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Volume 19 No 15 August 24, 2012
SmartEarly Learning Center
Addressing the need for Quality Child Care
North Branford Connecticut is clearly in
need of quality child care and education. As
reported in early June, Precious Cargo closed
their doors without any notification and left
over 100 families in the lurch.
Call it lucky or call it fate, eighteen months
ago April Pugliares, owner of SmartEarly
Learning Centers in Middletown, chose North
Branford for its newest location and she has
spent the last year and a half working on her
newest center located at 274 Branford Road
right next to the post office.
SmartEarly North Branford which opened on
th
August 20 , 2012 will enroll over 100 students and employ over 20 people
which will benefit our economic growth in the area.
“With the closing of other child care centers in the area, North Branford
is ready for SmartEarly. There is a huge need for quality child care and
education in the area and we are ready to provide the best,” said Kathy
Lilley, Director of North Branford
SmartEarly Learning Centers boast many advantages. They offer 50%
more room per child than the state regulates, has state of the art technology throughout their buildings and is open from 6:30am to 6pm Monday
through Friday to be very convenient for parents. “These are just some of
the many advantages we offer,” stated April Pugliares owner.
SmartEarly has been providing “best in class” child care and education for over 15 years and has graduated thousands of students out of its
Middletown locations.
With an impeccable record for quality and safety SmartEarly is ready to
serve the North Branford area. “Our owner has made a serious investment
in the center in North Branford and we all are so excited to be here. We
have met so many wonderful families so far and look forward to serving the
local area for many years to come,” stated Carly Dinnie Assistant Director
of the North Branford location.
SmartEarly Learning Centers is Connecticut’s premier child care and early
learning company. With locations in Middletown and North Branford, they
have help nurture thousands of children in a safe and motivating atmosphere.
Hollywood Day at the Senor Center
August 17th was “Hollywood Day” at the North Branford Senior Center.
This themed event was organized by Audra Catania, a senior at North Branford High School. Members of the center enjoyed live music by Jon Condie,
decorations, party favors, trivia games, and a special lunch featuring “Oscar
winning roast pork.”
Audra’s inspiration for this event came from some ideas she had for a high
school prom theme and Lou, a member of the North Branford Senior center
who loves music and Old Hollywood. Audra Catania and Jordan Greenhalgh,
a Senior at Xavier High School, have been volunteering at the North Branford
Senior Center to fulfill their community service hours for school. Audra, whose
grandmother is a member of the senior center, has been volunteering with the
center since she was a little girl. Now that she is a high school senior, it’s no
surprise that she aspires to be a gerontologist to continue her work with the
elderly. Jordan chose to work with the North Branford Senior Center because
although he is no stranger to community service, he wanted to try something
new and had never worked with senior citizens before.
As part of their volunteering, Audra and Jordan were each asked to organize
an event that could be run again in the future at the senior center. Audra coordinated “Hollywood Day” for the seniors. Jordan’s event, “Band Trivia,”
will be held on Friday August 31. Teams will compete for prizes awarded for
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Protect Your Identity, Reduce & Recycle
The North Brnaford Rotary Club is once again sponsoring a “Shred It”
program. Shredding is scheduled for September 22, from 9am to 12 noon.
The location for this project is the North Branford Town Hall on Foxon
Road. Proceeds from this and other Rotary sponsored programs support
many local projects and needs in the community.
The fee for shredding is $10.00 for up to twenty pounds and $25.00 for
two boxes up to fifty pounds. Any additional shredding will be 50 cents
a pound. This is a great oppurtunity to clean out you basement or office
and support your community.
For further information regarding this project, contact Frank Popolizio
at 203-484-5131. If you would like to volunteer, attend meetings or join
the organization, contact Marylou Gargiulo at 203-488-7125.
Pictured above are newly elected 2012 officers: Pres. Elect Jerome
Tilton, President Marylou Gargiulo, VP Eric Hodgson, Secretary Cheryl
Smith, Treasurer Heather Hackley, Foundation Chair Dawn Peterson
and PDG Ernestine Luise.
knowledge of bands,
singers, and songs.
Judy Barron, the
senior center director, is glad that Jordan and Audra have
chosen to volunteer
with her, “It is nice to
have the extra hands,
and it gives the students a new perspective.” Judy encourages other volunteers
to get involved with
the North Branford
Senior Center.
Pictured at right
are Audra and Jordan
with Audra’s inspiration, her grandmother Maria Bagnoli.
(Photo & story by
Erica Bozzuto)
Come see our new collection
of gift baskets from
around the world.
(We are located in Central Plaza)
In this issue of the Totoket Times.....
Editorial
2, 3
Recreation 5
School 6
Sports
7&8
Society
8
Church
9
Classifieds 11
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LETTERS
A Note of Thanks to those
who supported the Cow Chip Raffle
Dear Editor;
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2012
North Branford Cow Chip raffle. The event raised
approximately $5,000 which will be evenly split
between the North Branford Touchdown Club
and the North Branford Parks and Recreation
Department.
Special thanks go out to all participants especially; The Festival Committee and team for all
their support and participation and for creating
a wonderful community event. Mike Doody for
supplying the cows, as well as his continued
support of the NB Touchdown Club and the
North Branford community. Special thanks to his
nephew Cody Duhamel for taking time to ensure
safe transportation of the cows, and the successful release and catch of them at the beginning
and end of the event. Fran Merola and the North
Branford Department of Public Works for an
outstanding job preparing the cow chip grid and
field. Dudley Harrison for providing the scale - a
necessity when weighing the output of the cow in
two instances. Cannelli Printing of West Haven
for the continued support of our event by donating
their time and resources to create and supply cow
chip raffle tickets. Sisto Mellilo for his continued
support of the Touchdown Club and his team at
Save & Discount for acting as a ticket outlet and
sales location for the event. Country Paint & Hardware and Stop and Shop of Branford for allowing
tickets to be sold on the premises. Company # 3
Fire Department for allowing tickets to be sold
at their Fried Dough event. Anthony Esposito
and Mike Peddoti for helping to get the word out
and their advertising support during the Festival.
The Patch for helping to market the event. The
TD Club officers and members from our football
and cheer leading families for participating in our
sales efforts.
Lastly, to everyone who bought tickets, our
sincere thanks for supporting our town and our
children. We could not have the sports community
that we do, without your help.
Sincerely,
North Branford Youth Football
Totoket Times August 24, 2012
Parents - Join The Fight
Against Underage Drinking
Dear Editor;
The upcoming school year brings new classes,
activities and often new social opportunities
that may include peer pressure to experiment
with underage drinking. Though resistance can
be difficult for teens, as a parent, your involvement has a significant impact on your child’s
decisions. According to a 2008 GfK Roper
Youth report, 745 of 8 to 17 year olds cite their
parents as the number one influence on whether
they drink alcohol.
That’s why Dichello distributors Inc., offers
Family Talk About Drinking, a free guide designed to encourage open and honest communication between parents and children, to help
prevent underage drinking.
Strong educational programs such as these,
paired with effective law enforcement, are essential to make progress in the fight against
underage drinking and teen drunk driving.
According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free
America, all measures of teen alcohol use have
declined since 1998.
We must continue to guide and influence
youth to ensure progress persists. For a free
parent guide, go to familytalkonline.com
Sincerely,
Tony Lota
Alchohol Awareness Coordinator
Dichello Distributors Inc.
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Cruising for MS
The Cruising for Multiple Sclerosis event will
take place on September 8th (rain date Sept. 9th)
in the Honeywell Parking lot at 12 Clintonville
Road in Northford. The event will run from 12 to
6pm. Vehicle registration fees will be $8.00 for
pre registering and $10. for show day. Admission
is $5.00 and children under 12 and adults over 65
will be given free admission.
The Cruise is to raise money to support research
into, and education about “CCSVI”, a promising
potential new treatment for MS. raffles, Class
Prizes, Food and beverages will be available and
the even will be hosted by the Doo Wop Cruisers
Car Club, with music provided by DJ Frankie B.
Have your family and friends sponsor your cars
and receive Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for
the Highest Fund raising Vehicle.
For further details go to http://www.cruisin4ms.
ccsvi.org/ or call Jennie Kelley at 203-433-4065.
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Totoket Times August 24, 2012
Let’s Be “Frank”
Many, many years ago, as my mother would chase me around the house
with a broom or any other pain inducing instrument, she would pray (curse),
I hope you grow up and have kids just like you”. The ultimate death wish to
a child who was as rambunctious (she used other words) as I was. My mom
prayed a great deal but that was one of her prayers that did not come true.
Fortunately for me, for the most part, my kids are more like my wife.
They are smarter than me, my son was a better athlete then I had hoped to
be (I will never tell him and he won’t know because he refuses to read this
column), and thank God, they were all better looking than me (it would be
hard not to be).
Keeping all this in mind, when Erica informed us that we will soon be
grandparents(when did my wife get old enough for that), I thought long and
hard for a prayer to wish my daughter and son(in-law).
As my daughter grew up I always prayed that she would find a great
guy. One who treats her well and can provide for her. Being an old school
Italian/American, you also pray that she won’t go away to college and fall
in live with some guy from California and leave a void in the Sunday and
holiday family dinners.
Those prayers were answered. My daughter fell in love with a local boy
from North Branford. She could not have been luckier. John is from great
stock. The Bozzuto’s and Kerr’s are hard working families from our town
who have always been servants of the community. John’s parents treat my
daughter like their own child and it leaves me with no puns when trying to
write in-law jokes in my columns.
On the location prayer, I often teased the kids because my fear was always
that she would get married and move far away. I wanted them to stay close
by and they did. Half a mile away is closer than I expected, but it has been
a great blessing.
So now I am still at a loss for a prayer for my children and my wife’s new
grandchild (as I mentioned, I am much too young for this label). I can pray
that the child will have John and Erica’s great outlook, their great smile or
great parents like they had. I can pray the kid grows up to be a genius, who
is rich, athletic and the perfect child. I can pray for a bunch of these things
but I always used to tell my mom she prayed too much and sometimes God
would get tired of listening so he wouldn’t answer.
So I have decided to keep it simple as the “big guy” has enough to worry
about without listening to me going on and on about my problems. That
should be reserved for my readers.
With that said, my only prayer for Erica and John will be; “May you
continue to grow together and have children that are exactly like you.”
Homes for the Brave Helps Veterans
September 18th, Amanda Teti, Development
Director, of Homes for the Brave will be making an informative presentation at Stanley T.
Williams School, in Northford. Homes for the
Brave is an organization that provides safe
housing, vocational training and job placement,
mental health, addiction services, and life skills
coaching to help individuals, especially Veterans,
leave homelessness behind. Homes for the Brave
opened its doors in 2002 and has worked with
more than 700 individuals.
The public is invited to attend this presentation
at 7:00 PM. Afterwards the Northford Women’s
Club will hold its monthly business meeting. The
Northford Women’s Club, GFWC, is a community service organization which participates in
charitable events in our community and is always
looking for new members. Any woman over the
age of eighteen who is interested in becoming
a member or looking for further information,
contact Alison Young at 203-484-4239, or visit
their website at www. northfordwomensclub.org.
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North Branford’s Hometown Day
at HazWaste Central
Saturday August 25th
Located right behind the Regional Water Authority’s headquarters,
90 Sargent Drive, New Haven
Hours are 9am to 12pm - Saturdays through the end of October
Note: Center is closed for the holiday weekend of Labor Day, Sept 1st
“What to Bring” web page shows complete list of acceptable items:
http://www.rwater.com/hazwaste/what-to-bring.html
Want to volunteer?
Call 203.401.2712 or email ask.hazwaste@rwater.com
for information about becoming a HazWaste Central Volunteer.
North Branford Recycles Day
When: Saturday, September 8th 9am – Noon
Public Works Area
Waste oil, tires* and car batteries will be accepted
in addition to the regularly accepted items:
mixed paper, rechargeable batteries, cell phones,
empty propane and helium tanks**.
* Fee for each tire depends on size:
$5 for car tires, $10 for truck tires
** $1 fee for tanks up to 100 lbs; $5 for helium tanks
The North Branford Recycling Center will be open
from 9am to noon on Saturday, 9/8
instead of Saturday, 9/1due to the holiday weekend
Consider joining North Branford’s Hazardous Waste/Recycling Committee to help make a difference in our community all year long.
Dedicated, creative and environmentally friendly volunteers are needed
to fill two vacancies. It’s your chance to make a big difference with just
a little of your time.
Call for more info at recycling hotline: 203-484-4091
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Also, don’t forget to visit us regularly for updated town news. Stay informed with both the Totoket
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Totoket Times, August 24, 2012
WIT & WISDOM
Ben Bernanke’s recent appearance before the Senate Finance Committee
verified what I have been telling for years. That Alan Greenspan, former
Chairman of the Federal Banking System, was spokesman for the Fed’s
scheme devised to discourage savings, both personal saving accounts and
Certificates of Deposits (CD), forcing pension plans, and 4OIK plans to
invest in the Stock Market where they could, the "they" meaning the Wall
Street financier more easily shear ''the sheep" meaning the common people.
That we seniors, planning on the interest on our savings and CDs to
augment our Social Security making our retirement worry-free were
sacrificed on the "alter of greed". That this wasn’t just an error of judgement, but a planned ritual Bemanke disclosed in an off-handed remark
to Sen. Jim DiMent.
Jim Demint, a Tea Party Senator from S. Carolina asked Bemanke if it
wasn’t wrong to have lowered the interest rates discouraging people from
establishing savings account, investing in CDs and forcing 4OIK and other
pension plans to invest in the market where they were decimated, if not
destroyed by the collapse of our financial system. He said, "There were
others, like small businesses that profited from it".
With a smirk he dismissed the wiping out of millions of retirees life savings and making those of us who managed to resist risking our hard earned
dollars to these heartless charlatans, who never drew an honest breath, to
turn what had seemed like a safe and comfortable future one of apprehension that our Social Security and our savings might not be enough to last
till our demise. It assured that leaving anything to our heirs was unlikely.
As to the number of small businesses that supposedly profited the truth
is most lost their businesses as well as their pensions on the alter of bankers greed.
Madoff milked billions from his Ponzi scheme and is spending the rest
of his life in prison for it. Alan Greenspan, who, in a moment of remorse
or to prepare his defense if charged, as he should have been, lamented
that perhaps it wasn’t such a good idea, is a free man, even still idolized
by the his cohorts, for milking trillions from millions in a Ponzi Scheme
that dwarfs Madoff’s.
The greed that permeates our entire society is so rampant parents find it
impossible to chose an idol with which to give their children to emulate.
Obama, who had a golden opportunity to change and establish, at least
an inkling that wrong doings would not be tolerated in this society, joined
with the crooks and solidified their nefarious acts and actually rewarding
them for their criminality.
Governments cooperation, from the legislators who allowed it and
profited from insider trading to it’s cooperation in saving the stock market under Reagan, by taking our money from the treasury and secretly
depositing it among the leading brokers on Wall Street to augment their
buying stocks to reinstill confidence that all was well. That it was just a
blip in the financial world.
That the stock market is a media, by which companies get money to
improve their product or promote it’s acceptance by the public, is as fallacious as a 3 dollar bill. At one time a buyer had to hold his stock for a
certain length, or pay a higher tax on any profit gained. That vanished
like our money under Greenspan and the Feds. 60 minutes had a program
disclosing a technical apparatus so intricate it automatically bought and
sold hundreds, maybe thousands of stocks in an instant of a second when
it either rose or lost 10 points. It needed no human attention once set. So
much for the stock market being on indicator of the Nations economic
status.
Oh yes, Bernanke preparing the Fed’s excuse when the financial system’s
forecast of the inevitable collapse said, "Everything depended on Europe
being able to establish a Central bank that would take considerable time
since 17countries had to agree to the grounds on which it was established".
Why we are so dependent that our financial world depends on Europe
he didn’t explain. Could it be the Feds already gave them trillions of our
dollars that could well not come back?
As our mother’s use to say when they put us to bed, "Sleep tight, don’t
let the bed bugs bite".
Alton Eliason
18th Annual Walk-A-Dog-Athon
Animal Haven’s 18th annual Walk-A-Dog-Athon will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2012. The event is sponsored by North Shore Animal
League’s Scooby-Doo & Cesar Milan Family Pack Walk along with the
generous support of Petco North Haven.
The event runs from 12-3 on the North Haven green and features face
painting, dog baths, pet photos, contests, vendor tables, nail clipping, food,
music and raffles. Registration is $15. per dog in advance and it includes a
goodie bag and t-shirt. Pre-registration is due by 9/15/12. For more details,
call 203-640-4428 or email walkadogathon@yahoo.com.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
By Attorney Marc P. Guertin
Most people never think that they will ever end up in a Nursing
Home. However, the sad reality is that almost half of the population
will spend some time in a nursing home during their lifetime. Currently,
the average time spent in a nursing home is 2.5 years.
A long term stay at a nursing home can be financially devastating
for you and your family. Nursing home care rates of $12,000-$15,000
per month can quickly eliminate a lifetime’s worth of hard work. Long
term care in a nursing home can devour your savings and force your
home to be sold at a “fire sale” price to pay for your care.
When people are faced with choosing between preserving their
assets and paying for care, there really is no choice, unless the costs of
long term care in a nursing home are planned for. Giving away your
money (to a child, for example) before needing long-term care may
sound like a good idea, but it can be risky. Children get divorced, sued,
have creditor issues, or can become catastrophically ill. The assets
gifted to your child could be lost through divorce, lawsuits, etc. and
would not be available to you. Also, due to restrictive gifting laws,
you may not qualify for Medicaid because you gave your money away.
An Irrevocable Asset Protection Trust (IAPT) provides an
opportunity for individuals, both single and married to protect their
assets long term. These assets could be available to you at sometime
in the future to pay for things that Medicaid does not, or for an
individual’s spouse or as a legacy for future generations, without the
risks associated with giving these assets away to another individual.
An IAPT is a legal entity separate from the person who creates it
(the Grantor). It is created by signing a Trust agreement where the
Grantor irrevocably transfers assets to a third person called the Trustee
(often the Grantor’s children or other relative) who holds that property
in Trust for the benefit of the people who are named as beneficiaries.
Timing is extremely important when establishing an IAPT. “Beat
the Clock” is the name of the game. In order for an IAPT to work
it must be set up well in advance of anticipated nursing home care
(currently 5 years). After the passage of enough time the assets held
by the IAPT will be insulated from the ravages of a long term stay in
a nursing home, as well as creditor issues, and lawsuits. Furthermore,
the assets held inside of the trust will pass to your beneficiaries probate
free and within weeks, as opposed to months if these assets were to
pass through the probate process.
If you would like to learn more about protecting your assets,
Guertin and Guertin, LLC offers a free consultation on protecting your
assets. Give us a call at 203-234-7400 to schedule your appointment
today. We also will be hosting informational workshops on this topic
and others this fall- be on the lookout for dates and times. If you’d like
to be added to our mailing list (to be notified of future workshops) drop
us a line at info@guertinlaw.net.
If you have questions that you’d like answered in this column, email me at marc@guertinlaw.
net. Marc Guertin, is a partner at Guertin and Guertin, LLC, a law firm dedicated to Estate
Planning, Elder Law, Trust and Probate Administration. He is co-author of Planning for
the Future: A Practical Guide to estate Planning and Avoiding Bad Heir Days. Visit us on
the web: www.guertinandguertin.com. Call us at 203-234-7400 for a free consultation.
Guertin and Guertin, LLC is located at 26 Broadway in North Haven, Connecticut
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RECREATION
Totoket Times, August 24 , 2012
North Branford Parks,
Recreation & Senior Events
203-315-6017 or www.nbparkrec.com
WELL DESERVED THANK YOU’S
…… to our North Branford VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
that are at the Potato & Corn Festival every day each year to make sure
that every one that is volunteering or patronizing the festival are safe!
They are such a vital part of our community and we want them to know
how much we appreciate all that they do~!
……..to Anthony Esposito of NORTHFORDABLE
ENTERTAINMENT for giving the Festival a $1,200 discount off his
services over the weekend!
……. FRAN MEROLA, the Director of North Branford Public
Works Department for always going above and beyond to make sure
that the weekend turns out perfect. He puts in a tremendous amount
of his own time every year and this event would not be as successful
without him and his leadership.
……..DENNIS PANNONE, first year FESTIVAL DIRECTOR.
Without him stepping up to take some responsibilities off the Parks &
Recreation Department, the Potato & Corn Festival was in jeopardy
of happening. He did a tremendous job all year long managing the
Festival Committee and keeping lines of communication open and
getting responsibilities done.
THE WINNERS ARE......
and the COW CHIP winners are….
1st Prize $2,500 = Mary-Fran Cassista / North Branford
2nd Prize $1,000 = Jackie Lemelin / North Branford
3rd Prize $750 = Jim Augur / Northford
4th Prize $500 = William Lovelace / Northford
5th Prize $250 = Mark Stevens / New Haven
………………...CONGRATULATIONS!
RECREATION
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Wednesday, Sept. 19th. Polka Fest @ Aqua Turf Cost: $40 resident
/ $45 resident Roll out the barrel!! Enjoy an afternoon of dancing and
fun along with a family style luncheon. Your meal includes salad, pasta,
pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa & kraut, potatoes, vegetables, and a
scrumptious dessert!
Thursday, Sept. 20th. Apple Rehab Luncheon, Tour, & Bingo Cost:
FREE Come with us to see the old Fowler’s now Apple Rehab. Take
a mini-tour, enjoy a delicious lunch and afterwards have some fun at
Bingo! Sign-up required.
Monday, September 24th. Stew Leonard’s Trip . Cost: $5.00 per
person We are heading to Stew Leonard’s in Newington. It’s much
more than your ordinary grocery store! Don’t miss this fun trip! Enjoy
lunch on your own at their buffet. This trip will fill quickly and sign-up
is required. Please note there is a lot of walking for this trip.
CHEFS OF THE SHORELINE. Beginning in October the
North Branford Senior Center will be hosting a monthly cooking
demonstration sponsored by a different local chef each time. Come
and be an audience member! Learn new recipes and techniques and
sample some fantastic dishes from a variety of cultures. Sign-up will be
available for each month. The cost will be $5.00 per person.
PIZZA & A MOVIE Friday, Oct. 12th. We are doing a showing of
“Joyful Noises”. Joyful Noise is a funny and inspirational story of
music, hope, love and renewal. The small town of Pacashau, Georgia,
has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity
Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise
Competition Starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. Movie will begin
at 11:00 a.m. and continue after lunch.
Sign-up is required / $5.00 per person payable upon sign-up
PART TIME POSITION
Senior Center Substitute Cook – This is just a fill in position when
needed. Please call Judy at 203-315-6017 if interested.
Community Center Front Desk Attendent – Wednesday mornings
5:15 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. – Please call Pam at 203-315-6017 if interested.
BUS TRIPS
SALEM CROSS INN COOKING WITH HERBS DEMO, LUNCH
& TOUR. Sunday, August 26th.Cost: $80.00 resident / $85 nonresident. Enjoy an afternoon with the Chef in his historical 1961 family
restaurant as he gives a tableside demo on cooking with colonial herbs
and a lunch cooked to perfection! Colonial herb garden and dahlias!
HARVARD & CHARLES RIVER TOUR. Saturday, September 29th
Cost: 67.00 resident / $72 non-resident. Take this one-mile walking
tour of Harvard’s hallowed halls of learning with students leading
the way with stops at Memorial Hall and the Science/Student Center.
Lunch is on your own at the Cambrideside Galleria, home to an array
of dining choices. Then depart just steps away for a narrated Charles
Riverboat tour.
HUDSON VALLEY WINERIES. Saturday October 20th — Shared
with Wallingford P&R. $80resident/ $85 non-resident. Visit the
gorgeous Benmarl Winery in the heart of the Hudson Valley with an
informative tour and talk about the vineyards, wine making process
and taste 6 of their wines. Then, it is on to the waterfront Torches
Restaurant to enjoy a lunch of fresh garden salad, bread, and a choice
of Chicken breast with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes in a marsala
wine sauce or bruschetta and penne pasta. Warm Apple Cobbler for
desert. Includes Soft drinks and coffee. After dining, it’s off to the
Brotherhood Winery which includes a tour and tasting.
The Big E / CT Day! Wednesday September 19.Cost: $50 resident /
$55 non-resident .Includes roundtrip transportation and entry ticket.
Animals, rides, all manner of things fried on CT DAY! Visit the New
England States Houses and learn new things about our neighbors to the
North and much much more! Don’t forget your cream puff!
Mohegan Sun Trip . Monday October 15.Cost: $30 resident / $35nonresident.Cha-ching!! Your package includes a $15 voucher good for
food or retail and 3 free bets. This trip fills quickly so sign-up to get
your seat today!
SENIOR CORNER
Friday, Sept. 7th. The Meat House .Cost: On Your Own Come
check out one of Branford’s newest places - The Meat House. Shop
their freshest foods and meats. A special 10% discount off your entire
purchase will be offered to our group this day, Sign-up required.
Serving up Smiles For Seniors
On Thursday, July 12, as a token of appreciation for senior citizens, The
North Branford Rotary Club sponsored it’s Annual Picnic at Totoket Valley Park. Club members along with members of the Parks & Recreation
Department, cooked up and served hamburgers and hotdogs. Potato salad,
cole slaw and beverages were also served. Dessert consisted of fresh watermelon and cake. The entertainment was proved by a band that played oldies.
Anthony John’s Pizzeria
5 Foxon Road, North Branford, 203-484-0433 Fax 203-484-0435
We are SECOND
TO NONE!
It’s Always BIGGER at Anthony John’s
LARGE MOZZ. PIZZA ONLY $8.99
(TUES. WED. ONLY. TAKEOUT ONLY, TOPPINGS EXTRA)
Famous Overstuffed Breads
Fresh and ready within 30 minutes of your order!
Order in advance for Your
Labor Day Parties
Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered.
Hours: Tues- Sat. 11 - 10 Sun 11-9 CLOSED LABOR DAY
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SCHOOL
NB Graduate in Europe
SCHOOL
Totoket Times August 24, 2012
Things are Happening at North Branford High School
As students prepare to go back to school, there
are many improvement projects at North Branford
High School. Two of them involve the Athletic
Arena.
First on the agenda is a new press box which
overlooks the football field. With the present
press box in terrible shape and a possible danger
as well as an eye sore, the plan is to tear the old
one down and put up a
new one with glass on
both sides so both the
football and the Soccer /Lacrosse field and
games can be viewed
and announced from
the same press box.
Get the Back to School Haircuts
and Help A Good Cause.
Pictured here is Laura Generoso, NBHS class of
2006, who worked with the graduate education program of the University of New Haven in Europe during May, 2012. Laura was part of a program run by
retired NBHS principal, Dr. David Perry, which allows
students to study the delivery of special education services in other European countries. She was part of a
group that worked in public school systems in France,
England and the Netherlands. The objective of the
program was to look at the issues involved in providing services to special needs students in a downsizing
world economy. Laura was based in a 16th-century
chateau in Dieppe, France, and a British University
in Leeds, England. She had an opportunity to discuss
issues and work with elementary and secondary students in all three countries. According to Laura, “The
experience I had abroad was amazing. I was able to
see various countries and their approaches concerning
special education.” Laura especially appreciated the
progressive approach to special education in England
and Amsterdam. “Much of what I saw in England and
Holland, I would love to incorporate into my teaching methods in America.” Laura has just finished her
internship with UNH, and will start student-teaching
at North Branford Intermediate School in September.
Is Hosting a Cut-A-Thon for
Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis
On Sunday, August 26th from 11am to 3pm
Adults $20, Wash & Cut
Children, $10, Wash & Cut
All proceeds go to a good cause.
Call 203-315-8080 to make an appointment
2341 Foxon Road, North Branford
Walk-Ins are Welcome!
Another NBIS Student
With Honors
Victoria DeNegre was inadvertantly left
off the published list of honor students at
NBIS. Victioria received High Honors for
the fourth term
Also in the early stages is a Beach Volley
Ball Court. With this
becoming a popular
recreational activity,
The school continues
to address the needs
and interests of the students. It will give a
good number of our
youngsters another
avenue for exercise,
which has become a
major focus of our
country.
To be completed,
both these projects will
involve fund raisers.
The successful donation of dollars will be
another way to enhance
our community without
be a cost to the taxpayers.
Further details will
be in future issues of
the Totoket Times. As
things develop between
newspaper deadlines,
we will keep you informed on the website
at totokettimes.com
Drive Safely
School
is in
Session
They Make
Us Proud
Tiffany Casanova
graduated from Tufts
University in Boston,
MA. Tiffany received
a Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology.
A Philosophy to Remember
As You Head Back to School
Words for Teenagers
274 Branford Road,
North Branford
203-483-9000
Open House
Friday August 24th & Saturday August 25th
9am to 5pm
Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, August 29th, 5PM. Followed by a
Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.
G
Northland College principal John Tapene
has offered the following words from a judge
who regularly deals with youth. “Always we
hear the cry from teenagers, ‘What can we do?
Where can we go?’
“My answer is this: Go home, mow the lawn,
wash the windows, learn to cook, build a raft, get
a job, visit the sick, study your lessons and after
you’ve finished, read a book.
Your town does not owe you recreational facilities and your parents do not owe you fun. The
world does not owe you a living, you owe the
world something. You owe it your time, energy
and talent so that no one will be at war, in sickness and lonely again.
In other words, grow up, stop being a cry
baby, get out of your dream world and develop
a backbone, not a wishbone. Start behaving like
a responsible person. You are important and you
are needed. It’s too late to sit around and wait
for somebody to do something someday.
Someday is NOW and that somebody is YOU!”
SPORTS
Totoket Times August 24, 2012
SPORTS
Senior Sensation
Sting 12U Takes Fifth at Pony Nationals
North Branford girls on the sting 12u team gained a fifth place finish
in the fifty team field at Pony Nationals - East Zone. Sting 12u finished
pool play 1-2. on Monday, July 30, they began double-elimination bracket
play beating the “Cape Fear Storm” 6-1 and losing to the “Pa Banshies”
in a 2-1 heartbreaker, forcing another game with the “Cape Fear Storm”,
which sting 12u won 9-4.
In Tuesday’s bracket play it was “win or go home” for almost everyone
remaining. Sting opened again with the “Cape Fear Storm” and beat them
for the third time, 6-3. The day’s second game was a rematch with the
“Pa Banshies” and 5-3 revenge win.
In the bracket finals, sting faced the “Orion Hunters” from Virginia, who
were the only undefeated team so they needed two wins to advance. Sting
posted a 9-5 win in the opener and beat the “hunters” in the nightcap 4-2,
ending the longest day of their young softball lives at 11:30 pm, which is
well past any 12 year olds bed time.
The win took sting to the elite eight where they lost their first Wednesday game for the fifth place award. The team finished their season with
an impressive 55-9-1 record and four tournament wins.
Pictured are Michelle Thielgard, Julia Sangiovanni, Sabrina Pietrosimone, Alyssa Pilla, Kelly Cody, Sydney Senerchia, Julia Haeckel,
Samantha Gallo, Emily Muzyka and Brianna Marcelino.
Coming In Next Issue
Fall High School
Athletic Schedules
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.AIKIACADEMY.COM
OR CALL
203-484-2020
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Town photographer Richard Castiglione began playing table tennis (ping
pong) when he was 12 years old. “I always enjoyed it and we would go to
the West Haven Boys Club and play for hours,” he explained.
At the age of 22, he went to Massachusetts for his first tournament and
the rest as they say is history. Castiglione has won more than 25 medals
in senior games and tournaments as well as several ribbons from the Connecticut senior Olympic Games. He has traveled as far as Maryland to
enter tournaments and he is a former member of the United States Table
Tennis Association.
In 2005, at the age 68, he received The Athlete of the Year in the Connecticut Senior Games. The games have more than 600 participants in
sports from swimming to running.
“I love the game,” he explained. “It’s competitive and it’s great exercise.
Table tennis is the second most popular non-contact sport”.
Richard ran a table tennis club for more than 25 years in the town of
North Branford. “We had about fifteen participants and we even ran a
tournament to raise money to buy a few tables. We were disappointed
when the Park Rec Department told us they were going to have to start
charging us for the space and most of the players lost interest.
Richard is a figure in town donating his time to many town events as
well as his photographic skills. He has a ping pong able in his basement
and anyone who is interested in playing can feel free to call him at 203488-7678 to set up a game.
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SOCIETY
Calling All Children
Come & Play Your Favorite Game!
Children visiting
the Edward Smith
Library now have a new
table to enjoy while
playing their favorite
board games. Thanks
to the generosity of the
Northford
Women’s
Club, a game table was
recently donated to
the Children’s Room.
pictured are Mary Smith
of the Women’s Club
and Debbie Verrillo,
Children’s
Librarian.
TheNorthford Women’s
Club, GFWC, is a
service
In the midst of summer when many students were enjoying their time community
off from school, the North Branford High School cheerleading squad organization with a
headed to New England Cheerleaders Association (NECA) summer friendly and fun-loving
camp from July 23 to 26. The T-Birds came home with more than new membership which enjoys participating in charitable events in our
community and is always looking for new members. Any woman over the
moves-they earned a number of both individual and team awards.
Camp attendees were:Shannon Rivera (captain), Kathleen Yot- age of eighteen is welcome to join. If interested in becoming a member
savath, Chelsea DeliaRocca, Emily Bergeron, Joanna Despotakis, or simply looking for further information, please contact Alison Young at
Jillian Kruser, Gianna Mauro, Savanah Gallipoli, Jessica Raucci, 203-484-4239, or visit our website at www. northfordwomensclub.org.
Ashley Dalkin, Breonna Staton, Carly Mastriano, Alexis Giardina, (Photograph courtesy of Patty Meglio)
Mia Ney, Cheyanna DeRosa, Alexandria Smith, Alexandra Galluba, Bianca
Smith (captain) and Olyvia Gleason.
Trained staff members coached the team for the week, working on Children and Smoke Alarms
Sleeping children don’t always awake when a smoke alarm activates. Children,
all aspects of cheerleading, including private instruction in stunting
ages
6 thru 10 seem to be most effected. While these dramatic facts are worriand tumbling. ‘The girls learned new stunts that incorporate the new rules
for this upcoming season, as well as numerous dances and cheers that can be some, we shouldn’t allow them to obscure the fact that smoke alarms are highly
effective at reducing fire deaths and injuries. Roughly 70% of deaths occur from
used throughout the year,” said NBHS Coach Marisa Laudano.
The squad used its time at camp to prepare a routine, which was fires in homes without smoke alarms or disabled smoke alarms.
Think about how heavily you or your children sleep. As loud as smoke alarms
performed for parents, staff and other teams on the final day of camp.
can be, sometimes children sleep through it. Research has shown that some
North Branford took first place out of the six teams performing in children don’t wake up from the loud beep of a typical smoke alarm.
the T-Birds’ division. In addition to the first-place showing, some
There are many new types of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
members of the squad received individual awards for “Jumps”, on the market today. Some of the new features include:
“Stunting” and ‘Tumbling”. Bianca Smith won “Ms. NECA” for
• Personalized Instructions, which allows you to record customized
her exemplary attitude, humble personality, great leadership skills
escape instructions
and team spirit as “Best All Around Cheerleader”.
• Fire Drill Feature, which allows a time delay to simulate an actual
The T-Birds won seven awards in addition to taking first place in the
fire alarm
Grand Champs Competition. Team awards included:
Spirit Stick on the first night “for being spirited and positive above all
• Loud 85 decibel outputs
other teams.” Radiating Spirit Award Ribbon on the second night “for
being spirited and positive above all other teams.” Unity Award plaque “for
• 10 year batteries
being so close as a team and working together so well.” Congeniality Award
There have been many advances over the last 10 years in home smoke alarms.
plaque “for being friendly and helpful to the other teams at the camp.” Best Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are electrical devices and the do have
Mounts & Partner Stunts plaque “for the difficulty and creativity of our a life limit. It’s a good idea to replace your detectors every 10 years. We also
stunts.” Sportsmanship Award trophy “for encouraging, cheering on and want to emphasize the need to continue planning and practicing home fire escape
supporting the other teams.” NECA Cheer X-Factor Trophy “for the cheer plans and to insure everyone in your home can be awakened by the sound of the
smoke alarm. We will continue to reinforce the importance of developing and
portion of our routine when we did it during the practice run.”
Cheerleaders Garnish Awards
North Branford Fire Department
practicing a home fire escape plan during which the smoke alarm is activated
so all family members know its sound.
September is School Safety Month
Parents are reminded to discuss safety issues with your children. This should
include bus and school safety. Members of the North Branford Fire Department
are conducting inspections of all town schools, K-12 during August. If you have
any questions about bus or fire safety, you can contact your child’s school or
the fire marshal’s office.
Requirement to Display House Numbers
Effective October 1, 2012 all residential buildings must display the street
number assigned, by the town or post office. (CT House Bill # 5380) Requirements are:
1. At least 4 inches in height, in a contrasting color to the background
2. Visible from the street
3. If the building is set back by more than 100 feet, the number must be
affixed to a post or mailbox not more than 10 feet from the driveway
Department News:
North Branford responded to 145 calls for service in the month of July.
Total calls for the calendar year so far is 1092.
Questions and Additional information:
Call the fire marshal’s office with any questions at 203-484-6016
Or e-mail at: deputyfiremarshal@townofnorthbranfordct.com
CHURCH
Totoket Times August 24, 2012
CHURCH
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CHURCH DIRECTORY
Branford Hill Chapel. 212 Branford Rd., corner of Twin Lakes Rd. 203-488-3586. Breaking
of Bread, 9:15am. Sunday, Ministry and Sunday School, 11:00am. Nursery for infants and toddlers
at both meetings. Mid-week Bible studies. For spiritual help, call 203-239-9845.
North Branford Congregational Church, UCC. 1680 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT, 203488-8456 or nobfdcong@sbcglobal.net or www..northbranforducc.org. The Reverend Deborah
Roy, Pastor. Daniel Jared Shapiro, Interim Music Director. Office Hours: Wednesday through
Friday - 9:30 - 1:30pm. We worship each Sunday at 10:00am with nursery care available. Holy
Communion on the first Sunday of every month and every Sunday during Lent. Church School
through grade 8, meets during worship. The Youth Group meeets on Sunday evenings from 6-8pm.
All are welcome. For more information emal the Pastor at revdeborahroy@comcast.net. No matter
who you are , no matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!
Northford Congregational Church. United Church of Christ. Church is located on Old
Post Rd., ( corner of Rte 17 and Rte 22), PO Box 191 Northford. Phone 203-484-0795, Fax 203484-9916.. email; ncchurch@snet.net. Reverend Kathryn King. Acting Pastor. Jane K. Leschuk
Minister of Music. Sunday Service 10am. Join us for coffee hour following worship. Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Middletown Ave. (Rte 22 & 17) Northford. 203-484-0895.
We are a member of the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry. The Reverend Jim Bradley, Interim
Missioner in charge of MACM, 203-525-6846. The Cluster office is 860-345-0058. Sunday
morning Eucharist is 10am. We have a rotating clergy & choir during the academic year. Join us
for coffee and fellowship following service. All are welcome.
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. The church is located at 30 Caputo Rd., North Branford. The Pastor is Reverend Robert Rousseau and Deacons John Hart & William Lovelace. Daily
Mass and Homily are celebrated weekdays at 9am with the exception of Thursdays. On weekends,
Mass is celebrated on Saturday at 4pm in Winter and 5pm in Summer months and 9 & 11am on
Sunday mornings. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the
month immediately following the 11am Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated
every Saturday afternoon in the Father Reilly Chapel, one hour prior to Mass time. In addition,
you can make an appointment for reconciliation by calling the parish office at 203-484-0403. If
you are new to the area and are looking for a parish family to join, please visit us. You can contact
the church office at 203-484-0403 or fax 203-484-0132 weekdays, 9am to 1pm or email us at
StAugustineNoBfdCT@sbcglobal.net.
St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church. Middletown Ave. Northford, CT. Rectory 203-4849226. Education Center – 203-484-2434. Reverend Joseph Parel, Pastor; Deacons William B. Bergers, Louis P. Fusco and Joseph Marenna. Weekend Masses; Saturday Vigil 5pm and Sunday – 9 &
11am. Weekday Masses – 9am except Thursday. Celebration of Penance – Saturday – 4-4:30pm.
Zion Episcopal Church. 326 Notch Hill rd., North Branford. 203-488-7395. The Reverend
Lucy LaRocca, Vicar; Sunday Holy Eucharist 8 & 10:00am. Coffee hour follows both services.
Child care available. Email; www.zionepiscopalchurch.org.
North Haven Bible Church is located at 161 Mill Rd. North Haven. Phone # 203-239-1495.
Email;www.northhavenbiblechurch.org. reverend Dan Darling, Pastor. Sunday service: Sunday
School 9:30am. Worship Service at 10:45am. Nursery for infants and toddlers at both services.
Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm.
Montowese Baptist Church. 201 Quinnipiac Avenue, North Haven. Reverend Doctor James
P. Morgan, Pastor, invites you and your family and friends to worship with us at the following
service times; Sunday School(adult & children) 9:30am. Sunday Worship Service, 10:30am.
Mid-week Bible Study, Wednesdays 7:00pm. Questions or comments about our service s may
be addressed to our church office at 203-787-3725 or Personage Phone at 203-865-6761. Visit us
at our website at www.MontoweseBaptistChurch.org
Carolyn Borelli Weds Daniel Bradley
The marriage of Daniel and Carolyn took place Sunday, December 11,
2011 at the Chapel at the Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour. Susan Cable
performed the ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful wedding dress with
a ten foot train with beading and embroidery stitching along the train and
gown.
Carolyn is the granddaughter of the late Anthony & Sylvia Borelli of
North Haven and the late Frank and Mary Santanello of New Haven. The
groom is the grandson of the late George Bradley and Marion Bradley of
North Branford.
The wedding party consisted of parents of the bride, Steven and Maryann
Borelli, Anthony Borelli, brother of the bride, Sean DePino uncle of the
groom and Gayle Bartone aunt of the groom. The Matron of Honor was
Christine Kazzi and the Maid of Honor was Victoria Tenedine daughter
of the bride. Margaret Bradley, Gina Vigliotti and Jr. Bridesmaid Anna
Tenedine, daughter of the bride also assisted the bride.
The Best Man was Nick Royston. Groomsmen were Carl Pruden, Chuck
Caldwell, Michael Zito, Jared Martin and Michael Bartone. The ring bearer
was Matthew Kazzi.
The couple went to Walt Disney World in Florida for their honeymoon.
Lauren Matteo Engaged to Joseph Niedbala
North Branford Congregational Church
Chicken Barbecue
The North Branford Congregational Church Chicken Barbecue will be
held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 5:30PM with seatings until 7PM. For
only $15.00 you will get a delicious dinner of half a chicken, corn, baked
potato, dessert and a beverage.
Get together with family and friends and reserve your tickets by calling
Mark at 203-458-3342 or Carol at 203-488-5746.
K of C to Host Bus Trip to Casino
On Tuesday, September 18th, the Knights of Columbus Council #3300
from St. Vincent DePaul Church in East Haven, is hosting a bus trip to the
Mohegan Sun Casino. The bus wil leave rom Stop & Shop Supermarket
in East Haven, at 9Am amd return at 5PM. The cost of the trip is $25. and
each person will receive a $15. food voucher and a $20 free play ticket.
Interested parties, contact Joe Criscuolo at 203-484-0479 by 9/16.
Saint Monica’s Annual Church Picnic
The St. Monica Annual Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, September
9th from noon on. Picnic goers are asked to each bring a favorite dish to
share with their Parish family. The table is always filled with a wide variety
of foods and recipes. It truly is a gourmet’s delight. There are activities for
all age groups throughout the afternoon, from the dizzy bat race and face
painting for the little ones, to water balloon and egg toss contest and Bingo
for all who are interested. It is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with
“old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome!.
K of C Looking For Tag Sale Vendors
The Knights of Columbus Totoket Council 6801 is looking for vendors
to fill 86 spaces, 15’w x 28’d, at their annual Fall Giant 80,000 SF Tag
Sale/Flea Market on September 22nd (rain dates 9/29, 10/6, or 10/13), at
Doody’s Field at 465 Foxon Rd. It runs from 8 to 3. To reserve a spot call
203-484-9737. The cost is $27 per space paid before 9/17 with a $5. late
fee. Vendors must provide their own tables.
Louis and Lori Matteo of Northford, announce the engagement of
their daughter Lauren Elizabeth to Joseph John Niedbala, son of Kathy
Niedbala of Greenfield, MA, and the late Brian Niedbala.
The future bride is a 2008 graduate from North Branford High School
and a graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography with a Certificate
of Completion in Professional Photography. She is currently building her
business as a portrait and wedding photographer.
The future groom graduated from Greenfield High School in 2003 and
received a Bachelor’s Degree from Becker College in 2008. He is currently a Correction’s Officer at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
in Greenfield, MA.
A May 2013 wedding is planned.
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The Great Tomato
Totoket Times August 24 2012
The tomato is a fruit that originated in the Americas,
became popular in Europe, and ultimately returned to
its place of origin to become one of the most consumed
foods. Though it is botanically a berry, and technically
a type of fruit, the tomato is nutritionally categorized as
a vegetable. Tomatoes are a treasure of riches when it
comes to their antioxidant benefits, have long been linked to heart health
and have been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol,
and triglycerides.
You will find the following foods in the recipe below as well as tomatoes, and here are some of their benefits: Cilantro and garlic are natural
chelators. Based on the research of Dr. Yoshiaki Omura, cilantro can help
to remove mercury from our system as well as aluminum and lead. Daily
consumption of cilantro for up to two or three weeks can help our bodies
to eliminate significant amounts of heavy metals.
Scallions and jalapenos contain a range of nutritional benefits, including
healthy macronutrients and vitamins and are also low in calories and fat.
Lemon juice is high in vitamin C and has many health benefits such as;
promoting healthy younger looking skin, reducing inflammation, ease
digestive disorders, and can be used as an aid to weight loss.
Fresh Summertime Tomato Salsa
3-4 Chopped fresh tomatoes (time saver: use canned chopped “Mexican
style” tomatoes with jalapenos)
Small bunch Fresh Cilantro – stems removed and chopped finely
1-2 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
Small bunch Scallions - roots removed and finely chopped
1-2 sm. Jalapenos finely chopped (time saver: sm can chopped jalapeno)
Juice of ½ fresh Lemon, Salt & pepper to taste.
Mix all ingredients in bowl. Let sit in refrigerator for at least an hour
for flavors to incorporate.
Remove ½ of salsa and put in separate bowl, add chopped avocado
and mix for the Best Guacamole!!! Serve with fresh vegetables and a
variety of tortilla chips.
Note: Try the salsa as a great side dish with eggs for breakfast.
Danielle Brodeur is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Weight Loss Coach at
Aiki Academy of Self Defense in North Branford. If you have any questions, please
feel free to submit them to Danielle.brodeur@snet.net.
North Branford Barber Shop
1179 Foxon Rd. Rte # 80
North Branford, Ct. 06471
Men's Haircuts: $10 & $12
Women's Haircuts: $16.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
203-484-6789
Robert Viglione, Owner
Energy Assistance -Heating Season
North Branford Office of Social Service
The Energy Assistance Program will once again be offered to the residents of Northford and North Branford. This Office of Social Service
will begin to take applications by appointment only beginning Monday,
September 1, 2012. You may apply with CRT, Community Renewal
Team, now.
Appointments will be given to those that heat with deliverable fuel
and propane at this time, those that heat with a utility such as electric
or natural gas will be seen after January 1, 2013.
The Energy Assistance Program is designed to offset the cost of heating fuel during the winter months. This is not an entitlement program,
nor will it cover your entire heating bill for the winter season. The
program is based on income and asset limits. Those limits are not yet
established at this time.
If you are interested in applying for Energy Assistance please contact
Luisa Breen, Social Services at 203.315.6006 or Community Renewal
Team at 860.347.4465. You have the option to apply at either site.
You must pick up an informational packet which details all the documents you need to provide at the time of your application. You must
make your own copies of the required documentation. The informational
packets are available in each public library, Community Center, Senior
Center and the side lobby of the Town Hall. The information is also
available by visiting the town’s web-site at www.townofnorthbranfordct.
com, and visiting the Office of Social Service link.
Eli Whitney 50th Reunion
The Eli Whitney Regional Technical School Class of 1962 will celebrate its 50th reunion on Saturday, September 15th from noon to 4pm
at Biagette’s Restaurant, at 77 Campbell Avenue in West Haven. Cost
is $50. per person.
Enjoy the afternoon visiting with your old classmates and catch up on
what’s been happening in their lives. Relax with music from the 50’s
and 60’s and a specially prepared buffet.
If you wish to attend or you know a classmate who has not received
an invitation, call John Alexander at 203-933-1187.
Complete MMA Training & Fitness
BJJ – Judo – Sambo – Hapkido – Muay Thai
Kickboxing – Kettlebells
AIKI ACADEMY OF SELF DEFENSE, LLC
Call Dennis Hill 203-484-2020
5 Foxon Rd. (Route 80)
North Branford, CT
www.aikiacademy.com
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DAY CARE
North Branford Daycare has full and part time openings. Nutritious
meals. Curriculum Program. CPR & First Aid Certified. Call Joanne at
203-481-2232
PLUMBING
John DiMaggio Plumbing - Residential/Commercial repairs or
remodeling. Big or small. Water Heater Specials! Licensed & Insured.
Call 203-484-4822 or for emergencies call 203-627-6826. References
available upon request.
SERVICES
Power Equipment Repair - Lawn tractor and mower repairs, leaf and
snow blowers, chain saws and string trimmers. Reasonable rates, pickup
and delivery available.Call Mark at 203-484-2173.
Handyman Services - Drywall repairs and installations. Plumbing
repairs and installations. Light electrical work. Yard work, haul away
and delivery of bulk items. Blinds installed. Dryer vents cleaned. All
general repairs and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Many local references
available. Call Pete at 203-804-6373.
Mark the Handyman- Painting, staining, carpentry, landscaping, deck
work and repairs. Connecticut Home Improvment license #HIC0616161
- 30 years of experience, references, reasonable rates and senior
discount. Call 203-484-2249.
Concrete Work. Patios, sidewalks, floors, steps, pool decks & more.
Sixty years experience. Call Tony at 203-641-9363.
Greg Tech Computer Services. Certified Technician. On-site support
for PC's & Macs. Repairs, virus removals, wireless & network set-ups,
software installation, computer training, upgrades, hardware and printer
repair and more.Call Greg at 203-980-0782.
Residential organizing and time management. Organize & Simplify.
203-619-2144.
TAG SALES & AUCTIONS
.Something for everyone Auction. Montowese Baptist Church, 201
Quinnipiac Avenue, North Haven. September 8, 2012, at 12:00PM. Mostly
furniiture, but there is still something for everyone. (new or gently used).
Newcomers won’t be disappointed. Plus there will be a lawn tag sale and
tables are only $15.00. For more information or to reserve a space, Call
203-234-6784.
Sponsors and vendors are needed for the Animal Haven’s 18th annual Walk-A-Dog-Athon on Sunday, September 23, 2012. WADAT is an
organized walk for humans and their four-legged friends. Vendor space
is available for $20. a spot. Sponsorships begin at $50. Sponsor will get
their name listed on the event tee, and ad in the program and they will be
highlighted for our quarterly newsletter. Sponsorships are due by 9/16.
Call 203-640-4428 or email walkadogathon@yahoo.com
“10% Bonus Payout with this ad”
672 Foxon Road, East Haven
(Located in the CVS Plaza on Rte. 80) 203-745-4755
Home For Sale - Mint Condition
1 Marion Road, Branford
Originally Offered at $263,000
REDUCED TO $250,000
Move right in to this updated
3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape with garage.
New kitchen with granite & stainless steel
appliances, new bath, gas heat, fenced yard
& patio. Minutes to New Haven,
close to shopping & highway
Dorothy Engstrom, Realtor
ABR, GRI, SRES
203-453- 2737 Ext. 806
dengstrom@hpearce.com
Cell Phone 203-623-6933
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
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an income, have more time for yourself and reduce your taxes.I provide
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This is not a get-rich promise. The more you put in, the more you will
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HOUSE FOR RENT
Northford - Spacious Unique California Ranch 2,400 Sq. Ft. Newly
Renovated; 11 miles from Yale New Haven Hospital. Attractive 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Living/Dining Room, Appliances, Laundry Hook-up,
Garage, Large 3 Season Enclosed Porch. Lovely Yard. No Pets. $2,000
Month, 1st & Last Month Security Deposit. References. Call 203-484-9196
HELP WANTED
Part time afternoon driver. Call Petals 2 Go at 203-484-7800 or apply
within in the store at Central Plaza.
NARFE Chapter 257 Monthly Meeting
The NARFE Chapter 257 monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, at 1:00pm at the North Haven Congregational Church, 28 Church Street
in North Haven. All active and retired federal workers are invited to attend. The
guest speaker will be Michelle DeRosa from Animal Haven of North Haven.
FREE BASKETBALL STAND
WITH HOOP. CALL 203-484-0301.
CLASSIFIED AD RATES
Personal, For Sale, Help Wanted, Tag Sale, and all other
non-business classified ads
1 issue $7.00 2 issues $10.00, 3 issues $12.00
20 words or less, not including phone #
$.05 per word, per run, after 20 words
Lost and Found ................................... FREE
Business Classified Ads & Real Estate
3 issues $35.00, 6 issues $60.00, 12 issues $100.00
$.10 per word, per run, after 20 words
Payment MUST accompany all ads. The advertiser must notify this
newspaper of any errors.
Send ad along with your check to:
Totoket Times P.O. Box 313 Northford, CT 06472
For more information call 203-484-4729
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STEVEN J. ELZHOLZ
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Information Systems Auditor
More than 40 Years Experience
203-488-8649 (fax) 203-488-1970
Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Computer Consulting, Training & Support
Tax Planning & Preparation for
Individuals & All Business Entitites
Estate & Trust Tax Preparations
54 Deforest Drive
North Branford, Ct 06471
email - selzholz@snet.net
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Authentic New Haven Style Brick Oven Pizza
Full Italian Dinners
Subs & Sandwiches
Relax and Enjoy Our Dining Room
Or Take it Home with You!
1874 Middletown Ave. Northford, CT 06472
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Hours: M - Thur 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 10pm, Sun 11am - 9pm