4-29-2010 Berlin Citizen Newspaper by Ryan Millner

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Volume 14, Number 17

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Timberlin opens early after productive off-season Voters say

‘yes’ to budget

By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen War m c o n d i tions last month all o w e d Timberlin G o l f Course to kick off its 2010 season, technically, during winter — March 10. Since then, golfers have flocked to the course, and have been pleased to see Timberlin’s rates unchanged from 2009. “Passes, greens fees, specials; everything is exactly the same,” said Head Professional Jeff Coderre, pointing out that golfers appreciate Timberlin’s reasonable rates, especially in a tough economy. “We’re taking people who used to be country club members, and really can’t afford it, and giving them the opportunity to play a couple of times a week.” Along with the steady stream of twosomes and foursomes that will tee off at Timberlin this season, See Timberlin, page 22

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By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Citizen photo by Nick Carroll

Timberlin Golf Course was able to open early this season, and the local course was been abuzz with activity ever since. Pictured: Timberlin hosted several youth clinics last week during April vacation.

Coderre: Head Pro is no figurehead role By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen For golf enthusiasts, the occupation of Head Professional sounds like a dream job. Visions of schmoozing at the 19th Hole, and endless rounds of free golf, surely come to mind. But Timberlin’s Jeff

Coderre has found that the role of Head Professional is indeed a real job, and a tough one at that. “I carry a briefcase; I never thought I would as a Golf Pro,” said Coderre, who is in his fifth year at Timberlin. Coderre pointed out that it is not unusual for him to

spend 65 hours-a-week at the course, and as many as 30 hours working online from home. But it’s a labor of love. “It’s a great job,” he said. “It just requires a lot of hours, and it requires diligence.” See Coderre, page 22

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Calendar.................16 Marketplace............27 Faith .........................8 Letters ....................14 Obituaries.................8 Opinion...................14 Seniors ...................12 Sports.....................19

Zack Legere, 5, with help from his uncle Vinny Marturano, shows off a 14-inch bass he caught at the Sage Park fishing derby April 17.

The April 27 referendum vote on the town’s $66 million budget passed by a safe margin with the finally tally at 566 to 312. Voters in all five districts approved of the budget which represents an increase of $2 million over the previous budget and will raise the mill rate by just under one mill. “We put a lot of effort into it,” said Town Councilor Robert Dacey, chairman of the finance committee. “It’s kind of pleasing to have people support it.” Dacey credited a cooperative approach to designing this year’s budget, with all seven councilors involved in the process. Dacey said it was the first year in which both members of the minority representation participated in the finance committee. Mayor Adam Salina said, with any increase, it’s difficult to know what the results will be. However, “people realized the entire council was behind this” and had passed it unanimously. there is not a single town that has held the line of budget increases to the extent Berlin has. Salina credited Dacey with an effective multi-year approach to containing the budget. With 878 people participating in the vote, that amounts to less than five percent of potential voters. Polls workers said activity was slow and that, at some points, their greatest challenge was staying awake. For example, at the senior center, there had been just 44 voters during the first five and a half hours of the day. However, later in the day, activity picked up.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 29, 2010

Officials provide quick look at State of the Town By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

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A status report on the town was presented last week by, from left,: police Chief Paul Fitzgerald, Mayor Adam Salina, school board President Gary Brochu, Town Manager Denise McNair, Fire Marshal Steve Waznia, and Director of Economic Development Jim Mahoney.

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year, there were 800 fire calls and 2,300 EMS calls. His department is exploring the possibility of Hunter’s Ambulance having a vehicle dedicated solely to Berlin “in case of multiple calls” that might tax the existing services. Since the 9/11 attack, the town has received over $1 million in grant money to enhance emergency systems.

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Superintendent Erwin starts new Berlin job May 1 said. Typically, administrators’ contracts begin July 1. Erwin comes on board as Berlin’s school district seeks to hire several top administrators and also as the town prepares to vote on whether or not to move ahead with an $83 million “renovate as new” plan for Berlin High School. Erwin said he’s already had a chance to look around, attend meetings, and bring “some stuff ” here in preparing for the move. At 57, Erwin has over 15 years experience as a superintendent and 30 as a school administrator. “I’ve been fortunate, I love it,” he said of his career. Once he’s in Berlin, Erwin said he plans to “have as much visibility as possible.” He will meet with PTO

By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

“I can’t wait, I’m excited,” said David Erwin l o o k i n g ahead to his May 1 start date as Berlin’s new superinten- Erwin dent of schools. Erwin said he was able to get out of his contract with his previous employer, Avon school district, which required a 90 day notice clause. Erwin follows four years of an administration led by Michael Cicchetti. “It’s a nice opportunity to get a head start and I’m looking forward to it,” Erwin

presidents and plans to set up an advisory council with representatives from each school and meet with them on a monthly basis. That would be in addition to the existing Berlin Education Council. He also plans to meet with senior citizens and he’s already getting involved with Upbeat sessions. The public will have a chance to meet Erwin at the Upbeat picnic where he expects to be “flipping food.” “I’m a ham. I’m always willing to be a part of something that’s fun and good for kids,” Erwin said. On a more serious note, Erwin talked about his prior work, which includes 10 years as Montville’s superintendent, and how he can use that experience to help

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Berlin. “Education is a costly item, but it can pay benefits,” he said. In Montville, he worked through numerous referendums held on school projects, in order to finally bring them to fruition. “I have a lot of familiarity with the process (due to) building projects during my 10 years in Montville, so I have some experience with that and I think it’s really exciting.” Erwin said that although construction can be somewhat disruptive, there’s also an opportunity to make it in-

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See Erwin, page 13

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Contest in Italy feeds an insatiable passion for pizza By David Huck Speical to The Citizen

To listen to Berlin native Mario Giuseppe LaPosta talk about his passion for pizza is contagious. First, it makes you really hungry for pizza. Second, it’s obvious the energetic 26 year-old — who comes from a long line of pizza-makers in Italy — has an insatiable drive for producing his specialty Neapolitanstyle pizza. LaPosta, who graduated from Berlin High School in 2002 and Central Connecticut State University in 2008 with a degree in hospitality and tourism, had his first job working in town at Bella Pizzeria and Restaurant. He later went on to work at Bricco’s in West Hartford where

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he worked alongside his brother-in-law Corey Cannon, also a Berlin resident. It is here that LaPosta realized making pizza was what he wanted to do with his life. “I was hooked. I asked him, ‘Is it normal to be thinking about this all the time’?” LaPosta said. LaPosta, went to the World Pizza Championships in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy, held April 21. It’s an event held every year since 1991 to determine the world’s best pizzaiolo—a pizza maker. He will be competed against 300 other pizza makers from around the world, many who have 20 to 30 years of experience with having the acute sense of when dough is just exactly perfect, to when it’s the proper time to take the pizza from the brick oven. “I have 15 minutes to make

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This was just after he returned from a six-month trip to Italy in 2008, where he studied the art of pizza making by working in various pizzaeria’s from Rome to Naples. His first job in Rome involved working a 900 degree oven in 10 hour shifts, six days a week for $20 a night. “They were really tough on him, but it was a good experience for him,” said Mario LaPosta’s father, also Mario LaPosta, who was born in Italy but now lives in

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Celebrating Holi The Indian community of Berlin, and nearby towns, gathered on Norton Road, April 18, for the annual celebration of its traditional spring holiday. Hosted by Pi and Nikita Patel, of Berlin, the Holi celebration included the ritual of throwing colored powder on participants, as a way of welcoming spring. The event also has historical and religious significance for Hindus. “We had approximately 150 people this year again,” Pi Patel said. “We do look forward to continuing with this tradition for many more years to come.” Guest Vilas Shah said “After many years we could celebrate Holi in the real tradition and fun and frolic with such a large crowd. For the past 10 years we have been outside India so we have missed the fun of Holi for so long — however with this party all our memories were brought back to life.” Vilas Shah joined the Patels for the first time, this year, along with his wife Purnima and 14-year old daughter Prachi.

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United Methodist The East Berlin United Methodist Church, 139 Main St., East Berlin, has scheduled its annual Spring Buffet for Saturday, May 1, at 5 and 6:30 p.m. The menu includes turkey, meatballs, ham, salads, a salad bar, homemade desserts and beverages. For more information and cost, call Doreen at (860) 828-5450.

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St. Paul Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of St. Paul Church is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. A business meting will be followed by a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable food items for the town food pantry.

National Prayer Day The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled a gathering on National Prayer Day, Thursday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at the monument on Worthington Ridge. For more information, call the Berlin Congregational Church at (860) 8286586.

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Obituaries James Boucher James Francis Boucher, 62, of Bristol died April 23, 2010. He was the son of Helen (Polgroszek) Boucher and the late John Forrest Boucher. He was the husband of Barbara (Tiedemann) Boucher. He was employed as a machinist at the Creed Monarch Co., and was a former member of St. Paul Church in Kensington prior to his moving to Bristol and becoming a member of Saint Mathews Church in Bristol. He is survived by five children, Thomas Boucher and his wife Diana of South Windsor, Pamela Czaplicki of Burlington, Benjamin Boucher and his wife Pauline, Mellissa Allegrini of Bristol, Sara Pritchard of Rocky Hill; a brother George Boucher and his wife Gale of Southington; five grandchildren Courtney and Evan

Czaplicki, Anthony Allegrini, Kenzie and Ryan Boucher and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father John, he was predeceased by a brother David Boucher. Services were held April 28, 2010 at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church Kensington, Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Berlin, CT or the American Diabetes Association., 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, CT.

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housing. Chief Fitzgerald said police respond to every EMS call and are tasked with protecting the health and safety of the community. “Berlin is a very safe community and we plan to continue to keep it that way,” Fitzgerald said. Crime is down in all categories and motor vehicle accidents are down, too. Officers visit every school regularly and also visit banks on a regular basis as a deterrent and to get better acquainted with staff there. “Larcenies are down by a great number over last year,” Fitzgerald said. The department is upgrading its technology to allow officers the capability to do more work from their vehicles. Police have also worked to improve communication

with the public, such as with the Nixel alert system that sends messages to phones or computers. Police have acquired ATVs in order to patrol the town’s growing acreage dedicated to open space. As for the department’s continued need to have a new station, Fitzgerald said “We aspire to be someplace more visible” than the basement of town hall where police are now located. “We’ve weathered the storm,” said the mayor, beginning his update. The town has kept its debt low and despite a few businesses leaving, other major companies, such as Connecticut Light & Power have expanded. The budget is likely to increase two percent this year, but it was held in check by holding back on certain capital expenses. “We have low debt compared to other towns,” said Salina, who then talked about

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Obituaries Horace Van Dorn

Horace Van Dorn passed away on April 23, 2010 at his home in Kensington. He was 94. Van was born on November 21, 2010 in Auburndale, Mass., raised in Maplewood, N.J. and graduated from MIT in 1937 with a BS in General Engineering. He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. For 43 years he worked at Fafnir Bearing Division of Textron including vice president of engineering. His career included various engineering, sales and manufacturing positions: 1960-1980 as officer in General Management International Division, customer and subsidiary relations: England, Germany, Japan and India, research, development and sales engineering director. He held 21 U.S. patents and many foreign derivative patents. He also served in the 1st Corps of Engineers Reserve and War Department Reserve, U.S. Army 1937-1943. He believed in the value of service to his institutions and local community. He served on M.I.T. educational council

1959-1970, University of CT Committee for the establishment of Material Science Center 1962-1965 and their advisory board for over 20 years. He served on the Berlin Board of Water Commissioners 1965-1975, director, Mattabassett District 1958-2002; director, ModConn Bank (now Webster) 19621985; director, Prentice Corp Kensington; director, Paneloc Corp; consultant American Research and Development/Textron 1981-1987; trustee New Britain YMCA 1981-1985; co-chaired United Way New Britain/Berlin fund drive for many years; a Corporator of New Britain General Hospital 38 years; consultant for SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives for 10 years; councilor CCSU 1988-1993 (School of Business). He loved to ski (on snow and water) and was among the founders of the New Britain Ski Club and a member of the National Ski Patrol maintaining his American Red Cross Advanced First Aid credentials for many years. He would “serve the slopes” every winter weekend possible. He also enjoyed a round or two of golf at Shuttle Meadow Country Club where he served as president and nu-

merous committees throughout the years. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and taught all his family the joys of the great outdoors. He attended 1st Church of Christ, Congregational in New Britain and was a longtime member of the Roundtable. After retirement, his major delight was founding his beloved New Britain Industrial Museum where he served as the 1st President and continued to be involved until he could no longer get to downtown New Britain. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Eleanor Jackson Van Dorn and his dear daughter, Susan Van Dorn Pease. He leaves his dear wife Clara Ellen (Gerould) Van Dorn; daughter Sally V. Johnson of Kensington and son-in-law Carl A. Johnson; son Russell J. Van Dorn of Hawaii; his grandchildren, Philip C. Pease of Provincetown, Mass., Paige P. Strobino of Kensington, Tonya P. Malloy and husband Todd of Wethersfield, Curtiss V. Hayden of Somerville, Mass., Katherine Hayden of Kensington, Stephen A. Johnson and wife Vicky of North Conway, N.H., Alexander C. Johnson of Berlin, Samantha H. Johnson of Berlin; seven prized greatgrandchildren, Stephen,

Taylor, Brook and Nikki Strobino, and Ethan, Spencer and Gavin Malloy; two brothers, Daniel K Van Dorn of New Hampshire and Walter G. Van Dorn of Boston. Services were held April 27, 2010 at First Church of Christ, Congregational, New Britain. Burial was in West

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To the editor: In the April 22, edition of the Berlin Citizen, Board of Education President Gary Brochu, speaking at the recent town budget hearing, is quoted as saying that the new Superintendent of Schools, David Erwin’s “total compensation is less than the previous superintendent” and “Erwin will get $179,000 without additional benefits.” This does not seem to be the entire truth. Thankfully, the actual details of Mr. Erwin’s contract were reported by Olivia Lawrence on the same page of the publication. Now, maybe Mr. Brochu had a good reason for not explaining this contract in greater detail at the budget hearing. Maybe he didn’t have the information at hand or the meeting was running late or maybe he just felt that the taxpayers did not need to know “the rest of the story”.

Mr. Erwin’s three year contract calls for an annual base salary of $179,500. In addition, it provides for a payment of $10,000 per year into an annuity plan plus premiums for a life and disability insurance package totaling $5,200 annually. Does this additional $15,200 sound like “additional benefits” to you? This brings the total $194,700. But wait! There’s more. In the spirit of their infinite generosity, the Board of Education deemed it necessary to bestow the “additional benefit” of 60 sick days “as a carry-over from his previous employment”. I cannot figure this one out. Who has ever heard of an employee’s ability to take sick leave from his or her previous employer and have the new employer pay for it? Mr. Erwin’s base salary computes to $690 per day based on 260 working days per year which makes this “benefit” worth $41,400.

He is also getting 28 vacation days (worth $19,320) and an additional 20 sick days (worth $13,800). This makes Mr. Erwin’s total leave package worth $74,520 in the first year alone. Now some people will argue that this total is exaggerated because Mr. Erwin will still be paid for 260 days per year whether he uses these days or not. However, you can be sure that any and all of these unused leave days accumulated over the course of his tenure as Superintendent will be paid in full upon his departure. Think of how much this leave package will be worth if Mr. Erwin remains in this position for ten years and two or three salary increases. Sounds like a very lucrative component to a future severance package to me. In the parlance of professional sports, this is referred to as “deferred compensation”. See Letters, next page

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Bill aims to help vets pay for prescription drugs A bill introduced by state Rep. Joseph Aresimowicz (DBerlin/Southington), prohibiting n u r s i n g home facilities from restricting veterans from accessing prescription drug benefits o f f e r e d Aresimowicz through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, was approved by the state House of Representatives recently. HB 5351 “An Act Concerning Prescription Drug Benefits For Veterans In Nursing Home Facilities” was unanimously approved in the state House on a 143-0 vote. “This bill directs the state’s nursing home facilities to access prescription drugs for veterans offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs,” Aresimowicz said speaking on the House floor. “It’s a win-win situation. Both the veterans who are patients in the nursing

homes benefit from lower drug costs if they are private payers and the state saves on veterans who may be Medicaid patients.” Richard “Dick” Benson of Berlin, a former member of the Berlin Veteran’s Commission, active in several state veterans’ organizations, called passage of the bill “a big deal”. “Dick Benson brought this issue to my attention and I thank him for his many years working in behalf of veterans,” Aresimowicz said. “This is a good example of a constituent raising an important concern, and I am pleased we were able to take action on a matter that helps veterans.” “Rep. Aresimowicz deserves great credit for listening and for introducing this bill,” Benson said. “I am pleased the House has acted so swiftly.” The bill goes next to the state Senate. (Submitted by Rep. Joe Aresimowicz’s office.)

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Thursday, April 29, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen

Letters Continued from page 14

This brings the total cost of the first year of Mr. Erwin’s contract to a whopping $269,220, a far cry from the $179,000 figure which Mr. Brochu presented at the budget hearing. Why do the Town Council and the Board of Education constantly attempt to mislead the public regarding their administrative and budgetary decisions? When asked a question at a budget hearing or a town meeting should not the truth be told? In the recent past, our elected officials decided to give severance pay to the former Town Manager after he had broken his contract and quit his job. When the former Superintendent of Schools was hired, we were told that he had to be paid his high salary because he came from Simsbury. I suppose now we will be told that we have to pay Mr. Erwin this exorbitant amount because, after all, he did spend seven months as the Superintendent in Avon. In the past, whenever a high profile position such as Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools were vacant, a search committee was formed to find potential candidates. The administration would periodically report the progress of the search to the public. Was this procedure followed this time? Were any other candidates considered or interviewed? Every year at this time we are told that the Board of Education’s budget has to increase due to negotiated contractual obligations. If Mr. Erwin’s lucrative contract is indicative of the Board’s negotiation practices I can certainly see why. I hope these same practices are not used when it comes time to dole out contracts for the upcoming school renovation project. Heaven help us. George Young Berlin

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Get ready for the super secret party of the year By Donna Lisitano Special to The Citizen One of the best kept secrets in Berlin is the All Night Graduation Party theme. Since 1986, parents of the Berlin High School Senior Class have provided a fun, safe, alcohol- and drugfree graduation party in the high school. Parents, family and friends start in August and spend countless volunteer hours planning the program for Graduation Night. The decoration committee has been gathering since September and working diligently most evenings. The imagination and talent that goes into developing the theme — and then transforming it onto the walls, into the halls, rooms, gym and auditorium at Berlin High School — is truly amazing. The All Night Graduation Party is the last momentous event as the graduates end their Berlin school careers.

Under lock and key: top-secret plans for graduation night party. This memorable event is supported through the efforts of many parents. There have been over a dozen fundraisers led by over twelve different groups of Class of 2010 parents. All of these have been supported by the community of Berlin.

Some parents plan the menu and others scurry to procure prizes to be given at the party. The generosity of the local businesses has helped bring the clandestine vision to a reality. As the town of Berlin comes together on behalf of the graduates; no one

hints at the “secret” theme! The well-guarded secret theme is not the only mystery. The overnight includes hush-hush entertainment, games, undisclosed activities, refreshments, and prizes. Over 230 Class of 2010 graduates will attend on graduation night, June 20, 2010. With everyone so involved in the planning and execution, it’s a wonder that this secret remains confidential. If you’re curious, get involved. It’s never too late to get in on the secret. Volunteers to complete the decorations, help with set up and clean up, as well as chaperone the evening are still needed. For a sneak peak, the public is welcome at 6 p.m. on June 20, when the secret will be revealed to the public before the graduates begin to arrive at 8 p.m. For more information call Donna Lisitano at (860) 8291832.

Haber brothers honored for serving ‘above and beyond’ By Maura Gaffney Special to The Citizen Two long-time members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, Edward and Chester Haber, were recently inducted into the Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. The brothers, and 11 other inductees from across the state, were honored April 7 at a special dinner event held at the Aqua Turf. The Firefighters Hall of Fame award was created in 2009 to recognize firefighters who have served “above and beyond normal expectations over an extended period of time.” Individuals chosen to receive the award must “have demonstrated leadership and have shown themselves to be a motivating force for the betterment of the fire service” at both the local and state levels. Ed Haber, 85, helped establish the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department in 1942. He served actively in the BVFD for 55 years. For over 30 of those years, he served as Fire

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Edward and Chester Haber are inducted into the Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. Chief and Fire Marshal (1955-1988). He was also instrumental in starting the Hartford County Regional Fire School in 1969 and has continuously served on various committees and associations in an effort to improve

fire service throughout the region. The Fire Service is the “love of my life,” said Ed Haber. When he retired from active firefighting, the BVFD fire house was dedicated in his honor. The World War II

veteran continues to serve as a member of the BVFD after 68 years. Chester (“Chet”) Haber, 81, was too young to join the BVFD when it was chartered in 1943. He joined as soon as he was eligible, in 1946, and went on to serve actively for over 50 years. Chet Haber served as assistant chief, chairman of the Fire Board, and various other boards and commissions over the years. He has been significantly involved in training and educating firefighters, serving as a director at the Hartford County Regional Fire School, among other posts. He received the Fire Instructor of the Year award in 2009. Chet Haber, a Korean War veteran, also continues to serve in various capacities 64 years after he started. “I don’t fight fires anymore, but I’m still involved,” he said. The BVFD formally thanked the Haber brothers at the awards dinner for the “hard work and leadership they gave us through the years, and for their continued service.”

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Ladies Night Out – The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin has scheduled a ladies night out for Thursday, April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hawthorne Inn. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and a raffle are planned. Vendors represent health and wellness, gifts, jewelry, home décor and specialty foods from Berlin and surrounding towns. Proceeds benefit the charitable efforts of the club. For more information and donations cost, call Melissa at (860) 794-8429. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the community center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meet Thursdays from 7:15 to

8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduating Party is scheduled to work on decorations Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard Elementary School basement. All adults are welcome. For more information, call (860) 8287425.

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Earth Day celebration The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The family-friendly event is free of charge and features presentations by Mystic Paper Beast at

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Pet Adoption Beautiful Tortellini lived in a third floor abandoned apartment. An older resident that lived on the first floor would climb the stairs to feed her but when she moved to a convalescent home, Tortellini and her daughter Jasmine nearly starved. The girls are recovering and doing well. They are sweet, grateful and enjoy human company. Tortellini has extra toes! For more information about Tortellini and other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. 11:30 a.m.; Tom Ricardi with a variety of raptors at 1 p.m. and Riverside Reptiles at 2 p.m. Crafts, planting and food will be offered for sale. For more information, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org. Kiddie Karnival – The Kensington Nursery School has scheduled its annual Kiddie Karnival for Satur-

day, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The free event features crafts, pony rides, face painting, balloons, prizes, games and food. For more information, visit kensingtonnurseryschool.org. Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Peck and Main streets, welcomes all to the museum

every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays of the Berlin trolley, street histories, the Leather Man and his caves along with the permanent collection of tin, bricks, toys and more. One of the best ways to be a part of Berlin’s 225th anniversary celebration is to visit the museum. Admission is free. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, call (860) 828-5114.

Sunday

Out & About Club – The Out & About Club of Berlin, a group of young adults with disabilities, has scheduled a pancake breakfast for Sunday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon a the VFW on Massirio Drive. The breakfast includes a basket drawing and a gift sale. A fee will be charged.

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SVEA Club – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled a May Breakfast for Saturday, May 2 beginning at 11 a.m. Breakfast includes clam chowder, ham, salads and more. Cash bar and raffle. For more information, call (860) 828-9447. The public is welcome. Come early! Golf tournament – Friends of Berlin Baseball has scheduled the 5th annual golf tournament to benefit the Berlin High School baseball team for Sunday, May 2 at Timberlin Golf Course. Shot gun start is at 12:30 p.m. For more information, donations, registration and cost, contact Hank Matuszak at (860) 829-2281, Brad Parsons at (860) 828-1660, Rob Sylvester at (860) 828-5821 or Don Dellaquila at (860) 8287668.

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Monday

Workshop – Berlin’s Historic District Commission has scheduled an educational workshop for district homeowners for Monday, May 3 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at the town hall, room 7. Members of the commission will informally guide those contemplating a home improvement through the process of determining if approval is necessary and how to complete an application for certificate of appropriateness. No registration is required.

Tuesday

Meeting – Berlin High School Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in the library of Willard Elementary School. All parents and volunteers are welcome.

It’s never too late to get involved. Forever Young Club – The Forever Young Club has scheduled its annual Healing Mass for Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. All parishioners of Sacred heart Church and St. Paul Church are invited. Refreshments will be served following Mass. Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules an all-you-can-eat pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships, the fishing derby, the baseball team and more. For more information and cost, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after5 p.m. Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. All adults are welcome. For more information call (860) 828-7425. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the

Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.

Wednesday

Sisters in Quilting – Berlin Sisters in Quilting meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Evening consists of a business meeting, raffle, snack, program and a sharing of members quilting.

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Pasta dinner - The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a Mother’s Day pasta dinner on Friday, May 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spartan’s Club, 191 High Rd. For more information, tickets and cost, call Anne at (860) 829-0260. Tickets are also available at the door.

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For BHS baseball, ‘rebuilding’ has a different meaning Photo by Joseph A. Zebzda

By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

In lots of places, a rebuilding year is one of those losing seasons. The players are young and inexperienced and they make a ton of mistakes. Losses add up, but hey, it’s called rebuilding for a reason. But this is Berlin baseball. Rebuilding is different here. The Redcoats win while they rebuild. That’s just the way it is. Berlin — the town — is coming off a sensational baseball year. Leo Veleas’ Berlin High team went to the CIAC Class L championship game and the American Legion team won the Zone 3 crown, the state and regional championships and played in the American Legion World Series. Many of those players are no longer around, and Veleas is frank to say that his team is a work in progress. “Our kids are learning on the job,” he said. But learning on the job or not, the

Hit hard by graduation, Berlin High School boys golf coach John Line was not sure what to expect from his guys this season. So far at least, the Redcoats appear to have weathered the storm. Berlin bested Bristol Central 168-190 at Pequabuck Golf Club last week to improve to 5-0. Despite windy conditions that day, the Redcoats’ Connor Bowen shot a solid 39 and earned match medalist honors. “I’m happy for him,” Coach Line said. “He has been working on his game all spring and was rewarded, finally.” Next in line for Berlin against Bristol Central were Joe Cooper (41) and Brendon Hull (43). While in Florida, the Berlin High School softball team dropped its first game of the season, to Plainville. But the Lady Redcoats rebounded once they returned home. On Saturday, the locals defeated Hale-Ray, 6-3, to improve to 5-1 on the season. Berlin coach Jason Pires

Berlin High School’s Brendan Germano fields a ball in a victory over Plainville last week.

Redcoats were 5-2 heading into this week and Veleas thinks the two losses maybe shouldn’t have happened. “We lost to New Britain, 10-7, and

Hall, 8-2,” he said. “When you get seven runs, I figure that’s enough to win, but our new outfield let a couple fly balls drop that should have been caught and we didn’t pitch very well. “Then against Hall we trailed all day. It was the first day of our vacation, and it showed. Heck, we were down 3-0 before the National Anthem was over. But I’m never happy, even though we have played OK overall.” Berlin is led by pitcher Anthony Marzi who is having a terrific season. He’s 4-0, pitches to an earned run average of 0.56 and has struck out 56 in 25 innings. “He struck out 18 against Southington and I’ve never had a pitcher do that,” said Veleas, who has more than 400 career wins and five state championships. “Then he

‘Coats Notes said Stephanie Lapierre and Brittany Labbadia “have been doing very well for us so far.” The Berlin High School boys track and field team remained perfect on the season with a 80-70 victory over Central Connecticut Conference South Division foe Platt last week. The Redcoats improved to 3-0 with the win. “This was a very close meet,” BHS coach Rick Hanbury said. “The final scores don’t always show how close a meet really is; there were many individual battles that were won by the narrowest margins to produce this victory. The score shows a 10point win, but it was much closer than that.” Pacing the Redcoats against Platt were doublewinners David Campagna, Connor Hilbie and Nick DeLoia. Campagna tied personal bests in the long jump and the 100, while DeLoia set personal bests in javelin and discus. The solid distance team, led by Hilbie, continued its successful campaign. Hilbie

came back and struck out 14 against Plainville. He’s been great. He’s not overpowering, but he knows how to pitch and he throws strikes.” But Veleas also said that one pitcher isn’t going to be enough. “I can’t say to Marzi to go out and strike out 15 guys every time out,” said Veleas. “We need other guys to step up.” Veleas has just four players with varsity experience. After Marzi is catcher Zach Parsons, first baseman/pitcher Taylor Anderson and shortstop Brendan Germano. The rest of the team is inexperienced and make up the work in progress part of the club. Yet a couple of the new guys are doing very well. Junior left fielder Austin Barnes is hitting .522 through seven games and junior third baseman Michael Cowperthwaite is hitting .464 with a stunning 15 runs batted in over the

See Baseball, page 21

Super start improved his best outdoor 3,200 time by two seconds, and Ed Courchaine won the 800 for the first time this season to lead a BHS sweep in that pivotal event. Leading the Redcoats in jumps against Platt were Ryan Bisson, who cleared 11feet-6 in pole vault for the first time this season, Mark Jolley in high jump, and Campagna. Berlin’s jumping crew turned out to be the difference that afternoon. With the exception of DeLoia’s win in javelin “our throwers were not really pushed by Platt’s throwers, and the distance runners had a relatively easy day,” Hanbury pointed out. “So the real battlefield, today, was in the jumps — where the meet certainly would have been lost had they not all performed at their best.” Led by Nikki Kureczka, the Berlin High School girls track and field team easily bested Platt last week, 10244, to improve to 3-0. See ‘Coats, next page

Photo by Paul Salina

Senior captain Lindsay Erickson, pictured, and the Berlin High School softball team won five of their first six games to start the season.

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Major League Hadfield’s Sports Shop White Sox 4, Arkema Giants 0: Game-winner Hunter Tralli struck out five and scattered six hits in a complete game effort. Brendan Ebert and Zach Veleas had RBI triples for the victors. Ebert, Nick Mozzicato and Nick Perrone played solid defense in the win. Giants’ pitchers Andrew Charbonneau, John Beckman and Nick Naples combined to strike out 14. Hadfield’s Sports Shop White Sox 16, Roger’s Marketplace Orioles 3: Gamewinner Brendan Ebert struck out six in two innings of work. At the plate, Ebert had two hits and three RBI. Nick Perrone had two hits and scored three runs for the White Sox. Evan Cornwall scored three runs as well. Central CT Lawn Service

‘Coats Continued from page 19 Kureczka finished first in the 100 with a school-record time of 12.4. She won the 200, 400 and long jump events as well. Also performing well for the Lady Redcoats that day

Cardinals 11, Kiwanis Red Sox 2: Jared Gallagher had two homeruns, and Robert DeGroff and Josh Drost combined for five hits as the Cardinals rolled. Gallagher, Austin Withycombe and Drost took care of the pitching duties for the victors. Anthony Adamcewicz, Mitch Maslowski and Justin Kemmling pitched for the Red Sox. Maslowski generated two hits at the plate.

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U-10 girls Berlin United 4, Farmington 2: Cameron Michalek, Nikki Xiarhos, Julia Sisti and Courtney Vogel scored, Lisa Grieco anchored the defense, and Jess Gaetgens and Maeve McQuillan were solid in goal as Berlin topped Farmington.

were Kim Rasmussen (first place in high jump, triple jump and javelin), Kate Piotrowicz (first place in shot put and discus), Nicole Johnson (second place in shot put, third place in discus) and Liz Orsini (first place in pole vault, second place in discus). — Nick Carroll

Thursday, April 29, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen

Saratoga Slim handicaps the Kentucky Derby By Saratoga Slim Special to The Citizen

Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, with all of its beauty, drama, and dissonance, surely has nothing on the event that horse racing enthusiasts accept as the true rite of spring — the running of the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race, as with Derby’s from years past, offers horseplayers challenges, hope, and the chance to test their handicapping prowess against the best. Once again, I have been hard at work, vowing not to disappoint my fans. Like a monk, I have lived the past month in solitude, devoid of all of the pleasures in life. My days have been filled with toil — pouring over old

Baseball Continued from page 19 same seven games. Veleas is looking to Anderson and Sean Sylvester to pick up the pitching slack, something he said hasn’t happened yet. This is the Redcoats first season in the Central Connecticut Conference. The Northwest Conference was a good baseball league, but Veleas said he thinks there’s great potential in the CCC. “We haven’t seen everybody yet,” he said. “But having said that, overall the competition in the CCC is very good. The league

copies of the Racing Form, red pen in hand, trying to unlock a mystery that few will be able to decipher — subsisting on little more than the occasional mint julep to keep me focused on the task at hand. After a month of this painstaking anguish, I have cracked the code. I am ready to reveal how this year’s Derby will unfold. I’m convinced that the winner will come from the following group of horses — a group that I call “Saratoga Slim’s Derby Dozen”. When Eskendereya, the best 3-year-old colt in the world, was injured last week, this year’s Derby landscape was dramatically altered. The probable post time favorite will now be

Lookin at Lucky. This colt provides Bob Baffert with his best chance at winning the roses since War Emblem won the race in 2002. Although Lookin at Lucky has done most of his running on California’s synthetic tracks, he ran arguably his best race on traditional dirt in the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Conveyence, also trained by Baffert, has won five of six lifetime starts. However, his pedigree may be his biggest obstacle in getting

[Berlin plays in the CCCSouth] seems balanced. We still have our old rivals in Plainville and Middletown, but we now play Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern, Platt and Maloney. I think it’s going to be very good for us.” How much longer will Veleas stay on the job? “I still like it; it’s fun,” he said. “It’s enjoyable when you work at something and the kids get it. It’s very rewarding. My son tells me I have to stay until my grandson comes through, but I don’t know about that.” The competitive fire still burns. “That loss to Branford in the title game last year hurt,” said Veleas.

“That one really got to me. It was a tough loss [4-2] and it really got to me.” Berlin is on the road all of this week. After playing Bristol Central Tuesday at Muzzy Field in Bristol, the Redcoats were back at Muzzy for Bristol Eastern Wednesday and wind up the week in Meriden on Friday taking on Platt. In Berlin, whether a team is young or veteran, experienced or inexperienced, makes no difference. On everyone’s schedule, the Redcoats are circled an as elite team. See, people know all about Berlin baseball.

the 1.25 mile Derby distance. Like his sire Pulpit, Ice Box should not have any trouble running a mile and a quarter. This horse will be running hard late in the race for his trainer, Nick Zito. On March 20, Ice Box won the Florida Derby in dramatic fashion, passing 10 horses in the final .25 mile. On Derby day, I expect to see him passing many leg-weary foes as he barrels down the homestretch. Jackson Bend is another horse trained by Nick Zito. He was no match for Eskendereya in the Wood, and he has yet to win as a 3-yearold, but he is an improving colt. Sidney’s Candy, trained by John Sadler, is arguably the best horse in the West. He’s coming off of three consecutive graded stakes wins, including a dominating performance in the Santa Anita Derby. The only knock against him is that he has never run on conventional dirt. Super Saver is a horse who, not only has the pedigree to run all day, but who also appears to still be improving. He is lightly raced and has looked very sharp in his morning workouts. Su-

per Saver is the only horse in the field who boasts a win over the Churchill Downs track. He gives his trainer, Todd Pletcher, a legitimate chance at winning his first Kentucky Derby. Trained by Shannon Ritter, Endorsement is a lightly raced horse who has a ton of upside. His sire, Distorted Humor, has produced many top class horses, including 2003 Kentucky Derby-winner, Funny Cide. On March 28, Endorsement captured the Sunland Derby by running the final 3/8 of a mile in a blistering 36.45 seconds. If Endorsement can improve off of his winning Sunland Derby performance, then he has the potential to pull off a major upset on May 1. After running his first five races on synthetic tracks, American Lion tried old fashioned dirt for the first time in the Illinois Derby. He flourished on the dirt, going gate to wire in capturing his second graded stakes win. Mission Impazible is another colt trained by Todd Pletcher. He has only made four career starts, although he’s already notched a grad-

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Coderre’s hard work has paid off. A well-respected course for many years, Timberlin has continued to thrive since he came on. “The number of Juniors playing here has really increased, which is great,” Coderre said. “The men’s club is healthy, ladies’ club is healthy. Our revenues have basically stayed the same, and this year we’re way ahead.” Before he decided to work towards becoming a Golf Pro, Coderre spent nearly 30 years as an engineer. He made a great living, but his heart wasn’t in it. “Very scary,” Coderre said of leaving his lucrative career to chase a dream. But his late wife, who passed away two years ago, urged him to go for it. “She was a sweetheart. She was the one who let me do it. She went back to work and everything.” Five years after attaining

Coderre has 50 outings booked, each with anywhere from 30 to 160 golfers participating. “That brings in good income to the town, and that helps us to keep the rates lower for the residents,” said Coderre, who has been at Timberlin for five years. “We have to compete in the economy. We’re competing against public courses, and because of our conditions — I truly believe that we’re a really high-end public course — we can compete against some of these more expensive courses.” In the quest to keep Timberlin in tip-top shape, much upkeep was done during the offseason. Cart paths were improved, work continued on the bunkers, and 350 yards of drainage work was completed on Hole 1. Also, a two-tier tee was constructed on the 17th. Director of Golf Jonathan Zuk anticipates the new tee will be

Citizen photo by Nick Carroll

Timberlin Golf Course’s Jeff Coderre admits there’s more to the job of Head Professional than he anticipated. “I carry a briefcase; I never thought I would as a Golf Pro,” said Coderre, who is in his fifth year at Timberlin. Coderre is not complaining, however. pro status, Coderre was hired at Timberlin, which proved to be a good fit for him. “Great golf course, good people, friendly town,” he said.

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School News

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Mooreland Hill School open house

Michael Dooman, headmaster of Mooreland Hill School, recently announced the establishment of The Headmaster’s Award for Young Scholars, a meritbased admissions award for incoming student in grades four, five and six. Mooreland Hill School seeks students who possess good character, personal potential, motivation and who show promise of gaining from and contributing to the community. In addition, potential awardees must demonstrate high achievement on the standardized admissions test. Student recipients of the award may receive up to $5,000 in the form of tuition remission annually through the completion of their middle school education at Mooreland Hill School For more information, contact Kathryn West at (860) 223-6428.

Mooreland Hill School, 166 Lincoln St., has scheduled an open house for Wednesday, May 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. This is an opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, students, coaches and administrators, and learn about the Headmaster’s Award for Young Scholars program. RSVP to (860) 223-6428.

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Meeting The BHS Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. in the library of Willard Elementary School. All parents and volunteers are welcome. It’s never too late to get involved.

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Tommy P. Rakowicz of Berlin; Brian S. Freeland, Tyler D. Cunningham of East Berlin; Matthew T. Algiere, Miguel J. Labrie, Dominic M. Carlone of Kensington.

Griswold Elementary School volunteers were honored recently by the Connecticut Association of Schools. Pictured from left: Roberta Kramer, grade 5 teacher; Gina Lopreiato, parent volunteer; Joyce Mahoney, school librarian; Eric Carbone, assistant principal. Back row, Donna Morelli, parent volunteer; Martha Hershey, reading consultant; Deborah Lojko, parent volunteer; Lisa Michetti, grade 5 teacher; Laurie A. Gjerpen, principal.

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Xavier High School, Middletown, announced the names of local students to its third term honor roll. High honors Philip D. Corriveau, Brian T. Ford, Alexander P. Plochocki, Jeremy D. Dilzer, Michael V. Samulenas, Nicholas V. Zoccoli of Berlin; Matthew S. Pastuszak of Kensington.

Mercy High School, Middletown, announced the names of local students on its third term honor roll. High honors Shannon Carabetta, Molly Majewicz, Kara Sienkiewicz of Berlin; Nicole Muzio, Melissa Sanders of Kensington. First honors Chelsey Curren, Alina Gallupe, Sarah McLarty, Amanda Starr of Berlin; Jullian Wollman of East Berlin; Lauren Fazzino of Kensington. Second honors Ashley Golebiewski, Alyssa Lynch of Berlin; Elizabeth Bellandese of Kensington.

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Adventures of Tom and Huck: A Boy Comes of Age Craig Hotchkiss from Hartford’s Mark Twain House is scheduled to speak about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on Monday, May 3 at 7 p.m. This program is part of the Big Read, which invites neighbors to read and discuss a single book of American Literature in their communities and experience the transformative power of reading. The 2010 title is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Riverboat Ramblers The Friends of the BerlinPeck Memorial Library has scheduled the Riverboat Ramblers for Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the lower level community room of the library. The group presents 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. Early literacy storytime Early literacy storytime is a six week series of 30 minute programs with stories, flannel boards, fingerplays and a short film. Six literacy skills are involved, print awareness, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, print motivation and narrative skills. It is scheduled as follows: Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. for 3 ½ to 6 years – drop-in. Wednesdays: 10:30 for 3 years – drop in. Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. all ages – drop-in. The theme for the week of May 3 is families. Memories of the Berlin Turnpike Tuesday, May 11 at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. Join Ed Egazarian, John Nesklada, and Cathy Nelson in remembering the golden ages of the Berlin Turnpike. Remember when the turn-

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 29, 2010

Library News Superheroes

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library hosted a superheroes program over school vacation. Participants, from left: Hollie David, Samuel Turgeon, Andrew Helm, David Helm, James Morais, Sabrina Morais. pike was known as Gasoline Alley? What was your favorite restaurant, motel, or business? As early as 1687, the first Hartford to New Haven path was laid out by the General Assembly which included Berlin. On October 22, 1909, the Hartford-New Haven Turnpike was officially dedicated as the Berlin Turnpike. On March 12, 1957 the 5 mile stretch of Berlin Turnpike in Berlin had 23 motels, 21 gas stations, 25 restaurants, as well as 27 retail and service businesses. Bring your memories, stories, and photographs. Genealogy Group The Genealogy Group @ The Library, for people interested in learning about genealogy and family history, is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The group is intended for both beginning and experienced genealogists. 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. Health Information The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Consumer Reports on Health and

The Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Both are great resources for up-to-date medical information and advice and are available for patrons in our reference department. Online Employment Help Need help writing a resume or cover letter or inter-

Berlin Briefs ested in receiving online interview coaching? The library subscribes to JobNow, an online job coaching service. This service can be accessed from the library’s website www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” book sale at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. The book sale is open Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most books are only $1. Museum passes The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides passes to various local museums at either a free or reduced rate. These passes may be checked out with a library card for a three-day loan period. Available museums passes include Beardsley Zoo, Eric Carle Museum, Florence Griswold Museum, Imagine Nation, New Britain Museum of American Art, Wadsworth Athenaeum, Mystic Aquarium and more. Call (860) 8287125 or visit the library for more details.

Fancy Nancies at library

Berlin-Peck Memorial Library hosted a Fancy Nancy event during school vacation. Fancy Nancy is a series of children’s books about a girl who likes to dress up. Participants were, back row: Victoria Adler, Caley Balaban, Julia David, Isabella Marino, Hollie David, Emilia Miloszewski. Front row: Victoria Turcotte, Kaitlyn Nielsen, Emma Johnston, Kyla Barnes, Jenna Wenzel, Ashley Wenzel, Marina Vozvyshayeva, Julia Dempsey.

Farmers’ Market planning meeting The Berlin Farmers’ Market is seeking volunteers for Season IV market planning and assistance during market days. A meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 3, at 6 p.m. at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, 40 Chamberlain Hwy. Interested participants are asked to call the chamber at (860) 829-1033.

Camp open house

The Berlin-Kensington YMCA has scheduled its annual Camp Thundermoon open house for Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Pistol Creek property, 600 Spruce Brook Rd. This is the first summer that Camp Thundermoon will use the 77 acres of property, giving children and staff access to multiple programs. For more information about the Berlin-Kensington YMCA camp programs, including Little Explorers, a summer day camp for children aged 3 to 5, call (860) 8286559, visit www.nbymca,org or stop by the YMCA office at 365 Main St.

Tag sale items wanted The Berlin Historical Society is soliciting donations for a tag sale to be held on Saturday, June 5. Items may be dropped off at the Historical Society Museum located at the corner of Peck and Main Streets in Kensington on Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. If pick up assistance is needed, call Steve and Kate Kearns at (860) 8281891. The tag sale will be held at the VFW Hall in partnership with the Berlin Garden Club. All useable items other than electronic equipment and clothing will be accepted.

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Police Continued from page 23

drugs/alcohol, failure to obey control signal. April 11 Matthew Harper, 33, 32 Kasson Ave., Bethlehem, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test. April 12 Melissa Cyganik, 21, 44 Butternut Dr., breach of peace by assault. Miguel Martinez, 29, 54 Northview Dr., Middletown, breach of peace by assault. April 15 Franca Alicia, 19, 38 Dewey St., New Britain, engaging in pursuit, reckless driving, operating under suspension, operating a motor vehicle while using a hand held device. Patrick Jenkinson, 22, 84 Lamentation Dr., second-degree failure to appear. April 16 David McCann, 54, 28 Fenway St., West Hartford, breach of peace by threat, threatening. April 17 Jeffrey Lagana, 39, 82 Steuben St., Meriden, operating under the influence of

Derby Continued from page 21 ed stakes win in the Louisiana Derby. In that race, he ran his final eighth of a mile in a blistering 25.4 seconds. Although this horse will be quite a longshot, just remember that nothing is impazible. Awesome Act finished a well-beaten third in the Wood Memorial. I believe that he’s a better horse than what he showed on that day. He has adjusted well to the Churchill track and could be sitting on a big effort. After running on synthetics and then turf, Line of David gave conventional dirt a try for the first time on April 10 in the Arkansas Derby. Not only was he able to handle the change in surface, he was able to handle the eight other horses in the race as well; Line of David

drugs/alcohol, failure to grant row private road/drivieway. April 18 Douglas Skehan, 38, 48 Wyndy Brook Lane, Madison, disorderly conduct, other, evading responsibility in operation of motor vehicle, failure to drive reasonable distance apart by motor vehicle, use of improper high beams. April 20 Michael Letizio, 24, 131 Main St., breach of peace, falsely reporting an incident, s e c o n d - d e g r e e intimidation/based on bigotry/bias. April 21 Alex Rodriguez, 29, 75 Hill St., Meriden, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple. April 22 Maria Barberio, 42, 44 Maynard St., Putnam, forth-degree larceny from building. Steven Michaud, 42, 46 Bell St. Middletown, violation of protective order/non threat, third-degree assault, threatening, breach of peace by threat, sixth-degree larceny (general), interfering with an emergency call, disobeying signal of officer. got under the wire first, running his most impressive race of his career. If he has another improvement in him, he has the potential to hit the board at a big price on Derby day. If Devil May Care, who is cross-entered in both the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, decides to run in the Derby she would be attempting to become the first filly to win the “Run for the Roses” since Winning Colors pulled off that feat in 1988. The boys better not take this girl lightly. She has the speed, the grit, and the pedigree to win this race. As I stand underneath the Churchill Downs’ twin spires and peer into the future through my binoculars, this is the way I see it: Ice Box, Lookin at Lucky, Endorsement, Sidney’s Candy. (Saratoga Slim is a local horse owner and handicapper.)

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HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4 BR, 2 bath, recently renovated. $1150 + sec & utils. 203-938-3789 MERIDEN Lovely 4rm 1BR 2nd flr apt. FP in LR, dining area, galley kit & 1c det gar. Broad St., wood floors. $750/mo. Sec & refs req. NO PETS. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 2RMS 1st flr, $200/wk+sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 203-630-3823, 128pm www.meridenrooms.com MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 2RMS 1st flr, $200/wk+sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 203-630-3823, 128pm www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN - Hubbard Park 1-2 Bedrooms. Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $850-$950 mo. Call Chino 203-907-9276 or 203-296-4975 MERIDEN - Summer St. 2BR, new bath, new kitch, updated pantry, w/d, refs, $900/mo. 1st/last & sec. Call Sean 203213-5585 MERIDEN - WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 1 & 2BR Luxury condo. Laundry. $650-$850+util. No pets. Call 203-245-9493. MERIDEN -(2) 4BR apts, 1 first floor, 1 second floor. Stove & refrig. included. Call (203) 238-3908 MERIDEN 1 bdrm. Plus utilities. Off-street parking. $600 (203)270-5501

MERIDEN 1BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 Bedrm, Many Updates, Hardwood floors & appls. Off St Parking, Heat/Hot Water Included, No pets. $975 Mo + Sec. 203-631-6057

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 3 BR. Appliances. WD hookup. Newly updated. Convenient location. Section 8 approved. $1100. 203-376-3304 MERIDEN 3 BR. Clean, 1st floor. With fridge & stove. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Bunker Ave. $1025/mo. Sec 8 approved. (203) 671-3112

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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

WALLINGFORD $329,900 Spacious 3 family-exceptional conditonal! Newer kitchens and baths, updated plumbing, heating and electrical. All separate utilities. Wood flooring & CAIR. Linda 203265-5618

WALLINGFORD Wow! 3BR Ranch w/vinyl siding, therm windows, refinished HW fls, FP in LR, fin LL, eat in kit and CAIR! For the mere price of $189,900!! Kathy 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD-1,200 sqft bay avail in fenced in property. 20ft ceilings, 14x14 drs, bathrm, electric, heat & water. Great price! Call 203-272-4216

HOUSES FOR SALE CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

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!

Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750. Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN- 1BR Spring Special $650/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868 Offer ends April 30th MERIDEN- 2nd flr, newly remodeled, lg. 6 rms, 2BR, incl. add’l 3rd flr. Fridge, stove, microwave, DW, W & D in apt. Hdwd flrs, lg. yard, off st. parking. Dead end st. $1200 + utils. 2 mos. sec. dep. Refs. Credit check. (203) 314-9825 MERIDEN- Grove Street. 2nd flr, 2 bedroom, close to mall/DT. Includes dishwasher. $760 pus security. Section 8 approved. (203) 265-4664 MERIDEN- Studio apt. 2 rms, on busline. No pets. $625/mo incl. heat & electric. 203-982-3042

(860) 828-3958

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 Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org

MERIDEN-New Elevated Ranch. $349,900. 2,275 sq.ft., 3BRs, 3 full baths, finished bsmt w/FP. Galleria RE 203-671-2223 www.galleriahouses.com

Only $950

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MERIDEN-Fully furnished 3Rms, 1BR, LR, kit, prvt bath. $675/mo. Lease & sec dep req’d. Call 860-404-1871

MERIDEN- New & existing homes, condos, land. Visit our website. www.galleriahouses.com Galleria RE 203-671-2223

Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included

Meriden Reduced Rent

MERIDEN-2RM Efficiency. $525 mo + 1 mo. sec. & refs. Call 203213-5153 or 203-631-0105

NORTH HAVEN

HOUSES FOR SALE

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

WALLINGFORD North Plains Industrial Rd. Storage/Manufacturing units. 960, 1250 & 1500 SF Units. Call for prices. (203) 269-6023 ext 303

MERIDEN 32 Cook Avenue

MERIDEN-1 BR, off st. parking. Lots of closets. Avail. 4/10. Sec & refs req’d. $750/mo. Heat & HW incl. No pets. 203-238-7133 MERIDEN-2BRs $750mo + sec. Newly remodeled. Off-st parking. Convenient loc. E Side. No pets. 860-573-1182

MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $125/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591

HOUSES FOR SALE

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN Huge 5 BR Apartment Freshly painted. Ready to rent! Section 8 approved. $1350/mo + security. No pets. 203-650-0479 MERIDEN LARGE 2 BR, 5 RMS. Separate utilities. Off st. parking. No pets. Must see. Don’t miss out. $765/mo + dep. Sec. 8 approved. 203-537-1730. MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841

ROOMS FOR RENT

also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-2RM Efficiency $650. 1BR, $750. Utils incld. Lease & sec req’d. Call 203-235-6988 MERIDEN. 2 BR, 2nd flr, 4 rms, off st parking, refrig, stove, w/d hookup. Avail 5/1. $800/mo. 203-284-5843 MERIDEN. 3BR, 1 1/2 baths, New apt, walk-in closets, laundry room, 3rd flr, off st parking. 91 Lincoln St. 203-927-8215 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $135/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 SOUTHINGTON 2 bdrm, 1 bath. 2nd floor. Approx. 1,000 S.F. Quiet, near theater and restaurants. Call 860-276-8208 for more info. SOUTHINGTON EFFICIENCY First Floor. Near The Hospital of Central Ct. Utilities not included. References & security deposit required. 860-621-2693 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 2nd Floor Off-street parking $775 including utilities. 203-530-1840

WALLINGFORD 2 BR in apartment complex.WD Hookup. Carpet, hardwood & vinyl floors. $1200 /mo. Plus Utilities. Call Grace (203) 464-8066. WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 50 Lee Ave. 2nd floor, appliances, on street parking, no W/D hookups. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. 203-444-5722 WALLINGFORD 2BR, 1 1/2 bath. Large, Immaculate, modern, secure unit in the Town Center. Fully applianced kitchen, Central Air, w/w carpet. Off-st Parking $995. Lease. Sec. No pets. 203-214-8819

MERIDEN $220,000 Newly built 1726 sq.ft Townhouses offering 3BRS, 2.5 BA, Formal DR, 2car gar, deck Very popular complex. Galleria RE 203-671-2223 www.galleriahouses.com WALLINGFORD 20yr young Col. 3BR, 1 1/2b, wood flrs, CAIR, close to center of town. Babbling brook on side of property, applcd galley kit, 1st fl FR & more $234,900, don’t miss out on the tax stimulus. Call Kathy 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD 4 Sale By Owner About 2,300 sq. ft. lvng space, $295,900. Totally updated, Ctrl AC, 4BR, 2 1/2BTH, 2LR, in desirable, quiet nbrhood. Schools-Rock Hill Elem., Dag Middle, Lyman Hall H.S. Possible mother/daughter home. 203-988-6899.

SOUTHINGTON Condo for sale by owner. 2 BR, 1 1/2 baths. Georgetown Condominiums. $169,000. (860) 919-6263

HELP WANTED

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 3 full time positions available

WALLINGFORD Available North Main Street Victorian 3RMs, 1BR. 3rd Fl. $750 + utils. No smoking. No pets. Call 203-269-5973

Customer Service Rep Executive Assistant Shipping Clerk

WALLINGFORD-1st flr, 2BR, remodeled, glass porch, $900/mo. 3rd FL 4 Sm Rms Sec. $650/mo. No pets. Credit ck. Owner/Agent. 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD. WHITTLESEY AVE - 2 BR, 5 rooms, 1st floor $1100 plus utils, inc Fridge, stove, washer dryer hookups, off St parking, no smoking/ pets, good credit, 2 month security. Jerry 508-758-6927

MERIDEN Immaculate CB Cont w/3 car gar, lg bonus rm, finished walk-out bsmt, HWF & beautiful detailed molding throughout. New appls, HWH & oil tank. $349,900. Call Vicki 203235-3300

MERIDEN Well maintained Ranch located on cul-de-sac offers inlaw, 2FP, HWF, updated kit w/newer appl, recently replced roof, siding, windows & ext doors suitable for any style. $229,900. Vicki 203-235-3300

For growing company in Meriden. Fast paced environment. Experience required. Attention to detail critical. Brand-Nu Laboratories, Inc. 377 Research Parkway Meriden CT 06450 Send resume to resumes@brandnu.com Fax: 203-235-7163 EEO / AA

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770

Housing Authority of the City of Meriden

WLFD-2BR, 2nd fl, lg rms, huge kit., (2)12x14BRs. New bathrm sun porch. No pets. $950/mo+dep. Refs. Quiet nghbord. 203-996-4281 leave msg

Is searching for a full-time Leased Housing Specialist for the HCV program. Section 8 Rent Calculation and Eligibility Certification required and one year experience with knowledge of HUD regulations/ requirements or comparable experience. Position requires working with the public with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish required. College degree is preferred, required High School diploma or GED, with full computer use capabilities including not limited to; MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and property management software. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, full benefit package included.

WLFD-3BR, 2nd fl, hdwd fls, newly renovated, new windows. WD hkup. Off st parking. $1300 + sec. No pets. Cred ck. Avail Now! Sec 8 approved. 203-535-1162

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN - Beautiful updated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit Townhouse. East side. Hardwood floors, tile, carpet, granite counter tops, fireplace, built in bookshelves, family room. Must be seen to be appreciated. $249,900. Call 203-634-1542

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec or call 203-630-3823 128pm, www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec or call 203-630-3823 128pm, www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Clean, Furnished Rm. Share kitchen, utilities. Bath w/Jacuzzi. Washer/dryer. On bus line. $140 per week. 203-537-1772

MERIDEN 2 Family at 317 Elm St. $199,900. Clean with many updates. Oversized 2 car garage. Call Ed at (203) 560-2903

WALLINGFORD What a nice home! 3BR 2b Raised Ranch, corner lot. FP and walk-out & FR in LL, garage, nice deck off dining area. Come see, lovely curb appeal & more, many updates REDUCED $296,000. Call Kathy 203-265-5618

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 29, 2010

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED JUNK REMOVAL- Estates, House cleanouts, garages, attics, yards, basements. Sr. Discounts. You point, we take! Lowest price guaranteed! Don 203-235-1318

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Clean Estates, home, attic, bsmt, gar, yd. Free estimate. Spring C/U. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218 GARY wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

ATTORNEYS

Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code

CARPENTRY HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.

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J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 DECK Building, sheds, lawn maintenance, power washing. Senior discount. Licensed & insured. Call Alan (860) 6815412 CT Reg. # 673428. ADDITIONS Decks, Garages Finish basement, complete home improvement & repairs. Free est. 203-238-1449 CT# 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.

K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193

FENCING

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

GUTTERS

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887 HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs Call today for free estimate. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

HANDYPERSONS

One call does it all. Siding, Roofing, Additions, Windows. Fully insured. No job too big or too small! (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

CONCRETE & CEMENT NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240

DECKS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 WOJCIK H.I. - For all your interior & exterior remodeling needs. Quality Workmanship. (203) 823-8800 CT Reg# 619082 NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808

Home Doctor Minor to major renovations. Kit., baths, repairs. Since 1949. Using GREEN TECHNOLOGY. We Do It All! 573358. 203-639-8389

HOUSE CLEANING

CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325 SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Mowing, Roto, Home & Yard Maintenance, Painting, Small Repairs, etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824

CLEANING SERVICE One Time Free Cleaning for new clients only. I’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 299-6611

JUNK REMOVAL

DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, homes, attics, basements, gar, yd. Spring C/U, Landscaping. Free estimates. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218 10% off if you mention this ad

Pete In The Pickup For All Your Junk Removal Needs 203-886-5110

HOME IMPROVEMENTS KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

LANDSCAPING T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

QUALITY Work-Reasonable Rates Complete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307.

LANDSCAPING AND MORE SPRING CLEANUPS Dump Runs, Mowing, Rototilling and More. Great rates!! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511

MASONRY

WALTER’S LANDSCAPING Mowing, Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients welcome. Comm/Res. Free est. 203-619-2877 or 203-440-4421

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 26 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups, Lawn cutting Top Quality Work. Comm/ Resid. Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. Call 203-235-4139 Ct. Reg.# 0626708

LAWN mowing, Spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub pricker & tree removal. Gutters cleaned, Junk Removal. Free written est. Don 203-235-1318

MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing. Spring clean-ups, brush, tree & pricker removal. Hedge trimming. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. 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 PROFESSIONAL landscaping service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

PLUMBING

J.A. GOMES PLUMBING LLC Specializing in both small & large jobs. Water heaters, boiler repairs, garbage disposers, toilets & faucets. CT Reg #204060. Call John 203-500-5224 / 203-284-9744

JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

CASCIO MASON Chimney Repair, Sidewalks, Walls, Brick Work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-935-6213

Quality ● Clean/Neat ● Honest! A guaranteed job at a good price! Days, Nights, Wknds - Same Price

ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808

AMERICAN MASONRY Veneer (Brick, Stone, Block), Concrete, Stucco, Steps/Stairs, Repair. Free est. 203-755-9469 or 203-982-3087 CT Reg #577098 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281

Fahey Plumbing & Heating

203-235-1383 POWER WASHING CHESHIRE POWERWASHING Now made affordable. Full house or spot washing. Fences & decks. Olsen Powerwashing. Free estimates. (203) 272-2699 WE work well with com and res property owners. We wash decks, walls, walkways, vinyl siding, wood & alum siding. Lic 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885

HEATING & COOLING

MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

LANDSCAPING

MIRKEL PAINTING Exteriors from $899. Powerwashing decks. Popcorn ceilings. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS

JT CONSTRUCTION

203-238-1953 before 5pm Mon-Fri

EXCAVATING

WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 DECK Building, sheds, lawn maintenance, power washing. Senior discount. Licensed & insured. Call Alan (860) 6815412 CT Reg. # 673428. NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950

LAWN & GARDEN LAWN Mowing. Weekly, biweekly, monthly. You decide. Please call (203) 630-2152 ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC. Lawn care, cutting, trimming, seasonal cleanups, etc. Affordable, insured, reliable. 203-687-1347 PROFESSIONAL landscaping service. We provide landscape design, planting, hedge trimming, mowing, clean ups & more. #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160

PAINT PRO’S Interior/exterior painting. Powerwashing. Free estimates. (203) 537-7060

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008

PAVING STEVENS PAVING - All asphalt maintenance. Sealing & crack fillling. Comm & Resid. 10% Spring discount. No job to big or small. work guaranteed! Ct Reg #625979 860-816-2020

D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

FUDA CONSTRUCTION LLC All Paving , concrete & excavation needs. Driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curbing. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. CT Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303

OTHERS Wash - We Clean! Gutter black lines, green mold, black mildew, dirt, grease, grime gone! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

ROOFING

O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

Thursday, April 29, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen SUMMER BASKETBALL PROGRAM

ROOFING

SIDING

ORTIZ ROOFING & SIDING Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774. 203-935-6213

Referees - Responsible for enforcing rules impartially and officiating in an area of expertise which requires knowledge of the game and strategy of sports in order to control the behavorial response of players, coaches and spectators. Ability to work in a team environment. CT Driver's License and Insurance and transportation required. Summer Program runs for 6 wks $25.00 hr/10 hrs/wk. Email your resume to hr@newopportunitiesinc.org or apply @ New Opportunities of Greater Meriden (NOGM) 191 Pratt Street, Meriden, CT 06450 EOE

FREE GUTTERS With Every April/May signing.

203-284-0137 Reg #558927 $1000 OFF lowest estimate for April/May signings.

203-284-0137 Reg #558927

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★

Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

FIDERIO & SONS

★★★★★★★★

Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

203-639-0032

203-237-0350

Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

CT Reg. #516790

JT CONSTRUCTION Siding, Roofing, Additions & Windows. 25 yrs experience. Fully insured. No job too big or too small! (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM

Roofing, Siding & Gutters Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084 PROFESSIONAL roof clean service We remove unwanted black streaks mold mildew moss from your roof shingles. # 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

“We Do Everything” #572776 CALL BEN (203) 671-7415 ROOFS R US Repairs Seamless gutters Get 30% Rebate up to $1,500 on NEW Cool High Tech Shingles. Since 1949. 573358. 203-639-8389

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

SERVICES OFFERED

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

www.nucor.jobs with code: NSCT01

BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

TREE SERVICES GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

PAYLESS ROOFING

Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. a subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, the nation's largest steel producer and the world's largest recycler of scrap steel. NSCT is looking for Roll Mill Metallurgist. Qualifications and duties include: 1. Understanding of the Roll Mill process and all associated processes 2. Experience interfacing with customers. 3. Experience in and knowledge of Physical Metallurgy 4. Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems 5. Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgic Engineering or similar technical field. Nucor offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and is an EEO employer. Qualified Individuals should apply at

LANDSCAPING AND MORE Tree Removal & much more. Shrub & hedge trimming. Give us a call - we do it all! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511

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MEDICAL CAREERS Polysomnographic Technicians We are seeking technicians to work in our rapidly growing Sleep Medicine department. Under the direction of the clinical director, the incumbent reviews medical information with patients, explains study procedures and orients patients to the sleep center, prepares and calibrates equipment, and performs sleep testing and analysis. The successful candidate will have completed an accredited polysomnography program, or have other medical experience, i.e. respiratory therapy, emergency medical technology. CPR, First Aid certification, and some physical demands required. Gaylord Hospital is a not-for-profit long term acute care hospital specializing in the treatment of medically complex patient, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. Competitive salary/benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. a subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, the nation's largest steel producer and the world's largest recycler of scrap steel. NSCT is looking for Entry Level Production Positions. ● Safety & quality oriented. ● Proven team player. ● Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs repetitively. ● Must be able to stoop, bend, climb and perform physical duties. ● Must be able to conform and adapt to harsh environments Working overtime, weekends, shift work, and some holidays are required. Nucor offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and is an EEO employer. Qualified Individuals should apply at www.nucor.jobs with code:

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Call Center Agent: Full Time M-F, Ambitious, independent worker with attention to detail. Must be able to adjust to change quickly, have computer knowledge and previous phone customer service experience, Please contact Valerie 203.284.6040 Ext 112

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Modern machine shop has need for an experienced mill set-up person (5-10 years). Candidates must be proficient with Fanuc controllers on a 4-Axis mill (5-Axis a plus!), be able to read blue prints, and have the ability to perform first piece inspection to supplied operation sheets. Good communication skills for interfacing with Engineering required. Benefits include, medical/dental, paid holidays, 401K. Apply in person to Jarvis Airfoil, Inc. Route 17, Portland, CT 06480 or email resume to hr@jarvisairfoil.com.

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HELP WANTED Retail Sales and Service Representative Cox Communications has immediate openings. 6 months previous commissioned retail sales and customer service experience required. Wireless sales strongly preferred, Bilingual (English /Spanish) a plus. Base plus commission potential of 40k/yr. Retail hours with one weekend/weekday off. Please apply at: www.cox.com/coxcareer Job # 33193 ROOFERS: for commercial roofing, 1 yr experience necessary, call Jim 860-209-2739

WAITSTAFF The Orchards at Southington is seeking individuals to fill part time waitstaff positions. Candidates must be organized, have the ability to work in a fast paced, food service environment. No experience necessary. Will train the right people. Must be available to work between the hours of 11am-7pm, including weekend & holiday coverage. Apply in person:

34 Hobart St Southington, CT 06489 WAREHOUSE/ DRIVER Person needed for building materials distributor. Previous exp. in building industry preferred. HS diploma & proof of clean driving record required. Full-time position w/competitive pay & health benefits. Apply in person at Northeast Lumber Sales Inc., 140 Golden St, Meriden, CT 06450

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