12-29-2011 Berlin Citizen

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Volume 15, Number 52

Thursday, December 29, 2011

The 2011 news quiz starts now As we look back at the year that’s quickly ebbing away, we bring you a few pictures from 2011 to prompt your memory about events that captured the town’s attention. What are these photos about? See if you can recall a few details and then check your answers against our re-cap on page 3. Look for more end-of-year reviews in this and next week’s editions of The Berlin Citizen.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 29, 2011

Briefs

Inside Calendar.................22 Marketplace............24 Faith .......................12 Health.....................17 Opinion...................14 Real Estate ............22 Seniors ...................16 Sports.....................19

Town schedule All Town of Berlin departments are scheduled to be closed Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year holiday.

The normal refuse/recycling schedule will apply.

Next week: Meet the newsmakers the people who made headlines in Berlin in 2011.

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Readers’ poll Here are The Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week.

The question was: The census bureau reports marriage rates at record low. Why do you think that is?

Major cultural shift. 32% Tough economic times. 15% Younger generations’ fear of divorce. 13% People wait longer, have higher expectations. 40% This week’s poll question asks: What will be the big story of 2012?

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The Town of Berlin is continuing to collect tree debris generated from the late October snow storm. Public Works crews have been diligently working to remove curbside debris and are making steady progress with this overwhelming task. As of Dec. 21, an estimated 75 to 80 percent of the debris has been collected from locally owned and maintained roadways and park properties.

Collection crews have been

tion regarding the New Britain Transfer Station, call (860) 826-3493 or (860) 8263494.

The Town of Berlin appreciates your understanding due to this unprecedented storm event and asks for your patience as it begins the cleanup work in your neighborhoods in the coming weeks.

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moving in a general west to east pattern with the debris removal effort, and are anticipating a completion of the collection process sometime in mid-January (weather permitting). Tree trimming work by the Town’s sub-contractor will be picked up following the completion of the debris collection from the curbside. It is not necessary to call to schedule this pickup. For more information, call the Berlin Public Works office at (860)-828-7022.

As an alternative, for a nominal fee, residents may dispose of storm-related debris at the New Britain Transfer Station on Christian Lane. For more informa-

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Thursday, December 29, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

2011 news quiz answers

Here are descriptions of the news events depicted by photos on page 1.

1. Goat Benny the Goat was living a happy life until a neighbor’s complaint got him in trouble with zoning regulations. For a while, it seemed Benny had caught the imagination of the world. He had his own Facebook page, he was on the nightly news, and throngs of fans showed up to support him at meetings.

Eventually the zoning board put the matter on hold as it called for a review of the regulations’ wording which may have caused confusion.

4. Twin towers tribute This year, as every year since 2001, the nation paused to remember the terrorist attack and resulting tragedies that occurred. This year marked the 10th anniversary of that dark day and Berlin residents responded with a variety of memorials, services and events.

5. 150th anniversary of the Civil War Berlin has a rich history in its involvement with the Civil

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3. Weather This photo is of Tropical Storm Irene, but weather stories came fast and furious last year. Ice a foot thick on the roof, flooding, hurricanes, an earthquake and finally a Nor’Easter on Halloween weekend. See more

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War. Of the 209 Berlin men who served in Connecticut Regiments about one-quarter died in the war. Resident Henry Sage kept a journal of his time serving in the war. The photo shows a hand-sewn Civil War era flag on display at the Kensington Congregational Church.

6. Bear When this young bear was spotted roaming around

7. Veterans Memorial Park Town Center Park previously had been re-named Veterans Memorial Park. The local Veterans Commission worked with the town to create this memorial to all who served in the military. It was dedicated last summer.

Bricks for the walkway can be purchased, by those who served honorably or in their memory, and inscribed with a service man or woman’s name. More information is available at Town Hall.

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2. High school referendum A leaky classroom ceiling became a rallying point for proponents of a $70 million renovate-as-new project for Berlin High School. A more expensive option had failed at referendum in June 2010, but the March 15, 2011 vote proved successful by a decisive margin. The total cost the town will bond is $69,850,000 and expected reimbursement of $22,621,830 will bring the final figure to $47,328,170. Renovations are expected to commence in 2012. At top is a photo of what the renovated high school might look like.

Architect’s drawing of how a renovate-to-new Berlin High School might look.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 29, 2011

Hawthorne Inn entered new phase in 2011

By Dan Ivers Special to The Citizen In August 2010, Syed Bokhari purchased the Hawthorne Inn, a longtime local landmark with a loyal,

Syed Bokhari, Hawthorne Inn owner, at the newly renovated Bar 2421.

if graying, customer base. A little more than a year later, he has already completed the first phase of a major revamp aimed at launching its classic appeal into the 21st century.

Until its sale for $1.8 million, the inn had been owned for 65 years by the Grelak family and had remained largely unchanged. Known for its banquets, catering and restaurant, staples like prime rib helped the Hawthorne Inn build a reputation, and some customers have been coming back for decades.

“It’s kind of an institution here,” Bokhari said.

Now, however, that tradition is being presented with a new, more cosmopolitan flair.

Tried and true menu items, such as baked stuffed shrimp, are being paired with more atypical options, such as

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“It kind of had the reputation of being like your grandparents’ place,” said Jennifer Blanco, the inn’s sales manager. “We really wanted to bring in all generations.”

The transformation has been physical, as well.

Bokhari estimates he will spend upwards of $1.5 million to renovate the Berlin Turnpike building. An adjacent hotel lodge was sold to a separate company for $3.2 million in 2007.

The renovations began with the lounge, newly renamed Bar 2421. Neon green lighting drapes over the bar area, and flat-screen televisions enliven the walls. A small stage area has been built to accommodate live music on Saturday nights.

The updates will continue with the banquet hall and dining room, which are expected to be completed sometime next year.

“This is just a taste of what’s coming,” Blanco said.

Bokhari is also in the midst of restoring the Litchfield Inn, another one-time landmark that had fallen into a bit of a rut. He purchased the estate from its longtime owner in June for $1.735 million.

His vision is a concoction of elements influenced by restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and Europe — the idea for the iPad menus came during a visit to London.

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Christmas tree recycling Christmas trees are scheduled to be collected curbside (on collection day) the week of Jan. 9 and must be at least six feet away from the automated collection cart so as not to interfere with the disposal of household refuse.

Trees will also be accepted for recycling at the Town Recycling Center on Massirio Drive during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

and Saturday, Jan. 7 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the collection of all the trees, town forces will chip the trees to create mulch which will be available for

public use and pick-up at Sage Park’s main parking area.

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Need was huge for holiday help and so was response

By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen

Director of the Department of Social Services, Antoinette Pajor and Holiday Assistance Coordinator, Joyce Smoluk provided

about 225 Berlin families in need with food and presents this holiday season through Berlin’s social services.

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families could receive them on Thursday, Dec. 15.

The women said that this holiday was both unique and challenging because of the amount of people applying for the Holiday Assistance Program. Pajor estimated

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that 45 more families received help from the program than last year. She thinks it’s because of the economy. “People have to turn to services that they wouldn’t normally do,� she said.

Organization is vital for this job. Receipts, gifts, food, numbers, children, clothing sizes—there is a lot of information. On collection and distribution day, the women receive help from 10 to 15 volunteers. But even then, by the end of the day everyone is exhausted.

After distribution day, six people had not picked up their gifts. On Dec. 22—six days later—Smoluk and Pajor open the bay door to accept any last minute recipients. “One lady, she had everybody crying over there,� said Walt Smoluk, volunteer.

The woman had told her children that she had enough money to get them each one small present. When she went to pick up her gifts on distribution day, she discovered that her children received packages upon packages.

Joyce Smoluk and Pajor explained how the Holiday Assistance Program works.

The project begins in September, weeks before the most die-hard Christmas-lover would dream of celebrating Christmas. At that time, the women send out applications to citizens on the energy assistance and food stamp programs. They receive recommendations from the school.

They make a list.

Each family eligible for the program receives a number to give them privacy. Smoluk and Pajor then collect information about each child, their clothing sizes, their first names, and their Christmas wish-list. A week before the distribution day, the families receive a ticket with their number on it so they can pick up their gifts. “This community, this town makes my job easier,� said Pajor.

Although the program accepts donations year round, the biggest outpouring by the community comes around the holidays.

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Thursday, December 29, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

What a year it was for weather

It’s easy to get a conversation started when it comes to the weather of 2011. Everyone has a tale to tell from at

least one of the events that came our way.

By the end of January, many of us had a foot of ice

on the roof. Some roofs collapsed from the weight and some businesses, such as Home Depot, brought in snow removal equipment to prevent problems. There were leaks, worries and weary weather watching as predictions for more and more snow seemed to come by the day. That was the win-

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Summer brought its own challenges. There was a ton of rain thanks to Tropical Storm Irene which blew into the region just before Labor Day. This was followed by a couple of big rainstorms that kept rivers swollen and nerves on edge.

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And in between, there was even the hint of an earthquake that shook its way

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Hawthorne

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Despite a decidedly more modern look and feel, there is little worry that the changes to the Hawthorne Inn will scare away those accustomed to its more old-fashioned days. “We want to change perceptions.

We’re hoping younger people and the middle-aged crowd can start coming back,� he said. “They just need to see things happening.�

A group of locals who attended an invitation-only reception to debut the new lounge last week said they were pleased not only that the Hawthorne would survive, but also that it had begun to evolve. “The Hawthorne is certainly a place that everyone knows in the area, not just Berlin,� said State Sen. Terry Gerratana, who attended, along with a number of other local officials. “It’s great to see the new ideas in here.�

For breaking news go to our website: www.berlincitizen.com

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Origami Yoda Third grade students at Griswold Elementary School participated in an online interview with Tom Angleberger, author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda and Darth Paper Strikes Back. A SMARTboard was used to display the video, as the Skype session occurred in both Connecticut and Virginia.

Over the past two months, Griswold students have read Angleberger’s books in preparation for this author visit. During the Skype interview, students asked about Angleberger’s career, inspiration, writing habits, and personal life. The author then turned the tables and asked students questions about their favorites and provided a hands-on demonstration of how to create the main character of his first book, Origami Yoda. Students followed the online demonstration and created their own Origami Yoda finger puppets. The impact of Angleberger’s visit appears to have had an effect as there is a student waiting list for copies of his two books.

Scholastic achievements

Richard Conway and Shelby Pinkerton of Berlin were named to the fall honor roll at Loomis Chaffee School.

High school orientation

Berlin High School has scheduled a pre-registration orientation meeting for parents and their eight grade children who are considering entering Berlin High School for the 2012-2013 school year on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Administrators, counselors and department heads will be in attendance.

Scholarships

Ronald McDonald House CharitiesÂŽ of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts will award a total of $50,000 to 22 local high school seniors this academic year through its scholarship program. Students of all back-

grounds are encouraged to apply, with funds available to eligible Hispanic applicants via the RMHCÂŽ HACERÂŽ (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources) Scholarship and additional funds available to any student, regardless of race or ethnicity, via the RMHCÂŽ Scholars Scholarship. For eligibility requirements and applications visit www.rmhc-ctma.org/scholarships, call 1-866-851-3994, or high school guidance counselors. Deadline for applications is Jan. 27, 2012.

All Night Graduation Party Flamingo fundraiser The Berlin High School Class of 2012 All Nigh Graduation Committee has coordinated a Flamingo Flocking fundraiser. To arrange to have a flock of bright pink flamingos fly to a Berlin family or friend, call (860) 8291314 or (860) 828-8087.

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St. Paul

St. Paul has scheduled Mass for Saturday, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day at 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon.

St. Paul Church has scheduled a dinner for college students on Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.

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Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. The worship service is dignified but informal. Saint Gabriel’s includes children of all ages in worship and welcome their joyful noise. The serv-

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ices feature music from the 1982 Hymnal and on occasion they enjoy an anthem or instrumental offering from one

Obituary Thomas Farr Thomas Richard Farr, 54, of Kensington, the loving husband of Michelle S. (Domingue) Farr, died Dec. 26, 2011 in an accident on Route 6 in Bolton.

Born in New Britain, the son of James Frances Farr and Ann Delores (Calvo) Farr, he graduated from E.C. Goodwin Technical Institute in 1975, and was the owner of Farr Builders. He was a member of St. Paul Church, and was an avid hunter and gardener.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by a son, Thomas J. Farr; and two daughters, Katherine and Rebecca Farr, all of Kensington; a sister Esther Farr; and a brother and sister-in-law, Jimmie and Marianne Farr, all of New Britain; a fatherin-law and a mother-in-law, Rene and Lucille Domingue of New Britain; brothers-inlaw; sisters-in-law; and many nieces; nephews; greatnieces; great-nephews;

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Services will be held Dec. 30, 2011 at 9 a.m. from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway in Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to cjsfundforucd.org that is for research for Urea Cycle Disorders in support of Tom‘s great-nephew.

Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com

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Police Blotter operation of motor vehicle.

Heather Weinberg, 19, 409 Beckley Rd., third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace.

Nov. 25 Brittany Simon, 21, 265 Ward St., Wallingford, illegal possession of control narcotic substance, drug paraphernalia.

Matthew Mcauliffe, 19, 346 S. Orchard St., Wallingford, interfering with officer/simple arrest, illegal possession of control narcotic substance, drug paraphernalia.

Michael Sarracco, 22, 62 Hope Hill Rd., Wallingford, interfering with officer/simple arrest, illegal possession of control narcotic substance, drug paraphernalia.

Nov. 26 Jessica Kozaryn, 250 Silas Deane Hwy., sixth-degree larceny from building.

Robert Jagora, 26, 25 Pine Tree Ct., refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, speeding truck.

Nov. 28 Cory Mercado, 20, 289 Main St., Plainville, second-degree sexual assault/unable to consent, risk of injury/impairing morals of minor.

Kenneth Ward, 48, 857 Farmington Ave., sixth-degree larceny/shoplifting.

Nov. 29 Scott Wiersema, 26, 114 Old Wood Rd., third-degree assault, interfering with emergency calls, disorderly conduct by intimidation.

Nov. 30 Gary Comeau, 24, 55 Renee Dr., failure to play/plead.

Chester Haber Jr., 53, 196 Old Brickyard Lane, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation.

Dec. 2 Richard Fitzsimmons, 48, 66 Emmett St., Bristol, seconddegree harassment.

Dec. 3 James Connors, 40, 1482 Windward Rd., Milford, DUI, failure to drive in proper lane.

Frederick Dyson, 69, 89 Chestnut Lane, East Berlin, DUI, drinking while operating motor vehicle.

Dec. 4 Juan Zambrana, 44, 381

New Britain Rd., third-degree assault victim>elderly, blind, mental or pregnant.

Dec. 9 Justin Talbot, 21, 96 Orchard Rd., failure to pay/plead.

Dec. 11 Nicholas Longo, 55, 292 Deming Rd., failure to drive in proper land multi-lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol.

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Nov. 22 Raimundo Medeiros, 39, 2253 Berlin Turnpike, possession less than ½ oz. marijuana, improper use of marker, license or registration, failure to have insurance, failure to drive in proper lane multi lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating while operator’s license is refused, suspended or revoked, operating or towing an unregistered vehicle.

Nov. 23 Christopher Gagnon, 22, 88 Overhill Dr., third-degree assault, second-degree breach of peace.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, December 29, 2011

Library’s history room a town treasure

By Hannah Jackson Special to The Citizen

In a small, easily overlooked room in the BerlinPeck Memorial Library, two women faithfully volunteer their time so others can discover their roots and learn more about the town of Berlin.

Kathleen Murray, the town historian, and Bette Bennett have been volunteering in the David and Ann Borthwick Local History Room for many years: Bennett for 12 years and Murray for almost 15 years.

Through their devotion, the local history room has grown from 10 books originating from the Peck Street library, to the current location; a small room overflowing with information.

In the words of Ann Borthwick, for whom the

room is named, “You can’t go forward until you know where you’ve been.”

The history room provides a link to the past. For instance, there are Berlin High School yearbooks, drawers of newspaper clippings and obituaries, photos, and shelves of books. All of the information, whether it be about people, the state or the county, relates back to Berlin.

A typical day involves filing obituaries, imputing data into the online database, moving information to expanding shelves, and answering mail. The local history room has “probably helped someone in every state” due to the amounts of mail it receives, the volunteers said.

Bennett and Murray also maintain an online database which can be accessed by the

local history tab on the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library website. This easy-touse tool features a search engine and consistently updated information. The name index contains the names of previous Berlin, East Berlin, and Kensington residents.

Both women said the best part of the job is the friendly people they meet and the gratifying experience of helping them.

However, turnout is “sporadic” and they would love to see more people walk through the door.

Murray and Bennett are at the local history room every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until noon or by appointment. If you have a question about Berlin’s history or would like to learn something new, they invite you to stop in.

Government Meetings

Monday, Jan. 2 Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

Veterans Commission, American Legion, Post 68, Porters Pass, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 9 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

Public Health Nursing Services, VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m.

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

Thursday, Jan. 12 Parks & Recreation, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Public Building Commission, Town Hall, Room 8, 7:30 p.m.

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

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Deputy Chief John Klett, left, with Traffic Officer Robert Canto and Connecticut Police Chief Association President Redding Police Chief Douglas Fuchs. The Berlin Police Department received two first place awards at the annual “Law Enforcement Summit” of the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division, held at the Cromwell Radisson Hotel Dec. 15.

Berlin PD is No. 1 in traffic safety The Berlin Police Department received two first place awards at the annual “Law Enforcement Summit” of the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division, held at the Cromwell Radisson Hotel Dec. 15. For winning the speed enforcement award, the department won a Laser Technology Inc. “True Speed S” hand held laser speed measuring device worth approximately $1,300.

At this summit, the Highway Safety Division announces the winners of the 2010 “Chief ’s Challenge”. The participants in this challenge are evaluated on their traffic safety programs by a panel of na-

tional judges convened under the International Chief ’s of Police Association.

Traffic Officer Robert Canto is responsible for overseeing traffic safety programs and for submitting the application package to DOT for review.

The Berlin Police Department received two first place awards: first place for best overall Traffic Enforcement Program in Municipal Category Three and Best overall Speed Enforcement Program in the State. This is the third time that the Berlin Police Department has won for best overall speed enforcement; the others were in 2006 and 2007.

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Flash literature experiment a quick success Sudden Flash Youth, the only anthology of shortshort stories to focus on youth has just been published. Two of the editors are from Berlin, Tom Hazuka and his wife Christine Perkins-Hazuka.

They worked with co-editor Mark Budman to create the collection which was published by Persea Books.

The book contains 65 stories, none longer than 1000 words, all featuring characters under twenty years old.

According to the publisher Sudden Flash Youth showcases emerging American authors writing about crucial moments of change during coming-ofage.

Hazuka said that putting together an anthology of short stories like Sudden Flash Youth first requires an organizing idea for the book. In this case, while teaching creative writing at Newington High School, his wife Christine looked for an anthology of very short stories featuring young people to use in her class.

To her surprise, no such book existed. So the couple decided to create their own. This might have seemed like a pipe dream, Hazuka said, but he’d had prior experience, having published novels such as: The Road to the Island, In the City of the Disappeared, and Last Chance for First, as well as A Method to March Madness: An Insider’s Look at the Final Four, a nonfiction book written with former Central Connecticut State University Athletics Director C.J. Jones. He had also coedited the short story anthologies Flash Fiction, You Have Time for This, and A Celestial Omnibus: Short Fiction on Faith.

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Tom Hazuka and his wife Christine Perkins-Hazuka have broken new ground in publishing with an anthology of flash fiction for youth. rejected by several publishers before Persea Books accepted it and gave it enthusiastic support. Flash fiction is a popular literary genre these days, though it has a fluid definition.

Some define it as stories of 500 words or fewer; others say 750 words or as many as 1500. Whatever the exact word count, flash fiction means a very short story.

Sudden Flash Youth uses a limit of 1,000 words.

The stories in Sudden Flash Youth are a combination of previously published work by well-known authors such as Alice Walker, Dave Eggers and Ron Carlson, and pieces by up-and-coming writers, several published here for the first time. Hazuka and Perkins-Hazuka.Christine, along with their co-editor Mark Budman, and their publisher Karen Braziller at Persea, found some stories by searching through books and magazines, and others by contacting writers directly and asking them to contribute.

Hazuka said he is proudest of a story by Matt Krampitz, his former student at CCSU and now a teacher at Lewis Mills High School.

Sudden Flash Youth is available through local bookstores as well as online outlets such as Amazon.com. “It is an entertaining and thought provoking read for high school students and adults alike, and would make an excellent present,” Hazuka said.

According to promotional materials at Persea, the literary works might be described as follows: “Their young protagonists face matters of great consequence, such as the death of a parent, unwanted pregnancy, and bullying, as well as lighter, if perplexing circumstances: how to hold a prom when being home-schooled; what to do when the babysitter suddenly sees the Rapture. The stories are of this moment a girl who falls in love and then is pressured to lose her virginity in a cyberspace world - and they also remember the past: slavery, the 1950s, the Nixon era, the Vietnam War. Whether action-packed or meditative, realistic or fantastical, these brief stories brim with the vitality and intensity of youth.”

(Contributing to this story are: Olivia L. Lawrence and Tom Hazuka.)

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All are welcome.

Genealogy Group at 7 p.m. - Thursday, Jan. 12. Discuss favorites internet sites used in genealogical research.

Adult Winter Reading Club begins. Tuesday, Jan. 17. eBook Downloads: Free & Easy at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. Did you get a new eReader or MP3 player for the holidays? Max Rowe from Library Connection will show you how to download free audiobooks and eBooks from the library’s website.

Bring your devices and questions. Registration, in advance, is requested.

Job Search Strategies Workshop at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. Join Nicole Fortier from the Connecticut Department of Labor for this workshop for job seekers.

Learn how to plan and organize you job serach, how to apply for jobs online and more. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to register.

Snow date is Feb. 27.

Learn the language of your dog at a workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck memorial Library.

Phil Klein, Certified Dog Listener, will present a kind methodology for gaining your dog’s cooperation based on its instincts. Learn how

canines see the world and the underlying reasons for unwanted behaviors like hyperactivity, destructive chewing, incessant barking, etc.

Learn the four main areas of canine communications, including the leadership signals that will eliminate or minimize these behaviors and turn your dog into a relaxed, joyful companion.

Bring your questions, but not your dog.

Mother Goose Time Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their families. No registration is needed. Older siblings are welcome.

Playtime - Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. Playtime is an informal gathering where babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can play and socialize together. Parents must attend. No registration is needed.

Storytimes Storytimes is a half-hour program featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and a short movie. Each week an early literacy skill will be highlighted. There are six literacy skills: print awareness, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, print motivation and narrative skills. No registration is needed. Storytime meets as follows: Tuesday – 1:30 p.m. for 3-6 years old.

Wednesday – 10:30 a.m. for 18 months through 35 months.

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Senior Happenings

AARP

The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. The program will feature John Paul, the singing troubador. Refreshments will follow.

Members are reminded that annual dues are payable

by Dec. 31. The Town Food Pantry again requires donations beginning in January.

Suggestion include cereal, jam, peanut butter, and/or any other nonperishable items. The town’s requests for food assistance have highly increased over the past year. Let’s all help with this.

AARP trips

The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips.

For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis

Fecteau at (860) 828-4934.

Feb. 16 — Mary Poppins at the Providence Performance Arts center.

April 3 — Maple Madness and Butterflies. Tour Maple Sugar House and Magic Wings, Deerfield, Mass.

April 24 — NYC 911 memorial at Ground Zero.

May 14 — Mother’s Day Brunch at the Delaney House.

June — Canadian Rockies.

TBA. July 22 — Lighthouse Cruise. Narragansett Bay. Aug. 8 — The Hu Ke Lau. Dinner and Hawaiian show.

September — Three day Pennsylvania Dutch tour.

TBA. October — Cranberry Bog tour. TBA. Nov. 12 — Supreme Reflections. Diana Ross tribute at the Aqua Turf.

December — A Victorian Christmas in the Berkshire.

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Programs Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises designed to maintain strength,

flexibility, energy and mobility.

Photography Group – Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and discussions. All kinds of cameras are welcome.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Appointments with Shelly Polo, LCSW, program supervisor, are required. Home appointments are also available. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561.

The key keeper program is sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department.

This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Andrew House Healthcare “KeepMeHome keeps me home where I belong.”

Thanks to a donation of a computer and printer from the Friends of Berlin Public Health Nursing Services, seniors are invited to use this equipment free of charge. Sign up at scheduled computer time at the Senior Center.

In the spirit of the community

In the spirit of the season, the Berlin Garden Club has helped to decorate the community. The group gathered to decorate Christmas wreaths which were then placed at the Berlin Railroad Station, Berlin Town Hall, Berlin Police Department, the four volunteer fire departments, Berlin Free Library and the East Berlin Library. Shown above are: Mary Pera, Margaret Bishop, Karen Salwocki, Anne Motyka, Sharon Reckert, Rose Scheer and Rita Szymanoski.

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Nutrition education

The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled a free educational course for residents of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield, designed to assist individuals in managing healthy and affordable eating habits. The program consists of four educational sessions, each cov-

ering a different aspect of nutrition management including how to shop on a budget, properly reading food labels as well as incorporating more fruits and vegetables in their diets.

Classes are scheduled to be held Thursday, Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the William J. Pitkin Community Center, Room S-2, 30 Greenfield Street. In the event of a snow storm, all

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classes will be pushed to the following week. On Thursday, Feb. 2 , the class will tour Stop & Shop in Rocky Hill.

Pre-registration, by Jan. 9, is required. All participants must commit to all four classes. For more information and to register, call (860) 721-2818.

counseling service, but people helping people. All are invited to attend. Meetings are scheduled for Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Community Center.

For more information, contact (860) 836-2112 or www.griefsupportandrecovery.webs.com.

Bereavement support

Stroke survivors

The bereavement support and recovery group was formed to support and give an outlet to those who have suffered a severe loss. It meets once a week and also offers phone and email support during other times when you need someone to listen or can be of help to someone. There is no fee and this is not a professional

MidState Medical Center has scheduled a Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery issues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 7 at MidState Medical Center.

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Alzheimer’s support

The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free.

For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 225-8608.

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Troop 66299 also sponsored a local Berlin family in need by donating a basket of non-perishable foods and household items.

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Educational Edge

Hubbard Elementary School is participating in the Educational Edge Program through Roger’s Marketplace. Receipts from Roger’s Marketplace will be redeemed for educational equipment for the school. Please send receipts dated from Oct. 28 through April 7 to: Hubbard Elementary School, 139 Grove St., East Berlin, CT 06023, attn: Diana Bisson, Educational Edge coordinator.

Reunions New Britain High School Class of 1952 has scheduled its 60th reunion for Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 at Hawk’s Landing Country Club in Southington. For more information, email 4solutions@cox.net.

Please join us for Pillow Talk An educational series on sleep disorders Jan. 12:

Snoring: It’s More Than Annoying, with Dr. Marc Kawalick

March 6:

Insomnia? Or Something More Serious, with Dr. Susan Rubman

Sept. 13:

Sleep Apnea, with David Schwaber, D.D.S. and Andre Lerer, M.D.

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Another action-packed year comes to a close

By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

Champions were crowned.

Records were set. Milestones were reached. The following takes a look back at some of the sports stories locals were talking about in 2011.

The champs: The twoyear-old Newington-Berlin ice hockey team captured its second CCC South title ...

Wrestlers Mason Powers and Mike Fiorillo claimed state titles ... The cheerleading squad’s dominance continued, as it won its fourth straight conference championship and its first CCC Grand Championship ... The girls golf team went undefeated en route to claiming the state and CCC championships ... The girls tennis team came away with the CCC South title, its first conference championship in five years, and advanced to

the semifinals of the state tournament, a first for the program ... The baseball team continued its long history of success and earned the CCC South championship ... Catherine Voelpel ran past her 400-meter competition at the state meet and went on to place fifth at the State Open and seventh at the New Englands ... The football team earned its third straight CCC Division III crown and topped New Britain in the annual Thanksgiving Eve Wishbone Bowl ... The girls soccer team finished tops in the CCC South ... The girls cross country team finally got the best of Bristol Central and earned a share of the CCC South championship.

Milestones: Max DeLorenzo became the first BHS basketball player to score 1,000 points and grab 500 rebounds ... The football

Photos by Matt Leidemer/Nick Carroll

Below, left: Kevin Stritch and the BHS boys basketball team bulled their way to the quarterfinals of the state tournament: Below, right: Austin Barnes helped the BHS baseball team claim the CCC South championship.

Left: Shannon Murphy and the BHS girls soccer team were the cream of the CCC South crop.

team’s first-ever state championship banner was hoisted at Gibney Gymnasium ...

Wrestler Will Matuszak earned his 100th career victory and went on to place at the State Open ... The girls basketball team advanced beyond the first round of the state tournament for the fourth year in a row ... The boys basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament for the first time since 2006 ...

Newington-Berlin ice hockey team played an outdoor game at Rentschler Field ...

Shaun Sullivan broke the 18year-old school decathlon record ... The football team earned its first-ever home field playoff victory ... On two separate occasions, a press conference was held to recognize BHS student-athletes who will continue their careers on scholarship.

Honors: BHS’s Joe Dellaquila was one of just 21 football players to earn the Northern Connecticut Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s Scholar-Athlete award ... BHS’s Liz Long and Zach Giaccone were recog-

nized by the CIAC’s ScholarAthlete Program ... The BHS Athletic Hall of Fame announced it newest class. Entering the Hall in 2012 are athletes Joseph Simeone (Class of 1936), Lino “Chick” Girone (1936), Paul Kornichuk (1949), Dan Roberts (1967), Tammy Borkowski (1989), Jennifer Baccaro (1991), Kyle Gallo (1993), Susan Church Zibell (1993) and Jesse Carlson (1999), coaches

George Hall and Ken Parciak, and contributor Bob Peckrul. Also, the 1986 BHS wrestling team will be honored ... The girls soccer team earned the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association Sportsmanship Award.

Coaching news: Boys soccer coach Sal Parafati was named the state’s junior varsity boys soccer Coach of the Year ... Girls basketball coach Sheila King notched her 100th career victory ...

Jackie Bogensberger took the reins of the girls lacrosse team ... The football team had a shakeup in its coaching ranks, with Josh Rosek

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Youth Sports

Wrestling

Basketball

Berlin Minutemen Twelve Minutemen traveled to Bristol Eastern High School to compete in the Bristol Holiday Tournament recently and 10 local wrestlers placed.

In the Mighty Mite Division, Cayden Hill won four matches to take home first place.

Isaac Cortes and Braden Shea, Bantam wrestlers, finished second.

In the Intermediate Division, Riley Hanson lost his first match, 4-3, then pinned his next two opponents to place second. Zachary Koops and Luke Mangiafico finished third.

Elijah Watson placed third in the Novice Division.

In the Middle School Division, Seth Pelletier and Ronnie Watson took first, Niko Fusco placed third and Kevon Bradley and Dajion Hill finished fourth.

Third/fourth grade Parks and Recreation Tarheels 21, Celtics 16: Tarheels scoring – Danny Lynch 7, Ryan Salee 6, Camden Murphy 4, Zack Murray 4.

Celtics scoring – Timothy Heinke 6, Nathan Capodice 4, Nathanial Hurd 2, Patrick Morris 2.

Spurs 24, Hornets 13: Spurs scoring – Andrew Celella 6, Aaron Senz 6, Roman Wilson 4, Joseph Gaffney 2.

Hornets scoring – Benjamin Lincoln 9, Timothy Stappell 4.

Florida 34, Bulls 22: Florida scoring – Paul D’Amore 12, Aiden Jones 8, Justin Pikorski 8, Ryan Guidice 2. Bulls scoring – Mark Addamo 16, Anthony Undercuffler 4, Kyle Krupa 2.

Knicks 27, #1s 9: Knicks scoring – Jake Holmes 12, Kyle Daley 4, Jeffery Madeia 4. #1s scoring – Connor Therien

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Year Continued from page 19 leaving and Rob Levesque and Rocky Gagliardi coming on board ... After four years away from the sport, Jim Day reclaimed the reins of the wrestling team... Mother and son Eileen and Dan Thurston have teamed up to coach boys swimming.

Tragedy strikes: BHS alumnus Ryan Lee, a sophomore at Long Island University and a scholarship golfer, passed away after being struck by a taxi in New York City.

Around town: The Hart-

ford Colonials, who used Sage Park’s Scalise Field as their practice facility, were dropped by the United Football League ... Expectations weren’t high for the young Berlin Post 68 American Legion baseball team, but the locals managed to advance to the state tournament play-in, where they won two games ... Head golf professionals, Marc Bayram of Timberlin, Tim Gavronski of Shuttle Meadow, and Kyle Hedstrom of Stanley played 100 holes in one day to raise funds for the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation, which supports junior golf programs around the

state ... Berlin hosted several Nutmeg State Games events.

Youth is king: Both the McGee Middle School baseball and girls track and field teams turned in undefeated regular seasons. The track team went on to tie for first at the state meet ... Julia Kemmling claimed the Connecticut Women’s Golf Association Junior Girls championship ... The Berlin Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball team captured the District 5 title ... The Berlin Junior League All-Star baseball team earned the District 5 and Sectional championships ... The Berlin Bears walked away with two Con-

necticut Youth Football League championships. The Bears’ B-1 and C-1 team finished the year undefeated.

Berlin Bears cheerleaders had a big year as well. The Bears’ A, B and C team cheerleaders each collected state titles ... The McGee Middle School boys and girls cross country teams each earned a league championship. The McGee girls went undefeated.

Odds and ends: The brutal winter led to dozens of sports postponements, forcing the CIAC to allow games to be made up on Sundays.

The CIAC allowed the same during the spring season

when rain turned teams’ schedules upside down ... A freak October snow storm pushed back the start of the state tournament ... The Central Connecticut Conference unveiled its new, streamlined football divisions. Instead of the usual four divisions, the CCC now has three for football ... Word came down from Little League International: A moratorium on the use of most all composite bats in Little League baseball had gone into effect.

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Girls basketball - BHS vs. Bristol Central at BHS, 7 p.m.

Boys swimming - BHS vs. Hall at Maloney, 3:30 p.m.

Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, schedules “all you can eat” pasta supper for every Tuesday. Supper is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m.

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693.

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

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Thursday, December 29, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen dletown at BHS, 6 p.m.

Ice hockey - NewingtonBerlin vs. Woodstock Academy at Jahn Hockey Rink, Pomfret School, 6:30 p.m.

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Wrestling – BHS vs. Mid-

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Weather Continued from page 7 north from Virginia Aug. 23.

Some claimed to feel a little shimmy, but mostly it was just another strange event in a season chock full of nature’s fury.

Despite damages, inconveniences and concerns, Berlin fared better than many towns and was fortunate in not reporting any weather-related deaths during a year sure to live on in the history of New England weather lore.

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Library Continued from page 15 Thursday – 10:30 a.m. for all ages.

Thursday – 6:30 p.m. for all ages.

Berlin Free Library Book sale The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, has scheduled a book sale for every Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Donations of gently used adult and children’s books are accepted.

Hours Adult hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Children’s hours: Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. (preschool program 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.); 7 to 8:30 p.m.

(Kindergarten through grade 5 program 7:30 to 8:15 p.m.); Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. (monthly program.)

East Berlin Library Hours The East Berlin Library, 240 Main St., East Berlin, is open Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The library can be reached at (860) 828-3123.

Police Continued from page 13

Joseph Villafano, 50, 79 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newton, DUI. Dec. 13 Lisa Gansley, 23, 120 Veterans St., Meriden, second-degree failure to appear.

Mary Napolitano, 46, 1 Kempton Mews Rd., Farmington, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct/other, assault on peace officer (minor, simple arrest), using motor vehicle with owner’s permission, seconddegree criminal mischief.

Dec. 16 Rostislav Mouravev, 46, 38 N. Main St., W. Hartford, failure to play/plead.

Andrew May, 34, 22 Glen Hills Rd., Meriden, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct/assault, risk of injury/family violence related.

Lisa Hrenko, 38, 87 Vivian Dr., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct/assault.

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BERLIN LEGAL NOTICE LIQUOR PERMIT Notice of Application This is to give notice that I, LUAN DALIPI 114 BOYLSTON STREET NEWINGTON, CT 06111-4360 Have filed an application placarded 12/26/2011 with the Department of Consumer Protection for a RESTAURANT WINE & BEER PERMIT for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises at 1211 FARMINGTON AVE. BERLIN, CT 06037-2301 The business will be owned by: PIZZA WORLD LLC Entertainment will consist of: None Objections must be filed by 02/05/2012 LUAN DALIPI

LOST & FOUND FOUND in Yalesville area of Wallingford - Friendly orange and white cat. Young. Was very hungry so I think it may have been out for awhile. Please call (203) 213-8020 if you are missing this cat! Thanks!

AUTOMOBILES

A GREAT DEAL!

CHEVY MALIBU 2003

Can be found Every Day At STEPHEN TOYOTA 1-800-479-0843 or

$3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE Warranty BUY HERE - PAY HERE! D o w n p a ym e n t s a s l o w a s $ 9 8 8 P l u s T a x & R eg .

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AUTOMOBILES

(203) 269-1106

FOUND Nissan Key and Remote.

In the road at the bottom of Sylvan Ave, Wlfd on 12/20.

(203) 265-0169

DODGE Intrepid 2000 sedan. 6cyl. Auto. Maroon w/gray interior. Power windows. Driver airbag. New tires. New Brakes.

Well maintained. Dependable. $2950.00 203-294-1442

AUTOMOBILES

Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616 Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence.

Minimum down payments may vary.

Must meet income requirements.

Subject to change without notice.

BUICK LACROSSE 2008

HONDA CIVIC 2009

CXL, Leather, 10K. $19,292 Stock# C7208 (203) 237-5561

PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD This newspaper makes every effort to avoid errors in advertisements.

Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but when you handle thousands of ads, mistakes do slip through.

We ask therefore, that you check your ad on the FIRST day of publication.

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AUTOMOBILES

EX-L, Leather, Navigation $19,491 Stock# C7228 (203) 237-5561

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Cars Starting At $199 Down 24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

FORD ESCORT 2002 $3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

CHEVY CAVALIER Z24 2000 $3,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $1,288 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

HYUNDAI Elantra 2003

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CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN

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MAZDA 3i 2009

Automatic, Sunroof, AC Showroom Condition!

Stock# 12418AA $5,990 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

4 Door, Sporty, Sunroof, Alloys Stock# 12256B $209/mo* 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY *20% Down 72 Months

before 5pm Mon-Fri We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.

DODGE STRATUS 2003 $3,688 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $1,288 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

TO Place your Marketplace ad today, call 203-238-1953, anytime 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

Hyundai Elantra 2009

MERCURY Milan 2008

Wagon. Room For Everything Stock# 12332A $239/mo* 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

Very Sharp!

Stock# 12-181A $199 per/mo* 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

*20% Down 72 Months

*20% Down 72 Months

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AUTOMOBILES

JEEP Wrangler black 1993. 6 cyl 5 speed. 163kmi. Asking $4500.

OBO. Call 203-294-0038

NISSAN Altima 2009

AUTOMOBILES

SUV’S

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

Paying cash for Junk cars, trucks, motorcycles.

Free Pickup. Free Removal.

Running or not.

$$$ Paying cash $$$ for Junk cars plus quick removal.

203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510

203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510

PETS & LIVESTOCK KING CHARLES CAVALIER PUPS Born 11/1, 3 Males, $900 each.

Call 203-314-0004 LAB Puppies Black and Yellow.

Ready to go. Reg. Also Boxer/ English Bulldog Pups. Ready for Xmas. Taking deposits.

Adorable! (860) 329-4210

OLDSMOBILE ALERO GL 1999 $2,988 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $788 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

JAGUAR 1984 antique XJ6 . 1 owner, only 46,700 mi, garage kept, good condition. Fair offers accepted. Please call 203-628-5000 or 860-919-6035

HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD 2007 4x4. One Owner. Extra Nice.

Stock# 12330A 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

350 Fresh rebuilt Holley 700.

88 Camaro Shell, Comp engine lower rear control arm. New KYB shocks & Struts, Turbo 350 Trans with B&M Shift Kit. Much, much more.

203-886-7049

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TRUCKS & VANS

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $100.

Call 203-415-1144

AUTO PARTS

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES MALTESE/POODLE puppies for Christmas! 2 Females, 8 weeks old, brown & white. Sweet as can be. They love kids! $450 OBO. 860-578-0231

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616

NISSAN Murano 2009

Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence.

Minimum down payments may vary.

Must meet income requirements.

Subject to change without notice.

SL, AWD, Leather, Sunroof $26,991 Stock# C7234 (203) 237-5561

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

PONTIAC G-5 2007 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. White w/gray interior.

AM/FM/CD player. $6,000.

Original owner. 65,000 Exc cond. jdiorio2000@yahoo.com or 860-280-8561

BOUNCING PONY Farm, Wolcott A great place to learn & have fun Give your special child memories to last a lifetime! Certificates are ready to give from $25 & up. Call Ahead & it will be packaged & ready for you or we can mail it to you.

Call 203-927-6189 We're on facebook & the web BULLDOGS, Yorkie, Yorkie-Poo, German Shepherd, Rottweiller, Great Dane, Schnoodles, Bostpm Terrier, Chihuahua, Shih Tzu & mixed breeds. $250+.

Call 860-930-4001

SUV’S

Appliance Repairs

Pontiac G.3 5 Door, Only 20K. Very Economical.

Stock# 12260A $209/mo* 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY *20% Down 72 Months

Ford Explorer 2005

NISSAN MAXIMA 2002

XLT. Very Sharp.

Stock# P3899A $9,990 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

Spoiler, Alloys, Automatic.

Immaculate Stock# 1230A $8990 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

NISSAN Sentra 2010 2.0SR, Auto, 15K $16,491 Stock# C7190A (203) 237-5561

TOYOTA Camry LE 2007

HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2005

Leather, Auto, Loaded Stock# 111023A $199/mo 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

READY FOR SNOW Absolutely Gorgeous!

Stock# P3496A $9,990 203 623-0494 ASK FOR JOHNNY

*20% Down 72 Months

BIG NICK Buy's Cars For Cash Wanted: Hondas, Toyotas, Subarus and any American Car or Truck. HIGHEST PRICES paid. High Mileage OK. We will give you an offer no matter what.

Must have title Call 860 324 5812

CASH for your Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Any Condition! Running or not! Will consider other makes & models, motorcycles, ATV’s, etc. 203-600-4431

DON’T know what to give? How about a gift certificate for Christmas With Horses at Rap A Pony Farm. Mon-Thurs, Dec 26Dec 29, 9am-12pm. $150 for 4 days. Call Rita 203-265-3596

FALL HORSEBACK RIDING GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAIL Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600 JUST In Time For Christmas The most beautiful Pug Puppies!

Purebred, home raised. All shots. $750. (203) 213-5189

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT EASIDOCK DOCKING STATION FOR LAPTOPS $20 203-909-0445

WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

203-284-8986

Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

BEAUTIFUL Cherry TV Cabinet With two drawers.

Excellent condition. $100.

Call 203-440-9513 after 5:30.

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass.

Furniture. 50’s Items.

Whole Estates.

IKEA QUEEN BEDROOM SET Aspelund style. Bed frame w/headboard, 2 nightstands & dresser. Excellent condition.

Hardly used (was in guest room). New $325, asking $175.

Call 203-626-9034 and leave a message.

32 X 44 Oil Painting In Beautiful Gold Frame.

Ladies on Beach with Parasols. $75. (203) 235-4734 Antique Grandfather Wall Clock.

Very nice. $75. (203) 235-4734 ALPINE Stair Stepper. Black.

Excellent condition. $25.00 Call 860-628-0168.

BRAND Guitar Hero Warriors of Rock super Bundle.

Includes Drums guitar and mic.

I'm asking $90.

Contact me at 203-537-0852.

DOLLS Mostly Porcelain. New cond. Only serious calls. Over 25 incl Wiz of Oz, Michael, Matthew, Ashton Drake, I Love Lucy. 203-886-7049 FREE Horse Manure Call 203-599-8915 HOSPITAL BED $100 (203) 235-9867 SCOOTER Chair electric. Used only twice! Like new. Accepting offers. Call 203-238-3996 or 203-379-8819

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT LAB PUPPIES Black and white.

We can be your Christmas gift!

We are very loveable and playful. Come see our mom and dad and meet us. We can go to our new Christmas home on December 21. Call our loving masters at 860-306-2366 (Mark) or 860-276-7474 (Maryann)

CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

Will Deliver

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Find your dream home in Marketplace

Lose Weight! Gain Energy!

Scientifically Based Nutritional Programs for weight management, stress relief, energy increase. Call 860-869-1281 for more information or visit my website at http://ericjoseph. mygreatshapehub.com/

CLASSIC & ANTIQUES

2.5S, Sunroof, Power Seats Low Miles $17,991 Stock# C7223A (203) 237-5561

NISSAN Pathfinder 2001 SUV. Bronze w/Tan Interior, Alloy wheels,new Tires, 6-cyl. Very well maintained. $4350.00 Auto. Power windows. Dual airbags. 212,000 mi, mostly all highway. Never used for towing 203-294-1962

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

ALL Har HARDWOOD 2 Cord Minimum $425 and $225 For a Single cord.

203-376-2805 SEASONED hardwood, pickup or local delivery. Cut & split.

Approx 16-18in (mostly 18). $225/cord; $145/half cord.

203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buying estate items - entire contents. CF Monroe Wavecrest, Matzow Paintings, Old Dolls, China & Glass 203-639-1002 Always Buying 1 Item to the Entire Contents of Estates Antique, Gold, Costume Jewelry, Furniture & So Forth.

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

203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical.

Anything old & unusual.

Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431

WW II Military Items

203-238-3308

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR Penco, pearl inlaid fingerboar. $100, 860-682-4435 LOVESEAT Small, ivory, clean, $45. Can deliver.

860-682-4435 PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Beginning to Advanced Levels Welcome. Certified Music Teacher. Over 10 yrs prof exp.

Call Mark 203-235-1546 Openings Available

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

SERVICES OFFERED

Voice Lessons

Anvil Place Apts.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

New Britain Newly constructed 2 bedroom apts for active adults over 55.

$900-$925.

Fully applianced with washer/dryer. Wall to wall carpet, central air, parking garage, community room, elevators.

FIRST MONTH RENT FREE! Please call 860-257-1330 or 860-223-0546

All Ages and Levels Welcome

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail.

Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 I Want Your Junk Pete In The Pickup 203-886-5110

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 FENCING Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert.

Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW!” CT Reg #631942 203 886-8029

JUNK REMOVAL CARPENTRY

MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs.

No Job Too Small.

CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678 REPAIRS Large or Small. Stairs, railing, interior, exterior, entry door & window replacement done by owner. Also provide addition, finish bsmnt, decks & complete home improvements.

Free est. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

Over 25 years experience.

Call today for free estimates.

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

MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW!” CT Reg #631942 203 886-8029

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! FALL Clean-up & LEAF Removal Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmt, Gar, Yard, Appliances. Free Est 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING O LD T UB N E W T UB . CO M Tub & Tile Resurfacing, Kitchen Cabinet Spraypainting. #553512 1-800-NEWTUB2 BBB A+ Rated

HEATING & COOLING

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

CHILD CARE

JUMPIN’ BEANS DAY SCHOOL - OPENINGS AVAILABLE INFANT- SCHOOL AGE. HOURS OF OPERATION 7-6 MON-FRI. SECURE DOORS, SECURITY CAMERAS. CT CARE 4 KIDS ACCEPTED. #13763.

PHONE: 203-265-1544

COMPUTER SERVICES

ENSCOPE Computers Sets up your system, internet, wireless network, adds software, hardware. Only $59.00+Tax. Inhome Service includes 30 minutes of customer instruction.

Call us today! 860-938-7139

DON’T Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings.

Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-3798944 #400335-S1

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD YARD Clean-up, Brush, Branches & LEAF REMOVAL. Bsmnt, Gar, Appl’s, Furniture & junk removal.

203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

PLUMBING

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

LANDSCAPING

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr Service Benny Medina 203-909-1099

ROOFING

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455 EXTREME ROOFING Including All Types of Home Improvements.

CT#628714 Habla Espanol. Call Joe 860-573-0642 HOME Solutions $500 off a new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal available 20% off w/ neighbors. Great prices, free estimates. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148

DE CA LANDSCAPING ● Patios & Walks ● Leaf Removal ● Snow Plowing We provide reliable service.

(203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

DE CA Home Improvement Kitchen & Bath Flooring, Painting Roofing & Siding We provide reliable service.

(203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

EXTREME LANDSCAPING Fall Cleanups, Vac Truck, Hedge Trim & more. Snowplowing. Com /Res. Great rates. Free estimates. Call Walter 203-619-2877

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d.

203-265-0730,CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com

LEAF & YARD CLEAN-UP Curb side pick-up, Tree & Brush Removal. No job too big or small. 203-530-4447

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FALL CLEAN-UP

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN-1 BR. Extra large. Heat & HW incl. All appls, W&D. lg yd, park. $875. 860-828-8114

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

V. NANFITO Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 WINTER Specials- Roofing, Siding, Windows. We do it all.

ALEX Home Improvement. Free est. 203-631-8810 CT#583177

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 BR, off st parking, new carpet, paint, and appliances. $625/month Security & ref. Section 8 approved. Call (203) 687-2032 MERIDEN 1 BR, Spacious 2nd fl.

WD Hookups. Exc conditon Hardwood floors $650 per month plus utilities (860) 338-3475 MERIDEN 1,2,3 & 4 Bds apts, 570 Broad St , starting at $ 625.

Just renovated, new kitchens, floors & fresh paint. No pets.

Sec & ref . Mike 203-537-6137

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking.

203-639-8751

203-237-0350 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS

MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs.

No Job Too Small.

CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678 Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

I Want Your Junk Pete In The Pickup 203-886-5110

HANDYPERSONS

CT Reg #606277.

Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured.

Please call Renata Home 860828-1338 Cell 860-796-5222

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert.

Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

SIDING

HOUSE CLEANING

GUTTERS

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d.

203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 www.jbooberconstruction.com

GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

CT Reg. #516790

V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

SNOW PLOWING HOME Solutions $500 off a new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal available 20% off w/ neighbors. Great prices, free estimates. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991 SALT - $130 per Yard. Sand/salt 7:2 DOT mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% Calcium chloride icemelt - Safest for concrete! $16.50 per 50lb. bag.

Pallet prices available. 24/7.

Call 203-238-9846

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

Storm Clean-Up RICK’S affordable Tree limb, brush piles, tree, & under-brush removal. No job too big or small. 17 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

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For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express. Call (203) 634-3933 to order your Record-Journal subscription today.

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden 3 BR & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed.

Starting @$850 Call 203-240-4688 MER Large 1BR, Large kitchen. hardwood flrs, appliances, coin op laundry. Many updates.

Heat & HW incl. No pets. $835/mo + sec. (203) 626-2320 MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 2BR, 2nd Fl $950 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR, 1st flr. LR, kitc., bath. Stove, fridge incl. Big backyard. Water incl. $750/mo. Sect.

8 approved. No pets 860-944-4132 MERIDEN -1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $800 -$900/mo. + utils.

No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large,2 BR Luxury Condos.

Laundry. No pets. $875 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 BR Off-street parking. Wall to Wall carpets, appls, $765 Per Month. Heat & HW included. No pets. Sec & refs required. Call 203-238-7133

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month.

Heat & HW incl.

Off street parking 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month.

Heat & HW incl.

Off street parking 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month.

Heat & HW incl.

Off street parking 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl.

Lease, sec & refs. No pets.

203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 bdrm, 1st Fl for rent.

Off st parking, washer/dryer hook up. Call 203-223-0333, 860-990-8303 , or 203-685-2836 MERIDEN 2 Br, 1 1/2 Bath Townhouse. Completely remodeled, new stainless appl, W/D hk, off st parking. $1000. plus sec.

203-996-3279 or 203-314-6647.

MERIDEN 2 BRs, 3rd floor. 433 Center Street. Off street parking. No pets. $700 plus 1 month security & refs. 203-213-9896 MERIDEN 3BR 1st fl off street parking. W/D hookup, porch, lrg yard. Newly renovated $1100 per mo plus sec. Call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN Available January 1.

3 Bedrooms, Second Floor.

Appliances. $900/mo + 1 mo. sec.

Section 8 Approved (203) 537-7446 for details MERIDEN furnished studio , free utilities, fully equip kitchen, on site laundry. 30 day min length of stay. $799. mnth plus tax.

Call Frank Chase 860-989-7205 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $595 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee required.

No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1 bath, newly renovated. Eastgate Commons. $750/mo. Section 8 & MHA approved. Call (203) 889-8700 MERIDEN- Nice Renovated 2 Br. 18 Kensington Ave. No pets. $825. per mo, deposit , credit & references. Call 203-238-1890 MERIDEN- West side, 2 BR, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec.

Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $950 / mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN-2RM Efficiency. $550. mo + 1 mo. sec. & refs. Call 203213-8639 or 203-631-0105

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Thursday, December 29, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen Advertisement

The Career Tribune www.werecycle.com

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Your Source for Excellent Career Opportunities

Extra! Extra! Great job opportunities available at Meriden Company Who: You!

Time: 3p-7p

This job fair will allow you to talk, face-to-face, about this excellent job opportunity which includes, great benefits, competitive pay and a progressive, environmentally conscious workplace.

When: 12/9, 12/16, 12/21, 1 2 / 29

Applications can be filled out onsite.

What: Job Fair for those interested in working in a fast paced, cutting edge manufacturing environment with a consistent upward trajectory.

Where: WeRecycle!

500 South Broad St. Meriden, CT 06450 What to bring: Your resume and a good attitude!

Seeking qualified applicants with experience in Warehousing, Material Handler, Shipping & Receiving, Machine Operation, Safety, Process Coordination etc…

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Directions: www.werecycle.com see contact : Connecticut/Directions APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN-Centrally located prvt & clean. 3Rms. $675/ mo Lease & sec dep req. No pets. 203-238-9772 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 Room Efficiency. Ideal for seniors and all others. Near I-84. $140/wk.

Includes Heat & HW, A/C, Appliances. No smoking. Sec dep & refs req. 860-620-0025 SOUTHINGTON 1900 sq. ft.

Duplex, 4 BRs, 2 1/2 baths, granite tops in kitchen. $1600.

860-621-4766 or 860-518-4514 WALLINGFORD 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, 1st Fl, lg all new! 86 Meadow St. $1200. (203) 537-1772 WALLINGFORD 5 ROOMS 2 Bdrms. Convenient location.

W/D hookup. Off-street parking. 203-269-1865 WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse. Full basement. WD hookup. Private entrance. Off street parking. Walk to school. $850 /mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597 WALLINGFORD- 2 BR, 3rd Floor Off-street parking 104 Meadow Street $900 Includes Utilities 203-530-1840

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-1 BR, 2nd Floor Large Rooms Off-street Parking $800 Includes utilities 203-530-1840 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101 WALLINGFORD. 24 Meadow St. 1st FL, 2 BR, 1 bath, tile & new carpet, laundry rm, Lrg, clean & beautiful. $875/mo + sec.

203-537-1772 WLFD. 2BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, appl’d kit., 3000SF, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv.

East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv.

East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

Meriden 460 Sq Ft barn for storage only. So Broad St. No vehicles & heat. Asking $250. per month. Call Peter 617-696-9390

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD-$379,900 Cont/Col private 4BR 3BA home set on 2.14 acres Boasts a remodeled kit w/granite and lime stone flooring, open floor plan, formal DR w/french doors and hardwood flrs, FR w/double sided fp & sunken living room. Call Sue Farone 203-265-5618 MERIDEN-$315,000 3BR, 2.5 bath Colonial on cul-de-sac in So. Meriden. Very spacious open fl plan is perfect for entertaining. Has walk-out bsmt, great size bdrms, & nice yard. Call Toni 203-235-3300

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

WALLINGFORD-$49,900 Quiet and affordable! Located in Yalesville Square this home offers and open floor plan, eatin kitchen, 2 beds w/2 full baths, nice yard area, 2 car driveway, 1998 titan model.

Nicky Waltzer at 203-265-5618

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

HELP WANTED APPRENTICES/JOURNEYMEN Minimum 2 years experience.

Please call OJ Mann Electric (203) 250-8715 ARC of Meriden - Wallingford needs FT/PT/Per Diems for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift Direct Support Professionals to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities in the community, agency programs & group homes. CPR, First Aid & Med Cert preferred.

Valid CT Driver’s License, HS Diploma or GED, recent eval & employer refs req. Background, drug test & physical screening. Apply 200 Research Parkway, Meriden. No phone calls please.

Looking for a friend?

Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

HELP WANTED DRIVER Experienced Reefer Drivers & Independent Contractors needed for Regional Positions.

Top of the line equipment and plenty of freight. Call Today!

877-491-1112 or www.primeinc.com DRYCLEANER expanding. Looking for dependable & personable candidates for PT & FT positions. Apply at Jenny K’s Cleaners, 198 West Main St, Meriden or call 860-967-7333 MASSAGE Therapist Part Time.

Saturdays a must. Apply Catherine & Company Salon & Spa, 710 East Main St., Meriden (203) 238-0844 QC INSPECTOR Experience with metal stamping required.

1st shift. Competitive wages & benefits. Apply at Companion Industries, 891 West Queen St. Southington CT 06489 SERVICE TECHNICIAN Local oil co. seeking F/T service tech. Min. B-2 and A/C exp. required. 401K, medical & paid Vac. Send resume to: Kevin@romanoil.com Or call 203-235-3371

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year 2012 Open New Years Eve 7-7 Open New Years Day 8-6 GIFT CARDS Always Available.

Remember We Cater!

See our menu online @ rogersmarketplace.com or pick-up one in the store!

See our Holiday Flyer in store or online to stock-up on our Holiday Seafood Extravaganza! Prices good thru 12/31/11.

Enjoy these Selected Features: Jumbo EZ Peel Raw Shrimp, 16-20 count, 2 lb. Bag.............$19.88 Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp, 26-30 count, 2 lb. Bag ...... $20.88

4 Days Only!

Use Our Bonus HolidayCoupon for

Extra Savings

EnjoyOur Famous

SURF & TURF SPECIAL Approximately 1.25 lbs.

Order Early!

A Sellout Every Year!

2 Thick Cut Beef Tenderloin Filet Mignon Steaks or 2 Thick Cut Boneless Strip Steaks, approx. 1.5 lbs.

7.00

$

25.99 Each Baby Back Pork Ribs in our Meat Dept. ............... $2.99 lb. Full Rack Adirondack Seltzer, 1 Liter Bottles, Asst. Vars. ......... 5/$3.00 + Deposit

with 4 of our Extra Large Stuffed Shrimp - Ready to Cook Just

Your Total Value Store Is Now Helping You

Save Money On Gas Too! when you spend $35 or more on one purchase this week. It’s easy, just bring your receipt to Simone’s Mobil, our neighbor next door on the Chamberlain Highway and they will deduct 20¢ per gallon on one purchase. 1 per person cannot be combined with other offers.

Roger’s and Simone’s are teaming up to bring value to our loyal customers once again!!

We appreciate your patronage!

SAVE

$

Save

20

¢

on a purchase of $60.00 or more Cannot be combined with other offers. Excludes cigarettes, beer or lottery tickets.

Good Dec. 29, 2011 - Jan. 1, 2012

per gallon

Return your Roger’s handle bags to be used on your shopping order and we will refund

P/U #113

10 cents per bag used in that order • Gift Cards Always Available.

PRICES EFFECTIVE THURSDAY, 12/29/11 TO 1/1/12. visit us at www.rogersmarketplace.com • Kensington, CT • 45 Chamberlain Highway ph. 860.828.4157 fx. 860.828.8377 Store hours: Monday through Saturday 7 am-9 pm Sunday 7 am-7 pm • double manufacturer’s coupons - see store for details. Postage stamps. Mastercard, visa, discover, American express, Yankee 24, nyce NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES, ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT ITEMS ON SALE. NOT ALL ITEMS AVAILALBE AT ALL STORES.

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