclosed porch, WLFD - 2BR, laundry (860) 620-0025. off-st prkg, no pets, hkups, appls. off st DEE’S ANTIQUES $1100. 860.801.1018 SPECIAL - 1 Bdrm prkg, no pets/smkg, Buying Collectibles, apartments $800 /mo. $925 +1 mo sec. Call Jewelry & Silver. PLANTSVILLE-2 BR, Free Heat, Hot Water 203-631-5219. China, Glass, Military, 2nd fl., $950. mo., and Electric! Ask about Musical. Anything old 1st & last mo. sec., our pet policy. Security & unusual. Single PROVIDE A SERVICE? refinished. Avail.10/1 deposit required. (203) item to an estate. Get Found. List it here. 860-426-0918 639-4868 203-235-8431.

Apartments For Rent

Classified ads are the best way to find what you need. They are also the best way to sell your services, goods or items.

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GROW YOUR BUSINESS

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.

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ALWAYS BUYING HELPER POSITIONS 1st & off Shifts, Mfg. CASH PAID Exp. Nec., Forklift Lic. Prfd. Complete benefit Vintage Electronics, Mupkg. incl. 401K. Apply sical Instruments, 8-4 M-F, Erickson Amps, Ham EquipMusic By Roberta Metals Corp., 25 ment, HiFi, Radios, Perform + Instruct Knotter Dr., Cheshire. CB, Guitars, Audio Voice lessons - all ages Equipment, Antiques. +levels,piano beginnerLABORER FOR 860-707-9350 interm. (203) 630-9295. EXCAVATING CO. Wood / Fuel Valid Drivers Lic. Req. ANTIQUES - Always & Heating Equip VIOLIN/IRISH FIDDLE Call 203-379-0193 buying old; Toys, miliLESSONS-All tary, jewelry, art, CLEANEST SEASONED ages/levels, Plantsville, LABORER watches, musical inFIREWOOD IN CT, Call 860-378-7944 For Paving Co., struments, signs, ar$200/cord del. Dislindseycmusic.com F/T or P/T, cade games, cameras, counts over 4/ picked experience helpful. pre 1970 sports memup. Special order Sporting Goods Call 203-237-6058 orabilia, plus more. hickory & cherry. Call & Health One item or entire esMike (203) 631-2211 Production Machine tate contents. Call PERMIT Or Operators- FT/PT , Full PISTOL 860-718-5132. Long Gun Cert. Requ. Benefits.AeroCAM LLC Summer Special for CT Residents. 1 36A Commerce Circle Class, Small Groups Durham, CT Tree Length List. Sell. Repeat. $120. (203) 415-1144 860.349.5402

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Distribution Technician The Town of Wallingford Electric Utility is seeking highly skilled candidates for Distribution Technician. Applicants must be a H.S. graduate and be fully qualified as a Journeyman Lineman or First Class Lineman M/F. Hourly rate: $38.16 to $43.22, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. The closing date for applications is September 22, 2017 Apply: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492, (203) 294-2080, Fax: (203) 294-2084. EOE.

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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

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

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

Handypersons PLUMBING, CARPENTRY, Any Job Inside/Outside Home, CTLic.#HIC.0648569 860-329-3902 Remodeling, Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. Family run for 60 yrs! CT#640689 Home Doctor 203.427.7828

Home Improvement

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JUNK REMOVAL & Riverhead Irrigation, LLC MORE 25% OFF Irrigation & Landscape WE REMOVE Lighting. Call Jack Furniture, appliances, 203-687-9724 entire contents of: riverheadirrigation.com homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YardClean-ups*

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WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

Power Washing

Masonry

Comm. & Res. Cleanups, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, retaining walls & walkways, & much more. Free Est. 203-687-0936.

Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430

ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652 PAUL’S MASONRY Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. New & Repairs. 203-706-9281

Painting & Wallpapering

& M Landscapes Complete lawn care. CHRIS GOSSELIN’S Mulch & Stone delv. Painting Services, Shed stone foundainterior & exterior; tion. Retaining walls, power washing & Paver sidewalks, Blue roof cleaning. stone & Stone veneer.We’re the Painting Free quote. Call 860Professionals. 349-8135. Assoc. with www.marcel jcharpentier.com carpentry. Lic.& Ins., #0625909 JT’S LANDSCAPING 860-817-0656 LLC – For all your landscape needs – FACEBOOK.COM/ top quality work at RECORDJOURNAL a reasonable NEWSPAPER price. We specialize in pruning all TWITTER.COM/ types of shrubs. RECORD_JOURNAL #616311. Fully lic. & ins. INSTAGRAM.COM/ 203-213-6528 RECORDJOURNAL

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning ON THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 Whether it is a lost ring, wallet or a Parrot named Oliver, a Classified ad can help track it down.

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, LLC

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

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

Riverhead Irrigation

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D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, Seal Coating, Concrete Work CT Reg#0577005 203-237-6058

Roofing

Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com

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

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

Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. LAWN MOWING George J Mack & Sons Member BBB. Servicing the Meriden Harmony.(860) 645-8899 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service Com/Res, top soil / In busi. 37 yrs. Tree rearea since 1922. Toilet, grass seed, gutters, moval. Stump grinding. faucet, sink & drain re- ROOFS "R" US - Since prickers, brush removCraneService. Free pairs. Water heater real, mulch, hedge trim, 1949. Shingles, rubber, Est. Fully insured. placements. 15% Sr repairs, Rick’s Affordable siding. We 203-294-1775 citizen disc. Member Lawn. 203 530beat any BID. #640689 of BBB. 203-238-2820 4447.HIC0622783 203.427.7828. lavignestreeservicellc.com

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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

AJ’s Oasis Café

Adelphia 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

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

Duchess of Wallingford

Colony Diner

Red Bridge Grill

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Route Ten Restaurant

Ridgeside Tavern 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.

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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