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Durham water main project flowing again By Lauren Takores Town Times
The Durham-Middletown water project is moving forward after a year of revision. The Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Wednesday, Jan. 10 in favor of a revised proposal to build a water main, water tank, pump station and meter vault to
bring clean water to 55 prop- tive and highly impactful decision.” erties in Durham that have been contaminated for She added that the project decades. would be “life changing” to several hundred Durham “Sometimes our duties are residents. Affected propermundane and routine,” ties have relied on well filtraDurham First Selectman tion and bottled water hisLaura Francis said to the torically. commission. “However, there are times when we are fortunate to have the oppor- The project now goes tunity to make a transforma- to Middletown’s Water Pollution Control Authority and
then onto the Common Council. If the Common Council authorizes Middletown Mayor Dan Drew to enter into the water purchase agreement, the plan goes to Durham’s Board of Selectmen for approval.
Edward Hathaway, of the EPA New England Region and project manager for Durham Meadows Superfund site. Construction is estimated to take two years to complete, and water could start flowing in 2020.
The Environmental Protection Agency expects to go out to bid on construction The plan is to install a water by the end of February, said
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Well-traveled Durham Fair Needlework honored for unique partnership pro joins Lyman Golf
The International Fairs and Expositions results are in, and the Durham Fair Needlework Department is honored to receive an Award of Excellence in the Competitive Exhibits contest at the 127th annual IAFE convention.
The state of the game of golf is strong at Lyman Golf, as they welcome John R. Dipollina to the golfing staff. From his professional affiliations and background to his club-fitting expertise, Dipollina brings a wealth of experience to Lyman.
The category “New or Unique Single Class of Non-Animal Competitive Exhibits" received 282 entries from fairs across the world. The Needlework Department’s award was won for the new Art Bra “After the Storm” category. After the Storm, Inc.’s mission is to assist cancer survivors heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually from the aftermath of their diagnosis and treatment and help restore balance to their lives. The category entries are hand sewn, painted, dyed and/or decorated bras to be worn during the “After the Storm” charity fashion show. The Durham Fair has been exhibiting with IAFE since 2015 and this is another great opportunity for our small town to have international recognition for such an amazing community service project. Said Christine Willett, president & founder of After the Storm: “The mission of the Durham Fair and
At The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards, he will Dipollina facilitate a broad mix of family-centric, all-season events on the Apple Nine; he’ll enhance the women’s instructional program and the PGA Junior League system, and he’ll broaden the focus on encouraging junior golfers to get out on the course. Maggie Zawadzki of Meriden models the Red White & Boobs bra during the 7th Annual Art Bra fundraiser for After the Storm at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford in 2015.
After the Storm are very similar. We both aim to give back to our local communities to those that need our support. In our case, it is through donating to local caner centers to allow survivors to be able to partake in integrative medicine services, which have to-
taled $236,000 to date. We are honored that the Durham Fair chose to showcase After the Storm and the Art Bra event to help raise awareness and interest in our cause.” — Press Release
“We are very excited to welcome John to our roster of golf professionals,” said Jason Beffert, general manager, Lyman Orchards Golf Club. “His talent, skill and enthusiasm are infectious, and we look forward to his leading our team at The Golf Center.” Dipollina was most recently on the staff at The Hartford Golf Club and has taught the game at Birchwood Country See Lyman, A9
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Regional School District 13 announces kindergarten registration Parents of children living in Durham and Middlefield who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2019 must register them to attend kindergarten in September 2018 or apply for a waiver of attendance.
need to choose the appropriate program for their child prior to kindergarten registration. School visits and information available at the schools will assist parents in making their choice.
The Contemporary Program In Regional School District 13, serves children in grades K-3 children may attend kinderand is housed at Brewster garten in either the ContemSchool. Grade 4 students porary Program or the Intecurrently attend Memorial grated Day Program. Parents Middle School. The Integrated Day program serves students in grades K-4 at John Lyman School.
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The Contemporary Program and Integrated Day Program adhere to the same curriculum and utilize similar assessments. While the two
programs share many similarities, they also have some distinct differences that you may want to consider when deciding which program is best for your child.
Parents may visit the schools through Jan. 31 to observe classes and to discuss any specific questions or concerns. Visits, which are designed for adults, should be scheduled ahead The best way to understand of time to allow for optithe differences between the mum opportunities to obprograms is to visit both pro- serve the programs. Apgrams. We encourage you to pointments to visit can be visit the schools. Only by vis- made by calling the indiiting can you get the true fla- vidual schools. You may vor of the two instructional call Lyman School at 860programs. You will receive 349-7240 to visit the Inteadditional information grated Day Program. To visabout the two programs dur- it the Contemporary Proing your visits. If you are un- gram you may call Brewster able to visit and would like School at 860-349-7227. the information on the two programs, please contact the According to District 13 school offices. Board of Education policy, the program choice decision
must be made by Feb. 1. Any child not registered in a specific program by that date may not be able to attend the program chosen by his/ her parents(s). If you wish to register your child for the Contemporary Program, call Brewster School at 860-349-7227. To register your child for the Integrated Day program, call John Lyman School at 860349-7240. The school will then send you information and instructions for online registration. The online registration must be completed before Feb. 9 to guarantee your child’s place in the school that you selected.
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Fasano calls on Trump to apologize for immigration comments By Mark Pazniokas © The Connecticut Mirror
The state Senate’s Republican leader, Len Fasano of North Haven, called Friday for President Trump to apologize for reportedly referring to immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and Africa as “these people from shithole countries.” “The comments on immigration reported to have been said by the President are beyond inappropriate and offensive,” Fasano said in a statement issued by his office. “The Republican Party is one of inclusivity and rooted in the core value of providing all people the op-
portunity to achieve the American dream. The statements reported yesterday fly in the face of what it means to be a Republican and an American. The president should apologize for these disrespectful and outrageous comments.” Fasano’s call is noteworthy because the state senator has tried to keep Connecticut Republicans from being drawn into controversies generated by Trump, both during the 2016 campaign and after Trump took office. Fasano, who declined to be a Trump delegate, has tried to keep the party’s focus on the state’s fiscal challenges.
The racial nature of the president’s statement — Trump reportedly asked why the U.S. could not accept more immigrants from nations like Norway, not those like Haiti — was particularly galling, Fasano said. “This goes to the heart and soul of who I am and what I believe as a person,” Fasano said. “This affected me personally and emotionally and, therefore, I had to speak.” His statement Friday was the not first time he has re-
sponded to the president. He criticized Trump’s antiMuslim rhetoric at a press conference with politicians and religious leaders.
viewed them. When video showing Trump crudely boasting of his ability as a celebrity to molest women surfaced a month before the election, Fasano said he felt “Hate speech has no place in no obligation to disavow a America,” Fasano said then. nominee he never support“When we have leaders ed. preaching hate, there’s just no place in America, Repub- Gov. DannelP. Malloy delican or Democrat, it doesn’t nounced Trump’s comments in a statement issued Thursmatter. So, I’m proud to day, Jan. 11: stand here in support.” But Fasano grew tired of the constant cycle of a controversial Trump statement or Tweet and consequent demands of how Republicans
“I am sickened and appalled by the reported statements made by President Trump, but not surprised. His comments are rooted in racism.”
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Gross said while the company “made several concessions, we believe this is a fair settlement that reduces the increase for customers while allowing us to expand our investments in the electric The new agreement provides system to provide safe and a revenue increase of $97.1 reliable service.” million in the first year, or PURA has scheduled public approximately 2.47 percent. comment hearings on the Katz said the exact impact of agreement in New Britain, the three-year rate plan on Stamford, Branford, and specific rate classes and indi- New London, all at 6 p.m. vidual customer bills will be The first will be at PURA’s 10 determined by PURA in the Franklin Square office rate design and cost of service in New Britain on Jan. 24, phase of the proceeding. followed by a Jan. 30 hearing at the Stamford Government Eversource serves approxiCenter, Jan. 31.
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Senior Happenings Newsletter - To receive the Durham Senior Newsletter, featuring programs and events, call Jaclyn at 860349-3153 or email jcaturano@townofdurhamct.org. Middlefield Senior Center
Weekly Fun Excursions – Middlefield and Durham Senior Bus trips provide transportation to activities and out-of-county medical appointments. Out of county medical appointments require 48 hours notice. For more information and reservations, call 860-346-0212, press 2. Trips – The Middlefield & Durham Senior Activity Bus is for all seniors in Middlefield and Durham. Suggestions for new, interesting places are accepted. For more information, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-3497121 or Jaclyn Lehet at 860349-3153. Energy Assistance – Seniors, age 60 or older, in need of energy assistance should call Susan D’Orvilliers to schedule an appointment, 860349-7121. Seeking program ideas - The Senior Center is looking for
new programs to offer. Share thoughts and suggestions with Sue D’Orvilliers, 860349-7121. Volunteers needed - Volunteers are sought to be a member of the Middlefield Senior Advisory Committee or Middlefield Community Services Council. For more information and to volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Weekly exercise – Monday and Friday, regular exercise, 7:45 a.m.; Wednesday, yoga, 7:45 a.m. Bridge players - Bridge games are scheduled for Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. Knowledge of how to play bridge is required.
Free blood pressure screenings - Free blood pressure screenings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center. Senior lunches - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals provided to residents of Middlefield and Durham, 60 years and older. Call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121. Senior, social service hours Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Durham Activity Center
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I’m lovin’ life right now I am in the lap of luxury these days! And so loving it! It feels like heaven has bent down and touched me. Now you may be thinking I received a windfall, or I stopped at a tag sale (if there were any this time of year) and bought a painting for $1.50 and it turned out to be worth thousands (I have my fantasies), or a rich uncle I didn’t know I had left me his villa on some remote island, or some such thing. Well, all that would have been good, too. Well, let’s just scale it down a bit. It’s a loveseat. I know, right?! Let me give you a little background, so that you can better understand my ecstasy. The only place to sit while I am watching TV is on my fu-
ton. Which years ago may have had a nice plump, comfy mat, but countless hours of supporting my derriere have worn it to a frazzle. I’ve seen thicker pancakes! Even perching on a pillow does nothing to alleviate my pain. Apparently the pillows are in cahoots with the futon, because my comfort does not seem to be on anybody’s agenda.
ry on without me, and I am not comfy. I shift this way and that, that way and this, and it doesn’t make a lick of difference. My backside couldn’t hurt more if a herd of elephants had stomped on it.
So every night I fall asleep while my favorite shows car-
Well, I do have another option, if you can call it that, and I’m pretty sure you can’t. A few years ago I bought a humongous bean bag for my sitting pleasure. I had remembered how much I loved bean bags in days gone by. Well, those days have definitely gone by. Oh, it’s comfy enough, but I am so low to the ground that I have to look skyward in order to see the TV, and you know that’s going to put a
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crick in my neck. There’s no place to put my snacks and drink except on the floor – I can’t reach high enough to put them on an end table – and I know two kitties who are going to mess with my snacks and drink, which are right at their level. And I would be loathe to paint a picture for you regarding the effort required to stand upright. It is not a pretty picture, by any means. But then a miracle found its way to me. My friend said I could have her loveseat, which she no longer has a use for. Yes, please! And it’s a beauty. It’s blue and green and pink and tan, with plump cushions and plump armrests and a plump back. Everything is so plump! It seats two (that would be me and one of my kitties), and has a handle on each side that – lo and behold – pops up a foot rest. This is my version of paradise, for sure. I sit there with a blanket over my legs, wrapped up in my fluffy pink bathrobe, with my herbal tea and snacks at arm’s reach, watching my shows and flipping from one to the other with the remote (and always marveling at
how TV-viewing requires no physical exertion on my part whatsoever), with my rock salt lamps releasing those good-for-you ions, and my Christmas lights and my battery-operated candles all aglitter, and I think that I could very easily spend the rest of my life right there. I imagine I’ll get over this (I hope!), but when I am out and about I miss my loveseat, and I can’t wait to get back to it. I believe I have increased my “sitting time” by tenfold. I know I’ve increased my napping time. So I’m afraid I will not be available for any party invitations (you were planning on inviting me, weren’t you?!), because, you know, this thing I have going on with my loveseat. (I think the name alone demands such a thing.) But if you really have a hankering to see me, you are welcome to pop on over and join me on my little piece of heaven. Unless, of course, there is already a kitty there. In which case you may have to makedo with the futon. Bring a pillow, just in case.
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COMMENTARY
The emergency isn’t over yet The news is always moving on — one crisis or scandal or commotion after another, one disaster (whether man-made or natural) after another. It’s hard to keep up. But while many of us may have all but forgotten, Puerto Rico is still a disaster area and in need of urgent help.
nia wildfires, and the new tax bill, and the conflict with North Korea — the United States citizens of Puerto Rico are still suffering. The death toll continues to rise, in part through diseases spread by unclean water. At year’s end, about half of the island still lacked electricity.
Less than four months ago the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria just two weeks after Hurricane Irma had paid a call. The storm left at least 499 dead and $94 billion in damage. The people of the American island – which is smaller than Connecticut but has about the same population – were left largely without drinkable water. The already ramshackle electrical grid run by the financially rickety Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority was left in ruins.
After spending 25 days there, Sgt. Alessandro “Alex ” Giannone, of Berlin — one of 13 Connecticut state troopers sent to the island at the end of November to assist in recovery efforts — said the hurricane devastation is “unimaginable” and the island needs “a complete infrastructure rebuild.”
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy also went to Puerto Rico to see the damage. “If this were happening in the continental United States, if we were in Connecticut 100 days afBut while the headlines and ter a hurricane and half the the TV news shows have state didn’t have power, moved on — to the Califor- there would be riots in the
“The reason the exodus is increasing is that people now just don’t believe the recovery is going to hap-
local officials on the island have done their part.
But this doesn’t need to be a blame game. Whatever logjams or inefficiencies Others, such as Connecticut Republican Party Chair- or attitudes are holding up man J.R. Romano, criticized progress, let them be resolved so that the recovery Murphy for not offering more specifics on how to fix effort can proceed. the problem. While the responses of the White House Huge efforts are still needed, and they’re needed and of the Federal Emergency Management Admin- now. istration have been questioned, Romano wonders Originally published in the whether the territorial and Record-Journal.
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This rivalry has grown beyond the border line By Joe Boyle Special to the Record-Journal
A story line began to develop throughout the night on Saturday at Wesleyan’sSpurrier-Snyder Rink as Sheehan played against Lyman Hall/HaddamKillingworth/Coginchaug in the first battle of the crosstown hockey rivals on ice this season. Does Lyman Hall’s co-op with Haddam-Killingworth and Coginchaug take away from the “Wallingford Rivalry?” There seems to be a bracket of local high school hockey fans, friends, and family that feel the introduction of outsiders makes the game not a rivalry, that HaddamKillingworth and Coginchaugaren’t part of the rivalry. It’sLyman Hall, Sheehan, and no one else. The argument can be made that the Wallingford rivalry has never been about just Wallingford. Lyman Hall draws from outside towns through its vo-ag program. Several students from Meriden and other outside towns have played hockey for Lyman Hall since the start of the program. Sure, there are a few more words in the team’s title now, but the addition of the two schools changes nothing in the rivalry. The players who are from the two outside schools have just as much stake as those who are from Meriden that go to Lyman Hall. Sheehan coach Dave Festa is on the side that sees the rivalry as a Sheehan/Lyman Hall thing only. “Obviously, between the two schools there is a big rivalry,” said Festa following his team’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Trojans. “The kids get to feed off that, but It’s still kind of a Lyman Hall/Sheehan thing. “When you start to look at the co-ops, though — and they
Lyman Hall's WOBMOB at the Spurrier-Snyder Rink on the campus of Wesleyan University in Middletown Jan. 13. Justin Weekes, For the Record-Journal
should be breaking up the coop soon based on the number of players coming in — it’s kind of hard to get excited about it going forward.”
numbers right now do not warrant the disbandment of the co-op.
talented, young, exciting player who circles this game on the calendar every year when the schedules come out and treats it like it’s the CIAC tournament.
What Coach Festa said is not wrong. It is a Sheehan/Lyman I myself spent four seasons Hall thing, but the passion playing for Coach Festa at that players from Coginchaug Give me a team of Saccos in this rivalry; I don’t care what Sheehan and respect his and Haddam-Killingworth opinions. Coach is a great feel should not be regarded as school they are from. hockey mind who has spent a misplaced. Along with Sacco, the co-op’s great deal of time growing not only Sheehan hockey, but the As the freshman goalie Sacco leading scorer, Kyle Roberts, is left the locker room following a Coginchaug student. Wallingford Hawks Youth Roberts feels just as much a his team’s overtime win, coHockey. I will always agree op coach Rich Minnix inpart of the rivalry as the other with what Coach says. formed Sacco of how well he players. regrouped after the first periExcept for right here. I think “It’s really fun because at od and noted two big saves that in regards to hockey, Sheehan has found an amaz- that kept the game tied in the our school we don’t have a rivalry, really. Maybe North latter half of the match. ing rivalry with not only LyBranford in football, but it’s man Hall, but the Coginchaug “I’ve been looking forward to not that intense,” said and Haddam-Killingworth these games all year, Coach,” Roberts. “It’s kind of cool to hockey communities. said Sacco. “I wanted these have everyone get up for this one and have that much fan Coginchaug has eight players games more than any other one.” support that we had today.” on the current co-op roster. Haddam-Killingworth has Sacco is a Coginchaug stuMinnix only had this to five. Lyman Hall is still the say: “We are three schools, main feeder with 14 players. I dent. one big family, with a state do not know what the future championship as the ultiholds with the number of in- That’s the type of player I want playing in this rivalry: A mate goal.” coming players, but those
As for those who think that being co-op gives Lyman Hall an unfair advantage, the series is 5-4 in favor of Sheehan since the addition of Coginchaug four years ago to the Lyman Hall/HaddamKillingworth tandem. Saturday’s game went to overtime. Last season, each team won one apiece. The games are competitive as ever. End of story. I don’t think it’s wrong to feel that the Wallingford rivalry is sacred. It’s a rivalry that the whole town comes out for. It’s a community event that fills the whole town with pride. I get that. Let’s just not forget that the Haddam-Killingworth and Coginchaug kids feel like they are part of our community in some way. These are kids whose schools are not big enough to currently, if ever, support their own hockey teams.
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Club in Westport and at Pine Valley Golf Club in Southington. The par-29 Apple Nine Course has been honored by the American Society of Golf Course Architects with its inaugural “Design Excellence” award and ranks as the top par three course in Connecticut and 10th overall in New England by New
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www.operationfuel.org. Donations also can be sent to Operation Fuel, 75 Charter Oak Avenue, Suite 2-240, Hartford, CT. 06106.
Now in its 40th year, Operation Fuel is a statewide nonOperation Fuel also reminds profit organization that proeveryone not to use unsafe vides emergency energy assisheating sources this winter, tance year-round to lower-inincluding ovens and certain come working families and individuals, the elderly, and types of space heaters. For disabled individuals who are more on Operation Fuel or in financial crisis. to make a donation, visit
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Volunteer meeting – A volunteer meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m., for those interested in volunteering for Everyone Outside. For more information, call Lucy Meigs at 860-3957771 or Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.
Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Newtown at Danbury Ice Arena, 7:50 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Portland, away, 7 p.m.
Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Morgan at home, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 23 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Morgan, away, 7 p.m.
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Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Masuk at Northford Ice Pavilion, 7:30
Durham 60+ Club and Travel is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Monthly variety table follows the meeting. Seniors from surrounding towns are welcome.
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate ûûûCA$Hûûû ANTIQUES - Always Todd Shamock buying old; Toys, mili203-494-1695 tary, jewelry, art, Music By Roberta ESTATE SALE SERVICE watches, musical inPerform + Instruct Costume Jewelry, struments, signs, arVoice lessons - all ages Antiques, paintings, cade games, cameras, +levels,piano beginnerMeriden-made items. pre 1970 sports meminterm. (203) 630-9295. orabilia, plus more. ALL CASH FOR One item or entire esMILITARY ITEMS tate contents. Call 203-237-6575 860-718-5132.
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Individual firearms collections and estates including military and related items. Federal collector’s license, gunsmith, appraisals. Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431.
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ENGLISH & FRENCH Bulldogs $850+; Shih-tzu, Yorkie, Pug, Poodle & Chihuahua, $650+; Dobermans $950+. (860) 828-7442
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Challenge yourself to read more this year By Carrie Tyszka
Need an alternative to mindlessly staring at your phone? Want to escape the depressing 24-hour news cycle? Looking for new ways to keep your brain sharp? Why not start the year off by challenging yourself to read more.
As a local librarian, I encourage you to start your own 2018 reading challenge as your New Year’s Resolution. Make this the year to expand your horizons through books! Open yourself to new worlds, new perspectives and new emotions by reading a variety of books over the next 12 months.
“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.” Joseph Addison
Need help getting started? Check our resources at your local library, such as a book
log, or keep track of your books and your reading goals on Goodreads.com (or the Goodreads app). Whether you choose to participate in these library sponsored activities or do it all on your own, librarians are happy to help you reach your personal goal.
Carrie Tyszka is Head of Adult Services at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library 80354-01
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Several studies have shown that reading can help ease stress and depression, and increase empathy. These are some pretty important reasons to include more books in your life. Make this the year where reading makes a difference in your life. As you think about making your New Year’s Resolution, consider this quote: "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body," (from Joseph Addison).
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Personable & Compassionate Live-in and Hourly Caregivers are needed for in-home non-medical care for elderly in the area.
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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS General Family Dentistry • Children & Adults
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General Family Dentistry • Children Adults Saturday & Evening Appointments & Available
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Saturday & Evening Appointments Available Cosmetic Bonding Regular Hours: Gum Therapy Tues.-Fri. 9 am-6 pm • Cosmetic Bonding • Emergencies Crowns & Bridges • Gum Therapy • Fillings Dentures & Repairs • Crowns & Bridges • Root Canals (860) 349-7006 Emergencies • Dentures & Repairs William J. Lema, D.M.D. Fillings 6 Way Road, Middlefield William J. Lema, D.M.D. RootHours: Canals (Near Powder Ridge Ski Area) Regular Tues–Fri 9am–6pm
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6 Way Rd, Middlefield (near Blackbird Tavern) 860-349-7006
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