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Volume 23, Number 35

Friday, January 26, 2018

Water main project has further approval The Middletown Water Pollution Control Authority approved at a special meeting on Jan. 18 an agreement to build a water main and other infrastructure from Middletown to Durham. The water main will bring clean water to 55 properties affected by groundwater contamination in the Durham Meadows Superfund site. The plan is to install a water tank on Cherry Hill, near Talcott Ridge Road, in Middletown. A water main will run down Route 17 into downtown Durham and connect to the existing water main at the Durham center See Water, A11

Taste of Durham gearing up again By Lauren Takores Town Times

Tickets are on sale for the annual Taste of Durham, a popular event that sold out last year. The 22nd annual library fundraiser will be held 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Durham Public Library, organized by the Public Association of Library Supporters’ (PALS). The event, for ages 21 and older, is capped at 350 people. Tickets are $37, a slight increase of $2 since last year, and include three drink tickets. Pat Murawski, PALS president, said the ticket price increase was “a recent decision based on increased costs See Taste, A4

Powder Ridge mountain biking park will be expanded.

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Mountain biking park expansion being planned Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort announced last week it has signed an agreement with Dave King of DirtsculptLLC, one of the world’s best bike park builders to expand its mountain biking park. DirtSculpt has over 15 years of professional experience

designing and building some of the world’s best bike parks and trails. In addition, Dirtsculpt has built courses for some of the biggest events in the biking industry including X-Games, Red Bull, TRA & Dew Tour just to name a few. Dirtsculpt will put its exper-

tise to work on designing and building a family-friendly park that can be enjoyed by every level of biker and many different types of biking disciplines including downhill, Enduro, dirt jump and BMX. See Park, A13

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School Notes President’s list

Roger Williams University, Rhode Island – Jacob Sapia, John Yusza of Middlefield; Matthew Woznyk of Durham.

Siena College, New York – Kyle Farrell of Durham.

Dean’s list Eastern Connecticut State University – Cassidy Arnold, CarynSibiskie of Rockfall; Jessica Dontigney, Rachael Judson, Charley Pietrzyk, Katherine Stevens of Durham.

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Saint Michael's College, Vermont – DemeryJ. Coppola of Durham; Marissa A. Berry of Middlefield. Southern New Hampshire University, New Hampshire – Megan Decker, KristopherKuchinski of Durham.

ley Basiel of Durham; Garrett Puchalski, TyKartiganer of Middlefield. University of Rhode Island – Sara Carino, Emma Ackerman, Sadie Leiler, Jacob Brunelle of Durham; Ethan Hayes of Middlefield. University of Vermont – Molly Anderson, Alexander Markoski of Durham; Alice Ochterski of Middlefield.

Scholarship The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual scholarships for students pursuing a career in nursing or music. Applications are available at Middlesex County high school guidance offices. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 26. For more information, call 860-349-2042. The Rockfall Foundation an-

University of New Hampshire – Michael Decker, Bai-

nounced the Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship, which recognizes an area high school student who demonstrates leadership and initiative in promoting conservation, preservation, restoration or environmental education. Application deadline is 4 p.m., Friday, March 2. For more information and an application, visit www.rockfallfoundation.org or call 860-347-0340.

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Sunday, Jan. 28

Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Portland at home, 7 p.m.

Hike – Everyone Outside and the Middletown Land Trust have scheduled a 2mile hike for Sunday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m., at Mica Ledges Preserve, Durham. All ages welcome. For more information and to register, email Lisa@EveryoneOutside.org

Saturday, Jan. 27

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Girls basketball – CRHS vs. East Lyme at home, 7 p.m.

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Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Eastern CT Eagles at Northford Ice Pavilion, 5:30 p.m.

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Calendar or visit www.EveryoneOutside.org. Soup swap – Coginchaug Area Transition has scheduled its second annual soup swap for Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m., at the Senior Center at the Middlefield Community Center. Bring one or more quarts of homemade soup to swap. Include ingredients or recipe. For more information, call 860-716-0464.

Monday, Jan. 29 Girls basketball – CRHS vs. East Hampton at home, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. East Hampton, away, 7 p.m. Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Hamden, away, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 7 p.m.

Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Amity at Bennet Rink, 8:30 p.m.

Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. Daniel Hand at Northford Ice Pavilion, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Saturday, Feb. 3 Ice hockey – Lyman Hall/HK/Coginchaug vs. North Branford at Northford Ice Pavillion, 8 p.m.

Hike – Women of the Woods has scheduled a 2- to 3-mile hike for Thursday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., at Wadsworth State Park, Middletown/Middle-

field. For more information and to register, call 860-3957771, email lucy@EveryoneOutside.org or visit www.EveryoneOutside.org. Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth, away, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9 Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingsworth at See Calendar, A7

Girls basketball – CRHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at CRHS, 7 p.m.

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Taste of Durham features food sampling and beer and wine tasting. Several new restaurants will represent the region this year, including Alyssa’s Cak-

“We have quite a few more sweet confections than we’ve had in the past,” Murawski said.

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PALS uses funds raised from Taste of Durham to provide programs, equipment and services beyond the town library budget. Tickets can be purchased at www.tasteofdurhamct.com and will be available at the door. A free shuttle will be available from the Strong Middle School parking lot.

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Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Durham that the second instalment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes and the total Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax on the Grand List of 2016 are due and payable to the Town of Durham on January 1, 2018. On November 27th the Board of Selectmen amended the town budget and revised the mil rate to 37.58; lowering the total amount due on Real Estate and Personal property taxes. Motor Vehicle bills were not affected. A new bill will be sent for the 2nd installment of Real Estate. Any overpaid bills will be refunded beginning in February following the collection period.

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Durham optometrist named Officer of the Year Major Eugene Robert Bertolli, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, was honored with the Armed Forces Optometric Society Reserve Officer of the Year Award.

Dr. Margaret M. Read, OD, president of the Armed Forces Optometric Society, Commander USN, with Major Eugene Robert Bertolli.

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Obituaries Michael Botti

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CHESTER — Michael Botti, 49, of Chester, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Michael is survived by his mother, Barbara Botti; sister, Carole and her husband, Michael Sibiskie; nieces, Caryn and Caitlyn Sibiskie; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Botti. Michael was born and raised in Portland, attending Portland Public Schools and Vinal Technical School. Michael started working at the family business, Portland Electric, while early in his teen years, eventually becoming a Vice President. When Michael was in high school, the family moved to his beloved home on the Connecticut River in Chester. Michael had a love of the outdoors, enjoying any time he could find to go boating, skiing in Vermont, and care for his parents’ home and property on the river. One of his favorite places to visit was Block Island, R.I., where he enjoyed special times with groups of friends. He always had a passion and talent for baseball and softball, playing on numerous teams in his younger years. He was an avid sport fan and enjoyed watching almost any sport. A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Michael’s memory at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

MIDDLEFIED — Rosemary Dwyer Malcolm, the wife of Robert Wylie Malcolm (d.2002), died at home on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. She was born in North Branch, Mich., on Oct. 13, 1923, to Daniel William and Rose Marie Dwyer. During World War II she worked as Rosie the Riveter in Lapeer, Mich. She earned her RN diploma from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Saginaw, Mich., in 1945. She served as an officer in the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps, working at Percy Jones Army Hospital in Battle Creek, Mich., where she met her husband. She also was a Red Cross nurse. She worked in hospitals, Army and Veterans’ facilities, long-term care, and student health at Wesleyan University. She was instrumental in organizing Service Employees Union 1199 for nurses in Connecticut. Rosemary was active in the guilds of St. Colman and Saint Pius X. She was known for her Irish heritage and lifelong commitment to her faith; and for her strength, resilience, temper, generosity, and loving and forgiving nature. She is the mother of Sheila M. and Peter R.

MacGrath, Robert W. and Cheryl Malcolm, Alice M. Malcolm, John D. Malcolm (d.1970, Vietnam), Anne E. Malcolm, Thomas P. and Nanette Malcolm, James T. and Millicent Malcolm, Regina A. Malcolm, and Margaret M. Malcolm. Her grandchildren include Patrick R. and Kirsten MacGrath, Rebecca M. and Jason Stewart, Heather M. MacGrath, Ian R. Malcolm, Carrie E. and Brandon Smith, Allison L. Malcolm, Kathleen M. and Brian Ayres, Thomas H. Malcolm, Daniel J. Malcolm, Caroline M. and Michael Fiore, Michael J. Malcolm, Hannah R. Malcolm, William W. and Stacey Malcolm, James J. Malcolm, John J. Pringal, Robert J. Pringal, and Wylie T. Malcolm; Anna K. Ayres, Sean M. Ayres, Andrew C. Ayres, Jackson C. Stewart, Scarlet Rosemary Stewart, Victoria B. Stewart, Malcolm A. MacGrath, Owen P. MacGrath, Norah G. MacGrath, Adonis E. Smith, Kai M. Smith and Tyren Q. Varnado, are her great-grandchildren and another is expected in the spring. Aunt Rosemary had a special place in her heart for nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. and the Celebration of the Rite of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at St. Pius X, 310 Westfield St., Middletown.

Ben Albanese, a third grade student at Brewster School, spent the recent snow day building Coginchaug Little League baseball player snowmen.

Human trafficking awareness seminar The Mercy Alumnae Association has scheduled a seminar regarding the dangers, risks and signs of human trafficking for Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown. Panelists, including an FBI agent, Middletown Police Officer, and representative from DCF, plan to discuss local occurrences and provide

advice to youths and adults. After the program, the panelists, as well as a registered therapist, will be available for audience members who would like to speak privately. For more information, contact Barb Miller at bmiller@ mercyhigh.com or 860-3478957. The event is free and open to the public.

Vocal chords taking new members

Valley Chordsmen seeking singers

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords are looking for tenor and bass singers. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., at the Msgr. Fox Parish Hall, St. Francis Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown. No auditions are required. New members, 18 and over, accepted until Feb. 6. Singers do not need

The Valley Chordsmen, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is seeking male singers. Participants can experience fun and fellowship of singing four-part harmony. For more information, call Rich Dziura, at 860-747-5451.

to be a hospital employee to join. For more information, call 860-342-3120 or visit www.vocalchords20.org.

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Library Briefs Levi E. Coe Library Library hours - Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Friday.

day, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 860349-3857. Expressive Painting with Katherine – Saturday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dropin. All ages.

The Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to be closed MonMonday Night Book Club day, Feb. 19, in observance – Monday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. of Presidents’ Day. “The Sense of an Ending” by Storytime – Wednesdays, Julian Barnes. 10:30 a.m. Drop-in. Senior Center Book Club Twinkle Toes – Drop-in pro- – Tuesday, March 6, 1 p.m. gram for toddlers and Pre-K. “The Book Thief” by Markus Thursdays, Feb. 15, March Zusak. 15, April 19 and May 17. Snapology program – Saturdays, Feb. 10 and April 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop-in, all ages. Warming Up the Season: An All-Ages Musical Celebration – Join Craig Harris on Thurs-

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Annual Book and Bake Sale – Friday, April 6, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

(birth 2 to 5 years) Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Preschool (2 ½ years and up) Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. No registration. Super Powered Book Club – Monday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., grades K and up. “Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny” by John Himmelman. Registration is required.

Teen programs DPL Book Club. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., grade 6 and up. “Persepolis” by Marjorie Satrapi. No registration. Otaky Club. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., grades 6 and up. Watch the first hour of “Spirited Away.” Drop-in.

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Commitments to work and family can make it hard to find time to visit the gym or exercise at home. But the benefits of regular exercise are so substantial that even the busiest adults should make concerted efforts to find time to exercise. The following are a handful of ways to do just that.

Embrace multitasking Many professionals are adept at mult-tasking in the office, and those same skills can be applied when trying to find time for exercise. Instead of plopping down on the couch to watch television, bring a tablet to the gym or the basement and stream a favorite show while on the treadmill or the elliptical. When running errands around town, ride a bicycle or walk instead of driving. Cut down on screen time A 2016 report from The Nielsen Company revealed that the average adult in the United States spent more than 10 hours each day consuming media. That includes time spent using smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other devices. By reducing that screen time by just one hour per day, adults can create enough free time to meet the WHO-recommended exercise requirements. Make it a group effort Involving others can make it easier for adults to find time to exercise. Instead of hosting work meetings in a conference room, take the meeting outside, walking around

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Tuesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. – Exploratory Gubernatorial candidate Dita Bhargava, former vice chair of the Connecticut Party.

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Are we alone in the universe? By Diana Carr Special to Town Times

They are age-old questions humans have been chewing on for millenia: Are we the sole inhabitants of this vast universe? If we’re not, who or what is out there? Stevan Akerley, a Durham resident and an ambassador for The National Space Society, addressed these queries in his Jan. 16 presentation at the Durham Public Library. We’ve always been fascinated with Venus and Mars, and it seems with good reason. According to NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Venus may have had a shallow liquid-water ocean and habitable surface temperature for about 2 billion years in its early history. And this raises the question, did life start to evolve on this

Stevan Akerley speaks at the Durham Public Library on Jan. 16. Photo by Christine Michaud

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John Wamester, a sixth grade student at Memorial School, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 11 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship.

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The school Bee, at which students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world.

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Thousands of schools in the United States and in the five U.S. territories are participating in the 2018 National Geographic Bee. The school champions, including Wamester, will take a qualifying test, and up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will be eligible to compete in their state Bee on April 6.

Monday, Feb. 19 Boys basketball – CRHS vs. Valley Regional, away, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 23 Boys swimming – CRHS vs. Sheehan at Sheehan, 6 p.m.

The National Geographic Society provides all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for state winners to participate in the national championship rounds May 20-23.

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RJ Media Group seeks recent grads and career switchers for an amazing entry-level opportunity. Gain valuable experience and industry knowledge … and put yourself in position to grow your career! Make an impact through your work by helping organizations hire good people.

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• Understand employers’ needs, consult on their advertising options, and sell a recognized brand of products and services - job postings, banner ads, and more that best reach their desired candidates.

MERIDEN - 1 BR, new carpet, new floors, private deck, newly painted, $675/mo + sec., no pets. 203-464-3083

• Be part of something unique: RJ Media Group is a family-owned company specializing in providing highly customized advertising strategies and solutions meaning exceptional avenues for you to learn and grow. • Enjoy a competitive salary plus commission, comprehensive benefits, and a fun, family-oriented work environment at our locations in Meriden & Pawcatuck, CT. Take your job to the next level: RJ Media Group genuinely wants you to succeed.

• Craft emails, conduct over-the-phone and face-to-face presentations, set appointments - do everything for your client, from beginning to end, to help them fill their positions.

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• If you’re an outgoing, curious team player self-motivated to reach goals and exceed expectations, you will have lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance with RJ Media! RJ Media Group is a 150 year old family-owned company that publishes the RecordJournal, The Westerly Sun, 7 weekly community newspapers, myrecordjournal.com and thewesterlysun.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 recruitment marketing to offer our advertisers unmatched reach and targeting capabilities.

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To apply, send resume & cover letter to John Layton at jlayton@rjmediagroup.com RJ Media Group is an EOE

MERIDEN- Clean, Safe Room. 203-605-6522 Utils & fridge incl. Share kitchen/bath. $135 per week + sec.

Appliances AFFORDABLE - Used Dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, repairs available. Wallingford, 475-201-9001. WATERBURY - Magic chef stove $100 obo. 203-565-7355

Furniture & Appliances CHESHIRE -Thomasville American Country Dining Room Set. Table with 2 leaves, 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs. Buffet with lighted breakfront and Server. $700 obo. 203-5000409

Jewelry Just for Valentine’s 14K dia eng ring. 0.36k, markey setting. Certified appraisal 2015. 203-634-0626 $725.

Miscellaneous For Sale MERIDEN - Food saver vacuum sealing system with various sized bags. $35, Paid $100. 860-631-1437

Music Instruments & Instruction

MERIDEN - 2BR, 2nd fl. Music By Roberta $900/mo +1 mo sec. Perform + Instruct no smoke/pets. Back- Voice lessons - all ages ground/credit check +levels,piano beginnerfee $45 Sec. 8 or rent interm. (203) 630-9295. asst. welcome. Call Mark 203-213-2075

• Nurture long-term, personal connections and build a portfolio of solid client relationships that you will own.

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Facilities Coordinator. Part-time position, Mon-Fri. 4 hrs/day, flexible schedule. Duties involve scheduling appropriate routine and preventive maintenance activities for two properties, performing minor repair work, collaborating with the property management firm and responding to staff and tenant concerns. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis and up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights. Must be able to work in temperature and non-temperature controlled environments. Use of PC workstation and reviewing hard copy documents. Occasional local travel by automobile. Manual dexterity for operating routine office equipment. Frequent verbal and written interaction with coworkers, contractors or vendors. Apply to humanresour ces@chnct.org, or send resume’ to Human Resources Department, CHNCT, Inc. 11 Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford, CT 06492. CHNCT is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

MERIDEN- 3 BD unit for $900 rent. For showing call Steve 203-6194205 or Linna 347339-0235. SOUTHINGTON - 2 BRs nice lrg Condo, great location, W/D hkp, new appls. $1,300 + sec. dep. (860) 384-3675.

Condos For Sale WALLINGFORD - Hamlet Manor Ranch accessible, 3 BR, 1.5 bath, FSBO, $165.000 203-265-6841

Rooms For Rent Meadowstone Motel Off I-91. NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! Daily. Weekly. $175 weekly & up + sec. On Bus Line. FREE WI-FI . 203-239-5333

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Private Voice & Piano Lessons, acting Class. Fun, experienced teacher. cheshirevoice.com 929-220-7749

Sporting Goods & Health MERIDEN GOLF CLUBS, irons 3-pw good cond. $95.00. Call 203-238-0374

Wanted to Buy 1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499

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Pets For Sale ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes Starting Jan. 8, 2018 MONDAY Evenings at Cheshire Park & Rec. 8 week course Beginners Class 6:15pm Novice Class 7:15pm Advance Reg. Required This can be done online For further information Call Cheshire Parks & Rec. 203-272-2743 from 9am to 4pm AFTER 5:00pm Call INSTRUCTORS Bruce 203-235-4852. Phil 860-302-7077 Kathy 203-439-0501 Michele 860-559-2725

ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID

Wood / Fuel & Heating Equip

WINTER SPECIAL Tree Length Firewood 203-238-2149

ENGLISH & FRENCH Bulldogs $850+; Shih-tzu, Yorkie, Pug, Poodle & Chihuahua, $650+; Dobermans $950+. (860) 828-7442

1,2,3 Items or an Estate Dog Training ûûûCA$Hûûû Private at home lessons. Todd Shamock Offering dog training 203-494-1695 and obedience. Stopping behavior prob- ESTATE SALE SERVICE Costume Jewelry, lems. Puppy raising Antiques, paintings, skills. Contact Jerry at Meriden-made items. Dog_magik@hotmail.com or call 860-828-6900 ALL CASH FOR

MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

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

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

Gutters

Junk Removal

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.

GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free est. 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

Home Improvement AVALLONE CONTRACTORS Total Remodeling, 35 blessed years. Kit, BA, Siding, Roofing, windows, gutters, addtn’s. Credit cards accepted (860) 582-0712 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-2374283. CT Reg #601060.

House Cleaning HOME & OFFICE res/com. Ins. exp. lady, good refs. Call Ilda, 203 234 7958 or fax 203 848 4781

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

WANTED TO BUYMachinist Tools, Tool Boxes, Lathes. Please call 860-478-0042

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

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

Electrical Services

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***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services avail. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203-269-9888. www.ricksantiques andcoins.com

Businesses & Services Attics & Basement Cleaned

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Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350

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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

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

IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE WE REMOVE ANYTHING Furniture, appliances, Entire house to entire contents of: 1 item removed! homes, sheds, estates, FREE ESTIMATES attics, basements, Sr. Citizen Discount garages & more. LIC & INS. *FALL 203-535-9817 or YardClean-ups* 860-575-8218 FREE ESTIMATES LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Plumbing

J & M Landscapes Complete lawn care. Mulch&Stone delv. Shed stone found. Stump grinding. Gutter clean-outs. Snow Plow Service. Free quote. 860-349-8135.

George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ faucet, sink & drain reCT Reg#516790. pairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820

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Roofing

Masonry ALEX MASONRY 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-2320257 or 203-596-0652

Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling.

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Find litters of critters in Classifieds.

Painting & Wallpapering EDWIN CORDERO Interior/Exterior Painting & Drywall. Free Estimates. Call 203-537-2411

constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

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

Snow Plowing SALT $135 Yard; Sand /Salt 7:2 dot mix $75. Yard PU; 100% calcium chloride $20. 50 lb bag. Mag chloride $17. 50 lb bag. Pallet prices avail. 24/7. 203-238-9846

Tree Services Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. Roofing. Siding. CT#620397 Windows. More. Free Quick courteous service. Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Office 203-235-7723 Member BBB. Cell 860-558-5430 Harmony.(860) 645-8899

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Therapeutic Riding Center looking for volunteers 14 years old and older.

others.

Volunteering at Manes & Motions is a good way to meet new people, spend time with horses and help

For more information, visit: http://hfsc.org/manes-motions.

MIDDLEFIELD Apartment for Rent

Fishing CT Ice Gala slated Feb. 17 Prizes are awarded for three categories (pike, black bass, panfish). For more information and to register, visit www.fishingnortheast.net.

2 bedroom, on first floor $1,050.00 per month, includes heat and hot water, no dogs, no smoking indoors, 2 months security plus one months rent. CALL 860-982-3000

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Fishing Northeast has scheduled the fourth annual Fishing CT Ice Gala for Saturday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bantam Lake, in Morris. A fee is charged per angler.

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Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc., 874 Millbrook Road, Middletown, is looking for dedicated and compassionate volunteers. Volunteers must be

Welcome to On The Menu. 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.

Athena II Diner

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.

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

Banana Brazil Grill 124 Hanover Street Meriden, CT 06451 www.bananabrazilgrill.com

Now Open. Offering Authentic South American Cuisine. Buffet changes daily. Join us for a friendly atmosphere and fresh cooked meals.

Colony Diner

Crazy Greek

Duchess of Wallingford

Fire at the Ridge Restaurant & Lounge

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.

1143 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT 06479 Monday - Thursday 11AM-8:45PM Friday and Saturday 11AM-9PM Like Greek food? Try our famous Greek dishes next time you’re craving something delicious. We’re Celebrating our 1 year anniversary and taking $1 off all food items ALL February.

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

Top off the weekend with Sunday Brunch mountainside. Includes Breakfast Buffet, Choice of entree`, dessert and cocktail. Adults $19.95, 2-4 years $14.95. Three & under, Free.

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