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Volume 15, Number 44
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Oct. 29, 2011 Storm Alfred
Freak snow storm leaves huge mess By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
This scene from the intersection of Robbins Road and Lawndale Street was repeated by scores or more in towns across Connecticut causing widespread power outages of historic proportions. line crews are dedicated to addressing the most critical system problems which include 44 transmission lines. Berlin experienced nearly 70 percent without power at the height of the storm; however, by Monday portions were back in business, including Town Hall and portions of downtown. McNair said an unprecedented 28 people took advantage of a shelter set up at
McGee Middle School. She said it was likely that more should avail themselves of the shelter — and eventually might — if the crisis continues. On Robbins Road, a man said he was looking in on his 94 year-old neighbor who chose to remain home despite the power loss in their area. The man said he had a See Storm, page 5
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“It’s as bad as it’s ever been,” said Town Manager Denise McNair, giving a quick assessment of the freak snow storm that hit Berlin, along with the state and region, overnight Oct. 29. Everywhere you looked power lines were tangled with trees. Yards full of broken trees were more common than not and debris was piled along roadsides with heaps of snow. With traffic lights out in areas and trees and wires encroaching on roads, traffic moved slowly through affected parts of town. “It was a perfect storm,” said one Town Hall employee referring to conditions that made this a disaster of historic proportions — although at this time, locally, no deaths or major destruction of property was reported. A combination of trees that still held their leaves, high winds and as much as 10 inches of wet, heavy snow caused widespread damage and power outages. Nearly everyone in central Connecticut was affected at some point — or continues to struggle to get back to normal as the week wears on. CL&P spokesperson Mitch Gross reports that damage assessment is underway after “the rare October nor’easter that left more than 831,000 customers without power.” Gross said damage was five times as great as occurred during Tropical Storm Irene. Outages could last more than a week. Repairing central Connecticut was a complicated process, he said and damage from the storm was far more extensive than forecasted. Specialized
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What is it?
Hungerford a delightful place for a fall walk By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Last week’s “what is it” puzzler was a photo of Krauss Pond at The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave. (See story page 7.) The property also includes five loops of marked trails and one unmarked trail — all of it free and open to the public. Just park, check out the trails map, read the few rules and enjoy a family and petfriendly walk in the woods. “It is beautiful,” said Donna Veach, marketing and special events coordinator. There are about two miles of well-marked trails and these lead to destinations such as Buttercup Meadow and Pine Grove. Most visitors will find the trails easy and appropriate for children. Leashed dogs are welcome and there’s a water bowl set
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out for them. On the way into the trails, the path winds past the barnyard where visitors can catch
a glimpse of the resident cow, chickens and other farm aniSee Hungerford, page 7
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Analysis
Economic woes mean sacrifice for many By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
(This is the second installment of a two-part series about how recent economic conditions are affecting Berlin.) Town Manager Denise McNair is already looking at the upcoming budget year, 20122013 and her assessment is bleak. “All indications are that it will be as bad or worse than last year. The recession is lasting longer and hitting harder” than expected, she said. “It’s hard across the boards,” said Doug Truit, assistant director of community services. Seniors, families
with children, single adults, are all situations that can quickly turn precarious when job or health problems or unexpected financial troubles come into play. Community services continues to look for groups or individuals that can help put together holiday food baskets or help with holiday gifts for children through the “adopt” a child for holiday giving. “We need people who can do some shopping and take the stress off families at Christmas,” Truit said. “Through the summer we were running really, really tight,” in terms of resources, Truit said.
At this point, it looks as if “we’ll be okay through the holidays”, in terms of the food pantry, but then the crunch comes again. “Into late winter and spring, the donations drop off,” he said. “We go for a long stretch without adequate food supplies.” In terms of the town’s financial situation and how that can impact residents, McNair said the approach to the budget revolves around ways to not raise taxes and to keep core services, and the people to provide these, level to the extent possible. The town has been taking measures — extra measures — for several years to keep costs down. Nearly every department is working with one or
two less people than it previously did. For the most part, this is accomplished through attrition. Meanwhile, the town is growing and the demand for services along with that increase. Negotiations with the town’s four main unions has changed in tone over the past few years, McNair said. Before the economic downturn, the town would be considered “stingy if it didn’t provide”, she said. “Now they appreciate what they have.” There was a zero increase in salaries for the 2011-2012 budget cycle for blue collar, nurses, white collar and police unions. McNair said the police union was the first to come forward with the proposal and others followed
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Economy Continued from page 4 available for other emergencies, Truit said community services has undesignated funds that can be tapped in case of a severe situation, such as electricity being cut off. But these aren’t for ongoing issues with payment. Community services does not have many incidents where an individual “walks in homeless,” Truit said. Even with the past few years of difficult economic times, he hasn’t noticed anything new or different about this aspect. Even those who are evicted or foreclosed on, generally have a back up plan to stay with family or friends. However, there are times when a person has “nowhere to go at all.” In this case, he or she would be referred to the shelter system, typically a fa-
option. “When you get further and further away, there are problems then with transportation. People get disconnected from their support systems.”
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Berlin High School senior Daniyal Khan appeared on the Oct. 31 edition of Today show. He was invited to the NBC morning show to tape a segment with a Dow Chemical Company scientist. Khan was selected based on his success in winning a national student video contest, “It’s Elemental”, sponsored by Dow earlier this year. His win resulted in a $5,000 award to the BHS science department. Khan chose the element hydrogen for his short film. Khan, a contributor to The Citizen, was asked to “do some fun experiments with one of (the Dow) scientists.”
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Hungerford Continued from page 2 mals. Krauss Pond is named for a former director. The property is owned by the City of New Britain, there are 120 acres maintained by staff and volunteers. The park was named for a New Britain judge, William Hungerford.
The property was, at one time, a riding stable, Avalon Farms, and Veach recalls riding horseback on the trails years ago. Veach said visitors are asked to keep the trails clean, but otherwise are welcome to enjoy. Donations and volunteers are always welcome at the Hungerford complex.
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Day trip
A national treasure just 20 minutes away By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Families looking for a fall foliage destination might consider a visit to a National Historic Landmark, just eight miles away: the HillStead Museum of Farmington. Farmington and Berlin are cut from the same cloth. In 1722, a reorganization of several territories brought together parts of the towns of Farmington, Wethersfield and Middletown to increase the local land area which then became known as Kensington. So the 152 acres that comprise Hill-Stead, along with a 10 building museum preserve a way of life that has quickly disappeared over the past few decades in old farm towns such as Berlin. Hill-Stead is the former home of the Popes, who hosted many illustrious authors, artists, poets, academics and presidents. Spectacular grounds with expansive views are open to the public to roam as they will, through groomed paths that traverse woodlands, fields, and gardens. The main house, open for tours, includes a prized collection of French Impressionist paintings and much more — sculpture, prints, ceramics, textiles and furnishings. The museum archives includes diaries, household
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Volunteers make a difference Each week The Berlin Citizen features a page focused on volunteer activities in our community. This is the place where your organization can post notices looking for volunteer help. It is the place where you can find opportunities to help others in your community. This is also the place where we publish photos and stories about local volunteer efforts that have made a difference. Tell us more about your organization and what part volunteers play in its success. Contact us at news@theberlincitizen.com.
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CitizenFaith tainment. The food donation for the Berlin Food Pantry is jelly or jam. All ladies of the parish are welcome.
Prince of Peace
The Golden Anniversary of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 during the morning worship service at 10:15 a.m. A banquet, filled with entertainment and good memories, will follow the service. Prince of Peace extends the right hand of fellowship to all our visitors.
The Forever Young Club
The Forever Young Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Father Carroll Hall, Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Anthony Hrenko and Laurie Dauphin (grandson and niece of Carol Dauphin) will speaker about their medical mission work through St. Francis Hospital in Haiti,
Central and South America. A short business meeting is scheduled prior to the guest presentation. Refreshments will be served. Members who would like to participate are asked to bring canned good items (excluding cranberry sauce) for the Berlin Town Pantry. Tickets for the annual Christmas Party (scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1 will be available). Tickets must be purchased in advance by Nov. 20. For tickets and more information, contact Dan Sabia at (860) 828-3141 or Carol Dauphin at (860) 828-9964.
Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of St. Paul Church has scheduled a Memorial Mass for deceased members on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Church. A short business meeting will follow. The bell choir of St. Paul will provide enter-
Boston bus trip East Berlin United Methodist Church has scheduled a bus trip to Boston on Saturday, Nov. 5. The trip includes stops at the 25th annual Christmas Craft Festival at the Seaport Trade Center and Quincy Market. The bus will leave at 7:45 a.m. from Food Mart parking lot and return to Berlin at 9 p.m. For more information and reservations, call (860) 828-5450 or (860) 202-7569.
Berlin Congregational A Journey to the Potters House, a program of hope, love and redemption is scheduled at the Berlin Congregational Church on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Rev. Michael Ferris illustrates biblical teachings with a visual demonstration with clay and a potters wheel, while he
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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, November 3, 2011 presents the sermon. The program is free to the public. A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call Maryann at (860) 828-8733 or email peace2ujn14-27@comcast. net. The annual Yankee Peddler Fair is scheduled for Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three rooms are filled with local crafters, bake sale, Holiday Café, church cookbook and free hourly gift drawings. Admission is a non-perishable good item for the Berlin food pantry. For more information, call (860) 8286586. Tot Time is scheduled for every Thursday through Dec. 22 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for parents with children 1 to 5 years old at the Berlin Congregational Church. Craft time, play session, snacks and holiday parties. No preregistration is necessary.
Kensington Congregational The Christian Education program offers a Parent/Child Playgroup every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Reeves Center. The playgroup is on a drop-in basis for children from infants to preschoolers.
Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
Prayer shawls The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. Call the church, (860) 8284222, for the meeting location.
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Church has scheduled Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. The worship service is dignified but informal. Saint Gabriel’s includes children of all ages in worship and welcome their joyful noise. The services feature music from the 1982 Hymnal and on occasion they enjoy an anthem or instrumental offering from one of our congregation’s musicians, in addition to the prepared prelude and postlude offered by the organist.
Prayer group
The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information call John Simeone at (860) 828-0794.
Holy Grounds Coffeehouse
Holy Grounds Coffeehouse, 146 Hudson St., has scheduled Christian Karaoke for the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Admission is free; free coffee, tea and shacks are offered. For more information call (860) 8283822 or holy-grounds@ ymail.com.
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Raye Graziano, 68, of Rocky Hill, died Oct. 20, 2011 at the Hebrew Home in West Hartford. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Raymond William Graziano and Clara (DiSarro) Graziano. Raye was a former Kensington and Wethersfield resident before moving to Rocky Hill. She, along with her parents, were well known as the proprietors of Claray’s Seafood Market in Berlin. She was an avid animal lover. Surviving are her sister, Anne Bjorkland of Glastonbury; and several cousins including Elizabeth Cayer of Berlin, Lida Matthews of Middlefield, Robin Kelly of Newington, and Jill Slusarski of Rhode Island. Her family wishes to thank Hebrew Healthcare for providing her with excellent care and their dedication to all her needs. A gathering of remembrances was held on Oct. 24 at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial was in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane So-
ciety, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. Please share a memory of Raye with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
Carol Sargis Carol (Hoye) Sargis, 75, of We s t o n , Mass., formerly of Berlin, widow of Arnold J. S a r g i s , passed away Oct. 27, 2011 in Needham, Mass. Born in Watertown, N.Y, she lived in Berlin 35 years, moving to Massachusetts in 2009. Carol worked for JC Penny at West Farms Mall in the catalogue center and also in their distribution center in Manchester for 12 years and then worked at Moore Medical in New Britain for 10 years, retiring in 1996. She was a former member of the Berlin Congregational Church and the Kensington Garden Club. Surviving are two sons, Scott Sargis and his wife Andrea of Duxbury, Mass. and Kevin Sargis and his wife Leslie of Lexington; six grandchildren, Kyle, Kelsey, Madison, Colin, Makenna,
and Kendall Sargis; several nieces and nephews including Birdie O’Brien, Lynne Nunez and Joanne Frascona. Services were held Nov. 2, 2011 at the Erwin Chapel of South Church, New Britain. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
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Never forget
To the editor: On behalf of the Peter J. Lavery Memorial Scholarship Committee, I would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2011 MPO Peter J. Lavery Memorial Golf Tournament a huge success. To the dedicated committee members, numer-
ous volunteers, sponsors and contributors and especially all of the golfers, a sincere thank you!! Committee members include: Investigator Tony Duarte, Sergeant John McCormack, Officer Brian Gallapher, Attorney Stephen Cashman and Captain Anthony Paventi. It is the ongoing support of friends and community that sustain our pledge to “Never Forget” and honor Peter’s memory and service. Again, thank you to all who helped make this tournament a success. Pamela Lavery Berlin
What do you have to say? The Berlin Citizen provides a number of ways to tell your story and we encourage you to share your experiences with the community. “Citizen voices” is a column where you have a chance to discuss a topic or tell about an experience that you have an opinion about or about which you are an expert. Citizen voices is similar to a Letter to the Editor, except it gives you an opportunity to write in more depth on a topic. Some recent Citizen voices have included columns from topics that range from cookie swaps to 9/11 memorials. Other topics might include travel, politics, memories, history, holiday or seasonal reflections.
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text message, fax, pager, PDA, and more. For this system to be effective, it is vital for Connecticut residents to register on the site www.ctalert.gov to receive emergency alerts. The Berlin Police Department has a link to this website on our website at www.berlinpd.org. For Connecticut citizens to sign up your cell phone, fax, home phone or any mobile device to the CT Alert Emergency Notification System, you must visit the www.ctalert.gov website. The sign up is easy but necessary so you can be notified in the event of any emergency that affects our Town or State. All contact information will only be used for emergency purposes, will be kept strictly confidential and will not be provided to any vendor or third-party organization.
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Will you vote Nov. 8? Talking with people around town and observing the campaigns, it’s clear this is a quiet election year. There are few political signs, no debates, and only a handful of Letters to the Editor have come in. There doesn’t appear to be much anger, excitement or interest — all of which can help bring people to the polls. There are no national or state offices on the ballot to drive turn-out and apparently no burning local issues. “Off year” elections often result in small voter turnout. In the 2010 election, with numerous state offices including the governor’s seat on the ballot, state officials characterized Election Day voter participation as strong. In Berlin, the Town Clerk’s office reported a turnout just over 65 percent. Why isn’t a strictly local election enough to bring people to the polls? George Millerd, head of the town’s Republican party, made a good point in a recent Letter to the Editor. He wrote that “The seven people elected to Town Council have the potential to impact your immediate future life more than any single president, senate, or congressional election.” That’s true. The opinions and actions of people on the council, the Board of Education, the Police Com-
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mission, the Board of Assessment Appeals all have a direct impact on your life. You can call them up and tell them what’s on your mind. These are the people who put themselves out there to take a risk and represent you in a very direct way. They volunteer to serve their community — no easy job. Residents can acknowledge those candidates’ willingness to lead by showing up on Election Day. It only takes a few minutes to vote, so we’ll see you at the polls!
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Election night results The Berlin Citizen will post results election night on its website at www.berlincitizen.com
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Food program considers permanent Berlin site By Robin Veronsesi Special to The Citizen
The first Feed My Starving Children mobile packing event took place in Berlin in August 2010. More than 540,000 meals later, the ministry has grown enough to support a permanent packing facility. Volunteer organizer Arlene Burek said, “FMSC said logistically it makes sense for them to bring a permanent site here.” The packed boxes could be shipped directly from an east coast port instead of being transported by truck back to Minnesota and then shipped from there. Burek participated in her first FMSC mobile packing event three years ago at the University of Tennessee when she attended a national evangelical youth conference with 50 kids and seven other adults from Bethany Covenant Church. Burek brought the idea back to Berlin. Burek refers to the program as a 360 degree feed. “We not only feed hungry children, but those who are hungry in spirit come and are fed,” she said. Cyndi McKinnon, a nurse, attended the 2009 youth conference with Burek. She currently serves as treasurer
Some members of this year’s Feed My Starving Children committee at the MannaPack event: Dan Harvey, Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church; Sharon Orlich, Bethany Covenant Church; Beth Watrous, St. Paul Church; Arlene Burek, Bethany Covenant Church; Carol Harvery, Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church; Louise Donovan, Bethany Covenant Church; Cyndi McKinnon, Bethany Covenant Church; and Joan Sands, Bethany Covenant Church. and fundraiser for Bethany Covenant’s FMSC committee. “As soon as your belly is full, your mind is freer to act,” she said adding, FMSC meets the spiritual needs of children by addressing their hunger. “It opens the door. It gives us the opportunity to carry out the gospel.” Children in Swaziland, Africa, have received the fruits of Berlin’s labor. The MannaPack consists of rice, soy nuggets, vitamin and minerals with a vegetarian
“chicken” flavoring and dehydrated vegetables. The word manna was chosen because of its Biblical roots; it’s defined as spiritual nourishment of divine origin. Each MannaPack feeds six children. For a program with global reach, FMSC feels like a local ministry. “It not only feeds children, it brings everyone together to do their little piece,” Burek said. Area churches that participated in the project are:
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Gift certificates can be picked up at the office of your choice (see list of locations) at the posted office hours, and can only be given to you upon presentation of your purchase receipt or with photo ID. Allow four (4) business days before your gift certificates will be ready for pick-up. Certificates must be picked up within 90 days of purchase. After 90 days, the Record-Journal and Fosdick Corporation are no longer responsible for any remaining inventory and no refunds or credits will be issued. Certificates can be mailed to you through the United States Postal Service for a $3.00 shipping and handling charge. REDEEM YOUR CERTIFICATE: Gift certificates may be redeemed at the participating business with an authorized certificate provided by Aunt Clara’s Online Store. THE SMALL PRINT:
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Museum Continued from page 9 tastes of a wealthy and widely traveled family. Riddle was drawn to the grand scale and beauty of the designed English countryside. With its farm buildings, transplanted mature trees and Colonial-style dry laid stonewalls, Hill-Stead was built to mimic the farmsteads of the 1700s. The estate looked as if it had existed for generations. From the beginning, HillStead had a sense of grandeur and permanence. Thirty-foot elm trees, were hauled in by horse and wagon and planted close to the west façade of the house. A curving drive, flanked by an allée, of maples and stonewalls, created a sense of arrival. As in the English Park movement, the natural characteristics of the land shaped Hill-Stead’s features. After consulting with Warren H. Manning, Riddle located buildings on the highest point of land to take advantage of sweeping vistas. From this vantage point she created three distinct sightlines, ingeniously layering design on an agrarian landscape. Wide greens and slate stone walkway, gently sloped down to the village of Farmington and visually linked Hill-Stead to Colonial houses there. Irregular massing of trees and shrubs reinforced the soft undulations of the landscape set against dramatic views of the Litchfield Hills. A pond, located in a natural swale north of the house directs the eye to its reflective surface through open pasture to farm buildings and an orchard beyond. Dug as a water hazard for Alfred Pope’s six-hole golf grounds,
the pond also served to supply water for fire suppression and block ice for refrigeration. A kitchen-and-cutting garden was located off the northeast side of the house. A theater, stable, maintenance buildings and a 100foot-long greenhouse formed a continuous ell to provide efficiency and access to the domestic zone on the hill. To the south is a formal flower garden in a natural depression near the main house, contrasted with the looser organization of the greater landscape. Neoclassical in concept, the octagonal garden was surrounded by massive six-foot stonewalls and contained a summer house, pergola and sundial. Just beyond the sunken garden, a wild garden provides a gentle transition from the domestic area to woodlands and a sheep meadow. (Information included in this story was provided courtesy of the Hill-Stead Museum. For more go to www.hillstead.org.)
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Senior Happenings
Senior Social
The Senior Boomer Social is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Pineloft Restaurant, 1474 Berlin Turnpike from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. The evening includes supper and live entertainment by Justin Kaace and friends. For more information and cost, call (860) 828-9797.
Prescription drug planning
The open enrollment for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2012 is through Dec. 7, 2011. Individuals who are paying for their own Medicare Part D Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans (health and drugs together) should be screened to be sure they are in the correct plan for the calendar year of 2012. Anyone on the Medicare Savings Program through the State of Connecticut – Department of
Social Services whose current drug plan will not be a benchmark plan for 2012 should also be screened. To schedule an appointment, contact Jane at (860) 828-7006 to leave your phone number. You will be contacted by Antoinette, who will schedule your appointment.
Holiday Boutique The Senior Center has scheduled a Holiday Boutique for Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Handmade ornaments, afghans, holiday items, crocheted and knit items, baby items, and more will be available for purchase. The Center Café will serve doughnuts and coffee from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following
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Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006. Nov. 14 — Salute to the Services, The Aqua Turf Club. Nov. 14-16 — Christmas at Indian Head Resort. Nov. 16 — Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Nov. 25 — A Christmas Car-
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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.
Senior Lunch Menu Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Nov. 7: Boneless honey Dijon chicken breast, brown rice, broccoli florets, cranberry sauce, bread, tapioca pudding. Tuesday, Nov. 8: Baked kielbasa with sauerkraut, boiled parsley potato, seasoned hot beets, rye bread, citrus selections. Wednesday, Nov. 9: Lasagna roll-ups Italian green beans, Italian mixed salad, garlic bread, ice cream social. Thursday, Nov. 10: Chicken noodle soup with oyster crackers, baked American goulash, zucchini squash, whole wheat bread, pears and peaches. Friday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. Sliced roast pork with apple gravy, baked sweet potato, seasoned spinach, rye bread, fruit Brown Betty.
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Sjogren’s Syndrome
The Connecticut Sjogren’s Syndrome support group is scheduled to meet Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington. The meeting will feature a “Caring and Sharing” discussion. Patients, families and friends are welcome. For more information, call (860) 569-6933.
Free mammograms
Free mammograms are available to women in the central Connecticut area who are over 40 and have little or no insurance. The program, VNACC Breast Health Project: A Multicultural Approach is funded by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Connecticut Affiliate. For more information, call (860) 826-4516.
Alzheimer’s support
The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 2258608.
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Stroke survivors MidState Medical Center has scheduled a Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery issues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 7 at MidState Medical Center.
Lyme disease The Greater Hartford Lyme Disease Support and Action Group, which includes Berlin, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the F a r m i n g t o n - U n i o nv i l l e Community Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville. For more information, call Christopher Montes at (860) 673-8759; Randy Sykes at (860) 658-9938 or Tammy Szczepanski at (860) 793-1764.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut 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.
among African-American communities about the risk factors for glaucoma. EyeCare America encourages people to call its Glaucoma EyeCare Program at 1-800391-EYES (3937) to find out if they are eligible for a free exam.
Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings, for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking, are held Mondays at 10 a.m. at Plainville Congregational Church, at the corner of 130 W. Main St., (Route 372) and Church St., Plainville. The
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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. Bereavement Support Group, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m. (860) 224-5900, x6573.
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Elementary School teacher. Programs Chocolate Party Favors is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library. Learn to create treats and enjoy samples. Please contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a seat. Resumes, Cover Letters and Networking 101 is scheduled at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The program, for those looking for help in the job market, is presented by Pat Deloy. She has over 25 years experience in education and employment. Call the library at (860) 8287125 to reserve a seat. Holiday Decorating – Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Watch Kensington Garden Club members create wreathes and arrangements using classic and contemporary ideas. Call (860) 828-7125 to register. Mother Goose Time Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their families. No registration is needed. Older siblings are welcome. Playtime - Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Playtime is an informal gathering where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can play and socialize together. Parents must attend. No registration is needed.
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In tight game, Undercuffler comes up big Photo by Matt Leidemer
By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
Some years, the Plainville High School football team would be happy to simply play Berlin close — win or lose. This is not one of those years. “I don’t want to hear anything about moral victories, and that kind of stuff,” said PHS coach Chris Farrell after his team fell to Berlin, 21-18, Friday — Homecoming — at Alumni Field. “I think we were the better team tonight. We didn’t do what we were supposed to do. It wasn’t good enough tonight.” The Blue Devils dropped to 3-4 with the loss. Berlin improved to 6-1. “I knew they were going to come out and play hard,” BHS coach John Capodice said of the host team. “They lost two in a row. They have a good group of skill kids. It’s their Homecoming. They came out and competed like I thought they would.” Plainville took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter on a run by
Berlin High School’s Tommy Undercuffler, pictured in action during a Week 5 match up against Northwest Catholic, had a big game Friday.
Kevin Waite. Berlin answered late in the period when Mitch Williams connected with Tommy Undercuffler for a score. The Redcoats carried a 7-6
edge into the second, and soon their lead was 15-6. Berlin’s second TD came before the break on a fumble recovery and return by Anthony Duong. The turnover
was caused by Chris Meucci. “Tonight we made some mistakes, and they kind of killed us,” Farrell lamented. Speaking of the fumble and ensuing touchdown, the second-year coach said “that’s the game right there.” The Blue Devils had a lot of fight left in them however. A TD pass from Dean Demartinis to Nick Moshier made it a three-point game at halftime. Demartinis took over behind center for Tony Lopizzo, who went down with an ankle injury early in the game. “It was my first time starting out there. I didn’t know what to expect,” said Demartinis. “The first play you get the jitters. After that you just silence everything out, and I just started playing. I did all I could.” Demartinis impressed his
coach. “He stepped up big time,” said Farrell. “He came in, took control of the offense and did an excellent job.” In the third, Undercuffler struck for his second touchdown, this one on a short run. Undercuffler manufactured 213 total yards on the night. With time running out to stage a comeback, Waite (120 yards) broke free for a long TD run that closed Plainville’s deficit to three in the final frame. But the Redcoats would not be denied. On the drive following the Waite score, Berlin managed to burn up the clock, going again and again to Undercuffler to solidify the victory. “I like the way they finished the game off,” Capodice said of his troops. “We made a couple of mistakes that allowed them to stay in the game. Fortunately we were able to hang in there, get behind our offensive line and Tommy, and drive the thing down and finish it.” That night, as did Plainville, Berlin lost a key
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Lady ‘Coats brave weather, claim title By Mark Pukalo Special to The Citizen
Poor weather conditions were not going to stop the Berlin girls soccer team. Braving the wind, cold, wet fields and rain, the Redcoats won three times last week to clinch at least a tie for the CCC South championship. Berlin (11-3-1, 10-1-2 CCC South) edged Bristol Central on the road Oct. 24, pushed aside Bulkeley last Tuesday on Senior Night and produced what coach Steve Yanosy called its “best effort of the season” Thursday at Maloney. The Redcoats are experienced and they have shown they can handle adversity. That was definitely the case at Central, where Berlin was able to
grind out a 2-1 victory. Yanosy said the field was a “mud pit,” but the Redcoats were well-focused. Kira Eleveld gave Berlin the lead in the first half, but the Rams tied it about a minute later. The Redcoats kept working and got the winning goal from Emily Stickel midway through the second half. “It was a hard-fought game,” Yanosy said. “It showed what type of girls that we have this year. They stayed mentally in it and there were no lapses. We came out ready to play. We didn’t dwell on any little things that could have slipped us up.” Berlin honored its seniors the following night in a 5-0 victory over Bulkeley and raised money for pancreatic cancer research. The Redcoats have 15 seniors playing and also recognized Jenny Petrario, who had three knee injuries in her career that kept her from play-
ing varsity soccer. Emma Johnson scored twice, while Kristin Salimeno, Amanda Maule and Dana Hebert each had one against Bulkeley. Berlin faced Maloney in snow, sleet, high winds and freezing rain, on a day when most of the games were postponed. The Redcoats only beat the Spartans 1-0 at home Oct. 1. This one was different. Berlin dominated. “Our girls had to be tough to play in that type of weather,” Yanosy said. “They just said, ‘We’re going to win this game.’” Maule and Bianca Jacques scored first-half goals and Yanosy stressed getting the third early in the second to squash any hopes Maloney had. The Redcoats got that when Shannon Murphy’s shot deflected in off a Maloney player for an own goal a few
minutes in. Murphy and Eleveld each added a goal for a 5-0 triumph. “They turned it into a pretty memorable game,” Yanosy said. “I don’t think they’re going to forget that one. They were resilient, they battled. They would have played through anything that day.” Berlin was scheduled to play at Plainville Tuesday, after press time, in its regular-season finale. The Redcoats beat Plainville 4-2 in overtime Oct. 4. The Blue Devils were 9-3 in the league through Sunday and could earn a share of the CCC South title with wins in their final two. “It always seems to be a real tight game when we play them, and we expect the same,” Yanosy said. “We took some things from the last time we played them that we can do better and I’m sure they did, too.”
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Coats’ Notes Coming on the heels of its first-place finish in the South Division at the Central Connecticut Conference championships, the Berlin High School girls cross country team placed a strong third at the CIAC Class MM state meet, held Saturday at Wickham Park in Manchester. Leading the Lady Redcoats was Brittany Sullivan (17th, 20:55), Kaylene Sylvain (21st, 21:06), Kristen Madeia (22nd, 21:10), Nicole Grieco (25th, 21:22), Taylor Lupini (39th, 21:46), Alex Carbonell (45th, 22:10) and Nicole Sylvain (52nd, 22:32). “This was, again, a true team effort,” BHS coach Steve Soucy said, pointing out that his troops edged the fourthplace team, Joel Barlow, by a mere two points. “Our fifth through seventh runners really made the difference by pushing a few of their runners down lower in the scoring.” The Lady Redcoats clocked a team time of 1:46.19, which is four minutes faster than their showing at the CCC meet. “The best part about this team has been the depth all season, and today was no different,” said Soucy. “Our two team leaders, Kaylene and Brittany, have been consistently our top two. But after them, someone new every race has made a huge impact.” Soucy believes Berlin’s memorable 2011 campaign can only help the program going forward. “On the bus ride home they were already talking about the upcoming track seasons,” said the coach. Paced by James Dwyer, the Berlin High School boys cross country team placed 12th at the Class MM meet. Dwyer landed in 55th place with a time of 18:33. He was followed by teammate Matt Kall (59th, 18:39). Also scoring for the Redcoats was Will Cavedon, Lawrence Betterini and Ryan Kliszewski. “I was really happy with the performance as a team, especially for our seniors,” said Coach Soucy. “Will has been such a good leader for this team over the last few years, and Frank Davilla has worked so hard to break into our varsity team that it was great for them to finish with a strong team effort.” — Nick Carroll
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Truck Pull a hit at fair The Truck Pull event at the Berlin Fair has gained in popularity over the years, and attracts spectators and competitors from throughout the state. There are six weight classes of trucks in Truck Pull ranging from 4,800 to 10,000 pounds. Each truck has to pull a sled with a set amount of weight on it that increases as the sled is hauled across the 200-foot track. If a truck pulls the sled the entire 200 feet, or beyond, that run is called a “full.” Truck Pull competitors can compete in multiple weight classes by adding extra weight to the truck. Trucks are weighed on a huge scale to ensure fair competition. The winner of each weight class at the Berlin Fair was as follows: Eric Pipley (4,800 pounds), Jeremey Hiriak (5,500), Jeff Hasbrouck (5,800), Jeff Sargis (6,600), Mike Colla (6,600 open), Ryan Gawel (8,000), Dave Forlini (10,000).
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offs all the way.” Plainville, on the other hand, has to settle for a more modest goal. The Blue Devils appeared in the postseason in 2010, but won’t get there this year. “These seniors don’t want to go down like this. They won’t let this team quit,” said Farrell. “We want to finish above .500. It’s something this program isn’t used to seeing a lot of. The seniors want to make sure we finish the season the best that we possibly can.”
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Holiday Extravaganza – The Parents Club of Griswold Elementary School has scheduled a Holiday Extravaganza for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 133 Heather Lane. The event features more than 30 vendors, a bake sale and musical entertainment by Sound Express. Chrysanthemum Ball – The New Britain General campus Auxiliary has scheduled its 2011 Chrysanthemum Ball for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Entertainment is by Silver Streaks Band. Proceeds support the hospital’s Cancer Center. For more information and tickets, call (860) 224-5502. Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware, bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories
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Turkey shoot – The Mattabassett Rifle and Pistol Club, Beckley Mills Road, has scheduled its annual Turkey Shoot for every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Shon Hatcher at (860) 3980018. Eskimo Breakfast – The Svea Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled its Eskimo Breakfast for Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. For more information and cost, call (860) 828-9447.
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Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, offers an “all you can eat” pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. A fee is charged; all proceeds benefit charity events. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.
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The Berlin Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred at 9:44 a.m., Oct. 31, on the Berlin Turnpike at the intersection with Orchard Road. A red Chevrolet Cavalier operated by Carol Grenier, 69, of Plantsville, was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of the Berlin Turnpike while exiting the driveway of the Irving Gas Station. Her vehicle was struck by a Dodge Dakota pickup operated by John Abrom, 77, of Vernon, travelling northbound on the Berlin Turnpike. Grenier suffered severe injuries and was extricated from her vehicle. She was flown to Hartford Hospital by Lifestar helicopter where she was pronounced dead. Abrom was not injured. This intersection is controlled by an overhead traffic control signal which was operating at the time of the crash. The Mid-State Accident Reconstruction Squad was called to assist in the investigation. Any witnesses are requested to contact traffic Officer Robert Canto at (860) 828-7080.
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All Night Graduation Party
Redcoat Blankets The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Night Graduation Party Committee has Redcoat Blankets for purchase. The blankets are red and white knit with Berlin Redcoats lettering with the Redcoat logo. They are 63” x 63”. For more information and to order, contact franmazzarella@gmail.com or (860) 828-5141. Flamingo fundraiser The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Nigh Graduation Committee has coordinated a Flamingo Flocking fundraiser. To arrange to have a flock of bright pink flamingos fly to a Berlin family or friend, call (860) 8291314 or (860) 828-8087. Reflective Signs The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective house signs for sale. You’ve seen them all over Berlin. These reflective signs can help emergency responders quickly locate your house in the case of an emergency. They make great gifts for family and friends. For
more information and to place an order, contact Lori Freeland at (860) 829-0471. Decorating Committee The All-Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Willard Elementary School basement. The meetings are open to anyone who wants to get involved, not just parents of seniors. This is an enormous undertaking and requires scores of volunteers to produce.
Photo by Amy Prescher
Some trick-or-treaters would not be deterred by the storm Halloween weekend and made their way to the cul-de-sac neighborhoods off Four Rod Road on Halloween.
Home away from home
Reunions Berlin High School Class of 1991 has scheduled its 20 year reunion for Saturday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Inn at Middletown, 70 Main St., Middletown. For more information and cost, email Shawnna Kelly at shawnna@salcal.com by Nov. 16. New Britain High School Class of 1952 has scheduled its 60th reunion for Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Hawk’s Landing Country Club in Southington. For more information, email 4solutions@cox.net.
Photo by Amy Prescher
The family of Mohamed Mountassir of Hudson Street was one of more than two dozen people who took advantage of the town’s shelter at McGee Middle School.
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8 horsepower Yard Man leaf blower for sale. Asking $250. Please call 860-621-2685. FRAMING table/artist work table. 4 feet by 8 feet, wood with shelving underneath. Business is moving, please take away by 10/28. Free. 203248-8177. HALLOWEEN Police Costume Men’s Large $37.50 203-284-3842
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STEEL BUILDINGS Reduced Factory Inventory 30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800 48x96 – Reg $48,700 Now $41,900 81x130 – Reg $121,500 Now $103,900 Source # 1N0 866-609-4321 TOTAL Gym 1800, like new $100 Treadmill, good cond $25 Clavanova 820 Model $400 Cosby Record Player with Stand $40. Call (860) 620-2740
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT $215/CORD. Seasoned firewood. Free delivery for most areas. Call 203-927-2681
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WANTED TO BUY 2ND GENERATION Buys old toys, lamps, jewelry, pottery, Estate items, glass, China, sterling. 203-639-1002 ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equip. 860-707-9350
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
203-235-8431 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED Fishing & Hunting Tackle - Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave any time 860-463-4359
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS FREE Large upright player piano. Needs tune up. You pick up. Call 203-265-5713 after 5pm.
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Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
WANTED TO BUY HOUSES FOR RENT 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE
$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 Always Buying 1 Item to the Entire Contents of Estates Antique, Gold, Costume Jewelry, Furniture & So Forth. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm
Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108
L & E PROPERTY Mgmt Offers Meriden- Big beautiful 4BR house w/large yard. 2 baths. Recently renovated. 89 Amity St. $1575 + utils. Avail. 9/1. (203) 240-4688 MERIDEN COLONIAL 3BR, 1 bath. refrigerator, stove. WD hookup. Off street parking. 1st mo & sec dep. $1250 + utils. No pets. (203) 238-9379 MERIDEN East Side 6 Room house. Very clean with 2 large BRs, 1 marble bath, fireplace, hdwd flrs. Modern kitchen with stove, fridge & DW. Full basement with sink, WD hookup, CA. Large yard w/deck. Off st parking. Easy access to highways. Many extras. No pets. $1100 + utils. Call 203 238-2370 SOUTHINGTON. Avail approx mid Nov. Colonial style, 3 BRs, large LR, DR, eat-in kit, full bsmt, nice yard. No pets. Good condition. $1500/mo plus util. Call (860) 628-8386 WALLINGFORD 4 rm house. 2 BR, 1 bath. Washer/dryer, refrig/ stove. Avail. 1st of month. $1,200/mo + utilities. Sec. dep. & refs req’d. Call 203-265-3605.
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MERIDEN - ATRIUM 2 BR, 1st Fl. 1.5 Baths. Newly remodeled. Hdwd & Tile Flrs. All new! Pool. $900. 1 mo sec. Easy hwy access. 203-634-1314
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CHESHIRE: Lg downstairs 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Rt 10, minutes from I-691. Outside patio, on-site laundry, off street parking. $850.00, incl. heat & hot water. Sec. & references. No pets. Call 203-583-6943. EAST BERLIN - 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, appliances included. No pets/smoking. 860-829-0380
HOME SWEET HOMES offers Meriden - Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688 MER Large 1BR, Large kitchen. hardwood flrs, appliances, AC, coin op laundry. Many updates. Heat & HW incl. No pets. $850/mo + sec. (203) 626-2320 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd fl studio $180/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2 bedrm 2nd floor, off Street parking, $750. plus security, on Vine Street. Call 203-427-3566 MERIDEN - 4BR, 2nd & 3rd flr. Back deck. $1100/mo. Gas heat, w/d hookup. Off st. parking. Refs, sec. dep & credit check req’d. Cottage St. 203-494-5732 MERIDEN - Cook Ave. 3BR remodeled 3rd flr. New carpet, new paint, Off-st-parking. Sect 8 approved. $1250/mo + sec. Utils incld. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN -1 & 2 BR apts. Heat, HW included. Starting at $850. Call (203) 376-2160 or (203) 213-6175 MERIDEN -1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. From $845/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072 MERIDEN -Newly Remodeled 2BR, 2nd Fl. Prescott St, 2 family house. Off st parking, WD hookups, Hardwood floors. Call (203) 634-6550 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $900 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 & 2 BR Apartments Separate Utilities Off st parking. WD hookups. $575-$800 + Security deposit 203-809-4627 MERIDEN 1 BR plus spacious loft. 2nd floor. Nicely remodeled, off street parking, quiet neighborhood. Incl. appliances & utilities. No pets. Security deposit & ref. $850/mth Call 203-630-3441.
MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.
2 BR Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751
Anvil Place Apts.
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New Britain Newly constructed 2 bedroom apts for active adults over 55.
$900-$925. Fully applianced with washer/dryer. Wall to wall carpet, central air, parking garage, community room, elevators.
FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Please call 860-257-1330 or 860-223-0546 APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN 1 BR Apt. 1st Fl. 75 Warren New kitchen. New tile bathroom, hdwd flrs. No pets! Call 203-440-2745 $800/mo. MERIDEN 2 BR 2nd Floor $800 1 BR 3rd Floor $675 Good loc. Newly Remodeled. Offst parking. Appls. WD Hkup. Sec 8 Appr. No pets. 203-379-7817 MERIDEN 3 BR 63 Cherry St.,2nd Fl. Clean. Lg Fam Rm. Washer & Gas Dryer Hookup. Lg. Deck. Off St Parknig. $1050 /Mo. 2 Mos Sec. 203 494-2147 MERIDEN 3 BR Apartment Walk in ground level. WD hookup. Off street parking. Pets OK. $850/month. Call (203) 814-7661 MERIDEN 3BR, 1st flr apt, newly remodeled. Front porch, off st. parking. W/D hookup. $975 + sec. 63 Wood St. Avail. immediately. Call Natalie 203-671-2672
CARPENTRY
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FENCING
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
HANDYPERSONS
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! FALL Clean-up & LEAF Removal Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmt, Gar, Yard, Appliances. Free Est 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 ENGINEERING MAJOR Pro Concrete Craftsman Pavers, Ret. Walls Visit www.muranoservices.net (203) 294-9889 CT#612218
LANDSCAPING FALL CLEANUPS/ LEAF PICKUP Hedge trimming, brush & small tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318
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MERIDEN 3BR, 3rd Floor. New carpeting/flooring. Newly painted. Off street parking. $800/ mo + sec. Section 8 approved. 73 Twiss St. 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 92 Columbia St. 3 BR. Washer, Dryer, Stove & Refrig. $1000/mo + sec. No pets. Off st parking. Pvt bsmnt, fenced-in yard. Duplex. Section 8 approved. 860-347-2992 MERIDEN Studio & 1 BR Apts Starting at $550 per month plus utilities On busline. No pets. 203-982-3042 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $625 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee required. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-1BR apt, $700 & up. No pets. All appliances & hot water incl. 1 1/2 mo. sec. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN. 2 BR apt, heat, hot water, electric and trash pickup included. $950/mo. Refs req. Call 203-410-6295 MERIDEN. 3 BR apt, like new, off street parking, washer/ dryer hookups. $1250/mo, no pets. 203-537-0360 MERIDEN. 3 BR, off st parking, w/d hookup, new carpet & paint, front porch, appliances. $900/mo. Sec & ref. Section 8 approved. (203) 687-2032 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 PLAINVILLE Spacious 3 BR. New appliances, flooring, big yard. No pets. $1150/mo. (860) 357-5704 SOUTHINGTON - 4rms, 2 BRs, 2nd flr. Newly remodeled. Off st. parking. Central location. $850/ mo. 1st & last mo. sec, plus utilities. No pets. Background check. Avail. 11/1. Call (860) 681-8316
JUNK REMOVAL
CROSS ROADS SERVICES Fall clean-ups or curbside vac truck service. Lic. CT#553037 Mike (203) 627-8750
LAWN & GARDEN
FALL CLEAN-UP LEAF & YARD CLEAN-UP Curb side pick-up, Commericial snow plowing. No job to big or small 203-530-4447
LEAF CLEAN-UP LANDSCAPING GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs Complete Fall Leaf Clean-Up. Quick, Courteous Service. Est 1985 Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 Free Estimates
MGW Handyman Service “Have a list of things to do? Call MGW!” CT Reg #631942 (203) 886-8029
PLUMBING
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1 MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service Benny Medina 203-909-1099
A1 QUALITY ROOTER SEWER/DRAIN CLEANING SERVICE Family owned & operated since 1981. John Rees 203-235-8504, 860-223-1197 or 203-294-1421
POWER WASHING
The Powerwashing Kings CRAZY FALL SPECIALS!!!! Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
ROOFING
MASONRY HEATING & COOLING
PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD This newspaper makes every effort to avoid errors in advertisements. Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but when you handle thousands of ads, mistakes do slip through. We ask therefore, that you check your ad on the FIRST day of publication. If you find an error, report it to the
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DON’T Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-3798944 #400335-S1
HOME IMPROVEMENTS DE CA Home Improvement Kitchen & Bath Flooring, Painting Roofing & Siding We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716
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J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880
HOUSE CLEANING POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 RELIABLE, Experienced person to clean homes. Detailed cleaning with a personal touch. Over 20 years experience. Excellent refs. Call Beth (203) 639-1870 KAY & TINA Commercial, Residential, Final Cleans. Disabled reduced rates. Call (203) 935-7237
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD YARD Clean-up & LEAF REMOVAL Clean Estates, Attic, Bsmnt, Gar, Appl’s, Furn. & junk removal. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 FALL Cleanup, powerwashing, gutter cleaning, leaf raking, grass cutting. Reasonable rates Call Doug 860-621-7602 and 860-919-1519 COMMERCIAL and Residential Fall Clean Up, Curbside pickup Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681 T.L.G. LANDSCAPING Curbside Leaf Pickup. Fall cleanups. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/ pruning. Landscape installation. Walkways/patios. HIC # 630132/Insured 860-302-6220 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Fall Cleanups - Gutter Cleaning Top Quality Work. CT Reg #616311 203-213-6528 ACCELERATED LANDSCAPING, INC. Celebrating our 25th year in business! Professional, residential lawn care & landscaping. Call Jim 860-223-3260 HIC #626646 DE CA LANDSCAPING Patios & Walks Leaf Removal Snow Plowing We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716
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W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 PAUL’S MASONRY. New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING A+ PAINTING - Professional, quality work. Low rates. Free estimates. No job too small. Anthony 203-814-7661 CT631687 RAINBOW PAINTING Rental Property re-paints, int, ext, commercial. Popcorn ceiling repairs, smoke damage. Powerwashing, wallpaper removal. Quality work at fair prices. HIC#0564831 Scott 203-623-2941 PAINTING Services: Highly professional local company offers affordable rates, quality service, with attention to detail. Background checks for all employees. All interior and exterior painting and finishes, on new and existing commercial and residential structures. Fully insured. HIC #0629204. Prime Coatings 203-915-0620.
Gonzalez Construction
SIDING
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455
V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
SNOW PLOWING PENQUIN Snowplowing. Book now, forecast is for heavy snow. Res & comm. 45 yrs exp. Walkways cleaned, snowblower used. 203-715-8850.
SNOW PLOWING Now accepting new commercial accounts. Lic. & insured. Call Rick 203-530-4447.
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Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455
C&M CONSTRUCTION
203-294-9889 www.ICEFIGHTERS.org Expert De-Icers Commerical Specialists. Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn TIRED Of paying high prices for snow plowing and snow blowing? Give me a call! No Job Too Big - No Job Too Small. Lic & Ins. Save this ad. 203-935-7202
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
V. NANFITO
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING
Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
SERVICES OFFERED
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
SHEET ROCK GALVEZ DRYWALL LLC Sheetrock, Taping, Painting, Power Washing. Comm/Res. Int/Ext. #0629166 203-631-9086
203-269-0135 FREE Clean fill available. Large quantities. Located in Berlin. Call (860) 982-4819 or 860-2233260
TREE SERVICES PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216 TREES R US. Tree removal. Very fair prices. We specialize in removal in hard areas. Prompt service. Credit cards accepted. 203-715-8850 #573358
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Thursday, November 3, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen
Wallingford/Durham 10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ With electricity & heat Available Now. 203-751-1977 YALESVILLE Garage for rent. 12’ Overhead door. Close to 91 & Merit Parkway. Call 203-641-4746
MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week plus security. MERIDEN-$100 per week. Clean, safe, 1st floor. Furnished room, utils incl. Share kit & bath. 203238-3369. Leave message. WALLINGFORD Lovely Furnished Room Prestige location. Everything you may need or want. Call 203-269-8166 for details.
ADULTS – PART TIME Come join our fast growing team of adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for an hour to two in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home.
with our Incentive Program
Permanent:
HUMAN RESOURCES: Jobs in Training, Staffing and Safety
HOUSES FOR SALE
$185,000 Bring the family! Something for everyone. Both levels of this gracious Ranch are sure to please! 3 or 4 bdrms 3 bths. Very spectacular sunroom just off DR, deck, modern kit w/built-ins, C/Air & nice yard w/shed. Call Brian 203235-3300
Work behind the scenes 0DF\·V /RJLVWLFV RIIHUV D FRPSHWLWLYH salary in an energized, experienced fulfillment center, processing orders for macys.com and bloomingdales.com. 0DF\·V 'LVFRXQWV Your budget will go further with a 0DF\·V GLVFRXQW <RX FDQ VKRS DQG save this holiday...or any time! Interested?
Applicants must be 18 yrs old, submit to preemployment drug testing and a criminal background
HELP WANTED
WALLINGFORD- Great split level in a neighborhood home featuring 6 rms, 3brs, 1 ba, 1 car detached gar private yard. All this plus! $184,900. Call Sil Sala for details & showing 203265-5618
AUTO Mechanic needed. F/T, $12.00+ Must have own tools. Apply M-F 280 N. Colony St. Wallingford AUTOMOTIVE Lube Tech wanted for busy car dealership in Wallingford. Please call to schedule interview 203-949-1104
BUS DRIVERS Now Hiring/Training No Experience Necessary
FREE Training Average 20-35 Hrs Per Week Benefits Available
203-799-7731 HELP WANTED AEROSPACE Job shop looking for a CMM Inspector to start on 2nd shift part time. Should have 3 years experience performing final and in-process inspection. Should be familiar with all standard inspection equipment, micro-hite, gages, etc. Must have CMM programming experience, blueprint reading, shop math and GD&T skills. Some layout skills would be a plus. A l s o l o o ki n g t o f i l l a f i r s t s h i f t Shipping and Receiving posi tion. Some heavy lifting and forklift operation required. Send resumes to: AcuCut Inc. 200 Town Line Road Southington, CT 06489
*Van, Bus, Charter work available *Bring your Child to work *Year Round work avail *Retirees Welcomed! Some Paid Holidays
Call 203-269-4171 Apply online at:
www.durham schoolservices.com or in person at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!
HELP WANTED
Customer Service/ Management
ATTITUDE OVER RESUME Fall rush is here & we need you! 25 openings must be filled immediately! ● Customer Service/ Appt Setter ● Manager Trainees Must be 18 or older with good attitude.
CALL TODAY, START TOMORROW! $500.00 Base (860) 329-0316 DETAILER - EXPERIENCED Must be 21 years or older and have valid CT Driver’s License. Call Guy at 203-630-0088
MAINTAINER Entry-level position involving a variety of maintenance, repair and construction work. Must have a valid State of CT driver’s license and a clean driving record, a CDL is desirable. Requires 3 years experience in construction, grounds or building maintenance or in work involving the operation and care of mechanical equipment. Pay rate: $18.75 to $22.23 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Apply:
Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 The closing date will be the date the fiftieth (50) application form/resume is received, or November 9, 2011 whichever occurs first. EOE
If you are interested in a permanent route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire Please call Record-Journal Circulation
(203) 634-3933 EDUCATION
CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS GENERAL KITCHEN WORKERS FLOATERS 17 1/2 HOURS PER WEEK GENERAL KITCHEN WORKERS SUBSTITUTES 3 ½ HOURS PER DAY
Apply online at: MACYS JOBS. COM Applicants who complete their on-line application will be screened IRU DQ ´Invitation Onlyµ MRE IDLU Applicants are also welcome to apply at our distribution center at 475 Knotter Drive in Cheshire between 1PM and 4PM Monday
through Friday.
MERIDEN BRAND NEW 2BR, DELUXE HOME IN UPSCALE PARK! FINANCING AVAILABLE! $64,900
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
WAREHOUSE All Shifts FT/PT FORKLIFT OPERATORS 2nd shift EARN AN EXTRA $2.30 per hour
for the holidays!
EAST Berlin, Ct 88 Commerce St. 3 RENTS AVAILABLE 750 sq ft, 1500 sq ft & 2500 sq ft Call Bill Petit 860- 828-5715 or 860-543-9906
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
ROOMS FOR RENT
Now hiring
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS
ROOMMATES
MERIDEN Windingbrook Condos Share 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths. $600/mo + 1/2 utilities 203-906-9514 Leave Message
Seasonal:
Come work with a terrific team preparing food in the kitchen and serving lunch to Cheshire's future citizens. Follow the school schedule with summer, weekends and holidays off. 1222848
SOUTHINGTON 2BR 136 Center St. Downtown. 2nd flr. $975 per mo includes Heat, hot water & garbage. No pets. 860-919-1908 Ask for Mike. WALLINGFORD - 1 & 2BRs. Starting at $695-$915. Call (203) 376-2160 or 203-2136175 WALLINGFORD - 2 bedroom, 1st floor, YMCA area, off street parking. No pets. Recently redecorated. $875 + utilities. 203-915-9919 WALLINGFORD - 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, stove, refrigerator, w/d hook-ups, parking. New energy efficient windows & carpet $885 +sec 203-430-4373 WALLINGFORD - Modern spacious 1 & 2 bedrms, nice area, off st parking. Plus 1 month sec. No pets. Avail 11/1. 203284-2077 or 203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. 2 glass porches, appls, hkups. Off st. parking. Dead end st. No pets. Very clean! $925. Garage extra. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD 2 BR 5 Rooms in Two-Family 2nd Floor, Off Street Parking No Pets. Credit Check $850 + utilities. 203-284-1853 WALLINGFORD 2 BR apts, 1st & 2nd Floor. Appliances included. W/D hookups. Off st. parking. No pets. Must have good credit. $900 each. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st flr, very neat & clean, Appl., laundry hook ups, off street parking, 1 mo sec., 1 yr lease, $900/mo. N/S. N/P. 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD 4 Rooms, 1BR, 1st Floor. Country setting. Private area. Heat & electric incl. $850. Refs & security. Pets possible. 203-284-8890 WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse. Full bsmnt. WD hookup. Pvt entrance. Off st parking. $850/mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597 WALLINGFORD So. Whittlesey Ave. 3 Rms/1 BR. 3rd Fl. Appls & utils incl. No smoking. No pets. Credit check, sec. & refs. $750. 203-269-8498 or 203-640-0914 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
HELP WANTED DRIVER Experienced Reefer Drivers & Independent Contractors Needed for Regional Positions! TOP PAY & Excellent HOME TIME Top of the line equipment & plenty of freight!
(MUST BE AVAILABLE TO COME IN EARLIER ON SHORT NOTICE) QUALIFICATIONS: High school education or equivalent. CLOSING DATE: NOV. 15, 2011 4:00PM Send Letter of Intent & Employment Application to: Cheshire Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services 29 Main Street Cheshire CT 06410 Applications are available at the above address.
CALL TODAY 877-491-1112 or www.primeinc.com DRIVER With Class A Hazmat, TWIC Card, Medical and Experience. Apply at Tuxis-Ohrs, 80 Britannia St, Meriden. HAIRSTYLIST Wanted with experience to work in a creative salon. Call Gisele (860) 747-2873 MANUFACTURER Of Aircraft Parts looking for person to set up and operate CNC Turning Centers. Email resume to walter@bntool.com or call (860) 665-0134 PAD PRINTING setup person. Min 5 yrs exp. FT. Fax resume to 203-284-8766 or email resume to wrydzy@gmail.com PET Sitting svc. hiring pet lovers for 6am-9pm, flexible & weekend hrs. Earn $12+ caring for pets. Must have refs, car & exp. www.waggingtails.com PTE Energy of Plainville, CT is currently seeking: Energy Analyst: F/T. Perform commercial energy audits, analyze & enter data into utility based software. Will train. Sales Representative: Generate leads & sales for the utility’s Energy Conservation programs. Pay is comm. based. 860-747-6037 pte@pte-energy.com SALESPEOPLE WANTED No experience necessary! Will train! Career change welcome. Must be 21 ys or older and have valid CT Driver’s Lic. Call Guy at 203-630-0088
HELP WANTED SHIPPING & Receiving FT, seeking organized, detail oriented individual for inspection, packaging & shipping duties. Apply in person : ASCT, 30 Ozick Drive, Durham, CT 06422 Fax resume: 860-349-1143 SITE CONSTRUCTION WORKER 5 Years Experience Full time, salary based on experience. Health/Vacation/Benefits after 90 days and one year respectively. Email resume to marklyn1@sbcglobal.net Drug testing mandatory prior to hire and random. SPRINKLER FITTER. Looking for an experienced, energetic fitter. Full time permanent position. Call Sheehy Plumbing Mon-Fri (203) 284-9100 for interview TRUCK Driver CDL B Local forklift delivery w/tilt body truck. Light mechanic & spray paint ability helpful. 860-666-4884 VAN Driver needed for Lincoln College of New England, 2279 Mt. Vernon Rd., Southington. Weekdays M – F. Public Service License, or CDL Class B with a P Endorsement a must. Please stop by to fill out an application.
WRECKER DRIVERS All Shifts. Priority to certified or experienced. Medical card required. Apply: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave.
MEDICAL CAREERS CNA/HHA - experienced aides to work part time for established home care agency, primarily morning visits. Transportation/phone essential. Contact Christine Bolio at Franciscan Home Care/Hospice Care. 203-238-1441.
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