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Volume 15, Number 1
Thursday, Januar y 6, 2011
Great expectations for 2011 Berlin’s top managers set their No. 1 priorities for the new year
Town Manager Denise McNair
There are many goals on the horizon for 2011. First, is to work with staff and the townspeople on the problems at Berlin High School and McGee Middle School. Should the renovations to
the high school be undertaken, many things need to be worked out to insure that the students’ and residents’ needs are met. The ongoing indoor air quality repairs at McGee and the eventual roof replacement need to be finished as well. The construction of a new police station is another goal for 2011. Finally, adopting a budget that meets the needs of the town — while keeping the taxes as low as possible — is our ultimate goal and, perhaps, the most challenging in light of everything the town needs to accomplish. Happy New Year!
Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald For 2011, I look to work with the citizens of Berlin towards a new police station. A new police station is needed in order to serve the community for the next 20 to 30 years. Thus far, we have been able to identify Farmington Avenue as the potential loca-
tion for the police station. An evaluation of an existing structure (Kensington Furniture warehouse) is currently under way. The evaluation will examine the structural integrity, environmental conditions and overall suitability of using the structure and the potential cost necessary to refurbish it. Understanding that the town’s resources are limited, an opportunity exists to purchase this property, that is now cheaper, due to current economic conditions. I hope to work with the community to secure the funding necessary and then design a police station that will serve the citizens for many years to come.
One dog’s story
The life of Riley; our four-legged miracle By Adam Zangari Special to The Citizen Sometimes, when somebody wants something badly enough, they just have to wait for the right time for things to fall into place. My wife and I were obsessed with getting a Golden Retriever
after reading Dean Koontz’s book Watchers. We fell in love with the dog in that book and how he interacted with the lovable characters the novel contained. We read the book three years ago, when we were dating, and told each other that when we got married, See Riley, page 6
This puppy needed a home.
Petition drive seeks to send $70 million high school project to referendum By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
A petition to bring the $70 million high school project to a referendum vote was taken out at the Town Clerk’s office Dec. 28. The project
was approved by the Town Council at its Dec. 21 meeting. At the time, Mayor Adam Salina and other councilors said they expected a petition drive to take place. The vote was five to two in favor of the renovate-as-new
plan, with the panel’s two Republican councilors voting against it. The petition, with signatures from three percent of the total of qualified electors, must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office by 4:30
p.m. Jan. 10. John Kilian, a resident, took out the petition papers and Berlin Republican Town Committee Chairman George Millerd said he, and See Petition, page 8
Superintendent of Schools David Erwin
The goal that I’ve set for 2011 is to assist the school community, and the community as a whole, to get the information they need regarding the renovations to Berlin High School. The ultimate goal, that I have, is the passage of the project which would serve Berlin students and their families for years to come. If the project is successful, the citizens of Berlin will be able to review the timeline for the work on the school. Once the actual construction begins, the community would be able to see the progress in pictures and text on our website as well as seeing firsthand proof when they drive by the school. The possibility of this project passing is very exciting and I am willing to answer any questions to assist people in making an informed decision. Happy New Year!
Inside Calendar.........................16 Marketplace....................25 Faith ...............................10 Letters ............................14 Obituaries .......................11 Seniors ...........................12 Sports.............................20
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Here are The Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week.
A notice in the Dec. 30 edition, about a new business opening should have read: Switches is located at 1196 Farmington Ave. next to Whole Donut.
The question was: What’s your New Year’s resolution? Diet/exercise 44% Get organized. 11% Get out of debt. 21% Nothing, I’m good. 23%
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All the ins and outs, ups and downs, of 2010 trict in 2009. After a long run, George Synnott went out to explore other opportunities and Matthew Harnett came in as principal at Berlin High School. Brian Benigni came in to fill the assistant superintendent job leaving McGee Middle School out of a principal until Scott Ratchford came along to fill in the vacancy.
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In the great tradition of end of year “what’s in and what’s out” recaps, The Citizen presents a light-hearted look at serious (and not) topics that kept us talking in 2010. Here’s our year in review. Senator Chris Dodd was in town, in January, to talk with business leaders about jobs and economy, but shortly afterwards, Dodd opted out of running again. Later on, in
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Then-candidate Democrat Dan Malloy stumped in Berlin last summer. Looking on is Mayor Adam Salina and Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli. Malloy went on to win the governor’s office.
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Pro football was in session at Sage Park last summer as the Colonials came out to practice. Berlin resident Tom Pac was in high spirits when daughter Erin Pac, took a bronze medal in Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics. Volunteers came out to fix up the clubhouse at Pistol Creek on IMPACT Day so the YMCA could move its Camp Thundermoon program in there for the summer. Tem-
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Capital Prep has opportunities for gifted and talented By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, in collaboration with Capital Prep Magnet School in Hartford, is offering a pre K through 5 gifted and talented program. Students from Berlin, East Berlin, Kensington are encouraged to apply. It’s free and free transportation is provided. The program can accommodate approximately 20 children from this tri-village area. An application must be filled out by Feb. 4 and there is a lottery for slots in April. However, “there is a very good chance” that students from Berlin will be among those selected, according to the school’s Community Relations Director Sterling Berliant.
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dog was just that. A rescue. Breeders have dogs intended Continued from page 1 to sell. Rescued dogs are not made to sell, just leftover we were getting a dog. dogs nobody wanted. Two years later, we got We were slightly disheartmarried and after finding ened to hear that since, after our first place on Peck Street doing extensive research on in Berlin, our landlord said the Golden Retriever breed, that getting a dog would be we figured it best to pick up fine. But there were condi- our puppy at a breeder. But if tions. we wanted to pursue getting According to the lease, we a puppy, we would have to go weren’t able to get one from a to the Humane Society and breeder. The lease stated that so we decided to move ahead if we wanted a dog, it would with looking for a dog, anybe a $500 deposit on the rent, way. but our landlord told us he’d Every trip we took to the rescued his boxer — and he humane society was the gave us an incentive to res- same: not many dogs to look cue. If we rescued, he would at and there were never any waive the $500 deposit. It Golden Retrievers. After our wasn’t just about the money. fourth or fifth trip, we startHe explained that rescuing a ed looking online for other
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SPEEDIER ADMISSIONS. QUICK RECOVERY TIMES. (BUT THE REST OF YOUR SHORT STAY CAN BE AT YOUR NORMAL PACE.) Adam Zangari with Riley.
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Review Continued from page 4 Jeff Coderre was out at Timberlin as golf pro and no official was in the mood to talk about why. Marc Bayram was in, but fans of Brent Paladino grumbled out loud about the choice. A proposal for fixing the high school didn’t make it in, but a new plan to renovate-tonew got a chance to get out to the public at a Dec. 21 hearing and might make it in next year. Berlin was in its anniversary year — 225! A gazebo was put in place at Veterans Memorial Park and many other enhancements were in the works for the downtown Streetscape project: a clock at Volunteer Park, new sidewalks, walking trails and resting places. After a good run, it was lights out for the A&P Foodmart.
Proposed regulations to limit ATV use caused heated discussion last summer. New rules were eventually enacted. VIP remained in the dark. The Lofts at Sherwood Falls were inhabited and outside, the building revealed an impressive rehabilitation. Filenes came to town and joined in with SYMS. Steel came in from Ground Zero to create a 9/11 memorial on Farmington Avenue, but the final design will stay out of
sight until next year. The police station is in the lowerlevel of Town Hall but it plans to be out on Farmington Avenue. Berlin’s open space increased to give residents more places to get out and enjoy nature. Off-road vehicle fans came out in force, at Town Council
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others in the party, will assist with circulating the petition. Kilian has successfully brought other items to refendum in the past. Millerd said the immediate objective is to bring the item forward for a vote. “Items of this nature, that are highly impactful or have a high cost — its always been our premise that people should have an opportunity to vote on it,” he said. (See Millerd’s commentary page 15). Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli was among the five Democrats who voted in favor of bonding the project. He said “The issue is big enough and important enough to go to referendum. The town should decide.” If the petition drive is successful — and Morelli expect-
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Steve and Kim Bennett announce the birth of their son Tyler James on Sept. 17, 2010 at Hospital of Central CT. He joins his brother, Gavin, 2 ½ years old. Tyler’s grandparents are Jim and Carole Capodiece of Kensington and Dave and Terry Bennett of Kensington. His great-grandparents are Jack and Barbara Knaus of New Britain.
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Flynn-Kent Sue Flynn of Kensington has announced the engagement of her daughter Kati to Adam Kent of Lake Stevens, Wash. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sue Flynn of Kensington and the late Richard Flynn. Her fiancé is the son of Chad and Susan Kent of Lake Stevens, Wash. Flynn is a graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon high school and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre and philosophy from Knox College. She is employed by Borders Books. Kent is a graduate of Lake Stevens High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies and photography from Knox College. He is employed by Borders Books.
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ed it would be — he said council members would be going out to talk with any civic groups who were interested in discussing the plan. “Not to pitch the plan, but to make sure everyone is as informed as possible.” Millerd said if the petition drive is successful “we’ll follow up with futher opinions.” He said there is a wide mix of ideas on the best way to proceed to address facilities and related educational issues with the schools. The project would be eligible for reimbursement, bringing the cost to the town to about $47 million. The Board of Education has presented a statement of need for the project and has given numerous presentations on the need to overhaul the building and site due to code violations as well as educational inadequacies.
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lar dog to fall into our laps, like we were meant to rescue him. Sharron called and talked with us for nearly an hour, about Riley, before she put him on transport to Con-
necticut. I discovered that foster parents of these animals do not get enough credit. The foster parents love these dogs so much and that’s why they take them in, to give them a second chance
at a life they deserve. When the foster parent’s job is over and they have had the dog rescued, it’s extremely hard for them say goodbye.
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The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information call John Simeone at (860) 8280794.
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Forever Young Club The Forever Young Club is scheduled to meet tonight, Jan. 6 in Father Carroll Hall, Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Adoration in the church is at 6 p.m. A short meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program and refreshments. The club is collecting cereal for the Berlin food pantry. Members infested in participating are asked to donate at the meeting.
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Kensington Congregational The Kensington Congregational Church Christian Education program has scheduled a Parent/Child playgroup for Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The group meets on a “drop-in” basis, in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. The playgroup is open to all who care for children from infants to preschoolers. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
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Photos are available in the Berlin Town Clerk’s Office from the Korean War Veterans Ceremony held Oct. 27, 2010. The photos are of veterans with Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and other dignitaries. If you were at the ceremony and had your picture taken, please come in to the Town Clerk’s Office and pick it up.
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Robert H.A. Meyer, 81, of Berlin, husband of Claire (Frenzke) Meyer, died Dec. 21, 2010 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Union City, N.J., he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Schmidt) Meyer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Panama. He was considered for West Point Military Academy, but respectfully declined to attend Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1953, and where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He was employed at Northeast Utilities for 36 years, retiring as a nuclear research engineer in 1989. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
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Church, where he had served as the Stewardship Chairman. He loved camping and travel with Claire following retirement. Their travel destinations included Alaska and many other parts of the United States. He was also an expert mechanic, and enjoyed working on automobiles. Most recently, he was involved in the design and renovation of his home. In addition to his wife Claire, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Marc Greenwald of Blackstone, Mass.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Mary Anne Meyer of Bellingham, Mass. and John and Frances Meyer of Berlin; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one niece; and three nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marion (Nagel) Meyer. Services were held Dec. 28, 2010 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Memorial
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Louis F. Mele, 90, of Kensington, widower of A n n a ( B u r k e ) Mele, died Dec. 24, 2010 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in South Ashburnham, Mass., he was a former New Britain resident, moving to Kensington in 1965. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked at the former Royal Machine and Tool in Berlin for over 20 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in New Britain; the New Britain VFW Post 511; the 8th Ward Political Club in New Britain; and the Loyal Order of Moose in Kensington. Surviving is a daughter, Judy Lashua of Kensington; a son, John Bunting and his wife Susan of Crystal River, Fla.; a brother, Richard Mele and his wife Lucy of New Britain; a grandson, Philip DiPietro of Kensington; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Anna, he was predeceased by a son, Robert Bittner, killed in Vietnam in 1969; as well as six brothers and a sister. Services were held Dec. 29, 2010 at Carlson Funeral
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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. A donation is requested. Monday, Jan. 10: Corn chowder with oyster crackers, Latino meatloaf with gravy, small new potatoes, carrot coins, wheat bread, nut-free brownies. Tuesday, Jan. 11: Seafood Newburg over confetti rive, snow peas, dinner roll, fruited Jell-O. Wednesday, Jan. 12: Broccoli cheese quiche, stir fry vegetables, corn muffin, fruit pie. Thursday, Jan. 13: Turkey ala King with mixed vegetables, rice, salad, biscuit, ice cream social. Friday, Jan. 14: Baked macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, wheat bread, tangerine.
Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006. Jan. 27-28 — Mohegan Sun overnight. February — Cabaret Lulu at Old Sturbridge Village.
AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 18 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. Sally Calderone, of the Berlin Historical Society, an authority on the history of Berlin, is scheduled to speak. Refreshments will follow.
Senior Social at the Pineloft Senior Social is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 11 at the Pineloft Restaurant, 1474 Berlin Turnpike, from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. The evening includes a lasagna supper and live entertainment by Justin
Kaace, Donna D. & Kaylee. For more information and cost, call (860) 828-9797.
Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Cheryl Siderowf, MSW Intern, are required. Eiderdown also will schedule home appointments. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561, ext. 335.
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Support groups Living with Chronic Medical Illness, Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., Insurance required. (860) 224-5804. Anger Management Support Group, Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., Insurance required. (860) 224-5804. Depression Therapy Group, Wednesdays at 4 p.m., Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., Insurance required. (860) 224-5804. Eating Disorder Therapy Group, Wednesdays at 4 p.m., Counseling Center, 50 Griswold St., Insurance required. (860) 224-5804. Quitting Time: Smoking Cessation group, Mondays, dining room A, 5:30 -6:45 p.m., (860) 224-5433.
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CitizenOpinion Letters to the Editor
Another vote?
Former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley used to tell his people, “vote early and vote often.” It seems like we are doing something akin to that, although not those exact words. In Berlin, we just vote often. If the majority on the Town Council do not like the way a vote went, they just wait a few months and try again. We had a referendum on the rebuilding/refurbishing of the high school. The town folks voted, although not by a landslide, not to spend some 90 million dollars to completely rebuild it. That referendum, like all referendums, cost the town several thousands dollars. What did it prove? Nothing, since the Board of Education and the Council were not happy about its outcome. Now they want to hold another referendum with the hopes that the voters will be more easily persuaded and vote for the
new 69 million dollar change. Our young people, who will someday be the leaders of this nation, need and deserve the best education possible. In looking at world statistics it appears that of all the countries in the world, the USA comes in at No. 68. Among some of the countries ahead of us are China and India. These are two of the countries that are also taking our jobs. We are in a slump at this time…people in Berlin are in need now more than ever. We need to cut back — only this time its to go back to the first referendum regarding the high school. The town may receive some state funds, but that still leaves us with more than a 40 million dollar bill. The state also is broke, and if they do give us some 20 million dollars, where will it comes from? Why us of course. I know we will go to referendum. I ask you to consider, if not your own econo-
my, then for that of your neighbor as well. Richard A. Rampone Berlin
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Government Meetings
Monday, Jan. 10 Economic Development, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Public Health VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m.
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Commentary Your story
Tough cookie competition over the holidays By Irene Young Special to The Citizen What would Christmas be without Christmas cookies — but who has time to make a variety? Well, you will — if you make time to make six dozen, of one type of cookie — when you are invited to the annual Reilly Competitive Cookie Swap. That’s right competitive — there is a winning tiara. For the past 11 years, Anne and Brian Reilly of Kensington, host a congenial, but fiercely competitive cookie swap, in mid December. The invitees are neighbors and friends who have been deemed cookie-worthy. Cookie-worthy means they must be available that evening, know their way around a spatula, are willing
to talk smack and be a woman (sorry, guys). Some cookie participants have come from other Connecticut towns and as far away places as Chicago and, in the past, Korea. Cookies must be made from scratch (no slice-n-bake or packaged product), one of the main ingredients must be flour. And cookies must have been baked by the participant themselves; no surrogate bakers allowed. Each participant is asked to submit six dozen cookies to be shared. There are five competitive categories: best drop cookie, best filled cookie, best bar cookie, best decorated cookie and the ultimate Best Overall Cookie which takes the winning
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Aresimowicz now Deputy Speaker State Representative Joseph Aresimowicz (DBerlin/Southington) was appointed recently by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve as a deputy speaker for the next two-year term of the state legislature that convenes in January. The deputy speaker is responsible for assisting the Speaker of the House in presiding over the House during it debates and for leading the majority party in its agenda. “The choice of Joe Aresimowicz as a deputy speaker was an easy one,” Speaker Donovan said. “Joe is a talented and experienced legislator who has worked hard on behalf of his constituents and the people of Connecticut statewide. We have a challenging year facing us and I look forward to Joe’s help as we work together to seek solutions. Joe is a team player and a committed leader.” “I am grateful to Speaker Donovan for being appointed to serve in this important position,” Aresimowicz said. “Our state faces many challenges right now, and I look forward to working with Speaker Donovan and our leadership team in the year ahead.” Aresimowicz will also serve on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Housing, and Insurance and Real Estate Committees. The 2011 session of the General Assembly convenes on Jan. 5.
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Commentary
You deserve the right to weigh in on high school project By George Millerd On Dec. 21, 2010, while most Berlin residents were preparing for the upcoming holidays, the Democrat-controlled Town Council decided it was a great time to push Millerd through a $69,950,000 Bond Ordinance to finance a slightly scaled down version of the $83 million Berlin High School “renovate-as-new” proposal which was defeated on June 8, 2010. Most people seemed to be unaware this was even happening, which, unfortunately, appears to have been the objective. A document entitled “Rules and
Procedures for Berlin Town Council” is intended to outline the governance procedures that are supposed to be followed for different types of council meetings. Rule 7 outlines the special rules to be followed for public hearings and ordinances. In this case there was a public hearing on the ordinance, followed by a regular Town Council meeting. According to this document, the following should be in effect: “…Any ordinance, which shall have had its public hearing, may be taken up by the Council at its next session, shall be read, and thereupon shall be open for debate and amendment. In the event that the Council meeting takes place on the same night as the hearing, the vote on the ordinance may take place at the next scheduled meeting….”
As usual, by a vote of 5 to 2, the Democrat majority voted to waive Rule 7 and vote on the ordinance the same night as the public hearing. This vote was made over the objection of Councilor Kari Drost who, at the minimum, wanted to give those not in attendance an opportunity to watch the meeting broadcast on Nutmeg TV and then give them an opportunity to voice their opinion at the next Town Council meeting. This group of five routinely votes to waive Rule 7, even on the most sensitive issues and costly ordinances. One wonders why the Democrats are so hesitant to give Berlin’s residents an opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns. On Dec. 28, 2010, per the Town Charter, a petition was taken out to force a referendum on the $69.9 mil-
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tiara. The creator is named the following year’s queen. The esteemed judges consist of specially selected male members of the community with the thread of consistency being Head Judge Brian Reilly presiding. They must have impeccable integrity and the courage to face adversity. It is a difficult task these judges have. There have been as many as 30 different cookie entries submitted. Each entry platter must be judiciously sampled, rated, results tabulated and finally announced. You can feel the electicity in the air as the head judge announces the cookie winners. As the win-
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The age, sex, breed, and size of an animal is submitted to petfinder.com by the foster parents and a description of the dog or cat is generated. Those looking for a specific breed or age of dog or cat, can put it in the search criteria on the website. Once a match is made, an application is filled out for those who wish to pursue the adoption. The application asks ques-
Cookie swap yields yummy rewards. ners (princesses) are named for each category there is a giddy anticipation of who
will be Cookie Queen. For the Queen there is blissful glee and a crown — for the
tions like: “how long are you home during the day?” and “why do you want this animal as a pet?” and “how many kids do you have?” The foster parent gives a personal call to the individual will be the best candidate to rescue the dog. If the “interview” on the phone goes well, the dog or cat is officially rescued and then put on a transport truck to where the rescuer lives. If you are looking to add a new pet to your family and you have done your research
on what king of breed you want, consider a rescue. Make a difference and be rewarded with a four-legged miracle. (Next week, Riley comes home and settles into a new life in Berlin.)
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lion bond ordinance. Consistent with our beliefs, members of the Berlin Republican Town Committee will actively participate in collecting signatures for the petition. Unlike our Democratic counterparts who feel they know what is best for you and what you can afford, we believe the electorate is entitled to vote on major decisions that will significantly affect everyone and decide for themselves. Whether you are for or against the proposal, it is your right to have a say. Petitions will be circulating this week. If you’d like to sign and exercise your right, please call me at (860) 828-9722 or (860) 614-7845 and we’ll make arrangements to meet you.
(George Millerd is chairman of the Berlin Republican Town Committee.)
others, fleeting disappointment but all graciously welcome the new Cookie Queen who will reign for the next year. While the judges are in chambers, team trivia challenge is rendered based on a theme. The winning team reaps a prize and bragging rights. However, in this time of smart phones there was some “artificial intelligence” and perhaps some cheating detected. Luckily, the winning team this year was not implicated in the scandal. And finally the 2010 Reilly Cookie Swap Royal Court is: Best Drop, Princess Grace Rogan; Best Filled, Princess Vita Veronessi; Best Bar, Princess Mary Matuczek;
Best Decorated, Princess Irene Young; Best All Round Cookie and Reigning 2011 Queen, Queen Ellen Leurenberg. When it comes to building holiday spirit and nurturing friendship with a competitive edge, there is nothing better than the Annual Reilly Cookie Swap. Their generosity and fun loving spirit brings joy to all participants and everyone goes home with a full cookie platter of assorted cookies. We the past, present and future cookie swap participants thank the Reillys as we report to our test kitchens to develop next year’s prize winning entry.
What’s your story? Does your club, civic organization, charitable cause, youth group, or church have a story it would like to share with our readers? Did your organization host an event, have an adventure, travel, do a good deed, celebrate a milestone? Here’s a chance to turn the spotlight on what’s going on in your corner of Berlin. All you have to do is tell us about your group’s activities, in 500 words or less, and send it along with a photo to news@theberlincitizen.com. Questions? Call (860)829-5720.
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the
Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email
joe@betterbooksltd.com. Financial aid information - The Berlin High School guidance department has scheduled a Financial Aid program for tonight, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Carolyn Karno, an independent consultant for Education Funding Strategies will present an informative program to assist parents with understanding the Financial Aid Process and filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms. Junior Women’s Club of Berlin– The Berlin Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin is scheduled to meet tonight, Jan. 6 at Sage Pond Place. Social is at 7 p.m.; meeting at 7:30 p.m. Boys Basketball – BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball – BHS vs. Bristol Central at Bristol Central, 7 p.m.
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Pet Adoption
Cookie is a lovely, dilute calico. She is extremely sweet and grateful to be in from the cold. Cookie adjusted very quickly to her foster home with children, a dog, and other cats. She is mellow, polite and good natured. A wonderful companion! For more information about Cookie or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.
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Boys basketball – BHS Boys Swimming – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at BHS, 7 vs. Newington at Newington, p.m. 3:45 p.m. Girls Basketball – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at Bristol Eastern, 7 p.m.
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Ice Hockey – BHS-NewTuesday ington vs. Enfield at Enfield, 8:10 p.m. Pasta supper – The Wrestling – Windham DuAmerican Legion Post 68, els at Willimantic, 9 a.m. 154 Porters Pass, hosts a pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is welcome. For more inforSunday mation, call the post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. Free Throw ChampiAll Night Grad Party onship – The annual Decorating – The 2011 All Knights of Columbus Free Night Graduation Party Throw Championship is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 9 Decorating committee meets at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul School every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Willard Elementary School. gym. Boys and girls 10 to 14 years old may participate in Help as often as you can. Drop-ins are welcome. the best of 15 foul-shot conBoy Scouts — Boy Scout test. The event is free. RegisTroop 256, chartered by the tration begins at 1:15 p.m. Kensington Volunteer Fire For more information, conDepartment, meets Tuesday tact Terry Lescoe at (860) evenings at the Kensington 828-9285. firehouse. For more inforSend us your mation, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. calendar news: Boy Scouts — Boy Scout news@berlincitizen.com Troop 44, chartered by the
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Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Members of the club are dedicated to doing good works in the community. Guests are invited to attend any meeting. For more information, call Elaine Pavasaris at (860) 4639193. Boys Swimming – BHS vs. Manchester at Manchester, 3:45 p.m.
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Ice Hockey – NewingtonBerlin vs. Rocky-RHAMMiddletown at Newington, 8 p.m. Wrestling – BHS vs. Plainville at Plainville, 6 p.m.
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Girls Basketball – BHS vs. Platt at Meriden, 7 p.m.
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test for analysis. The Health District also has literature about radon available at no cost. The Health District will have radon information displays and will give away various items, including booklets and radon test kits, while supplies last. The exhibits will be on display at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, the Cora Belden Library in Rocky Hill and the Wethersfield Public Library during the month of January. In addition to the information available at the Health District, other radon information resources include the
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The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests. Dec. 7 Thomas Wojcik, 22, 30 Schultz St., New Britain, firstdegree failure to appear. Abdesiam Toumi. 33, 340 South Main St., New Britain, violation of protective order/threatening, disorderly conduct/assaultive. Kenneth C. Argazzi, 44, 670 Arch St., New Britain, violation of protective order/threatening.
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New pro wants a private course feel at Timberlin By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
Citizen photo by Nick Carroll
His last job was at a private country club, Shuttle Meadow, but Marc Bayram, Timberlin Golf Course’s recently named head professional, feels most at home in a more inclusive setting. “I’m a public golf guy by nature,” he said. “That’s really my niche — public.” Bayram grew up in New Britain and honed his skills at Stanley Golf Course, a public facility, where his family owned and operated Bayram’s Restaurant in the 80s. Having spent lots of time at both private and public courses, Bayram brings a unique perspective to his new position. Ideally, he wants to give Timberlin golfers a private course experience at public course prices. “The difference between public and private golf courses is the service,” said Bayram. “What I’m going to try to do is give it a private feel here. Service is a priority, so everyone I hire, that’s going to be a priority — the service they give, friendly service.” Bayram indicated the
New Head Professional at Timberlin Golf Course, Marc Bayram: “I want to make this place the premier public facility in the state. And I think we can do it.”
grounds at Timberlin already rival that of a private course. “The course is phenomenal,” he said, tipping his hat to Director of Golf Jon Zuk. “In the past three years I’ve probably played here maybe
three or four times, and it’s always immaculate.” “The golf course is the product,” Bayram continued. “And if the golf course is good — as it is — now we add the service into that, and we can have something spe-
cial here.” Bayram played golf at Conard High School in West Hartford and continued his career at Saint Leo University in Florida, a NCAA Division II school. After graduating from college, Bayram set out to become a member of the PGA of America, a rigorous endeavor. “You have to go through schooling that’s almost like getting a Masters Degree,” he explained. To achieve PGA of America Class A member status, a person must pass a playing test and three levels of education where they learn the ins and outs of the golf industry, from club design and repair to turf management. Bayram earned Class A status in October 2009. The process took him some three and a half years to complete. Now a Class A professional, Bayram took a job at a public course in Florida. He
then made the leap to Shuttle Meadow, where he spent three years as an assistant pro. “Once the Timberlin job opened, I really wanted to push for it,” Bayram said. “Growing up at Stanley, we always looked up to Timberlin as the premier public facility. It just seemed like such a perfect fit for me.” Bayram replaces Jeff Coderre at Timberlin. “Everyone I’ve talked to has been very welcoming and supportive. I know there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes talk, but I just really don’t pay any attention to that,” Bayram said. “My intentions are good. I want to make this place the premier public facility in the state. And I think we can do it.” Bayram points out that a lot goes into being a head professional; a figurehead position it is not. “We wear many hats,” he said. “Here at Timberlin, we run a bunch of tournaments, and that right there is a job in it self. We have to run instructional programs for the town, and the club, for all demographics. And on top of all of that, See Pro, next page
With numbers up, grapplers are thriving By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin High School wrestling team wrapped up 2010 in style. The Redcoats, who have struggled with low numbers in recent years, went undefeated and placed first at the eight-team Glastonbury Duals last week. “We had a great day,” Berlin co-coach Dave Tremblay said, pointing out the field at the Glastonbury Duals included some stiff competition, including the host team, as well as Newington and Manchester. With their four wins that
day, the Redcoats bumped their season record to 6-1. “We’d always be like this if we had a full lineup,” Tremblay said, referring to his team’s fast start. “Last year we’d show up with 10 kids. A lot of matches last year we were the better team, we were just giving up forfeits.” A talented crop of freshmen have allowed Berlin to compete in each weight class this winter. “They all work in the off-season. They’re a good class,” Tremblay said of the freshmen. “We haven’t had a class with ability like this in a long time.” Freshman Ethan Greider went 4-0 at the Glastonbury
Duals. Freshmen Richie Schlichting and Jake Eliades each rolled up three wins that day. The freshmen have injected some new energy into the program, but the seniors are the backbone of the team. Four of those seniors, Will Matuszak, Mason Powers, Anthony Squiteri and Mike Fiorillo, went 4-0 at the Glastonbury Duals. Matuszak was voted the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler. Redcoat sophomores Rick Mullins and Jordan Zima also went undefeated at the Glastonbury Duals.
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The Berlin High School wrestling team got off to a fast start this season. Pictured: BHS senior Anthony Squitieri controls his opponent during a recent match.
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Coaches pleased, but not satisfied, with teams’ play By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
Photos by Matt Leidemer/Paul Salina
Both the boys and girls basketball team at Berlin High School headed into 2011 with a winning record. Pictured in recent action: Stephanie Lapierre controls the ball during the Erica Garrett Memorial Tournament. Bob Mozzicato battles a New Britain player for a rebound. play.” While King attempts to find the best combination to put on the floor, her starting lineup has seen several changes. “This year’s team is unpredictable, defensivelyminded, young and exciting to watch,” King said. “Once we get rid of sloppy and inconsistent play, we will be on the right track. With consistency comes confidence, and in combination, it is what we are striving for. They will get there. There is no doubt in my mind.” Both the BHS boys and girls teams have received contributions from a lot of kids this winter. Mike Rector was moved from shooting guard to point guard recently, and has thrived in his new role. “He has played great since that move,” Veneziano said. “In the two games, he has done a
Pro Continued from page 20 you own a golf shop here and supervise the entire golf operation.” “There’s a lot going on,” Bayram added, pointing out that, for him “playing golf is low on the totem pole.” The year certainly ended on a high note for Bayram, but 2010 was no breeze for
great job of getting the ball to the hot hand, and has also hit the open shots when he has had them.” Rector is also a defensive standout, as is forward/center Tommy Undercuffler, who Veneziano said is “one of the best man to man defenders around.” Undercuffler held Newington’s Nikko Donato to just 10 points. Donato averages nearly 23 points a night. The Redcoats’ offense has been powered by Max DeLorenzo. The guard/forward averages close to 19 points a game and is closing in on his 1,000th career point. “Max has played great. He is an all-state level basketball player, who doesn’t get the credit he deserves on the hardware because he is known as a football player,” Veneziano said, adding that if DeLorenzo was not doubleteamed each game he would Timberlin’s new head pro. The Plainville home where Bayram rented an apartment caught fire in February, displacing him. Then, in September, Bayram’s beloved grandmother, who he was tending to at the time, passed away. “This job opened up and I felt like ‘This is a sign. Something good’s going to happen,’” Bayram said. “And it did.”
average 25 to 30 points a game. “To his credit, he hasn’t forced it. He continues to pass to the open player.” Veneziano also has been pleased with the work turned in by Bob Mozzicato, Kevin Stritch, David Balfore, Colin King and Kyle Kureczka. Chelsea Vujs leads the Lady Redcoats in several statistical categories, including assists (14), rebounds (46) and steals (23). The guard/forward was named MVP at the Garrett tourna-
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Berlin High School Honor Roll
Berlin High School has announced the honor roll for the first quarter marking period.
High Honors Grade 12 - Alyssa Barrett, Caitlyn Budnick, Carley Calafiore, Rebecca Calafiore, Alex Camosci, Jacqueline Carlson, Nicole Dean, Paulina Drozdzowski, Nicole Dunham, Lauren Erickson, Jennifer Flannery, Francis Germano, Zachary Giaccone, Dawn Grabowski, Dylan Grasso, Katherine Harrison, Kevin Kozikowski, Joseph Labadia, Kimberly Lapierre, Stephanie Lapierre, Elizabeth Long, Qin Han Lu, Amber Mascola, Ryan Morrison, Huy Nguyen, James Nolan, Matthew Papke, Bhavik Patel, Allison Ponte, Mason Powers, Ryan Rampone, Jennifer Rector, Jaclyn Rubin, Colleen Schmalberger, Anne Scionti, Hailie Shaw, Jared Silverman, Monique St. Jarre, Shaun Sullivan, Stephanie Swiatek, Ryan Szalaty, Samantha Tsun, Andrew Wnuk, Kristopher Zabrensky. Grade 11 - Alexandra Asal, Deanna Barrett, Sarah Brochu, William Cavedon, Sarah Damato, Avalon Dieli, Jessica DiMattia, Olivia Hale, Jonathan Hauptfeld, Connor Hilbie, Emma Johnson, Samantha Kelley, Brittany Labbadia, Meghan Long, Carli Mazzarella, Jessica Naples, Megan Pitkin, Holly Robillard, Kristin Salimeno, Nicholas Santangelo, Akanksha Singh, Tyler St. Jarre, Emily Stickel, Anna Switzer, Kathleen Veneziano, Rebecca Worsham. Grade 10 - Henry Aroian,
Connor Bennett, Carolyn Bernucca, Lawrence Betterini, Joseph Bosco, Katherine Burek, Emily Charbonneau, Demis Christodlous, Madeline Cirullo, Olivia Constantine, Lauren Criniti, Caroline D’Attilio, Thomas deRito, Emily-Anne Deutsch, Rachel Droste, Tom Drozdzowski, Benjamin Durao, Kaitlyn Fisette, Meghan Foy, Nathan Galas, Nathan Giaccone, Alexandra Giove, Cassidy Goodwin, Kristina Hagmeier, Nicole Harris, Yaryna Hrynyukh, Tobias Hull, Matthew Kall, Mujtaba Khan, Ramsha Khan, Sana Khan, Julia Kipphut, Robert Ladas, Natalie Lombardo, Morrisa Luddy, Rebecca Lunt, Geoffrey Magisano, Shannon Mahoney, Nicole Maroon, Ryan Marquis, Scott McLeod, Emily Michaud, Emma Morelli, Megan Morrison, Brittany Nemphos, Avery Ortega, John Parillo, Stefanie Parillo, Jaydip Patel, Sanjiv Patel, Leah Pawelczyk, Kevin Pirruccio, Kailene Rampone, David Roccapriore, Gina Root, Emily Russo, Nicole Sapko, Eric Schmitt, Nicholas Seguljic, Kaley Sokolowski, Gabrielle St. Jarre, Lindsey Stefens, Zaneta Subernat, Ian Tamburini, Courtney Trzasko, Carly Vernacatola, Dominika Wejda, Kristina Wezdenko, Cameron Wilhelm, Joanna Wojtun, Paige Young. Grade 9 - Bonnie Anderson, Annmarie Asal, Karen Baldus, Kayleigh Barber, Lauren Baretta, Alex Bednarek, Noah Bergren, Gabriella Bierwirth, Madison Boyer, Courtney Brennan, Alexandra Burness, Kasondra Colasanti, Matthew Cote,
Ho, ho, ho
The Santa Express visited Pack 41 Den 10 at a den meeting at the Community Center. Pictured are: Jacob Derewonko, Tyler DeGroff, Santa, Matthew Krajewksi, Matthew Dennis, Josh DeGroff.
Henry Courchaine, Melanie Crim, Daniel Dabkowski, Angie Davila, Gabriella DiMaio, Alexis Duquette, James Dwyer, Ryan Dziecol, Autumn Edelson, Emily Ference, Silas Fischer, Seth Guliano, Daren Grabowski, Elias Grasso, Ethan Greider, Nicole Grieco, Matthew Heimlich, Melissa Johnson, Connor Jones, Olivia Kajda, Gregory Konowski, Jordan Kradas, Erik Labieniec, Austin Lawrence, Ryan Lea, Shelby Luddy, Nefeli Makris, Kerika Mazurkiewicz, Jenna McNamara, Deniss Mercado, Casey Merola, Kathleen Molski, Connor Morrin, Karol Nawalaniec, Hallie Nygren, Ryan Ogden, Colleen Padykula, Jenna Paradis, Hiral Patel, Rutviben Patel, Amanda Patterson, Steven Petrario, Kayla Polman, Victoria Pryputniewicz, Tess Repaci, Andrew Rich, Casey Ringquist, Rachel Roe, Kelly Rohan, Emily Rose, Christopher Samiotis, Jenna Santangelo, Caroline Scarrozzo, Richard Schlichting, Kelly Shea, Katherine Sherman, Natalie Souza, Kristen Stack, Brittany Sullivan, Benjamin Tomasczak, David Tran, Elaine Tsun, Victoria Vega, Ryan Vernlund, Michael Veronesi, Megan Wicander, Megan Wilcox, Mitchell Williams. Honors Grade 12 - Jonathan Asal, Darren Ayotte, Leanne Ayotte, David Balfore, Austin Barnes, Laine Blankenburg, Jenna Brousseau, Vivian Carlson, Kristen Cavaliere, Christopher Cefaratti, Camilia Chrzan, Samantha Colgan, Samantha Cooper, Joshua Costa, Nicholas Crenella, Joseph Dellaquila, Maximillian DeLorenzo, Taylor Dudics, Anthony Durante, Makenzie Friedmann, Mark Guerin, Nicholas Gurrieri, Brendon Hull, Justin Kozikowski, Kyle Kureczka, Volodymyr Kuts, Peter Ladas, Krista Langevin, Heather Levack, Jacqueline Lewis, Bennett Lohmeyer, Michaela Martinez, Theresa McCurdy, Monica Meucci, Amanda Pac, Joshua Paradis, Deepali Patel, April Regan, Stephanie Russo, Kevin Shea, Paul Shelkov, Daniel Slomski, Kaitlyn Synnott, Nicholas Tropea, Igor Turetskyy, Vanessa Vega, Natalie VonAchen, Shannon Williams, Travis Wood, Sara Zukowski. Grade 11 - Jamie Barber, Adam Berger, Kimberly Bosse, Patrick Bostrom, Connor Bowen, Morgan Budney, Andres CalleOtero, Alexandra Carbonell, Madeleine Christiana, Stephanie Cohen, Sabrina Couceiro, Lia D’Amato, Garrett Daigle, Samantha DeFrancesco, Matthew deRito, Nicole Dolan, Kira Eleveld, Margaret Frederick, Ashley Fri-
‘Good dog’
River Run Kennels, 77 Worthington Ridge, recently held its 6th annual Halloween Costume Contest. Proceeds were donated to Friends of Berlin Animals Control. Pictured is Jan Lund of the Berlin Animal Control receiving a check from River Run staff members and the winning dog “Pizan”. day, Kayla Gauthier, Danielle Gemmell, Tori Giannini, Dana Hebert, Kelly Josephson, Thias Kano, Pawel Karwowski, Kyle Kissane, Kevin Knopf, Allen Kozloski, Alexander LaPointe, Kyle Lavoie, Matthew Lea, Stephanie Lewis, David Lunt, Amanda Maule, Erica Messina, Joanna Miklosz, Robert Morrin, Shannon Murphy, Malgorzata Nawalaniec, Cora Ottaviana, Paige Owens, Erika Park, Priyankakumari Patel, Ritesh Patel, Robyn Riggott, Brittany Robitaille, Michael Rocco, Shawna Rosol, Eva Rybka, Carter Scarrozzo, Olivia Sherman, Devin Silverman, Jennifer Straub, Melissa Swiatek, Iu-Wei Sze, Katherine Tirado, Meagan Trzasko, Thomas Undercuffler, Trafford Underwood , Anthony Vernacatola, Chelsea Vujs, Anthony Walentukonis, Taylor Welch, Bridget White, Nicole Whitehill, Kaitlyn Willametz, Rachel Zelek, Shayna Zuk, Amanda Zup. Grade 10 - Melina Accarpio, Elizabeth Asal, Michael Baroni, Fazli Bozal, Kimberly Caplik, Isabella Cialfi, Charlotte Cichowski, Gabrielle Cyr, Peter Czepiga, Nicole Damboise, Sylvia Dobrowolski, Daniel Fasciano, Jillian Ferraguto, Taylor Gilleran, Annika Goettman, Emily Hamel, Morgan Imossi, Brandon Iozzo, Bianca Jacques, Eric Jha, Shannon Jones, Evelyn Juchniewicz, Ryan Kliszewski, Daniel Klotz, Laura Kuzoian, May La, Sabrina Labadia, Ericka Lanza, Gina Lapila, Avery Lewandowski, Alexander Little, Alejandra Madrid, Nicholas Mangiafico, Paul Mariano, Julie Marino, Amanda Martino, Nicholas Martino, Brendan McLarty, Briana McLoughlin, Michael Negri, Brie Nickerson, Madeline
Onofrio, Mason Paul, Karlee Pedemonti, Lauren Petry, Michael Pomian, Victoria Proklop, Dominik Rokita, Megan Rugar, James Shemeth, Gina Squitieri, Nicholas Strain, Tyler Stritch, Jeffrey Sylvester, Nicholas Tara, Michael Tirinzoni, Tyler Undercuffler, Tyler Varley, Patrick Veley, Catherine Voelpel, John Voisine, Zackery Voisine, James Wall, Rebecca Wassil, David Wilcox, Angela Wnuk, Daniel Wrona, Stephanie Zembko. Grade 9 - Kenneth Beardsley, Kristin Betz, Charlotte Black, Matthew Bodgen, Luc Bolduc, Samantha Carbonell, Andrew Chyra, Kelly Cohen, William Conticello, Matthew Crenella, Andrew Curtin, Olivia Dellaquila, Jenna DelVecchio, Anthony Duong, Savannath Dziob, Austin Forauer, Daniel Giardina, Samantha Graves, Kyle Greenough, Michael Gurrieri, Ahmad Hassan, Jared Hendrickson, Reid Hilbie, Haley Jamrog, Ashley Jensen, Arius Johnson, Michelle Juarez, Leena Kader, Luke Karoll, Jessica Karwowski, Shauna Kelly, Eric Kemmling, Todd Koops, Christopher Labbadia, Kristopher Langevin, Anthony Latina, Erin Levack, Haley Longo, Melissa Lopreiato, Taylor Luciani, Alicia Maule, Zachary Mayer, Wendy Muenchow, Kyle Naples, Tyler Nguyen, Jennifer Owens, Mayleen Perduta, Sean Pollock, Charles Quigley, Casey Rasmussen, Nathan Ruscito, Joseph Santiago, Megan Shemeth, Tyler Shirley, Courtney Silvia, Monica Sirera, Meghan Stanwicks, Jacqueline Sternberg, Luke Switzer, Timothy Synnott, Jelana Szymanski, Benjamin Tencza, Brian Thomas, Dante Vasi, Callie Veach, Kyle Zuk.
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McGee Middle School Honor Roll
McGee Middle School announced the honor roll for the first quarter marking period for grades 7 and 8. There is no sixth grade honor roll.
Ruszczyk, Alexis Salmon, Nicholas Scalora, Krista Shaw, Kaitlyn Shoplick, Noah Skinner, Valerie Slimskey, Rachael Steck, Ryan Steck, Valerie Sternberg, Haley Stites, Jordan Temple, Alyssa Vasil, Erica Veley, Alex Veronneau, Maxwell Wade, Zoe Wagner, Megan Waldrop, Bailey Ward, Shelby Waznia, Samantha Whitehill, Hayley Wilhelm, Callie Williams, Michael Wojciechowski, Adrian Wojtun, Nicole Zieba, Jared Zima, Michael Zisk, Jonathan Zoccoli. Grade 8 - Max Adams, Jessenia Alves, Kerry Ashe, Danielle Asklar, Emma Atkinson, Nicole Avella, Brooke Barney, Olivia Bednarek, Jacob Bernard, Andrew Bernucca, Samantha Bilinsky, David Bordonaro, Sarah Bosco, Alexa Bosse, Kathleen Bosse, James Bourgoin, Rachel Buck, Rhianna Burns, Melissa Calderone, Brandon Carasiti, Nicholas Carlone, Megan Carroll, Patrick Carroll, Elise Catan, Kayla Cervoni, Benjamin Cichowski, Francis Cirullo, Matthew Cohen, Cameron Criniti, Raymond Cruz, Robert DeGroff, Caitlyn DiCioccio, James Fagan, Eleana Farfan, Taylor Fascione, Charles Faselle, Julia Ferraguto, Kenneth Fisette, Katherine Frederick, Kristen Gaetgens, Marisa Gagliardi, Alyssa Germano, Tyler Gian-
grave, Jamilex Gonzalez, Gianna Grant, Sarah Hagen, Evan Hale, Joseph Inturri, Olivia Jacques, Calvin Johnson, Cara Johnson, Aidan Jones, Matthew Kaczynski, Kevin Kennure, Logan Kissane, Skyler Korn, Megan Leary, Megan Leavenworth, Stephanie Lesmes, Kristian Lincoln, Emily Lombardo, Taylor Lupini, Philip Mader, Victoria Mancini, Victoria Marino, Ashley Markow, Olivia Martino, Landon Murphy, Courtney Nelson, Jakub Nowak, Mackenzie O’Connor, Samuel Papcoda, Nidhi Patel, Victoria Pennell, David Perduta, Kirsten Petry, Gregory Philippon, Thomas Pietruszewski, Kevin Pinto, Mitchell, Pitkin, Jonathan Platosz, Evan Psillas, Mackenzie Recck, Anna Reyes, Matthew Rocco, Lauren Roe, Bryan Rozanski, Adam Rustico, Kayla Sagan, Carlynn Sakowicz, James Sanders, Kevin Savage, Kyle Sawyer, Anthony Scalzi, Arian Silas, Marisa Silva, Abby Simmone, John Stafstrom, Dylan Stetson, Sean Sullivan, Daniela Sznaj, Dannia Szymanski, Logan Taricani, Hunter Tralli, Abigail Underwood, Michael Vanderspek, Danielle Varley, Zachary Varley, Zachary Veleas, Brenden Vessichio, Allison Walsh, Kiera Watson, Kyle Wollman, Kamila Zielinski.
Financial aid information
The Berlin High School guidance department has scheduled a Financial Aid program for tonight, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Carolyn Karno, a former financial aid representative from the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation and now working independently as a consultant for Education Funding Strategies will present an informative program to assist parents with understanding the Financial Aid Process and filling out the FAFSA and CSS Profile forms.
Reunions
Berlin High School Class of 1981 and 1982 are planning a joint reunion for the fall of 2011. Classmates that “like” the Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/bhs81 will be
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Adult drop-in programs
Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following adult drop-in programs. Men’s 31+ basketball – Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mooreland Hill School. The program runs through March. Women’s 30+ volleyball – Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Belrin High School. The program is scheduled from Jan. 5 through March 30. For more information, call (860) 828-7009.
Performing Arts program
The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled acting classes at the Community Center for
Mondays from Feb. 7 through March 28. Classes for children in kindergarten through second grade meet from 4:15 to 5 p.m.; grades 3 through 6 meets from 5:05 to 6 p.m. Theater games, concentration exercises, voice and speech, improvisational exercises, acting terminology, sense memory, subtext, stage skills and script work will be covered. Registration is accepted by Performing Arts Programs, Inc. only. A fee for each class is charged. To register online, visit www.town.berlin.ct.us Departments & Officials, then Parks & Recreation and follow the link or go directly to www.perfor ming ar tsprograms.biz. (enter coupon code PAPCLASS at checkout); to register by phone, call (860) 432-9890; to register by mail: Performing Arts
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provided with updated reunion plans, can post comments to the site and reconnect with classmates. Berlin High School Class of 1971 reunion is in the planning stages. To make this event a night to remember, contact Nancy at (860) 6042134. Leave you name, phone number and best time to call. Hartford Public High School Class of 1961 is looking for classmates names and addresses for the 50th reunion. Please email hphs61@gmail.com or call (860) 667-0578.
Obituary Amelia Mae O’Connell
Amelia Mae (Hooper) O’Connell, 95, of Kensington, widow of Matthew Joseph O’Connell, died Dec. 24, 2010 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Joseph and the late Ethel (Holden) Hooper, she attended New Britain schools, and was employed at Honeywell Corporation and Berlin High School cafeteria. She was a member of St. Paul Church, the Berlin Grange, Berlin Seniors, and A.A.R.P. She is survived by her only daughter, Ethel (Battistone) Blake of Berlin; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by five brothers, Fred, George, Aneillo, William, and Frank Hooper. Services were held Dec. 30, 2010 from Porter’s Funeral Home, Berlin, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to Berlin Public Health Nursing Service, 240 Kensington Road, Kensington, CT 06037, or to Connecticut Community Care, Inc., 100 Great Meadow Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen
Obituary Arlene DelBiondo
LEGAL NOTICE TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE
All persons liable to pay taxes on the Supplemental Motor Vehicle list (Motor Vehicles registered after October 1, 2009, but before July 31, 2010) supplemental to the October 1, 2009 Grand List in and to the Town of Berlin, Connecticut are hereby notified that they are due and payable in full January 1, 2011. Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before February 1, 2011. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from January 1, 2011, on all Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes not paid on or before February 1, 2011, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back Motor Vehicle Taxes must be paid in full before payment may be made on the Supplemental Motor Vehicle Taxes. Any person liable for this tax who does not receive a bill should contact the Berlin Tax Collector’s Office at once, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability therefrom for payment. Collection Place: Tax Collector’s Office Room 22 Berlin Town Hall 240 Kensington Road Berlin, Connecticut 06037 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 am-4:30 pm Office Hours: Thursdays 8:30 am-7:00 pm Fridays 8:30 am-1:00 pm Caroline M. Glabau Revenue Collector Town of Berlin LOST & FOUND
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BERLIN REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA SYSTEM Bid No. 2011-15
Sealed bids/proposals will be accepted at the Town Manager's Office, Town of Berlin, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 until, but no later than, 4:00 p.m. January 18, 2011, at which place and time all bids/proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2011 will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. The specifications may be obtained from the Town Manager's Office, Town of Berlin, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 or on the Town's website at: http://www.town.berlin.ct.us/content/201/1270/default.aspx.
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The Town of Berlin's Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids/proposals, to waive minor irregularities in the proposal and to award the contract to other than the low proposer if deemed in the best interest of the Town.
Dated at Berlin, CT this 6th day of January, 2011. Denise M. McNair Town Manager
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The Town of Berlin, CT is accepting written bids/proposals for a Thermal Imaging Camera System, as per our specifications.
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Arlene (Tack) DelBiondo, 81, of New Britain, died Dec. 23, 2010 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Berlin, the daughter of the late Carl and Bertha (Anderson) Tack, she lived most of her life in New Britain. She had worked with her late husband, Joseph Del Biondo, at Delto Tool Company for many years. She is survived by her five children, Dawn Schilke and her husband, Jim of Bellingham, Mass., Dale Gibbs and her husband Larry of Canton, Douglas DelBiondo of New Britain, in which she shared her home, David DelBiondo and his wife Rosanne (Cookie) of Old Lyme, and Daniel DelBiondo of New Hartford. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jennifer DelBiondo of Old Lyme, Thomas O’Connor and his wife Breeann of Old Lyme, Melissa Casso and her husband John of New Britain, Sarah DelBiondo of Berlin, Anthony DelBiondo of Old Lyme, Kimberly DelBiondo of Berlin, Deanna DelBiondo of St. Stephen, N.B. Canada, Danielle DelBiondo of St. Stephen, N.B. Canada, Nicole Schilke of Bellingham, Mass.; her great-grandchildren Isabelle O’Connor of Old Lyme, and Madison Casso of New Britain. She also leaves behind her brother Everette Tack and his wife Anne of Harwich, Mass., and her sisterin-law Yolanda DelBiondo of New Britain and many, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph and her grandson Shawn Kelly whom she loved and enjoyed very much. Arlene crafted many beautiful cross stitch projects which are displayed in her children’s homes. She took great care and was a very loving mother to her five children. She loved spending the summers at the families summer home in Old Lyme and winter in Bethel, Vermont snowmobiling. She will be greatly missed and remembered fondly. Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association 5 Brookside Drive Wallingford, CT 06492. To light a candle or send a condolence, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.
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ALWAYS Buying, Old, used and antique hand tools. Carpentry, machinist and workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that you are no longer using, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860613-1108
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN 2 BR, 2nd Floor. Large living room. Extra clean. All appliances included. Garage. No smoking. No pets. $900 per month. Call 860-234-0289 CHESHIRE - 1BR, 2nd Floor. Stove & refrigerator included. Off street parking. Front porch. Pet OK. $725 per month plus security. 203-250-8288 CHESHIRE-1BR, heat & HW Incld. Off-st-parking. $800/mo + 1mo sec. No pets or smoking. Avail Jan 1st. 203-988-4892
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Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Ask about 1 month free rent. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 2-3BRs Apts Recently Renovated. Starting at $670. Off st parking. 1st mont rent FREE w/1yr lease. Sec & ref. Mike (203) 537-6137 MERIDEN 2BR, 3 rd Fl. All new. Laundry in basement. Sec 8 approved. $800 plus security. 203-537-1772 MERIDEN 2BR. 5 Rms, 2nd fl. Remodeled kitchen, fridge & stove. $800/mo plus $1200 sec. Sec 8 approved. (203) 630-0670 MERIDEN GORGEOOUS 3BR /2nd Fl. Completely remodeled. Brand New appliances. Separate utils. $950. Owner / Agent 203-996-1719 MERIDEN- 2BR newly remodeled. Hardwood floors. Freshly painted. East side. $725/mo. No pets. Available now. Call 203-500-9080 or 203-235-5364 MERIDEN- Fully Furnished 3 Rooms - $675. Also, Efficiency - $575. Lease and security deposit required. Call 203-238-9772 MERIDEN-1BR. large. 2nd fl new appliances, newly renovated $775 per mo plus security hot water included call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-2BR + DR, LD, kitchen, pantry. Lg 2nd flr apt. WD hookup. Freshly painted. Reduced to $800. Incls stove & fridge, No pets, utils or smoking. 1 yr lease, credit chk & refs req. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN. 1BR and studio apts, downtown on bus line. Startting at $495/mo. Utilities not included. 203-982-3042. MERIDEN. Small studio apt, $465/mo includes heat and electric. No pets. 203-982-3042 WALLINGFORD 1st flr, 1BR $750+sec. 162 S Colony St. No utils. No pets. Good credit. Call 203-553-5555
also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT
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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS MERIDEN Ind bldg for lease. 2200 sf. 2 overhead garage doors, 12’ high. Office w/bathroom. Shop w/bathroom. $850 per mo. Triple net. 203-213-8154
HOUSES FOR SALE ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN Beautiful, safe furnished rm. Bathrm incld, utils incl. $140/wk + sec. Off-stpark. Susan 203-500-0608 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-Large safe furnished room. All utils plus cable. 1st flr. $125/weekly. Share kitchen & bath. 203-238-3369
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WALLINGFORD $499,900 Beautiful custom 4BR home in neighborhood. Many elegant features & finishes including MBR w/loft & FP. 2 family rms + incredible pool & patio. Linda 203-265-5618
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Make ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
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OKAY Industries is a well-established, successful, growing and highly regarded manufacturer of precision stamped components and assemblies. We are hiring for the following ENGINEERING positions: QUALITY ENGINEER: The successful candidate must be hands on and will interact with all functional areas of the company to develop new programs and improve ongoing operations. Candidates must have experience with Gage Design /layout inspections/control plan creation, APQP, DOE, PPAP, FMEA, supplier management and calibration experience. 5+ years experience a must. S E N IO R DE S I G N E N G IN E E R : This detail oriented candidate must be a creative professional with a proven track record in the stamping field designing complex progressive dies. Candidate should have experience with building and troubleshooting complex stamping dies, strong project management skills and commitment to getting the job done in a fast paced environment. Familiarity with specialized machinery, automation and some college work a plus. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER: The successful candidate should posses excellent organizational skills, ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and have at least 5 years of experience in a metalworking environment, preferably metal stamping /machining. The job will consist of intense “hands on” shop floor interaction. This position will work closely with the Production, Quality and Design Engineering departments. Send resumes to: Human Resources Okay Industries, Inc. PO Box 2470 New Britain, CT 06050-2470 www.okayind.com
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CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Ask about Free Cleaning for New Clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720
HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.
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NEW YEAR NEW CAREER Huge Company Expansion 20 Immediate FT Customer Service, General Labor & Mgmt Training Openings. $500-$1200+ per week. Call to set up interview. 203-759-1392
OKAY Industries is a well-established, successful, growing and highly regarded manufacturer of precision stamped components and assemblies. We are currently hiring CLASS A TOOLMAKERS. Candidates must have the proven ability to troubleshoot complex progressive dies and be an authority in making tooling components efficiently. Candidates must also be capable of assembling the most complex progressive dies and have leadership skills to lead a group through new complex tool builds. 10+ years experience a must. Send resumes to: Human Resources, Okay Industries, Inc. PO Box 2470, New Britain, CT 06050-2470 www.okayind.com
OWNER OPERATORS START THE NEW YEAR WITH US Pyle Transport Needs Owner Operators With Tandem Axle Tractor $1.67 p/mile fleet avg. Regional Truckload Opn.- Home EVERY Weekend Steady Work - Weekly Direct Deposit - Stable Company. Call Larry - 888-477-0020 ext 7 www.aduiepyle.com P/T Daycare Handler wanted @ Country Dog; M-F a.m. Seeking right person with Dog Handling and computer experience to train for managing, opening store/admitting dogs. Must possess excellent customer service skills and exceptional work ethics, Supervising, playing, Passion for dogs; ability to focus. Cheryl at 860-621-7297; 1177 West St, Southington
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, January 6, 2011
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Ocean State Plush Cozy Fleece Robes
Use on windows & doors
50% OFF
Comp. $30 & more!
15
Dual Draft Stopper
ALL Wii, PS2 & PS3 Game Accessories
Department Store Cancellation! Short, Medium & Long Styles
$
20
4
Twin
11
Full ...........................$15 Queen ....................$18 King .........................$20
Comp. $15 & more!
15 $ 18 $ 20 $
King
50”x 60” Lambswool Throw
8
$
Thermal Window Panels
Wamsutta 500 Thread Count Sheet Set
10
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5’ Spin lock bar with collars Wheeled carrying case
8888
400 Thread Count Sheet Set
Your Choice
Your Choice
28
88
40
$
Full.................. Comp. $80 Queen.......... Comp. $90 King............... Comp. $100
Every Premium Bath Sheet
7
Ice & Snow Melter 20 Lb Blend
Comp. $40-$50
20
Memory Foam Pet Beds & Mats 34” x 40” Memory Foam Bed
50
$
Extendable handle saves space
32” x 42” 5” Shredded Memory Foam Comp. $70
40
2’x6’ Runner
7
$
Excess Mohawk and Shaws carpets (all first quality) are cut and bound into the most popular sizes. You can now buy this American made product at a fraction of its original cost per yard!
68” x 24”, non-slip foam with reinforced core
Comp. $20
15
20
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The Original Snuggie
19 $ 5
Comp. $14.99
7
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Black Oil Sunflower Seed 50 lbs, Signature Blend 40 lbs or Nyjer Seed 25 lbs
10
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Foot Warmers 1 pair
Comp. $6.97
Your Choice:
2
$
Birder’s Blend
16 lbs; superior blend of seeds, grains and nuts
150
13 lbs; fruit and nut mixed seed
or Fruit & Nut
Non-Slip Snow Treads
Compare $6.97
16 650 $ 8
•Simply slip on over boots •Choose from men’s, women’s & children’s sizes Comp. $13 - $19
3
$
Your Choice:
Jumbo 13 oz Suet Cakes
4
$
Largest cake made! 4 popular flavors; more value for your money
Our Reg $1.10-$1.20
Your choice:
1
$
350
30” Steel Fire Pit
Superior Quality 1 Million Point Area Rugs
45
$
Hard to find round rugs at spectacular prices
EnviroLog™ Firelog 5lb
7’10”
6-Pack
5’3”
17999
Comp. $17
79
99
12
$
8’ x 10’ with 2’ x 8’ $ 2 pc. Berber Plush Rug Set............
80
Department Store Cancelled Order!!!
SkinTM & ChokoTM
Kashmir, Imperial, Silk Road & Persian Classics Collections
480,000 Points of Yarn Per Square Meter Choose from Ankra, Tuscany, Harvard, Chester & Soho Collections
20 Oz Chicken Tenders or Chicken Poppers Comp. $15
8
$
16 Oz Duck & Sweet Potato
6
$
5.7 Oz Chicken Tenders Comp. $7 .....................$3 1 Oz Chicken Tenders .................................70¢
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!
Helmets
$
7'10”x10'6”......
BELOW WHOLESALE PURCHASE!
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Comp. $80- $120
40
$
Made in Turkey
9'x12'.................. 300 $ 7'10”x11'2”...... 250 $ 6'7”x9'6”........... 180 $
5'3”x7'7”........... 100 $ 3'11”x5'7”......... 60 $ 2'7”x5'................ 36 $
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135 6'7”x9'6”........... 120 $ 5'3”x7'3”.............. 75 $ 3'11”x5'3”............ 40 $ 5'3” Round .......... 60 $ 7'10” Round...... 120
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Country Mix Wild Bird Seed - 20 Lb.............
15” x 28” Boot Tray
3'x5'....................$12 4'x6'................... $18 5’x8’ ..................$30 6'x9' ...................$40 9'x12' ....... $80-$90
25
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Toe Warmers Comp. $3.97
Winter Lined Latex Gloves
Residential & Commercial Area Rugs at the Lowest Possible Prices!
$
All Natural Dog Treats
1
$
$
Emergency Car Shovel
Comp. $25
Comp. $35
$
Deluxe Yoga Mat
or Single Body Warmer
Your Choice
4
48” Extendable Snowbroom & Ice Scraper
Comp. $130
Comp. $70
12
Melts up to -25ºF
Ultimate in comfort and support; helps eliminate painful pressure points
Tip-over safety shut-off
Your Choice:
2 pack
$
50 Lb Calcium Chloride Premium Ice Melter
Portable Heater Fan
• Thermostat • 2 heat settings • Tip-over safety shut-off
$
Hand Warmers
$
Melts up to -15ºF
$
1500 Watt Ceramic Heater
• Helps reduce tension • Increase flexibility Comp. $40
34” x 86” total size, non-skid surface Comp. $20
8
9 styles to choose from Includes base & shade
18” x 26”.............$8 23” x 34”.........$13 28” x 43”.........$20
lb .................1.59 lb .................2.69 lb .................3.69 lb .................5.99 lb .................9.59
M-2XL
Comp. $10
Gold’s Gym® Adjustable Equipment Mat
18” Poly Snow Shovel without $ built-in wear strip......
24” - 28” Table Lamps
Memory Foam Mats
OR 20 lb Neoprene Dumbbell Set
18” Poly Snow Shovel with Built-in Wear-Strip
$
4” Thick
1 2 3 5 8
Includes: 2 - 2lb weights, 2 - 3lb weights, 2 - 5lb weights, Blow molded carry case
Includes: 2 - 2lb weights, 2 - 3lb weights, 2 - 5lb weights, Folding carry/storage rack
Queen................$30 King....................$30
OR 36” Foam Roller
Neoprene Coated Dumbbells
20 lb Vinyl Toning Weight Set
Luxury collection - 100% cotton
100% Egyptian cotton
5
$
High Density Roll-Up Mat
• 2’x6’ • 1/2” thick • Nylon strips for storage Comp. $30
$
Ultra-soft waffle knit fabric; shrinkage controlled for fit & shape retention; 65% cotton/35% polyester;
Your choice
2
5 Lbs - Comp. $15 ............ 8 $ 10 Lbs - Comp. $30 ......... 16 $ 15 Lbs - Comp. $40............ 22 $ 20 Lbs - Comp. $50............ 30 $ 25 Lbs - Comp. $70............ 40 $ 35 Lbs - Comp. $90 .......... 60 $ 45 Lbs - Comp. $100 ........ 70
100 lb Barbell Set
Hanes®
Comp. $6
Professional Series Kettle Bells
48
Comp. $30
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3
4
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Thermal Tops
Men’s Thermal Socks
2/$
88
Mens or Ladies Comp. $12 or more
10
Comp. $6 - $8
40 lb Dumbbell Set
4
$
$ Sizes 2-3X
Ladies Cozy Socks
• 4 - 5lb plates • 4 - 25lb plates • 2 - Spin lock bars • 2 - Spin lock collars • Blow molded carry case
• Blocks 99% of light • Choose from 63” or 84” • Assorted colors
Bula Hats
YOUR CHOICE
Comp. $35
8
5
5
$
Thinsulate Lined Waterproof
Save $25 Big Man’s Heavyweight Hooded Zip Sweatshirts
$
2/$
Super Soft 100% Synthetic
$25 Mens & Ladies Genuine Leather
$20 Mens & Ladies Winter Gloves
5
Knit Pants - Comp. $24 ............$7
Comp. $30
Comp. $12.95
15
$
$
S-2X Double Ply,
Mens & Ladies Fleece Socks
Comp. $42 - $46
100% Cotton
Famous Maker Heavyweight Hooded Sweatshirts
5
Straight leg & boot cut Missy sizes Cotton/Spandex
Novelty Prints
$
$
5
5
7
Comp. $10
Comp. $15-$20
2/$
$
10
Comp. $25
Famous Maker Heavyweight Crew Sweatshirts
50”x 60” Fleece Throw Our reg. $3.69
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Flannel Lounge Pants
5
Full/Queen
Comp. $30
$
Famous Maker Heavyweight Sweat Pants
$
Twin
Coral Fleece 50”x60” Our reg. $7
4
Thermals, henleys & crews Solids & stripes
Ladies Famous Maker Jeans
Choose from 1/4 zip or full zip 100% Polyester.
$
Mens Waffle Tops
Special Purchase! - 1st Quality
Mens & Ladies Winter Fleece Jackets
Comp. $15 & more
$
REPEAT OF A SELLOUT!
Eagle Canyon®
Asst styles •100% cotton
Comp. $8
Fleece Sheet Sets
Throws on Sale!
Mens Longsleeve Tops
• Waffle jersey knit •100% cotton
$
STORE HOURS! Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm Sale Dates: Thurs. Jan. 6 - Jan. 12, 2011
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Ladies Basic Tees
All Sizes
Coral Fleece Blankets
50% OFF
4
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Heavyweight Down Alternative Comforter SAVE $10!
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ALL PICTURE FRAMES
Comp. $20
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