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Volume 13, Number 52

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Air quality at McGee worse than anticipated

By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor A teacher has a rash on his face. Students are half-asleep slumped at their desks. Floors ooze an unidentified substance that, after it’s cleaned, “comes back with a vengeance.”

“We have to fix it,” said John Pajor, superintendent of building maintenance, describing conditions at McGee Middle School at the Dec. 16 Town Council meeting. Unacceptable air quality and moisture problems have plagued McGee Middle School for about 15 years. “It is imperative that we don’t band-aid this again,” he said.

The council agreed and unanimously voted 6-0 (Councilor William Rasmussen was absent) to a nearly $6.8 million overhaul. A new HVAC system will be installed and major drainage issues that cause serious moisture problems at the building also will be addressed.

“The problem is a lot larger than we originally assumed.”

Mayor Adam Salina.

The plan is to start the renovations next summer and then work around the school schedule to phase in the improvements.

“The problem is a lot larger than we originally assumed,” said Mayor Adam Salina.

While there are problems with the air quality in the “new” addition, built in 1995, a 2008 study showed that there are problems throughout the entire building.

Public Building Commission Chairman James P. Ouellette called the study “eye-opening” and that the commission’s investigation into the situa-

Vet hopes to give flags to the town

By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor Anthony Amato has a gift for the town. But he’s not sure if anybody will be interested.

Amato, 58, is a Vietnam veteran, an Air Force staff sergeant, who enlisted at age 16 (after his father signed permission) and went to war at age 17. He served overseas from 1969 to 1975.

“We fought for a cause— people are forgetting about that era,” Amato said.

Stationed at De Nang Air Force base, he also served at various other sites on temporary duty assignments.

When the base closed, Amato brought home a United States flag and a POW/MIA flag that flew there.

Now he’d like to donate those banners to Berlin.

“I just want to see the flags fly…and give them to the whole community,” Amato

said. He got the idea to donate them after seeing a story in The Citizen about former Town Councilor Robert McGee’s initiative. McGee wanted to see POW/MIA flags flown at Paper Goods Pond, and other parks around town, to honor those who had served and not returned home. For example, in World War II there remain nearly 75,000 soldiers whose whereabouts are not known.

When he was told about the proposed donation, McGee said Amato’s flags were “treasures.”

Amato said he’d considered other options for the flags, but finally decided “It’s time to let go.”

Amato moved to Berlin about a year and a half ago.

He grew up in Meriden. His twin brother was in the Navy and their father was a World War II veteran who served See Flags, page 2

tion convinced the panel that there are no short cuts to correcting it. The PBC reviewed the town’s statement of need on the project in May and subsequently selected the engineering firm of BVH Integrated Services Inc. of Bloomfield for the job.

While there are no contaminants, there are serious issues with the air flow and “negative air pressure” in the building which contributes to its tendency to hold moisture, said Public Works Director Art Simonian.

School district business Manager Roman Czuchta described complaints students and staff have reported such as stuffiness, eye irritation, headaches.

Principal Brian Benigni spoke about safety concerns for students and staff. He said cork strips that were used to display students’ works, as well as other permeable surfaces, had to be removed

See McGee, page 3

Thinking of warmer weather

Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence

After the big storm over the weekend, flamingos frolick in the snow at Gary Schmidt’s Harris Street yard. Schmidt said the nontraditional tropical holiday theme reminds him of his home in the Florida Keys.

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leaving there — I’d like to see it fly. It might mean something to someone…I don’t know.”

“It’s closure for him,” said Tom Chesery, chairman of the Berlin Veterans Commission, who said he’d discuss the possibilities with the commission. Chesery said there are several possible venues where the flags could be used. Besides Paper Goods Pond, there is the new downtown Veterans Park and also an East Berlin me-

morial to three soldiers who lost their lives in Vietnam.

Chesery said finding an appropriate spot would depend on the size of the flag and also the height of the flag pole, which are considerations in order to properly display a flag.

“I’d like to see him come and see the flags hoisted,” Chesery said. “It would mean a lot to the community and the most to him. He’s the one who spent (the time) there.”

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Police Blotter ing a bad check, sixth-degree larceny (general).

Lisa Reed, 40, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to have headlamps.

Nov. 19 Gregory Bransfield, 18, 57 Lori Ann Lane, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple.

Nov. 21 Lisane Cohen, 31, 4 Gilbert Ave., Bloomfield, failure to pay/plead.

Nov. 22 Slawomir Dobrowolski, 45, 187 Tree Hill Rd., disorderly conduct – other.

Kyle L. Lavette, 24, 65 Tree Hill Rd., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple.

Jesenia Davila, 22, 135 Grant St., Hartford, fifth-degree larceny from building, fifth-degree con/larceny from building, falsely reporting an incident, interfering with an officer.

Nov. 23 Paul Adamowicz, 26, 9 Oak Rd., Cromwell, second-degree

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Marc LeClair, 54, 54 Lois St., Bristol, breach of peace by threat, threatening.

Nov. 24 Mario M. Pirozzoli, 55, 85 Rivergate Lane, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to grant right of way at intersection.

Jamie J. Tirado, 30, 22 Lincoln St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny-shoplifting.

Nov. 25 John Bergman, 18, 184 Mooreland Rd., driving under the influence by a minor.

Christopher Rivera, 19, 16 Talcott St., New Britain, driving under the influence by a minor, failure to have tail lamps or illum rear registration.

Lance Penfield, 18, 279 Wells Rd., Wethersfield, sixthdegree larceny – shoplifting, interfering with an officer.

Jamie Tirado, 12, 22 Lincoln St., New Britain, second-degree forgery, third-degree larceny from building.

Allyse Madey, 18, 213 Winesap Rd., possession of marijuana less than 4 oz., drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by minor.

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The Berlin police reported the following arrests. attachment.

Nov. 13 Kirk Brightly, 38, 129 Edgewood Rd., Hartford, second degree criminal mischief.

Nov. 15 Lindon Archibald, 32, 2447 Berlin Turnpike, threatening, disorderly conduct by intimidation.

Michael Stoll, 49, 1401 Berlin Turnpike, first degree failure to appear.

Nov. 17 Robert Daniels, 38, 5 Skinner Rd., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test, failure to have insurance, speeding violation.

Jason Nadeau, 36, 70 Austin St., New Britain, firstdegree larceny from building, first degree criminal trover.

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Nov. 18 Jodi Cirillo, 46, 777 Old Turnpike Rd., Plantsville, issu-

and what at times seems like the government’s indifference to veterans’ issues, makes Amato bitter. “People tell me I don’t have a heart — maybe I don’t.”

But his decision to give the flags to Berlin seems to deny that claim and Amato recognizes this. “I care about those flags — that’s why I went. That’s why I re-enlisted three times. Instead of putting it in my room and

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with General Patton. Amato’s son is now in the military.

Amato was a crew chief and says he enjoyed his work.

He wasn’t injured in the war, but these days, he is wheelchair bound after a stroke five years ago.

When the base closed there was a lottery to “win” the flags and, Amato said, “I was fortunate to snag them.” But as time went on “I forgot about them for a while.” The flags were in a cardboard box, packed away. “I never flew them.”

As a result of the Vietnam War, the government lists about 1,350 Americans as prisoners of war or missing in action and roughly 1,200 Americans reported killed in action and body not recovered. However, there are numerous groups that dispute those numbers and contend that the numbers are higher.

Amato knew many who did not make it home. “Oh, God, yes. I had four bracelets, with the names of POWs that I

wore when I came back.”

The idea was to give the bracelets to those soldiers when they returned. The four Amato honored never did.

“I lost a lot of good friends,” Amato said. He recited an adage that is likely familiar to Vietnam vets.

“We went as a family; we came back alone.”

Many aspects of the war then, the wars going on now

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Stay in touch with Berlin

Several Berlin Lions members worked with the Salvation Army for the holiday season. Roger’s Marketplace let the Lions Club use its store. As it was one of the coldest days of winter so far, the Lions collected inside. The Club has partnered with the Salvation Army for the last five years.

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because they retained moisture. Many classrooms have to be wiped down with bleach. While students, at least, have an opportunity to switch classrooms, teachers can be stuck in an affected classroom for most of the day and some teachers cannot work in certain classrooms.

“Education suffers,” Benigni said, in part due to the numerous fire drills and evacuations which are a distraction. Many drills have been initiated due to suspicious odors.

These problems are “a constant” throughout the whole building, Benigni said.

Pajor described how “four years ago we began to notice a black substance between the floor tiles in two rooms.”

He detailed how the problem was addressed through attempts at cleaning. Various tests were run on the substance which was determined not to be mold. Although crews cleaned the area, in six months, “it came back with a vengeance.”

Now the substance was in four classrooms as well as in adjacent halls.

Ultimately, it was discovered that there was ground water seeping into the new addition which is 18 inches lower than the old part of the building. In addition, there is water that runs off the hill behind the school as well as springs that percolate up causing tile adhesive to be pushed up between the tiles.

While no substance tests as mold, there are substances in the facility that are, essentially, precursors of mold, such as excessive moisture and mold spores, Czuchta said.

Some substances “look like mold,” Benigni said.

“There’s something growing there.”

Also, there are classrooms that “feel sticky” even with the air conditioning at maximum capacity.

Some HVAC units were purchased in 1968. Pajor said the rooms are “extremely

humid…the tiles are weeping.”

A recent development is that toilet exhaust is venting into corridors due to the negative air pressure.

Simonian said drainage issues increased the cost of the proposed overhaul. “The courtyard has major drainage issues,” he said explaining that the issue is not with the drainage system but with the soils and remediation of that is expensive.

The cost of the project is “quite expensive,” Simonian said adding that it is the most effective way to deal with the issues. Other officials said that many options had been considered but this was the one that would be the most cost-effective in the long run.

A four-pipe system allows the temperature in classrooms to be individually controlled.

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The cost of the project may be reduced as currently bids are coming about 15 percent lower; some repairs, such as tile replacement, may not be necessary; and there are rebates from the utility companies for energy efficiency measures.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 24, 2009

BHS competition band was little band that could...and did

By Dawn Hoffman Special to The Citizen

For many of us, hearing the name Allentown, Pennsylvania, conjures up little more than thoughts of steel mills and Billy Joel songs.

But in the world of the United States Scholastic Marching Band Association, Allentown is the center of the universe, the place where the best marching bands in all of America’s Northern States gather to strut their stuff, a place that was a only distant dream for the 27 members of the new Berlin High School Competition band in August

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when they first gathered in the school’s parking lot to begin their drill.

“Sinclair knew it the first time he saw them,” said BHS band director Mark Bowling.

He was speaking of assistant director and drill instructor Ray Sinclair, a drum corps expert, former member of the famous marching Phantom Regiment and music teacher at Northwest Catholic High School. “After the very first day, he said that this band was going places.”

But would one of those places be Allentown? It seemed too much to hope for.

So practice began—three days a week, three hours a day. The band and color guard members fine-tuned their music and perfected their drill. When the evening of the first competition at Rockville High School ar-

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rived, they felt nervous, but ready. And, for the first time in Berlin High School Marching Band history, this band brought home a USSBA Class 1A First Place trophy. Their elation flagged at the next competition at Rocky Hill High School when they discovered that winning second place didn’t feel as good as winning first. So they went back to work. Three days a week, three hours a day.

Marching band was now their sport and their passion.

The determination to win grew with every practice, every step, every note. After another first place finish at Cheshire High School, Bowling asked the USSBA judges if they thought that this band had what it needed to be competitive in Allentown. They said, “Absolutely.”

The world of the USSBA is one that has to be experienced to be appreciated (www.yea.org). It is a circuit of competitions overseen by the strict regulations of the USSBA. The competitions themselves, sponsored and run by public school music departments and their band parents organizations, are events, often day-long, that can take a year to plan. Local competitions attract many bands, sometimes as many as thirty, and hundreds of spec-

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tators. A competition packs as much excitement, food and fun as any sporting event. This year, there were ten USSBA competitions in Connecticut alone, showing an interest among local high school organizations that grows annually. In some schools, the wins and losses of the competition band generate as much interest as the win-loss record of the football team.

The Southington High School competition is a huge affair—a town-wide effort.

Hundreds of volunteers park, feed and organize thousands of spectators and band members. The atmosphere is electric and the competition is intense. The excitement of the day, capped by an exhibition performance by the CCSU Blue Devil Band, was made all the sweeter when, once again, the First Place Class 1A trophy was awarded to the Berlin High School Redcoat Competition Band.

On to Allentown!

So it was back to work— three days a week, three hours a day. Allentown, August’s distant dream, was now real. Bowling was hoping for a top ten finish. If the kids worked as hard as they had all season, he felt sure they had a shot at the top ten.

“For a band in its first year out, just getting to Allentown is a huge achievement,” he said. They knew they were very good, but now they’d be competing with the best of the best.

Seventeen Class 1A bands gave their best performances on Sunday, November 8, 2009, in the 15,000 seat J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, Pennsylvania. As is traditional at USSBA competitions, all drum majors took the field for the awards ceremony where scores were an-

nounced, lowest to highest, and prizes were awarded.

Berlin Drum major Jay Sayers and Color Guard captain Jessica Sampson took their place on the 20 yard line and waited for their school’s name to be called. And they waited. And, with mounting excitement, they waited some more. After the announcer called seven schools and awarded them participation plaques, Bowling’s initial goal was reached—the top ten. Then, three more schools were called and the plaques were gone. And still, Sayers and Sampson waited at attention. All that remained on the awards table were seven trophies, big ones, one for each of the topranking bands. Sayers and Sampson stood patiently through three more awards until they were called to accept theirs. And for the first time in the school’s history, the Fourth Place Class 1A USSBA Northern States Marching Band Championship trophy was awarded to the Berlin High School Redcoat Competition Band for whom the mention of Allentown, Pennsylvania will, from now on, mean pride, honor, achievement and the thrill of a lifetime.

The little band from Berlin, which had no business playing with the big boys its first year out, started with a dream.

In achieving that dream it not only set a high standard for next year’s band, but also left behind a plan for attaining it—commitment, time, discipline, camaraderie, and a desire to perform at the next level. The Berlin High School Redcoat Competition Band now prefers to be known not as the little band that could, but as the little band that did.

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All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to close at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31 and will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year holiday.

Refuse and recycling collection for Thursday, Dec. 31 will follow the normal schedule. Pickups scheduled for Friday, Jan. 1 will be collected on Saturday, Jan.2.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

Fire Marshal offers hints for a safe winter season

By Matt Odishoo Special to The Citizen The Berlin Fire Marshal reminds residents to be safe this fall and winter season.

The following safety tips are offered to protect your family and home from a fire.

Clothes dryers should have the lint traps cleaned after each cycle and the vent tubing regularly checked for lint build-up or other obstructions that may lead to an overheating condition.

If candles are used in the home, keep them away from curtains and other combustible materials. Never leave a lit candle unattended or in the reach of small children and always extinguish candles before you go to sleep.

Chimneys serving fireplaces, wood stoves, coal

stoves and other heating appliances should be inspected and cleaned on an annual basis. When removing ashes, use a metal container and store them outside of your home and garage on a noncombustible surface.

All central heating appliances should be inspected on an annual basis by a qualified technician to ensure safe operation.

Space heaters, whether electric or liquid fueled, should be placed at least three feet away from combustible materials. As a reminder, kerosene heaters are only permitted in single family homes.

At a minimum, working smoke detectors should be installed on each level of a home and tested at least once a week.

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should be changed at least once a year. A good time would be when the time is adjusted in the fall or spring.

Every house should also have an escape plan that includes an outside meeting place and the plan practiced at least once a year.

If you are in need of a smoke detector for your home a free smoke detector courtesy of the Berlin Fire Department and the Berlin Junior Woman’s Club may be obtained. Contact Deputy Fire Marshal Matt Odishoo at (860) 828-7018 or pick up a detector at the Berlin Fire Department, 1657 Berlin Turnpike any Monday between 7 to 9 p.m.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Fire Marshal at (860) 8287053.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 24, 2009

Faith Briefs Kensington Congregational

The Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled the following programs.

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.

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Kensington United Methodist Church A Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols is scheduled to be celebrated at Kensington United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve at 10 pm. The musical selections include singing of well known carols by the congregation. The choir, under the direction of Christine Manzi, will sing with accompaniment by Anthony Manzi, saxophonist. Organist for the service is Thomas Warnke.

All are welcome to attend.

Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled Tot Time from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 7 through May 27 for children 1 to 5 year old with parents. The free program includes craft time,

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St. Paul 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.

Forever Young Club The Forever Young Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature a piano concert by Rick D’Addario at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. D’Addario was a past music director at Sacred Heart and is well known for his many concerts in the New Britain regional area and participation in concerts with other well known local musicians.

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Dr. Raul E. Lopez Dr. Raul E. Lopez, 83, of Kensington, has p a s s e d away.

He was born in Havana, Cuba on Sept.

11, 1926 to the late Dr. Segundo and Carmela Lopez. He attended De La Salle Academy in Havana and the University of Havana, graduating first in his medical school class. In 1952, he was awarded a prestigious fellowship in cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital under the tutelage of the eminent Dr. Paul Dudley White. He returned to Cuba upon its completion.

In 1961, fleeing the Cuban Revolution, Dr. Lopez emigrated to the United States with his family. He arrived in this country as a refugee, two suitcases contained all the family owned. After several months in Miami, encouraged by a dear friend, the late Dr. Howard Levine, the family arrived in New Britain, Ct. Since 1961, Dr. Lopez was affiliated with the New Britain General Hospital. In 1965, Dr. Lopez moved to Kensington, where he had established his medical practice. Dr. Lopez practiced medicine in the area until his retirement in 1995. He was a caring physician to all of his patients.

During his career, he was involved in a number of civic organizations and was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He had been a member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club and the Spanish American Cultural Center.

Shortly after arriving in New Britain, Dr. Lopez’s parents arrived from Cuba and lived with him for a number of years until they moved to Miami, where they passed away. When his parents moved to Miami, Dr. Lopez’s in-laws, Dr. Mario Martinez and “Nena” Roig Martinez, arrived from Cuba to live with him. He took care

of them until they passed away.

In his youth, Dr. Lopez was a black belt in judo and a boxer. In his later years, he was an avid tennis player. He also loved to swim, collect stamps and read voraciously. Up until the last few years of his life, he always had a dog. He loved his dogs.

Dr. Lopez was a loving and devoted husband to the late Maria “ Nenita” Lopez for 40 years. She passed away in 1991. In 1994, he married the late Luz Millares, who passed away in 2008.

As a father, he sought to instill in his children the importance of education, responsibility and hard work.

He was an example of those values. Reflecting on his life experience, he would often say, “The only thing you truly own is what you know.”

Dr. Lopez is survived by his three children, Dr. Raul Lopez of Lakeland, Fla., Judge Maria Lopez of Boston, Mass. and Carlos Lopez of Cambridge, Mass.; his step-son, Jose Millares of Tivoli, New York. He is also survived by four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and one great-grandson.

Memorial donations can be made to the New Britain General Hospital in his honor. Dr. Lopez was immensely grateful for all the wonderful friends he had in the New Britain area. After his death a note in his handwriting was found on his desk that said, “Lack of love is the greatest poverty.”

Funeral rites for Dr. Lopez were held Dec. 19, 2009 from the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Church, New Britain. Committal service and final resting place was in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain.

To share a memory of Dr. Lopez or to extend condolences to the Lopez Family, please visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

Obituaries Evelyn Gentile

Kensington.

Memorial donations may be made to the Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Avenue, Kensington, CT 06037. Share a memory of Evelyn at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

Theodore S. Haze Theodore S .

“Ted” Haze, 89, of New Britain, died Dec. 13, 2009 at the Hospital of Central CT at New Britain General. He was born in New Britain and was the son of the late Franciszek and Sophie (Poplawski) Haze. He worked as a tool & die maker for Wiremold for several years. He was a U. S.

Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, New Britain, and enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. He is survived by his beloved wife, Victoria A. (Wosczyna) Haze; his son, Thomas Haze, both of New Britain; his two daughters, Elizabeth Haze and her partner, Roberta Collins of Berlin and Geraldine Claveau and her husband, James of Avon; his sister Sophie Ann Oliwa of Derby; two grandchildren, Sara Gerhold and her husband, David, and Emily San-

tana and her husband, Jonathan; four great-grandchildren, Halle, Lauren, Laney and Keira, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his four brothers, Edmund, Henry, Joseph and Donald Haze.

A Celebration of Ted’s Life was held Dec. 17, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, New Britain.

Burial with full military honors was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. The American Flag was presented to his wife, Victoria.

To share a memory of Ted or to extend condolences to the family, visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com.

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She was the daughter of the late Edward Dwyer and Alice Osbourn Brown Dwyer.

She lived previously at Windham Falls Estates, Groton.

Prior to that she lived in New Britain and Kensington.

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She was a graduate of Buckeley High in Hartford and a member of Kensington Congregational church and prior to that the South Congregational church in New Britain. She was a former member of the New Britain Music Club, Monday Night Club of Berlin and the Berlin

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Before long she was performing professionally at theaters throughout the northeast.

At one point her career changed to the insurance industry, going to work for the Travelers Insurance Company where she met her husband Jack Scott. She was an avid golfer, playing at Shuttle Meadow Country Club in New Britain. For many years she ran a professional office in New Britain involving cosmetology. After several years of retirement she reentered the working world accepting a position with New Britain National Bank at their Ferndale branch. She had been active in civic, political and social service activities for many years and had become well known in the New Britain community. She was an accomplished organist and played her large Lowry organ daily until recently.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 24, 2009

Obituaries Salvatore Valenti

Salvatore Anthony “ T e d ” Valenti, 84, formerly of Berlin, husband of the late Mildred (Smoluk) Valenti died Dec. 12, 2009 in Southport after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He leaves his daughter Lisa Malone of Storrs-Mansfield, and a long time friend, Rita Bonnadonna of Port St. Lucie, Fla. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. June 9, 1925, the son of the late Matteo and Teresa (Bianco) Valenti. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the United Kingdom in World War II. He was a retired route driver for The Intercontinental Baking Company in Meriden.

He was predeceased by two of his four sisters, Mary Calise and Marion Miller. He is survived by Mrs. Sadie Scimemi of O’Fallon, Mo. and Mrs. Frances Maniscalco of Forked River, N.J. He leaves behind 13 nieces and nephews and 14 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was predeceased by a nephew, Michael Koren and a grand-

niece, Jennifer Smith.

Services were held Dec. 17, 2009 at Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church. Burial was at the CT State Veteran’s Cemetery, Middletown.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association 279 New Britain Rd. Kensington, CT 06037. Share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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He is survived by his parents, Frank and Susan Fascione Sr.; his loving wife Angela (Toce) Fascione; his son Angelo V. Fascione; his daughter Olivia A. Fascione, all of Newport, Maine; his grandmother Lucy Fascione of Connecticut; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 12, 2009, at St. Agnes Catholic Church Pittsfield. Rev. Fr. Mark Nolette officiated.

To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.

there will be no calling hours and burial services will be private. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements.

Betty B. Martin

Betty B. Martin, 66, of New Britain, died Dec. 5, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.

Born in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Robert Bellinger Jr. and Katherine (Hoyle) Bellinger.

She was a former Berlin resident and a New Britain resident most of her life. She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant at Q. J. Tool Company in New Britain. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Connecticut Rolling Flags.

Surviving are her companion, Greg Pawloski; two sons, Darren Martin and his wife Ronnette of Bristol and Robert Martin and his wife Lauren of Terryville; two daughters, Jennifer Martin of Vernon and Stacey Martin of Colchester; a sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Jim Wright of Punta Gorda, Fla.; and eight grandchildren, Wayne Martin, Jessie Martin, Tabitha Martin, Devin Veilleux, Madeline Martin, James Altizer Jr., Christopher Altizer, and Sonny Altizer.

Services were held Dec. 9, 2009 at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion or to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Share a memory of Betty at www.ericksonhansen.com.

Doris Morency

Doris (Fortier) Morency, 93, of Bloomfield, died Dec. 12, 2009 at Saint Francis Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Cleophas and Philamena ( Niranda) Morency.

Services and burial will be at a later date.

The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington, is assisting the family.

CitizenSeniors

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 24, 2009

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 Monday, Dec. 28.

Appointments are required.

Annual income guidelines

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Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary.

The final clinic scheduled for

December is blood pressure screening on Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 12:45 to 1:45.

For more information, call (860) 828-7030.

Movie Movies are scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Tuesday, Dec. 29 — Nim’s Island. A girl living on a tropical is left to fend for herself after her father’s boat leaves him stranded and careless tour companies wreak havoc on the secluded paradise. Rated PG. Grandparents may invite their grandchildren to this movie. Popcorn and punch will be served.

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Saturday, Jan. 2 — UConn vs. Seton Hall at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Game time is 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23 — UConn is Villanova at the Pavilion on the campus of Villonova, Philadelphia. Game time is 2

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CitizenOpinion Bob Dornfried

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 24, 2009

Letters to The Editor New school will be a burden

The Berlin

Cit itiz ize en www.berlincitizen.com The Berlin Citizen 979 Farmington Ave. Kensington, CT 06037 Managing Editor – Robert Mayer Asst. Managing Editor – Robin Michel Associate Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence Sports Editor – Nick Carroll Advertising Director – Brian Monroe Sales Consultant – Annemarie Goulet

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Government Meetings Tuesday, Jan 5 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, room 6, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board room, 7 p.m.

Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 14 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

Youth Advisory Board, Town Hall Caucus Room, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Town Council, Council Chambers, 7 p.m.

To the editor: I attended the town meeting on Dec. 2, 2009 because I was hearing rumors regarding the construction of a new high school, community center and police station and wanted to get the facts straight. Unfortunately, what I learned is frightening.

It was stated that the Berlin High School was at risk of losing their accreditation due to the conditions of the building.

I find that hard to believe as the building has nothing to do with education. On page 6 of the “Educational Specification” document it states “the construction of a new high school will provide a tremendous means to accomplish more effectively that most valuable end: independent, confident learners who can read and write effectively, problem solve, think critically and creatively, communicate clearly, and act as responsible and productive citizens. etc, etc”. This will not occur because a new high school is built; it can only occur when the level of teaching has been raised and the dedication of teachers improves to meet the academic requirements necessary to help our children achieve the desired skills to excel in life. After all, a new high school is only a empty building. To achieve accreditation, the level of teaching skills and their dedication must be raised. This is not a new issue. When my son graduated from Berlin High School his wish was to attend RIT. We received a call from RIT expressing concerns as to whether he could keep up with their fast paced academic program. Their past experience with students coming out of Berlin High School was that they were totally unprepared for college, do not do well and end up dropping out. He did attend and did well and we were told he was an exception to the rule.

Another major concern about all these plans being made is that the Town of Berlin has many elderly people living here who rely solely on their Social Security and pensions to live.

Social Security has been frozen for the next two years and many pension plans have been reduced due to the poor economy. I fall into this bracket at this time and cringe at the thought of what all these land purchases and “future” new buildings will do to our taxes. The tax burden is at a peak right now and people are losing their jobs and homes. I do not feel this is the time to make decisions of this scope.

My recommendation is to add on to the existing Berlin High School which shouldn’t be that difficult as when it was expanded the last time it was done so with future expansion kept in mind. Update the science labs, computers, auditorium and the other requirements needed to achieve accreditation.

Move the school parking lot across the street where the field currently exists as this land is already owned by the Town of Berlin and finally increase the teaching skills so our students can get the best education possible.

Karen Gola Kensington

Pasta dinner at Legion a treat

To the editor: I just wanted to take a moment and let the citizens of this great town of Berlin know that the American Legion Post 68 hosts a pasta supper every Tuesday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hall on the corner of Massirio Drive and Porters Pass. My wife and I attend regularly and it’s the best supper in town.

The cost is next to nothing. You get all the pasta with meat sauce (or gravy as we say in Italian), bread and butter you can eat and for a small charge you can add something to drink. It’s

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

Reporter has seen plenty in her five years in Berlin As the year twenty-o-nine comes to a close, I wanted to write about a milestone I passed last summer — and that is five years of reporting for The Citizen. That’s a lot of lunches eaten hunched over a computer— about 1,500 — and I have the crumby keyboard to prove it.

My job anniversary was back in July and at the time I wasn’t inspired to mention this passage. It’s taken me a while to pull together my reflections of what five years of writing about Berlin means to me.

Getting a handle on a piece of time isn’t easy. Five years seems like a good, long stint and also just a blink of an eye — all at the same time. Here are some random musings.

There are lots of good things about being a reporter and it can be fun. I really do learn something new every day. Sure, there are a few negatives, but getting to cover the life and times of a town, getting to feel the pulse and check the vitals of a community, is an experience few other jobs can match, if you ask me.

Having a general beat in

Letters policy The Berlin Citizen intends to present a forum for the lively exchange of ideas and issues.

To facilitate the publication of your contributions, several guidelines should be followed. Letters to the editor must be signed, with a phone number included. The writer will be called to confirm authorship. No anonymous letters will be printed.

Letters must be received by 5 p.m. Friday to be considered for publication the following week.

Berlin, I get a lot of fresh air and exercise at (mostly happy) events like ribbon cuttings, holiday celebrations, award ceremonies, UpBeat picnics and the Berlin Fair.

And also at (not happy) events like water main breaks, accidents, fires, floods and snowstorms.

Those are just a few of the things that make up your news from week to week.

Here’s something I never fully appreciated. A town is held together by pipes of one sort or another. Nothing happens without conduit, ducts, and tubes. Pipes are the vascular system of everything from communications to hot showers. I go to a lot of meetings and you’d be amazed at how, after all the pretty descriptions, the dreams, the debates — a project comes down to pipes because zilch happens without them.

While pipes are vital, so are people. I’ve had some great conversations in Berlin. I’ve talked to folks who’ve lived 100 years. Kids so excited about a science project, they’re talking a mile a minute. I’ve talked to a lot of people. People

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Commentary by Olivia L. Lawrence who’ve: saved lives; preserved history; made generous donations; written books; painted pictures; traveled…I’ve met people who help others and people who just want to make other people laugh.

Then there are the off-therecord conversations and a whole other level of learning. Reading between the lines is an evolving skill and I appreciate the coaching.

Looking over all the encounters I’ve had since I came to The Citizen, one in particular sticks with me

even though there’s nothing newsy about it. A couple of winters ago, two teenage girls, over in the Fairview neighborhood, were building a snow tunnel and I stopped to take a photo.

They were just goofing around, being kids, having a ball. They were ready to graduate from Berlin High School that year, but still holding onto their carefree youth. They weren’t Tweeting, texting or Facebooking.

They were playing in the snow. I don’t remember what we talked about, just that they were so wholesome and happy it was stunning. Like I said, there’s no news story here. But it seemed to me those girls were a great example of being “a product of your environment” and embodied the best of Berlin.

Over these five years, I’ve had a lot of loss outside the job. A lot of you know how that goes when you get to a certain age, a certain stage of life. First my mother died, a couple of years later, my dad. This year, it was my mother-in-law, with whom I was very close. I also lost two good friends. One pal, younger than I am, had a

Letters

Letter to The Editor Communication from the Council To the editor: In the upcoming year, the Town Council will be addressing a number of issues that will affect everyone who lives in Berlin.

As elected officials, it is our responsibility to ensure you have all the information needed to understand why decisions are made and to make your own decision when called upon to vote.

One way to communicate this information is through letters to the editor submitted by individual councilors.

I know one council member has stated her intention to submit a letter "summarizing" our meetings on a monthly basis.

However, I have some con-

cerns with this method as regardless of who writes the letter they are sure to have bias, will likely slant the letter to endorse their viewpoint, and may not discuss an agenda item that is important to you.

While individuals may still wish to submit a letter, it is not in the best interest of the town to rely on this as a sole means of Council communication.

The last Council began looking into the feasibility of videotaping the meetings, broadcasting them on Public Access and making the tapes available through the public library.

The current Council continues to research this topic and hopes to make a decision sometime early in the year.

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brain tumor that killed her less than four months after it was diagnosed. The other was a newspaper woman who’d worked all over and knew everything there was to know about the business.

I miss her advice and tales of old newsrooms, complete with bottles of Scotch in every desk and deadlines steeped in smoke and politically incorrect banter.

Those days are long gone, probably that’s best, but nostalgia can be a powerful force.

These losses left me a little in shock, I suppose, and feeling the void. Still, going to work at an involving job is a sure-fire remedy for moving forward. Every day, my co-workers fuel that fire with bad coffee, so-so doughnuts, good energy and awesome ideas. So stay tuned, there’s always something going on in Berlin to make my days at The Citizen hum along.

In fact, at this very moment, I’m wiping down my keyboard and sanitizing it in preparation for twenty-oten. So keep turning those pages, readers, and keep those calls and emails coming.

will enable you to make your judgments based on facts, rather then what is conveyed through a short letter to the editor. As a Council member, I make my decisions based on research, evidence and what I think is in the best interest of the town.

You should be able to do the same as well. As always, if you have concerns, issues, or just something to say, please feel free to reach out to a council member or attend a Council meeting. We would love to see you.

Rachel Rochette Town Councilor

Continued from page 10 a great time to get something to eat and sit around for a bit and kibitz with your family and friends. There hasn’t been an evening that Debbie and I don’t see friends and meet new ones, too.

Can’t sit and eat? They’ll even give you a take out container filled with about two pounds of pasta. The Post Commander Vinnie Trigila, Charlie, Tommy and the rest of the crew would love to see you. Thanks everyone at the post for great job every week.

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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.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Boys 11 to 18 are welcome. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.

Troop 256 reunion – Troop 256 of Kensington will celebrate its 10 year anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kensington Vol-

Saturday

Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents.

Permanent displays include a collection of tinware, bricks and more. Admission is free.

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Boys Basketball – BHS at South Windsor, 7 p.m.

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Forever Young Club The Forever Young Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature a piano concert by Rick D’Addario at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. D’Addario was a past music director at Sacred Heart and is well known for his many concerts in the New Britain regional area and participation in concerts with other well known local musicians. Refreshments will follow the concert. Guests and the public are welcome to attend.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.

Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant.

For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

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.

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Saturday

Boys Basketball – BHS at Newington, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball – BHS at Northwest Catholic, 7 p.m.

Wrestling – Maloney quad meet, TBA.

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Eskimo Breakfast – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled Eskimo Breakfast for Sunday, Jan. 1 at 11 a.m.

Menu includes steak, eggs, sausage and peppers, beans, roasted potatoes, corned beef hash, home made chicken soup, fresh bread, juice and coffee. A fee is charged. The public is welcome.

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Tuesday

Boys Basketball – BHS vs. Plainville at BHS, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball – BHS at Plainville, 7 p.m.

Boys Swimming – BHS vs. Hall at Cornerstone, W. Hartford, 3:30 p.m.

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Friday

Boys Basketball – BHS at Bristol Central, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball – BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 7 p.m.

Boys Swimming – BHS

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Wrestling – BHS at Windham Duais, 9 a.m.

Indoor Track and Field – Hartford Public Invitational at Wesleyan Middletown, 9:30 a.m.

Ice Hockey – BHS vs.

Hall-Southington at Newington Arena, 8 p.m.

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Tuesday

Boys Basketball – BHS at Bristol Eastern, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball – BHS vs. Bristol Eastern at BHS, 7 p.m.

Boys Swimming – BHS vs. E.O. Smith/Tolland at Platt, 3:45 p.m.

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Buddy, AKA Jacque Pierre, is an adorable, gentle boy. He just turned three years old but will always be a kitten at heart.

He is affectionate and loves other cats so his home should have a playmate for him. Buddy has an allergy to plastic and uses ceramic feeding bowls. For more information about Buddy of other animals available for adoption, call (860) 8285287.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

The Buzz Around Berlin Marine Corps Rose Program In conjunction with the Marine Corps Birthday (Nov. 10) and Veterans Day, Berlin residents George Perodeau and Peter Galgano Jr., members of the Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment 781, set up a display for the Marine Corps Rose Program Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 in front of Super Stop & Shop at 1135 Farmington Ave. The MCL Rose Program, In Memory of Those Who Served Forever Remembered, is designed to parallel the VFW “poppy program” to

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provide funds for detachments to assist wounded veterans and local youth programs and provide other services to the community. On Nov. 5, Perodeau and Galgano presented a framed cer-

tificate of appreciation to Cheryl Woodin, Store Manager and Paul Morse, Customer Service Manager of the Berlin Stop & Shop for their support of the Marine Rose Program.

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A bakery tour Troop 66232 recently toured First and Last Bakery and Cafe in Hartford. The girls, who are earning a Sweet Shoppe badge, toured the bakery and with guidance from Head Pastry Chef, Dave Mansur, rolled their own croissants and oatmeal cookies. Pictured with Chef Mansur are Emma Arroyo, McKenzie Cyr, Jillian Parmelee, Lindsay Walsh, Danielle Messina, Julia Ladd, Kelsei Zliczewski, Emma Klepacki, Shanna Lennehan, Melanie Bosco and Nikki Baedor.

Send us your precious photos of your baby’s first Christmas and we will publish them in the new year.

Send along all the information we will need, such as parents and grandparents names as well as names of siblings who were waiting for the little bundle of joy when he or she came home.

E-mail photos to news@theberlincitizen.com.

The officers of Raising Berlin, right, pose for a photo at their first-ever treelighting this month.

They wore matching festive scarves to mark the occasion. They are: President, Lisa Toussaint; Vice President, Sharon Pinchera; Social Chair Person,Amanda DiDomenico and Secretary, Giulia Dubuc.

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Obituary Russell Morse Sr.

Russell Allen Morse Sr., 76, of Kensington, husband of Elizabeth “Betty” J a n e (Haman) Morse, died Dec. 18, 2009 at the Masonic Health Center in Wallingford.

Born in Taunton, Mass., the son of the late Herman and the late Clara Isabel (Ellis) Morse, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, was a general supervisor at Pratt & Whitney for 36 years before his retirement, drove school buses serving the Berlin school district, and then assisted families at Porter’s Funeral Home.

He was a member of Kensington United Methodist Church where he served as sexton for many years, and was well known as the head chef of the barbequed chicken at the Berlin Fair.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Russell A. Morse Jr. of Talladega, Ala.; three daughters and two sonsin-law, Karen Lee Mildrum of Talladega, Ala., Laura Jean and William McBaine of Harwinton and Jane Elizabeth and John Dumin of Kensington; a brother, Herman Rexford Morse Jr. of Rochester, Mass.; a sister, Althea Lawrence of Rochester, Mass.; nine grandchildren;two greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Rexford Morse.

Services were held Dec. 22, 2009 at Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial, in the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown, will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, 1657 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037.

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Champs have much to be grateful for this holiday season

By Nick Carroll Sports Editor

Photo by Matt Leidemer

Berlin High School senior Kaitlyn Bovee goes around a New Britain defender last week.

For hoop team, it’s so far, so good

By Nick Carroll Sports Editor When a basketball team returns four starters that played in a state championship game, like it or not, the pressure is going to be on to excel. The 2009-10 Berlin High School girls basketball team is just such a squad, and so far the Lady Redcoats have lived up to the hype.

Heading into this week, Berlin was a perfect 3-0. And the locals have won in impressive fashion, blasting Tolland (52-34), Bulkeley (6612) and New Britain (81-41).

BHS coach Sheila King said her troops are playing well and progressing nicely.

The Lady Redcoats are getting contributions from all over. Leading Berlin’s balanced scoring attack are Katelyn Zarotney (15.7 points per-game), Kaitlyn Bovee (11.7), Alexys Vazquez (11.3) and Kim Rasmussen (8.7).

At press time, Zarotney

had collected 26 rebounds and had nine steals.

Rasmussen and Vazquez had dished out 11 and nine assists respectively.

Zarotney, Vazquez, Bovee and Rasmussen are seniors and returning starters. King is pleased with the work turned in by those four, and praised their chemistry and leadership.

King pointed out that, depending on the opponent, either junior Monique St. Jarre (6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds) or junior Alyssa Barrett (5.7 points) will join Zarotney, Vazquez, Bovee and Rasmussen in the starting lineup.

The Lady Redcoats also have received good contributions off the bench from Chelsey Vujs (2.7 points, 1.3 assists), Stephanie La Pierre (2.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals), DD Barrett (4.7 points), Liz Long (2.0 points) and Ashley Malloy (3.3 points).

Twelve days after his Berlin High School football team brought home the program’s first state championship, John Capodice was still walking on air. “We’ve been very, very busy with all the positive things coming our way,” the sixth-year head man said last week, “but sometimes you still think ‘Wow, we actually did it.’”

The Redcoats crushed Bethel, 46-6, in the CIAC Class M state title game Dec. 6 in Waterbury. Berlin football had come up empty in its previous 12 playoff appearances.

“I felt like I could have stayed on the field forever,” Capodice said, referring to the post-game celebration. “I didn’t really get a chance to soak the whole thing in.”

The reaction the state title generated in the community “is exactly what I thought it would be,” said Capodice, a former BHS football player.

“The support has been tremendous,” he continued.

“I feel blessed and fortunate

to share the championship with such wonderful people.”

For the champs, it has been a whirlwind of events since that fateful day in Waterbury.

One week after claiming the Class M crown, the BHS football team was honored at a banquet at the Hawthorne Inn. The following morning, the Redcoats were congratulated by Governor M. Jodi Rell at the state capitol. Also, last week Capodice was informed that he was chosen Coach of the Year for the National Football Foundation.

And the championship celebration is not over yet; another football banquet is scheduled for Jan. 29.

So what was it that finally pushed Berlin football over the hump in its quest for a state title? Capodice points out that it took the entire town coming together with that goal in mind.

“You have to have the support of the community, from the youth program on up.

You have to have a group of

terrific assistant coaches.

And you have to have a terrific group of student-athletes,” he said. “If you put all those things together, you’ve got a shot.”

Now the journey towards state championship No. 2 begins. “We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing,” Capodice said.

The Redcoats lose a lot of talent to graduation, but return plenty of varsity-tested players, including incoming seniors Max DeLorenzo (2,154 rushing yards, 28 touchdowns in 2009), Mason Powers (team-high 84 tackles, 3 TDs) and Joe Dellaquila (29 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries) and incoming juniors Tommy Undercuffler (9 interceptions, 40 tackles) and Devin Silverman (33 extra points, 2 field goals).

The football class of 2010 rolled up an undefeated season as freshmen in 2007.

“These kids were very successful as freshmen playing together,” Capodice said.

“We have a good nucleus returning, and that’s what good programs do — you pass the baton.”

Photo by Matt Leidemer

Surrounded by his Berlin High School football coaches and teammates, sophomore Tommy Undercuffler, center, is presented his gold medal at a banquet honoring the CIAC Class M state champions.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 24, 2009

Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Berlin High School’s Will Matuszak controls an opponent at the Berlin Invitational, held Saturday at Gibney Gymnasium. Matuszak finished second in the 135-pound weight class at the event.

Pam Wallace

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’Coats Notes

The Berlin High School wrestling team turned in a solid third-place showing at the talent-packed Berlin Invitational, held Saturday at Gibney Gymnasium. New Milford won the 12-team event with 192 points. HandMadison was next in line with 189 points. Berlin manufactured a hefty 115.5 points.

The Redcoats crowned three champions on the day; Shaun Sullivan (125), Jack Banks (171) and Mason Powers (189). Will Matuszak (second place, 135) was the locals’ next highest point-getter.

Max DeLorenzo had 19 points and 10 rebounds to help lead the Berlin High

School boys basketball team to a 54-48 victory over host South Windsor on Friday.

Two days prior, the visiting Redcoats (2-0) snuck past Farmington, 37-34, on a lastsecond 3-pointer by Rich Conway.

The Berlin High School boys swim team earned three bronze medals at the Bulkeley Relays, held Friday in Hartford. Finishing third for the Redcoats were their 400 medley team of Dan Klotz, Stephen Switzer, Kevin Kozikowski and Brian Quinn, the 300 butterfly team of Andrew Thurston, Paul Shelkov, Kyle Nelson and Kozikowski, and the dive team of Josh Paradis,

Josh Zaniewski and Jacub Cwieka.

The Newington-Berlin High School co-op hockey team blasted Hall-Southington 5-1 Monday in its seasonopener in West Hartford.

Berlin High School’s fall sports teams earned the Central Connecticut Conference South Division’s School Sportsmanship award. The sportsmanship winner is determined by ranking athletes, coaches and fans from each CCC South school.

“This is exactly the type of program we are always working towards,” BHS athletics director Jim Day said.

— Nick Carroll

The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame has unveiled its inaugural class.

Entering the Hall of Fame will be, from the 1939-1960 era: Richard Patterson, Victor Baccaro, Phil Tinsley, Anthony Legnani, Henry Mora and Gary Waslewski. From the 1961-1980 era: Paul Baretta. And from the 1981-2000 era: Pam Wallace, Deb Larson, Robyn Trevethan, Adam Salina and Edward Hrubiec.

Also being inducted into the Hall are coaches Don Bates and Bill Gibney and assistant coaches Art Kevorkian Sr. and Roy Fabian.

This week, The Citizen takes a look at the athletic career of Pam Wallace Cavallaro.

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Wallace was an All-Northwest Conference performer in volleyball, basketball and softball. In 1986, she won the Coaches Award in all three sports. In volleyball, during her senior season, Berlin finished 18-0 and Wallace was an All-State selection.

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Wallace was featured in the June 23, 1986 edition of Sports Illustrated in the “Faces in the Crowd” section and was named the CocaCola Scholastic Female Athlete of the year. Wallace appeared in nine categories of the 1987 National High School sports record book.

Wallace earned a full athletic scholarship to Sacred Heart University at a time when female scholarships were not as plentiful as they were for male athletes.

In 1989, Wallace garnered first team All-NECC honors.

In 1990, she was a first team NCAA All American.

Wallace was inducted into the Connecticut Scholastic Softball Hall of Fame Feb. 20, 1994. Her softball bat was on display for a year at the Amateur Sports Capital Hall of Fame.

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

Youth Sports Wrestling The Traveling Minutemen bested Bristol, 48-30, last week.

Here’s how things unfolded for the Minutemen: Isaac Myers started things off with an 11-7 victory over Joe Miano … Josh Veleas lost by pinfall to Josh Wilson in the second period … Joseph Pettinelli earned a third-period pin, as did Matt Cote … Ryan DeVivo, Zachary Veleas and Ryan Ogden won by forfeit … Michael Patterson edged Lex Lagace, 2-1 … Jared Zima had a first-period pin … Richie Schlichting earned a second-period pin.

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Blue Devils 23, Cardinals 17: Blue Devils scorers — Michael McCarthy (16), Ethan Skinner (5), Anthony Veneziano (2). Cardinals scorers — Wesley Cantliffe (6), Dylan Frisk (5), Gregory Carson (2), Garrett Fliss (2), Mitchell Fliss (2).

Photo by Matt Bogden Blue Devils 32, Spartans 22: Blue Devils scorers — Ethan Skinner (14), Michael McCarthy (12), Anthony Veneziano (2), The 2009 McGee Middle School girls soccer team. Front row, from left: Sophia Sebastian Malespini (2), Joshua Ladd (2). Spartans scorers — Morell, Samantha Carbonell, Rachel Silvia, Casey Rasmussen, Olivia Jacques T.J. Beardsley (8), Jake Fascione (6), Ryan Toce (4), Adam Second row, from left: Lindsey Brochu, Erin Goodwin, Cara Johnson, Lauren Guzauckas (2), Gianni Fanelli (2).

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Dog obedience Classes are held at143 Percival Ave. Dog handlers must be at least 16 years old, a six foot leash is required.

A copy of current vaccinations including Bordetella is required at the first class.

Basic Dog Obedience Class covers basic commands sit, down, stay, heel, come and stand. Learn how to praise, correct and discipline your dog appropriately.

Dogs should be at least six months old. First class is held without dogs.

The class will run for seven weeks, on Thursdays, from January 7-February 18 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Limit of 12.

Canine Manners class This class is offered to dogs and handlers that have successfully completed Basic and/or Better Basic Obedience.

Dogs and handlers should have a working knowledge of the sit, down, stay, heel, come and stand commands. Emphasis is on adapting obedience skills for use in everyday settings.

The class will run for six weeks, on Wednesdays, from January 6-February 10 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Limit of 12.

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uation Committee has blue reflective house signs for mailboxes for sale. For more information, call Kellie Nygren at (860) 829-9304.

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Serena Gil of Berlin has been named to the honor roll at Hartford Magnet School.

St. Paul Catholic High School has announced that the following residents have been named to its first quarter honor roll: Erica Osowiski of Kensington and Jordyn Rombola of Berlin, first honors with distinction; Amber Litwinko of Kensington, first honors.

Barbara Corrigan Rudnick at (860) 828-0557 (lilyashes@gmail.com).

New Britain High School Class of 1947 has scheduled its 63rd class reunion for Sunday, June 27 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Indian Hill Golf Course, Newington. For more information, call Sophie at (860) 224-0084 or Rose at (860) 2253966.

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The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for their programs.

Classes meet at the Community Center, unless otherwise noted. For more information and class fees, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 828-7009.

Tai Chi for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention for ages 60 and older. Tai Chi consists of fluid gentle movements that are relaxed and slow in tempo.

It has been proven to work by slowing down bone loss, improving balance, reducing falls and improving quality of life. Dress comfortably.

Class meets 10 times, Wednesdays from Jan. 6 through March 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Thursdays from Jan. 7 through March 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Minimum of six participants.

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Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Vacation week events The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled the following events for the December vacation.

Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m.: Dr. Seuss and friends family storytime for all ages with stories and movies.

Thursday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m.: New Year’s Eve party for children ages 6 and up. Can’t stay awake until midnight? Celebrate at the library! Stories, games, music, craft, snacks and movie. Registration is requested.

Storytime Storytime is a four week series of 30 minute programs with stories, flannel boards, fingerplays and a short film. It is

scheduled as follows: Mondays: 10:30 a.m. for 2 ½ to 3 ½ years with parent (registration required).

Mondays: 11:30 a.m. for 1 ½ to 2 ½ years with parents (registration required).

Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. for 2 ½ to 3 ½ years (registration required).

Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. for 3 ½ to 6 years – drop-in.

Wednesdays: 10:30 for 3 years – drop in.

Wednesdays: 11:30 a.m. for 1 ½ to 2 ½ with parent (registration required).

Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. all ages – drop-in.

Playtime Playtime is an opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the meeting room of the library. It is held every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is necessary.

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AUTOMOBILES

AUDI A4 TURBO SEDAN 2006 2.0T Quattro - 2.0 L, 4 Cyl, 4 Door, Automatic #1373 $20,991 Comes with a 3 yr, up to 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.

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$19,555 (203) 630-2926

AUDI Quattro A4 1.8T 2004 4x4. Automatic. 4 cyl.

79,749 mi. #1372 $14,990 (860) 344-9916

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BMW 3-Series 2005 Sedan. 6Cyl. Gray/Black. Non-smoker.

Original Owner. All Records.

39,000 Miles. Showroom. $22,500 203-294-1126 WLFD

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

TRUCKS & VANS

TRUCKS & VANS

PONTIAC MONTANA 2004 6 cylinder. Well equipped. Bucket seats. VCR. 70k miles. Well maintained, great condition. $8000 or best offer.

(860) 344-8522 after 1pm.

JEEP CHEROKEE 2006 V6, Auto. Blue w/grey interior.

97,000 mi #191606 $12,855 (203) 630-2926

TO BE SOLD AT DEALER AUCTION on JAN. 7, 2010 2004 YAMAHA JYARJ06E44A012879 1993 HONDA 1HGCB769XPA172192 1995 CHEVROLET 1G1LV15M7SY200953 Statewide Auto Auction 1756 No. Broad St, Meriden, CT DEALERS ONLY

SUV’S

NISSAN Pickup 1998 4x4, Extra Cab. 5 Speed.

Tool box. Excellent condition.

Asking $2,700. 203-907-7296

ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles.

120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111 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

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S Chevy Avalanche 1500 2004 4 door, 4X4, Crew Cab Pickup, AUTO 4SPD, 5.3L V8, Stock# 1010241U 72,855 mi. $15,995 (860) 347-6355

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

Ford F-250 FX4 2008 Super Duty, 4 Door Extended Cab Truck V8 5-Speed Automatic 33,461 mi # A11562 $35,900 (203) 238-1100

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2005 4 door, 4X4, AUTO 4SPD, 3.0L V6 Stock# P07756U 60,693 mi $11,995 (860) 347-6355

ISUZU Trooper LS 1996 79,000 miles. Good condition.

New starter, but needs work. $2500/O.B.O./Negotiable.

Call Tom 860-306-6123.

FORD Explorer NBX 2004

4 Door, 6 speed auto 39,336 mi # 11549 $41,995 (203) 238-1100

BUICK 2001 LeSabre, good condition, 74,000 miles. $5500.

203-379-0572 or 352-208-7552 BUICK Century Ltd 2001 For sale by original owner.

60k mi. All power, leather seats.

CD/Cassette player.

Very good condition. $3900.

(203) 237-6429

BUICK LeSabre 2002 4 door Sedan, Maroon.

Automatic. Loaded. 120k. $2500. Cell 914-943-8190

TOYOTA AVALON 2007 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

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

CHEVY COLORADO LT 2006 4 door, 4x4, Crew Cab Pickup.

4 Speed Automatic 37,001 mi. #C138890 $18,990 (860) 344-9916

Land Rover 2007 Range Rover

Ford F250 XL 2006 4 door, Extended Cab, Long Bed 35,075 mi # 11547 $26,995 (203) 238-1100

Red, 4 door, 4X4, SUV, Auto 5 Spd , 4.0L V6. 151,548 mi.

Stock# P08903U. $11,995

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

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

860-347-6355

TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2009

NISSAN MAXIMA 2007

4 Door, FWD. Automatic.

17,901 mi. #1378 $18,990 (860) 344-9916

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

CHEVY Silverado 2500 LS 2001 Extended Cab Pickup. Auto. 8 cyl.

85,079 mi. #1355 $13,990 (860) 344-9916

Ford Explorer XLT 2008 TOYOTA SIENNA LE 2006 FWD Passenger Van. Auto. 6 cyl.

43,847 mi. #1373 $15,900 (860) 344-9916

TRUCKS & VANS 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.

PONTIAC Grand Am 2000 Excellent throughout. $2750 MAZDA Protege 1998 $950 (203) 213-1142

4 Door Extended Cab Truck V6, 5-Speed Automatic 38,310 mi # 11548 $22,995 (203) 238-1100

Lincoln Navigator 2007 Premium 4 door, 6 speed auto 39,336 mi # 11546 $39,995 (203) 238-1100

BRONCO Eddie Bauer 1995 Black/tan. 112K miles. Runs strong. No leaks. PW/AC/PL Good shape. New parts. $1,550 OBO. Call 203-235-1013 or 203-675-5007.

CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2006 Automatic. V6. 77,384 mi #621294 $13,655 (203) 630-2926

FORD FOCUS 2006 4 Door SE AC/CD player 50k Miles, GOOD on gas Excellent condition $5,000.00 Please call 203 317-2252 HONDA Accord 1996 Runs, looks great. $1950 Ford Windstar 2003 New trans. Exc cond. $2950 (203) 213-1142

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

FORD Freestyle SEL 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 2006 Chevy Avalanche 1500 2004

4 door, 4X4, Crew Cab Pickup, Auto 5 Speed, 4.7L V8 Stock# P10579U 34,019 mi. $23,995 (860) 347-6355

4 door, 4X4, Crew Cab , 4 Spd Auto w/OD, 8 Cyl, # 413774.

87,903 mi. $14,990 (860) 344-9916 DODGE Dakota Sport 1998 4x4 Extra Cab & Cap. Automatic. Tow package. Just passed emissions. Good cond. Asking $2,900. 203-317-0176

4 door, V6, Automatic 59,336 mi # 11571 $15,995 (203) 238-1100

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

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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

Toyota RAV4 Sport 2006

4 door, 4X4. Auto 5 Spd, 3.5L V6 Stock# 10551UA 6,919 mi. $23,995 (860) 347-6355

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

HOT TUB 2005, 6 person with 21 jets and waterfall. Chemical-free Aquaclara purification system. Leveling pad and lift cover included. $2,500 or best offer. Call 203-238-4515.

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 AUTOMOBILES WANTED

LAB Ret pups AKC & OFA, reg., vet. cert. healt guar. $950.

Parents used in therapy RedRiverRetrievers.com Sire hunts. Call (860) 681-5402

LAWN & GARDEN

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863

Free Towing!

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

ARIENS Zero turn, 36in cut. $1,250. Excellent condtion!

Low usage. Call 203-715-6530

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES LEADA ceramic coal stove, 31H x18Wx28L, $99. GE 12,000BTU sleeve AC, 26.5W, $99. Call 860-919-4341

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

203-238-3499

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Completely Updated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Attached Garage. $1200/mo + utils. $25 Application fee (860) 644-9717 MERIDEN- Meetinghouse Village- 2BR townhouse, C/A, Garage. $1100.

Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 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-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-East Side. Great 2 BR. Penthouse floor. Central air. All appls. On flr laundry. Credit + 2 mos. security. $800/mo. No pets. Call 203-284-0597

1 item to entire estate!

Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford.

Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

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

AUTO PARTS FOUR Dunlop Tires Size 23575R-15 RV XT Rover. Good tread. $100. (203) 284-1780

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ABSOLUTELY Beautiful Brand New Pug Puppies For Christmas. Special price - $800. Can be delivered to the home on Christmas Day. 203-213-5189 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 AKC Siberian Huskys F-white w/blue eyes. M-blk & white, 10mo old. All up to date shots, spay/neuter. Will hold/deliver Xmas. $650/ea. 203-537-1888 BLACK lab puppies M/F. We are 4 weeks old NOW come see us & take 1 of us in 4 weeks to a LOVELY HOME. $700 papers.

Call Maryann 860-829-1578 BOXER PUPPIES Male/Female - Fawn & brindle.

Taking Christmas Deposits.

(860) 329-4210 BOXERS, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Labs, Pit Bulls, Shi-Poos, Daschund, Poodle, Poms, Yorkies, Poodle mixes. $250+ 860-930-4001 CHORKIE (Chihuahua/Yorkie) F, 15 wks, shots. Gorgeous & lovable & very friendly. $395.

Call 203-537-9429

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DICKENS Complete ceramic lighted Christmas Village.

Approx. 90 pcs. Paid $800, Sell $150. Call (203) 269-8696 PARKER Compound Bow & Accessories, $225. Also deluxe tree stand, $75. All items new, never used. Call 203-440-2498 WOODSTOVe-Little used. Like new. Vermont Castings. $750.

Call Barry 203-238-2704

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

203-699-8883 SEASONED Firewood Delivered. Great price.

(203) 272-4216 SEASONED firewood, pickup or local delivery. Cut & split.

Approx 16-18in. $225/cord; $135/half cord. 203-294-1775.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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

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

LUDWIG Drums 5 pc set. 3 cymbals, seat & brushes & sticks.

Metallic blue color. Gently used. $900. Call (203) 269-1025

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

All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

203-238-3308

MERIDEN Quiet East Meriden 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, LR, DR. Fully remodeled $1350/month.

203 927-9909.

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

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

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

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

WALLINGFORD-2BR, $895/mo + sec. Avail Jan 1st! Call 203213-6175 or 203-265-6175 WLFD $900/mo. 2BR Ranch condo. Fresh paint & updates.

East Wlfd, dead-end st, separate utils, w/s & trash are incld.

No pets. Sec & refs required.

EOH. Kathy 203-265-5618

DEE’S ANTIQUES

Voice Lessons 50 Different dates and mints circulated wheatback pennies. $20 Roll. 10 different dates and mints circulated Mercury dimes. $2 each. (203) 235-6120

MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Fl. Nice area, James St. Spacious. hardwood floors. $950 + 1 month security. (203) 715-1296 MERIDEN 2/2 bdrm’s. 1rst apt.

5rm 1rst fl large rooms $900/mo. 2nd is a small 4rm house $850/mo. Both w/d hkup & been recently renovated.

Sect 8 approved. Please call 203-600-0988 for more info.

MERIDEN 3 Bedroom. 31 Twiss St. 2nd Floor. Newly painted, recently updated stove & refrigerator. $850 per month+ $1000 security. 203-630-2719

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave. SOUTHINGTON 2 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths.

Townhouse. Eat-in kitchen.

Fully applianced.

Move-in condition. $975.

860-628-0279 or 860-302-4740

Especially Napier 203-464-0477

CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

Meriden 2 BR at Tracy Gardens $750 Heat & HW incl. Move in by 12/31 and receive a new flat screen 37” TV. 203-639-8751

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Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN Lake Dr 2 BR Twnhse.

Attached gar. On cul-de-sac.

Access to Rt 15., I 84, I91. 1.5 baths, WD hookup, $1000 + sec. No pets. (203) 272-1263

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 1BR apt Heat & HW included. $725. 251 West Main.

Avail. immed! 203-938-3789

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden- 3BR, Recently renovated, Available immediately. $1125/mo. HEAT & HW incl!!!

203-938-3789

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden- 3BR, Recently renovated, Available immediately. $1150/mo. HEAT & HW incl!!!

203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. 3rd fl studio, $160/wk+sec. 1BR, 2nd fl, $210/wk+sec.

203-630-3823 12p-8p www.meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR apts $850/mo, appls incl, w/d hookup. Rooms also avail, $500/ mo. All newly remod. Off st. parking. Must See! Avail. Now! Susan 203-500-0608 MERIDEN - WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2BR Luxury condo.

Laundry. $850 + utilities. No pets.

Call 203-745-6167.

MERIDEN 1BR Stove, heat & hot water incl.

Lease, sec & refs. No pets.

(203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1BR, 1st flr, lg rms Heat, HW, Elec incld. W. Side, Off-st park. $950/mo + sec.

203-630-3823 12pm-8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com

1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent!

Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016

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 MERIDEN Cook Avenue 1 BR. 1st fl. Renovated. $825 includes heat, hot water and electric.

(203) 265-4664 MERIDEN Huge 5 BR Apartment Freshly painted. Ready to rent!

Section 8 approved. $1350/mo + security. No pets.

203-650-0479

Meriden Reduced Rent Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750.

Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751

Meriden Reduced Rent Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750.

Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751

Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air!

Intercom system!

Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal!

Ample on-site parking!

Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen!

24-hr. maintenance!

Secure three-story building with elevators!

Call Now!

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-1BR, Huge rooms, walk-in closet, parking, w/d hookup, 1st class! $600/mo.

Credit check + 2 mos. sec. req.

No pets. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-1BRS-All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am.

203-581-3620 MERIDEN-2BR, 5Rms, 1st flr. replacement windows, stove, refrig, laundry rm & storage area, gar. avail. No pets. Sec & refs. $800. 860-276-0552

Meriden Reduced Rent Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750.

Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751 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- 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR - $750 & UP Heat & HW, Off st. parking.

Limited Time - 1 mo free rent.

Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- 1BR Winter Special $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony.

Call for info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 2BR, walk-up attic, 2nd Floor. Off street parking. $800 per month.

Call (203) 639-1634 MERIDEN- Lovely 4Rm prvt apt.

1+BR, East Side, HW flrs, appl’s. Off-st-parking. Private entrance. $700/mo + sec. Call 203-269-1731 or 203-630-0609 MERIDEN-1 & 2 BR Apartments Clean, quiet, newly remodeled.

W/D hookup. Off st parking.

Avail Jan 1. Call (203) 641-8483

SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org

SOUTHINGTON 2BR, 1 bath. (2) 2nd flr apts available. No Pets. No smoking.

Wash/dry hookup. Kitchen appliances included. Call 860302-3035 or 860-628-8302.

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT EAST BERLIN 2BR, 1st flr. No pets.

Call 860-829-0380 MERIDEN-9 Guiel Pl. 3BR. Oil heat. Prime location. $925/mo + sec. Call 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160 WALLINGFORD 1 bedroom Apts.

Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $700-$735/mo.

Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse.

Appliances included. $850 plus security. No pets.

(203) 623-2804 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st Floor.

Newly renovated. Stove & refrigerator incl. Washer/ Dryer hookup. No pets. $950. Call 203-464-7880 or 203-294-9010 WALLINGFORD 2nd flr. 5 RMs, 2 BR. New kitchen, bath, paint, floors, appliances. Avail Jan 1.

1 mo sec & 1st mo rent. $850/mo. (203) 619-3292 WALLINGFORD STUDIO Semi-furnished. Newly renovated. Hardwood floors. Private driveway & private yard. No pets.

203-284-2077/203-654-6190 WALLINGFORD-2BR, 2nd flr.

Avail Jan 1st. No pets. 13 Claremont Ave. $850/mo. Lease & sec dep. John 203-214-8893 WALLINGFORD-58 Center St. 1BR, 3rd flr. $750/mo + sec.

203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160 WLFD 2BR, 1st flr New remodeled, hdwd flrs. No pets, no smoking, off st parking, w/d hookups in bsmt. 203-269-5733

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

W/D hkup.

No smoking/pets. Credit check & references. $900 + utils. Call 203-376-2007

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Thursday, December 24, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen ROOMS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN - Rooms For Rent $100 per week. All utilities & cable TV included. No drugs or alcohol, Please Call 203-537-6284

MEDICAL CAREERS

MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec or call 203-630-3823 12p8p www.Meridenrooms.com

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

MERIDEN- Clean, 1st flr, furnshed. rm. Private entrance.

Share kit. & bath. All utils.

Leave message 203-238-3369

ROOFING

Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871

Gonzalez Construction

ZK Construction ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY IF YOU MENTION THIS AD We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Snowplowing. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218

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

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

★★★★★★★★

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

203-639-0032 Fully license/insured.

CT Reg# 577319

Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp.

No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co ELECTRICAL SERVICE

JUNK REMOVAL SIDING

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.

ATTORNEYS

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 GUTTERS

Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc.

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

Over 25 years experience.

Call today for free estimates.

Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887

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

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

HANDYPERSONS 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

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

All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp.

No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

Edwin Cordero

203-237-4124 an LLC co.

PAINTING Int/Ext. Local, established, reliable craftsman.

Call (203) 537-2411 CT#614827 MIRKEL PAINTING Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125. All work fully warrantied.

CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

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

PLUMBING CT Reg #606277.

GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

Call 24 Hours-a-Day 7 Days-a-Week

(203) 238-1953 or 1-800-228-6915 x2393 It’s About Time

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

Gonzalez Construction

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

PRIME Office space. 35 Pleasant St, Meriden. 525 sq. ft. $600/mo includes all utils. Call 203-237-5501

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

203-639-0032

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

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

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

ROOFING

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

203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790

Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs We fix leaks too!

203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

www.ICEFIGHTERS.org Expert De-Icers Commerical Specialists.

Nicholas J Murano LLC, Member: Snow and Ice Management Assn BETTY’S SNOW PLOWING Plowing - Shoveling Sand or Salt. Free Estimates.

Meriden Only.

203-235-5247 leave message.

MERIDEN $197,900 Spacious 3BR 3 full bath home. Master and 2nd bedroom have private baths.

Gleaming HW floors, remodeled kitchen, updated mechanicals, windows and vinyl. CAIR. LInda Diana 203-235-3300

WINTER SPECIALS!!

75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.

203-272-4216

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

WLFD Gorgeous Ranch on a nice landscaped lot. Great loc. Home features 3BRs, kitchen, DR, LR, lower level FR, bath and half, 2 car garage. $299,900. Call Silvio Sala for details 203-265-5618

IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 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

MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase.

Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate

DENTAL ASSISTANT Needed for a friendly General Dentist Office. Please call Kim 203265-0788

Part-time / weekend only positions available - Pristine retirement community. Prior housekeeping experience a plus! Must be reliable and dependable and enjoy working with the elderly! Apply in person between 8am- 7pm Weekdays, or 10 - 2 weekends at Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. No phone calls.

EOE, A/A, M/F, D/V.

HELP WANTED

Customer ServiceEnroll in a FREE one week customer service class. Focus is providing quality service to income tax customers. Day and Evening classes available. Seasonal job opportunities.

Call 203-234-2889.

Safety Pruning & Removals!

Licensed Arborist. 75ft bucket Precise Tree 203-272-4216

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365

BAKER Full-time, every other weekend. Salary commensurate W/ Exp. starting at $11/hr.

Call John or Betsy at 860-6215837 or bring resume to: Tops Supermarket, 887 Meriden Waterbury Rd, Plantsville.

BEFORE & After School Teacher /Manager. BA in education or related field. 2 yrs exp with children. 2 yrs exp in mgmt. EOE. Carolee 203-235-9297 ext 118 chart@womenfamilies.org

COOK 3+ years experience.

6am-2pm. Friendly atmosphere.

Must be reliable.

Call 203-500-5259. Wallingford.

TREE SERVICES

Part-time, per diem only.

For Assisted Living Services.

State of the Art, JCAHO accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Responsible, dependable, & able to work well independently. Safe & attractive environment!

Certification required from approved programs. Position available immediately! No Phone Calls! Apply in person Mon Fri - 8a-7p or weekends 10a2p. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. A/A, M/F, D/V, EOE

Housekeepers HELP WANTED

Fully licensed/insured.

CT Reg.# 577319

203-294-9889

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

A. BIAFORE Jr. snow plowing and snow removal with loader & tri axle. Call 203-927-3898 or 203-630-9825.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PLAINVILLE Personal office space available. $4 per sq ft.

Each office space includes 8x8 work area, desk, heat, electricity, AC, internet available for $25/mo. 860-819-8103. email william.j.labrecque@gmail.com

SNOW PLOWING

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS

Advertise

FIDERIO & SONS

CNA or HHA

WALLINGFORD Share home. $120 per week.

No smoking. No drinking.

203-747-1612

MASONRY

CARPENTRY REPAIRS Done by Carpenters.

Free estimates. Complete home improvements. Interior/Exterior.

203-238-1449 CT Reg #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

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

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91.

Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

WLFD 2BR, bath Ranch, 1375 sq. ft. Gently used on 0.91 acres. Private yard, 2 car garage. New roof, full basement, gas heat. $305,000.

Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618

INSTRUCTORS Developmental disabilities day/res. services.

FT/PT all shifts. Meriden to Milford. Call (203) 269-3599 for info. ACORD, Inc. LOCAL Insurance Agency seeking Assistant to take payments, make deposits, inbound & outbound phone calls, assist Manager with projects. Insurance experience preferred. Fax resume to 860-760-8211 OFFICE POSITION - Fast paced Fuel and Service Co. looking for Customer Service Person. Experience in Data Entry and Billing. Send Resume w/Salary to: RecordJournal Box 79P, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450

PT OIL DRIVER: Experienced oil delivery driver wanted seasonal. Must have a valid CDL with Hazmat/Tanker, TWIC and a clean driving record. EOE. Apply at Arbor Oil, 280 Schoolhouse Road, Cheshire or send resume to hr@arboroil.com.

Tax Preparers Experienced tax preparers wanted. North Haven location Please call 203234-2889 UPHOLSTERER - FULL TIME Furniture Upholster wanted.

Must be well experienced and dependable. Prefer someone who can cut and sew. Call 860232-2277 Imperial Decorating & Upholstering Co. West Hartford WAITSTAFF & Kitchen Help.

Experienced only Apply within: Basil’s Pizza Restaurant, 680 N. Colony Rd., Wlfd.

WRECKER DRIVERS Nights & weekends. Must have clean driving record. Also, Dispatchers.

Apply in person only: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave. Priority given to certified or experienced drivers.

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