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Barwikowski featured Memorial Day speaker The Berlin Veterans Commission is honored to have LTC Gary Barwikowski as the guest speaker for theMemorial Day program. LTC Barwikowski is the father of Nicholas Barwikowski, 1st LT U.S. Army, who was guest speaker last year. LTC Barwikowski was born in New Britain, and after finishing school, went on to the University of Hartford where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. LTC Barwikowski has been serving his country for 28 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, 22 years as a commissioned officer. During his period of service he has served in Bosnia, Kosovo, and was on the first wave into Iraq. His present assignment is Civil Liaison Team Chief (TPU) 304th CA BDE Philadelphia, Penn. His current occupation is Supervisor, State of CT, Dept of Corrections, Parole & Community Services Division. LTC Barwikowski has at-

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LTC Gary Barwikowski tended the following schools: Infantry, Civil Affairs, Combined Arms/Services Staff School (CAS3), and the United States Army Command & General Staff Course. LTC Barwikowski was commissioned a 2LT in 1986 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in January 2007. His decorations, service medals and Badges include: Bronze Star (to/2 Oak Leaf Clusters) Meritorious, Ser-

Family and friends from around the region gathered at the Patel residence on Norton Road for a Festival of Colors event May 10. The Hindu spring holiday season is know as Holi and activities culminate with a ritual of throwing colored dye (and sometimes colored water) at people. The festival is popular in India and other countries with a large Hindu population. There are many legends associated with the festival which depict the triumph of good over evil. The Patels have been hosting the party locally for six years and about 125 people attended including many from the Indian community in Berlin and surrounding towns as well as family from throughout the eastern United States.

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Amanda’s Pandas find comfort in creating Relay team By Robert Mayer Managing Editor Just as any woman 6 ½ months pregnant would be, Amanda Brini was tired. She worked as a physical therapist in Rhode Island, so her commute from home would sometimes take a toll on her. It was taking more and more of a toll as she inched closer to her due date. Brini had some routine blood work done because of her fatigue. Doctors thought she might have anemia, but the blood work came back to show something much

worse. Brini had low counts of both white and red blood cells and was diagnosed with autologous leukemic blasts (ALB) leukemia on Jan. 18, 2009. “She was fine. We did not have one clue she was sick,” said her sister-in-law Amy Brini of Berlin. “It seemed like one day she was here and then she was gone. Amanda Brini died in February from complications from the disease. She was just 26-years-old. In her memory, Amy Brini See Relay, page 9

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Big things brewing at Berlin Fairgounds Lions prepare to host Music Festival, Wine Tasting By Robert Mayer Managing Editor

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The Berlin Lions Club had a many ideas going into this year. Two of them were to use the Berlin Fairgrounds more often and raise more money for the Lions Club Charities, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving charities throughout the Berlin Community. Two events are hoping to do just that. The Berlin Music Festival is scheduled for June 13 at the fairgrounds and the first Wine Tasting is set for June 27 also at the fairgrounds. The Lions are billing the Music Festival as “Central Connecticut’s Premier Music Festival.” This years festival will feature a variety of national and local blues, country, and rock and roll bands. Music that everyone will enjoy. This year the event will be held to benefit the Connecticut Lions Low Vision Center and C.R.I.S. Radio. The schedule is: noon and 2 p.m. Stone Canyon Band; 1 p.m. The Bluelights; 3 p.m. Professor Harp; 4 p.m. The Al Copley Band; 5:15 p.m. Sean Carney; 6:30 p.m. John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band; 8 p.m. Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band.) Local charities are also getting involved in the Music Festival, as well. Several are selling tickets to the festival. Out of the ticket sale, $5 will go directly back to the organization that sells it. Berlin UpBeat, Willard Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 5, Berlin Historical Society, Berlin All Night Graduation Party and Berlin Relay for Life are all selling tickets to the Berlin Music Festival. Tickets are also available at The Pineloft Café, Kensington Opticians, Roger’s Marketplace and Kensington Auto Service.

The Lions have teamed up with Berlin Spirits for a wine tasting that will be large by any standards. The Lions will welcome five vendors for beer alone and over 25 vendors for wine. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the commercial building at the fairgrounds with free parking in the north lot. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for wine viewing with the pour beginning at 7 p.m. “The great thing about the wine tasting is it is being run by the Lions Club charities and that means all the money you spend on tickets is tax deductable,” said Lions spokeman Ron Bosco. “We are very appreciative to Frank and Tom at Berlin Spirits for working with us on this to generate funds. “It is a very difficult economy and a tough time to get sponsors for charitable events. We were looking for other ways to make money for the Lions Charities arm and came up with this idea. We are hoping it will be the first of many for years to come.” Bosco said you don’t have to be a wine connosieur to enjoy the wine tasting. “When you walk in you will get a booklet with all the wines from each vendor and basically a shopping list,” Bosco said. “There will be everything there from a $2 bottle to a very expensive bottle of wine. You can make notes on the booklet if you want to buy one of the bottles that you taste there. “Berlin Spirits doesn’t get anything from this other than some great exposure. Frank may get some new customers and the vendors who come in may build their customer base but all the money goes to the Lions Club Charities.” Tickets are available to Berlin Spirits, Roger’s Marketplace, Kensington Opticians and Kensington Auto. They will also be available the night of the event.

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‘Pat on the Ridge’ provides huge donation It’s the nation’s largest one-day food drive and, this year, one especially generous person in Berlin made the largest donation her mail carrier had ever seen. May 9, the Saturday before Mothers Day, was set aside by the National Association of Letter Carriers for its annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — designed for people to help those in need right in their own city or town. In its 17th year, the activity is supported by the U.S. Postal Service and several other sponsors. Letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns collected nonperishable food donations as they walked along their routes. The food goes to community banks and pantries for distribution. Nearly 1,500 local NALC branches in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, participate.

The concept of feeding the nation’s hungry apparently hit home for one woman who lives on Kensington Post Office postal worker Joe Motta’s route on Worthington Ridge. Keeping her identity anonymous, she’ll just be referred to as “Pat on the Ridge.” But Motta said her donation was noteworthy and ought to be recognized. Pat called prior to the big collection day to tell Motta she had a few bags and to make sure he could take them all. “She had five then and was putting more together,” he recalled. He told her that was fine, he’d pick them up and put them in the truck. She gave every year, and like many on his route, made sure Motta had a good haul. When he showed up, he found an unexpected bounty. “She had 12 or 13 bags full of food all packed out in front,” Motta said. He guessed she understood it “was a bad year” —with the economy in tough shape — and went all out.

“This year she went above and beyond,” he said. “Everybody on my route tried to give, but I thought that was outstanding… it was very special.” Motta said the food drive routine is to put the food in the back of the truck and take it back to the post office to be weighed before delivering it to the food pantry. He said a couple of carriers who have the day off, and a couple of retired workers, pitch in to make runs out to the trucks to bring the supplies in if the trucks get too full. Typically, the Kensington Post Office collects about 8,000 pounds of food. On the national scale, in 2008, NALC collected 73,113,915 pounds of food from postal customers bringing the total for the first 16 years of conducting the drive to nearly one billion pounds of food. “This Stamp Out Hunger drive is a tradition entering its 17th year,” said Postmaster General John E. Potter. “The generosity of our customers has filled food banks

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Community service a family affair for Lapierre By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

The spirit of volunteerism is a family value for a Berlin mother and daughter who have shared the top posts at local civic organizations. Rita Matukaitis was president of the Newington Junior Women’s Club about 30 years ago and she often took her young daughter Christina to meetings. Christina got involved in the Newington “Juniorettes Club” and eventually became president of that group. Now Christina is Christina

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Lapierre and she was installed May 6 as president of the Berlin Junior Women’s Club during a meeting at Shuttle Meadow Country Club that included the installation of a new board, as well. Lapierre, a club member for the past three years, was elected by the membership. She will take over from current President Heather Edelson and serve for one year. “You teach your children young about volunteerism and they tend to carry on with it in their life,” Matukaitis said. Club activities were always going on at home and around town. Lapierre remembers going along with her mother to club events and she was there at the beginning when the juniorettes was launched. “I did learn through those activ-

The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin held its annual Spring Banquet and Installation Ceremony on May 6 at Shuttle Meadow Country Club. Pictured is the new Executive Board for the Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin 2009-2010. From left: Isabel Chirico, treasurer; Lisa Mowry; Patty Tzetzo, recording secretary; Christina Lapierre, president; Kathy Varley, vice president. Missing from photo: Jill Varley, asst. treasurer. ities,” she said. “Starting at age eight, I remember going with her to meetings and working on all the volunteer projects. So growing up in my family, it was always about volunteering…giving your time back.”

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What qualities make a good president? “Integrity is a big one,” Lapierre said. The Berlin Junior Women’s Club is affiliated with the Connecticut organization of Junior Women’s Clubs. The local group has

been around since 1965 and there about 20 active members as well as associate and retired members. Raising money for scholarships and helping individuals and organizations are all part of their efforts. There is also a state project that local groups assist with, too. Lapierre is looking forward to entering her goals as president into the “red book”, a journal that “holds the history of all the different things the presidents wanted to do.” For her, “The biggest thing is increasing membership and getting the club to be more recognized in the community,” she said. One way to do this is “to increase the number of community-based projects and have people become more aware the club is there — rebranding the club again.” Lapierre said building membership will include getting “more young moms who want to be a part of it and vol-

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EDC hopes for consistent zoning on Turnpike By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

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on the Berlin Turnpike are now zoned Berlin Turnpike or BT. This zone is proposed to be called BT-1 The plan proposes modest changes to eliminate permitted and special permit uses and to increase the maximum building height and floor area ratio. Some properties now zoned General Commercial or GC are proposed to be zoned BT-1. The result will be to eliminate some permitted and special permit uses and to increase the maximum building height, maximum floor area ratio and minimum lot size. Some properties now zoned BT or GC are proposed to be zoned BT-2. This change would result in a significant reduction in the number of permitted and special permit uses to limit uses to mainly office, retail, restaurants, personal services and motels/hotels. Again, the changes would increase the maximum building height, maximum floor area ratio and minimum lot size

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As part of its inititive to improve major commercial arteries in Berlin, the Economic Development Commission is bringing forward a plan to modify zoning regulations and the zoning map for areas of the Berlin Turnpike and in the vicinity of the turnpike — such as nearby commercial areas on Deming Road and Woodlawn Road. A variety of changes are proposed for the several different turnpike zones, such as: the minimum lot size, building height and use. Among other things, the changes will make zoning along the turnpike more consistent. The public will have several opportunities to have input into the plan. The EDC held the first public hearing on the matter May 18. Next, the EDC will consider that input and then make its recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commis-

sion. It is anticipated that PZC will consider the proposed changes and schedule a public hearing on these as part of its deliberations. In addition to bringing forward the proposed zoning changes, the EDC has been instrumental in getting approval for design standards for the Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road downtown areas and also the Berlin Turnpike. Copies of the suggested zoning map changes and proposed amendments to the Berlin Zoning Regulations are on file and available for inspection in development services at town hall. The information is also available on the town’s web site at www.town.berlin.ct.us under Boards and Commissions, Economic Development, Berlin Turnpike Zoning Proposals in the index. Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney provided a summary of the proposed changes. A number of properties

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Kindergarten registration forms have been sent for all children who will reach the age of five years on or before December 31, 2009, as well as any children already five and not registered in school. If you have a child in this category and have not received a registration form, please contact the Board of Education office at 828-6581. If you have already received a form, please return it as soon as possible.

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The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is accepting registration for its 27th annual Berlin Chamber Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, June 15 at Shuttle Meadow Country Club. The tournament format of play is a scramble with a shotgun start. The day includes registration at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m., golf at 12:30 p.m. and dinner. Registration fee includes greens fee, cart, golf, lunch and dinner at the club with a gift bag donated by Chamber sponsors. Tournament contests include a “Hole in One” contest, team placement prizes, closest to the pin, longest drive and double your money. Proceeds from the tournament fund the William S. Thomson Memorial Scholarship. For more information, to participate, sponsor a tee sign, volunteer or make a donation, contact the Chamber at (860) 829-1033.

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The Berlin Police Department has received a $500 donation from the Joseph Manzi Foundation to be used to support child car seat clinics. The Police Department hosted a clinic on May 2 at the Stop & Shop parking lot, 1135 Farmington Ave. The clinic was a big success. With the help of officers from Newington, and Rocky Hill Police Departments and volunteers from the Central Connecticut Health District over 30 car seats were inspected and installed. Two car seats were replaced free of charge. One was because the car seat had expired and the other was because the child was too big for the seat being used. The Manzi Foundation’s generous donation will be used for supplies and equipment to support future child car seat clinics. Officer Catherine Grady is pictured accepting the donation check from Beverly Manzi, Joseph Manzi’s mother.

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A number of emergency fire calls to McGee Middle School this year have turned out to be relatively uneventful. But officials say they can’t take any chances and must respond fully. The town’s superintendent of public buildings says problems due to the age of the facility may be a contributing factor to the issue. The most recent event was May 12 when several trucks were dispatched from the Kensington Fire House after a fire alarm at the school was activated. The incident was quickly resolved. Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Odishoo said there have been nine calls in the past five months and all of these have been “for legitimate reasons.” Odishoo said the calls originated with teachers or other staff who have noticed a suspicious odor and subsequently pulled an alarm. The calls were not triggered by an odor or smoke activating an alarm. Schools don’t have the kind of metering devices fire fighters have and therefore expert help must be called in to determine the nature of suspicious odors, he said. “We haven’t gone up there for anything unnecessary,” Odishoo said. “We’d rather err on the side of caution. If they pull the alarm (the fire department) is responding.” Typically, the event requires that about 750 students and staff be evacuated from the building. For example, Feb. 24 students were evacuated and again a week later on March 4 due to suspicious odors. Several attempts to reach Principal Brian Benigni for comment were unsuccessful. Odishoo said at one point there were two calls related to a problem with a burned out motor. The first call did not result in the emergency crew being able to locate the origins of the odor. On the second call, it was discov-

ered a motor had “seized up” in an area of the building that no one had been aware had housed a motor; a ceiling space outside the computer center. In other instances, it appears that odors external to the facility are being “picked up from the outside” and becoming noticeable inside the school, Odishoo said. McGee has been in the midst of trying to correct problems with air quality related to the heating, air-conditioning and ventilations systems, primarily those in the building addition. The system was professionally cleaned recently and plans are underway to replace the inadequate HVAC units. Superintendent of Public Buildings John Pajor explained how those problems could impact the fire alarm issues. They may be related “not directly but remotely…historically we have problems when we move from heating to cooling season and from cooling to heating season. When we make these changes in the ventilation system it will drastically improve the air quality.” “There have been various calls with different reasons for each call,” Pajor said. “Two or three were unfound-

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

‘Talent for Benefit’ show raises $1,000 for Relay For Life

Berlin High School students showcased more than their talent when they took the stage at the first ‘Talent for Benefit” show held at the high school. They demonstrated generosity and community spirit by donating talent show proceeds to Relay For Life of Berlin. The event, part of the American Cancer Society’s signature national fundraising program, 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 drama club organized and produced the ‘Talent for Benefit’ show,” said Ruth Jarusinsky, Berlin High School English teacher and drama club adviser. “About 30 students participated in the production, which raised nearly $1,300. Inspired by member Katie Vandrilla, a senior who is also a leukemia survivor, the club decided to donate $1,000 to Relay For Life of Berlin.” Former and current can-

Inspired by member and leukemia survivor Katie Vandrilla, second from left, front row, the Berlin High School Drama Club made a $1,000 donation to Berlin Relay for Life. The money was raised by their “Talent for Benefit” show. cer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, civic organizations, and the public are invited to help fight back against this deadly disease. Participants camp out at the Berlin Lion’s Club fair

grounds, and when they are not walking in the Relay, they are taking part in fun activities like inflatable bouncers or games for kids, mingling with friends and enjoying lively music. Entertaining the crowds

on Saturday will be six local bands including The Pine Loft Players, Cruz Machine, Alabama Lo-Fi, Fountain Head, The Butch Taylor Band and Brother Sleeze, who are all donating their time to this important cause. “Relay For Life brings the progress against cancer to the forefront,” commented Annie Salgado, Relay trichair, and cancer survivor. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have dealt with cancer themselves. I am urging other survivors to join me and register for the survivor lap and special survivor luncheon following the lap to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Survivors may contact me directly at salgado217@sbcglobal.net to register.” For more information To learn more about forming a Relay for Life team or volunteering, visit www.RelayForLife.org/berlinct or contact Kate Barton, trichair, Relay For Life of Berlin, at 860-828-8809 or

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dimensional requirements. For example the required front yard will be larger and lot coverage less. The CCD zones are used in along Farmington Avenue and New Britain Road where there were many small commercially zoned lots. This will change the one CCD zoned area on the Berlin Turnpike to make the zoning pattern for the turnpike more consistent. For more information about the proposed changes, contact Jim Mahoney at (860) 828-7005.

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great that we will be able to put this into the baby book. It will show her daughter that her mom didn’t give up, but she stood up and fought.” Gianna Brini is now fourmonths-old and got to spend a month and two days with her mother in the hospital. She came home to her father four days after Amanda’s funeral. “We started this in her memory but I was nervous about asking people for money,” Amy Brini said. “I just sent out an e-mail to the people on my e-mail list and hundreds of dollars came in within a day. It was amazing.” Amy Brini wants people to remember her sister-in-law for her courage and caring. “She was caring and loving and if she was still here she’d be at the Relay for Life because that’s the kind of person she was,” Amy said. “I remember we were having my son’s third birthday party in December. One of the people at the party told her he was having problems with her foot. So there she is, six months pregnant kneeling on the ground and working on his foot because she was a physical therapist. She grabbed a pen and paper and wrote down some strengthening exercises for him to do to feel better. She always, always put other people before her.”

up at 3 a.m. with intense pain in her chest. “We thought it was just a rash from the chemo but she was in terrible pain,” Amy Brini said. “We rushed her to the hospital and she had gotten necrotizing fasciitis, the flesh eating disorder.” Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the tissue that covers the muscles (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis is also referred to as “flesh-eating” bacteria because these tissues often die rapidly. “They performed surgery on her chest to try to take the bacteria out but then they had to go in and take some more out,” Amy Brini explained. “Her immune system was compromised by the chemo and she could no longer fight it. Her passing was bittersweet because as much as we didn’t want to let her go, the next few months would have been terrible for her. She wasn’t going to suffer anymore.” When asked if she was worried about being at the Relay so soon after her sisterin-law’s death, Amy Brini answered with a firm: “No.” “We have found the more we talk about it and talk about her the better we feel,” she said. “Her husband, Daniel, has said it is really

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“Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School is scheduled at the Berlin Congregational Church Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.; at the Kensington Congregational Church Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Bethany Covenant Church Monday, July 6 through July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Wacky Sports Camp is also offered at Bethany Covenant for children entering grades 1 - 5. Vacation Bible Camp is designed for children ages preschool-5th grades. (Early bird registration is available through June 1 at Bethany Covenant Church.) For more information, call Carol Cyr at Berlin Congregational Church at (860) 8286586; the church office at Kensington Congregational Church at (860) 828-4511 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org/summercamps or call Colleen Kim at (860) 828-3637.

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Several priests celebrated their 50th anniversary as parish priests recently. They were ordained May 7, 1959 at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Hartford. Pictured, from left, Rev. Edmund Nadolny, Sacred Heart, East Berlin; Rev. Henry Cody, St. Timothy, West Hartford; Rev. William Traxl, retired; Rev. Eugene Kilbride, retired, Rev. Henry Frsascadore, retired; Archbishop Henry Mansell; Rev. Joseph De Carolis, retired; Rev. Thomas Berberick, Sacred Heart, Kent; Rev. William Killian, retired; Rev. Timothy Meehan, St. Therese, North Branford. Banquet and Installation of Officers for Wednesday, June 3 at Confetti’s Restaurant, Plainville. Social begins at 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. Menu is a full buffet with carving station. Cost is $19. Make checks payable to St. Paul Ladies Guild, return by mail

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M a b e l (Granquist) Zytka, 82, of N e w Britain, widow of Anthony Zytka, died May 14, 2009 at Jerome Home in New Britain. A lifelong New Britain resident, she was daughter of the late Nels and Judith (Nylander) Granquist. She graduated from New Britain High School in 1945 and was a bookkeeper at Traveler’s Insurance Company in Hartford for 15 years. She had also worked at Berson Oil and Moore Medical in New Britain. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, New Britain and the former Lydia Unit at the church. She was former treasurer of the New Britain League of Women Voters and worked with Dorothy Turnrose registering voters for many years. Surviving is a daughter, Karen Rustico and her husband Robert of East Berlin; a brother, Nels A. Granquist and his wife Shirley of Manchester; two grandchildren, Adam and Amanda Rustico; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by a son, Anthony David “Tony” Zytka. Services were held May 18, 2009 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, East Berlin. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First Lutheran Church, 77 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 or to St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church.

Arline M. (Cote) O’Leary, 87, of West Hartford died peacefully on May 3, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. The widow of Daniel R. O’Leary, Sr., she was known to those who loved her as Ma, Grandma, Grandma Gigi, “Mrs. O” and friend. Born Sep. 26, 1921 to Joseph and Marie (LaCasse) Cote and raised in East Berlin with her 11 brothers and sisters, she attended Berlin High School and graduated in 1939 as secretary of her class and was voted “prettiest” and “Most popular.” She and Dan were married on June 21, 1941 and their loving marriage continued for 55 years until Dan’s passing in 1996. They were the proud owners of the former Shannon’s Restaurant in Hartford’s south end and over the years celebrated many special occasions there with family and friends. Both lovers of baseball (and The New York Yankees), the couple sponsored many men’s and women’s softball teams in the greater Hartford area, and “Mrs. O” could always be found at the games rooting on her men and women. Arline’s greatest love, however, was her family; her beloved husband Dan and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to whom she dedicated her life. She is survived by her son Daniel, Jr. of Rocky Hill; daughter Kathleen St. Pierre and her husband David of Chester; son Kevin, Sr. and

his wife Jodi of West Hartford, and son Timothy and his partner Dr. Robert Lussier of Middlefield. She was predeceased by her beloved son James, whom she missed dearly. She also leaves grandchildren Patricia Clark and her husband Christopher and their children Kelly and Kerry of Rocky Hill, Margaret O’Leary and her partner Jeffrey Betts of Ulster Park, N.Y., Patrick O’Leary and his wife Penny and their children MaCaila, Cassie and Sage of Colchester, Daniel O’Leary III of Rocky Hill, Melissa Harrelle and her husband Norman and their children Kyle and Nicole of Lisbon, David St. Pierre and his wife Lisa and their children Dylan, Richard and Cody of Griswold, Kevin O’Leary, Jr. of West Hartford and Kathleen O’Leary of Rocky Hill; her last surviving sibling, her sister Lorraine Cote of New Britain and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A special thank you to the staff and residents of Greystone Retirement Home in Portland for their attentive care and love for Arline these past two years and to the staff of Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit for their compassion in caring for Arline in her final days. Services were held May 7, 2009 from the SheehanHilborn-Breen Funeral Home, West Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, West Hartford. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

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Eric Olander Eric Olander, 96, of Cromwell, formerly of Kensington, died May 11, 2009 at a local convalescent home. He was the widower of Hazel (Anderson) Olander. Born in Kensington, he was the son of the late Arvid and Alma (Anderson) Olander. He was a dairy farmer for many years and after retiring he hauled milk for the Ferndale dairy and Guida’s dairy. He was a member of Bethany Covenant Church where he served on the Diaconate, the Christian Education Board and was the Superintendent of Sunday School. He was a role model to his family and all who knew him. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Mildred and Mike Snowden of Bethlehem; his grandchildren Erik, Todd, Willie Snowden, Douglas Olander and Lori (Olander) Miller and nine greatgrandchildren. Eric’s son, Richard Olander, predeceased him. Services were held May 13,

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, May 21, 2009

Senior Happenings AARP Classes The Senior Safe Driver classes, sponsored by Berlin AARP Chapter 3035 are schedule for Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Both classes must be attended to receive the coupon for car insurance premium discount. Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. These are the final classes scheduled until the fall. For more information, call Barbara Dixon at (860) 8286295.

Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month. This year’s theme is “Living Today for Better Tomorrow.” The Senior Center has scheduled the following activities in celebration of the Older American Month.

Wednesday, May 27 – Pet and Music Therapy: Complementary Therapies featuring David Santoro, OTR/L, executive director from Southington Care Center, who will give an in-depth review of music and pet therapy at 1 p.m.

Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Grant programs The Department of Community Services offers trips to Berlin seniors through a grant from the Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation. The grant pays for all transportation and 50 percent of the event admission/ticket fee for residents age 60 and over who qualify within the following guidelines: individuals $1,733/month; couple $2,333/month. Households requesting admission/ticket subsidy must complete an

Annual Income Declaration Form. The following trips are offered. My Fair Lady – Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The trip includes lunch at The Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, Mass and an afternoon matinee of “My Fair Lady” at the Stageloft Repertory Theatre in Sturbridge, Mass. Transportation is by deluxe motor coach. No refund after May 31 unless a replacement is found for your seat, 23 tickets are available. Cost is Berlin residents (no subsidy), $57; Berlin residents (with subsidy), $28; non-residents (includes bus fare), $78. Sign up at the Senior Center.

Health clinics 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 scheduled for May is blood pressure screening on Tuesday, May 26 from

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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. June 24 — Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. July 22 — Newport and lunch cruise. Aug. 18 — Hu Ke Lau Restaurant and dinner theatre. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Radio City, New York City. Nov. 13 — Radio City , New York City. Dec. 2 — Williams Inn Christmas.

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Monday, May 25 Senior Center closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 Painters drop in, 9:30 a.m.; Exercise class, 10 a.m.; Blood pressure screening, 12:45 p.m.; Life Folio checklist, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 Ceramics class, 9:30 a.m.; Crafters group, 10 a.m.; Aromatherapy Pet Therapy and Music Therapy program, 1 p.m.; Quilters drop in, 1 p.m. Thursday, May 28 Country/Western line dancing, 10 a.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m. Friday, May 29 Yoga class 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling, 11:15 a.m.; History of Berlin, 1 p.m.; Bridge drop in, 1 p.m.

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Senior Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Requested donation is $2. Monday, May 25: Senior Center closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26: Cream of vegetable soup, crackers, all beef franks, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, ice cream sandwich. Wednesday, May 27: Sliced hot meatballs on grinder roll, sweet potato fries, garden salad, peaches and pears. Thursday, May 28: Salmon boat with dill sauce, buttered noodles, Harvard beets, whole grain bread, fresh fruit. Friday, May 29: BBQ chicken quarters, baked beans, corn on the cob, garden salad, corn bread, watermelon.

New Citizens Kaylin Rose Stein Jason and Kimberly Stein of Kensington announce the birth of their daughter Kaylin Rose on Feb. 26, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Kaylin’s maternal grandparents are Ronald and Donna Filipek of Kensington. Her paternal grandparents are Doug and Connie Stein of Ledyard.

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Steven and Amy (Funk) Gaudet, formerly of Berlin, announce the birth of their daughter Ava Whitney on Feb. 24, 2009. Ava joins her sister, Adrianna Grace, 2 ½ years old. Ava’s maternal grandparents are Diane and Bill Funk of Berlin. Her paternal grandparents are Peter and Sharon Gaudet of Bristol. Her maternal great-grandparents are Alfred and Grace Callegari of Berlin.

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Spring is hard to enjoy with asthma and allergies

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people have asthma, there is a link between the two diseases. Over 70 percent of people with asthma also have allergies. Both are immune reactions caused by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Allergies are exaggerated reactions of the immune system to substances that normally cause no symptoms in most people. Reactions may involve the skin, the eyes, the digestive tract, or the respiratory system. Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the lungs that causes difficulty breathing. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and tightness in the chest. No matter what causes an allergic reaction, the process that occurs in the body is generally the same. A person is exposed to a substance to which he or she is especially sensitive. The very first time this occurs, the body produces antibodies to fight against the effects of the allergen. (Common allergens include pollens, molds, certain foods, dust, animal danders, cosmetics, insect ven-

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Library News by an adult. The children’s library is open on Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. Book discussion The Book Discussion group is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. as follows: June 1, The Falls; June 29, Small Island. All books are available at the Berlin Free Library.

Berlin Free Library A Cutting Garden The Berlin Free Library on Worthington Ridge has scheduled “A Cutting Garden” for Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. The program includes a discussion of how to use garden flowers in an arrangement for different occasions. Nancy Byrne of Johnson’s Garden Center is scheduled to speak. Refreshments will be served. A free will donation will be accepted. Hours Adult library hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Children’s library hours: Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. On Wednesday mornings “Morning Storytime” is offered from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for pre-school children. It includes stories with fingerplay, songs, and a craft. An adult must attend the program with the children. On Wednesday evening children’s librarian, Martha Neault, invites you to “Twilight Tales”. Children are invited to attend every Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Children must be accompanied

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Letters to the Editor Get the facts straight

To the editor: In response to Hank Pustelnik, The Berlin Citizen, May 7: In many countries that have socialized medicine, the total cost is less than ours. There are people who die in this country because they can not afford the cost. The number of people in the medical profession who now support socialized medicine has risen. If you are against socialism, you must be against Social Security and Medicare. There are 30 million people in the country without any medical insurance, because of cost. If you are really interested in this country’s health and medicine, I can supply you with some very insightful reading. Albert R. Brandish Kensington

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To the editor: Friends of Berlin Animal Control would like to thank the Moose Club 183 in Berlin for allowing us to hold “Italian Night” at their club. It was a huge success and the money raised will help spay, neuter and vaccinate animals at the municipal shelter and in FOBACs care. A very special thanks to Jimmy for his great cooking and hard work and to Daryl for making it possible. Mrs. Berardozzi, we could never thank you enough for the homemade sauce and meatballs. Thank you to all who attended the fun evening of Italian food, desserts and music! Carolyn Mitchell FOBAC

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Government Meetings

Tuesday, May 26 Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2

Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Monday, June 8 Board of Education, B.O.E. Room, 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m.

Town Council out of touch on trash

To the editor: So the Town Council is talking trash again (pun intended). It seems to me that they are yet again so out of touch with what the citizens of Berlin want, that the current controversy does not surprise me one bit. They almost unanimously voted for the automated collection system. But, while I was out collecting signatures, I personally only ran into one person who was for the automated system out of the 20 I spoke to. And just to add that his reason for liking the automated system was that he could throw anything away that he wanted, meaning hazardous, being that no one would be able to check it while it is being picked up by a robotic arm instead of a human. That means the people almost unanimously denied the new system. Question, what town does our Town Council represent? If they had asked the citizens what they thought about this, instead of just trying to sneak it in, then I am sure we could have avoided all this controversy. I do say sneak it in because this is not a new topic. This has been around for 10 years. It is not new. I am particularly concerned with the mayor’s out of touch point of view as well. He says that he “prefers the conventional method,” but yet he is vehemently voicing his disdain for those of us who are trying to do what’s best for the people of Berlin. And the fact that he says we only have a year of conventional trash collection left is ludicrous. As a trash company, you will lose the contract of picking up trash for an entire town because they will not go over to automated, when you

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Letters Continued from page 16 have been doing it conventionally for years? I am sorry, that is ridiculous. There is more than one company that picks up trash, I’m sure they would be more than happy to receive a contract for a whole town’s trash collection. I do also like the part of the Mayor’s rant about how the other Mayor’s he spoke to were “astonished” that the citizens of Berlin would question going to the new system. I don’t think so. I think that they were astonished in the fact that we actually stood up to the council and voiced our concern and did something about it. The fact that we will not go silently and conform like sheep probably puts a bad taste in their mouths, now seeing that they too can be questioned for their back room deals and lobbied votes. I am sorry, if you can prove to me that we would save a substantial sum of money by doing this, then maybe I would reconsider it, but to add more work and inconvenience to our already full lives for some out of town company to increase its profits at our expense is just dumb. I ask this question, if we are getting $500,000 in free containers, doesn’t that raise a flag somewhere that the return on that investment would be substantial? There’s no such thing as a free lunch, well that is, unless you are one of the overcompensated employees of this town. We have enough problems in this tough economy than betting on an uncertainty. Now I do understand that in some towns the automated might be a positive, like New Britain, where it is a crowded city with a high rate of renters, but we are a rural community, with many people with long unpaved driveways and a high elderly population. So I do not see how the Mayor says that it is cost effective and cleaner. I know that those containers are heavy and smell horrible because they cannot be easily

cleaned and the lid needs to be kept closed and can’t be aired out. If you left it open then you would be adding water to the “tipping fee,” the cornerstone of the council’s argument for automated. I do like the five percent number, they just got it wrong. They said we may save up to five percent on tipping charges, but five percent is actually the number of voters in this town that I found was for automated trash pick up. Ken Robitaille Berlin

What’s the point? To the editor: It has become painfully apparent that Republican Town Chairman David Evans has decided that he will write a weekly letter to this newspaper, ramble on and on about everything and anything regarding the Democratic council majority, and desperately hope that something will resonate with the voters. I have a newsflash for Mr. Evans. The Democrats have won the last three elections by overwhelming margins, because the voters in this community are pleased with their message and their performance. The voters remember six years ago, when the last Republican majority brought this community to its knees with their scorched earth policy of governing. They remember that it was Mayor Salina, and his Democratic administration that was able to stabilize town finances and restore much needed town and education services. They recognize that over the last six years we have had grand list growth, debt service reduction, open space preservation, a reduced mill rate, the hiring of an outstanding town manager, a streamlined and more efficient Town Hall, and a restoration of respect and dignity to town government. Perhaps Mr. Evans should spent more of his time looking inward, and try to determine why so many independent and forward thinking individuals have deserted his party because of the narrow minded philosophy of the Republican leadership. In 1995, I had the pleasure of serving with Mary Jean Agostini and Eileen Meskill, on Berlin’s

first Town Council. It was Republicans and Democrats working together in a spirit of cooperation, as Berlin transitioned to a new form of government. Mary Jean and Eileen did not always follow the Republican playbook and were gone after one term. The pattern has continued to this day, with the recent defection of Will Watson and most recently, Bob McGee. From a purely selfish standpoint, the Republican meltdown over the last several years has made my job quite easy. Looking at the bigger picture however, it is apparent that the lack of a strong two party system is bad for Berlin and, in fact, diminishes us all. Fred Jortner Democratic Town Chairman

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Some didn’t return home By John Puzzo Special to The Citizen A “LRRP’s in contact” call over the radio net would send ripples through Artillery FDAC (Fire Direction And Control) bunkers. Batteries of big guns with names like, “Bad News,” “Cold Sweat” and “Canned Heat” would elevate their tubes, shove ‘Joe’s’ into their breeches, and pack powder awaiting the pull of the lanyard that would commence a Ranger fire mission. Life and death was on the line. Air assets mustered - pilots and crew chief ’s flight checked their ships, door gunners checked their weapons, jet turbines whined and Huey slicks with the doors removed lifted into the sky on the leading edge of wings that chopped at the air. Night or day, in bad weather and clear, another impossible feat of airmanship would be performed by 4th Division air crews who earned undying admiration from Rangers whose lives they saved every day simply by doing what they were trained to do: ‘Fly the mission.’ On the other side of eternity rest the fallen of Vietnam’s battlefield, forever ‘youthful and strong, loving and loyal,’ and there they look back on a nation that betrayed itself out of a generation of heroic influence - and lost something of itself in the process. 35 K Company/75th Infantry LRRP’s and Rangers died in the line of duty in Viet Nam, 10,000 miles from home and in defense of the liberty of another race of man. These intrepid young men had made the ultimate sacrifice. They didn’t return home to teach the finer and the ordinary points of life to the children they didn’t father and weren’t there to do so for the children they had. They did not return to mature in their lives and take their places in the towns, farming communities, and cities they came from. They didn’t live to bury their parents, see their children marry, coach

little league, run for town council, or influence events they never saw. For them, there were no parades, no 4th of July picnics, school plays, concerts, or recitals. They died ‘forever young,’ and forever in the heroic pose known to a choice few in the history of human events: as defenders of what is right and true and worth defending. In a massive contradiction that affected a generation of Americans, the veterans of Viet Nam were labeled fools for going, barbaric for participating, and somehow inadequate for losing. Yet, as history has proved, the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, living and died who served in Viet Nam achieved a moral triumph. What they did lives as a privileged inheritance from those taught by long example that to achieve liberty is rare, to keep it, costly. The anti-war movement in America, an integral part of the Communist ‘Unified Front’ established by Ho Chi Minh was neither pacifist nor anti-war. Those who protested the war own a portion of the dubious victory they helped the North Vietnamese Army achieve in South East Asia. The gulag re-education camps in South Viet Nam, bloodbath of millions in Cambodia, millions of refugees who fled communism, and the continued ethnic cleansing of Montagnard and Hmong Laotian hill people by Communist forces are your legacy. We did all we could to prevent those things from happening. The battlefield in Viet Nam was not lost. It was abandoned to the darkness, but not by those who fought and died there for freedom, for Viet Nam, and for each other. Excerpt from Puzzo’s book, ‘The Historical Origins and Activities of Company K (RANGER), 75th Infantry (Airborne), “The Highlanders” available May 31 through Executive Press, Plainville, and distributed by New England Books.

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Northeast Utilities Wonder Bar brings back memories plans expansion By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

Northeast Utilities recently announced plans to expand its Berlin campus calling the move “a sign of its commitment to the town.” The plan calls for an expansion of a building off Selden Street near the main entrance to the Berlin campus. An application was filed April 30 with the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting permission to construct an 18,500 square-foot, three-story addition off the south side of NU’s Berlin South building. “NU is the town’s largest employer and taxpayer, and I am very pleased with NU’s new investment here,” said Mayor Adam Salina. “It clearly signals the strong commitment of NU’s operating companies – Connecticut

Light & Power, Yankee Gas Services and its transmission group – to the Berlin campus. In these difficult economic times, this expansion provides a much-needed boost of confidence to our community. We look forward to continuing our long-standing, productive relationship with the company as it expands and serves the needs of our state and town well into the future.” A press release from the company stated that the proposed construction would accommodate the increasing business needs of NU’s transmission business. If the application is approved, construction could begin in September and be completed during the fourth quarter of 2010.

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A recent story in The Citizen referenced the Wonder Bar, a local resturant located on the Berlin Turnpike back in the day. Shortly after that story ran, a resident stopped into The Citizen office and dropped off an old menu from the eatery. The staff found the bill of fare entertaining and wanted to share its contents with our readers — and like us, you’ll be sure to say how times have changed when you see these prices. Unfortunately, we don’t know the era the menu is from, perhaps one of our readers will have that information. There are plenty of clues. “The Wonder Bar Inc. — Berlin-Meriden Turnpike” menu lists a four digit number. Just “6874.” It boasts that “for your protection we have installed the latest Colt Autosan Dish and Glass and Silver Sterilizer.” (Attempts to date the menu from the introduction of Colt Autosan technology had thus far been unsuccessful.) A guess from these prices would be the 1930s. For your dining pleasure there are appetizers such as: fresh shrimp cocktail or antipasto — 35 cents; Soup D’Jour 15 cents; Celery & Olives — 25 cents; or a chilled fruit cup for 15 cents. Check out the specials: open steak sandwich, vegeta-

bles and potato 60 cents; and other hot entrees from 50 cents to 65 cents. How about a slice of pie and a cup of coffe for 10 cents each? Cheese and crackers is another dessert option, but that costs 25 cents. From the persepctive of 2009, where a $15 lobster roll is par for the course, the Wonder Bar seafood selections — “when in season” — feature some incredible buys. How about a broiled lobster dinner for 85 cents? Or a fried lobster dinner for a dollar. A fried mixed seafood plate was also a dollar and soft shelled crab on toast was 50 cents “Italian Dishes” run to either spaghetti or ravioli. No pasta. But spaghetti and a half broiler for 90 cents is one of the pricier offerings. Regular spaghetti and meatballs goes for 40 cents. There are steaks, chops and chicken and an entire section of “roasts.” At prices like these: a prime rib of beef a’jur dinner for 75 cents; fillet mignon dinner for $1.00; lamb chops for 75 cents. The cocktail and wine list provide a real trip back in time and the menu dutifully warns that “the law prohibits the sale of liquors to minors.” The drink categories — besides cocktails and high-

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Mooreland Hill School recently held its Fifth Annual Mural-a-thon, The Art of Healing, to benefit the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. More than $2,200 was raised for the hospital’s Joy of Art Program. Mooreland students, faculty, parents, alumni and friends painted 25 colored mural panels to be hung in the hospital’s Outpatient Corridor and Aquatic Rehabilitation Center. Pictured, from left: Sarah LeDuc of Berlin, Jessica Peluso of Farmington, Sophie Shebat of Rocky Hill and Mei-Li Cellino-Jacques of Plainville.

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Berlin Briefs School records to be destroyed In accordance with the Berlin Public Schools procedures relative to Confidentiality of Education Records, as mandated by both state and federal regulations, students’ confidential records should be destroyed when the data are no longer relevant for the provision of educational services to the student. Confidential records are, in no event, retained beyond six (6) years following a student’s graduation, or the graduation of the class to which he/she belonged. Confidential records record students’ special education testing and program; these are not regular school records. Pursuant to these procedures, the confidential records of students who were, at any time, members of the graduating class of 2003 will be destroyed on June 15, 2009. Students have the right to inspect their records prior to destruction. Upon receipt of a written request, an appointment will be made for a staff member to explain and interpret all educational data. If desired, a copy can also be made available to the student. This does not include students’ high school cumulative files. Please do not call the high school. Former students or their parents should send written requests to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Berlin Public Schools, 238 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037, only if the student had a special education file.

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The Berlin Democratic Town Committee has scheduled “A Night at the Theatre: fundraiser for Thursday, June 11 at The Connecticut Cabaret Theater, 31-33 Webster Sq. Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the production of “It’s Only A Play” begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. All are invited to attend. For reservations, call Ed Egazarian at (860) 828-0635 or Christine Fairwood at (860) 690-6347.

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Thursday

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Troop 24 enjoys many activities and camping throughout the year. Stop in or 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 Troop 41’s Scouting program and participate in camping, skiing, whitewater rafting, backbacking and more. For more information, visit or call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. Berlin Garden Club– The Berlin Garden Club has scheduled a container gardening program for May 21 at 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Master gardener Marie Lipski is scheduled to present the program and demonstrate techniques on container gardening. Proceeds from a raffle and bake sale will benefit the Berlin Garden Club scholarship for a Berlin High School seniors as well as local charities. Admission is free. For more information, call (860) 828-1689. SEPTA – The Berlin Special Education Parent Teacher Association is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Berlin High School media center. All parents, grandparents, caregivers, community members, educators and administrators are invited. Robert F. Deasy, Jr. and Beth Rasmussen of Unified Sports are scheduled to speak. Refreshments will be served. For

more information, contact Sally Scheyd at (860) 2291135 or at Berlinsepta@gmail.com Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic, Northwest Catholic at Chippanee GC, 3 p.m.

Friday

Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their businesses. For more information, call (860) 680-2972. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at Rocky Hill, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. Rocky Hill at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. New Britain, Simsbury, Avon at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

Saturday

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. 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 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) 828-7629/ cell (860) 9442471. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Fairfield Warde at Tetreau/Davis Field, 10 a.m.

Monday

Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Farmington at Tunxis mead Park, 1:30 p.m. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Haddam-Killingworth at Sage Park, 7 p.m.

Tuesday

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, 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. Troop 44 offers a full scouting program including outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing and hiking, as well as opportunities to earn merit badges and pursue advancements towards the Eagle rank. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258. 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

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, May 21, 2009

and have some fun! For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 8290169 or Rose Swenton (860) 828-7629/ cell (860) 944-2471. 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. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic at Peck Park, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf – BHS vs. Farmington at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

Wednesday

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 more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 8290169 or Rose Swenton (860) 828-7629/ cell (860) 944-2471. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. Middletown at Blackledge, 3 p.m.

Thursday

UpBeat Town Picnic – UpBeat has scheduled its annual town picnic for Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Berlin High School, rain or shine. The public is welcome to this free event and enjoy free hot dogs, soda and pop-

corn. Entertainment is provided by the McGee Middle School and Berlin High School jazz bands. Ronald McDonald, raffles, kid’s raffle and a silent auction are featured. Free shuttle bus transportation is available from Willard Elementary School. Kensington Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Community Center, room 4, for a business meeting. Following the meeting, members will car pool to “Murray Gardens” in Glastonbury. The Murrays have four acres of gardens, divided into smaller gardens, concentrating on the use of textures and color. For more information, call (860) 828-6760. Varsity Girls Golf – Guimares 2 player Best Ball at Lyman Orchards, TBA.

Saturday

Berlin Free Library – The Berlin Free Library on Worthington Ridge has scheduled “A Cutting Garden” for Saturday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. The program includes a discussion of how to use garden flowers in an arrangement for different occasions. Nancy Byrne of Johnson’s Garden Center is scheduled to speak. Refreshments will be served. A free will donation will be accepted.

Sunday

50’s Drive-In – The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled the 2nd annual 50’s Drive-In for Sunday, May 31 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Christian Education members will take your dinner order at your cars dressed in 50’s outfits. Hot dog or hamburger dinner is $6, milk shakes, $2. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

The Buzz Around Berlin

Pausig honored Karen Pausig of Kensington was the recipient of the “Who’s Who Among Students” award recently at Springfield College. Criteria for the award include academic excellence, community involvement and participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Pausing is also a member of the National Honor Society of the psychology department. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology recently and plans to work with Marrakech, Inc.

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The Hubbard School Daisies, Troop 6332, welcomed Capt. Michelle Mayer, United States Air Force veteran, to speak to the girls about her experiences in the Air Force. The Daisies also worked on their Memorial Day parade banner, putting the names of 50 Berlin Veterans on the 50 stars in the US flag. The names are from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. The pack leaders chose the names randomly from the memorial on Worthington Ridge, but gave preference to family members of the Daisies, and those killed in action, MIA, women or names they recognized from East Berlin, Hubbard Elementary School recently held a skating where Hubbard School is located. There are the names of three women, including night at Champion’s Rink in Cromwell. Pictured are: Mayer. The girls in the photo are Carli Michaud, Kaitlyn Cano, Samantha Tralli, Marlen Paszkowski, Caylie Whiteside, Julia Swiatek Skylar Bassett, Rebecca Mayer, Amy Kuckel and Taylor Edman. Missing from the photo are Julia Daddario and Megan DeGroff. and Samantha Tralli.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

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All town departments are scheduled to be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no refuse and recycling collections on Memorial Day. Both collections are scheduled for one day later for the remainder of the week.

YMCA Camp Open House The Berlin-Kensington YMCA has scheduled a Camp Open House on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 143 Percival Ave. (the former Knights of Columbus building). Information regarding Camp Thundermoon as well

Engagement as Little Explorers, a new camp designed for children ages four through six, will be available. Activities include games, fun and food. Everyone, new and old campers alike, are invited to attend. For more information, call the Berlin-Kensington YMCA at (860) 828-6559.

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Community Gardens need supplies

The Hatchery Brook Community Gardens is still need some help with the wish list before the opening date of May 30. Some items are difficult to obtain, so any help is greatly appreciated. Priority items are straw or mulch hay for the paths between the plots, cinder blocks to support the water barrels, and bark mulch for the perimeter flower beds. Any assistance will be acknowledged. Only three plots remain available; two 5’ x 10’ and one 20’ x 20’. Applications are still being accepted at the Berlin Town Hall, Room 7. For more information, contact Pat Bigelow (860-205-6723) or email hatcherybrookcommunitygardens@gmail.com.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, May 21, 2009

Rugged stretch does nothing to slow Berlin By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen They are rivals, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get along. The Plainville Blue Devils and the Berlin Redcoats, longtime rivals on the baseball field, took their rivalry to the Baseball Hall of Fame last week. While they competed on the field — Abner Doubleday Field, no less — they enjoyed each others’ company on the bus and in activities off the field. “The kids were great,” said Plainville coach Bob Freimuth. “They acted like gentlemen in the hotel and everywhere we went. The kids got along real well.” Berlin coach Leo Veleas expected as much. “The kids know each other,” said Veleas. “They play together in winter ball and have played against each other. They were great. They conducted themselves with pride and professionalism.” Berlin has done the Cooperstown trip before, and since the trip a couple years back, Veleas said that parents have been asking about doing another one. “It’s not as easy as maybe it looks,” said Veleas. “It’s an expensive trip. You have to find someone willing to pay for the rooms and to pay for half the bus. Bobby and I have been friends for a long time so I asked him if he’d like to go and he said he’d love to. So we did.” Before the teams played each other, they toured the National Baseball Hall of Fame on a day that new inductee Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox was in the house. Berlin, which has Class L state championship aspirations, won the game, 8-2. Heading into this week, the Redcoats were 13-2 and headed for a very high seed in the state tournament rankings. Plainville was 9-5, but had won five of its last six, and Freimuth is happy where his

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Berlin High School’s Brendan Germano makes a play Monday night at Zipadelli Field. The Redcoats defeated RHAM, 2-1, to improve to 14-2. club is. “As I said earlier in the season, we have to scratch for runs,” he said. “Our pitching and defense have been good, but we have to do some unorthodox things to score runs. We do stuff with runners on first and third and we did a squeeze bunt the other day with the bases loaded and it got us two runs.

“Yeah, some of it is unconventional, but we do what we have to do to score. We scratch and claw and scramble. But we have to.” The Blue Devils have gotten the expected good pitching from D.J. Voisine and from Eric Zapatka, who pitched a strong game over Northwest Catholic last week, a club that beat

Plainville earlier in the season. Plainville had a game Monday night with East Catholic and had other games with Sports and Medical Sciences Academy of Hartford and at Middletown Friday night at 7 p.m. “I’m happy with nine wins,” said Freimuth, whose club is the defending Class M

state champion and will play in the M tourney again this year. “When we get to the state tournament, who knows? Maybe we’ll hit for a couple of weeks.” Berlin has been on a roll and last week swept four games. “It was a nice week for us,” said Veleas. “We came back Friday night from the trip and had to go to a car wash Saturday morning before getting on a bus to play St. Paul. I was worried we might have a letdown, but the kids responded well.” The Redcoats blasted St. Paul, 14-1, to cap the undefeated week. Like Plainville, Berlin has very good pitching. Matt Carasiti is 5-1, with an earned run average of 1.07, Anthony Marzi is 5-0, 0.22, and Mark Bordonaro is 2-0. “Marzi gave up his first earned run Saturday,” said Veleas. “He doesn’t throw the ball hard, but he throws strikes.” Marzi has struck out 54 and walked just three this spring. What Berlin does that Plainville doesn’t do quite as well is hit the baseball. Carasiti is hitting .458 and Bordonaro is hitting .350 to lead the club. And catcher Chris Morin went 5-for-5 against St. Paul. “Joe Balowski is starting to hit the ball the way we know he can, too,” said Veleas. Berlin has an interesting week as the season winds down. After the Redcoats hosted RHAM Monday night, they were slated to play Middletown at Sage Park Wednesday and play at Rocky Hill Friday afternoon. “We’re 13-2, but it’s always the same,” said Veleas. “If you don’t show up, if you think you can win by throwing your gloves on the field, that’s when you get beat.” So far, both Plainville and Berlin have taken nothing for granted.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

’Coats Notes

Photo by Paul Salina

Berlin High School’s Mackenzie Freeland slides into home Monday night. The Lady Redcoats lost to visiting RHAM, 5-1, in 10 innings. Three days prior, Berlin fell to host Plainville, 9-0.

Be‘devil’ed again By Nick Carroll Sports Editor For the second time in less than a week, the Plainville High School softball team dealt Northwest Conference foe Berlin a loss. On Friday, six days after topping Berlin 4-2 at Sage Park, the Lady Blue Devils pounded the Lady Redcoats, 9-0, at Alumni Field. Katie Treado went the distance in the rematch. The game-winner struck out six and allowed just one hit, which she gave up to the very first batter she faced. “Much of our success is due to Katie Treado stepping up and pitching complete games for the team,” PHS coach Jen Micowski said. “Katie is definitely stepping into her role as a leader of this team.” Treado received plenty of help from her offense against visiting Berlin. The Lady Blue Devils, who improved to 10-5 on the year, churned out 13 hits. Berlin’s Lindsay Erickson was tagged with the loss. Paige Owens — one of four freshman in the Lady Redcoats’ starting lineup — notched her team’s lone hit. Berlin, the defending NWC champion, fell to 10-5 on the season. The Lady Redcoats have lost three of their last four games. “We definitely have not played good softball over the last few games,” BHS coach Jason Pires said. But as rough a stretch as it has been, Pires sees a silver lining. “(We) can still finish strong and have a great seed for the conference and state tournaments,” he said. “We have the talent to do very well, but we don’t have a lot of room for error and, right now, we are not playing the way we are capable of playing. Hopefully, starting tonight (May 18) against RHAM, this will change.” Update: Berlin began this week on a down note. On Monday, the Lady Redcoats lost to visiting RHAM, 5-1 in 10 innings. The game was a scoreless tie until the seventh inning when each team posted a run.

The first-year Berlin High School girls lacrosse team got off to a slow start this spring, but the locals have turned things around. After starting the season with five straight losses, recently, the Lady Redcoats rattled off three victories in a row. That streak was snapped last week with a 6-3 loss to West Haven. “Even in the loss, however, I was very impressed with the team’s efforts on the field,” BHS coach Scott Rossi said. The first time Berlin played West Haven this year, the Lady Redcoats were manhandled, 10-4. A West Haven player scored seven goals in that one. In last week’s rematch, that same player was held to just one goal. Jenna Bell has been solid in goal for Berlin. She made 14 saves against West Haven last week. “She has been enthusiastic, athletic, and eager to learn. She is constantly keeping us in games with one big save after another,” Rossi said of Bell, who entered the season with no goal-tending experience. Before falling to West Haven last week, the Lady Redcoats topped Windsor, 117, to notch their third win in a row. Windsor blasted Berlin, 10-2, back in early

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Berlin High School lacrosse player Robyn Riggott controls the ball during a recent game. April. “To compete against that team later on in the season and beat them, really showed the girls how far they have come as a team and as players,” Rossi said. Overall, Rossi has been satisfied with his team’s inaugural campaign, and its work ethic. “Long story

Photo by Paul Salina

The Berlin High School girls tennis team headed into this week with a record of 5-4. Pictured: Berlin’s No. 1 singles player Alyssa Hayes.

short, the offense and defense are much better. The girls are still working on using both hands effectively. But, overall, their progress has been steady,” he said. “The girls aren’t satisfied with four wins, but they are proud of themselves for competing at such a high level — they should be.” The Berlin High School mountain bike racing team traveled to Massachusetts last week for a meet against Berkshire Academy. The Berlin boys placed second, third and fourth to finish first overall, 9-14. Zach Edwards was the Redcoats’ top finisher. Hailie Shaw was Berlin’s lone entrant in the girls race. She placed fourth. BHS coach Jim Arnold said the course was as beautiful as it was difficult. “There were drop-offs and bridges to challenge even the most skilled riders. If you were not riding up, you were hammering down some tight single track. The team loved the venue.” “All team members took advantage of this opportunity. I can not say enough about our great attitude, resiliency and fortitude on the trail,” Arnold added. -- Nick Carroll

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’Coats Notes against Plainville. Casey Lupini won high jump, clearing five feet, Kim Rasmussen won long jump (15-0) and the triple jump (326), and Sarah Pitterling, Dawn Grabowski and Heather Levack all cleared six feet in pole vault. Berlin generated a lot of points on the track, as well. Nikki Kureczka won the 100 (12.7), 200 (26.4) and 400 (62.9) before anchoring the 4x400 relay team to a season-best time of 4:22. Pitterling, Lisa Andreana and Jen Rector completed the relay. Powering the Lady Redcoats’ throwing contingent were Sandra Wyszynski (second overall in discus), Krystie Luczynski and Rasmussen (second and third overall in javelin) and Kate Piotrowicz (second overall in shot put). The Berlin High School boys golf team’s Northwest Conference title hopes were dealt a blow last week with a loss to Northwest Catholic, which shot a 160. Berlin came in at 163, followed by Cromwell (185) and St. Paul (189). The match was played at Timberlin. Joe Fiducia was Berlin’s low man that day, firing a 38. “Joe has been practicing hard and the results are starting to show,” BHS coach John Line said. “He felt good after the match and said ‘I was trying to avoid the big numbers.’” The Redcoats’ Kevin Jud was next in line with a 40. On Monday, Berlin competed in the 18-hole Wildcat tournament at the Mohegan Sun Country Club. Jud carded two birdies and an eagle and finished with a blistering 72 to best the field. The

Kim Rasmussen and the Berlin High School girls track and field team have had a productive spring. The Lady Redcoats went 7-1 in the Northwest Conference during the regular season.

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Redcoats shot a 326 and finished third. The Berlin High School girls golf team bested East Catholic, 187-223, last week at Minnechaug. Berlin’s Erica Barnes shot a 3-over-par 38 to earn match medalist honors for the sixth time this season. Alyssa Scheyd supported Barnes with a 43. Also scoring for the Lady Redcoats were Victoria Fagan (47) and Briana Calafiore (59). On Monday, Berlin lost to Glastonbury, 202-214, at Timberlin. Barnes paced the Lady Redcoats with a 45. BHS coach Jim Bryers said a “bright spot” of the day was the play of Emily Stickel, who filled in at the last minute and fired a seasonbest 60. — Nick Carroll

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For the first time in recent memory, the Berlin High School boys track and field team headed into the Northwest Conference championship meet with a chance of walking away with the title. The NWC championship is determined by combining a team’s regular season record with its showing at the conference meet. Berlin finished second in the regular season standings this spring, meaning that several scenarios at the NWC championships would propel the Redcoats into first place. The NWC championships meet was slated for May 20 at BHS. “I don’t want to imagine any other endings; we just need to win the meet in order to guarantee a share of the championship. I think we can do it. It’s just a matter of everyone peaking at the right time,” BHS coach Rick Hanbury said. “All our key performers have been steadily improving all season. This means we can expect improvement and their best performances of the year at the conference meet. That’s what you always hope for — that you haven’t burnt them out by the time the championships come around. We’ve always felt that continuous improvement was our goal, and that team results were secondary. Now we have the chance to achieve them both.” Like their male counterparts, the Berlin High School girls track and field team headed into the Northwest Conference championship meet with its title hopes still very much alive. If the Lady Redcoats finished at least second at the NWC meet, they would have guaranteed themselves at least a share of the conference championship. Berlin improved to 7-1 inconference with victories over Plainville and RHAM last week. “We performed well in every area, but really racked up points in the jumps,” BHS coach Scott Burns said. The Lady Redcoats took 26 of 27 points from RHAM in jumps, and all 27 points

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

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Youth Sports

The Timberlin Men’s Senior Golf Association held an ABCD Two-Ball, Low-Net tournament recently. First place honors went to the team of Bob Galante, Jerry Pangakis, Larry Barker and Walter Wallace, which carded a net 65. Tony Taschner, Bob Michaud, Connie Swanson and Dick Krause fired a net 68 to take the second spot. Bob Wenzel, Ralph Steurer, Sam D’Amato and Mike Linnon also carded a net 68, and took third, while Jan Bennett, Don Keller, Harold Osborne and Yin Rossitto shot a net 68 and finished fourth. Fifth place went to the team of Willie D’Amato, Jeff Arute, Ed King and Gene Polaske, who carded a net 68. Rounding out the top six, with a net 69, were Don Paris, Al Gallnot, Spencer Meyers and Richard Runnells. The first part of the Timberlin-Stanley Challenge was held last week at Timberlin. Timberlin golfers won the day, 13-10. Low net went to Timberlin’s Mike Linnon who fired a net 27. Timberlin’s Jan Bennett came in second with a net 31. Stanley’s Bob Doan carded a net 32 and finished third. Joe Aziz, of Timberlin, also carded a net 32, and finished fourth. Rounding out the top eight spots, with net 33s, were Stanley’s Dick Klebart, and Timberlin’s Ed Daleski, Bob Michaud and Norm Margnelli. Stanley’s Tony Perrotta was ninth with a net 34. Timberlin’s John Caragliano shot a 34, as well and finished in 10th place. The second part of the Challenge will be held June 17 at Stanley. Members may sign up in the pro shop.

Baseball Major League Hadfield’s Sport Shop White Sox 7, Central CT Lawn Cardinals 2: Brendan Vessichio struck out 11 and allowed just four hits as the White Sox downed the Cardinals. Vessichio had two hits and scored two runs. Hunter Tralli had two hits, as well for the White Sox. Zach Varley scored two runs. Mike Wojciechowski doubled. Nick Perrone and Brendan Ebert played well defensively for the victors. Collin Cunningham had two hits, including a homerun, for the Cardinals.

Softball Middle School McGee tops Durham: McGee erased a three-run seventh-inning deficit and went on to defeat Durham in extra innings. Amanda Patterson and Olivia Dellaquila had key hits in

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Youth Continued from page 26

McGee 9, Avon 2: Amanda Patterson’s two-RBI double in the sixth sparked a six-run inning and McGee never looked back. Game-winner Annie Asal went the distance on the mound and struck out seven. Olivia Dellaquila played well at first base. Major League Kiwanis 11, Frans 6: Kaitlyn Guild and Olivia Dellaquila pitched well for Kiwanis. Offensively, Angie Perrone, Hayley Wilhelm, Amanda Patterson, Courtney Brennan,

Alex Perrone, Alyssa Gable, Olivia DeGroff, Rebecca Carriere, Jamie Wilkensen and Abby Underwood had hits for the victors. Meghan Wickander and Annie Asal played well for Frans. Kiwanis 9, Academy Printing 3: Kaitlyn Guild and Olivia Dellaquila pitched well for Kiwanis. Angie Perrone, Hayley Wilhelm, Alex Perrone, Alyssa Gable and Olivia DeGroff generated hits for the victors. Defensively, Kiwanis was led by Amanda Patterson, Courtney Brennan, Rebecca Carriere, Jamie Wilkensen and Abby Underwood. For Academy, Britney Sullivan pitched well, and Arian Silas, Nina D’Amato, Taylor

Strobino and Emily Ference had hits. Academy Printing 17, Frans 7: Academy generated 17 runs, powered by Vanessa Riemer, Grace Riemer, Arian Silas, Emily Conticello, Brittany Sullivan and Tess Repaci. Melissa Johnson, Nina D’Amato and Emily Ference contributed with aggressive baserunning. D’Amato and Sullivan shared the pitching duties. Gabby Strain had a good game defensively for Academy. Leading Frans were Monica Sirrera, Emily Dymczyk, Megan Wicander, Julia LaGace and Nidhi Patel. Academy Printing 11,

Frans 7: Annie Asal struck out 11, and Megan Wicander, Emily Rose, Asal, Emily Ference, Vanessa Riemer, Taylor Strobino and Nina D’Amato powered the offense as Academy downed Frans. Academy Printing 11, Hadfield’s Sport Shop 3: Nina D’Amato silenced Hadfield’s bats with an 11-strikeout, complete-game performance. D’Amato was supported by a strong offensive attack led by Brittany Sullivan, Emily Ference and Gabby Strain. Melissa Calderone, Alyssa Germano, Haley Longo and Abby Simone generated hits for Hadfield’s. Calderone and Germano shared the pitching duties.

Boys Senior Division Berlin Red 8, RHAM 3: Ricky Mullins and Nate Giaccone combined for seven goals as Berlin downed RHAM. Nick Waznia, Ben Tencza, Tyler Shirley, Jordan Kradas, Todd Koops, Mason Paul, Greg Buck, Matt Cote and Silas Fischer also contributed to the locals’ offensive attack. Anchoring Berlin’s defense were Nick Mangifico, Daniel DiCioccio, Austin Lawrence and goalie Jason Corriveau, who made eight saves and had an assist, as well.

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Mark N. Carlone Jr. of Kensington has been inducted into the International Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma, for academic achievements at The University of Hartford.

Graduates Bryant University, Rhode Island – Jonathan Stachelek of Kensington. Keene State College, New Hampshire – Laura Klotz of Kensington.

Dean’s list University of Delaware Nicholas Messina of Berlin

Tunxis Community College Tunxis Community College has announced that the following residents have been inducted into Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for the 20082009 academic year. Dale Bernucca, Pamela Graves, Chelsea Dlubac,

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Mercy High School Mercy High School, Middletown, announced the names of residents as honor roll students for the third quarter marking period. High honors Amanda Starr of Berlin;

Melissa Sanders, Nicole Muzio of Kensington. First honors Kaitlyn Guptill, Alyssa Lynch of Berlin. Second honors Jenna Lynch of Berlin; Jillian Wollman of East Berlin; Alexandra Revoir, Elizabeth Bellandese, Lauren Fazzino of Kensington.

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The annual UpBeat picnic is scheduled for Thursday, May 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Berlin High School, rain or shine. Free hotdogs, soda and popcorn are available. Entertainment will be provided by the Berlin High School and McGee Middle School jazz band. Ronald McDonald, raffles and a silent auction are featured. Free shuttle bus transportation from Willard Elementary School is available.

American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled its annual Flag Day ceremony for June 14 at 7 p.m. The ceremony is conducted to properly retire worn and unserviceable American flags. The public is invited and asked to drop off any worn or unserviceable flags prior to June 14. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after5 p.m.

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The Power of Hope

Marfe Ferguson Delano has written many nonfiction books for kids and adults. “Keep On! The Story of Matthew Henson, CoDiscoverer of the North Pole” is the true story of this African-American explorer.

Deborah Hopkinson has written several nonfiction books for kids.

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“Helen’s Eyes: A Photobiography of Annie Sullivan, Helen Keller’s Teacher” is the true story of the amazing woman who taught the blind and deaf Helen Keller to communicate.

“Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep” tells the story of a girl waiting anxiously for her father to return from his year-long trip overseas during the 1800s.

the only survivor when a giant wave destroys his village, and a girl, the only survivor of a shipwreck from the same wave. They must learn to survive and help other refugees.

Katherine Hannigan has worked as the education coordinator for a Head Start program and as an assistant professor of art and design. “Ida B” is her first novel.

“Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon” is the true story of how thousands of people shared in the glory of the first moon landing.

Susan Lendroth has written one other Catherine Thimmesh has written three book for kids and also writes travel articles. other nonfiction books for kids. She once owned an art gallery. “Nation” tells of a boy,

In “Ida B … and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World,” Ida and her family must learn how to deal with the problems caused by her mother’s cancer.

Has your family ever gone through some hard times? Everybody does once in a while. Hope that things will get better helps many people get through difficult times. Hope also helps people achieve great things. To celebrate Children’s Book Week, May 11-17, The Mini Page reviews some books about the power of hope. So, grab some books, curl up in your backyard or at the beach, read some great stories and be hopeful!

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Parks and Rec. News Summer Programs The Berlin Park and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for residents for a variety of summer programs. For more information on Timberlin Golf Course Junior Golf Camp and Summer Sports Camp for 9 to 15 year olds, call the Pro Shop at Timberlin Golf Course at (860) 828-3228

Berlin Dolphin Swim Berlin Dolphin Swim Team practices are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 to 8:55 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. beginning June 23 at Percival Pool. Swimmers should attend four to five practices a week. Two divisions are offered, Junior for ages 12 and under and Senior for ages 1318 (age as of July 1). The fee for residents is $110, $90 for each additional child in the same family and $120 per child/non resident. All residents receive an individual pool pass as part of the program. Participants must be able to swim at least one lap (25 yards) across the pool. Knowledge of competitive strokes is helpful.

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and sixth grade meet from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.; youth who completed seventh through ninth grade meet from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Session Two is scheduled for Aug. 3 to Aug. 13. Youth who completed third and fourth grade meet from 8 to 9:15 a.m.; youth who completed fifth and sixth grade meet from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.; youth who completed seventh through ninth grade meet from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

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Tennis Tennis lessons are scheduled for youth on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays at the outdoor tennis courts at Berlin High School. Class is limited to 24 participants. Head instructor is provided by the Tennis and Fitness Center of Rocky Hill. If there is inclement weather or wet courts, classes will be held the same day at the Tennis and Fitness Center in Rocky Hill. Directions and complete cancellation information are supplied at registration. First session is scheduled for June 29 through July 9; second session is scheduled for July 20 through July 30; third session is scheduled for Aug. 3 through Aug. 13. There is an additional fee of $10 for each class for non-residents. Deadline to register is the Thursday before each session. The program is open to youth ages four to 15, as of June 29. Classes meet as follows: First session, June 29 -July 9 for 4-5 year olds from 8:30-9 a.m.- $27.00; 6-8 year olds from 9-9:40 a.m. - $37; 9-11 year olds from 9:40-10:30 a.m. - $37 and 12-15 year olds from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - $37. Second session, July 20 – July 30 for 4-5 year olds from 8:30-9 a.m.- $27; 6-8 year olds from 9:00-9:40 a.m. - $37; 9-11 year olds from 9:40-10:30 a.m.$37 and 12-15 year olds from 10:30-11:30 a.m.- $37. Third session, Aug. 3 – Aug. 13 for 4-5 year olds from 8:30-9 a.m.- $27; 6-8 year olds from 9:00-9:40 a.m. - $37; 9-11 year olds from 9:40-10:30 a.m. - $37 and 12-15 year olds from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - $37

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The Summer Youth Basketball Program is for boys and girls that have completed third through ninth grade. It is scheduled to be held at the outdoor courts at Berlin High School. Two sessions are offered, with classes running Monday through Thursday with Fridays as a makeup day, if needed. The fee is $45 residents, $55 non-residents. There is a limit of 24 per program. The program will consist of skills, drills and games. The first session is scheduled for July 20 to July 30. Session 1 youth who completed third and fourth grade meet from 8 to 9:15 a.m.; youth who completed fifth

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JOBS ■ TAG SALES ■ CARS ■ HOMES ■ PETS ■ RENTALS ■ ITEMS FOR SALE ■ SERVICE DIRECTORY LOST & FOUND

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DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING? DID YOU FIND SOMETHING? Run it for a week FREE OF CHARGE in the Record-Journal **ADD A PHOTO** FOR ONLY $5.00 CALL 203-238-1953 FOUND Young female yellowstriped cat. Skinny, friendly. Maybe had a collar at one time. Wallingford Library/Choate area. Please call (203) 294-1048. FOUND-Remote Controlled Truck found on Parker Ave Meriden near Israel Putnam School. 203-237-8042

ADVERTISE YOUR TAG SALE IN THE ONLY PLACE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING........ THE RECORD-JOURNAL AND HAVE 100’S OF PEOPLE AT YOUR SALE. 3 DAYS...4 LINES

FOUND: White cat, East side Meriden. Call (203) 237-6978

***ONLY $25.00***

IMPOUNDED: Red & white pit bull mix, vicinity Berlin Turnpike. . Berlin Animal Control 860- 828-7055

FREE TAG SALE KIT WITH AD INCLUDES: 4 COLOR SIGNS* BALLOONS & 100 PRICING STICKERS.

LOST - 1year old yellow dog. Very friendly, blue collar. Last seen in Meriden. Answers to Sebastian. (203) 630-6557 leave message.

CALL 203-238-1953 BERLIN-Big lots of boy’s 0-24 months clothes & shoes & women’s sizes 4-16, all styles and seasons. Ping Golf bag, toys, jewelry, camera, housewares and much more. Sat. 5/23, 8:30am-1:30pm. 112 Whispering Brook Drive in Kensington section of Berlin. STORMVILLE, NY STORMVILLE AIRPORT Antique Show & Flea Market *********************** May 23rd & May 24th Over 600 exhibitors 8am-5pm Rain or Shine! Rt. 216, Stormville, NY Free Admission & Parking! No pets!

(845) 221-6561 TAG Sale signs are free, when you place & pay for your Tag Sale ad at The Berlin Citizen office, 979 Farmington Ave,

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LOST Or Found. The Berlin Citizen will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Classified Section! Call 203-238-1953 for details. LOST YELLOW LAB 5 years old, Orchard Rd Area Berlin. Missing since 4/21 Reward!! Please call Tony 860-829-0744 LOST: Grey tiger cat, male, front paws are grey and back paws are white, approx 1 1/2 yrs old. Grandma frantic. Vicinity of Old Colony Rd (Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. (203) 235-3686 LOST: Set of 2 car keys with automatic door opener and 3 other keys. Vicinity of Eaton Ave, Meriden. 203-804-9005 LOST: small bird, Meriden Hubbard Park area, Cockatiel. Grey with yellow, yellow spike. Answers to Kiwi. 203-631-4383

AUTOMOBILES

BUICK Regal 2000, fully loaded with sunroof, leather. 103,000 miles, runs great. $3,000 or B.O. Call John: 203-537-0376, or 203-634-6787 CHRYSLER 1993 Imperial, auto, all power, 82,000 miles/20,000 on newer transmission, body excellent, needs work, $800/best offer. Call 860-2769264 leave message OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Supreme 1996, 3.1 V6. Exc. condition. 30MPG. $2,500. 203-631-0105

Spring Cleaning Made Easy! Wouldn’t you love to get spring cleaning out of the way and get paid for it? It’s easy with a TAG SALE! There’s no better way than the Marketplace to reach those interested shoppers! It’s easy and affordable, place your ad today! The Berlin

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Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

CLASSIC & ANTIQUES

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

TRUCKS & VANS

LARGE BIRD CAGE ON WHEELS With 4 Nesting Boxes and 7 Love Birds. $275 or best offer. Call (203) 606-4169

ANTIQUE brass 5 light hanging d.r. fixture.$30. Call 203-630-0841

LAWN & GARDEN

TRUCKS & VANS

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 wagon. 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Red w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. New brakes. Well maintained. 84,500 mostly highway miles Excellent condition. Garage kept. Minor scratches. $6,500 860 573-2434

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.

DODGE NEON 2003, asking $6200 Good condition, 60,000 miles, 4 dr black sedan, pw & locks. Sunroof, air, CD player. (203) 269-1566 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111 VOLVO 850 1996 5 speed, 4 door, runs great. $1750 FORD Taurus 1999 4 door, AT, AC. Looks & runs great. $1950 Call (203) 213-1142 VW JETTA 1998 GL, 4 dr, 5 spd, 2.0L engine, red w/black int, runs well, $1800 takes it! Call (203) 634-7879

CHEROKEE 1999 115K 3000 miles scheduled maintenance, just serviced. Good rubber new spare, slight front bumper damage no body damage, women trouble must sell! Money talks all else walks. Call anytime 203-6303329 or 203-815-7140 CHEVY Pickup Headers $100.00 Call 203-464-9087 DUALLIE-Posi 1970 460 Big Block, big power AT, cab chassi body avail sold separately. NO RUST, solid frame. No women troubles. Money talks all else walks. Call 203-815-7140 or 203-630-3329

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DODGE Caravan 2007, V6, at, silver, loaded. Low mileage. Excellent shape. $12,995 or best offer. (860) 747-5647 or 860-874-5005

2008 SHENKE Blue MopedUnder 300 miles, 49cc, up to 100 mpg, luggage rack, $1600 or best offer. Call (203) 2655806

FORD 2002 F150, V8, 2 wheel drive, automatic, air conditioning, cruise control, runs fine, in very good shape. Asking $4000. Call 203-634-0121

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. SUZUKI GZ250 Motorcyle 2007 Purple/Blue. One Owner, 400 Miles. Asking $2700 NEG. Call 860-508-6005 1113316

HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C Custom Sportster, 2007 pearl gray color. Clip-on Windshield. Excellent condition. Factory warranty. 1400 miles. $7500 or best offer. Paul 203-464-5044

CAMPER & TRAILERS 1996 STARCRAFT Popup camper. Sleeps 6. Fridge, 3 burner stove, toilet, shower, AC, awning. $3000 OBO. (203) 634-0394

2 CEDAR trees in pots 8” tall. $10 each. 203-634-0809.

BOATS & MOTORS 18FT STARCRAFT boat w/trailer, 5 person fishing, 115HP Evinrude exc cond, fish finder, elec winch, many extras. Good on gas. Must Sell! $1,800. 203907-7296

25FT all glass inboard fly bridge V8 motor, bathrm, kitchen. Needs work. $600. Call 203815-3794

CANOE 16 foot. 3 person. With oars, PFDs, stabilizer. Set up for fishing. Fairly new. $250. (860) 919-7025

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HITACHI 27”TV with swivel stand. All in excellent condition. $50. Call 203-464-6186 HOOVER carpet/bare floor cleaner. V.G. Cond. $70. 203 440 3100 HP DESKJET 960C Printer: Cable + software. $15. Call 203-237-7330

21” Lawn Boy mower $40 Call (203) 235-2465

KITCHEN CABINETS-Oak. Entire Set of 13, ONLY $550 OBO!! Serious buyers. Call for details 203-314-5938.

CRAFTSMAN 23cc Weedwacker. Runs excellent. Like new $50. Call (203)605-3161

MICROWAVE OVEN, Magic Chef, 1.5 cu.ft, extra large capacity, like new, $75. (203) 265-3738 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS & boxspring. Nice and clean. $80.00 Call 203-634-0048

CRAFTSMAN RIDING LAWN TRACTOR 2 yrs old, 21 HP, 42” mower, 6 spd, electric start w/34”x15”x5’ steel cart. Will include 5 gal gas & spreader. Pkg - $950. (203) 265-0607

SHARP 36” Color TV With swivel stand. Exc cond. $75. 203-269-2264 Leave Message.

FREE Perennial Zebra Grass. You dig.In Wallingford. Call 203-265-0031

SINGLE White Canopy Frame $50. Call 203-269-6540

HOSTAS, Lilly of the Valley, Ajuga, ground cover and other plants. $3.50/pot. Red maple trees, $5/pot. Call 860-6212928, leave message. QUALITY SCREENED TOPSOIL Wholesale supplier. Large quantities available. We also provide sand, gravel & fill. 860-883-7935

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS CRAFTSMAN 6 1/8 inch Jointer-Planer. Good condition. Asking $250. (203) 269-0415

2008 Timberland travel trailer, 26’ toy hauler, sleeps 6. Stove, refrig, microwave, air conditioning, heat, stereo system, etc. Holds 2 motorcycles, used once. Price neg. Call Kris 860351-5685

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

DELTA Table Saw, 10 inch Tilting Arbor saw, Model # 36-755, with unifence Saw guide , 30 inch capacity, Asking $ 800.00 Cash. this is from an Estate. Excellent condition, Phone (203) 235-5529 MCULLACH 610 pro mac chain saw 16” $100. Call 860-632-8666

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 3 DRESSERS For Sale. $80 for all. Call Rick (860) 349-1588 Apartment size refrigerator, white. Very good cond. $100. Call 203-235-5346 BEDROOM SET- $200; Cherry Hutch $150; Mahagony dinningroom w/ 4 chairs $200; Light oak dinningroom w/6 chairs $150; All wood bunkbed ( never opened) Paid $800, sell for $350; Dresser $60; Hardly used A/C $60. 203-238-3836 BRAND New Queen Mattress Set still in plastic for $240.00. Can deliver. Call 203 278-0533 or 860 584-5298.

CHILDRENS Bassett dressers, one 3 drawer, one five drawer, great condition, $75.00 each call 634-9077 leave message

BULLDOGS Beagles, Boxers, Poodles & Poodle Mixes, Dachs /Russell, Chihuahuas, Shih-Tsu, mini bulldogs, Rotts, Labs, Yorkie. $350+ 860-930-4001.

DARK maple colonial hutch, $300. Dry sink, $200 or best offer. Call 203-235-5484

FREE to good home. Female, 4-5 months olds, orange, very thin. Very people-oriented, friendly. Call 203-901-2121

DARK Pine Dining Room Settable with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet with hutch. $300. Call 203-237-3371

HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Self - Full care. Catering to the mature rider. Carriage drivers welcome. Prices start at $300. (203) 294-9313

HEADBOARD Queen size frame, light up headboard mirror, double storage, $95. TOY BOX- Step 2 Toy box. Like new. $25. Call (860) 349-2235

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 1964 Kennedy UNC Silver halfdollars. 4 for $50 or $13 each (203) 269-7526 2006 Mitchell collision estimating reference guides. Complete set. $50. 860-224-7209 BURIAL PLOT in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Meriden. Section D, East, Lot 55. Single grave. Current cost $700, will sell for $600. Call (610) 670-4869 CHICAGO water cooler w/5 gal jug $25. Call 203-269-5120 or 203-859-1259 COMMERCIAL chafing server, ss 9.5qt. Used very little, $25. Call 203-238-3706 COW COLLECTION to many to mention $100. Call 860-426-1214

EAGLE Magna II Fish Finder w/trans. $50. Evinrude Bow Mount electricmotor. 40 lbs thrust foot control. $100. (203) 284-1780 EXERCISE MACHINE Good condition. $30. Please call (203) 238-3948 FREE five 18” diameter gray pavers. Call 203-265-0031 GERMAN Cuckoo Clock; moving ducks,geese. $75. Call 203-235-6607 GRILL, filled tank, cover. Used one summer. CG recommended. $175. (860) 276-9144 HEAVY bag; stand-up. Very good cond, incl mitts; $60. Plantsville, Call 860-214-2775 JIG SAW puzzles; assortment of 20 boxes. $8.00 for all. (203)235-5447

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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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

MIZUNO Golf clubs, golf bag. Asking $90.00. Call 203-238-4478

STORAGE SHELVES wood 2 tall adjustable. Good for garage/celler $40 203-634-8478

BIKE - 18 speed Murray Ultra Terrain. $25. Call 269-5120 or 859-1259

MOVIES 150 VHS - Popular ones. Many unopened. 50 cents ea or make offer for all. (203) 440-3919

STROLLER, Graco Excellent cond. $50. 860-582-5849

RACING helmet, GForce, two shields. $40. Call 203-639-0587

UTILITY trailer, 4’X8’. Good condition. $100 firm. Call 203-265-0487.

TRAMPOLINE. Fairly Good Condition. $50. Call 203-238-9929

WHEELCHAIR Excel XLge. Exc.Cond. $75. Call 203-2841154 after 5pm.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

PATIO GLIDING DOOR Anderson 6068 - $150. Call (203) 634-0765 after 4pm. PATIO SET 76 inch glass top, oval table, 4 dining chairs, 2 swivel chairs, pewter finish, very good condition, $600. Call 203-265-0300 POWER LIFT/RECLINE CHAIR Remote control/battery backup medium blue. New in 2006 for $1,200, asking $550. Call 203-630-2753 after 3:00 p.m. SINK, Pedestal, Bisque color, Exc. cond. $50. Call 203-235-6051

WHOLESALE Green products, trash liners and paper goods. Call your order into TD Green (203) 980-4697

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH BASKETBALL Portable basketball system. Excellent condition. $75. (860) 349-2235

3 PRECIOUS Moments Figurines Excellent. All For $25.00 Call 203-265-5920

LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

SWORDS & DAGGERS Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to 203-238-3308 the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it SWIMMING POOLS & illegal to advertise any SPAS preference, limitation, or discrimination based on 5 STAIR above ground pool entry race, color, religion, nationsystem attachs to deck. $100. al origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial 860-621-2928 leave message. status or intention to make any such preference, limiCOMPUTERS & tation or discrimination; OFFICE EQUIPMENT and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46aEPSON OEM black ink 64c which makes it illegal T06, T013, T017, T028, T361, $10 ea, 2/$15 obo. 203-265-0881 to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, ELECTRONICS creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, HEADSET- USB wired logitech. age, lawful source of income, familial status, or GREAT SHAPE! $15. physical or mental disabiliCall 203 535 2582 ty, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. WANTED TO BUY This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of 1-2 ITEMS residential property which Silverware, china, glass, is in violation of these laws. furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….

You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e

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!

Call Now!

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA

203-238-3499 HOUSES FOR RENT

$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

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CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY

CHESHIRE $2700/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

WLFD Cute & modern 3BR, 1b Cape, full bsmt. Eat in kitchen. 1mo sec & ref req’d. EOH. Pets considered. Kathy (203)265-5618 x690

Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4BR, 1st flr, recently renovated, 2 full baths. $1275 + utils & sec. Avail. immediately. 230 West Main St. 203-938-3789

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BRs From $650. Heat & HW incl. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn effic, $210/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, HW incld. $675. Good credit. No pets. 860-620-9658 leave msg.

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

203-235-8431 OLD Toys, barware, depression glass, pottery, cookie jars, oil lamps. Call us first for all your estate needs. (203) 639-1002 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS UKELIN, bow, case. $25.00, call 203-235-4268

MERIDEN- 2BR, private yard, off st. parking, renovated, $900/mo. + 1 mo. sec. Call (203) 631-6236

MERIDEN - 4BR, 2nd Floor, W/D hkup, off-st-parking South Colony Street. No pets. $1000/mo. Call (203) 395-4721

MERIDEN 1 BR CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN- 3BR Townhouse, garage. $1200. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 MERIDEN. 2 BR Blackstone Vlg with garage. Heat included. $995/mo. 2 mos sec. No pets please. Susan at William Raveis RE 203-668-1049 SOUTHINGTON-Large 3BR townhouse, CAIR, full bsmt with W/D hkup, 1 full & 2 half baths. Utils not incld. Easy access to I-84 & 691. Refs & sec dep req’d. Call 860-621-2693 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, security & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1, 2 + 3 Bedrooms 1-yr lease. $750 to $900. Washer /dryer hookup. New paint /carpet. Call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN 2BR Remodeled. Heat & appliances included. 1 month security. $850/mo. No pets/no smoking. 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 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN 433 Center Street 3 BRs, 1st floor. Off street parking. No pets. $850 plus security. Call (203) 213-9896 MERIDEN 4BR North 1st St, 8 rm, 1 bath. No pets. Clean, Avail. Utilities not Incl. $1100/mo 1 1/2 Month Security, Credit Chks & Refs. Call 203-470-0047. MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Large, Sunny 2 bdrm 1 bath LR,DR, fully applianced, Security dep & Credit check req. Great Location. $1100. Call 203-440-2912 MERIDEN LRG 4BR, lg kit, dishwasher, WD hkup. Good, quiet neighborhood, off-st park, yard. No pets. Near school. $1,475. Sect 8 approved. 860-982-6585 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- 2-3 bedrooms, totally renovated. $900/month. Owner. 860-450-2556

Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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 unit with dining room or use as 3rd bedroom on the 2nd floor in this quiet area. Newly renovated with parking. 81 Parker Ave North. $900 + sec. Utils. not included. No pets. (203) 537-1278 MERIDEN- 2BR, 2nd flr. $750/mo + sec. 122 Grove St. No dogs. Call 203-887-4032. MERIDEN- 2BR, 4 rms, $850, No. Colony Rd. Stove & fridge incl. 3BR, $850, Crown St. Both no utilities incl and req. 1 mo. sec. 203-815-5399 MERIDEN- 2BR, large, ground floor apt. Refrig. & stove, w/d hookup. No pets, smoking or utilities. 1 yr lease. Credit check & refs. req’d. Sec. & 1st mo. rent. $750/mo. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN- 2nd flr, 1BR apt. off st. parking. $650. 110 Colony St Leave message (860) 426-0658 MERIDEN- 3BR, 3rd flr, Big unit. 92 Franklin St. Newly renovated. Gas heat. No pets. Discounted rent. $895. 203-5371278. MERIDEN- Crown St. Large 1BR, 1st flr, lots of closet space. $700/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN-East Side Two 2BR apartments available. 1st & 2nd floor. $750 & $850 plus utilities. Security deposit - $1000 No pets. Call 203-623-5684 MERIDEN-East Side Two 2BR apartments available. 1st & 2nd floor. $750 & $850 plus utilities. Security deposit - $1000 No pets. Call 203-623-5684 MERIDEN. 2 BR, newly renovated, all new appliances, fixtures, carpet, tile, bathroom w/radiant floor heat, (a new home), laundry room, patio area. Section 8 accepted. No pets. Sec & ref. 3rd flr $800; 1st flr $950. Call 209-949-1774, leave message. MERIDEN. 2BR, 2nd flr, dining rm, fully applianced, exc. location, modern, w/d hookup, off st parking, fenced yard, absolutely no pets. Good credit & ref. $800. (203) 634-0576 MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD line. Penthouse, 3rd flr, pristine, 4 1/2 rms, stove, refrig, skylights, security system, fp, off st parking. No pets. July 1. (203) 686-0818 MIDDLEFIELD- Small 1BR year round cottage. Lake access and dock available. Pets negotiable. $825. (860) 347-3699 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTHINGTON 24 High Street, 1st flr, 2 BRs. Stove, refrig, w/d hookups. $875/mo plus util & sec. 203-444-9525 or 203-245-2388 SOUTHINGTON- Apts now avail. $900/mo. Easy access to 84 & 691. Credit check required. For more details call Alex or Mat at 860-276-8208 SOUTHINGTON-1BR Very affordable cozy & clean, quiet & safe location, newer appl. & rugs, Off-st parking $650/mo + util. $1300 security deposit. Call 860-276-8285

APARTMENTS FOR RENT YALESVILLE- 1BR w/garage. 2nd flr. Off st. parking. $750/mo. Refs. needed. No pets. Available immediately. (203) 269-9998

ROOMMATES MERIDEN House to share. One BR available Use of kitchen, LR, etc. Deck. Heat, hot water & electric incl. Call 203-235-9492

MERIDEN Clean safe 1st floor, furnished rm. Share kit & BA. $120/weekly. 1 wk sec req. Call 203-238-3369 leave message.

WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $730-$925/mo. Call 203-265-3718

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

WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL. $725. Stove, refrig & dishwasher. Off street parking. Balcony. No smoking. No pets. Credit check. 203-269-9149

NORTH HAVEN

WALLINGFORD 2BR, renov kitch/bath, dishwasher, W/D hookup, off-str pkg, most pets ok. $875/mo. Call 860-398-0931 WALLINGFORD 3 BR Apartment 88 South Whittlesey Avenue. Fridge, stove, 2nd flr. WD hookup. $975/mo. 1 month sec. (203) 376-7324 WALLINGFORD Beautiful Location, N. Main St. Near Choate area. Attractive 5 Rms w/attic space. 2nd flr. Newly decorated w/hdwd flrs. New appliances. WD hookup. Off st. parking. A must see! No smoking. $1300/mo + 1 mo sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD- 2 Bdrm Duplex, 1-1/2 bath, off st. prking. $825/mo + util’s, Sec & crdt chk. 203-269-8481 after 11am. WALLINGFORD- 2/3BRS, 2nd flr, recently updated, lg. apt. hdwd flrs, off st. parking. No smoking, no pets. W/D hookup avail. $985/mo. (203) 631-5367 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3rd flr, 2 BR, appliances, $700 + util. Also Available -Sunny spacious 2 BR 1st flr, appls, porch, $900 + utils. W/D in bsmt. Off st parking. No smoking or pets. Security, Good credit. Tom 203-889-1940

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

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

WANTED TO RENT MATURE Married couple seeks long term rent. 2 BR in Berlin, Cromwell or Newington. Call Dwight (860) 329-2278

WALLINGFORD-Newly renovated 1BR, 1st flr, CAIR, off-stparking. No smoking/pets. $750/mo Call 203-499-8745

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“New Listing” Multi family near train station-2 family w/store front, easily converted to 3 family with ok from town of Wallingford. Separate utilities, corner lot. $217,200. Call Brian Miller (203)265-5618

WALLINGFORD “New Listing” Close to Wlfd Ctr sits a well cared for 2BTH 3BR Split. Features include HWF, updated kit, FP, gr rm, newer mech, some windows & roof are an added benefit. Nice home w/neat level treed yard. $278,000 Vicki (203)265-5618

HOUSES FOR SALE

NEW BRITAIN. 36 Nicole Rd. By Owner. 1700 sq. ft. Raised Ranch, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, new siding and new roof, hdwd flrs, large flat yard with playscape, on cul-de-sac, all appliances included. Asking $256,900. (860) 224-2995

MERIDEN Updated & immaculate 3BR Ranch, East side w/lg sunrm, gar, fin LL, HW fls, remod EIK & bath, updated roof & siding, CAIR & more. $179,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919

203-799-7731 HELP WANTED WALLINGFORD 3 Bedroom, 1 bath. Immaculate, splitlevel. Large family room in finished basement. Hardwood floors. Central air. Oil heat, very efficient. New roof, furnace, vinyl siding, insulation and windows. Big fenced yard with A/G pool. Great schools. Low maintenance. Low taxes. Move-in condition. $227,900 FSBO Scott (203) 605-4181

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618

HAMDEN $739,900 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 17, 2009 12noon - 3pm. 275 Blue Trail, Hamden. 5 Bedrooms / 4 Full bathrooms 5600 s.f. Heated in-ground pool, designer kitchen, exercise room, game room and much more! On 3 acres in Mt. Carmel. All new systems. Richard Coote The Wm. M. Hotchkiss Co, (203)772-3200 x11.

MERIDEN $279,900 Meticulous RR, hwflrs, tile, updtd kit, 2 fplc, FR, encl porch, ingr pool. Allie 203-288-2500 MLS#N288963

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. $239,900. The Buyer’s Broker 860-965-8668

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.

WALLINGFORD 3 bed., 1 bath cozy ranch. Near schools. Custom cabinets. Dishwasher. Walkout basement. New carpet over hardwood floors. Large windows. Vinyl siding. Carport. Central air. Freshly painted. Patio. Great community. Great schools. Move-in condition. $250,000. 203 265-5038 CELL 203 379-6282 WALLINGFORD Charming 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Ranch. Ideal in town location in pleasant residential area. Sparkling hardwood floors, central air. Great for the 1st home family. $210,400. Agents RE (203) 269-3621

Marketplace works beyond a shadow of a doubt.

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW 2BR DELUXE HOME IN UPSCALE PARK ON NICE LOT. FINANCING AVAIL. 10% DOWN $69,900.

MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919

WLFD- 2BRs Townhouse, appl’d kitchen. Lease, sec, NO PETS. $775. J.J. Bennett 203-265-7101.

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770

MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300

The Berlin

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD-1BR, 1st Floor. Stove & refrigerator. $775 includes heat. No pets. 1 month security. Call 203-269-1148 WALLINGFORD-4Rms, 1 or 2BR, 1st flr. In-town, off-st-parking. Washer/dryer. $825/mo + sec. 203-265-0489

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WALLINGFORD Available Now! Zoned for light commercial. 1500 SF. $800/mo + utils + sec. Call Joe 203-631-7094 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.

HOUSES FOR SALE

CHESHIRE $399,900 “Yesterday’s charm with today’s amenities!” 3BR, 2.5 bath Cape on level 1 acre in South Cheshire. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen w/trey ceiling completely updated, CAIR. Linda (203)272-1234

ROOMS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, Meadow St, 3rd flr, off-str pkg, $800, 203-288-3743

WALLINGFORD 2BR, 3rd flr, wall-to-wall carpet, W/D hookup. Two off street parking spaces. $800 + security. No pets. 203-213-3560

HOUSES FOR SALE

AERO-SPACE FACILITY seeking person with ability to setup CNC lathes, CNC milling machines. Email resume to: walter@bntool.com or call 860665-0134 AUTOMOTIVE - Part-time emissions inspector-looking for dependable employee. Must have State certification, ID badge and clean driving record. Call Brian (860)225-0159. CAREGIVER POSITIONS Comfort & Care of Wallingford, LLC HCA# 0000175 A non-medical agency seeking kind, caring & compassionate individuals to care for the “Older Adult” in their own homes. Individuals who apply must be willing to work flexible hours, Monday through Fridays, and possible weekends between the hours of 8:30-6pm. Transportation, Valid Drivers License & contact numbers are required. Medical insurance is available for all full time employees. Positions available in the Middletown area. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life, call for an appointment, Monday through Friday between 8:30am & 5:00pm. 1-866-350-CARE CHESHIRE ACADEMY is looking to fill 2 positions. *Temporary painter needed through September, must have interior and exterior experiance. *2nd shift housekeeping, experiance cleaning in a school setting a plus. Apply at the Facilities Dept. 10 Main Street, Cheshire CT Mon-Fri 9AM-3PM.

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

CNA/PCA - for elderly couple, weekends, evenings, day hours. 203-250-0010 COOK- Exp’d Saute Chef. Nights & weekends a must. Call Brian at 203-294-1114 DRIVERS: Class A & B, Hazmat a must. Medical & 401K. Apply: Tuxis-Ohr’s Fuel, 80 Britannia St, Meriden, CT.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

EDUCATION

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CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS .5 LATIN TEACHER MIDDLE SCHOOL Exciting opportunity for individuals who possesses excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, high energy level, creativity and the ability to work with all levels of students. Must demonstrate excellent skills in Latin and a thorough knowledge of the Latin culture. Must utilize active learning strategies that appeal to multiple modalities and learning styles. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary along with a knowledge and desire to work with middle level students. Preference will be given to individuals with dual language certification. Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, w/appropriate endorsement(s) and expertise in curriculum sub-areas. (Certificate # 021 CLOSING DATE: June 5, 2009 4:00 p.m. TO APPLY: Call Job Opportunities Line at 203-2502411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you. EOE HELP WANTED CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC 3 yr + experience and own tools. Good knowledge in: hydraulics; electrical; gas and diesel engines. Experience in lattice boom and hydraulic hoisting equipment a plus. Clean CDL Class (B) driver’s lic. and CT crane lic. highly desirable. Union shop. Mandatory preemployment & random drug/ alcohol testing. Fax resume to 860-628-4979. AA/EOE M/F DRIVERS: School Bus P/T. Free CDL Training! No Exp. Nec. 866496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com ELECTRICIANS E2 & eXP. apprentices. Comm & resid construction. Wages, benefits based on exp. Fax resume 203-639-1525 ENTRY LEVEL ADMIN Must have great grammer skills Prior admin exp. a must Call CPC at 203-379-0507 EXPERIENCED Shift Supervisor needed for local retail store. Must be able to work night, weekend and holiday hours as needed. Competitive pay and benefits package offered. Apply in person at GOODWILL STORE, 80 Town Lind Rd., Rocky Hill, CT EOE/AA - M/F/D/V GYMNASTICS - Team Coaches, Tumbling & Class Instructors. Competitive Pay. CT Gymnastics / Wallingford (203) 269-7464 LAWN CARE- Experienced only should apply for mowing /fertilizing crew. Must have driver’s license. 203-284-9069

HELP WANTED

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

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

Those interested should call 203-634-3933

REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.

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JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

ATTORNEYS

FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC

HELP WANTED

HS graduate/GED, valid driver’s license and hold a valid Paramedic License that meets CT State Regulations. Copies of licenses and certifications must be submitted with application materials along with a non-refundable $40.00 application fee. Applicants must pass all testing requirements including the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). The Town of Wallingford offers a competitive pay rate of $45,032.52 to $58,057.48 annually. In addition, there is a 43,450 annual paramedic bonus and an excellent fringe benefit package. Application deadline is June 5, 2009 or the date the 100th application is received, whichever occurs first. Apply: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main St., Wallingford, CT phone: (203)294-2080 fax: (203)294-2084. EOE

Bankruptcy Free Consultation

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

MACHINE OPERATOR, 2nd shift, temp to hire. Wallingford company will train individual with good mechanical skills, strong math aptitude and STABLE work history. $10.50. Call AR Mazzotta (203) 949-4242 today.

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HELP WANTED

Manufacturing Opportunities

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CNC Programmer Small Machine Shop has an immediate opening for a CNC Programmer. The ideal candidate will have experience with Master Cam as well as hands on CNC experience. This is a working supervisor position. This candidate must be able to set up and program CNC Milling machines. For more information please call Ed@ Monroe 203-623-1834 Sandblaster/Grinder Local manufacturer has openings on 1st and 2nd shift. The ideal candidate will have good job stability and experience in sandblasting, deburring, grinding or some other form of production work. The ability to read a micrometer is a plus. $10/hr to start with great potential. All interested candidates should call Monroe at 203-265-6699 to schedule an interview. Monroe Staffing Services RESTAURANT- Now Hiring! Sous Chefs and Line Cooks. Apply in person: Bonterra Italian Bistro, 98 Main St., Downtown, Southington.

SALES Professional Must have exp in new home sales as an in-house sales person. This position will be responsible for sales of a new, single family community located in central Connecticut. Staffing of model homes/sales center on weekends is req’d. Please send resume to: Bob@ SunwoodDevelopment.com

Sheet Metal CNC Press Brake Operator Must be able to read blueprints and calipers, light gauge material. Will train if you have a strong mechanical background. Apply at: Danver, One Grand St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Sheet Metal Shop Lead Fabricator Lead foreman (m/f) to supervise HVAC ductwork fabrication shop. Requirements: Proficiency in Comm/Indus duct fabrication layout and assembly, operation of a Vulcan Lockformer 1000B Plasma cutter and numerous other types of duct fabrication machinery, CNC Plasma Systems for HVAC experience, welding exp, supervison of 3 or more fabricators, purchasing of materials. CT SM-2 license preferred. We provide an excellent benefit pkg incl: Med/ Dent/Life/Vision/Disability/401k/ Educ Reimb/Vac & Holi. Do you want to work for a great company? Call (203) 720-3806 M-F 8-5 to apply. EOE/M/F WAREHOUSE person experienced Great pay! Call 860357-2282 ask for Ron or Rod WRECKER Drivers Nights & weekends. Must have clean driving record. Apply in person only: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT ask for Dave. Priority given to certified or exp’d drivers.

If you can’t find it in Marketplace, it’s not for sale.

MEDICAL CAREERS CNAS NEEDED! All Shifts -- Shoreline & Rte 9 REQUIREMENTS: Drug Test & Background Checks

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 REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com

6 Mo. Experience

HOMETECH

Transportation

Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.

Reliability & flexibility including last minute!

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Also aides For 24 hr Live In Cases

Green Planet Remodeling Repairs to remodeling. 41 yrs exp. Master Carpenter 203-639-8389 CT #573358

1-800-960-1004 EOE - M/F/V/D SECRETARY PT Positions in Radiology File Room. Mon-Fri 1-5, Sat 8-12, following Sat 128. Call Patti 203-694-8260 TEMPORARY MEDICAL Billing Representative. Immediate. Experienced, CPC Preferred. Mornings. IDX a plus! Terrific Opportunity Letter and resume to employment@comcllc.com or fax 203-741-6575.

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

CHILD CARE CURRENT OPENINGS avail. for infant & 3yr olds. Serving the community for 19 years. Member of Chamber of Commerce. Credit cards accepted. Ct Care 4 Kids accepted. Jumpin’ Beans Day School at 203-265-1544.

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177

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

DRIVEWAYS

MIDSTATE PAVING DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

DUMPSTERS 15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

FENCING 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

GARAGE DOORS RWL CONST. SERVICES RON LIGAS - 35 YRS EXP. Garage doors & openers installed CT Reg. #622764 860-349-6873

A2Z 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

GUTTERS

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.

Thursday, May 21, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

GUTTERS

LANDSCAPING

DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. WINDOW cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co. AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES - Siding, Patios, kit., baths & more. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709 & Insured.

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 SAMMY Construction Quality Work. Carpentry, repairs, siding, roofs & more! 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181 CT# 619246

JUNK REMOVAL

PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. FREE SCRAP METAL PICKUP 203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

LANDSCAPING A & A Lawn Care-Cuts, spring clean-ups, hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal #584101 Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638 BUDGET Friendly lawn mowing. Call (203) 314-7693, EBK Property Services. EL SOL Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Accepting new clients. Comm/Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877

BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301 GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now

203-272-4216 Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655 A+ MOWING & LAWN CARE. Quality Lawn Care at low prices. Call for free quote. (203) 886-9360 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 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 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 cleanups, Grass cutting, lawn maint. Comm/Res Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs

RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

PAVING

CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223

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JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

Decrease in material costs means savings for you. No job too small, driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curving. 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

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

LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built, no garden too small. 203-294-1160

41yrs exp. Lifetime warranty Siding, windows, carpentry. (203) 639-8389 CT #573358

Quality Improvements, LLC YOUR SAFEST CHOICE. NO PAY, 180 DAY WE DO EVERYTHING PLUS WINDOW SPECIALS! Member BBB Ct Reg. #572776

FUDA

SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181 JOHN Biafore and Son Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577

PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell.

POWER WASHING

MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

C&M CONSTRUCTION

POWER WASHING IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

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

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

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

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

Shamock Roofing

PAVING

MIDSTATE PAVING DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301

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

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

FIDERIO & SONS

O’CONNOR ROOFING

APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892

Gonzalez Construction

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

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

SIDING

★★★★★★★★

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-715-0567. CT Reg# 616240

centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372

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

PLUMBING

SERVICES OFFERED

CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR

CONSTRUCTION LLC

Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

ROOFS R US

Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212

MASONRY

TREE SERVICES

PRICKER REMOVAL

Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY

MOWING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

ROOFING

Empire Construction, LLC

ZK Construction

HANDYPERSONS

Shamock Roofing

ROOFING

Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871

Whether you’ve lost a ring, wallet or a Cocker Spaniel, a Marketplace ad can help track it.

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.

203-272-4216 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 TREES Tree Removal. Chipping. No job too small. Fully insured. 20 yrs. Local business. CT Reg# 673534. Call Joe (203) 804-4739 VILLA’S TREE REMOVAL We save everybody money! Fully insured, free estimates. (860) 777-7914 CT Reg#709285

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS ALL Types pool & spa serv. Complete service on pools & spas, above and inground liner replacement. Lic & ins. CT Reg 622885. Call (203) 537-9188

BENJAMIN BUILDERS LLC Payment plans & credit cards ROOFS, SIDING, WINDOWS, ADDT’S, KIT, BATHS, DECKS 203-671-7415 Ct Reg #622755

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991 HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135

WINDOW WASHING

TREE SERVICES

DOW GUTTERS YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

Seamless gutters/leaders. WINDOW cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 21, 2009

MEMORIAL DAY

SPECIALS “WOW” BEER SALE!

SPRING WINE FAVORITES -

VODKA SALE 1.75L

ROLLING ROCK

CAVIT $ Pinot Grigio 1.5L

KENDALL $ JACKSON Chardonnay

PINNACLE

FINLANDIA

SHARPE HILL Ballet of Angels

BOGLE Merlot, Sauv. Blanc

SKYY

SVEDKA

MI AMORE Red or White

ST. FRANCIS Red

GREY GOOSE

SOBIESKI

BERINGER Third Century All Types

CELLAR 8 All Types

BELVEDERE

KAPITANSKA

FETZER Riesling or Gewurtztraminer

RELAX Riesling

SMIRNOFF

ABSOLUT

24 Pack Bottles BUD BUD LIGHT COORS LT $ MILLER LITE

1499

24 Pack Bottles

SMIRNOFF ICE 12 Pack Bottles

BUD LT Lime

1499

18 Pack Bottles

TWISTED TEA MIKE’S 12 Pack Bottles

FREE DELIVERY Call for Details

1199 $ 99 9 $ 99 9 $ 1099 $ 99 9

1299 $ 99 9 $ 99 9 $ 99 9 $ 99 8

Mon.-Wed. 8-8 pm Thurs.-Sat. 8-9 pm Not responsible for typographical errors.

Prices good through 5/30/09

118 Mill Street, Berlin, CT (860) 356-4877

Hours:

2599 2299 1999

2699 3499

HAVING A PICNIC OR A PARTY? VISIT BERLIN SPIRITS & COUNTRY FARMS DELI & CATERING FOR ALL YOUR PARTY FAVORITES!

COUNTRY FARMS Deli & Catering

116 Mill St., Berlin • 828-1154

Check out our SPRING SPECIALS!

Catering for All Occasions • Gift Baskets

From the Deli ... $

2.99 lb. $ Krakus Imported Ham ............................... 3.99 lb. $ Carando Genoa Salami ............................ 3.99 lb. $ Wunderbar Bologna ................................... 2.49 lb. Land O’Lakes American Cheese .........

Freshly Prepared, Store Made Salads ... $

Cole Slaw ....................................... 5.99 lb. $ Pasta Salad ................................... 3.39 lb. $ Potato Salad ................................. 3.59 lb.

1112807

Extra Large Eggs........................................ 1.59 dz. $ 24 pk. Dasani Water.................................... 4.99 $ 14” Super Loaded Grinder ...................... 7.99 $ Loaded Hard Roll ........................................ 4.99 (Ham, Turkey, Salami)

USDA Choice T-Bone Steaks 6.99 lb. $ Hamburger Patties..................... 4.99 lb. $ Sweet/Hot Sausage ................... 4.99 lb. $ Mucke’s/Rosol Hot Dogs ........ 4.99 lb.