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Volume 15, Number 49
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Storm clean-up involves thousands of trees, and dollars
Checking it twice
By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Citizen photo by Marsha Pomponio
Santino Sisti, 6, of Berlin visits with Santa at the Parks and Recreation Department’s Santa’s Parlor.
A massive clean-up, after an Oct. 30 snowstorm pulled down tons of trees and related debris, is underway. Public Works Director Art Simonian called the process the town is engaged in a “challenging time.” His department is receiving between 20 and 30 calls each day inquiring about the status of the brush removal. The clean-up began right after the storm hit, but it is a long haul to get it completed. “It’s a chore and a process,” Simonian said. The estimated cost will likely be between $500,000 and $750,000. About 75 percent of that should be covered by Federal Emergency Management Agency funds. He urged any residents, who have not done so, to get debris to the curb and to be aware that town and hired
Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence
Town dump trucks bring storm debris to staging areas until it can be chipped and hauled away. crews will be out working in neighborhoods for many more days. Cleaning up brush and debris is one part of the process and that is close to 50 percent done, Simonian said,
last week. Town crews are undertaking this portion of the work and are proceeding from west to east, as the west end of town was hit substan-
See Clean-up, page 6
Margot Paul returns as Nutcracker’s Clara
Berlin dancer Margot Paul will star as Clara in the 10th annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by the Ballet Theatre Company of West Hartford. Also in the cast, from Berlin, are Megan Leary, Louis Houle and Anastasia Houle. Margot and Megan are members of the Ballet Theatre Company’s Junior Company and attended rehearsal in New York City with the show’s professional dancers. This is Margot’s second year as Clara. The show features a cast of more than 60 performers along with professional dancers from Connecticut and New York City. Choreography is by Roman Baca. Lisa Fitzgerald, a member of Exit 12 Dance Company formerly with
the Nutmeg Ballet and Connecticut Ballet, will appear as the Sugar Plum Fairy. Her cavalier is Andrew Notarile, principal dancer with American Repertory Ballet and BalletMet. In Ballet Theatre Company’s 10 years of performing this holiday classic, over 400 dancers, ages four to adult, have performed in this Greater Hartford holiday tradition. Baca has introduced a few military touches. A former member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Baca served a combat role after his deployment to Fallujah, Iraq. A graduate of the Nutmeg Conservatory in CT and dancer with the Nutmeg Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, and the New Mexico Ballet, Baca takes the role of Colonel Drosselmeyer. The bal-
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Margot Paul as “Clara” with Roman Baca as Colonal “Drosselmeyer”. let opens in Drosselmeyer’s workshop as he creates a special gift a Nutcracker Soldier who comes to life for Clara. New this year will be Army Rangers to help Clara battle the Mouse King. Ballet Theatre Company is supported in part by the United Arts Campaign of the Greater Hartford Arts Council and the CT Office of the Arts, Department of Economic and Community Development. Performances are scheduled for See Ballet, page 8
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 8, 2011
Users’ guide to Indian cuisine encourages experimentation By Akanksha Singh Special to The Citizen
Photo by Akansksha Singh
Krishna Pandey, head cook at Haveli Indian Restaurant in Middletown. eating at an Indian restaurant. Head cook at Haveli India Restaurant in Middletown, Krishna Pandey explained, “When people unfamiliar with Indian cuisine dine at Haveli or any other Indian eatery, the first thing they should take into consideration is whether they would like to enjoy a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian meal.” While India has a much larger selection of vegetariSee Cuisine, page 7
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India is a diverse country, with a population second only to that of China. Each of its 28 states and seven Union territories has its own unique lan- Singh guage, traditions, and, most importantly, food. In fact, the cuisine from one province of India may be completely unknown to a person from another region. However, one thing that all Indian food has in common, is the use of varied spices to create rich flavors and aromas.
Berlin High School senior Kelly Kasulis said, “Indian food appeals to me because it utilizes strong spices that creates flavor unique from any other ethnic food I’ve tried. It differs from the bland, buttery repetition of ‘American food.’” Another BHS senior, Ashley Pulaski said, “I would definitely recommend [Indian food] to everyone I know. I would warn them that a variety of the dishes are a little spicy, and they would have to be careful. Anyone else that is up for an exciting new taste of a different culture would enjoy the wonderful flavors of India.” Like Kasulis and Pulaski, many Berlin residents enjoy Indian food. But many also wonder what to order when
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The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters awarded State Representative Joseph Aresimowicz (DBerlin/Southington) a 100 percent rating for his support and advocacy of environmental initiatives in their 2011 Environmental Scorecard. “It is possible to support positive environmental policies and to work for a strong economy that adds to our quality of life,” Aresimowicz said. “I thank the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for this recognition and for their good work.” “We must continue to improve the quality of our rivers, streams and inland water bodies, and to fund critical programs like open space and farmland preser-
vation,” Aresimowicz said. The annual environmental scorecard grades state lawmakers based on how they vote on significant environmental legislation. This year the scorecard grades legislators’ votes on 12 bills that came up during the 2011 legislative session. Formed in 1998, the bipartisan CTLCV works on laws that affect Connecticut’s air, water, wildlife, open space, transportation, energy choices, and health. Aresimowicz is a Deputy Speaker and serves on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Insurance and Real Estate and Veteran’s Committees.
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an items, there are many non-vegetarian options available as well. To help you become acquainted with the broad range of Indian food, below is a list of frequently ordered dishes at Indian restaurants. Haveli India Restaurant serves these as do other Indian restaurants in the area. You can check out Priya Indian Cuisine in Rocky Hill, Namaste Indian in Southington, and Taste of India in West Hartford. The ingredients to make these delicious foods can be purchased at a number of Indian grocery stores in surrounding areas. The closest one is India Mart, 1919 North Broad Street, Meriden. Additionally, Asia Grocers in Newington offers a variety of goods.
Biryani is a typical South Indian dish. It comes in vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties and typically consists of basmati rice, spices, and meat, fish, eggs, or vegetables. Butter chicken is the pride of Punjabi cuisine, a state in the northern part of India. To make this dish, chicken is marinated overnight in a mixture of yogurt and spices and cooked with a special sauce made of butter, tomato puree, and various spices that give the dish its unique flavor. A prominent South Indian vegetarian breakfast consists of idli, dosa, and vada with
sambar. The first three components are made of fermented, de-husked black lentils and rice. Sambar is a vegetable stew or chowder made with tamarind and toor dal, a type of lentil. Also from Punjab, palak paneer is a vegetarian delicacy that is an integral part of North Indian cuisine. It consists of cubes of paneer, which is similar to cottage cheese, in a curry sauce made of boiled spinach with spices. Pulaski said, “Since [palak paneer] was an odd shade of green, it did not seem appetizing to begin with. I am always up for something new and with [Akanksha’s] recommendation I tried it with high hopes. As [Akanksha] said, it was a flavor I was not familiar with, but [I] immediately loved it.” Chole bhature is a North Indian dish as well, and is thought to have originated in Punjab. It is a combination of Chole (chick peas in spicy gravy) and fried Indian bread called Bhatoora. Chole Bhature is also a common street food often eaten for breakfast in India.
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Berlin High School teacher David Bosso, Connecticut Teacher of the Year, met with Gov. Dannel Malloy last week. The governor invited Bosso, to his office at the Capitol, to congratulate him on this honor. Bosso will travel to Washington, D.C., in April 2012, where, along with other teachers who represent their states, he will be considered for National Teacher of the Year.
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Elizabeth Saunders, Christopher Dukes and Stewart Battle. The audience may join the choir in Christmas carols and the Hallelujah chorus. The event is open to the public; a free-will offering will be accepted. Childcare will be provided. For more information, call (860) 828-3637 or visit bethanycovenant.org.
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Berlin Congregational Tot Time is scheduled for every Thursday through Dec. 22 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for parents with children 1 to 5 years old at the Berlin Congregational Church. Craft time, play session, snacks and holiday parties. No preregistration is necessary.
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Obituaries Raymond Potvin
Raymond Armand Potvin, 79, of Kensington, the loving husband of Nancy A. (Dem e r s ) Potvin, died Nov. 28, 2011 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Hartford, the son of the late Armand and the late Louise (Bourassa) Potvin, he graduated from Hall High School in West Hartford, served in the U.S. Navy in Korea, and was coowner of Leo’s Kitchen and Stairs in New Britain. He was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington and St Jean Baptiste Societe in New Britain. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond A. Potvin Jr. and his wife Patti of Hanover, Mass., Robert J. Potvin and his wife Peggy of Kensington, Daniel M. Potvin and his wife Shelley of Venice, Fla. and Donald J. Potvin and his wife Donna of New Britain; a sister, Pauline Brignano of Farmington; 12 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Dec. 2, 2011 from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial was in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, New England Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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Obituaries Andrzej Lis
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Edith Bergeson Edith (Lindman) Bergeson, 97, of Canton and Boynton Beach, Fla., widow of Arthur W. Bergeson, passed away Nov. 24, 2011 in Boynton Beach, Fla. Born in Manchester, Edith is a former New Britain and Berlin resident of 63 years, until moving to Canton in 2004. She has been a part time Florida resident since the 1960’s. A graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1934,
MacDonald of Canton. Besides her husband Arthur, she was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Johnson and a brother, Warren Lindman. A Memorial Service was held Dec. 3, 2011at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Pine Meadow. Burial will be private in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, PO Box 27, Pine Meadow, CT 06061. The Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting the family with arrangements.
Edith helped run a poultry farm with her husband and sold eggs in Berlin. She was a former member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain. Family was very important to Edith and she especially treasured times with her grandsons and great-grandchildren. Surviving is a daughter, Doris Bryant and her husband Del Springer of Barkhamsted; two grandsons, Eric Bryant and his wife Jennifer of Kensington and Karl Bryant and his wife Allison of Wellington, Fla.; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Michael, Gage and Sunny Bryant; a brother-inlaw and sister-in-law, Russell and Ruth Bergeson of Boynton Beach; several nieces and nephews including Lorraine
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Nazera (Harb) Peters and the husband of Priscilla (Huard) Peters. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he was raised in Waterville, Maine where he was affiliated with St. Joseph Maronite Church. Ernest was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, moving to Connecticut in 1951. He was a self-employed contractor and was a member and an usher at St. Paul Church in Kensington. In addition to his wife, Ernest is survived by two daughters, Debra Aresco (James) of Glastonbury and Lois Rau (James) of Rochester, N.Y.; a sister, Sadie Pendexter; two brothers, George and Morris Peters all of Maine; grandchildren, Alison, Audrey, and Paige Aresco, Steven, John and Amy Rau, Craig and Todd Hunter; and two greatgrandchildren. Ernest was pre-deceased by a sister, Doris (Peters) Poirier. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 3, 2011 St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial, with Military Honors, was at the Veterans Cemetery.
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To the editor: The business of doing business is so different these days. Often, decisions are made for us during the tough times and the ripple effect cannot be avoided. Suspending Berlin Chamber operations is an unfortunate sign of the times. I am saddened that Chamber member businesses will not have an organization focused on driving commerce their way. I’m hopeful that exploring other options for chamber members will provide a secure, productive and profitable alignment. My experience and my time at the Chamber have allowed me to grow as an individual and a professional. I
have met and worked with so many great people and will forever be indebted to them. I would like to express my gratitude to the Berlin Chamber Board of Directors, Associate Directors, the Berlin business community, those who have volunteered their time for the Chamber, the Town of Berlin and especially the Berlin Chamber members for their continued support over the Chamber’s 58 years and during my 13 years here. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and a prosperous 2012. Katherine A. Fuechsel Executive Director
Good out of bad To the editor: Regarding the recent storm, a deep appreciation goes to the staff and shelter at McGee Middle School for providing three hot meals per day and a warm building. A special thanks to the food servers, the maintenance department and all
others involved. A seven day disaster turned into seven days of fun and laughter. Our sincere thanks to everyone, you were great. Helen and Joe Cimino Berlin
Charged up To the editor: I want to give hats off to the management and staff of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library for their excellent response to the loss of electricity in Berlin during the recent storm. Immediately Monday morning, they purchased and made available electrical power surge strips so that as many people as required were able to recharge their various electrical devices and access the internet via Wi-Fi. They set up long tables and chairs in as many locations as required and supplied coffee free of charge. The staff, very aware of the discomfort of Berlin’s
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Fabulous ’80s come alive at 30th reunion By Karen Brancato How can this be my 30th reunion when I’m only 39? I went to my 30th high school reunion, at the Holiday Inn in Enfield, the Friday after Thanksgiving. How did I get here? When I was in high school, 30 was old, and life after college was way off in the future. I had been to my 20th and enjoyed it but missed the 25th, so Iwas eager to attend this one. I guess I was so anxious to get there, I left a little early (or drove a little fast): I was the first to arrive,
other than Jacky our intrepid organizer. It was great to meet up with old friends I hadn’t seen in years and who I only contact online. But what was really amazing was getting to know people I hadn’t really known back then. In a class of almost 500 kids, it was easy to miss those who weren’t in my classes or in my small orbit of friends. I enjoyed matching Facebook photos to real-life people (helped by nametags, in large See Reunion, next page
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Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. CONTACT US Advertising: ........................(860) 620-5960 advertising@berlincitizen.com News and Sports: ...............(203) 317-2256 news@berlincitizen.com sports@berlincitizen.com Fax: .......................................(203) 639-0210 Marketplace:.......................(877) 238-1953 Published every Thursday. Delivered by mail to all of the homes and businesses in the two ZIP codes serving Berlin – 06037 and 06023. The Berlin Citizen is published by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. General Manager – Michael F. Killian
Karen Brancato, right, with classmate Nancy Sinacore Wright.
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Right here in town find the best holiday gifts ever By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
This season the “Small Business Saturday” concept got a big push with plenty of media attention. It came right after Black Friday and Cyber-Monday. But in case you missed it... “Small Business Saturday” a great idea — but any day is a good day to shop locally. Stores in Berlin add a lot to community life and where would you be without them? So give your favorite local business a gift this season and shop where you live. (Just as I sat down to write this piece last week, I got word the Berlin Chamber of Commerce was suspending its operations — another sign of how difficult it can be to survive, never mind thrive, with this tight economy. The message should be loud and clear. If we like to have places close to home to eat out, browse, get repairs and other services – we have to patronize them on a regular basis. How often we hear people say, when a business closes, “I always meant to stop in there.”) Back to the subject at hand – great gifts that you know will be appreciated.
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print , of course). Squeals of delight and flurries of hugs as people discovered and rediscovered each other were common. Some people hung out in familiar groups: football players, an old neighborhood, a group who had also gone to parochial school together. And other groups were a mix: the band kid, the cheerleader, the quiet kid, the one in drama. Adding to the evening’s fun were a caricaturist, a photo area complete with hats, boas and other props, and a reunion of our Senior Talent Night band, Lazy Blaze (now called Gray Matters). It’s funny how as you get older, some things change but some things remain the same. I’m not quite as self-
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Wreaths and more are in store at Sharon Elizabeth florist on Mill Street. Those among us who are getting up there in age do not want any more stuff. Gift cards for goods and services are a much better choice than more clutter. Kids say they like cash, but you want to at least have a little input into their shopping experiences, so again, gift cards or certificates are a great choice. For your spouse or other loved ones — you know how fussy they are — and who wants to run back to the mall to do an exchange? Try a gift certificate
and see how easy pleasing can be. Here are ideas for less traditional gift certificates – we’re sure your local merchant will be happy to help you even if they do not typically have gift cards. How about gift certificates for hair salon services, good for men and women, you can select anything from one haircut to a full-on makeover. A trip to the barber or beauty parlor is an ongoing need. Of course, the mani-pedi is popular and massage therapy is
a great option, too. Everyone should appreciate a gift certificate for work on his or her vehicle; oil change, detailing, general services or new tires. Or how about a gift certificate for yard services, snow plowing, raking, junk hauling, gutter-cleaning? How about tree removal! Help with other maintenance chores are worth looking into, too. A gift certificate for computer help is a possibility for your technology impaired relative.
conscious as I was as a teen, but I still wanted to look decent and have people recognize me. I was going stag but didn’t want to walk in alone, so I met up with a friend, Nancy Sinacore Wright, who was also going solo. I spent a lot of time thinking about what to wear and even ordered a new blouse (but ended up wearing one I bought last year). I wasn’t the only one: another girl started a thread on Facebook asking what others were wearing. You can tell it’s a “girl” concern: the guys who replied said things like they were going to wear a Speedo. Thank goodness they were just kidding and no one really showed up in a very small European-style bathing suit! The other thing that changes but comes around again: hairstyles. There was a large video screen in front
of the room, which played the DVD of the yearbook (which you could conveniently buy out in the lobby). It was what you call “a blast from the past”, seeing all those photos up on the screen. What struck me is that a lot of the girls in our class wore their hair straight and long, parted in the middle. Looking at my son’s high school yearbook last year when he graduated, many of the girls had their hair the same way. At the reunion, it was nice to see more of a diversity of styles - though I’m glad to say that the big ‘80’s hair is not back in vogue. The night was such a universal hit, some of us were talking about the next reunion already. The class before us is getting together to celebrate their 50th birthdays, instead of waiting five
years for the next party. We think that is a great idea and may borrow it. So, all in all, it was a great trip down memory lane. Along the way, I made some sweet new memories too, complete with photos. It was nice to see that it didn’t matter what you looked like, what you wore, how much hair you had (or didn’t have), what you do, if you’re married or single or somewhere in between. We have something in common and just went from there. We talked and laughed and ate and danced and took pictures. In a word: fabulous! (Karen Branacato is a Berlin resident and frequent contributor to The Citizen. She graduated from Enrico Fermi High School in 1981.)
Eating out is always a welcome break, especially in winter when getting out of the house is a good option. Dinner out is great, but how about a gift certificate for those in-between meals: coffee, breakfast, pizza, lunch, hot dogs, or dessert? Local markets, specialty shops, Chinese, Mexican, pastry and snack shops are all possibilities. How about a dance, exercise, yoga or other recreational class? A gym membership or personal trainer sessions could be a great choice for the right person. A gift certificate to a local florist means the recipient can either treat his or herself or save it for a special occasion to pass along to someone else. And florists, these days, don’t just sell flowers. Consignment stores are a possibility, too, especially if you need a unique gift or a trinket to include with a gift certificate. Look through the advertisers in today’s edition and think about the local businesses you’re glad are in Berlin – then get shopping, only two weeks and two days left until Christmas.
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citizens, did everything humanly possible to see to the comfort of each and every citizen as best as they could. In addition, they kept the children’s programs operating on schedule. Well above and beyond. Thanks for making a difficult situation better. Ginny Steele Berlin
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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Dec. 12: Unbreaded veal parmesan, tri-colored penne pasta, Italian green beans, Italian bread, fruit sherbet. Tuesday, Dec. 13: BBQ pork ribs, oven sweet potato fries, seasoned turnip greens, corn muffin, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Dec. 14: Spinach, mushroom, orange slice salad, stuffed chicken with broccoli and cheese baked potato, roasted winter vegetables, relish plate, Rudi roll, key lime pie. Thursday, Dec. 15: Lentil soup with oyster crackers, creamy baked macaroni and cheese with hot dog, seasoned garden vegetables, whole wheat bread, lemon pudding. Friday, Dec. 16: Cheeseburger with sautéed onions, oven potato wedges, pineapple cabbage slaw, ice cream social.
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AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 1:15 pm at the Senior Center. The Christmas program will feature the Berlin High School Madrigal Singers. Refreshments will be served.
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
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The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled a flu clinic for Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Berlin residents are welcome to attend. For more information, call (860) 721-2822 or visit www.ccthd.org.
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CT Girl Scouts have set up Sharing Trees to benefit the Klingberg Family Center and the Ledgecrest Nursing Home. Each tree is decorated with a gift request and will remain on display through Dec. 20 so items can be delivered in time for Christmas. Trees are located at Webster Bank on Main Street; Webster Bank on Webster Square; Farmington Bank and Liberty Bank, both on Farmington Avenue. From left: Kelly Sparmer, Carli Michaud, Megan DeGroff and Kaylin DeGroff. The girls are members of Cadette troop 66497 and Junior troop 66332.
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Girls hoop hopes to make up in heart what it lacks in size Coach: ‘This year’s team should be exciting to watch’ By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin High School girls basketball team was slated to open its season Wednesday night against E.O. Smith. The following takes a look at the 2011-12 Lady Redcoats. Coach: Sheila King (8th year). Assistants: Ken Skoglund, Todd Lentini. Last season: The Lady Redcoats capped their regular season with a nine-game win streak and garnered the No. 8 seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament. There, the locals fell to top seed Bacon Academy, 52-41, in the quarterfinals and ended the season with a mark of 18-7. Key losses: Jessica Sczcepanik, Alyssa Barrett, Stephanie LaPierre, Monique St. Jarre. This year: Berlin returns a solid core, including its second leading scorer last winter, Chelsea Vujs. Vujs, a senior, averaged 7.7 points pergame last year and led the team in assists (50) and steals (68). Also, the guard/forward collected 105 rebounds. Junior guard Ashley Malloy is another key returnee. As a sophomore, Malloy scored 7.4 points per-night and ended the year with a hefty 63 steals. Working with Malloy in the backcourt are other veterans, seniors D.D. Barrett and
Paige Owens. The Lady Redcoats also have some experience in the post in sophomore Hallie Nygren. Others expected to contribute for Berlin this season are Courtney Trzasko, Kailene Rampone, Paige Young, Alicia Maule and Brittany Sullivan. Outlook: The Lady Redcoats are a fast, athletic bunch, with a deep bench. The locals are a young squad, however, and don’t have much in the way of height. Still, Coach King expects to contend for the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championship, and to advance deep into the state tournament. “This year’s team should be exciting to watch,” said King. “All of the players are solid athletes who complement each other’s play. They are unselfish and have a great sense of team chemistry. They play with confidence and with great tenacity.” Berlin has advanced beyond the first round of the state tournament four years in a row. Photo by Matt Leidemer
Chelsea Vujs, pictured, did a little of everything for the Berlin High School girls basketball team last year, and the Lady Redcoats expect even more out of the senior this time around.
Redcoats didn’t listen to prognosticators By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen For a squad that prognosticators believed wouldn’t do much this season, the new-look Redcoats ended the year with quite a list of accomplishments. Undeterred by detractors, the Berlin High School football team chalked up 10 victories this fall, and along the way, claimed its third straight Central Connecticut Conference Division III title and qualified for the CIAC Class M state playoffs. There, the young Redcoats knocked off Cheney Tech, 28-14, before running Photo by Matt Leidemer
Berlin High School’s Kevin Main gets tripped up by a Ansonia defender Saturday in the semifinals of the CIAC Class M state playoffs.
into a buzz saw in the semifinals. The locals fell to Ansonia, 48-14, Saturday to cap their 2011 campaign with a mark of 10-2. Clearly, BHS coach John Capodice is not reeling from the Ansonia defeat. “With all the inexperience we had, the youth, I don’t think anyone had any idea what was going to happen this season,” said Capodice. “To win 10 ball games, another CCC championship, and get into a semifinal game; it was a terrific year. We couldn’t be prouder of the kids and the coaches.” And the Redcoats did it all with just two returning starters and a sophomore behind center, Mitch Williams, who completed 111 passes for 1,618 yards and 14 touchdowns. Sophomore linebacker Anthony Duong earned a starting spot as well.
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Minutemen find a home
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The Berlin Youth Wrestling program has been searching for a new home since the closure of the old Knights of Columbus Hall by the Town of Berlin. The Minutemen were looking for something that would hold wrestling mats, and parents. But no space presented itself within Berlin. So the Berlin Wrestling Club Board looked outside the boundaries of town, and found a home in Middletown for the 2011-12 season. The program will be held at 20 Tuttle Place, right off of Route 3. Minutemen coach Roger
Moss said: “We really wanted to keep things in Berlin, but the schools don’t work for our program due to the space our mats take up, and the gymnasiums are being used for basketball. We also lost two weeks of practice last year due to school closures when it was clear at 5:30 p.m. when we
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Plenty of plot lines in CIAC football playoffs By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
While Berlin won’t be among the teams playing this Saturday, this year’s CIAC football championship games may well be the most attractive set of games in years. There are fascinating subplots to most of the games, too. In Class LL, the team widely acknowledged to be the state’s best going in, the Xavier Falcons of Middletown, will undoubtedly be facing the best team they have seen this season in Staples of Westport. But more than that, the last time Xavier lost a game was to Staples in the 2009 playoffs. Since then Xavier has won 25 games in a row. In 2010, the Falcons had some scares, in-
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with 13 TDs. However, next fall, the Redcoats appear poised to have another big year, as they will return eight starters on offense and nine on defense. “I think the bar has been set, once again. In 2012 we’re going to want to do a little bit better,” said Capodice, who has led BHS to the playoffs in seven of his eight years at the helm.
letic Conference (FCIAC) or the Southern Connecticut Conference (SCC). Staples is the FCIAC’s best and Xavier is the SCC’s best. Looks like high drama – and a lot of fun. The Xavier vs. Staples game will be the finale of the weekend with kickoff at 5:30 on Saturday at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The FCIAC vs. SCC drama will see Act I in the game that precedes the LL clash when the SCC’s No. 2 team, Hand of Madison, takes on the FCIAC’s No. 2 club, New Canaan, for the L crown. In the semis, Hand knocked off Masuk, just about everybody’s No. 2 team, and did it in style, 35-14. New Canaan came from 24-7 down to beat the Central Connecticut Conference’s best team, previously unbeaten Windsor. Masuk, which breezed through its regular season, struggled against another SCC team in its playoff opener before pulling away from a 14-14 halftime tie to win 28-14 over North Haven. The SCC thinks it plays the best football. Maybe that will be validated Saturday. The hope around here was that Berlin could somehow make it to the M final, but undefeated Ansonia took
care of that possibility by hammering the Redcoats, 4814. Berlin had a 9-1 regular season, but the truth is the Redcoats weren’t tested very much. The CCC, which has a habit of playing annual musical chairs with its football schedule, dealt Berlin a good hand this fall. That’s not Berlin’s fault: you play the teams the league tells you to play. But clearly there was no one on Berlin’s schedule the likes of Ansonia. But to be fair, there aren’t many teams as good as Ansonia on most team’s schedules. By the way, the CCC had seven of its 32 teams qualify for the postseason, but turned in a not so hot 3-7 record. In Class M, Ledyard of the Eastern Connecticut Conference, a team with a tournament pedigree, will take on Ansonia at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Ansonia has been to more playoffs than any team in the state. The Chargers are the high school football equivalent of the New York Yankees and they have a legitimate superstar in running back Arkeel Newsome, who is a mere sophomore. Ledyard likes to play ball control and features a very good ground game. They had
better be successful at it because if the Colonels don’t keep the ball away from the Chargers, they’ll be in trouble. The S pairing Friday at 6:30 p.m. also has an interesting subplot. Holy Cross plays in the Naugatuck Valley League – as does Ansonia – and clearly is the NVL’s second best team. The Crusaders blasted HaddamKillingworth 42-14 in the opening round, but had to fight for their lives against Valley Regional. Holy Cross won the game, kicking a field goal in the final minute to break a 14-14 tie, then put the game away by returning an interception for a pick six a few seconds later. The question will be: Which of the two games is the real Holy Cross? In Cromwell, the Crusaders will be facing a highpowered offense. Cromwell quarterback Anthony Morales, the school’s topranked student, can play quarterback for just about anybody. He averages over 300 yards passing per game. Holy Cross is favored, based on the strength of its Class M, L and LL schedule. But Cromwell can light up
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“It’s very difficult for a sophomore to start in a competitive varsity program like ours. Both of those guys did a wonderful job throughout the season and are going to be excellent players,” said Capodice. “There were a lot of kids who stepped into varsity roles, who might not have been ready, but we didn’t have anybody else; you can only go with who gets off the bus. And they did an outstanding job maturing throughout the season and playing at a varsity level.” Capodice praised the work junior cornerback Kyle Young turned in down the stretch. Junior two-way starter Kevin Main is another player who exceeded expectations. “And there are a lot of others,” said Capodice. Junior linebacker Wojtus Zak led the team with 67 tackles. Main, a defensive back, was next in line with 61 takedowns. Berlin loses nine players to graduation, including threeyear starter Tommy Undercuffler, a two-way starter who compiled more than 1,500 yards this season to go along
cluding a three-point win over Hillhouse, a one-touchdown win over Shelton, and tough games in the postseason against Glastonbury and Trumbull. But not this season. Xavier has blasted its way through its 12 games, winning every one easily. Indeed, Xavier has trailed just once, and only for a little over a minute. That came in the semifinal win over Norwalk when the Bears held a brief 7-6 first-quarter lead. But the final score of that one was 55-14. So much for suspense. Besides the reality that the last team to beat the Falcons was Staples, the other subplot is this is yet another round in the ongoing debate over which league is the best in the state, the Fairfield County Interscholastic Ath-
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
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Jiggle Fun Run – Jingle Fun Run, a 1-mile run in Timberlin Park, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is one new, unwrapped toy to benefit Toys
Iris is a stunning beauty with a sparkling personality. A local farmer noticed this cat recently and when he fed her, she ran to him and jumped in his arms. Iris is approximately one year old. For more information about Iris or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. 4 Tots. Refreshments will be served. Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware,
bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories and the Leather Man. Bring your old Berlin photos to be scanned. Watch local history inspired DVDs and share your memories.
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can Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, has scheduled a food drive to benefit the Berlin food pantry at its weekly “all you can eat” pasta supper. Supper is served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is welcome. A discount on your supper will be applied depending on the number of donations you bring. 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. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Guests are
invited to attend any meeting. For more information, call Ryan Zelek at (860) 9445222.
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College funding program – Berlin High School guidance department has scheduled “How to Pay for College” on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school media center. Charles Wareham of LPL Financial will discuss how the financial aid systems works, methods of funding and more. For more information, call the guidance department at (860) 828-6577.
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Guys & Dolls – Mooreland Hill School Fine Arts has scheduled a student production of Guys & Dolls for Friday, Dec. 16. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a display of student artwork and a silent auction. The musical begins at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (860) 223-6428 or visit www.mooreland.org.
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Obituaries Robert Spiegel Robert Spiegel of Kensington, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on May 2, 1934, lived and subsequently died. Most of his noteworthy accomplishments happened in said middle part. A Professor Emeritus in the English department at Central Connecticut State University, Robert had the rare distinction in his career of receiving five grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Over the course of 43 years of teaching, he introduced countless neophytes to the wonders of the well-written word, passionately teaching the likes of Dostoyevsky, Vonnegut, Gogol, Gibson and virtually everyone in between. The final, and an immensely popular course he taught, was
that of the literature of baseball. This was thinly veiled therapy to alleviate the trauma he sustained from coaching arguably the worst little league team in recorded (or unrecorded) history and from the sufferings he endured from 40 years as a devout Mets fan. Robert was a frequent Op Ed contributor to the Hartford Courant and New York Times, the latter of which, much to his chagrin, seemed to have long since relaxed the standards of its crossword puzzle. Also known to pen a poignant letter on subjects deserving, Robert was awarded the annual “Letters Writer Award” by the Hartford Courant in 1997. In addition to his university teachings, he also led popular book group discussions at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The son of Nathan and Kate Spiegel, Robert is survived by the love of his life, his wife Ursula; his daughter Lisa Billa and her husband
Jayadev Billa, of San Jose, Calif., parents of his grandsons Vishal, Vivek and Tejasvin and his son Jeff (who if nothing else to show from his lineage, inherited his father’s sardonic sense of humor) and his wife Vivian Yu, who ambitiously reside on Ambergris Caye in Belize. In addition to his immediate family, he is survived by his father in law, Dr. Gerald Blank and his wife Deenie; his brother-in-law Hellmut Herdey and his wife Karin; his brother-in-law Dr. Michael Blank and his wife Dr. Marlene Eisenberg; his sister-in-law Naomi Blank; niece Lilo; nephews Chris, Elijah and Isaac and his dear cousin Edward Solomon. Robert was predeceased by his parents; his brother Charles; his mother-in-law Lilo Blank and his niece Dawn. Also departed before him were a bevy of beagles, all eternally loyal to their benevolent master, if not lacking a tad in their own in-
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The Central Connecticut Health District and Hartford Hospital/Connecticut Children’s Medical Center’s Trauma Institute Prevention Center are implementing a fall prevention program, A Matter of Balance. The program is funded by Hartford Hospital’s Jefferson House in Newington. A Matter of Balance is designed to help older adults deal with their concerns about falling and increase their physical activity. The program is looking for coaches to help participants become confident about managing falls by increasing their strength and finding ways to reduce falls and decrease their fear of falling. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in eight, two hour sessions. A Matter of Balance
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Volunteers Continued from page 22 coaches should have good communication and interpersonal skills. They should be enthusiastic and have a willingness to lead small groups of older adults. Coaches also need to be able to perform a range of motion and low-level endurance exercises. Coaches need to attend eight hours of coach training and earn A Matter of Balance Certification. They must also attend two and a half hours of coach training update annually. This person must agree to coach two Matter of Balance classes within one year of certification. A small stipend for the training and classes will be provided. For more information, contact Hilary Norcia at (860) 665-8571.
Football Continued from page 19 the scoreboard. This game might be a track meet. If you’re going to The Rent, remember to bring your wallet. Parking isn’t free and the ticket prices for the game are hefty: $10 for adults and $5 for students. Heck, you can buy a bleacher seat at Yankee Stadium for those prices. You can also buy a suite that seats 20 for a mere $500 at The Rent and can pay more to have a catering service feed you and your guests. High school games ain’t what they used to be, Virginia.
Road to Recovery The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments, through its Road to Recovery program. Treatments patients are often too sick to drive. A cancer patient who receives radiation therapy might require between 20 to 30 trips to the clinic within six weeks. Chemotherapy patients might receive weekly treatments for up to a year. Volunteers receive training, orientation and are asked to volunteer for at least one hour, one day, once a month. The Road to Recovery program will match drivers’ availability with the needs of patients. For more information or to volunteer, contact Bonnie Baldwin at (203) 563-1529 or bonnie.baldwin@cancer.org. One last thing. Since New Britain coach Tebucky Jones and Berlin coach John Capodice have likely scratched each other’s names off their Christmas Card lists, and since Xavier beats Middletown like a drum on Thanksgiving – and there are rumblings in the Forest City that the days of that rivalry may be numbered – here’s a thought. How about Class L Middletown and Class M (almost L) Berlin play each other on Turkey Day and Class LL Xavier and Class LL New Britain – the largest high school in the state – play on Thanksgiving? Make sense? Like I said, just a thought.
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A-1 LANDSCAPING Clean ups, hedge trimming, tree service, masonry, mulching, gardening. Immediate service avail. 203-706-2347 CT Reg #612706
EXTREME LANDSCAPING Fall Cleanups, Vac Truck, Hedge Trim & more. Snowplowing. Com /Res. Great rates. Free estimates. Call Walter 203-619-2877
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
LANDSCAPING
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
WORK Low/House burned down. Happy to provide 100% honest & moral integrity on all projects. #572776 CALL BEN (203) 921-9627
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) LAB Puppies Black and Yellow. Ready to go. Reg. Also Boxer/ English Bulldog Pups. Ready for Xmas. Taking deposits. Adorable! (860) 329-4210
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.
Appliance Repairs
Will Deliver
203-284-8986
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FURNITURE & APPLIANCES FOR SALE: Office equipment including desks, file cabinets, etc call 860-349-1715, 360-E Main Street, Durham, CT LG Stainless Steel Smooth Top Stove Less than 2 years old. $265 Call for details (203) 676-9048
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE BLOWER New 18 volt 120 mph Extra battery. $40. 860 620-3151 BOY’S Moto Bicycle-Helmet inc. Excellent condition. $30. Call 203-237-0412 FREE Horse Manure Call 203-599-8915 LEATHER coat, Schott, black Size 38. $50 203-265-3726
MURRAY LAWN TRACTOR 12HP, with deck and Rear bagger. $350. Needs brake repair. TORO LAWN TRACTOR 10HP, Deck, cuts fine. No hood. $200. (203) 269-3837 OLYMPUS ZOOM XB 70 3870mm film camera $20 203909-0445
1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE
$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buys Estates, Old Jewelry, Lamp Parts, Old Frames, Trains, Figurines, Pottery, Napier. Any old items. 203-639-1002 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
Steel Buildings Reduced Factory Inventory
DEE’S ANTIQUES
30x36 – Reg $15,850 Now $12,600 36x58 – Reg $21,900 Now $18,800
Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
866-609-4321 Source: 1N0
203-235-8431
VCR - working condition FREE Call 203-237-7174
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT ALL Hardwood, 2 Cord Minimum $425 and $225 For a Single cord. 203-376-2805.
NESTOR MARTIN CAST IRON COAL OR WOOD STOVE - Very attractive, glass front door, 3 feed doors, removable self feeding coal chute and 2 heat exchangers included. $1100. 860-628-2469 or 860-919-7171 SEASONED hardwood, pickup or local delivery. Cut & split. Approx 16-18in (mostly 18). $225/cord; $145/half cord. 203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 ELECTRONICS
STEREO Component Cabinet. Black w/glass front. 51"H, 23"W, 22"D. Like New. $50. ZENITH VCR - Exc. Condition. $20 203-213-4400
TV - HITACHI 50" Ultravision Rear Projection TV. Mint Condition. $100. Call 203-213-4400
WW II Military Items
203-238-3308 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN East Side Condo 2BR. Fully applianced. No pets. No smoking. $875 (203) 235-4853 MERIDEN. Remodeled, quiet end unit, 2 BR Townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, deck, hookups, spacious closets. No pets/smoking. Good credit, lease, sec. $990 + utils. (203) 269-9755
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
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
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden 3 BR & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. Starting @$850 Call 203-240-4688 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 1st floor 1bdrm $845/mo+sec. 2BR, 2rd fl, $950/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1 1/2 room apartment for rent. H/H included. Off street parking. Security. Storage. $625. monthly. Call Scott at (203)302-8760. MERIDEN -1-BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. From $845/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 1 & 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $650 & $875 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016
Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.
Repaired!
2 BR
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
Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.
2 BR Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
HOUSES FOR RENT
L & E PROPERTY Mgmt Offers Meriden- Big beautiful 4BR house w/large yard. 2 baths. Recently renovated. 89 Amity St. $1575 + utils. Avail. 9/1. (203) 240-4688 SOUTH Meriden 3 BR, 2 bath. $1390/mo negotiable Clean! 1400 sq ft. New floors, fresh paint. 860-335-8411
Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751
MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 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 4 BR Large Apt. Laundry area. 1st Floor. $1200/mo plus security. 860-966-7977
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN-1 BR. Extra large. Heat & HW incl. All appls, W&D. lg yd, park. $875. 860-828-8114 MERIDEN 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 GORGEOUS 3BR /2nd Fl. Completely remodeled. New appliances. Off st parking. Separate utils. Pets considered. $900. Owner/Agent 203-996-1719 MERIDEN One 4 BR Apartment. Stove & Refrigerator. One 7 Rm Apt. 1 1/2 baths. Attached Garage Stove & Refrigerator. 203-238-3908 MERIDEN- 3BR. 2nd flr, stove & refrig. $875/mo + sec.
203-623-5033 MERIDEN- 5 Bdrm, 2 bath apt., 2nd floor. Off street parking ( 2 spots) center of town location. $1400/mo. Also 2 bdrm apt. $800/mo Call 860-214-8023 MERIDEN- West side, 2 bdrm, 2nd floor includes heat, HW & elec. Oak flooring, VERY CLEAN $950/mo+sec 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-1BR, 2nd flr w/kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/ linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/loc. $600 + utils. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. Freshly painted. Reduced to $795/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-4BR 2 floor unit. Nice, big apartment. Available Immediately. $1,250 per month. Call 203-440-1003 MERIDEN-Efficiency Heat, Hot Water & Electricity included. $650 per month. Lease & Security Required. 203-235-6988 MERIDEN. 4 BR, kit, LR, 2 full baths, 1st floor, w/w carpet. Need references. Section 8 approved. 203-537-9093 SOUTHINGTON 17 Bristol St. 5 Rooms & Bath. New Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. 1 car gar. No pets. Credit ck. $800. Shows Fri & Sun Open house 12-1. (203) 699-9143 SOUTHINGTON Large 1 Bedroom with extra room. Great location WD hookup, Off St parking, $775/mo $1550 sec dep. 860-681-5233 SOUTHINGTON Small 4 room apt. 2nd fl, safe secure parking. $725. Month plus utilities & security. Call 860-628-2227. WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 BR Apts. Recently redecorated. Choate & YMCA area. Starting at $700 plus utilities 203-269-2575 WALLINGFORD 1 BR Condo at Judd Square. Newly Renovated. 655 Sq Ft. $785/mo. No pets. No smoking. (203) 715-0333 WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. 2 glass porches, appls, hkups. Off st. parking. Dead end st. No pets. Very clean! $925. Garage extra. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD 2 BR apts, 1st & 2nd Floor. Appliances included. W/D hookups. Off st. parking. No pets. Must have good credit. $875 each. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101 WALLINGFORD. 1 BR, 1st flr, heat & hot water included. New carpeting. Walk in closet, stove, refrig, no pets. $800 + sec. 203-430-4373
Fall into a new opportunity! Thee VNA Th VN NA of of Sout South S outh h Cent Central C entrall Connecticut Connecti Conne cticut cut ha has h as b bee be been eeen en a stable stabl sta ble so source sourc urcee o off caring for patients in their homes for over 100 years, and we’re seeking healthcare professionals to service our growing central Connecticut clientele. If you want to join an organization recognized as the region’s leader in home health care, and be part of our rewarding work environment, please call now to start a new job after the holidays!
Registered Nurses We have full & part time benefitted positions for RNs with Home Health Care experience. 1226885
MEN’S Leather Coat - Brown. Size Medium. $50 203-265-3726
WANTED TO BUY
Per Diem Weekend Supervisor
Work from home one or two weekends a month – excellent pay. Positions require a CT RN license, the ability to work flexible hours, a car, insurance and a current CT driver’s license. Fax your resume to 203-787-5198 or email btontini@vnascc.org. EOE
The Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut One Long Wharf Drive • New Haven, CT 06511 APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD. 24 Meadow St. 1st FL, 2 BR, 1 bath, ceramic tile, new carpet, $875/mo + sec. 203-265-5980. WINTER SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 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
HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN- 3 city approved 1/4 acre building lots. Accessment value in access of $80,000. Will sell for $25,000. For details call Louie 203-634-1776.
HELP WANTED
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER MERIDEN. $255,000 Awesome eastside location. 9rm ranch on culdesac, updated kit, 4bd, 2.5 ba, FP, huge fam rm w/ new lm fls, 2car gar, cair, poss inlaw, nice yard. Call Pat Burke 203265-5618
MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD-Seller will pay closing fees up to 3% of price. Intown 3BR, 1.5 bath. Renovated 2 story home. Walk-up attic/full bsmt, detached gar, All hdwd flrs, updated Mechanicals. Move in Cond-Must See to appreciate. Price Reduced. $184,900. Call 203-265-1070
IT’S SO CONVENIENT! WALLINGFORD-$249,900 4BR 2.5 bath home. Freshly painted interior. Lower level w/spacious FR, bedroom and bathperfect inlaw or tenant set up. Fenced yard. Easy access to major highways. Linda Diana 203-265-5618
TOWN OF SOUTHINGTON Duties include but not limited to answering E911 & non-emergency phone calls, dispatching police & fire & interacting with the public. Applicants must be age 18 or older with a HS diploma/GED and valid CT drivers license.
MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen/bath. $120 per week plus security.
Meriden 460 Sq Ft barn for storage only. So Broad St. No vehicles & heat. Asking $250. per month. Call Peter 617-696-9390
LOTS & ACREAGE
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Applications may be picked up at the Police Department @ 69 Lazy Lane Southington, CT or downloaded from the Town of Southington website (Job Opportunities) at www.southington.org. Application deadline: Before midnight on Friday, 12/23/2011. Practical Test: January 4-6, 2012 Oral Board: January 9-11, 2012 There is a $35.00 nonrefundable application fee payable by certified bank check or money order to the "Town of Southington". The oral interview will be invitation only & will depend upon the ranking within the practical test. EOE
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Thursday, December 8, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen Advertisement
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Time: 3p-7p
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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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HELP WANTED AUTO MECHANIC Taking applications for all positions, full time. Apply in person only, do not email resumes. Portland Transmission: 25 Silver St, Portland. 860-342-4273
Operators are ready to take your ad now
Call 24 Hours-a-Day 7 Days-a-Week (203) 238-1953 or 1-800-228-6915 x2393 It’s About Time
HELP WANTED ACCOUNTING firm looking for experienced Tax Preparer. PT. Should be computer proficient and detail oriented. Email resume to: hnitkin@snet.net. CDL-A Drivers:
MAKE $1000 OR MORE PER WEEK!
AUTO Mechanic. Min 10 yrs exp. Must have tools and be able to diagnose problems. Starting pay and benefits based on experience. Apply in person Campbell Auto Center, 20 Orange Ave, New Haven or call Bill 203-562-7466
●$500 sign-on bonus ●Great miles & pay ●Excellent equipment ●Regular hometime ●Fast-Enroll Benefits ●Variety of runs ●CDL Graduates Needed
BOOKKEEPER - full charge for Construction Co in Bristol. Will be responsible for accounting duties including ap and ar as well as admin. & other accounting duties as needed. For the right candidate this position can offer flexibility with approx. a 30-40 hr wk. The ideal candidate will have previous accounting exp, preferably in property mgmt, & will be proficient in Quickbooks and excel. Send resumes to aparent@ calcoconstructioninc.com.
DENTAL ASSISTANT - Must be experienced. Busy practice in Meriden. Fax resumes to: Mike 203-634-3643. EDM Operator/Machinist 45 Person Job Shop has 2nd & 3rd Shift openings for an EDM Operator/Machinist. Experience a plus but would be willing to train. Benefit pkg includes life, disability & health insurance, paid holidays and 401K plan. Apply at AcuCut Inc., 200 Town Line Road, Southington, CT between 8 AM and 5 PM.
866-863-4111
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 MANUFACTURER Wire and cable manufacturer is looking for a Production Supervisor. The ideal candidate will supervise, manage and lead all production activities to include on-time delivery and quality standards. Manufacturing and supervisory skills preferred. Good communications skills are a must. Wire & Cable experience preferred. We offer competitive benefits and wages. Production Supervisor Wire & Cable experience preferred. Full benefits package. Grow with us! Full time. Q-S Technologies, Inc. www.q-stechnologies.com Good people skills. Wire & Cable Manufacturer Competitive pay. mneclerio@ q-stechnologies.com
DRIVERS WANTED PCF, Inc. is seeking Delivery Service Providers for newspaper home delivery. No experience necessary. 7 days a week. 2-3 hours daily, starting around 3am. $400-$500/bi-weekly. Routes in Cheshire and surrounding towns. No money collections. Must be 18+. Valid driver's license and reliable car w/insurance required. Drivers are independently contracted.
Call 1-800-515-8000 HELP WANTED RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL Asst for large psychiatry group in Farmington. F/T M-F (9-5). Medical office exp a must. Heavy patient contact. Must be able to multi-task & work in fast paced office. Word/Excel use req’d. Med billing software exp preferred. Send resume to: dkriscenski@cmhsgroup.com or fax 860-677-9570 (please include salary req.)
HELP WANTED SEAMLESS Gutter Installers. Excellent benefits & pay. Must have experience and valid CT driver’s license. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981 SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST General practice law firm in Plainville. Experience preferred. Quick books knowledge a plus. Fax resume to 860-747-5888
MEDICAL CAREERS REHAB THERAPIST PTA / RPT / OTR P/T Per diem time opportunity to join an exc. rehab team. Competitive compensation. Mail/fax/email resume to: Meridian Manor 1132 Meriden Rd Waterbury, Ct 06705 Fax: 203-757-0634 shelia.mmanor@sbcglobal.net
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, December 8, 2011
We welcome these physicians to the hospital Glenn Freeman, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Practice: The Hospital of Central Connecticut Education/Experience: University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Mass.; general surgery internship/orthopedic surgery residency, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga. Previously, he was a traveling orthopedic surgeon, having worked for CompHealth, Weatherby Healthcare and LocumTenens.com. Before that he was in private practice in Richlands, Va.
Meir Friedman, M.D. Electrophysiology/Cardiovascular Disease Practice: Hartford Hospital Interventional Electrophysiology, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, 860-545-1506 Education/Experience: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, N.Y.; internal medicine internship and residency, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y.; cardiology fellowship, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City; electrophysiology fellowship, New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center, New York City. Previously, he was in private practice at North Shore Cardiology and Internal Medicine Associates, Great Neck, N.Y.
Tracy Gulling, D.O. Internal Medicine Practice: Doctors of Central Connecticut, Central Connecticut Primary Care, 40 Hart St., Bldg. D, New Britain, Conn., 860-229-0100 Education/Experience: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pa.; osteopathic medicine internship and allopathic medicine residency, University of Connecticut Health Center. Previously, she worked as an assistant director of medicine at Hartford Hospital. Dr. Gulling has an interest in bariatric (weight management) medicine.
Beth A. Joseph, M.D. Emergency Medicine Practice: The Hospital of Central Connecticut Emergency Department, 860-224-5675 Education/Experience: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City; emergency medicine residency, University of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital. Previously, she worked in emergency medicine at Waterbury Hospital and Eastern Connecticut Health Network Manchester Memorial Hospital; was an emergency medicine faculty member, University of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital; and worked in emergency medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City.
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