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Cit itiz ize en Volume 13, Number 50

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Berlin High School football captains, center, Taylor Tavarozzi, David Campagna and Doug Campbell, hold the state championship plaque. By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen Again and again Berlin High’s football team has gone to state championship games. And time after time the Redcoats lost. The last time, in 2007, the Redcoats thought they were robbed as an apparent touchdown in the closing seconds was ruled a fumble at the goal line.

But finally, on the sixth time to the finals, the Berlin Redcoats reached The Promised Land. This time, they did it in style, crushing Bethel Sunday afternoon at Waterbury’s Ray Snyder, Sr. Field at Municipal Stadium 46-6 to claim the Class M crown. What the Redcoats couldn’t do as a member of the Nutmeg League, they did as a first-year member of the

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Central Connecticut Conference. The CCC sent five teams to the playoffs. Only Berlin, maybe the most unlikely of the five, came home a winner. “I’m just so happy for our kids, for our town which is a

great football community and for all the coaches that went before, like Al Pelligrinelli, who built this program,” said coach John Capodice. “It was worth the wait, although that one two years ago would have been nice.” This game was all Berlin all the time. The Redcoats had 530 yards total offense led by the running of Max DeLorenzo,

whose 332 yards in 44 carries — good for three rushing touchdowns — ranks with the great performances in CIAC playoff history. DeLorenzo also caught a pass for a TD. “He’s a horse,” said Capodice. “He hit the holes that our offensive line opened up and they were great. Our line got off the

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ued with its analysis of the property, adding due diligence items such as: a site survey, borings, wetlands analyses, and environmental investigations. “If I know my town, the land purchase will likely go to referendum,” said Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli. A referendum is not required, but a citizen petition can call for one on a bond ordinance. Morelli said the site was valuable to the town “whether we build a school there or not.” BOE President Gary Brochu outlined the school board’s process in regards to assessing its facilities. This included reviews by compliance and accreditation agencies which address the adequacy of the facilities, among other things. Brochu said the district could increase the capacity of all its schools with one building. With a new high school, the existing building would be renovated for middle school. The middle school would be renovated for fourth and fifth grades, freeing up space in the ele-

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At the Dec. 2 Town Council meeting, architects presented information on a 137 acre parcel of land that may be used as a site for a new high school — or possibly another town facility or open space. A price for the property, located at 680 Kensington Road, has been negotiated for $5,015,000 million. The land is an old farm and provides access from Kensington Road and Norton Road. There are public utilities and it is estimated that there are between 56 and 90 developable acres. The council voted 5-2 in favor of signing a purchase and sale agreement in order to more fully assess the property. Republican councilors voted against the measure, due to the cost and questions about whether building a new high school is the best — and most cost-effective — solution to addressing the school district’s facilities issues. The terms of the contract, with sellers Judith P. Reeve and the Estate of Dean A. Petow, call for no money

down and no penalty to the town if the property is not appropriate. The seller will be required to clean-up certain aspects of the site, such as removing old farm equipment. The town has 175 days to complete its analysis. A closing date could take place on or before Aug. 1, 2010. The Democrat majority insisted the vote wasn’t about purchasing the land or about building a new high school there. An information sheet prepared by the Democrats states that the purpose of the contract is to gain access to the property so that the town can perform due diligence in assessing the parcel. Environmental testing, wetlands flagging and land use analysis will provide the council “with more information on the property so the council can decide what if anything is the best use of the property.” Also, the council is required to search for a potential site for a new high school based on the BOE’s statement of need. Subsequent, to the vote on the land, the council unanimously agreed to have Fletcher Thompson contin-

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Land Continued from page 2 mentary schools. Salina said “even if the Board of Education wasn’t looking for a site, we’d still be looking at the property.” Joseph G. Costa of Fletcher Thompson architects and Barry M. Blades, a landscape architect and schools specialist with Blades & Goven,

gave a presentation on the property. The architects were hired for the preliminary design process for a new high school. Blades described areas of wetlands and also portions with steep slopes. One of the challenges is Hatchery Brook which bisects the parcel. He explained how the school building, parking and bus traffic could be routed in relation to the brook. “It’s an important decision for the town,” said Di-

rector of Economic Development Jim Mahoney. He presented facts about the site calling it unique and “a good place for any town facility that is going to service the whole community.” “Significant portions are developable for town facilities,” Mahoney said adding that the site is one of the last available major places, centrally located and with utilities. It could be a future site for a school, but the town is also looking for a police sta-

tion, community center and open space, he said. Mahoney said the town’s Plan of Conservation and Development recommends saving prime sites, such as this, that is close to residential areas, central to the community and in proximity to roads. In answer to a question from Councilor Kari Drost, Mahoney said the price that was negotiated was “not a bargain sale…we’re paying a fair price.”

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The Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled the following programs. Dec. 13 — White Girt Service and Christmas Pageant presented by the Sunday School classes at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 — Christmas worship at 10 a.m. and caroling at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 — Longest Night Service at 7 p.m. Will this be a sad Christmas for you? Share a quiet and warm celebration. Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve services. Family Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m.; Prelude concert from 10:30 to 11 p.m.; Service of lessons and carols at 11 p.m. For more information, call (860) 828-5411 or visit www.kensingtoncong.org. 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

Christian Life Church has scheduled a production of the Broadway style musical “The Gospel According to Scrooge.” The show is adapted from Charles Dicken’s class “A Christmas Carol” and is appropriate for the entire family. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 11, 12, 13 at Christian Life Church, 496

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Pierogi and bake sale St. Lucian’s Residence Christmas Pierogi and bake sale is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 532 Burritt St., New Britain. Sauerkraut, cheese, potato and cheese and meat pierogi, as well as breads, pastries, golabki, soups, oplaki and various gift items will be available. For more information, call (860) 223-2123.

Berlin Congregational Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual Christmas Candlelight Service and Carol Sing for Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4:30 p.m. The program features the church and bell choirs. Guests are invited to join in the singing of a variety of traditional Christmas Carols. For more information, visit www.berlincongrega-

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A performance of Nine Lessons and Carols by members of St. Paul Church is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. Members of the parish will read selections from the Old and New Testaments about the foretelling and birth of Jesus. The scriptures are supported by music which is performed by the music ensembles of the church. The music ensembles to be featured are the Contemporary Ensemble, the Sanctuary Choir, Exultations!, and Damascus Revelation. A free will offering will be collected. Refreshments will follow in the church hall. Continue your Christmas celebrations by attending this concert.

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Loretta M. Sarra, 70, of New Britain, died peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Louis and Nellie (Pavano) Sarra, she lived most of her life in New Britain. She graduated from New Britain High School, Adelphi University on Long Island, with an art degree and taught art at Northend Elementary School in New Britain. She enjoyed art, pottery, dance and the theater. She is survived by her children, Maria and her husband Michael Malone, Kristina Labieniec, Robert L. Quarti, Kathleen and her husband Kenneth Davis, Susan Quarti, and their father Robert J. Quarti; her six grandsons Zakary, Jake, Erik, Antonio, Vincenzo and Sean.

Services were held Dec. 9, 2009 from the Farrell Funeral home, New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church. New Britain. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St., New Britain, CT 06052. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Ridgeview Heathcare in Cromwell and the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain for their care and compassion given to their mother. To light a candle or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

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Eleanor M. (Kane) McCrann, 89, of New Britain, died Nov. 30, 2009 at home. A life long New Britain resident, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Estelle (Pawlik) Kane. She was the wife of the late Captain Robert F. McCrann of the New Britain Fire Department. A long time employee of Fafnir Bearing, she belonged to the Fafnir Retires and St. Maurice Church. She is survived by four sons, Robert and his wife Nancy McCrann of Berlin, William McCrann of Southington, Mark and his wife Debra McCrann of Southington and Arnold and his wife Edith Suess of Virginia; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister Jean Bekker of Southington and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Dec. 4, 2009 from the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maurice Church, New Britain. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. To light a candle or send a memorial condolence please visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

James F. DiPietro, 87, of Kensington died Dec. 3, 2009 at Maple View Health Care with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Raymond and Lucy (Aienello) DiPietro and the husband of Clara (Starzec) DiPietro. A life long resident of Kensington, he was retired from Allied Metal Co. where he was employed as a foreman, he was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran, a member of St. Paul Church and loved being with his family. In addition to his wife Clara, he is survived by a son James E. DiPietro and his wife Kika of Jacksonville, Fla.; a daughter Linda Silvestro and her husband Joel of Kensington; a sister Zina Burdick of New Britain; three grandchildren, James and Cerina Silvestro and Samantha DiPietro; four step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 9, 2009 at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington, followed by a

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Letters to The Editor Town can’t afford new high school

To the editor: I attended the town meeting on Dec. 2 regarding the signing of the sales agreement for the parcel of land on Kensington Road. Mayor Salina tried to convince everyone that the only way to gain access to this property and make “educated decisions” was by signing this sales agreement. But, from the information presented at this meeting, the property has already been accessed, and the decision has already been made that this would be an ideal site for a new high school. All we heard over and over again was “new high school, new high school.” The Board of Education is bound and determined to build a new high school even though the present school could be brought up to date with a much smaller price tag Yes, the vote will likely be brought to referendum. But we all know how that goes. Either the question will be worded in such a way that a “no” vote actually means a “yes” vote or, if the purchase is voted down, we will be told that the voters really didn’t understand what they were voting for, or that we cannot get out of this contract. Yes, we’ve heard it all before. I cannot believe that in these economic times, the only way to regain accreditation is by building a new high school. We have a good high school. Fix it, and fix the academics, which I suspect are more of an issue that the building itself. Karen C. Maier Kensington

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To the editor: As many of you now know, the Town Council recently voted to authorize Town Manager Denise McNair to enter into a “contract” for the purchase of the roughly 136 acre parcel at 680 Kensington Road. The contract is not a decision to purchase, but allows the town access to the property to perform due diligence, after which a decision will need to be made to move forward to purchase or not. (My opinion is that this is too valuable a parcel to pass on - assuming positive feedback after due diligence - regardless of what the town decides to use it for, or when for that matter). Following that vote, the council voted unanimously to authorize Fletcher Thompson, Inc. to further study (survey, environmental, wetlands) the property to assess its suitability for a new high school. As many of you may recall, this study was contracted for previously, but was put off due to the budget freeze and because we did not have a specific parcel to study. These are just two of the many steps that will need to be taken before the town would actually be able to decide to purchase this or any other parcel of land for a new school as called for by the BOE’s Statement of Need. In response to that Statement of Need it is the council’s duty to give our town the option of choosing to build a new school facility or not, and these are necessary steps for the council to take to move that process forward. Make no mistake, the decision to build a new school will be made by the voters of Berlin, but that option can not be presented to them without finding an appropriate piece of land to build it on. Even though the actual vote to enter into the contract to purchase the property was split by party lines, the debate was civilized and genuine and the subsequent unanimous vote to proceed with the study of the property at least shows some

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen willingness to work collaboratively to address Berlin’s present and future needs. In the years I’ve been on the council, it has been rare that we have acted unanimously on this type of issue and I wanted to commend the two new Republican members for approaching this decision with an open mind. Hopefully this is a positive sign that we will be able to work cooperatively to get things done. Steve Morelli Deputy Mayor

Councilor’s view of meeting One of my goals as a new town councilor is to improve community communication. I am hoping that articles, such as this one, will help to inform and educate, and maybe, even to spur involvement in an area of interest to you. As always, I would love to hear your feedback. Please email me anytime at kariinberlin@comcast.net or drop me a letter – 249 Southington Road. The Town Council met this past Wednesday, Dec. 2. The main topic was “Authorize the Town Manager to enter into on behalf of the Town an agreement to purchase 136.5 acres of property at 680 Kensington Road…”. Mayor Salina stated that this property is one of the last large parcels of land that is centrally located within the town, has access to water and sewer connections, and could potentially be a good site for a police station, community center, or a new high school. Mayor Salina also stated that it was his opinion that if none of these projects are undertaken, this land would still be a good investment to the town as open space, a park, walking trails, etc. Mayor Salina also stated that today’s vote was not the final vote to buy the land, but to enter into a purchase agreement that would give the town access to the land with the intent on further studying its feasibility to meet the town’s needs. Gary Brochu, president of the Board of Education, then presented a summary of the board’s Statement of Need for a new Berlin High School. Mr. Brochu stated that this property would be sufficient to meet the needs of a new high school. Jim Mahoney, Economic Development Director for the Town, stated the property is 136.5 acres with a preliminary estimate of 56 acres of developable area. The purchase price is $5,015,000. An appraisal obtained by the town stated an appraised value of $3,600,000. During the discussion phase of the meeting, Councilors Rasmussen, Rochette, and Morelli stated that this property would be an asset to the town for whatever purpose we chose in the future. Councilor Morelli stated that it could even be an investment that could be sold at a later date, if the town should so choose. Councilor Dacey stated he would support the purchase of this property only if it was to be used as the site of a new high school. It was Councilor Dacey’s position that the addition of square footage dedicated to education is vital to the town’s future. Councilor Evans stated that, while other uses of this land have been presented, it is clear that the primary purpose of this purchase is as the site of a new high school. He further stated that citizen input he has received does not show strong support for construction of a new high school so he cannot justify this expenditure with the current state of the economy. I also voted “no” on this agenda item because I feel that these are the toughest economic times I have ever seen. Unemployment is very high, sen-

iors are not getting increases this year, and Governor Rell recently announced a possible 3 percent cut of State revenue sent to towns. Not to mention that we asked our own town employees to forgo their increases this year. While I see the value of the property, I cannot see paying a premium price on an unnecessary expenditure, during an economic downturn. I agree that we must plan for tomorrow’s needs, but we cannot do that at the expense of today’s necessities. So, my question for you, fellow townspeople, is: Would you spend money on a non-necessity when the potential for more economic pain is so abundantly clear? Kari Maier-Drost Town council

Defending public education To the editor: In the Nov. 26 edition of The Citizen, there was a letter from an “advocate for Catholic schools.” As the grateful product of 16 years of Catholic education, I can understand why she is thankful for Catholic schools; however, I wish she could express her gratitude without putting down public education. First of all, I challenge the idea that while “Catholic schools focus on their students,” public schools focus solely on the Connecticut Mastery Tests. We had two older children in a fine Catholic school that had excellent teachers; we took them out only because we had a disagreement with the educational philosophy of the man who was principal at the time. We found that our children were able to get more individual attention in the public school, particularly due to small class size. There were 35 children in their kindergarten and first grade classes at the Catholic school, while their younger sister had 17 or 18 in her classes at the same levels. This makes a world of difference in a teacher’s having the time to be able to work with an individual child’s strengths and weaknesses. Through all the years our children have been in the public school system – our youngest is now a senior at Berlin High School – there have been teachers, administrators, coaches and guidance counselors who have recognized their strong points and helped them develop them. We have found the vast majority of teachers to be people who are dedicated and excited about teaching. Public school teachers most certainly “focus on their students.” We considered sending one of our children to a Catholic high school. We opted against it when we found that students were placed in classes on the sole basis of their score on a single placement test. Their grades in middle school and teacher recommendations were not considered at all. In our public schools, the whole child is considered in these decisions. They are not pegged by one rigid criterion. Public education is also available to everyone. Catholic schools are costly; not everyone can afford them. In Catholic schools “extras” like learning to play a musical instrument also cost extra. Parents who may already be struggling to pay tuition and fees may not be able to come up with the additional money. Public schools provide these lessons as part of the educational program to any who want to participate, thereby allowing more children to develop talents they may have in these areas. There is also a myth that there is no discipline in public schools. I invite anyone who believes this to spend a day at one of our schools. I have seen the principal at Griswold Elementary School get the quiet and respectful attention of 700 children simply by raising her hand. It is true that children in Catholic schools have a

greater exposure to their faith. However, the Catholic Church teaches that parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith. At the time my children were in Catholic school the majority of their classmates did not go to Mass on Sunday. What good is exposure to faith if not backed up at home? My husband and I were involved in the Confirmation program at our church for many years. We saw no difference between students from Catholic schools and those from public schools when it came to knowledge of their religion or commitment to their faith. I know there will be some who will accuse me of “attacking” Catholic schools. Such is not the case. I am very grateful for my 16 years of Catholic education; I have a great respect for the Catholic school system and the schools in our area. I am glad they are available for parents who choose them and can afford them. But I am also thankful for our excellent public schools and the education they provide our children, and I don’t like to see them disparaged. Barbara Coughlin Kensington

Clean up will be costly

To the editor: Why is the town trying to buy the old Petow farm on Kensington Road? There has been so much agricultural waste, as it has been a cow farm for so many years there’s certainly a lot of pollutants in the ground along with waste from old machinery.So why would the town try to take on that massive undertaking? And they want our children to learn there, while possibly inhaling who knows what? Surely there are better places in town to build. Why don’t they just repair the old high school and build a smaller science building on Lower Lane? Jay Ritter Berlin

Time to write letters of outrage

To the editor: I am calling on all citizens who read this for your help. If you are like me, your interest rate on your credit card has recently increased. I have never had a late payment or a problem with my credit card but I am told by the Chase Corp. that I am not alone and that everybody’s rates will be rising. This is due to the fact that the government was supposed to start a program of credit card reform that would cost the credit card companies money. It seems that very conveniently, for the credit card companies, this reform has been put on hold until June 1. Citizens like you and I whose tax payer dollars just went into a bailout of the financial system are now being squeezed for more money by those very same institutions. It seems quite obvious that the credit card companies have successfully put lobbyists in the government to postpone the credit card reform. Once again you and I are paying the price. Who is lobbying on our behalf ? Another despicable situation that is very troubling is the fact that the insurance companies seem to also have a strangle hold on our government and are influencing current policies. After years of our government advising its female citizens to get mammograms in an effort to detect possible breast cancer, the government is now reversing their decision. Our government is now saying that yearly mammograms are not necessary until after the age

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Thursday

Berlin Garden Club — The Berlin Garden Club has scheduled its Christmas Party for Thursday, Dec 10 at noon at J. Timothy’s Restaurant. Kensington Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled its “Merry Muchin – Christmas Lunchin” for Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11:45 a.m. at Portofino’s Restaurant. The program is “A Taste of Italy”. Boxwood tree class – Johnson Garden Center, 398 Chamberlain Hwy., has

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Minnie is very affectionate and loves to please. She is very well mannered and calm for a puppy and great with children. She does have a food aggression with other dogs so we recommend her to be the only dog. She plays very gently with children and is not toy aggressive. You can meet Minnie this Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Open House at the Berlin Municipal Shelter, 600 Christian Lane from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about Minnie or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.

scheduled a holiday boxwood tree class for Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to sign up, call (860) 828-6820. Decorating – The Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to work on decorations Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard School basement. Projects are available for all levels of talents. All adults are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-7425.

Saturday

Pictures with Santa – Boy Scout Troop 256 has scheduled Pictures with Santa for Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kensington Fire House, 880 Farmington Ave. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. A fee will be charged. Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum will be open Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. If you missed the Holiday Fair, there is still time to shop for Berlin crockery, local honey, homemade jellies, DVDs, Berlin history books, ornaments, postcard books, attic treasures, holiday decorations and more. Be sure to view this year’s exhibits of vintage wedding gowns and paintings by noted Berlin artists before the museum closes for the season. The museum is located at the corner of Main and Peck Streets in Kensington. Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser – Echo Consignment, 158 Mill St., has scheduled a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser in memory of Simon Attle for Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features personal care, cosmetics, pet care, eco-friendly home and garden products, clothing, mini makeovers and psychic readings. Proceeds benefit cystic fibrosis. Prizes and refreshments. For more information or to participate, contact Karen at (860) 916-3710 or email bennett@inyourzone.net.

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Shelter open house – The Berlin Municipal Shelter, 600 Christian Lane, has scheduled an open house for Sunday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats and dogs that are need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references. Food donations will also be accepted. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Christmas Breakfast with Santa - Knights of Columbus has scheduled Christmas Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the St. Paul School gym. A fee will be charged. All proceeds benefit charity.

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Monday

In the spirit of giving, Troop 66442 donated non-perishable foods to Berlin Social Services for their Thanksgiving collection. Troop members are Olivia Cyr, Olivia Smith, Samantha Getsie, Abbey Rochette, Marie Riley, Alex Kumm, Ashlynn Montanez, Maddie Holt, Anna Sarrazin, Maria Butrimas, Jenna Smalley, Jillian Santana and Emma Norton.

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary The Berlin VFW Ladies Auxiliary has scheduled its annual Christmas Party for Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. at the VFW Post on Massirio Drive. All men of the Post are invited. A collection for the Cancer Fund will be taken.

Tuesday

Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, schedules an all-you-can-eat pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit scholarships, the fishing derby, the baseball team and more. For more information and cost, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after5 p.m. Concert – The McGee Middle School Spartan Band and Spartan Chorus have scheduled their winter concert for Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:15 p.m.; Spartan Gold Chorus, jazz band and Sound Express at 7:30 p.m.

Troop 41 Scouts attended a “Gem”boree recently at Herkimer Diamond Mines in Herkiner, NY. There were more than 500 scouts at the event. They persevered through the rain and enjoyed mining for “Herkimer Diamonds”. Pictured, front row: Kevin Roy, Danny Desroches, Jordan Ondo, Nick Damiana. Second row: Kevin Kennure, Alec Rich. Back row: Andrew Rich and Connor Jones.

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of 50. This seems very suspicious. This new advice from our government wouldn’t have anything to do with mammograms cutting into the profit margin of the insurance companies who influence policy in government, would it? Unfortunately, it is a fact that many of you who are reading this letter now will be affected by breast cancer at some point in your life. Wouldn’t you want your loved one’s to be able to detect breast cancer early enough to take action against it while it is still treatable? Keep the women in your life, your sisters, your wives, your daughters and your mothers safe. Don’t let our government be controlled and bullied by the insurance companies who are out to make a profit at anybody’s expense. It is insane to me that our government has no problem spending billions of dollars that we don’t even have on a war that is thousands of miles away, yet we question policies that have been long standing and were put into place to keep the women in our life healthy. This nation was founded on the belief that we have a government that was made by the people and is for the people. Current policies and practices seem more like we are experiencing a government against its people. Don’t let this happen without a fight. Tell your government and your president that the current policies being put in place are not acceptable to you and that you don’t support their actions. Many in government must think that we are all sheep that will just follow the flock. Don’t let your government get away with turning their backs on the average working class American. Write them a letter and tell them how you feel. I just sent my letter of outrage yesterday. The address for the White House is as follows: The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006 Graham Seekamp Kensington

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The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. Entertainment is provided by organist Jeffrey Batter.

December programs Lunch and Learn — Mon-

day, Dec. 14 from noon to 1 p.m. Kathryn Wall will discuss what services are offered for seniors at the town clerks office. Diabetes and the holidays — Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Christine Lucco, RN Joslin Diabetes program director from Newington Health Care will discuss how to control your diabetes over the holidays.

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Energy Assistance program The Senior Center is taking energy assistance applications for senior who heat with a deliverable fuel (oil, propane, kerosene), gas and electric on Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Monday, Dec. 28. Appointments are required. Annual income guidelines (for households whose heat is not included in their rent) is: one person household – income cannot exceed $30,485; two person household – income cannot exceed $39,865.

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The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for December is as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 15 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, Dec. 22 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, Dec. 29 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.

Holiday party The Senior Center annual holiday party is scheduled

Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling League results from Dec. 1: High Triple: Barb Patterson, 483. High Single: Barb Patterson, 177. Barb Patterson, 177; Doris Kaszycki, 171; Marie Kaczynski, 170; Sue Rogers, 152. Senior Bowling League results from Dec. 4: Joe Sytulek, 191; Mike Koval, 178; Al Pollard, 178; Irene Willametz, 173; Chuck Leonhardt, 159; Liz Rugens, 158; Florence Gillette, 157; Ron Picard, 154; Marie Kaczynski, 153; Don Maitz, 153.

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, Dec. 14: Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy, au gratin potatoes, shopped spinach, rye bread, topped fruit mousse. Tuesday, Dec. 15: Clam chowder with crackers, egg salad on a croissant, carrot and raisin salad, fresh baked cookies. Wednesday, Dec. 16: Baby shrimp with cocktail sauce, stuffed pork with apple gravy, baked sweet potato, peas with pimento strips, dinner roll, apple pie and ice cream. Thursday, Dec. 17: BBQ chicken quarter, baked beans, corn o the cob, cornbread, watermelon. Friday, Dec. 18: Vegetable quiche, pickled beet and onion salad, fruit muffin, fresh citrus sections.

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The Mountain Laurel Sudbury School, 1528 Farmington Ave., is offering free holiday gift wrapping Saturday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 5 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drop-off and pick-up on site is possible. For more information, call (860) 828-4077.

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The Berlin High School Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective house signs for mailboxes 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’re simple to install. Great gifts for family and friends everywhere! For more information and cost, call Kellie Nygren at (860) 829-9304. BHS Redcoat blanket sale The Berlin High School Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee has BHS Redcoat blankets for sale. They make excellent holiday gifts. For more information, call Lynn Schreiner at (860) 828-8660. Decoration work sessions Decorating for the Class of 2010 Berlin High School Graduation is scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Willard Elementary School basement. Many projects are available for all abilities and talents. All adults are welcome. Co-chairs are Tina Doyle and Mary Salimeno. For more information, call (860) 828-7425. Fundraiser The Berlin High School Class of 2010 All Night Graduation Committee has partnered with Debbie Alderman, Silpada Design representative. For more information, call (860) 582-9228.

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2009 Redcoats make history Team had a family feel

Pelligrinelli ‘ecstatic’ Left: Berlin High School football coach John Capodice hoists the CIAC Class M state championship plaque Sunday afternoon at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury. Below: Berlin’s Kyle Connolly, Zach Parsons and Dan Hackett celebrate after Mason Powers recovered a Bethel fumble.

By Nick Carroll Sports Editor The phrase ‘team effort’ is an over-used one in the sports world. But in the case of the 2009 Berlin High School football team, it’s an apt description of what led it to the program’s first state championship. Spurred on by a large and selfless senior class and a dedicated, driven coaching staff, the Redcoats thrived on both sides of the ball this fall. The result was a 10-2 season, which culminated with a 46-6 victory over Bethel in the CIAC Class M state finals, played Sunday at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury. “This is one of the most amazing feelings I’ve ever felt. It’s amazing,” said senior Brian Malloy, Berlin’s top receiver this season. “We fought together as a family since Day 1. We just stuck together the whole way; ups and downs.” Malloy indicated that a 2814 Week 5 loss to Simsbury was a turning point for the previously undefeated Redcoats. “After that, we just came together as a family, put everything back together, and came back strong,” he said. Senior Zach Parsons, a defensive stalwart at linebacker, echoed Malloy’s sentiment that Berlin players were more like brothers than teammates. “Anybody can play as a team, but when everybody’s as good of friends as we are, you really gel as a team. The chemistry is unreal,” Parsons said. Aside from claiming the Class M crown, Berlin also earned the Central Connecticut Conference Division III championship this season.

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The locals generated a total of 381 points while allowing just 141. He was the undisputed star of the team, tallying 28 touchdowns and rushing for more than 2,000 yards, but junior running back Max DeLorenzo, the school’s alltime rushing leader, made it known that he was no oneman show. “We have a great group of seniors, a lot of playmakers on this team,” he said. “We had a lot of coaches here to help us, and we just

had the will to finish. We’ve been saying that since back in spring.” Leading up to the Bethel game, and throughout the year, the Redcoats received lots of encouragement from former BHS football players, all of whom had come of short in the quest for a state title. “We definitely played for them,” DeLorenzo said. Malloy agreed. “They’re definitely a part of this,” he said. Not surprisingly, Berlin coach John Capodice said

this current crop of Redcoats is a special bunch. “Within the last week there was nothing for me to get upset about,” the sixth-year head man said. “I walked on the bus the other day and said ‘will someone please upset me? This is too smooth.’” “Again, we have great kids and great coaches and a great football community,” Capodice continued. “The band, the cheerleaders, our administration, The Citizen — that’s what makes it all go.”

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Even with the state championship celebration in fullswing, amid the euphoria, hugs and back-slapping, former Berlin High School football coach Al Pelligrinelli was on the mind of many Sunday afternoon at Municipal Stadium in Waterbury. “No doubt,” said current BHS head man John Capodice, who played and coached under Pelligrinelli — Coach P. “He built the program. He made it what it is today. We took the torch and tried to make it better. Our goal was not to mess it up.” Pelligrinelli, who now lives in Florida, navigated the Redcoats for nearly three decades, stepping aside in December 2003. With Coach P at the helm, Berlin claimed 15 Northwest Conference/Nutmeg League championships and qualified for the state playoffs eight times. Capodice, Pelligrinelli’s successor, has brought the Redcoats to the playoffs five more times. But until this year, Berlin had never ended the season as a state champion. That changed this past weekend when the Redcoats blasted Bethel, 46-6, in the CIAC Class M state title game. “I said to Coach (Jim) Day as soon as the game ended, ‘I hope you have Coach P on speed dial.’” Berlin Mayor Adam Salina said. Salina played for Pelligrinelli on some powerhouse teams. In 1991 and 1992, Salina’s junior and senior seasons, the Redcoats lost in the state title game. “That’s my one regret, that we were never able to win one for him,”

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Zarotney, Vazquez highlight talent-packed team By Nick Carroll Sports Editor The Berlin High School girls basketball team opened its season this week. The following takes a look at the 2009-10 Lady Redcoats: Coach: Sheila King (sixth year, 68-52). Assistants: Ken Skoglund, Tyler Greco. Last year: The Lady Redcoats rolled up a record of 21-6, claimed the Northwest Conference championship, outright, and advanced to the CIAC Class M state championship game for just the second time in the history of the program. A third seed, Berlin fell to top-seed Bacon Academy, 55-53, in the state finals. Key losses: Sarah Byrnes (averaged 11.3 points and 7.9 rebounds last year, to go along with 42 blocks), Courtney Bovee (2.3 points, 2.5 re-

bounds, 1.7 assists). This season: With the exception of Byrnes, the Lady Redcoats welcome back their entire starting five. The team’s top returnees are seniors Katelyn Zarotney (14.9 points per-game, 9.1 rebounds, 25 blocks as a junior), Alexys Vazquez (11.5 points, 72 3-pointers, 57 assists, 31 steals), Kim Rasmussen (3.8 points, 46 assists, 14 steals) and Kaitlyn Bovee (9.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 23 steals). In an extremely rare occurrence, Berlin has two NCAA Division I-bound players to lean on this year. Zarotney, a 6-foot forward, will continue her career at Siena College. Vazquez, a 5foot-10 guard, is headed to Fairfield University. Other varsity-tested players the Lady Redcoats can turn to this winter are juniors Monique St. Jarre (43

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should all be in the hunt for the CCC South title. At the state level, the Lady Redcoats have bumped up from Class M to Class L. CIAC class divisions are based on school enrollment. “We are anxious to start a season in a new conference and a new state division,” King said. “With new challenges comes a fresh outlook and tremendous excitement. We have solid leadership and talent in our senior captains. We also have a talented group of underclassmen ready to take on bigger roles for us this season.” “We’re working hard this preseason to gel it all together and, again, do a fine job of representing the town of Berlin,” King continued. “After such a fine show of support last year from the town, students and school personnel, we are energized to have another successful season.”

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said Salina, who had a successful football career at Stanford University. “With Berlin football, and the pride and longevity, the history; most people can’t believe that we’ve never won a state championship. So this is past due, but we’re happy to have it now.” Prior to the Bethel game, Berlin players had dinner with past Redcoat gridders that competed for state championships. Teams from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s were represented. Like Salina, most of the guys on hand that night had Pelligrinelli as a coach. “It means so much to all of us; the former players,” Salina said of seeing Berlin bring home a state title. “And it means a lot to all these (current) guys, too. For the rest of their lives they’ll know that they were the first

ball better than they have all year. They enabled us to play old-fashioned Berlin football.” Berlin however wasn’t Woody Hayes-style old-fashioned. The No. 3 seed Redcoats mixed in the pass effectively as Dan Hackett was 8for-13 for 152 yards including a 35-yard TD pass to DeLorenzo. Berlin scored the first time it touched the ball, driving 65 yards in 11 plays with DeLorenzo scoring from the two with 7:07 to play in the first. The big play of the drive was a 23-yard completion from Hackett to Tom Undercuffler on fourth and 16. After No. 4 seed Bethel went three and out, the Redcoats were at it again, marching 81 yards in nine plays with DeLorenzo scoring from the three. DeLorenzo carried the ball eight times

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After years of playoff disappointment, the BHS football team is ‘No. 1.’ team to ever win a state championship for Berlin.” Capodice spoke with Pelligrinelli on the bus ride home from Waterbury. Coach P, who Capodice described as “ecstatic”, followed the game online. “I spoke with him about the alumni dinner and how the alumni spoke about great Coach P stories,” Capodice said. “I told him we were thankful for him building the program. It was time for Berlin High football to have our day.”

on the drive for 60 yards. Devin Silverman, who was 5-for-5 on extra points, added a 36-yard field goal with 3:56 left in the second quarter to kick the lead to 17-0. Less than two minutes later, Hackett hit DeLorenzo for the aforementioned 35-yard strike and at the half, Berlin was cruising at 25-0. Berlin (10-2) built the lead to 32-0 on a six-yard run by DeLorenzo, a run that finished a short six-play, 35-yard drive at 4:51 of the third. Bethel (9-3) got on the board with a 72-yard TD pass from William Rameriz to Javier Reyes with 3:27 left, but it was much too little, much too late. Bethel, of the Southwest Conference, finished the day with 208 yards, just 62 or those coming on the ground as Berlin bottled up the Cats’ option offense. “We thought our defensive scheme was such that we could stop them,” said Capodice. “If we were able to be in the right places, we felt

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AUTOMOBILES

IMPOUNDED: Lab, male, Yellow, Spruce Brook Rd, Berlin.. Please call 860-828-7055

AUTOMOBILES

BUICK Regal 1998 4DR, 176K highway miles. $1,500. Runs great. Call 203-235-1801

AUTOMOBILES

LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/ yellow head on Wednesday, March 25 from 156 Sherman Avenue, Meriden. Responds to Kelby, speaks English & Spanish. REWARD if returned. Call (203) 630-2426/(203)427-3946

660 South Main Street Middletown

(860) 346-9655

FORD FOCUS 2006

CHRYSLER Cirrus 1999 V6, excellent condition, leather, sunroof, alloys. $2,700. Call 203-317-9192

4 Door SE AC/CD player 50k Miles, GOOD on gas Excellent condition $5,000.00 Please call 203 317-2252

AUTOMOBILES

FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

AUTOMOBILES ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111

NISSAN Maxima 1986 $1850 NISSAN Altima 1998 $1950 AUDI A4 1997 $2750 Ford Taurus 1996 $1750 All in great cond & very clean (203) 213-1142

TOYOTA Camry Solara 2005 Black, 2 door, Convertible, FWD, Auto 5 Spd, 77,546 mi. 3.3L V6. Stock# P07756U. $13,995 (860) 347-6355

ACURA TL 2006 52,886 mi #045170

$19,555 (203) 630-2926

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SUBARU Legacy Outback 2000 4 Cyl, Auto. Full time AWD. 121,948 mi. #1387b Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

HONDA CIVIC LX 2004

MERCEDES-BENZ C Class 2007 Sport Sedan 4D C230 - 2.5 L V6 Cylinder Engine, Automatic $23,991.00 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

4 door, FWD. Automatic, 4 Cyl. 82,135 mi. #1260 $9,990 (860) 344-9916

NISSAN MAXIMA 2007 Automatic. V6. 45,000 mi #800307 $19,655 (203) 630-2926

TOYOTA Camry Solara 2005 Black, 2 door, Convertible, FWD, Auto 5 Spd, 77,546 mi. 3.3L V6. Stock# P07756U. $13,995 (860) 347-6355

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 4D 740i - 4.4 L 8 Cyl. Automatic. #1322 $12,991 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

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HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2008 Automatic. 47,360 mi #031140 (203) 630-2926

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It's all here! Marketplace Ads (877) 238-1953

HYUNDAI SONATA GLS 2008 4 door, FWD. Automatic, 4 Cyl. 27,685 mi. #1364 $13,990 (860) 344-9916

MINI Cooper Hardtop 2007 1.6L 4 Cylinder Engine, 6-spd manual Getrag trans w/OD. 36,319 Mi. #1402 $22991 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

SAAB 9-3- 2005 4 Cyl. Sedan 4D Aero Turbo 2.0 L 4 Cyl Engine, Automatic #1327 $16,991.00 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

TRUCKS & VANS

660 South Main Street Middletown

(860) 346-9655 CADILLAC DeVille DTS 2003 Tan, 4 door, FWD, Sedan, AUTO 4SPD, 4.6L V8. 73,682 miles. Stock# 4567UA. $9,995 (860) 347-6355

See the great selection of used cars in Marketplace.

HONDA CIVIC LX 2002

JEEP CHEROKEE 2006

NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SE 2002

TOYOTA AVALON 2007

CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006

4 door, FWD. Manual , 4 Cyl. 93,983 mi. #TR1262 $6,990 (860) 344-9916

V6, Auto. Blue w/grey interior. 97,000 mi #191606 $12,855 (203) 630-2926

4 door, FWD. Manual, 6 Cyl. 79,029 mi. #1350 $9,990 (860) 344-9916

Automatic. V6. 60,680 mi #178265 (203) 630-2926

Automatic. V6. 77,384 mi #621294 $13,655 (203) 630-2926

Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

DODGE 2500 Series 4x2 1998 24 Valve Cummings Diesel Engine. Short bed with Leer Cap. Quad cab, clean. New tires & brakes. Automatic trans. Asking $5,900. (203) 269-9340

DODGE Grand Caravan 2001 Minivan 6cyl, Auto, Silver, ABS Brakes,77m miles. Good Condition. $4100. 203-265-1863

SNOWMOBILES

2 SKIDOOS and Triton trailer. Both 1995, 583cc, red, low mileage, Formula STX and Formula Z. NEVER left outside. Absolute mint condition. Custom covers. $4800. (203) 238-2110

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Red, 4 door, 4X4, SUV, Auto 5 Spd , 4.0L V6. 151,548 mi. Stock# P08903U. $11,995

AKC Labrador retriever puppies. Black (f) $700, yellow (m) $800 & chocolate (m) $900. King Cavalier Spaniels - Bleiham color. 5 males, $1000 each. Shots & wormed. Raised with children. Ready for Christmas. 203-631-9386

860-347-6355 BOXER PUPPIES Male/Female - Fawn & brindle. Taking Christmas Deposits. (860) 329-4210 BOXERS, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Labs, Pit Bulls, Pom-Poos, ShiPoos, Daschund, Poodle, Poms, Yorkies, Shih-Tsus, Poodle mixes. $250+ 860-930-4001

GMC Sierra 2000 8’ Bed with Cap. V8, 5 spd, manual. Asking $6900 or best offer. Calle= (203) 265-1664

CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

TOYOTA 4Runner 2006 V6 Utility, 4D Sport 4WD, 4.0 L , Automatic. #1388A $19,991 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. (203) 269-2323

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ADVERTISE your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 1000 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-4862466 or go to: www.classifiedavenue.net DICKENS Complete ceramic lighted Christmas Village. Approx. 90 pcs. Paid $800, Sell $200. Call (203) 269-8696

REPLICA WWII Men’s Bomber Jacket. Genuine sheepskin. Never worn. Paid $300 - asking $100. XL, Dark brown. Never worn. Call (203) 634-7709

HONDA Element 2007 SUV. 6cyl. Auto. Bluetooth capable. CD player. Air cond. Airbags. Rear camera. Remote start. Pwr. locks. Floor mats. Fog lights. 29K mi. $18,500. Call Scott 860-681-1056

WOODSTOVe-Little used. Like new. Vermont Castings. $750. Call Barry 203-238-2704

COCKER Westie pups, ACHC registered, M/F, 9 weeks old, health guar, 15-20 lbs full grown, very friendly, black, tan, or brindle. $350-$450. Call 860-489-9992

NISSAN FRONTIER LE 2006 Automatic, Grey, King Cab, 4X4, Exc. Cond, Trailer Pkg, Bed Extender, A/C, all power, 86K, $15,900 (860)378-0132

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves

FORD Explorer NBX 2004

FORD E-350 1993 Auto. Only 71k Super nice condition. 15ft box. Runs new. Only $4,000. Call 203-238-3836

GMC PICKUP 1967 $3,200 Strong motor. Drive anywhere. Built-up 350 engine, headers, SS exhaust, Munice 4spd trans., lthr bucket seats. 860-349-8967 or 386-931-4256

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

GIVE a gift of love for the holidays. English Mastiff puppies. $850/ea. Ready to go Dec 20th. (5) males, (2) females. Call 203-314-0004 LARGE Silver-Dollar sized Angel fish. Healthy, beautiful. Becoming too territorial for my community tank. $20 or best offer. Also seven head & tail lights - Free. Call (203) 630-0708 before 6pm

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT Absolutely All Hardwood 24 mo. seasoned, cut, split & delivered. $250/cord.

203-699-8883 FIREWOOD 1 cord seasoned pine. Ready to burn! $135/ cord. Please call 203-235-9632 SEASONED FIREWOOD Split. Ready for delivery. $235/ cord. Discounts over three cords. (203) 927-2681 SEASONED firewood, pickup or local delivery. Cut & split. Approx 16-18in. $225/cord; $135/half cord. 203-294-1775.

CLOTHING FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

TOYOTA Tacoma SR5 4 door, 4x4, Crew cab. Manual 6 speed. V6

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863

Free Towing! MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

BEAUTIFUL 50” Mitsubishi Rear Projection HD Ready Color T.V. Cable Ready. Great Condition $475. Call 203-284-1547 LIGHT Wood kitchen table w/12 chairs. Exc cond. $125. Dresser w/9 drawers. Good cond. $50. Mirrored Canopy waterbed. Dark wood. several drawers for storage. King size waterbed /mattress. Sacrifice $1000 - pd over $4000. Miscellaneous chairs, some computer/office negotiable. (203) 949-9374 NORGE product of Borg Warner Brown stove. Runs well. $50/OBO. U pick up. Call 203949-9374 POWER Lift and recline chair, Golden Pack, blue. New $1300, will sell for $650, never used. Queen sleeper sofa. Exc. cond, blue/green plaid, $150. Call (203) 235-4824

TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 2006 4 door, 4X4, Extended Cab Auto, 4Speed, 4.7L V8,. Stock# P10580UA $23,995 (860) 347-6355

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1997 SXGL Low rider - Rides like new, looks like new. $8000 or best offer. Call 203-915-9856

SOLID maple table with 4 chairs and matching hutch, $350. (5) piece BR set, queen bed, $350 Call 860-621-3301

FOR SALE - Box of womens plus size clothing - 38 items - suits, pants, blazers, blouses & sweatshirts. $90 for the entire box. Pls call 203-235-8099.

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB 6 person, 35 jets,3 pumps w/all options, full warr, NEW in wrapper cost $7000 sell $3800 203-988-9915

WANTED TO BUY

1-2 ITEMS

203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

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

Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier 203-464-0477

SWORDS Helmets, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Flags, Medals, etc.

203-238-3308

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better

Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

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

WALLINGFORD Large 3 bdrm house. L/R & D/R w/wood flrs, Kit w/appliances, 1-1/2 baths, full bsmt. $1200/ mo+1mo dep. 203-848-6474.

CONDOMINIUMS

Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons

HOUSES FOR RENT

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES STAMP collection 5-6 boxesincld Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Danbury Mint collection, annual post office collection. $100 firm. Call 203-949-9374

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

Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295 PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144

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

MERIDEN 4Rm/2BR House. Avail 12/1. No smoking/pets. W/D hookup. No utils. $850mo. Sect 8 approved. Off street parking. Call 203-600-0988. MERIDEN 5BR, 3 1/2 Baths, Kitchen, LR, DR. Patio, Deck. $1400 plus utilities. 860-3772381 or 860-873-8771 MERIDEN-2BR, $850/mo + sec. 1.5 bath, 1 car garage. Incldheat & HW, W/D hkup. Refs & credit ck No pet/smoking. Call 203-237-6951

FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 3rd fl furn studio, $160/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. Call 203-630-3823 between 12noon-8pm MERIDEN - 1BR Apt 3rd flr, lg. kitchen w/pantry closet, near bus & train routes. Stove/ fridge incl. $575 + sec. 203272-5936

MERIDEN- Meetinghouse Village- 2BR townhouse, C/A, Garage. $1100. Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

MERIDEN - 3BR, 6 rms, 2nd flr. Off st. parking. Stove, w/d hookup. No pets. $900 + sec. Call 203-235-2703

MERIDEN- Strawberry Hill 2 BR townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, appls, w/d hkup, AC, deck, 1 car garage. $1035/mo. + utils. (860) 688-3238

MERIDEN - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, references. 203671-9644

MERIDEN-Crown Village, 1BR, appl’s, washer & dryer on-site. Parking, heat incld. $725/mo + 2 mo sec. No pets. Credit check Call 203-634-9149

MERIDEN - WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2BR Luxury condo. Laundry. $850 + utilities. No pets. Call 203-745-6167.

MERIDEN-East side 2 bedroom, furnished, refrigator, stove, dishwasher. C/Air, laundry onsite. $800/mo or $200/wk. 2 mo sec. Call 1-888-271-3262 NEW BRITAIN- 2BR 2BA, w to w, new tile, C/A, appl. balcony, $900/mo. 860-828-8114 SOUTHINGTON- 2BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, new carpet & paint. W/D hookup. Near highway. $875/mo + sec. & utils. No pets. Avail. immed. 860-877-4735

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 1BR apt Heat & HW included. $745. 251 West Main. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789

MERIDEN 1 & 2 bdrm. Free Heat Included. Move in Condition. Off-street parking. $650-$795 Please call Betty 203 443-5548 MERIDEN 1BR, furn, 2nd flr $900/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN 2 Bedrooms Lease & security deposit req. $675 per month. Call 203-238-9772

MERIDEN 2&3 bedrooms new paint/ carpet off street parking w/d hookup $875 to $925 per mo 1yr lease Call 203-671-2672

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 10, 2009

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 BR, 3 RMs, Small Apt. 2nd fl. Stove & refrigerator, parking. No pets. Refs & sec. $500. (860) 276-0552 MERIDEN 2 BR - $750 ($1000 sec. dep.) Nice location. Off st. parking. No pets. 860-828-3669 MERIDEN 2BR, 2nd fl, off st parking. WD hookup. Plenty of storage. $725. Available 12/1. (203) 269-8747

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016

DEBRIS removal of any kind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Fall C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817

2 BR - $750 & UP

MERIDEN- 2BR, walk-up attic, 2nd Floor. Off street parking. $800 per month. Call (203) 639-1634 MERIDEN- 3 bedroom apartment for rent. First floor. Section 8 approved. Call (203) 6340732 MERIDEN- 3BRs, 3rd flr. W/D hkup. Section 8 approved. Offst parking. No pets. $850-$875. 860-995-9506 MERIDEN- Clean, big 3BR apt. 1st flr. Freshly painted. Cherry floors. Off st. parking. Good neighbors. $895/mo. Call Jonah (203) 430-0340 MERIDEN- Hubbard Park 1-2 BR, CAIR/heat. 775 W. Main St. $780-$925 month. Sect 8 approved. Call Chino 203-907-9276 203-296-4975 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., Apt 5. Parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN-1BRS-Starting @ $665 All appls & hot water incl. 1 & 1 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings Sat’s 9-11am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-3BR, nice, clean, newly remodeled, new bath & kit. W/D hkup, off-st-parking. $950/mo. Call 203-417-1675 MERIDEN-Fully furnished 3Rms, 1BR, LR, kit, prvt bath. $575/mo. Lease & sec dep req’d. Call 203-238-9772 MERIDEN-Private studio apt, clean and quiet, on bus lines, No pets. Sec & refs. $500/mo + utilities. Call 203-982-3042

LANDSCAPING

ALBERT’S HOME REPAIR Roofs, decks, windows, doors siding, floors, sheetrock, gutters. Ins & lic. # HIC-0623837 203-879-4731 or 203-592-1148

FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

Quality Landscaping, LLC Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

HEDGE TRIMMING HOUSE CLEANING POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885 HOLIDAY CLEANING SPECIAL Buy 3 hours - get 1 hour free. We aim to please. (203) 440-2716 or (860) 754-7953

No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118 LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

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

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

CARPENTRY REPAIRS done by carpenters. Free estimate. Complete home improvements. 203-238-1449 CT Reg #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

CHILD CARE LICENSED Home daycare seeking before & after school-age children. First aid certified. (203) 269-9089 License #54403

CONCRETE & CEMENT

ROOFING

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

203-639-0032

ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY

Empire Construction, LLC

GUTTERS

Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

HANDYPERSONS A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325 SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Indoor or outdoor - we do it all. (203) 715-2951 CT Reg #839824

Home Doctor Tiny repairs-Major renovations Custom Carpentry, plumbing, elec, gutters cleaned. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT 573358 ALBERT’S HOME REPAIR All types of home repair & powerwashing, snowplowing, phone wiring, carpentry. Ins & lic. # HIC-0623837 203-879-4731 or 203-592-1148

Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins LOOSE, wobbling wood chairs or tables? I can make them sturdy again! Barry 203-238-2704

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

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

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

JUNK REMOVAL

LEAF CLEAN-UP

Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz ORTIZ Roofing & Siding - Fully insured & licensed. Sr. discount. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223

Roofs R Us JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 10% off if you mention this ad

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Fall Cleanups, Gutter Cleaning & Snow Removal. Comm/ Resid. Lic & fully ins. Free estimates. Top quality work. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

PETE IN THE PICKUP Junk removal 203-886-5110 For All Your Junk Removal Needs Single Family ● Multi-Families ● Construction Clean-Ups ●Realtor - Property Mgrs ● Bank-Owned/Foreclosed Properties ●Junk Car Removal ● Dumpster Services Available

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

LANDSCAPING

CURBSIDE PICKUP RICK’S AFFORDABLE Fall Clean-ups, brush/tree removal, curbside vac truck, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

MASONRY CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 SW Chimney Srv 860-205-4244 Full chimney mntnc & repair $109.99 chimney clean exp 12/23 Reg. price $139.99 CT #610372 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Fall cleanups, gutter cleaning & snow removal! Comm/ Resid. Lic & fully ins. Free Estimates. Top quality work. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 GARY Wodatch Lawn & Landscaping Complete Fall clean-ups. Quick Courteous Srv. Est ‘85. All calls returned. Lic ins. #566326. 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

MIRKEL PAINTING Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125. All work fully warrantied. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446 L & E PAINTING Spruce Up Your Home or Business! Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

SIDING

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

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

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865

DUMPSTERS

15 yard roll-off - $350 20 yard roll-off - $450 Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz

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

Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

HEATING & COOLING

Roll-Off Dumpsters

203-235-1383

ZK Construction

203-237-4124 an LLC co. FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493

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

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Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871

GARAGE DOORS

Heat & HW, Off st. parking. Limited Time - 1 mo free rent. Call 203-886-7016

MERIDEN- 1BR, 3rms, 1st flr, refrig. & stove, off st. parking. W/D hookup. $625 + dep. Call 203-605-5691

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493

MERIDEN- 1023 Old Colony Rd.

MERIDEN- 1BR Winter Special $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EXCAVATING

MERIDEN STUDIOS - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841

MERIDEN- 1BR 1st flr apt w/ kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/location. $650. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. 860-663-1229

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

203-237-2122

MERIDEN 4BR- 73 Twiss St, 1st flr avail. $1000/mo Sect 8 appr’d. Leave message at (860) 426-0658

MERIDEN West Side, on bus line. 5 Room apartment. Newly painted. New carpets. Off street parking. WD hookup. Sec. 8 approved. 203-237-6096

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Family run 42yrs. EPDM, Siding, cleaning gutters, roof repairs. We Beat Any Quote! 203-639-8389 CT #573358

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

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

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

203-237-4124 an LLC co

SNOW PLOWING L & E PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Snow Plowing Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789 BETTY’S SNOW PLOWING Plowing - Shoveling Sand or Salt. Free Estimates. Meriden Only. 203-235-5247 leave message.

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

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Fall clean-ups, curbside pickup, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. VILLA’S TREE REMOVAL We save everybody money! Fully insured, free estimates. We work year round! Our winter rates are great! (860) 777-7914 CT Reg#709285

Is your merchandise "blending in?" OMEGA ROOFING - Shingles, flat roofs, new & repair. $299 Leak Special! All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. CT Reg #624631. 203-627-2687

SERVICES OFFERED SNOW Blower Tune Up & Repair Starting at $75. Pick Up/Delivery available. Barsin Products (203) 239-6997

Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!

Thursday, December 10, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-Spacious 4BR in quiet residential area, near hwys. $1350/mo. Call 203-4444634 leave message SOUTHINGTON-1st fl, 2 family home, 3BR, 1BA, newer SS appls, gar., prvt backyd w/lg deck, conv. loc. $1295/mo + utils. 860-625-1411 leave msg SO. MERIDEN Updated 3-4BR 2nd floor. Off st parking. Washer/dryer hookup. No pets, no smoking. $1000 per month. Call Sue Farone 203-235-3300

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN - Rooms For Rent $100 per week. All utilities & cable TV included. No drugs or alcohol, Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN- Clean, 1st flr, furn. rm. Private entrance. Share kit. & bath. All utils. Leave message 203-238-3369

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR apt, offstreet parking, avail now, 3rd floor, $850 incl all utils, 203530-1840 WALLINGFORD - 2BR, 1st flr, FP, hdwd, renovated, w/d hookup. Appliances. No pets/smoking. Available now. $900. (203) 284-0793 WALLINGFORD - Near transportation, 5 rooms, 2 BR, 2nd floor, 2 family, off St. parking, no pets, $750 plus utilities, 203-284-1853

WALLINGFORD 2nd FL, 2BR 1Bath 4RM. HDWD & Tile Kit. Newly Remodeled. W/D hook-up. New Appliances + DW. 2 off-st. Weekly Garb. $860 + util. (203) 213-6829 WALLINGFORD ROBIN HILL APARTMENTS Great location! 1BRs starting at $750. 2BRS starting at $850. Call 203-294-9110 for more info

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

NOW HIRING

If you are looking to join a team of professionals dedicated to providing solutions to a very demanding customer base, apply with us. We have immediate openings for the following positions:

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

Quality Engineer

PART-TIME WILL TRAIN FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT Apply online at:

www.durhamschoolservices.com Or in Person between 9:30am-1pm at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 866-496-2726 Durham School Services Is a Nationwide Leader in Student Transportation

10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ w/electricity. Available Dec 1. 203-751-1977

WALLINGFORD. 2 BR, 2nd flr, quiet, clean, off st parking. Conv. to hwys. Appls, w/d, porches. Some pets OK. $850. (203) 269-4189; 203-623-2045

HOUSES FOR SALE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

3M Purification is seeking individuals for regular full-time employment in manufacturing.

WLFD Right on Center St. Ample parking, great exposure 1500SF w/full bsmt. Great opportunity to be right on Center. CAIR, conf rm, storage. A must see. $1250/mo. Call Kathy 203-265-5618

MERIDEN $197,900 Move right in! 3BR, 3 full bath home. 12x21 MBR with full bath. All spacious rooms. Gleaming hardwood, 3 zone heat, updated, CAIR Immaculate home. LInda/Diana 203-235-3300

MERIDEN $319,900 4 1BR units. Two of the apts are completely remod. Building has updated electric & plumbing and a new roof. Please see MLS#N291329 for more details. Call Annemarie 203-235-3300

WALLINGFORD Retail space Strip mall location. Storefront 900+ Sq Ft. $700/month. 203-627-5888

Starting rates for expected openings range from $14.51 with incremental increases within the first 2 years. Successful applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and must be at least18 years old. Ability to work any shift, and must be able to work overtime as scheduled. Preference will be given to candidates with mechanical, manufacturing, military, chemical processing, or other types of industrial experience. 3M offers a strong benefits package, which includes:

WALLINGFORD “The price is right””

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3BR 2 bath Split w/CAIR newer windows, wood floors, freshly painted, fenced yard & garage ready to move into $197,000

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Call Sue (203) 265-5618

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS BERLIN-2200 sq.ft. general commercial rental. $1600/mo. Sec dep. & 1st month. Contact Ken or Norm 860-828-3512

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WLFD Back on the market and lower price! Earn big $$ when you take over this Filipino store, restaurant, deli. Great Rt. 150 location. Many established clients. $70,000. Maria 203-265-5618

Medical, Prescription, Disability, Dental Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays Pension Plan and 401K Savings Plan

Also included are additional benefits such as life insurance, employee assistance services, and health care and dependant care reimbursement accounts. Effective December 1, 2009 through 4:30 PM on December 10, 2009, applications will be available at the 3M Meriden location at:

400 Research Parkway Meriden CT, 06450

MERIDEN 8620 SF Commercial with retail exposure. Loading dock w/drive-in door. Lobby. $2450/month. (860) 384-4205

RNs Med. Surg, & Behavior Health Apply Online: www.utopiahomecare.com Or call (203) 599-6070

HELP WANTED

Now You Can Apply Online! www.securitasjobs.com Security Officers Wanted Floater - All Shifts/Wkends FT/PT Previous Security Exp Beneficial New Haven, Middletown & the surrounding areas. For Fastest Response Apply online NOW! www.securitasjobs.com or visit us Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4pm at 321 Research Pkwy Meriden 800-931-9696 THANK YOU! For Applying Online

SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC EOE M/F/D/V

ROCK STAR ATTITUDE

HOUSES FOR SALE

WLFD Gorgeous Colonial on a large level lot. Great loc. Home features 8rms, kit, LR, DR, 4 or 5BRs, 3 full baths, large deck, upper level balcony, large rooms. Much more $270,000. Sue or Sil for details 203-265-5618

WLFD $175,000 Large 2 family w/store front. Possible 3 family house R6 zone. Separate utilities, corner lot with some yard. Call Brian Miller 203-265-5618

SEEKING Licensed Registered Dietician to join Nurse Practitioner/Nutritionist as a partner in an established Nutrition Center located downtown Wallingford. Private office available. $750/month includes utilities. Fax resume 203-269-9852 or call 203-269-2852

Promotional Sales Rep

HELP WANTED

WLFD-2BR, 2nd flr, Choate area. W/D hkup. No smoking/pets. Credit check & references. $900 + utils. Call 203-376-2007

WLFD-48 Allen Ave, 2nd flr, 4Rm, 2BR, off st parking, $850/ mo, 1-1/2 mo sec. Easy access I-91/Merrit Pkwy. 203 430 6896 //48allenave.yolasite.com

BILLING DEPT Part time in busy medical office handling insurance follow-up. Medicare exp. preferred. Please send resume to: Record Journal, Box 78M, 11 Crown St, Meriden CT 06450

Cartridge Operators

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

WLFD-3rd fl, 4 sm. rms, appl’s, clean, quiet. Newly painted. Dead-end st. Sec. $650/mo. No pets. Credit check. Owner /Agent. 203-269-7348

Send resumes or apply in person at Lyons Tool and Die Att: Human Resources 185 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Or via e-mail at human.resources@lyons.com

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD-2BR, LR, DR, sep. laundry rm w/appls, gourmet EIK, off-st-parking, C/Air & heat. No pets/smoking. $950/mo. Call 860-796-1561

WALLINGFORD-Christian St 5 rooms, hardwood floors, pantry, porch, garage, refrigerator & stove, Washer dryer hookup $925. References. no pets. Call 203-868-1087

C.N.C. Operator Minimum 5 years experience setting up and operating CNC machines (MAZAK preferred). Experience with small complicated components helpful. Must be capable to assist with debugging operating problems; working from blueprints and programming CNC machines. Familiarity with Mazatrol, Mastercam and "G" code helpful. Competitive compensation packages available. EOE

Wallingford/Durham

WALLINGFORD- 1BR 3rd fl. Electric incl. Choate vic. Nice yard, off st parking. $750 + sec. Avail now. 203-640-6308

WALLINGFORD-5Rm apt, hdwd flrs. No pets. Good credit a must. Lease, sec. $850/mo. NORTHFORD Efficiency good credit No pets. Lease, sec. $580/mo 2 1/2Rm. Good credit. No pets. Lease, sec. $650/mo. KOWALSKI REALTORS (203) 265-5671

Candidate will work closely with engineering. Must be fluent in GD&T, CMM programming and various inspection methods. Ability to design inspection fixtures, custom gages, and create process plans and procedures/capability studies a plus. Successful candidate will participate in contract reviews. Strong communication skills required. Position requires customer/supplier contact and travel.

MEDICAL CAREERS

MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate

ASSEMBLY Berlin permanent job. Good eye/hand coordination, job stability. $14/hr. Resumes ONLY mweiner@armazzotta.com BOOKKEEPER - Experienced professional to make entries in accounting for multiple companies. Email resume to: vinny@maplewoodct.com COMMERCIAL CARPENTER (Drywall, taping, metal framing, painting). FT w/benefits, some off hours work. Post offer drug test and physical. EEOE. Fax resume to 203-624-6741. DENTAL Office Receptionist Must have an outgoing personality and a smile. Bi-lingual a plus. Please fax resumes to Mike 203-634-3643

3M is an Equal Opportunity Employer HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED DRIVER P/T to drive from daycare to school. Must have public service license. Contact Michelle or Amber (203) 235-8461

Group Home Positions FT w/benefits & PT Direct Care in Meriden and Wallingford areas. Prefer experience with adults w/developmental disabilities. Driver’s Lic, HS Diploma /GED required. Call

RMS (860) 828-8635 Ext. 1 for application. EOE

Fun, Money, and Rock N Roll Atmosphere! Event Marketing Company Needs 15 to 20 people for upcoming events & future races. We will train. No Exp. Nec. Call Tom Peters at 860-635-3700

MANUFACTURING Manufacturer seeks the following: experienced shipper and assembles. F/T, P/T - 4 day work week. Apply in person to:

Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457

PT ESOL TEACHER for non-public schools in Meriden. Certification required. Submit resume to Personnel Department, 142 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 by 12/16/09. EOE.

Warehouse Picking/Packing EARN EXTRA MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! ALL SHIFTS, IMMEDIATE NEED!

Contact HCM @ (203) 634-8427

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 10, 2009

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