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Thursday, April 23, 2009
‘I want to see my name’ By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor
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Robert Gardner, 87, who grew up in Berlin, wanted to see his name on the list of people who’d served in World War II at the war memorial at the Civil War Memorial on Worthington Ridge. He found his name as well as his brother William.
(This two-part story explores the life of a brickmaker’s son growing up in Berlin in the early part of the last century. Last week: The early days. This week: A return home.) Robert Gardner wanted to see his name on the list of people who’d served in World War II, at the war memorial at the Civil War Memorial on Worthington Ridge. “My name’s there and so is my brother William’s,” Gardner said. At the age of 87, this request from a former commander of the American Legion has certain expediency to it. These days, Gardner lives in New Britain at St Lucian’s Residence but Berlin is always uppermost in his thoughts and he considers the town home. I was put in contact with him through a
See Gardner, page 13
Leonard ‘steps up’ the effort for a cancer cure Russ Leonard doesn’t plan to count his every step once he sets out on his 24-hour walk during the Relay For Life of Berlin, but he knows what those steps will add up to in the end. The American Cancer Society will be a huge stride closer to a cure for what remains America’s number one most deadly disease. Relay For Life of Berlin, part of the American Cancer Society’s signature national fundraising event, will be
held at the Berlin Lion’s Club fair grounds beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 30, and concluding Sunday morning, May 31. The cure begins with a single step Leonard, Relay For Life of Berlin honorary chairman and a Relay team captain, plans to walk for 24 hours straight (minus bathroom breaks) in the annual event. The 52-year-old Plantsville resident estimates he will walk some 60 miles during
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that time. He is going the distance to raise cancer awareness—and to support his wife of 30 years, Marilyn, a three-time cancer survivor. “Over the years, Marilyn has endured nine surgeries, massive radiation and chemotherapy,” said Leonard. “Today she is doing well and has a promising future, thanks in part to the work of the American Cancer Society.” Joining Leonard on his 24-
hour walk will be Berlin resident Dave Lea, 47, a friend of Leonard’s who said he wants to walk alongside him because “someone has to keep Russ awake.” He should be able to do that because, according to Leonard, Lea is known to be quite a comic and a talker— but he has another reason for participating in the Relay For Life of Berlin. Lea lost his sister-in-law, Kim Lea, to
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April 28 is the date of the town’s annual budget referendum; a chance for residents to make their will known in regards to the proposed $66.5 million budget for fiscal year 2009-2010. Voters will mark the ballot with a simple “yes” or “no”. The polls will be open between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. (See below for a list of polling locations.) Since budget planning kicked off months ago, officials have described the outlook for the upcoming year with words like “grim”, “difficult”, “unique” and “challenging”. Despite the rocky economy, the finance committee held the mill rate to last year’s level of 22.69 per thousand. The fund balance contributed $2 million to keeping the tax rate down. Sharply declining revenues, stagnant investments and escalating expenses have caused the Town Council to clamp down on any unnecessary spending. A freeze on new purchases went into effect several months ago and recently three positions at town hall were eliminated (one fulltime assistant town manager, a part-time position in the planning department and a parttime position that had never been filled in the finance office.) Top managers for town departments agreed to a pay freeze and three unions made concessions in regards to the town’s contribution to retirement funds. The Board of Education portion of the budget is $36.5 million. The school district re-
ceived a two percent increase. It had requested a 3.4 percent increase. Salaries and benefits increases made up the bulk of new costs. BOE President Gary Brochu said, in this year’s budget, spending in some areas, such as supplies and materials, was similar to that of a decade ago. The April 28 ballot will read: RESOLVED: That the budget, as submitted by the Town Council, stating the specific appropriations for the expenses of the Town and support of the schools for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2009, including the Water and Sewer budgets, be and the same is hereby adopted. The ballot label at said referendum shall read: 1. “Shall the budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year be adopted?” The voting will be done by voting machine. Those desiring to vote in favor of said budget shall shade in the designated “yes” area on the ballot. Those desiring to vote against said budget shall shade in the designated “no” area on the ballot.
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continue to service the customers of Berlin at those stores. There is also the option of renting online, through the mail, and downloading movies directly to your television through blockbuster.com.” Hargrove pointed to the New Britain store, which is 2 1/2 miles from the Berlin location as well as stores in Rocky Hill and Cromwell as options for customers. “All six or seven employees at the Berlin store have been transferred and will not lose their jobs,” Hargrove added. Employees were heard telling customers, however, that Blockbuster was closing two of its smallest stores in Connecticut, Berlin and Manchester. The building should not have too much trouble finding a tenant as it sits at a bustling traffic area.
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Blockbuster of Berlin is closing its Berlin store on Farmington Avenue. Employees of the store started handing out literature to customers showing the closing date as May 31 and the last day to rent, May 24. It also showed the closest Blockbuster locations as New Britain and Newington. Frank Colaccino of Colvest Inc., who owns the building and is listed as the leasing agent on the new sign on the side of the building, said he was notified a short time ago that Blockbuster would be closing. “We found out between 30 and 45 days ago when we got a letter from the Blockbuster corporate offices that they would be closing,” Colaccino said. “They didn’t get into any specifics as to why they
were moving in the letter. “We will try to get another tenant in there quickly, but it is early in the process. We hope to get someone in there soon and we hope they have a strong spreadsheet.” The Berlin Citizen received several e-mails asking the newspaper to publicize the fact that Berlin residents unhappy that the store is closing can voice their displeasure at www.blockbuster.com. Berlin Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney said the town did not get any prior notice from Blockbuster that it would be closing. “The lease was up and we had some discussions with the landlord but didn’t reach an agreement,” Company spokesman Randy Hargrove said. “We have other stores within a few miles of that store and we feel that we can
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
UConn team manager had front row seat to perfection The word perfect gets thrown around way too often. By definition perfect means without flaw. The UConn women’s basketball team finished a perfect 39-0 season with their sixth national championship and Berlin resident Kelly Foy had a front row seat to watch the perfection. Foy, a freshman at UConn, acted as a team manager for the Huskies. “I was a manager for the high school team at Berlin High and I hoped to keep doing it in college, but I wasn’t sure if there was even a possibility,” Foy said. “Our trainer at Berlin High knew one of the coaches, Jamelle Elliott, so I e-mailed her. She said to contact her when I got on campus in the fall and that’s what I did. I had a meeting with the head manager and another student manager. It was pretty laid back. They just asked me
about my time availability and how much I wanted to work. They also told me that freshmen managers don’t travel with the team, but if they stay with the programs, they do. So I hope to stay with it so I can travel.” Foy worked a handful of games and practices and her duties were many and diverse. She needed to make sure uniforms were in the proper lockers, that all equipment was where it should be, prepare the water bottles and towels for the practice or game, rebound for players in practice or at “shoot around” and basically do whatever was asked of her. “During games two managers sit on the bench and keep stats and two sit behind and handle the water bottles and towels for the players coming off the floor,” Foy said. “That is pretty much what I did this year. The biggest thing we had to do was basically make sure everything was where it needed to be. That was tough
that’s not the case at all. “The girls were all so nice to us,” she said. “They counted us as part of the team even though we weren’t out there playing. They never talked down to us and included us in everything. “The coaches were all very nice too. A lot of people think Coach (Auriemma) is too hard on the girls, but that’s what you want in a coach. You want the coach to push you to be better than you think you can be. What they don’t see is the laughs and the jokes before and after practice and games and the fun times off the court. He treats the girls like they are part of his family and is very protective of them. He has them over his house for dinner. The girls will tell you they think of him as a father
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 23, 2009
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By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The Kensington Fire Department will apply for two major grants with the intent of upgrading its facility and training opportunities for its volunteer firefighters. Chief Mark Lewandowski will apply for up to $500,000 for repairs and improvements to the Farmington Avenue station. The funds are through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Lewandowski said the station needs a new roof and repairs to its driveway and parking area. He presented the grant application plans to the Town Council at its April 14 meeting. Besides those repairs, the big push will be to expand quarters for the live-in program that began a couple of years ago. Two firefighters have been staying in living space converted from office areas. One recently moved out and bought a home in Berlin and intends to stay on with KFD. Many more are interested in the position. “I have a waiting list and
During a ceremony at town hall April 14, Kensington Fire Rescue Chief Mark Lewandowski and Mayor Adam Salina presented commendations to the crew of Kensington Fire and Rescue Squad 4 for actions taken at a house fire on Butternut Lane March 5 that required them to perform their duties under extreme conditions. Pictured from left: Chief Lewandowski, firefighter (and acting lieutenant at the incident) Jeff Gdovin, firefighter, Ted Dombroskas, firefighter Mike Alecia, probationary firefighter Elizabeth Chase, probationary firefighter Matt Walsh and Mayor Adam Salina.
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don’t have room to spare,” Lewandoswki said of those seeking to participate in the live-in program. “We’ve used every last bit of space for our domestic program.” The program provides room in exchange for having fire personnel on site and more widely available for calls. The plan is to put an addition on the back of the building with space for six more live-ins and also to create more bunk space. “We can’t raise that kind of money locally,” Lewandowski said adding that the grant is “a unique opportunity” to move forward with the project. The other grant is Assistance to Firefighters from the Department of Homeland Security division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. KFD wants to purchase a pump training simulator and a forcible entry door, also for training. The equipment will give firefighters a chance to train with a computer-based program and without taking out all the equipment, Lewandowski said. The amount the fire department will apply for is approximately $100,000.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
Baseball boosters use golf tourney to help top program By Robert Mayer Managing Editor
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bought jackets for both the varsity and j.v. players. That’s 40 kids, $4,000 right there. They help buy game pants and shirts that need replacing. We had our end of season banquet at Indian Hill Country Club last year, which was nice. They spend the money in all the right places.” While Veleas said the program would still look good, the upgrades in uniforms and equipment make the team that much better. “We get some extra stuff that other programs don’t have,” he said. “We look better and as a result we feel better about ourselves. They even pay for some of the equipment we use to maintain the field.” Two years ago, Berlin and
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Farmington boarded a bus to Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, and played a game on Doubleday Field. This year on May 15, it will be Berlin and arch-rival Plainville who will get on the bus together and make the same trip. “The kids all know each other so I think it will be a great sportsmanship trip,” Veleas said. “The rivalry has been going on for a long time because we’re usually pretty good and they’re usually pretty good so the games have a lot on intensity and meaning. It’s good competition.” To play in the tournament or to become a sponsor, contact Tim Morin at (860) 8285 0 0 3 , tim.morin@comcast.net or Dave Bordonaro at (860) 828-1874, david.bordonaro@mcleancare.org.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 23, 2009
Community garden set to accept plot applications
this season will be a learning process and that aspects of the project will be fine tuned as the need arises. The garden will be included on a June 13 garden tour conducted by Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association. There will be a ribbon-cutting and dedication at that time. “You’re off to a great start,” said Mayor Adam Salina. The project recently received a grant from the Fiskars 2009 Project Orange Thumb program to assist in the purchase of gardening tools for the gardens. The application was selected out of more than 1,000 applications. One of the items included in the grant packet, which called for a “creative component” was a cartoon drawn by The Berlin Citizen cartoonist, Robert Dornfried, that answered a question along the lines of “how would you describe the garden to a space alien?” Fiskars is a Finnish company that manufactures products, such as scissors, knives and garden tools. Many of the products have the company’s trademark orange color as part of their design. Community garden projects in need of tools and other supplies can apply for a Project Orange Thumb grant from Fiskars Garden & Outdoor Living. Grants go to a variety of groups such as:
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The town’s new community garden is up and running with grant money coming in and plot sign-up scheduled. The Hatchery Brook Conservation Area community garden will begin leasing plots to individuals on a seasonal basis beginning with a registration at the development services department in Town Hall April 30. Depending on the size, plots will rent for between $15 and $30. Gardeners will sign an application/liability waiver. Two plots are available for non residents for an additional fee of $10. If these aren’t taken, they will be available to Berlin residents. The property is located on Orchard Road and is part of recently acquired open space. A site review of the plan was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in March. The Town Council gave the plan its approval April 14. The Conservation Commission has adopted rules for the site. Among the items gardeners agree to are: not to plant sprawling or tall crops that might interfere with other plots; to use organic gardening practices; to keep weeds to a minimum and
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Councilors Rachel Rochette and Joan Carey questioned the use of plots by non residents. Carey said “Why non residents? Why don’t they start one in their own town?” According to numerous national gardening associations that support community garden efforts, allowing non residents access is a
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
Q & A: Police Commissioner Joe Annunziatta By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor (Joe Annunziata is chairman of the Police Commission. He recently spoke with The Citizen about the commission and the Berlin Police Department.) What is the make up of the police commission? There are five members. Currently, we have three Democrats and two Republicans. I’ve been on the commission for four years and chairman for four years. What has the commission been working on recently? The budget. We work on this — after the Chief and the captain put it together and make their recommendations — and then meetings are coordinated with the Town Council finance committee. This year, we were able to give back money and still preserve funding for new weapons and radios for the officers. We were able to transfer money from one account to another to purchase this equipment. Was the equipment worn out? The weapons — the ones we have now — are 12 years old and we can’t get parts for them any more. The portable radios are also that old. They just wear out. We were able to save $14,000 by buying now — we got a deal if we were to purchase by a certain date. We were able to transfer money out of our vehicle account, to pay for the purchase, because the vehicles
munity. Do you get much input from the public? Yes — and it depends on if there’s an issue, then we’ll get a crowd. Otherwise, people do write us letters and at other times things are brought to our attention and we follow up on these. For instance, I read a letter in The Citizen last week from a person with concerns about the intersection at Burnham Street, Farmington Avenue and Porters Pass. I told the Chief to put it on the agenda. We discussed it and will have the DOT (Department of Transportation) look at it and see if it is feasible to put a left arrow at that turn (for those taking a left from Porters Pass). There’s a good possibly it will be done. If we hear about a problem or it’s mentioned to one of us on the commission, we’ll research it and have an officer look into it. When does the commission meet? We meet once a month on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the police station. We have an audience of citizens at top of agenda. If they want to come and speak their minds — they’re welcome.
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the commission? We are primarily policy makers. Also, we have the final say on who is hired and promoted – that’s on chief ’s recommendation. We can also be involved in disciplinary actions or grievances; one of the final steps is the police commission if it’s not resolved before then. What do you hear from the public about the possibility of a new police station? We’re getting positive feedback — I don’t hear any negative feedback. We’re still looking for a property. The current station will soon be in violation of certain new statutes — such as how juvenile detainees are held — is that a problem?
I don’t think we can slide…we’ll have to make arrangements with the building we have. But I don’t know where we’d put them. You no longer have use of an indoor firing range at the station. How do the officers practice? We’ve been renting other indoor firing ranges and the officers still fire outside at the Beckley Road range. They have to qualify several times a year and so we have to keep up with that schedule. Explain the department’s new program that has a youth emphasis. It’s called the 10-4 Program and it’s for at risk students between the ages of 12 and 18. We’re applying for a grant to fund the program. It will consist of two cops and two UpBeat people who will take the kids on various outings such as to indoor gocarts and skiing at Mount Southington. The kids involved will agree to community service — they’ll help with the UpBeat picnic in 2010. The program will involve officers who don’t have contact with youth. It’ll give them a chance to interact and get the officers and youth involved in the com-
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“I read a letter in The Citizen last week from a person with concerns about the intersection at Burnham Street, Farmington Avenue and Porters Pass. I told the Chief to put it on the agenda. We discussed it and will have the DOT (Department of Transportation) look at it.”
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are in good shape — we have a very good fleet right now — so we can postpone the purchase of vehicles. Is there anything else new in the works? We’ll be receiving about $18,000 from the federal government and we’ll use that to upgrade the dispatch area with new technology. Also, we’ve added bikes and a motorcycle contingent to our patrols. Then there’s training…a lot of the officers are doing some kind of training. Is there much collaboration with police departments from other towns? Yes, there’s a lot of cooperation. With the two police dogs we have, a lot of times other towns will call and ask to use our dogs for a search or to search a building. Recently, four of our officers were commended by the town of Windsor for assistance they gave in arrests made for those bank robberies a while back. New Britain just helped us out on a motor vehicle crash. They were in the area — out on Norton Road — and so they came on scene. Things like that happen quite often. Plus our dive team goes off to assist other departments that don’t have dive team. What is the main role of
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 23, 2009
BJW wine tasting a success
Wednesday, April 22 On site parking available Little Miss Daffodil & Honor Escort 6:30 PM Ceremony
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On site parking available Amusements 5PM - CLOSE Band Shell Area Band Shell - Food Tent 5PM - CLOSE Band Shell Area
SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE
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Sunday, April 26
10:00 AM Festival Opens PARADE BEGINS AT 11:30 AM “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage Greenhouse Road SPIDERMAN “MEET & GREET” 1:00 PM RADIO DISNEY PARTY PATROL 1:30 PM AIRBORNE JUGGLERS SHOW 3:30 PM TWIN DRAGONS MARTIAL ARTS SHOW 4:30 PM
10:00 AM Festival Opens “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage Greenhouse Road VALENTIN KARATE DEMONSTRATION 12:00 PM CURIOUS CREATURES LIVE ANIMAL SHOW 1:30 PM KAHANA HULA DANCE SHOW 2:30 PM WORLD CLASS FRISBEE SHOW 3:30 PM
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Band Shell Area Band Shell Area FANTASY FACES BY RUTH BALLOON FIGURES BY DAVID FACEPAINTING ALAN & BOGUS 1:30-5:30 PM 12:00-4:00 PM KIDS’ ARTS & CRAFTS FANTASY FACES BY RUTH FACEPAINTING 2:00-5:00 PM 12:00-4:00 PM BALLOON FIGURES KIDS’ ARTS & CRAFTS BY DAVID ALAN & BOGUS 1:00-4:00 PM 3:30-5:30 PM MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
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There are more than 600,001 daffodils in bloom during the festival and activities for the entire family. So, bring the family and enjoy all that Meriden’s 31st Annual Daffodil Festival has to offer!
The Berlin Junior Woman’s Club hosted their annual Wine Tasting on April 4. Despite the UConn Final Four game that evening, the turnout was still a success with about 150 people in attendance. Co-Chairmen, Lindsay Faucher and Christina Lapierre were very pleased with the event. “It is great to see the community come together where two organizations will benefit,”, said Faucher. A portion of the proceeds of the event will be donated to Relay for Life, Berlin Chapter. “I am proud to be a part of the Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin who works so hard to put on such events to bring the community closer and to help bring awareness of other worthy causes such as the Relay for Life, Berlin Chapter,” said Lapierre. With the help of businesses in and around the Berlin area, the club was able to have a fantastic auction. There were 28 gift packs up for bid. Within each package there were at least two or more businesses that donated a product or service. A highlight of a few auctions itemed off were; two tickets to play in the Joseph Manzi Golf Tournament, a spa package which included a gift certificate from European Touch Day Spa, a three month membership to Powerhouse Gym, and a half hour therapeutic massage from The Right Touch, an autographed football from the Jets, dinner for two at Mohegan Sun and tickets to the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. “Helen DeRito, club treasurer, has run the auction five years and counting and has done a phenomenal job,” said Faucher. With the dedication of Eddie Bugaj and John Neumann, from Plaza Florist on Farmington Avenue in Berlin, guests were amazed by the transformation of the VFW hall. Walking into the hall there was a large floral arrangement and white lattice decorated with lights in the entry way. Once they made their way into the main hall, which was lit with strands of twinkle lights, lit trees, and large floral arrangements with candles, along with gorgeous wall decorations that covered the showcases. “John and Eddie were our saviors, without them we couldn’t have done such a wonderful
job transforming this space,” says Faucher. One would have never known they were in a hall, instead they felt as if they were spending their evening on a beautifully lit patio, with all the low lighting, and flowers. Along with the breath-taking decorations, there was plenty of entertainment. D.C. Jones started the evening playing his guitar. Shortly after, the Acoustic Pine Loft Players took the stage. People were singing along, and really enjoying themselves. “The music was a great addition this year,” said Brianna Shevlin-Huntley, who drove from New Milford to support the event. Along with the musicians, Joe Marturano, of Thunder and Lighting donated his time as well and did a phenomenal job with the lighting and sound. Nelson Graca, owner of M&M Discount Wine & Liquors donated his time and wonderful variety of wines and beers for the fifth year in a row. “Nelson comes through for us every year with great new wines and ideas,” says Heather Edelson, club president. There were seven distributors who were able to provide guests samples as well as answering any questions about the wines in which they tasted. “All the vendors were extremely friendly and introduced me to some great new summer wines,” said Jessica Balicki, a Kensington resident. This year whiskey was also added to the tasting and was a big hit amongst the gentlemen. Thanks to Wally Wine & Spirits of Wallingford CT. Lapierre and Faucher started working on the event in January. They wanted to add some new aspects to the event and really make it a special night for all who walked through the door. “As Co-Chairman, we have to thank our committee members who dedicated their time and effort into the last four months of preparing for the wine tasting. Without our volunteers, these annual events would not be possible,” say the women, who are already thinking bigger and better for next year.
(Submitted by Lindsay Faucher, publicity chair .)
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SATURDAY APRIL 25 FREE Shuttle Buses will transport Festival Goers TO Hubbard Park beginning at 8AM, stopping at 8PM and FROM Hubbard Park beginning at 9AM and The Daffodil Festival’s juried craft show stopping at 9PM. SUNDAY APRIL 26 FREE featuring 100 artisans offers festival visitors Shuttle Buses will transport Festival Goers TO the opportunity to purchase top-quality Hubbard Park beginning at 8AM and the LAST handcrafted items offered by skilled artisans BUS will leave the park at 5PM. from New England and surrounding states. FESTIVAL PARKING DOWNTOWN Browse through the artwork, check out the HUB West Bound I-691 take Exit 7, bear left unique clothes, try on some one-of-a-kind onto State continue on State Street through jewelry and see craftspeople creating some stop sign. Continue about a 1/4 of a mile, of their distinctive designs. Festival Parking will be on your left at 88 Handicapped Parking and Accessibility: State Street. Individuals with a valid handicapped parking FESTIVAL PARKING AT PLATT & sticker may park in Ragozzino’s parking lot WILCOX TECH at 71 Chamberlain Highway, and will be East Bound I-691 take Exit 5, at end of exit transported to the park via handicap access take a right onto Chamberlain highway. At vans. All the events offered at the Daffodil 2nd traffic light take right onto West Main Festival are handicap accessible. The Street. At next traffic light take a left onto Daffodil Festival will provide rides in our Centennial Avenue. At next traffic light handicap accessible golf cart to those continue straight. Platt High School (220 Coe individuals who require additional assistance. Ave.) is on your immediate left. Wilcox Tech For additional information please call the is approximately 1/4 mile past Platt at 275 Daffodil Hotline, 203-630-4279 or visit our Oregon Road on your left. website at www.daffodilfest.com Crafts By The Lake Saturday April 25 10:00AM - 8:00PM * Sunday April 26 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
There is ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IN THE PARK. Illegally Parked Vehicles Are Subject to Ticketing and Towing. For additional information please call the Daffodil Hotline at: 203-630-4279 or visit our website at www.daffodilfest.com Dates and times are subject to change.
The Berlin Junior Woman’s Club recently held its wine, whiskey and beer tasting at the Berlin VFW. Pictured are a few of the patrons sampling different kinds of beer from around the world.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
Job seekers should visit the library
The Berlin police reported the following arrests. April 3 Anthony Beninati, 57, 220 Main St., East Berlin, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating unregistered motor vehicle, driving in right hand lane, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple. April 4 William Parsons, 27, 192 Olive St., Meriden, third-degree assault, drug paraphernalia, threatening, risk of injury/impairing morals of minor, violation of protective order/threatening, interfering with an officer. April 6 Salvatore Fragione, 45, 139 Pinehurst Ave., New Britain, issuing a bad check. April 7 Lauren Bacon, 21, 105 Sterling Dr., failure to pay/plead. April 11 Jose Rodriguez, 36, 89 Myrtle St., New Britain, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test, speeding violation, failure to have tail lamps or illum reg., operating under suspension. Matthew McGee, 21, 140 Hart St., disorderly conduct/assaultive. Roberto Perez, 30, 216 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford, seconddegree failure to appear. Tara E. Morgan, 30, 269 Ward St., Wallingford, third-degree assault. Thomas Schwindler, 34, 103 Raymond Rd., West Hartford, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Sean Hatfield, 25, 1480 Bowman Rd., Hixson, Tenn., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test, failure to drive reasonable distance apart by motor vehicle other.
By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor Attention job seekers, your local library is standing by ready to help you make a good impression at your next interview. What do employers look for in a resume? What makes an interview successful? Where are the best places online to look for jobs? Get answers to these questions from a panel of human resources professionals at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library at 7 p.m. April 27. Call the library at (860) 828-7125 or email at illbpml@libraryconnection.info for more details and to reserve a seat. “We feel this program is extremely valuable in today’s tough economic times and are excited to be able to offer it free to the public,” said Carrie Tyszka, reference librarian at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. “It will be a great way for job seekers to get important advice to help them in landing their ideal job.” In comments made last month announcing the extension of unemployment benefits, Governor M. Jodi Rell said. “Over the past year, our state has lost more than 38,000 jobs
and during that same time, Connecticut’s unemployment rate has jumped from 5 percent to 7.3 percent. Initial unemployment claims have risen more than 20 percent since last year, and many factors indicate that the nation, as well as Connecticut, will lose more jobs before the economy begins to grow again.” Tyszka said three local human resources specialists will give a presentation on job searching skills and answer the baffling questions applicants often wonder about — such as where do resumes actually go? “They will talk about the recruiting process from the employers point of view,” Tyszka said. Job seekers will get advice on how to make your resume stand out among hundreds of others and hear tips on how to create a great resume. The program will also provide information on where to search for jobs online — the best sites, job boards, social networking — how to network, and how to improve interview skills on the phone and in person. “We encourage those interested to register with us to reserve a seat,” Tyszka said.
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Shuttle Bus PARKING & SHUTTLE INFORMATION SATURDAY & SUNDAY April 25 and April 26 FESTIVAL VISITORS MAY PARK AND RIDE FROM THESE LOCATIONS • Orville H. Platt H.S. 220 Coe Avenue • H.C. Wilcox Technical School - 275 Oregon Road • HUB Downtown Meriden 88 State Street
FESTIVAL SHUTTLE HOURS SATURDAY, APRIL 25 FREE Shuttle Buses will transport Festival Goers TO Hubbard Park beginning at 8 AM, stopping at 8 PM and FROM Hubbard Park beginning at 9 AM and stopping at 9 PM. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 FREE Shuttle Buses will transport Festival Goers TO Hubbard Park beginning at 8 AM, and the LAST BUS will leave the park at 5 PM.
HANDICAPPED PARKING AND ACCESSIBILITY Individuals with a valid handicapped parking sticker may park in Ragozzino’s parking lot 71 Chamberlain Highway, and will be transported to the park via handicap access vans. All the events offered at the Daffodil Festival are handicap accessible. Once inside the park, rides will be provided in our handicap accessible golf cart to those individuals who require additional assistance. For additional information please call the Daffodil Hotline, 203-630-4279 or visit our website at www.daffodilfest.com
FESTIVAL PARKING DOWNTOWN HUB West Bound I-691 take Exit 7, bear left onto State continue on State Street through stop sign. Continue about a 1/4 of a mile. Festival Parking will be on your left at 88 State Street.
FESTIVAL PARKING AT PLATT & WILCOX TECH East Bound I-691 take Exit 5, at end of exit take a right onto Chamberlain Highway. At 2nd traffic light take right onto West Main Street. At next traffic light take a left onto Centennial Avenue. At next traffic light continue straight. Platt High School (220 Coe Ave.) is on your immediate left. Wilcox Tech is approximately 1/4 mile past Platt at 275 Oregon Road on your left.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING IN HUBBARD PARK! Illegally Parked Vehicles Are Subject to Ticketing and Towing For additional information please call the Daffodil Hotline, 203-630-4275 or visit our website at www.daffodilfest.com
Riccio-Dukette
Thomas and Kathy Riccio of Berlin have announced the engagement of their daughter Kristina Marie to Garrett Joseph Dukette, son of Henry Dukette of Salem and Joann Howard of Colchester. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Berlin High School and holds a Bachelors degree in English from Eastern Connecticut State University. She is employed as a language arts teacher with the Vernon Public Schools. Her fiancé is a graduate of Bacon Academy and also holds a Bachelors degree in English from Eastern Connecticut State University. He is employed as an English teacher with the Colchester Public Schools. A November wedding is planned.
Berlin Briefs Earth Day celebration The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an Earth Day celebration as well as the center’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free of charge with free programs including animal programs, free seedlings, children’s crafts, tree planting, programs on bears, bee keeping, spinning and weaving and free anniversary cake. No reservation is required.
The celebration is held rain or shine. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
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Mooreland Hill School, an independent, co-educatinal day school for grades five through nine, has scheduled a drop-in open house for April 30, May 7 and May 14 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit Mooreland.org.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
Relay Continued from page 1 breast cancer when she was just 30. “This is the 25th anniversary of the Relay For Life, so the name of our [Relay For Life] team is 24 for 25,” Leonard said. Also on the team, and walking for the first six hours with Russ, will be Mark Wagoner, a 17-year-old student at Berlin High School and a brain cancer survivor. “When I was nine, my parents learned that I had a ‘hydrocephalus,’ which is a block up of spinal fluid,” Wagoner said. “During surgery to relieve the fluid block, doctors found cancer. I had to undergo a more severe operation in which the doctors removed about half of the quarter-sized tumor. I was treated with seven weeks of radiation therapy following the operations, and the tumor was eventually reduced to the size of an eraser at the end of a pen-
cil.” Marilyn Leonard, Kim Lea and Mark Wagoner represent just three of the countless stories that make a compelling argument for ongoing cancer research and the value of events like Relay For Life, which mobilize communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, commit to fight back through healthy lifestyle changes, and raise money for the fight against cancer. Building on last year’s strength Russ Leonard was named honorary chairman of this year’s Relay For Life of Berlin in part because he was the top fundraiser for last year’s event. Leonard raised more than $11,000 in 2008, also through an extraordinary effort. “At last year’s event, in addition to walking 15 miles, I did 4,130 push-ups on my knuckles in three hours and 19 minutes,” Leonard said. “I had set a goal of 4,000 in under four hours.” This year, Leonard said he plans to “take it easy” and leave out the push-ups. In-
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French fries – McDonald’s of Berlin will donate a percentage of sales from the proceeds on all French fries sold on April 24 and 25 to the 2009 Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party. For more information on project graduation fundraising, contact (860) 205-7754 or visit theberlinwall.org. Clothing drive — The All Night Graduation Party has scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items include all clothing, accessories, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals. Items placed in trash bags may be dropped off at the large overhang entrance to the A gym on the side of Berlin High School. Decorating Committee – We need your help! The All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee is scheduled to meet for a work session every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Willard Elementary School basement. Any and all parents of seniors are welcome to come and help anytime with the decorations for the All Night Graduation Party. Avon Fundraiser – The All Night Graduation Party committee invites you to participate in an Avon fundraiser to benefit the party. For more information, contact Project Graduation Business Support Chair, Rebecca Charamut-Cass at (860) 205-7754. Redcoat blankets - The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party committee has BHS Redcoats Blankets for sale. Cost is $40 for one or $70 for two. To place an order, please contact Veronica Balicki at (860) 829-1760. Reflective signs – The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party committee has “911 Reflective Address Signs” for sale. Cost is $17. For more information or to place an order, call Kellie Nygren (860) 829-9304. Donations – The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party is seeking donations from friends and local businesses to help give the Class of 2009 at night to remember. Raffle donations or monetary contributions are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Rebecca Cass at (860) 205-7754.
Berlin Briefs SEPTA meeting Berlin Special Education Parent Teacher Association has scheduled an open house for Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Kevin Daly, CEO and founder of Daly Consulting and president of CT SEPTA Council, is scheduled to speak. All are welcome. A Berlin SEPTA members sign up sheet and special education information will be available. The goal of Berlin SEPTA is to build strong partnerships amongst teachers, parents, administrators and the community so that children receiving special education can realize their full potential and become life long learners. For more information, call Ms. Scheyd at (860) 229-1135 or visit www.berlinsepta.webs.com.
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Gardner Continued from page 1 St. Lucian’s staff person who knew Gardner was an avid fan of The Citizen and thought he had a compelling story to tell. Recently, I interviewed him about growing up in Berlin as a brickmaker’s son who later apprenticed in the trade. His view illuminates a particular era in the life of the town and, reflecting the times in which he grew up, Gardner refers to himself in the early years as “a colored boy.” I picked Gardner up at St. Lucian’s a couple of weeks ago for a trip to Berlin. The Citizen’s office manager Marsha Pomponio accompanied us. The high point of our tour would be a stop on Worthington Ridge to find Gardner’s name on the war memorial. It’d been a long time since Gardner had been back, but coming into town, he was well-oriented. Turn up here for the high school, he said, and take me by the railroad
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brother’s name: William H. Gardner. He goes back to reading the list calling out names of old friends he hasn’t seen for decades. Gardner shakes his head as the intervening years dissolve for a few moments. “Brings back a lot of memories.” There’s not too much to say on the way back to St. Lucian’s. It was a lot to take in for an old soldier and it was a memorable experience to see Berlin through his eyes. We get to the residence and say good-bye. “Anytime you want to go back out…” he said. “I’m willing.”
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Then it’s on down Farmington Avenue to swing by the old Kensington Fire House where he used to run a dance studio upstairs. We pass the American Legion and Gardner tells us they’d moved a house located there up to Christian Lane to free the lot for the legion building. He wants to drive by Lower Lane to see the old site of the Ferndale Dairy. “They delivered milk to the school every day.” When we pull up to the intersection that crosses Farmington Avenue to the Stop & Shop plaza, Gardner is surprised. “This isn’t the town of Berlin that I used to know…” The Berlin Turnpike produces a stream of memories. “That was the Wonder Bar,” he said of the building at the corner of the turnpike and Worthington Ridge that now provides home care services. “There used to be toll houses on the Berlin turnpike on the
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Berlin Briefs Farmers’ Market
The third season of the Berlin Farmers’ Market is scheduled to open Saturday, May 23. Due to upcoming construction of Veterans Park, the market has moved to its permanent location at the American Legion at the corner of Massirio Drive and Porter’s Pass. While current vendors are participating in the market selling early season items such as bedding plants, both floral and vegetable, hanging
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Faith Briefs Berlin Congregational
The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled the 82nd annual May Breakfast for Saturday, May 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage and cod fish cakes are featured. Cod fish cakes are 2 for $4. Adults, $6; children 5 and under, $4. Be sure to visit the Posey Shoppe and Country Store for florals, a Timeless Traditions Booth and the church cookbook table. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a tailgate flea market for Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot, rain or shine. Rental fee is $20 each or two spaces for $30. Space is approximately 9 feet by 18 feet. Admission is free to the public. For more information and an applica-
tion, call the church office at (860) 828-6586. Free Tot Time is scheduled to meet every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Berlin Congregational Church. No registration is needed. The morning includes craft time, play time, snacks, juice and holiday parties. For more information, call Caroll Cyr at (860) 828-6586.
Bethany Covenant Church Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Friday and Saturday, April 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. Tickets, in advance, are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. At the door, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Group dis-
counts are available at $10 each for 10 or more attending the same performance. Free intermission refreshments will be provided. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for homeless shelters of central Connecticut at each performance. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.org.
St. Matthew’s Lutheran The Ladies Aid Society of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 87 Franklin Sq., New Britain, has scheduled a giant spring rummage/tag sale Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Parking in rear. Use Glen Street entrance.
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Kensington Congregational The Kensington Congregational Church Christian Education program has scheduled a Parent/Child playgroup for Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The group meets on a “drop in” basis, in the crib room in the Reeves Center. All children, from infants to preschoolers, are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
St. Paul The St. Paul Ladies Guild is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the church hall beginning with the Living Rosary. A business meeting is scheduled. Nominations and election of officers will be held. An ice cream social is planned. All members are reminded to bring non-persihable good for the town food pantry, especially peanut butter, jellies and spaghetti sauces. All ladies of the parish are invited for this spiritual evening.
Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
Holy Grounds Coffeehouse Holy Grounds Coffeehouse, 146 Hudson St., has scheduled live music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. There is no charge to attend. Vari-
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Healing Hands of Jesus has scheduled Bible study every Thursday at the church office, 120 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Home cooked dinner is at 7 p.m., study immediately follows. Services are held Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Griswoldville Chapel, Griswold Street in Wethersfield. Children’s ministry is available during services. For more information, call (203) 982-9227.
Shawl ministry
The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Call the church, (860) 828-4222, for the meeting location. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome.
Prayer group
The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information, call John Simeone at (860) 8280794.
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Obituaries Frank P. Maguda Frank P. Maguda, 97, of Meriden, formerly of Berlin and N e w Britain, the husband of N e l l i e (Hook) Maguda for 70 years, died peacefully April 14, 2009 at Miller Memorial Community in Meriden. Born in Berlin, the son of the late Edward and the late Victoria (Krela) Maguda, he was employed at The Stanley Works for 38 years before retiring in 1973, and was a former member of St. Paul Church. He was a life-long Yankees fan, but on a nice summer day he could be found watching the New Britain Red Sox in Beehive Stadium. He was also a bowling enthusiast, and enjoyed watching “The Price is Right” every day. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Maguda II and his wife Jane of Rocky Hill and Robert and Kathleen Maguda of Plantsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Thomas Kupec of Southington; a sister, Helen Kurnik of Kensington; six grandchildren, Lori and Vicki Kupec of Wethersfield, Paul Maguda of Brooklyn, N. Y., Amy Maguda of Newington, Beth Maguda of Plantsville, and Kari Maguda of Franklin, Mass.; one great-grandson, Braydon of Plantsville, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Jane Maguda, and will now spend his eternal
rest at her side watching “People’s Court”. Services were held April 17, 2009 from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to The Memorial Fund of St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT 06037.
and Patricia Wyskiewicz and her husband James of New Britain; several grand nieces and grand nephews. Services were held April 18, 2009 at South Church, New Britain. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the South Church Memorial Fund. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.
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Rose Karam, 86, of Kensington, died unexpectedly April 16, 2009 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Naples, Italy, daughter of the late John and Nanajan (Kanish) Karam, she was a former New Britain resident, moving to Kensington in 1966. A graduate of New Britain High School, she was a head time keeper at North & Judd Manufacturing Company and later Wilcox Crittenden for many years, retiring in 1988. Rose was a member of the South Church in New Britain and was a volunteer at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain for 20 years. Surviving are two brothers, Paul Karam and his wife Mary of Essex and Albert Karam and his wife Gleora of Westbrook; four nieces and three nephews, Jeffrey Karam and his wife Lynn of Norwich, Douglas Karam and his wife Jean of Salem, Mass., Susan Curry and her husband James of Stamford, Cori Humes and her husband Brian of Kensington, Christopher Karam and his wife Alison of Killingworth, Heather Price and her husband Kevin of East Haddam
Sharon Warren, 45, of Kensington, wife of Darryl Cotton, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2009. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late James and Winifred (Freschner) Warren. She was a Berlin resident most of her life and also lived in Georgia for four years. She was formerly employed at Grove Hill Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Darryl Cotton; her children, Sean Warren and Jessica Warren; a sister, Cheryl Austin and her husband Scott of New Britain; a brother, James “Butch” Warren of Kensington; a niece, Aimi Austin; and a nephew, Devon Austin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Kathleen Londin, formerly of New Britain. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at EricksonHansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain. A reception will follow at Sharon’s home. Calling hours are April 24, 2009 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home.
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The Berlin Police Department will apply for a grant to increase opportunities for youth and police to work together to benefit the town. According to Captain John Klett, the department is eligible to receive up to $10,000 from the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee Police and Youth Program to pay for the non enforcement activities. The Town Council approved the application at its April 14 meeting. The program is directed towards older children, ages 12 to 18 and will include some at-risk youth. It will include officers who, for the most part, do not have regular interaction with youth. There will also be a community service component for the youth participants. The idea is for police and youth to participate in activities that will appeal to youth. The activities are conducted outside of instruction time in the classroom. “It will promote positive youth development and increase the numbers of police officers who are experienced and comfortable working and interacting with youth,” according to Klett. The program pays for police overtime as well as the cost of activities.
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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 23, 2009
Letters to the Editor Vote ‘Yes’ for budget April 28
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Government Meetings Thursday, April 23 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 TROC, 43 Enterprise Dr., Bristol, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall
Council Chambers or Room 8, 7 p.m. Monday, May 4 Historic District, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Monday, May 11 Economic Development, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Public Health Nursing Services VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m.
To the editor: On Tuesday, April 28, the polls will be open for town-wide voting on the proposed 2009-10 budget. It goes without saying that all residents are encouraged to become informed about the budget and exercise their right to vote. Given our current economic circumstances, this year’s budget process was a difficult one. The Board of Education and the Town Council worked cooperatively and thoughtfully at producing a budget that is sensitive to economic conditions – as evidenced by the zero mill increase – and still preserves essential services. Tangible evidence of this focus on a cooperative approach to achieving new efficiencies can be found in the fact that the Board of Education and the town have agreed to share the services of the BOE’s Director of Human Resources position, thus allowing both the town and the BOE to reduce administrative expenses. This sharing of personnel resources expands upon existing town and BOE efficiency efforts such as the use purchasing consortiums. No budget process is perfect, and it is unrealistic to expect that every Berlin resident will agree with every one of the hundreds of budgeting decisions that were made. Sacrifices will need to be made. For the Board of Education, this budget will mean reductions in supplies and materials, personnel, equipment and even custodial overtime. But these sacrifices are no different from similar sacrifices being made by Berlin residents. While not necessarily perfect, this budget strikes a thoughtful balance between efficiency and responsibility, between sacrifice and services. I respectfully encourage Berlin residents to vote yes on the budget next Tuesday. Some residents might prefer a yet lower budget, others may prefer additional services – this budget strikes a balance between those two positions while positioning our community to be able to respond to what will undoubtedly be a very difficult budget season next year. The council and the Board of Education have worked cooperatively to produce this budget, hopefully Berlin residents can come together to support it. Gary Brochu Board of Education president
Demand lower taxes, vote ‘No’
To the editor: Berlin property owners who will vote at the town-wide budget referendum on Tuesday, April 28 are in an enviable position. Why is that? Voters can help determine if they will pay less in taxes this year compared to last year. How often does that happen? Not very often, maybe every five years at revaluation for a few lucky ones who are unlucky their home value went down. Interestingly, according to the Labor Department, consumer prices have dropped 0.4 percent, the first 12-month decline since a similar drop for the year ending August 1955 (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm). Although cyclical in the industry I buy for, lower prices is typical of a “buyer’s market” which I am seeing and taking the opportunity it affords both at work and at home. This year in Berlin we have the opportunity to decide the level and effectiveness of our taxes in this “voter’s market”. All “no” votes will signal the need for the Town Council to reexamine the proposed budget, not only to lower it, but for better balance of needs considering the town with its’ increasing number of potholes and who or what in the BOE budget See Letters, page 21
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Letters Continued from page 20 makes the biggest impact for our children. The Town Council is recommending a zero mill increase budget. This sounds good until you factor in the effect on your taxes from revaluation last year and the state of the economy this year. What our town needs to do this year sounds pretty familiar to what most of us have had to do with our own budgets. I watched and listened closely to the Town Manager’s significant efforts at all the budget sessions to make ends meet for the town side of the budget which included replacing the use of cell phones with existing two way radios and other creative solutions. Similar to the Town Manager, each of you have had to get creative and like myself you may have had to negotiate better insurance rates and lower prices for lawn care options, refinance your mortgage, and cut unnecessary expenditures. Now we have one more home budget item we can impact the effectiveness of, our taxes. Although the Town Council has given the BOE a 2 percent increase over last year the BOE has seemed to find a way to prioritize their budget and still provide pay raises to administrators (at least from the proposed approaches they have publicized). The Southington Schools Superintendent of Schools set the example by taking no pay raise this year. Well run companies have recognized the need to prioritize as they have not given merit pay raises this year for their management and have limited and delayed the same for other employees. The Town Council’s last several years of 6 percent spending increases, only recently reigned in to 3.6 percent last year by the majority of voters, has made it fairly easy for the Council to present a proposed zero mill increase budget. Still need more help to make your decision? One thousand, nine hundred
eighty-one individuals who voted in last year’s budget referendum 1,400 (71 percent) voted no/against and 581 (29 percent) voted yes/for. Of the 1,779 Berlin resident registered property owners that voted 46 percent were Democrats, 31 percent were Republicans and 23 percent were Unaffiliated or Libertarian. This was not just the Republicans trying to send a clear message to our Town Council. Maybe this year the Citizen’s Managing Editor needs to stop worrying about being politically correct, whichever side of the political aisle he may be thought to be leaning, and help his struggle to pay bills along with the rest of us by voting to ensure some tax relief this year. Voting “no” has the best probability of our taxes going down and providing a balanced impact on our services and most importantly preparing us for a more difficult year next year. It’s up to all of us! For budget information and a review of what happened to your taxes last year using the Final 2008 Berlin Tax Calculator go to BerlinGOP.com. Be sure to vote at the town wide budget referendum on Tuesday, April 28 so you’ll have the possibility of being the envy of many Connecticut residents outside of Berlin – being one whose taxes actually went down in 2009. David Evans Chair, BRTC
Thanks for the purchases To the editor: We sincerely thank all the parents, family members, and friends who sold and/or bought cheesecakes and cookie dough to benefit the BHS All Night Graduation Party. Thanks to your participation, the fund raiser was a great success. We would also like to thank our wonderful volunteers, Elvita Barnes, Sue Berube and Jeff Breindel; the office staff at BHS, Michele Pitkin and Marie Siegal, and the members of the BHS baseball and track teams for their assistance. Maria Colangelo Molly Onofrio Deb Wezdenko Fundraiser chairs
Send postcards To the editor: I am a fifth grade student at Oak Point Intermediate School in Eden Prairie, Minn. I have adopted your state as a class project. Please send me one postcard from your state. Please do not send anything else but a postcard. We are unable to accept letters or packages due to safety precautions. I am writing in hopes of getting a postcard from as many different people as possible. It would be great if some will take the time to write a short note on the postcard telling me something interesting or special about your state. Post cards may be sent to: Nick Geolat, Oak Point Intermediate School, 13400 Starling Lake Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55347-1800. I hope readers can help me with my project. My classmates are also doing this project. Each of us has chosen a different state. I would like to become an expert on your state. Please accept my thanks in advance for your help. Nick Geolat Eden Prairie, Minn.
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More street name origins (The Berlin Historical Society is researching the origin of Berlin Street names. The Citizen will publish more streets in a future edition. If you are interested in having a street name researched please email Nancy Moran at NMORAN@travelers.com.) Here are the origins of three Berlin street names. Winchell Drive Winchell Drive is a street in Kensington off of High Road. The Winchells were early settlers of Great Swamp, Nathaniel Winchell having moved here from Windsor, where he was born in 1665. The family owned property in the area of Winchell Drive, on what is now High Road. Nathaniel was in Farmington around 1700. He was a weaver by trade. He soon became active in community and church affairs. In 1713, he was chosen to procure firewood for the minister, and the following year he was elected moderator. A few years later his son, also Nathaniel, would beat a drum to call people to worship on Sundays at the church on Christian Lane. Another son, Hezekiah, built a mill off High Road, which for many years was known as Winchell’s Mill. Later it was sold to the Moore family, and still later it was part of the Hart Mfg. Co. There was a pond which powered the mill that can be seen on old maps as the Chisel Shop Pond. Nathaniel’s third son, Benjamin, also lived in Kensington. He moved to Massachusetts during the American Revolution. The miller Hezekiah’s three sons were all left farms by their father. Solomon Winchell was also a miller, dealing in cloth. He (or his son-another Solomon) built a house, which still stands, at the junction of High Road and Glen St. Solomon was a Revolutionary soldier, serving in Captain Sloper’s company, in Major Sheldon’s regiment. Hezekiah Jr.’s farm was south of this, on High Road. The third son, Dan,
lived nearby. Dan’s son Ira, was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution. The Winchell homes were clustered about the western end of a road once called Mill Lane, an extension of Sheldon St. It crossed the Mattabesett River via a bridge that washed out during the hurricane of September 1938. Solomon’s grandson Jairus Winchell, like many Berlin residents, spent 18 years peddling goods through Virginia, Alabama, and the South, before returning to run his farm in Kensington. He was also in the state legislature in 1858. Jairus also served in the War of 1812. He died at the age of 85 in 1879. The family name disappeared from the Berlin census rolls in the early 1900s. It is highly likely that descendants from female lines still live in town. Most members of the Winchell family are buried in South Burying Ground on Southington Road. The West Lane Cemetery, while closer, was not opened until the early 1800s. Norton Road Norton Road runs east from the Chamberlain Highway in Kensington to Lower Lane, in Berlin, and was laid out in the early days of the town. The Norton Family is one of the oldest in town, probably coming with Richard Seymour, and has lived in several locations. Why was this particular road named for the family? Marjorie Moore may have had something to do with that, as she was on a committee to standardize street names around 1920. If you have read Cathy Nelson’s book about the history of the Peck Memorial Library, you will know that Miss Moore’s mother was Henrietta Norton, who was most likely born in the blue house on the southwest corner of Kensington Road and Norton Road, once known as the Munson Farmhouse. The
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has so many changes and its time consuming,” said Sisti. “We pride ourselves with knowing the latest legislation and how it affects our customers.” Each bill has different implications and consequences that could affect your present coverage. Keeping up with all the changes can be a difficult chore, but Sisti said it is a company priority. PMG offers many different types of coverage’s including personal insurance, property casualty, automobile, life and health, business insurance, workers compensation, business liability, employee group benefits, small business planning, 401K plans, portfolio analysis and much more. “We work a lot with small businesses and we can help them a lot just by tweaking things just a little bit,” Sisti said. “We handle everything from soup to nuts for a business.” For more information contact Sisti at (860) 828-6764.
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A local Realtor is the recipient of new Real Estate Designation Seller Representative Specialist Jill Sturtevant, Realtor, ABR, SRS with Realty 3 Carroll & Agostini has earned the Seller Representative Special professional real estate designation conferred by the SRS Council. The SRS Council educates REALTORS in the specialty of representing consumers looking for the highest benchmark of service and professionalism. When selecting a listing agent to market their home, we believe the seller should have the best. “Listing agents have sought course material targeting their specific needs for some tine,” says co-author of the course material, Steve Casper, ABR, SRS and National Association of REALTORS Distinguished Service Award Recipient. Co-author Adorna Carroll, ABR, ABRM, SRS, PMN, SRES, ePRO, national instructor and co-author Bruce Aydt, SRS, ABR, ABRM, CRB, attorney and national instructor state, “The SRS – Seller Representative Specials Designation course is a two-day content rich course focusing on the special skills Listing Agents need to represent their seller clients plus interface with cooperating agents – specially Buyer Agents.” Sturtevant joins an elite number of designees who have earned the SRS designation.
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What a day! McGee Middle School students Abby Simmone (left) and Cara Johnson take a break at Dairy Queen this week during school vacation. Abby said this was the third day in a row the girls had stopped for a treat at DQ.
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corner there was known as Norton’s Corner in the latter part of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Philip Norton, who bought the house after its builder Gideon Williams died, was a descendant of two branches of the Norton Family. His father Samuel, a veteran of the American Revolution, was the son of Jedidiah Norton, who owned a huge amount of land in southern Berlin and Wallingford, including part of the old Belcher Farm around Silver Lake. Jedidiah was noted for having donated the first organ to the Worthington Church before he died in 1794. Jedidiah’s wife Acsah Norton, was a distant cousin. She was the daughter of Isaac Norton who lived on what is now Hudson St, just east of Lower Lane. The house originally fronted on Lower Lane, and an owner told me that Hudson Street was originally the farm’s driveway. At one time Isaac Norton was the largest landowner in Great Swamp. His house is also still standing. Isaac, and John Norton, his brother, were among those who signed the 1705 petition to create the Great Swamp Society. Roger Norton, son of John, was a large landowner in Blue Hills, owning what is now the Laviana Farm. The Nortons also lived on Main St. west of the Berlin Historical Society museum, on Grove Hill, Lower Lane, Chamberlain Highway, and probably other locations in town. The family also owned a saw-mill at Norton’s Pond, once the site of the Taine Mountain Camp, also on Norton Road. Cole Lane Cole Lane, which originally ran south from Percival Avenue to Norton Road, and now extends to Winesap and Cider Mill Roads, is part of a huge farm that belonged to Elisha Cole in the eighteenth century. Elisha’s grandfather John Cole was probably an original settler of the Great Swamp. His father Nathaniel Cole and his Uncle, also John Cole, were
signers of the 1705 petition to form a new society, separate from Farmington. There were many Cole cousins in the same area, extending east to Four Rod Road and South toward Meriden, then still part of Wallingford. The Cole farmhouse stayed in the family until the early twentieth century, when it was sold to C. Fred Johnson, the father of Blanche Delaney. The house is still standing today on Norton Road. An interesting member of the Cole family is Nathan Cole. He wrote a memoir, which today is found at the Connecticut Historical Society. He could be called the first religious nonconformist in Berlin’s history. He lived at “Norton Corners”, the southwest corner of Kensington and Norton Roads, the same location as Philip Norton, but in an older house. Nathan Cole’s memoir, “The Spiritual Travels of Nathan Cole”, is preserved at the Connecticut Historical Society in Hartford. It tells the story of his struggle for faith during the Great Awakening of the 1740s and beyond, starting with his experience of hearing Rev. George Whitfield in Middletown. Nathan’s home served as a meeting place for the “new lights” or strict Congregationalists, many of whom ultimately became Baptists. You will find members of the Cole family buried in several cemeteries. The earliest, Nathaniel Cole, is buried in Christian Lane Cemetery. His son Nathan, mentioned above, is buried in Dunham Cemetery. According to legend, Nathan’s wife Ann (Galpin) was the first person buried there, having died in a particularly cold and snowy January in 1783. Job, another son, is buried in Ledge Cemetery. His other two sons, Nathaniel and Elisha, are buried in South Burying Ground. John, Matthew and Stephen Cole and their families are buried in South Burying Ground. Sources: Winchell, New Hampshire.: The Winchell Genealogy. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Horace V. Winchell, 1917 Hale Cemetery Collection.
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Kensington Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Delaney Room at Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Henry Eggert from Van Wilgrens Nursery in North Haven is scheduled to speak about what kinds of flowers can be used in containers. The program is free. The public is welcome. Berlin Garden Club – The Berlin Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 23 at noon at the Community Center. Preparations will begin for the container gardening program scheduled for May 21. League of Women Voters – The League of Women Voters, New Britain area is scheduled to meet with the Greater Hartford League of Women Voters on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St. A discussion of Barack Obama’s book “Dreams From My Father” is planned. The public is welcome. For more information and carpooling, call the League at (860) 224-1858. SEPTA – Berlin Special Education Parent Teacher Association has scheduled an open house for Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the high school media center. Kevin Daly, CEO and founder of Daly Consulting is scheduled to speak. All are welcome. For more information, call Ms. Scheyd at (860) 229-1135 or visit www.berlinsepta.webs.com. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. For more information, call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. Boys 11 years and older are welcome to join For more information, visit us or call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. West Haven at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. RHAM, Middletown at Lyman Orchards, 3 p.m. Varsity Boys Track – BHS vs. Holy Cross, Bristol Central at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Track – Bridgeport Central at BHS, 3:45 p.m.
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Italian Night – An Italian Night, sponsored by the Moose Lodge 183 and Friends of Berlin Animal Control, is scheduled for Friday, April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Menu includes pasta and meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, dessert, coffee and a cash bar. The all you can eat event, held at the Moose Lodge at 400 Farmington Ave., includes door prizes and raffles. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Godspell – Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.org. Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. For more information, call (860) 680-2972.
Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Plainville at Alumni Field, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Plainville at Sage Park, 7 p.m.
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Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents. Permanent displays include a collection of tinware, bricks and more. Admission is free. Clothing drive — The All Night Graduation Party ha scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items include all clothing, accessories, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals. Items placed in trash bags may be dropped off at the large overhang entrance to the A gym on the side of Berlin High School. Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and at Willard Elementary School in the basement. For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 829-0169 or Rose Swenton (860) 8287629/ cell (860) 944-2471. Earth Day celebration – The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an Earth Day celebration as well as the center’s 25th anniversary on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free of charge with free programs including animal programs, free
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seedlings, children’s crafts, tree planting and free anniversary cake. No reservation is required. The celebration is held rain or shine. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org. Godspell – Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637. Sock Hop dance – The IPIC Ladies Auxiliary has scheduled a Sock Hop Dance for Saturday, April 25 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the Italian Independent Political Club, 16 Harding St. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the IPIC after 3 p.m. or by calling (860) 9160768. The evening will feature dance contests, raffle prizes, and light refreshments will be served. Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, April 23.
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Clothing drive — The All Night Graduation Party ha scheduled a clothing drive for Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items include all clothing, accessories, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals. Items placed in trash bags may be dropped off at the large overhang entrance to the A gym on the side of Berlin High School.
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Ride4Justin baseball The Ride-4-Justin fundraiser and pre-game ride at New Britain Stadium is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27. Pre-game ride on the field is scheduled for 6 p.m. Gates open at 5:35
p.m.; game between Rock Cats and Trenton Thunder at 6:35 p.m. A portion of tickets proceeds benefit the Justin Wisniewski Firefighters Scholarship Fund. For more information, call John Griswold at (860) 6355979. Library program– An informational program for those looking for a job is scheduled for Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. A panel of human recourses professionals will address pertinent topics. For more information and reserve a seat, call the library at (860) 828-7125 or email illbpml@libraryconnection.info. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Middletown at Pat Kidney Field, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Middletown at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. RHAM at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM Athletic Complex, 3:45 p.m.
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Playgroup - The Kensington Congregational Church Christian Education program has scheduled a Parent/Child playgroup for Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The group meets on a “drop in” basis, in the crib room in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. All children, from infants to preschoolers, are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to come and help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work each Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. Come and join us and have some fun! For
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 8290169 or Rose Swenton (860) 828-7629/ cell (860) 944-2471. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258. Spaghetti dinner – The American Legion in Berlin has scheduled an all-youcan-eat spaghetti dinner for Tuesday, April 14 from 5:30 top 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs or sausage, salad, Italian bread, dessert, and beverages. Profits benefit the Legion’s civic activities. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. Cromwell, Morgan at TPC, 3 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. East Catholic at Timberlin, 3 p.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Track – Northwest Catholic, East Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m.
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Godspell – Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637. Scrabble Challenge – Literacy Volunteers of Central CT has scheduled Scrabble Challenge 2009 for Wednesday, April 29 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Aqua Turf, Plantsville. This fundraiser features a silent/teacup auction, full
meal and cash bar and one round of team Scrabble. Register in advance by March 27 and receive a special rate of $45 per person. After March 27 cost is $50 per person. Teams of 6 to 8 work cooperatively on one board. Bring your own team or let us march you up. For more information, call Literacy Volunteers at (860) 229-7323 or email office@literacycentral.org. Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 829-0169 or Rose Swenton (860) 8287629/ cell (860) 944-2471. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM Athletic Complex, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. RHAM at RHAM Athletic Complex, 3:45 p.m.
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Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (comer of Peck Street), has scheduled Mary Jane Dapkus, Assistant Curator of The American Clock and Watch Museum, for Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. She is scheduled to speak about Berlin and Middletown wooden movement shelf clock makers in the 19th century, such as Elisha and Olcott Cheney, William B. Loomis, Lot Goodspeed and the history of the Spruce Brook Drive area. The event is free. Refreshments will be served. Open house - Mooreland Hill School, an independent, co-educational day school for grades five through nine, has scheduled a drop-in open house for April 30, May 7 and May 14 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit Mooreland.org. Varsity Girls Golf –
BHS vs. Bunnell, Avon at Blue Fox Run, 3 p.m.
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Social Connections – Social Connections, a social group for singles, has scheduled a Singles First Friday event at Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain on Friday, May 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Evening features live jazz music. Admission is $10 and includes light hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call Gail at (860) 582-8229. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic at St. Paul Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at St. Joseph’s College, West Hartford, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. Newington at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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Kiddie Karnival – The Kensington Nursery School, 185 Sheldon St., has scheduled its Kiddie Karnival for Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pony rides, crafts, food and beverages, face painting, prizes, bounce house and more. Admission is free. The event is held rain or shine. Free parking is available in the Kensington Congregational Church parking lots. For more information, visit www.KensingtonNurserySchool.org. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. East Catholic at East Catholic, 10 a.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Track – Middletown Varsity Invite at Middletown, TBA Tag sale – Compassionate Care Animal Center has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. at 216 Percival Ave, weather permitting. All proceeds go directly to programs to help animals in need. Donations of gently used items are appreciated. Please no large furniture or clothing. For more information, call (860) 380-0415 or www.compassionatecarect.o rg.
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May Breakfast – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled its May Breakfast for Sunday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Breakfast includes ham, eggs, home fries, sausage and peppers, corned beef hash, clam chowder, baked beans, fresh bread, coffee and juice. Cost is $10 per person. A raffle will be held. Ride-4-Justin- The fourth annual Ride-4-Justin is scheduled for Sunday, May 3. The ride leaves the Elks Lodge 1669 in Southington at 10:30 a.m. Registration, including dinner, is rider, $25; passenger and non-rider, $15; high school students with ID, $10. For more information, call Joe DiPietro at (860) 983-5021 , Matthew Wisniewski at (860) 983-5445; Ride4Justin@aol.com or www.RIDE4JUSTIN.com. To make a donation send checks to Justin Wisniewski Firefights Scholarship Fund Inc., P.O. Box 473, Southington, CT 06489.
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Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Elm Ridge Park, 6:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. Wethersfield, Rockville, Simsbury at Wethersfield CC, 3 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. Middletown at Timberlin, 3 p.m.
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Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Bacon Academy at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. Glastonbury at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. Rocky Hill, Plainville at Tunxis Plantation, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. Glastonbury at Glastonbury Hills, 3 p.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Track – BHS vs. Middletown, St. Paul Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m.
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Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Northwest Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at St. Joseph’s College, West Hartford, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. Newington at Indian Hill CC, 3 p.m.
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Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Southington at Southington, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. East Catholic, Cromwell, Xavier at Timberlin, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Track – BHS vs. Fermi, Newington at BHS, 3:45 p.m.
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Pasta supper – The BRTC has scheduled a Mother’s Day Pasta Supper for Friday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spartan Athletic Club, 191 High Rd. Adults are $12; mothers and children 3 to 12 are $6; children under 3 are free. For more information, call Anne at (860) 829-0260.
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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 23, 2009
Senior Happenings Health clinic
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The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The final clinic for April is Blood pressure screening scheduled for Tuesday, April 28 from 12:45 to 1:45 For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.
Whacky Whist card games are scheduled for Friday, May 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. It’s easy and fun to play. Score sheets and directions are provided. Prizes are awarded and refreshments will be served. Sign up Thursday, April 30. At least 12 people are needed to play, why not give it a try? To sign up, call (860) 828-7006 or stop by the front desk.
Brain aerobics
Brain aerobics is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. The program features word games, puzzles, and brain twisters. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at the Senior Center.
Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information and to sign up call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006. April 28 — “Ed Sullivan’s Really Big Shew” at The Ace in Hole Theatre. May 13 — A Day at the Races at Suffolk Downs. June 24 — Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. July 22 — Newport and lunch cruise.
Aug. 18 — Hu Ke Lau Restaurant dinner theatre. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Radio City, New York City. Nov. 6 — Radio City , New York City. Dec. 2 — Williams Inn Christmas.
Computer use Thanks to a donation of a computer and printer from the Friends of Berlin Public Health Nursing Services, seniors are invited to use this equipment free of charge. Call (860) 828-7006 to schedule computer time.
Lending library Seniors are welcome to borrow two books per visit (on the honor system) from the Senior Center library. The books may be kept as long as needed. Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Strikette Bowling League results from April 14: High Triple: Irene Willametz, 499. High Single: Linda Henderson, 186. Linda Henderson, 186; Laraine Masseiro, 184; Marie Kasczynski, 174; Irene Willametz, 172; Sue Rogers, 166; Deb Jaskot, 164; Abi Ennemoser, 160; Norma Flynn, 160; Betty Chiger, 159; Florence Gillette, 158; Barb Patterson, 156; Gert Kusnerczyk, 152; Alice Ming, 151. Senior Bowling League results from April 17: Mike Koval, 225; Ferd Brochu, 204; Joe Sytulek, 197; Al Pollard, 181; Charles Leonhardt, 173; Walt Wallace, 166; Irene Willametz, 158; Stan Dziob, 155; Ron Picard, 155; Liz Rugens, 150.
Senior Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. To order of cancel a meal, call Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Requested donation is $2. Following is a list of lunches for the week of April 27 at the Senior Center. Monday, April 27: Baked salmon steak, lemon dill sauce, wild rice, peas and carrots, rye bread, strawberry sundae. Tuesday, April 28: Stuffed pepper, mashed potatoes, garden salad, Italian bread, petite banana. Wednesday, April 29: Baked pork chop with gravy, scalloped potatoes, Oriental vegetables, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll. Thursday, April 30: Chicken pot pie, biscuit, lettuce wedge with dressing, topped raspberry Jell-O.
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Senior Happenings AARP trips The following is the current trip schedule for the Berlin AARP. For details and reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. May 14-17 — Ottawa Tulip Festival. May 28 — Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. June 3-10 — Mackinac Island, Michigan. June 25 — The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York. July 18 — Whale Watch, Boston. Aug. 13 — Ricky Nelson tribute at the Aqua Turf. Sept. 13 — “Sheer Madness” at the Charles Playhouse, Boston. Oct. 15 — Lilly’s on the Pond. Nov. 15 — “Mame” at the Thomaston Opera House.
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Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Job seeking program What do employers look for in a resume? What makes an interview successful? Where are the best places online to look for job? The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled a panel of human resources professionals to address these topics on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. For more information and to reserve at seat, call the library at (860) 828-7125 or email illbpml@libraryconnection.info. Drop-in Storytime Storytime, a half hour of stories, songs, flannel boards and a short movie, is available on a drop-in basis as follows: Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. for children ages 3 and up. Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 and up. Thursday at 6:30 for family storytime and all ages. Storytime theme for April 28 through 30 is spring rain. Preschool storytime Storytime, a six week series of 30 minute programs with stories, flannel boards, fingerplays and a short film, is scheduled as follows: Mondays: 10:30 a.m. for 2
½ to 3 ½ years with parent (registration required). Mondays: 11:30 a.m. for 1 ½ to 2 ½ years with parents (registration required). Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. for 2 ½ to 3 ½ years (registration required). Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. for 3 ½ to 6 years – drop-in. Wednesdays: 10:30 for 3 years – drop in. Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. for 1 ½ to 2 ½ with parent (registration required), Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. 3 ½ to 7 years – drop-in. Friends of the BerlinPeck Memorial Library The Friends of the BerlinPeck Memorial Library have scheduled the Riverboat Ramblers for Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The Riverboat Ramblers are a mix of New Orleans Jazz, Cajun, Calypso, Ragtime, Swing and Mardi Gras party music. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Playtime Playtime is an opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the meeting room of the library. It is held every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is necessary.
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Health and Wellness Briefs Race in the Park
The annual CT Race in the Park, to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9 at Walnut Hill Park, New Britain. The event features a 5K run, 4K walk, 1 mile walk, kid’s challenge and much more. Deadline to pre-register is April 29. For more information, visit www.ctraceinthepark.org.
Alzheimer Support at Andrew House Healthcare
An Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting is scheduled for every fourth Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Andrew House Healthcare, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 826-2812.
MS support groups
port Group meets at Bradley Memorial Hospital, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. For more information, contact Jennifer at (860) 426-0010. The Cromwell MS Support Group meets at Fox Glen Community Center, 123 West St., Cromwell from 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Celeste at (860) 632-8730. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter offers more than 25 support groups throughout Connecticut. These groups bring together people who share a common life experience as it relates to MS and its effects. For more information on multiple sclerosis and the many ways you can help make a difference, visit www.ctfightsMS.org or call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter at (800) FIGHT MS.
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Support groups The Living With Cancer Family Support Group at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, is open to patients of all stages and with all types of cancer, as well as any adult family members and caregivers. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Radiation Therapy on Highland Street, New Britain. To register, call Diane DeFronzo at (860) 224-5212. The hospital sponsors other cancer support groups, which are more limited in scope to patients or by the type of illness. For more information, call Marcia Anderson at the George Bray Cancer Center at (860) 2245299. Anger management therapy group is scheduled for Tuesdays at 4 p.m. at the Counseling center, 50 Griswold St., New Britain. For more information, call (860) 224-5804. Bariatric support groups are scheduled for the
first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at New Britain General campus, lecture room 1. The following meetings are scheduled: Thursday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information, call (860) 224-5453. Bereavement Support Group meets every other Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursday of each month form 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the New Britain General campus. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Alan Guire at (860) 2245900, ext. 6573. Depression Therapy Group meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at the New Britain General campus, Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., free parking, insurance required, registration required. For more information, call (860) 224-5804. Diabetes support groups are scheduled at Joslin Diabetes Center classroom, New Britain General campus. For more information, call (860) 224-5672 or 1888-456-7546.
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Multiple Sclerosis support group is scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (860) 276-5088. Living with chronic illness support group is scheduled for Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Fridays at 3:30 p.m. at the New Britain General campus, Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., New Britain. Free parking; insurance is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 224-5804. Depression therapy group is scheduled for Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at New Britain General campus, Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., New Britain. Free parking; insurance is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 224-5804. Eating disorder therapy group is scheduled for Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at New Britain General campus, Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., New Britain. Free parking; insurance and registration are required. For more information, call (860) 224-5804. Bereavement support group is scheduled for every other Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at New Britain General campus, dining room A. For more information, call (860) 224-5463. Prostate Cancer support group is scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in lecture room 1. Free parking, light supper. For information and to confirm the meeting, call (860) 224-5299.
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The Alzheimer’s/dementia support group is scheduled to meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Village of Kensington Place, 511 Kensington Ave., Meriden (on the north side of the mall). For more information, call (203) 235-0181.
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Health and Wellness Briefs Celebrate Recovery “Celebrate Recovery” is a faith based recovery program which consists of multiple support groups. Meetings are scheduled for every Friday night at Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Kensington starting with dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a group meeting at 7 p.m. and small support groups at 8 p.m. A one time newcomer introductory group is offered for the newcomer. The specific support groups, currently meeting on a weekly basis, are: Alcohol & Chemical Dependency, Codependency, Eating Disorders & Food Addiction, Lust & Sexual Addiction, Physical/Emotional & Sexual Abuse as well as Men’s & Women’s Step Study Groups. Groups gather in our Recovery Rocks Cafe at 9 p.m. for dessert and fellowship. Additionally, please note that childcare is provided as groups for CR Teens, CR Kids and Nursery CR Tots are offered. For more information, visit www.wellspring.net/ministries/Celebrate Recovery or contact Ana Pepe at (860) 860-225-0661, ext. 41 or ana@wellspring.net.
Lyme disease The Greater Hartford Lyme Disease Support and Action Group, which includes Berlin, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Farmington-Unionville Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville. For more information, call Christopher Montes at (860) 673-8759; Randy Sykes at (860) 658-9938 or Tammy Szczepanski at (860) 793-1764.
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Red Cross Wheels Red Cross Wheels, a transportation program, is looking for volunteers who will use their own vehicle to help transport the elderly and disabled who don’t drive. For more information, call Michele Sweet at (860) 2291631.
Free mammograms Free mammograms are available to women in the central Connecticut area who are over 40 and have little or no insurance. The program, VNACC Breast Health Project: A Multicultural Approach is funded by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Connecticut Affiliate. For more information, contact Shonya Harrison at (860) 826-4516.
seek volunteers to read, shop, drive or sort mail for blind neighbors. Volunteers are also needed for office work, computer projects and reading on tape. For an application, call (860) 602-4129, toll-free (800) 842-4510, ext. 4129, or e-mail lori.st.amand@po.state.ct.us.
Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings, for anyone affected by someone’s else’s drinking, are held Mondays at 10 a.m. at Plainville Congregational Church, at the corner of 130 W. Main St., (Route 372) and Church St.,
Plainville. The group meets in the library room. Parking is in the rear. For more information, call (888) 825-2666 or visit www.ct.al-alon.org.
Nar-Anon Are you affected by someone else’s addiction? Join us at Nar-Anon Family Group, Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. at Meriden Care, 845 Paddock Rd., Meriden. For other area meetings or more information visit www.nar-anon.org or www.naranonctma.org or call Lori at (860) 828-1452 or Denise at (203) 630-0485.
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Berlin High School junior Blair Ferry has verbally committed to continue her soccer career at the University of Massachusetts. “The campus is amazing and the team is awesome,” she said. Photo by Matt Leidemer
Ferry picks UMass By Robert Mayer Managing Editor One of the most decorated and highlyskilled soccer players to compete at Berlin High School has made her college choice. With one more year of high school soccer still before her, Blair Ferry has verbally committed to the University of Massachusetts. Ferry, an All-Northwest Conference, All-State and All-New England performer, visited UMass, Northeastern University, American University and Utah State before making her decision. She was recruited by dozens of Division I colleges, including two Ivy League schools. “I always wanted to go to school out west, and I have a lot of family in Arizona and New Mexico, so that’s why I looked at Utah State,” said the junior. “But when it came right down to it, I have two little sisters, one 11 (Sophia) and the other 11 months (Gabriella), so there was no way I could go that far away.” Plus, she felt an immediate connection to UMass. “I went on a day trip with my dad and it immediately hit me that I wanted to attend the school and play soccer there,” said Ferry, the daughter of Kevin Ferry and Kathy and Rob Morrell. “The campus is amazing and the team is awesome.”
One of UMass soccer’s most wellknown alums is Briana Scurry, who was the starting goalie for the gold-medal-winning U.S. women’s soccer team in Atlanta in 1996. Scurry gained further fame when she helped beat China for the World Cup title in 1999. UMass struggled (6-9-3) this past season. “I talked to the coach a lot about the team and the previous season,” said Ferry, who plans to major in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Communications. “He told me they had a lot of injuries that hurt them. They lost three girls to ACL injuries. They haven’t made the NCAA tournament in five or six years, but he hopes to have a better record in the next few years and get back to the tournament.” Ferry said she is thankful to have her college choice behind her. “It was a huge sense of relief for me. To have my whole senior year and not have to worry about applications and essays is great.” With her college plans solidified, now, Ferry feels like she and her high school team have some unfinished business to tend to. “As a senior this fall I’m going to tell the girls our goal is to win a state championship. We made the semifinals my sophomore year and that was an unbelievable experience. But after an early exit my junior season, I need to get back to at least the semifinals before I leave.”
The Berlin softball team suffered its first two losses of the season last week, but both could be useful in the long run. The Redcoats (3-2) battled a strong Class LL Windsor squad down to the final out in a 1-0 defeat last W e d n e s d a y, gaining confidence they could play with a top team on the road. The 8-1 loss at experienced East Catholic Friday in Manchester was an eyeopener that could help them focus better in the future. “We started a little slow last season and we got it all together, winning nine in a row,” said Berlin coach Jason Pires, whose team went
16-4 in the regular season and reached the Class L quarterfinals in 2008. “I feel like there is a run in us. I have very high hopes for this team.” The Redcoats had 38 runs in their first three games before facing Windsor, but this was not going to be a slugfest. Each team could only manage one hit and the lone run was scored in the bottom of the first inning. The Warriors worked two walks on Berlin pitcher Lindsay Erickson and got a big two-out hit to knock in the winning run. The Redcoats had a few chances, but could not answer. Erickson was called out for leaving too early, stealing second, for the final out in the seventh. Pires did not
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No-no for Carasiti Accomplishing one of baseball’s rarest feats, Matt Carasiti tossed a no-hitter Friday to lead the Berlin High School baseball team to a 2-1 victory over Northwest Conference opponent East Catholic at Zipadelli Field. Carasiti, a senior, fanned 15 batters and walked just one en route to the victory. But as well as Berlin’s ace pitched that afternoon, the Redcoats found themselves trailing 1-0 before a two-out, two-run single by Chris Allen in the fifth inning gave the locals their winning edge. Berlin improved to 4-1 with the victory. So far, Carasiti is having the type of year he was predicted to have. The hardthrowing righty has won both his starts. In his first win, over Masuk-Monroe, he had 13 strikeouts and just one walk.
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Carasiti, who will continue his career on scholarship at St. John’s University, ran up a record of 7-2 in 2008 and was named All-State and AllNorthwest Conference. — Nick Carroll
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A view of Cooperstown, New York’s Doubleday Field. The Berlin and Plainville High School baseball teams will face off their next month.
Old rivals to compete on hallowed baseball ground By Nick Carroll Sports Editor The decades-old BerlinPlainville High School sports rivalry will add an exciting new chapter next month when the schools’ baseball teams clash in Cooperstown, New York — home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The Redcoats and the Blue Devils will face off Friday, May 15 at Doubleday Field, a 9,700-plus set venue located just two blocks from the Hall of Fame. The teams, which are making the journey together, will spend one night in New York. Aside from the game, Berlin and Plainville players will take a tour of the Hall of Fame, as well. The BHS baseball team made the trip to Cooperstown two years ago when it faced former Northwest Conference opponent Farmington. Berlin coach Leo Veleas said it was a memorable experience. “It was a great trip. You build a little camaraderie between competitors, which is good,” he said. “Whenever you go away with a group of kids, you hope it’s a bonding experience. They get to know each other a little better, they’re on their own a little bit. Ideally, it helps them grow up.” “We’re looking forward to
the trip,” Veleas added, “but we’re not looking too far down the road. We’re not quite there yet.” Berlin and Plainville will meet for the first time this season Friday, April 24 at Alumni Field. At press time, the Redcoats and the Blue Devils were both 4-1. Although some fans may see it differently, Veleas indicated that, for the players, a Berlin-Plainville matchup is just another game they’re looking to win. “The parents and the media get more psyched up than the kids do. It seems to get blown out of proportion,” said Veleas. “Usually it’s a big game because the two teams are very competitive and it usually has some meaning as far as the Northwest Conference goes. That’s how I look at it.” Veleas and PHS baseball coach Bob Freimuth have navigated their respective programs for a combined 48 years, during which time they’ve led their teams to a total of 10 state championships and nearly 800 victories. Just as their teams do, Veleas and Freimuth have a great deal of respect for one another. “Bobby’s a good friend. He came to my surprise birthday party a couple of months ago. We play golf,” said Veleas. “And he’s a good coach. He gets a lot out of his kids.”
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The Irv Black Invitational proved to be a memorable event for the Berlin High School girls track and field team. Nikki Kureczka won the long jump with a leap of 17-feet, 4.25-inches, which broke a 25 year-old school record. Also, Kureczka placed fourth in the 400 (60.02) and fifth in the 200 (26.75). Berlin’s Kim Rasmussen finished fifth in long jump (16-1) at the event. The invitational was held Thursday and Saturday at Trinity College. The Berlin High School boys track and field team competed at the Irv Black Invitational as well. Nick DeLoia and Steve Nelson competed in hammer throw, which is believed to be a first for a BHS athlete. That being the case, DeLoia set a school record with his throw of 93-8. Nelson briefly held the record with his throw of 84-0. In other action, DeLoia and Nelson each threw over 40 feet in shot put, DeLoia launched a discus 126 feet, and the 4x800 relay team of Ed Courchaine, Justin Roncaioli, Rick Lewandowski and Connor Hilbie qualified for the state meet with a time of 8:57. Joe Fiducia used two birdies to shoot a 37 as he led the Berlin High School boys golf team to 164-176-221 victories over RHAM and Middletown Monday at Lyman Orchards. “What made Joe’s score more impressive was the weather,� BHS coach John Line said. “At different times during the match it hailed or rained and the wind blew in strong gusts. Joe stayed in his comfort zone and wasn’t distracted by the difficult conditions.� Rounding out Berlin’s scoring slate were Mike Scheyd (41), Ryan Lee (42) and Jack Rudy (44). With the wins, the Redcoats improved to 4-1 (2-1, Northwest Conference). — Nick Carroll
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Five Berlin High School cheerleaders were named to the 2009 All-Northwest Conference team. Pictured are All-NWC honorees: Amanda McLeod, Gina Scacca, Ana Dauphin, Becca Arscott and Becca Calafiore.
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Youth Sports Baseball Major League Hadfields Sport Shop White Sox 24, Fortunato Cubs 8: Brenden Vessichio had a grand slam and a tworun homer and finished with three hits and six RBI as the White Sox rolled. Hunter Tralli had four hits, Zach Veleas and Evan Cornwall (6 RBI) had three hits apiece and Sam Papacoda and Mike Wojciechowski played well defensively for the victors, who got good pitching from Nick Mozzicato, Nick Perrone, Veleas and Vessichio.
Dan McLoud played well for the Cubs. Mets, Rangers: Mike Burek pitched 5 1/3 innings and Jake Ahlquist closed out the game for the Rangers. Leading the Rangers at the plate were Kevin Roy, Evan Hilbie, Travis Frisk and Jared Zima. Leading the Mets were Matt Welch and Dave Condon. Rangers, Yankees: Anthony Sisti pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out 11, and Jared Zima closed out the game for the victors. Jack Statstrom and Mike Jukonski had RBI hits for the Rangers. Alec Norton led the Yankees at the plate.
Chambrello racing tradition continues Most weekends between April and October, local sisters Nicole and Brooke Chambrello can be found racing cars at the Silver City Quarter Midget Race Club in Meriden. A Quarter Midget car is a scaled-down version of an actual Midget racer. Quarter Midgets race on asphalt, concrete and dirt tracks and are powered by a singlecylinder engine. Drivers range in age from 5 to 16. Nicole, 10, and Brooke, 8,
come from a long line of car enthusiasts. In the early 1970s, their grandfather, Patrick Chambrello Sr., raced in the Street Stock Division at Plainville Stadium. Patrick Chambrello’s racing career left an imprint on his son, Pat Jr., who upon graduating from Berlin High School, followed in his father’s footsteps. Pat Jr. began racing in the Street Stock Division at Stafford Motor Speedway in 1976. With him behind the
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wheel, and Patrick Sr. building the cars, the Chambrello’s won Stafford Motor Speedway championships in 1981 and 1982. Pat Jr. then moved up to the SK Modified Division where he raced successfully until 1993. Joe Chambrello, Pat Jr.’s younger brother and his biggest fan growing up, took over as crew chief at the age of 20. When Pat Jr. ended his racing career, Joe settled down, got married and had two daughters. It appeared the Chambrello’s days on the track were over. Joe never forgot his roots, however, and from time to time, would take his girls to races. At the 2007 Berlin Lions Fair, the Chambrello’s watched an exhibition by Silver City A few months later, Nicole decided to give up dance lessons. When Joe asked her what she was interested in doing next, he was astonished to hear: “What about those race cars we went to see?” That was all Joe needed to hear, and the next week Nicole was practicing at Silver City. Younger sister Brooke joined her a few months later. Nicole got off to a slow start on the track, but halfway through her first season, she showed she had Chambrello racing blood in her veins. Nicole pulled off two wins and five third place finishes and was named “The Most Improved Senior Novice Driver.” Also, Nicole was the 2008 Silver City Senior Novice Track Record holder. Brooke started later in the season, but went on to record three third place trophies and was Silver City’s 2008 Junior Novice Restricted Track Record holder. In the past, Berlin had the Garuti brothers, the Prior brothers, the Farone brothers, the Alkas brothers, and the Chambrello brothers. With track records under their belt, and the 2009 race season beginning this weekend, Berlin now has the Chambrello sisters.
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Road warriors Berlin’s fifth grade boys travel basketball team had a successful 2008-09 campaign. The team is, front row, from left: Assistant Coach Frank Naples, Nick Naples, Nick Perrone, Jake Heimlich, Kyle Mahoney, Evan McKinnon and Head Coach Cory Ebert. Back row, from left: Assistant Coach Jim Perrone, Nick Mozzicato, Andrew Charbonneau, Jake McCarthy, Jack Kane, Will Friday, Brendan Ebert, Noah Skinner and Assistant Coach Bob McKinnon. The team was sponsored by Amenta’s Barber Shop.
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agree with that call, but said Berlin will have to get more offense in big games. “In two games, against really good pitchers, we scored one run,” Pires said. “That concerns me.” Berlin could not get two runners in scoring position home in the first inning at East Catholic two days later and was fighting uphill the rest of the game. The Eagles jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and cruised to an important early-season victory. “I wasn’t surprised we lost,” Pires said. “I was surprised how we lost. They were very hungry and determined. You could tell. They had high expectations and we just didn’t come to play.” Alyssa Wolejko did the job from there, limiting the Redcoats to one late run. “We had a chance to be in the game before it got out of hand,” Pires said. “We didn’t get a big hit.” Erickson, who replaced graduated Danielle Gorneault as the No. 1 pitcher this season, was pitching her third game in four days
and Pires said it was apparent she was tired and didn’t have her “A” stuff. Still, Pires said he has been pleased with Erickson, a junior who was 4-0 last season. The Redcoats allowed five runs the first four games. “[Gorneault] was overpowering,” Pires said. “[Erickson] is more of a finesse pitcher. But she has been very good at hitting her spots. She won’t strike out as many, so our defense has to be good, and they have been.” Freshman Paige Owens was a bright spot. She singled and scored the Redcoats’ run against East Catholic. “She is someone we’ll be looking at,” Pires said. “Getting a hit in that spot was impressive.” Through the first five games, Berlin’s offense has been led by Kaitlyn Bovee (eight hits, .533) and Courtney Bovee (seven hits, .467). Pires hopes the lesson Friday will help the team get up for big games better. “The Windsor game was a different-type loss,” Pires said. “Friday was their wakeup call.” Berlin would have had a chance to end its short losing stretch Monday at St. Paul, but rain postponed it a day.
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Berlin VFW Post 10732 is accepting applications for any Berlin resident graduating from an accredited secondary (high) school and plans to continue post secondary education in an accredited university, college, community-technical college or vocational-technical institute. Applications are available at the Berlin High School guidance department. All applications must be received by April 27.
Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union will award four $2,000 scholarships to four full-time undergraduate college students in memory of Arthur E. Werner, former president and chief executive officer of Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union. Of the four scholarships, two will be awarded on a need-basis. Two merit/academic-based scholarships will be awarded according to academic record, essay, recommendations and extra-curricular activities. Completed applications must
be received by May 1. For more information and an application, call (860) 513-5003 or visit www.nutmegstatefcu.org. The National Kidney Foundation will award five $1,000 scholarships to students who will attend or currently attend accredited two of four year colleges or universities or other accredited trade or vocational schools. The program is open to residents of Connecticut who are either currently on dialysis or a transplant patient. It is
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School News
School Continued from page 26 www.thocc.org/services/aux iliary/; by calling (860) 2245231; or at school high guidance offices. Completed applications are due by June 12 and must be submitted to the Volunteer Services Office, HCC at New Britain General, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050. One high school senior will be selected and announced by a screening
committee in July. The College Club of New Britain, a branch of the American Association of University Women, will award a $500 Effie Dwyer Holmes Scholarship to a woman who meets the following qualifications: has completed at least one year of college; has a 3.2 or greater grade point average; has financial need; is a resident of Berlin, New Britain, Newington, Plainville or Southington. Completed applications must be received by June 30.
Students studying for their Bachelor or Associate Degree are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the main libraries in Berlin, New Britain, Newington, Plainville and Southington. The scholarship will be awarded by Dec. 1. For more information, call Emilie Yukna, AAUW Scholarship Committee, at (860) 828-6227.
Reunions Northwest Catholic alumni from classes ending in 4 or 9 are invited to attend
Grand Reunion 2009 on Saturday, May 2, at the school. The festivities are scheduled begin at 5 p.m. with a Mass in the school chapel, celebrated by Rev. Lawrence Bock, a former faculty member. Tours of the school will follow, with cocktails and al fresco dining – a New England clambake under a tent – at 6:30 p.m. The reunion is for the Classes of ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94, ’99, and ’04. The Class of ’69 will celebrate its 40th reunion separately in November. To register, contact Jane
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Environmentally enlightening training for members of the town’s land use commissions will be subsidized by the Berlin Land Trust. On behalf of the Berlin Land Trust, Dennis Kern presented the Town Council with a check for $240 at its April 14 meeting. The money was to cover expenses for four members of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commissions to attend a training. Any seminars that are in regards to conservation “we are happy to fund,” Kern said
of the land trust grant funds set up to pay tuition for commissioners. The BLT is “very concerned” about environmental issues and land use, Kern said. Panels such as the Inland Wetland and Watercourses Commission, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Conservation Commission “should keep an eye on development and on conservation” as well, he said. “The land trust has always been a strategic partner with the town,” said Mayor Adam Salina and instrumental in helping the town as it developed resources such as open space.
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KENSINGTON Beautiful 1996 3 BR, 2.5 BA, home. Open flr. pln. Kitch. flows to gorgeous lv. rm. w/cath. ceilings & gas fplc. Lower lev. completely fin. w/fam. rm., office, laundry. Priv. yd. w/12x24 workshop. Walk to Ragged Mtn. trails. $329,900. Angie Santoro 214-6384.
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7 HEMLOCK RIDGE, KENSINGTON Lovely 4 BR, 1.5 BA Colonial home on cul-de-sac. Living room, FR and basement complete with gas fireplace in each. Gas/baseboard heat and large sunroom. Call for more details. Drastic Reduction! $319,900.
SOUTHINGTON Walk to Hatton School from this great 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial at end of cul-de-sac. Excellent condition. Excellent price. $349,900. Julie Maguder (860) 637-4456.
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Kensington Crystal Falls Subdivision. Lot for sale $192,900. Call Sheila or Patty for more info.
BERLIN Excellent condition/original owner. Spacious 4 BR Colonial in great location with garage. Beautiful wd. flrs. throughout, huge kitchen, frml. DR, frplc. LR, all mechanicals recently updated. Roof less than 5 yrs. Outstanding 20x40 deck. $269,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091.
Property Transfers
The following property transfers were recorded in the town clerk’s office. Lisa Tuttle and Patricia A. Napolitano to Valerie A. Accetura, 121 Worthington Ridge Point Rd., $233,000. Michael S. Juda to Andrej Paluch, 15 Condon St., $145,000. Anita Emmons and Dorothy Pulito to Henry W. Wasik, 937 Four Rod Rd., $144,000. Marion Zalner to Henry W. Wasik, 937 Four Rod Rd., $36,000. Mary L. Johanns to Anita Emmons and Dorthy Pulito, 937 Four Rod Rd., $10,228.
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47 RALPH DRIVE, BERLIN Exceptional loc., private 3/4 ac lot, 3 BRs, 2 1/2 bath Garrison Col. A great family setting. Recently upd. countertop & sink, oven range & hood, tile flrs. & carpeting. This home is ready for your finishing touches. $349,900. Call Beth Smedick (860) 828-3230 x321. DIR: Orchard>Elizabeth>L onto Ralph
BERLIN Cozy, early century Bungalow. Two bedroom home offers affordable home ownership in a wonderful neighborhood setting. $160,000. Call Amy Buchas (860) 828-3230 x307.
BERLIN One acre+ w/view of babbling stream. Fish right outside your front door! HW, granite, tile, tray ceiling in master, whirlpool tub. Our plans or yours. Choice of one of 3 lots. $499,000. Call Nancie (860) 828-3230 x308.
PLAINVILLE Nothing to do in this immaculate 4 BR, 2 bath newer home. New HW, driveway, gutter guard. C/Air, C/Vac, 2 zone heat. $299,900. Call Nancie (860) 828-3230 x308.
1201 Farmington Ave., Berlin • (860) 828-3230 276 North Main Street, Southington •(860) 621-7323
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We Are …
The Green Generation Next year, in 2010, the world will observe the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The celebration begins this year on Earth Day, April 22. One of the goals of Earth Day over the next year is to encourage people of all ages and nationalities to become part of a “green generation.” This means: • ending our need for fossil fuels*, including coal; • making each of us more responsible for what we consume, or use; • creating “green” jobs and making our schools more environmentally friendly.
Color this water cycle diagram and hang it in your room or classroom to remind you to conserve our precious water!
NASA photo
*Fossil fuels are made from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. These fuels include oil and natural gas.
Water wise Of course, there’s much more to being “green.” In honor of Earth Day 2009, The Mini Page talked to experts at Earth Day Network about one of our planet’s most valuable resources: water.
The water cycle Nature recycles water over and over again. Here’s how it works: 1. The sun shines on lakes, rivers, streams and oceans. Heat turns water into invisible water vapor. This is called evaporation. 2. The vapor rises into the sky, where it cools. When it gets cold enough, the vapor turns into clouds. This is condensation.
3. The clouds get cooler. Tiny drops of water vapor turn into rain, snow, sleet or hail. We call this precipitation. 4. Most precipitation falls back into the ocean, but some falls on land. Most of the water eventually finds its way back into the ocean through rivers and underground sources. The cycle starts over again.
Water by the numbers
Water = Life
• 70 percent of our planet is water. • 97 percent of that water is salt water. • 2 percent of our water is frozen in glaciers or ice caps. • Less than 1 percent of the Earth’s water is freshwater that we can drink.
Every living thing on Earth needs water to survive. Humans can live only about three days without water. But humans and animals can’t drink salt water from the oceans. So we have to conserve, or save, water when we can.
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Water in Our World
Why a shortage? If we are using the same water over and over, why are we running out? Experts say there are two reasons: 1. Supply — The amount of water may be the same, but the quality is worse. More pollutants in water today may make it unsafe to drink. 2. Demand — We use 70 percent of our water for growing crops. The Earth has more and more people all the time. The way we use our water is affecting how much we have available. photo by Gene Alexander, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
How do we use water at home? Water worries People in the United States are used to having and using a lot of water. • Our appliances that use water, such as washing machines and dishwashers, may be inefficient, or wasteful. • Many of our toilets, especially older ones, may use more water than is necessary. • In dry areas, such as the Southwest, people may still use a lot of water to grow grass lawns. • Even in the Northeast and Northwest, where there is more water, people can be wasteful in using it.
Water treatment Filtering, or cleaning, our water uses a lot of energy. When we waste treated water, we are sending not just water but energy costs down the drain.
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Mini Spy . . .
Drinking contaminated, or polluted, water can make people very sick. Around the world, more children under the age of 5 die from water-related diseases than from any other cause. About one out of every six people on the planet is not able to get clean water. These problems are the most serious in Africa, southern Asia and South America.
Getting clean water The water you drink probably comes from a water treatment plant. It is filtered before it is sent out to your house or school. But in many parts of the world, people drink water straight from ponds or streams. The water may contain germs or small creatures that make people sick. This boy in the Democratic Republic of Congo carries water, probably for cooking, drinking or bathing.
photo by Ken Wiegand, courtesy USAID
Our planet needs water for many different things. • Plants, both wild and farmed, need water to grow. • Animals, including humans, need water to live. • We use water for manufacturing products. • We use water for transportation on rivers, lakes and oceans.
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Brown Basset ws TRY ’N The Ned’s n FIND u Ho Words that remind us of Earth Day and water are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: GENERATION, ANNIVERSARY, EARTH, DAY, GREEN, DRIP, RESOURCE, WATER, CYCLE, EVAPORATION, CONDENSATION, DRINK, PRECIPITATION, CONSERVE, CONTAMINATED, BACTERIA, COLD, NUTRIENT, NELSON. C O N T A M I N A T E D R I P LITTER E C G J Y R A S R E V I N N A BUGS ME! C O R E T A W T N E I R T U N R N E L S O N A I R E T C A B U S E C O N D E N S A T I O N O E N Y A D R I N K H T R A E S R Q C B N O I T A R E N E G E V A P O R A T I O N D L O C R E N O I T A T I P I C E R P TM
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LOST & FOUND FOUND- Young male cat. Tiger/tabby. Ridgeland Area in Yalesville. Call cell 702-524-8195. FOUND-Black kitten approx. 6 month old. Vicinity of Plantsville around Prospect Ave & Mt. Vernon Rd. Very friendly. Please call to claim 860-276-1160 LOST-Grey tiger female cat is pregrant. Vicinity of Rockhill School area, Wallingford. Call 203-265-2788
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AUTOMOBILES BMW 1985 5-Series Charcoal / Red Leather Interior Runs & drives. Needs Minor Mechanical. $800 or OBO. Call Don after 6pm @ 203-237-1339
AUTOMOBILES
FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC. FORD Mustang GT Convertible 2001- Excellent condition. Red. Tan top, tan leather, new tires, low miles. $10,000/best offer. (203) 537-9198
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MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. MOTORCYCLE seat, 2 person, for 2005 Kawaski Vulcan bike. $50. Call Dave 203-675-3274
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CADILLAC 1984 Eldorado All power, locking spokes, leather gut, blue w/white landau. $2000. Call 860-628-2844 noon til 8pm.
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CLASSIC & ANTIQUES
CHEVROLET VENTURE 2001 Warner Brothers Edition. High mileage. Runs very well. Reliable. Needs some mechanical work. $2,000 or best offer. Call Mike (203) 530-5057.
ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111
2008 Mustang GT Never used tires and Mag wheels. $100. (203) 537-9198
4 TIRES Pirelli 205/60R15-less than 500 miles pd $525.00 fall 2008. Asking $350. Call John 203-535-5391
CHEVY Monte Carlo LS 2002 70k, excellent throughout. $4,950 TOYOTA Camry 2001 Loaded! Excellent. $5,750. (203) 213-1142 DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.
AUTO PARTS
BRIDGESTONE Blizzak LM22 225 45 18, 91V 9/32 left. $25. Call 860-224-7209 SAAB 9-5 2004 sedan. Tan Alarm system. Excellent condition. HTD Leather seats, new tires and wipers, cd, 5 spd 2.3 T 78000 HWY. $6200 or best offer. (860)561-0549
TRAILER HITCH 96-04 Pathfinder with Haynes repair manual. $75.00 203-265-1070
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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES ELECTRIC lift Craftmatic style bed twin size. $100. Call 203-634-0048
21 FT BAYLINER cutty cabin 1987 with 130 hp Evinrude ob 1997 and loadrite trailer, low hrs,great shape. Fun boat. $4800 Call Bob @ 203-314-3412
PETS & LIVESTOCK BIRD FLIGHT cage for small birds with stand 30x18x35 $60. 203-630-0290 BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Boston Terrier, Shih-Tsu, Labs - Yellow & Black $350 plus. Call 860-930-4001. FREE to good home. Approx 1 year old neutered mostly black white on chest, German Shepherd part Great Dane. Nice dog needs large home & yard. Up to date with shots. 203-379-0776 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833
LAWN & GARDEN CORDLESS grass trimmer; extra cutting line; excellent condition. $20.00. (203) 237-7330 CRAFTSMAN garden tractor. Auto shift, 3 bin bagger, 46in mower, 48in plow. $800. Call 860-276-9607 CRAFTSMAN Lawn tractor- 2 yrs old. 21 HP, 42” mower, 6 speed. elec. start with 34”x15”x60” steel cart. $1500. (203) 265-0607 RASPBERRY plants Fall gold & red. (50) $1/each. Call 203-235-4268 TILLER- Troy Built, rear tine Bronco. Hardly used. Exc. condition. $325. (203) 238-1645 cell 203-631-1929
FREE-Queen size box & mattress. Excellent condition. You must pick up. 203-314-4444 HITCHCOCK STACK TABLES $100. Call 860-426-1214 HOTPOINT STOVE Glass top. Self cleaning oven. $100 FIRM. (203) 238-4334 LARGE multi-level corner desk w/cabinet. Call Patrick 203521-8341 MAYTAG washing machine largeload good cond. Asking $100. Call 860-316-5058 MOVING Oak Entertainment center - $200. Maple Dresser, Chest & Nightstand- $200. Couch w/Recliners $100. Swivel Rocker $50. $(860) 793-8903
REFRIGERATOR 14 cu. ft (GE Hotpoint) - $ 85 AIR CONDITIONER 5000 btu (Fedders Lloyd) - $ 65 Call (203) 608-0457 REFRIGERATOR 23 cubic ft, almond $225; STOVE GE elec, almond w/black flat top $300; DISHWASHER Magic Chef black $125; MICROWAVE Amana black $75. All great condition (renovating kitchen); OR $600 for all. Call 203 694-8497 6am - 4pm; After 4 call 203 494-9154 or 203 238-4136 SLEEPER SOFA with matching recliner, dark green, very good condition, $375. Oak Entertainment TV stand with swivel top and lower cabinet $50. Call (203) 679-0605 STOVE & refrigerator. Very good condition. $60/each. $100/ both. U take away! Call 203-927-4342 please leave message.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS 1-1/2HP TARGET 10” TILE SAW Good Condition. $275.00. Call 860-828-7617 FLOOR Jack-Weaver 5000lb. LoHi Draulic floor Jack $100. Call 203-996-9866
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 4 CUSHION Couch, beige w/light floral print, $75; Maple coffee table w/matching end table, $75; Queen Anne needlepoint chair, $30. (203) 265-0607 ANTIQUE brass 5 globe hanging light fixture. $35.203-630-0841 ANTIQUE wicker couch coffee table rocking chair, white. $100. Call 203-269-9579 CHAIRS DEXTRAL HERITAGE BLUE & GOLD 2 FOR $100. CALL 203-269-5161
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COMPUTER desk & chair $30 OBO. Call 203-440-1202 leave message. COUCH for sale. Asking $350.00. Tan, Suede, like new condition. Used for 6 months. Call 860-480-3120. COUCH, dark blue full size, can deliver. $50 860-682-4435 CRIB mattress Excellent condition. $75 Call 203-500-2946 DINETTE SET white ceramic tile top, 52x34, w/ 4 chairs, exc. cond. $175 or best offer. Call (203) 269-1881
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 CERAMIC kilns, 24x27, Gair kilns, $300/each. 800 pieces of bisque, some paint, some equipment, negotiable. Call (203) 237-6316, leave message 6FT bar curve exclent $50 203-269-5120 or 203-589-1259 9 MEDICAL BOOKS ,LIKE NEW + NEVER OUTDATED $45. 203-265-7186 A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-6400649 ADULT SCOOTER- $900. Paid $1800. 500 baseball cards, only top players, for sale. Call (203) 317-7181
LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info.
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MUSH HAGGLERS Heated Indoor Flea Market & Tag Sale. Dealers wanted. Daily or monthly rental. Fri, Sat, Sun. 84. 203-213-1248. 387 S. Colony St, Meriden. (Down the st. Chef’s Hat Pizza). Antiques, furn., hand-made jewelry. Free coffee! New Items Daily! Come in, let’s haggle! PLAYSCAPE for sale. 5 years old. Slide, 2 swings, monkey bars rock wall and more. Asking $550.00-take and go! Call 860-480-3120.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
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Japanese & German Swords, Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS 18’ ROUND used solar pool cover. Good Condition. $40. Call 203-630-9620 POOL ladder enclosure w/ladder for 52” pool - $50. Call 203294-0830
PROFORM 400 GI treadmill, Sportcraft Turbo Air Hockey Table, Everlast Punching Sand Bag, Kenmore Free Standing Freezer I'm moving ... Call Laurie w/ Best Offer @ 203-2342023
STEEL BUILDING PKG 18 x 21 Door & Anchor Bolt Incl Reg $8,200 Now $4,845 + Code Adj. Other Sizes Avail Big & Small Erection Avail www.scg-grp.com Source #11S Phone #860-237-4588
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH 2 COLEMAN folding aluminum cots. Used once. $10 each. (203)265-3519 AUTOGRAPHED Carlton Fisk baseball. $90. Call 860-480-3120
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-3177891 GET A NEW COMPUTER. Brand Name laptops & desktops Bad or NO Credit - No Problem smallest weekly payments avail. Call 1-800-640-0587 NETGEAR fast ethernet FS 116 swt. 16 port. $25. 860-919-3602
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GARMIN GPS with Window suction mount or dashboard holder $100. Call 203- 996-9866
HOUSES FOR RENT BASEBALL umpire full-hd helmet. Brnd New Condtn. $95.00 Call 860-628-6964 BIKE attachment {tag along} perfect for kids. $50 Call 860-829-2809 INFLATABLE kayak with paddles & pump. Brand new. $85 or best offer. Call 860-966-8379
MITCHELL 300 Fishing reel Ex cond. $50. 860-684-7966
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 REI NEW 2-Person BackPackers Tent. List $180, now $50. (203)265-3519 TREADMILL- Like new. Worth $1200. Sell for $400 or best offer. Dresser, $100. Call (203) 631-7958
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
203-238-3499
CHESHIRE $2900/mo. Stately 2900SF Colonial built with the finest of materials. Gorgeous jade FP, inlaid wood flooring, mahogany trim and chef’s kitchen. Luxurious master bath. Convenient location. Linda 203-272-1234
ALL OLDER COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED Especially Napier. 203-530-8109 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
CHESHIRE 2-3BR, 1.5 bath unfurnished. 3 fireplaces, patio, located on private drive, $1250 per month. Security, references. Pets ok. Call 203-272-8687
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METS-PADRES Citi Field-April 16-Sec 531 Row 4-2 seats together-7:05 Start--ALSO Mets-Brewers April 19-1:10 Start-Same seats--$55.00 each pair--Call 203-530-9666
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Sports DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
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GUITAR Epiphone FT-14. $99.00 Contact Warren 203-269-9070 YANKEE TICKETS--Yankee Stadium--Sec 233B 2 seats together-call for dates $55.00 per seat--203-530-9666
YANKEE TICKETS-Yankee Stadium 2 seats together 209 Row 1...call for available dates-203-530-9666---$55.00 per seat
Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888
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HOUSES FOR RENT WLFD 3BR, 1 1/2b Col centrally located. $1600/mo. Rem EIK, 1st fl FR, off-st park, some pets ok. 2 mo sec dep, 1mo rent req. Refs required. Call Kathy 203265-5618 x690. Avail 3/1.
BRANFORD John B. Sliney Apartments, 21 Rice Terrace, Branford. One bedroom units, age 62 & 0ver. Rental assistance available. Utilities included in rent. On-site laundry & parking. Accepting applications for wait list only. Applications processed according to order received.
MERIDEN- 2 or 3BRs, 2 full baths, FP, garage, east side. Charming! Sec. & refs. $1200/mo. 203-237-6575. SOUTHINGTON Spacious & private 3BR in quiet neighborhood. Pets ok. $1100. 860-628-8224 WALLINGFORD -i 91 accessible. Split level. 3 full baths. 3 BRs. 2 car garage. Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Refs & Credit check. $1875/mo 203-265-5729
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MERIDEN $1150, Heat & hot water included. 2 BR townhouse, 1.50 baths, garage, end unit. Sec dep & credit check. Call 203-2355551
To request an application, call (203) 481-5632 Merit Properties, Inc. 93 Deming Road, Suite A, Berlin CT 06037
SOUTHINGTON- Cream puff end unit condo! 2/3BRs, new kit./baths, garage, decks, appls, c/a, gas heat. $1300/mo. (860) 778-1833 WLFD - NEW 2BR with central air, gas heat, fully applianced, No pets. Call 203-464-8066 WLFD - NEW 2BR with central air, gas heat, fully applianced, No pets. Call 203-464-8066 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 YALESVILLE-1BR, 1 bath, all appls incld W/D, C/Heat & air, exercise facility, patio & BBQ area. Call 203-464-8066 YALESVILLE-1BR, 1 bath, all appls incld W/D, C/Heat & air, exercise facility, patio & BBQ area. Call 203-464-8066
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Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY $450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio & 1BR apt From $650. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789
MERIDEN 1 BR. Stove & Refrigerator. $775 per month. Includes heat & hot water. Prime location. (203) 213-6175 or 203-376-2160
MER. FURNISHED APTS + RMS: ALL Incl Heat, Elect, HW. Ground fl furnished effic, $210/wk + sec. RMs $130 wk + sec. 203630-3823 12pm-8pm.
MERIDEN 1st floor, 1 BR, 3 rooms, stove/fridge, washer hook up, gas heat, $675 mo. Avail Now! 203-284-5843
MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, HW incld. $675. Good credit. No pets. 860-620-9658 leave msg.
MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths. Immaculate. Townhouse. Fireplace. Hardwood floors. Updated heating/ cooling. Alarm system. Attached 1-car garage. Immaculate! Great condo association. Large deck. $1200. 860-213-7005
MERIDEN - 2BR, 3rd flr, w/d hookup, off st. parking. Garage optional. Quiet building. 71-73 Randolph Ave. Avail now. $800 1mo sec. 203-641-8483
MERIDEN Ground fl furnished studio 2Rm effic, $845/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Electricity incld. E. Side, very clean. Off-st park. 203-630-3823 or 203-634-1195, 12pm-8pm MERIDEN Lg 1BR. 1 1/2 baths, 2 levels. New appliances, washer & dryer included. Secure Parking. $750 + utils. (860) 214-4852
MERIDEN - 3BR, new paint, new tile, new carpetm, new appl’s, garage. Springdale. $900/ mo. Lease. 203-996-7379 Jack Regan Realty
MERIDEN 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. 2nd Floor. $750/mo+Util. No pets. Nice street near MidState. 860-262-2464
MERIDEN 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779
SOUTHINGTON 2BR 136 Center St, 2nd flr. April ‘09 Free. $850/month. No pets. RENTED!
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 2BR Remodeled. Heat & appliances included. 1 month security. $850/mo. Call after 5pm (203) 841-7591 MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Great apts in great locations. 2Mos sec; No pets; app and ref a must. Starting at $925/mo. Call for details (203) 715-1965 MERIDEN 3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath. 197 Hobart Street, no pets, $1025/ mo. 203-284-9016 between 12-5pm
MERIDEN LIMITED TIME OFFER
2 BR $775+/MONTH Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off street Parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919. MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $900 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229
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MERIDEN- Strawberry Hill 2 BR townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, appls, w/d, AC, deck, 1 car garage. $1035/mo. + utils. (860) 6883238
MERIDEN Fresh, updated 2 1/2 BR, big LR & kit. 34 James St, close to John Barry School, $900. 203-715-1296; 203-440-3241
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MERIDEN Comfortable 1 BR Appliances, laundry, storage, AC and pool. Heat & HW included. $775/mo. (203) 206-5025 MERIDEN- 2BR condo for rent in Mattabasset. Garage attached. $1300. (203) 3176235
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MERIDEN- 2BRs, 1 bath (w/Radiant heat floors), all remodeled, brand new appliances, 1 1/2 mos. security. Credit check. No pets. $850. Call (203) 265-5980 MERIDEN- 4BR, 1 bath, 2 LRs, fridge & stove, HW/heat included. $1200/mo. Call (203) 238-3311 MERIDEN- 5 rms, 3BRs, 2 full baths. Completely remodeled. Section 8 approved. $1150/mo. 2 mo. security deposit. Call (203) 634-6646 MERIDEN- Luxury 2BR w/ moutain view, new everything, cherry fl, crown molding, island kit, new bathrm, off-st park, $895. Jonah 203-430-0340 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN-177 Foster St. Renovated, 1st fl, 2BR. $875. 2nd fl, 3/4BRs, W/D hkup. $1100. Sect 8 appr’d. Stove, refrig, micro, lg yd, off-st park. 203-634-3210 MERIDEN-Studio apt. Center of town. $450/mo + utils. 1BR, $575/mo +utils. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042
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FOUND ADS ARE MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
Spacious 1 BR Apt. New owners, Remodeled. Heat & HW incl. $650+. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd flr, 2BR, stove, fridge. No pets. $750 + dep. No utils. We speak Spanish & English. 203-675-7413/203-886-9131 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841
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MERIDEN-60 Prospect St. 2nd Fl. 3BR apt. 1 off-street parking. W/D hookup. $850/mo. Sect 8 approved. 203-376-5599. NO. HAVEN. 2 BR home for rent, w/d included. Avail immed. No smoking, no pets. Conv. location. $1100/mo. Contact Jeff Citak at 203-269-4663 ext 302. Re/Max Colony PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919
SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly • Tours daily Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 330 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org
SOUTHINGTON- Rooms & apts now avail. Easy access to 84 & 691. Security & credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208 WALLINGFORD - Curtis Ave. near Choate, 5 rooms, 2 Br., 1st floor, Appl., hardwood flrs, porch, w/d hookups, Gar, no pets, credit check. $1000 plus sec & utils. Call 203-265-9871/203-269-9755 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, stove & refrigerator. $750 per month. (203) 213-6175 or 203-3762160 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, stove & fridge, w/d in bsmt, $800 + utilities. No pets. Credit application. Call (203) 2840741 WALLINGFORD 2 BRs, 1 Bath. Big kitchen, Living Rm. No pets. No smoking. $850 & 1 month security. Call 203-5003884 or (203) 265-8016 WALLINGFORD 2BR, 3rd flr, wall-to-wall carpet, W/D hookup, 2 off st. parking spaces. $800 + 2 mos sec. No pets. Avail 5/1. 203-213-3560
SOUTH MERIDEN - 1BR Apt. 2nd floor, appliances, laundry facility. No utilities. No pets. No smoking. $650 month. Security deposit req. Call 203-238-7562
WALLINGFORD 2BR,2 bath, Convenient loc, Bright! New paint/carpet! All apliances W/D, Private Balcony. Heat & A/C inc $1250/mo! Call 203395-5886
SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025
WALLINGFORD 2BR. Near center, quiet, nice yard, off street parking. Avail 5/9. Call 203745-7329
SOUTHINGTON- 1st flr, newly remodeled, 1-2BRs, w/d, c/a. Lg. deck, utils. included. Near 691 & 84. Avail. now (860) 680-1204
WALLINGFORD- 1st flr, 2BRs, 5 rooms, stove & refrigerator. All utils included. $1200 + sec. (203) 949-9196
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD Great Location, N. Main St. Near Choate area. 5 Remodeled Rms w/storage space. 2nd flr. New appliances. WD hookup. Off st. parking. No smoking. $1300/mo + 1 mo sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- 3BR, 1st floor, w/d hookup off kitchen. No smoking, no dogs or cats. Electric hot water. $1100/mo. 33 So. Elm St. Stacey 203-265-2713 WALLINGFORD-Suhny spacious 2 BR 1st flr, appls, w/d in bsmt, porch, $1000 + util & sec. Off st parking. No smoking or pets. Good credit. Spacious 3rd flr, 4 rms, appls, $800 + util. Call Tom 203-889-1940 WEST MERIDEN (2) 3BR 1 BA (1 3rd floor and 1 1st floor) $775 and $1100 + utilities 917-887-4092 WON’T LAST!
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN Clean safe 1st floor, furnished rm. Share kit & BA. $125/wkly. 1 wk sec req. Call 203-238-3369 leave message.
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ROOMS FOR RENT
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $130 per week plus security.
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS
Adults Wanted! Come join our fast growing team of adult newspaper carriers for the Record-Journal! It's an excellent way to supplement your income during early morning hours without interfering with day jobs, family and other obligations. Looking for carriers in all areas, Meriden, Wallingford, Southington & Cheshire
SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690
Those interested should call 203-634-3933
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GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
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STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919 WALLINGFORD RT 5 - 1400 SF Office Space Parking lot/stop light/busy plaza. Negotiable terms. Free start-up rent. Make offer. (203)397-2009
OPEN HOUSES
WLFD $199,900 A home with great bones! Updating needed, but much has been done. Newer mechanicals and windows, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, and full bath in lower level. 1 car garage. Linda 203265-5618
This was the paper that sold the house that Jack built. To speak with a Marketplace Advisor call today at (877) 238-1953.
WLFD East side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2bath, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car garage, level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $334,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618
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MERIDEN- New construction on 1/3 Acre. 2,000 sq.ft. high efficiency home. 8 rooms featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage. Starting at $329,900. Call P&M Custom Homes for more information at 203-238-3095. www.p-mbuilders.com
NO BANK QUALIFYING! 3BR, 1 bath Colonial Off st parking in Meriden For more info, go to: www.buyahomeinct.com Homes R Us
BERLIN Raised Ranch w/garage. 6 rms, 34BRs, 1.5 baths. 3 season porch. Lg. back yard. Efficient, 2-zone gas heat, new furnace & HW heater. $249,900. The Buyer’s Broker 860-965-8668
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OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 12-4 84 AVERY AVENUE, MERIDEN 2000SF Contemporary w/walkout bsmt. 3BRs, 2 1/2 baths, spacious kitc, open flr plan. Some amenities incl. granite counters, FP, 2 zone gas heat & C/A, hdwd flrs & jacuzzi. $299,900. 203-213-1219
HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for our program, when you buy one of his homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.
YALESVILLE-Hartford Turnpike. Garage Bay for rent. 10ft overhead door, heat & running water avail. Call 203-641-4746
MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919
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LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
MERIDEN- Split Level home $269,500 ++ East side locale. 9+ rooms, 2200 sq. ft. w/i closet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, Liv w/FP; dining area, ctry kitch, 3 season sunrm, full bsmt, shop, play, office. Walk up attic, 2 car garage. .32 acre lot, treed, private. Sale by owner. 203-6343440
Michelle Wininger Realtor/Residential Specialist Let me explain the new tax credit of up to $8,000 for first time buyers. This is NOT a loan, you pay nothing back on purchases from now to Nov 30th.
860-707-5389 Michelle@ MissionRealEstateCT.com
MERIDEN Updated & immaculate 3BR Ranch, East side w/lg sunrm, gar, fin LL, HW fls, remod EIK & bath, updated roof & siding, CAIR & more. $189,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300
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WALLINGFORD A Great Place to Start! $199,900. 3BR Ranch with many updates, including electrical, heating & windows. HW floors, full bath in unfinished lower level. 1 car garage.
Call Linda (203) 265-5618
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 23, 2009 HELP WANTED CALL CENTER, 7p-3a and overnight shift avail. Looking for Inbound, customer service friendly, sales reps. Please call Tactical Marketing Solutions 203-284-6040 Ext 1970. CLERICAL- Billing - Phone. Computer experience. Flexible hours. Call (203) 265-4268 CNC PROGRAMMERS MACHINIST with MILLING or LATHE experience. Please send resumes to Mrichter@ctpersonnel.com
Drivers/Owner Operators N.E. Regional/Haz mat 2 yrs. Exp., weekly pay Home weekends 100% fuel surcharge 888 477 0020 # 7 aduiepyle.com Pyle People Deliver DRIVERS: School Bus. $12.88/hr! P/T. CDL w/P/S End. 990 Northrop Rd. Wallingford, CT. 866-568-1683 Durhamschoolservices.com
MERIDEN Lovely top flr remodeled 2BR Ranch, East side, open flr plan, remod bath, master w/walk in closet & dressing area, CAIR, sliders to deck & pool. $99,000. Kathy (203) 235-3300
FT Position in screening dept. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, be punctual and have good work skills & history. No exp. nec., just willingness to work. Call 203-699-9805 between 8am & noon Monday.
Consider Gaylord Hospital where your strong clinical skills are valued, where average patient LOS is 25 days, and where a competitive salary and benefit package is offered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please fax resumes to: 203-284-2733;
Email to: jobs@gaylord.org or mail to
HUMAN SERVICES Program Instructors FT/PT/ Subs to provide supports to adults w/dev. disabilities in Meriden, Wlfd, New Haven. Prev Human Service exp req. Visit our website www.acordincorporated.com Send resume to: acord1985@sbcglobal.net Fax: 203-269-1980 Mail: ACORD, Inc. 8 Fairfield Blvd Wlfd, CT 06492 or call for application. 203-269-3599 EOE
MYSTERY SHOPPERS Earn Up to $100/day! Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining estab. Exp not req’d. 1-800-378-2859
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED A TO Z REMOVAL Free estimates. Garages, attics, basements, brush, pools, decks, etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106
203-494-1526 One Man’s Junk REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.
RN To coordinate and supervise health services in group homes & day sites. F/T, 30 hrs/wk. Exc. benefits, flex. schedule, mileage, M-F w/w, low stress, team approach. DDS/MR exp. preferred. Phone: 203-294-6175 for appl. Fax Res. to 203-269-1980 Email to: acord1985@sbcglobal.net Visit our website: www.acordincorporated.com ACORD, Inc. is an E.O.E.
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MORGAN Fence Co. Installation & Repair. No job to small! Owner operated. #HIC-623033 Call 203-886-8029
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817
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BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240
CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060
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DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
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$1000 Sign-on bonus after 30 days of FT work All depts. hiring International co. operates Full Co. Training FT & PT work available. Cust Srv★Sales Srv★Packing
HAIRSTYLISTS - PT/FT For Cheshire Salon. Benefits plus health. Danni 860-983-9471 or 1-800-216-5979
MERIDEN- For sale by owner. Commercial property. 4 1BR units - fully rented, plus restaurant - currently vacant but fully equipped. New roof, new electricity. 133 Hanover St. $325,000. (203) 912-9045
Gaylord- Connecticut’s premier long-term acute care hospital specializing in medically complex patient care, rehabilitation and sleep medicine-seeks a nursing supervisor to join its multidisciplinary, collaborative patient care team. The incumbent will provide clinical supervision of patient assessment and care, evaluate nursing activities to ensure quality patient care, and participate in training. This position will assume the Hospital Administrator role on the night shift. Requirements include current CT licensure, Associates degree; BSN preferred, and minimally 4 years acute care and supervisory experience. CRRN or Med/Surg certification within 2.5 years of start, ACLS completion within 6 months.
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MIDDLETOWN Spacious 2BR 1.5 bath Townhouse in lovely Ridgely. Plenty of space plus a family room. Come see! $169,900. Brian Miller 203-2655618
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GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372
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203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
Green Planet Remodeling Addt’s, decks, Rec rms, kits, baths. 41 yrs exp 203-639-8389 CT #573358
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045
COMPUTER SERVICES HANDYPERSONS
MYSTERY Shoppers Needed. Earn up to $150 per day. Undercover Shoppers needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Exp Not Required. Call Now 1-877-218-6211 PREP COOK FT for private school cafetria. Must be able to pass drug test and background check. Experience preferred. Call (203) 439-7253 for interview. SALESPERSON For floor covering and home improvement store at 854 South Main St, Plantsville. Must have min. 2 yrs exp. Commission based. Call (860) 621-3858
Summer Security Work Starting $10/hr Get paid to work outside in summer attire! SSC is recruiting for several temporary summer positions. Positions are F/T 1st, & 2nd shifts in the Prospect area. Must be available W/D & W/E.
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Apply at SSC, 201 Ann (Uccello) Street, 2nd Fl, Hartford, CT 06103. Must be18+, clear police & driving records, valid DL, reliable trans., & HSD/GED. Call 860-251-6717 EOE
TEACHING POSITIONS Wallingford Public Schools is seeking CT certified candidates for the following 2009/10 teaching positions: Elementary Level: Special Education Middle School Level: Special Education High School Level: Mathematics Department Head Systemwide: Special Education Department Head (middle/high school level). Visit our website @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us for an application and mail ASAP to: Mr. Dale Wilson Personnel Office Wallingford Public Schools 142 Hope Hill Road Wallingford, CT 06492 or fax to (203) 949-6551
TOWN FAIR TIRE Has part time Tire Changer positions available. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply in person at 994 North Colony Rd Wallingford. WAITSTAFF & COOKS WANTED For new restaurant opening. Minimum 3 yrs exp. Must have reliable transportation. FT/PT. Contact Jim (860) 505-8320
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co. DECKS MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC
Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
HEATING & COOLING
All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.
EXCAVATING HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Always a sale in Marketplace
K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Reg# 571435. ins. 203-379-0193
MATTSON HOME IMPROVEMENT Free est. Quality. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
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Thursday, April 23, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LANDSCAPING
LAWN & GARDEN
E & D HOME ImprovementsComplete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307.
MATT D. Lawn Mowing. Affordable, dependable. 15 years experience. Will beat any quote. (860) 302-0990
VINCENZO D’ONOFRIO BATHROOM Remodeling, Concrete, Carpentry, Tile, Painting, Patio & Sidewalk Paving. CT Reg. #559333. (860) 628-2236
ACE PROPERTIES MGT. Estate Services, Property Maintenance, Lawn Service, Attic, Basement & Garage Cleanout. Gardens Roto-Tilled. Free est. Fully insured. (203) 440-4280
HOUSE CLEANING TRUSTWORTHY and Professional Housecleaners Great rates, free est. Refs . Call Agnes (860) 632-7174 or 860-518-5357
JUNK REMOVAL
PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. FREE SCRAP METAL PICKUP 203-886-5110 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Clean Outs. Free estimates. Affordable rates. Call 203-715-2301
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING
BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Spring Cleanup, Lawn Care, Hedge Trimming. Great pricing on seasonal or year contract. CT#619909 Call 203-715-2301 ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating #0965092. 203-687-1347 Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work & irrigation service. 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805
INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICES, LLC April Special! Free power washing with a full service lawn maintenace program 203-537-7060 CT #615483 JG LANDSCAPING LLC CT Reg # 580999. Services: Patios, Stone Walls, Spring Clean Ups. 203-265-5227
MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing. Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. A KYLE LANDSCAPING Affordable lawn care in Meriden/ Wlfd. Lic & ins. CT Reg #622733. Call for est (860) 637-7294 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Spring clean-up. Quick, courteous service. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups. Full lawn maintenance. Comm. & Res. Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311
Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating. #0965092. 203-687-1347
ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY ● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs
Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212
PAVING
BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING DAN - The Painter Man. Great work - best prices. CT Reg #0678307. Insured. (203) 376-8023
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008
POWER WASHING
POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING Spring Clean-up. Houses, RV’s, boats, etc. We clean it all! CT Reg# 616391. Call 203-235-7916
ROTOTILLING It’s time to prep your garden! Steve 203-265-5998
JOHN Biafore and Son Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572
KATIE’S 203-284-0137 Reg #558927
CARABETTA’S GRADER SERVICE Sweeping Division For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs. 203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970
PLUMBING FAHEY Plumbing & Heating Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price
ROOFING
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224
POWER WASHING
SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-715-0567. CT Reg# 616240 CARABETTA’S GRADER SERVICE Sweeping Division For All Your Commercial Sweeping Needs. 203-214-6247 or 860-306-9970
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
OFFICE Cleaning All your cleaning needs also provide floor refinishing and carpet cleaning Fully insured. I guarantee your satisfaction! Family owned. Upfront pricing.Jeff Ross 860919-7562 Owner Reliable, Office, Service, Specialist
Gonzalez Construction
CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR
FIDERIO & SONS
★★★★★★★★
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
Shamock Roofing
centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372 CARE of cemetery plots at Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Britain. Planting, weeding and watering as needed. Call (860) 828-3938
SIDING
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
PAVING SPRING IS HERE! - The grass is riz - I wonder how your driveway is? Call for free estimate.
203-284-0137
Reg #558927
SERVICES OFFERED
C&M CONSTRUCTION
203-235-1383 PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell.
MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Rms from $75. Exteriors from $899. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892
$1000 Off Your Lowest Estimate. SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built, no garden too small. 203-294-1160
JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498
SIDING
ZK Construction
GARDEN TILLING Insured. CT Reg#0603313 Call Kurt 203-376-7324
MASONRY
ROOFING
Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871
203-639-0032 INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICES, LLC APRIL SPECIAL! Free power washing with a full service lawn maintenace program 203-537-7060 CT #615483
LaRosa Construction Co. Inc.
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES
(203) 237-5409 CT Reg #503554
Call Dennis 203-630-0008
ROOFS R US WE BEAT ANY QUOTE! Siding, windows, gutters, carpentry. 41yrs exp. (203) 639-8389 CT #573358
ALL Types pool & spa serv. Complete service on pools & spas, above and inground liner replacement. Lic & ins. CT Reg 622885. Call (203) 537-9188
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991 SCREENED & UNSCREENED Top Soil. Bank run gravel, fill. Picked up or delivered. D. Brescia Construction Co. 860-667-0090 or 860-209-2366 (cell) HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-269-0135 TREE SERVICES YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159 STUMP Grinding, tree removal. Spring Clean-up. Free est. CT Reg# 616391. 203-440-3142
PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447. GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE
FIDERIO & SONS
IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
TREE Cutting, stump grinding, wood chipping, bucket work. Fully ins’d & free estimates. Call anytime. 860-628-8830
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 23, 2009
JOB LOT
Ocean State Rawlings Girls/Women’s Official Softballs
2009 Flower & Vegetable Seeds
Mikasa Hotel & Restaurant
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Assorted shapes, styles & sizes
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Available in most RI, MA and CT stores. Arborvitaes - Yews - Hollys Boxwoods, Azaleas, Forsythias. Assorted varieties. Please contact your store.
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2-In-1 Underlayment..........Comp. $37.99..........$15 Flooring Installation Kit........Comp. $18.97.........6.88
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Shampoos, Conditioners & Stylers!
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Wrought Iron Garden Trellises
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3 Piece Luggage Set 20” rolling carry-on, 14” tote & 10” travel kit Comp. $40
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• Raises water temperature during the day • Extends your swimming season • Saves on chemicals • Prevents water evaporation 24’ Round 15' Round 18’ Round
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STA-Green Weed & Feed Fertilizer $ 22-4-11 - Covers 5000 Sq Ft
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9' Adjustable Tilt Market Umbrella
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