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Volume 16, Number 8
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Thursday, Februar y 23, 2012
Cutbacks in high school renovations leave parents dismayed By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
Concerned parents discussed their feelings about the recent news of cutbacks being made to the Berlin High School expansion and renovation plan. The meeting, held last Monday at the high school, brought out parents as well as Board of Education President Gary Brochu and board member John Richards. The estimate presented to the public building commission in December indicated that building costs would ex-
Original high school, left,to be transformed into a new and improved school for students, right.
See Cutbacks, page 6
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By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
“If kids aren’t getting the medication, especially on schedule then bad things can happen,” said Howes. Jade takes a preservativefree methotrexate, most com-
monly used by leukemia patients it has been now hard to come by since last November. It’s known to be less toxic and is injected into the spinal fluid to prevent the spread or recurrence of the disease. Five of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the injected drug, have either slowed or stopped making it because of production costs outweigh the drug cost due to cheaper generic alternatives. Ben Venue Laboratories Inc., the largest manufacturer, temporarily closed its factory voluntarily in Bedford, Ohio, last November after federal inspectors said the company had not properly maintained equipment or kept a sterile environment. Hospira, another manufacturer of the medication, is trying its best to resolve the issue.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 23, 2012
Teen driving laws and their effects By Akanksha Singh Special to The Citizen
In 2008, in an effort to decrease the number of accidents involving new drivers, the State of Connecticut passed a new set of teenage driving laws making it more difficult for 16 and 17-yearolds to obtain a driver’s permit and driver’s license. It has been few years since the laws have been put into action, giving time to assess the effect the regulations have had on teenage motor vehicle accidents. “Connecticut now has some of the strictest teen driving laws in the country because of the high number
of accidents among teenagers in 2007,” said Officer Paul Germain, security officer in charge of Berlin High School. Bob Read, driving instructor at Berlin High School, said the stricter rules are necessary. He advocates collaboration between student drivers, their parents, and the instructor, and believes the two hour class requirement that parents have to present with their children is beneficial. “I think that the teen driv-
ing laws in Connecticut for responsible drivers are a little too strict. It feels as if the responsible teen drivers who follow the driving laws are the only people following them,”said Meghan Long, senior at Berlin High School. “The real irresponsible teen drivers could care less, and I think that they will always disregard the laws until they are caught breaking them.” There are different kinds of drivers among teenagers these days, and many of the laws seem unfairly harsh for
lenient laws would make Connecticut a safer place.” Although the laws in Connecticut may be too strict for some drivers, they are still needed for the more careless teenagers who would other-
those teens who are already responsible drivers. “Although many people still don’t follow the laws, I don’t think that they should be changed,” said Long. “If there are going to be teen driving laws, then they should be strict. I honestly do not think that making more
See Teen, page 10
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
BOE approves $39.4M budget By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
The Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the $39,454,388 school budget for 2012-13; an increase of 3.96 percent. BOE member Kristin Campanelli was absent from the meeting.
es. There is a slight decrease in the budget for utilities. “We are where we need to be in regards to the budget,” said Richards. Requests include three full time and three part time positions requested for a total of $269,341. This includes a teacher for Family and Con-
John Richards, board member, presented the budget which included $2.4 million to go to administrative salaries, contracted services, transportation, tuition, utilities, classroom supplies, and other equipment and expenses. Slight increases include benefits and contract servic-
sumer Science and Business Education at the high school, and another full time position for special education programs. The part time positions include technology and math supports, assistivetTechnology, and literacy/social studies added to
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State Rep. Joseph Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington), deputy speaker for the house, held a news conference Feb. 14 with regional fire school directors on the future of five regional fire schools. Gov. Dannel Malloy has included $26.2 million in his midterm budget adjustments for design-bid contracts for the fire schools. Representatives from eight fire schools around the state participated. (Press release from the Connecticut General Assembly.)
The question was: Would you send your child to a magnet school? Yes, it’s a great option. 42 % No, I like local schools better. 38 % I’d need more information. 19 % This week’s poll question asks: What do you think about Governor Malloy’s change to the Connecticut liquor laws? Vote online at www.BerlinCitizen.com
State Representative Joseph Aresimowicz, DBerlin/Southington, Deputy Speaker, spoke at a recent State Capitol news conference welcoming the Governor’s decision to fund $26.2 million to upgrade the state’s regional fire schools. Rep. Aresimowicz was joined by more than 30 firefighters and fellow lawmakers in support of the fire schools.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, February 23, 2012
It’s derby time By Amy Prescher Special to The Citizen
We welcome these physicians to the hospital M. Heather Einstein, M.D., M.S., Gynecologic Oncology Practice: Hartford Hospital, 85 Seymour St, Suite 705, Hartford, 860-545-4341 Education/Experience: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City; obstetrics/gynecology residency,
Cub Scouts from Pack 5 gathered at the Berlin Congregation Church last weekend for the annual Pinewood Derby. Each cub entered his own car, designed and created with the help of his parents. The top three winners of the five dens faced off in a race for top honors among the pack later in the afternoon. Second-grader Sean Malone of Willard Elementary
School had the fastest car, with Sean Hunt (also second grade) and Jake Neault (fifth grade) taking second and third place. Pack Leaders Mike Neault and Jason Miller manned the starting line, while Mike Black kept his eye off the finish. “The little guys made some fast cars this year,” said Neault. “The best part is that all the kids have fun.” Winners will go on to compete at a regional derby held in East Haddam on March 27.
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Albert L. Geetter, M.D., General Surgery Practice: The Hospital of Central Connecticut Wound Care Center, Bradley Memorial campus, 860-378-1400 Education/Experience: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (now Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania), Philadelphia; general surgery internship/residency, Tufts-New England Medical Center (now Tufts Medical Center), Boston. Most recently, he worked for the State Department of Public Health as medical director for bioterrorism and as chief forensic medical investigator. Before that he was in private practice in Hartford for more than 30 years. Prior to that, he was a surgeon with rank of
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Mary Labieniec of Berlin turns 104-years-old on Thursday, March 1.Mary was born in 1908 in New Britain, the daughter of Italian immigrants. Her first husband died when he was only 26 years old. Mary married her second husband in 1947. He passed away in 1976. Mary had two brothers, now deceased, and has two children, David Hames, who passed away in1989 and Lois Ustanowski of Berlin. Mary also has six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Mary worked for 25 years at Landers, Frary & Clark Factory in New Britain, and General Electric in Plainville for nine years before retiring in 1974. Her long life is attributed to her positive attitude and active social life. At 104, she still ventures out just about every day to McDonald’s where she has a large circle of friends. Mary will celebrate her 104th birthday at McDonalds on New Britain Road March 1. Submitted by Linda Beaudoin, granddaughter
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ceed the budget of $69.95 million by $4 million. Among the cuts is the 20,000 square feet science wing addition. Silver Petrucelli and Associates, submitted a revised plan in January which locates the science classrooms in the southwest corner of the building. The entire second floor and part of the first floor had to be redesigned to accommodate the changes. The science labs will be smaller and several departments will lose one or two classrooms; the amphitheater and several storage rooms will be eliminated and other spaces will be relocated or reduced in size. The study prepared by Silver Petrucelli and Associates for the March 2011 referendum was based on the original design drawings of the high school from the 1950s and not “as built” drawings, leading to a significant discrepancy in the square footage of the high school footprint.
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“We want to make sure we have enough space and rooms for all the courses we have,” said Brochu, who also said he would like to see the construction start as quickly as possible. One parent was disgruntled about the reduction in classroom size. Other parents upset to have heard the renovations may take another year before beginning. Various other parents who came to the meeting want to know if the process is moving in the right direction. Another parent said he was worried about classroom space and what cut backs on time and space will mean for the high schools reaccreditation.Berlin parents are tired of hearing future plans and are ready to see those plans be put into action. Berlin High School is considered one of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s high priorities. The town is to approve and send its plans to the state by April 23. which according to Brochu, can take up to a month. Parents said they hope to see construction begin in September 2012.
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New books Jefferson Key, Berry; Night Strangers, Bohjalian; The Drop, Connelly; Micro, Crichton; Forgotten Waltz, Enright; V is for Vengeance, Grafton; Lady of the River, Gregory; House of Silk, Horowitz; Forever Summer, Lawson; 1225 Christmas Tree Lane, Macomber; Ballad of Tom Dooley, McCrumb; Killing Lincoln, O’Reilly; Essential Pepin, Pepin; Best Friends, Occasional Enemies, Scottline; Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Skloot; Hotel Vendome, Steel; Savage the Bones, Ward; D.C. Dead, Woods. Book store The Berlin Free Library, 834 Worthington Ridge, is accepting donations of gently used adult and children’s books. Volunteers are needed one Wednesday morning a month to assist with the Berlin Free Library’s Book Store. For more information, call (860)
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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
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Drop-in for all ages. How to raise a money smart child - Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Learn tools and techniques for talking with children and grandchildren about money, how to teach children to set financial goals, use self-discipline and make wise financial choices. Call the library at (860) 7125 to register. Mother Goose Time Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. A special storytime for babies ages 0-24 months and their families. Share books, music, bounces and fun with babies. 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. Book a Librarian In keeping with our commitment to extend great service to patrons, the BerlinPeck Memorial Library is launching a new personalized service called Book a Librarian. Cardholders who need
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help setting up email or social media accounts, using library databases, finding a book, searching family lineage, downloading eBooks to their laptops or reading device, or conducting general research may schedule a session of up to 45 minutes with a librarian. This one-on-one service will be available Monday through Friday based on staff availability. (Please note: The purpose of Book a Librarian is to provide one-on-one instruction for beginning learners. Unfortunately, we cannot help with secretarial work, online purchases, forms that require confidential information, computer problems, or connectivity issues. For more
Berlin Briefs Pizza World Restaurant Pizza World Restaurant recently opened for business on Farmington Avenue. In business since 1987, the restaurant recently made the move from Farmington to Berlin. The new location offers seating for up to 49 patrons. The family friendly restaurant offers homemade, fresh Italian dishes including chicken, veal and eggplant parmesan, spaghetti with clam sauce, seafood and a variety of soups. Also on the menu is a variety of Greek style or thin crust pizza. Check us out: www.berlincitizen.com
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All lectures will be held at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Sleep Disorders Center, 1131 West St., Southington, Building 1, Lower Level. All programs are free, but please register by calling 1-800-321-6244. Press option 1. You may register for one or all sessions.
advanced instruction, please consult our database, Universal Class, which provides detailed instruction on over 500 subjects including computer software and applications. Patrons can sign up for this by filling out a form online or by calling the library at (860) 828-7125. AARP Tax-Aide AARP Tax-Aide, a free tax preparation assistance for low and middle income taxpayers of all ages (with special attention to those 60 and older) is taking appointments for Tuesdays at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library starting Feb. 7 and continuing through tax season. Call the library at (860) 828-7125 to schedule an appointment.
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Presidents list Bentley University, Massachusetts- Jacqueline Carlson of Kensington.
Mercy honor roll Mercy High School, Middletown, announced the names of the local students to the second semester honor roll. High honors Kerry Ashe, Shannon Carabetta, Taylor Carson, Alina Gallupe, Molly Majewicz, Nicole Muzio, Michelle Reinert. First honors Kristen Gaetgens, Angela Panagopoulos, Amanda Starr, Danielle Veronneau. Second honors Alexis Alfonso, Haley Lon-
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Talcott Mountain Academy open house Talcott Mountain Academy has scheduled an open house for Saturday, March 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Talcott Mountain Academy of Science, Mathematics & Technology offers an entire program for academically talented elementary and middle schools students. For more information, call (860) 677-0035 or visit www.talcottacademy.org.
All Night Graduation Party Casino bus trip A bus trip fundraiser to Mohegan Sun is scheduled for Saturday, March 31. Bus leaves Berlin High School parking lot at 5 p.m. to return at midnight. Vouchers for food and gaming are included. For more information and
cost, contact Deb Lojko at crankitupdgl@comcast.net or Wendy Zuk at BriShay@aol.com. Butter Braids/Cookie Dough The All-Night Graduation Party Committee has scheduled a Butter Braids/cookie dough fundraiser sale. Over 10 breads and cookies are available for purchase. Orders may be placed Monday, Feb. 27 through Friday, March 16. Delivery is scheduled for Wednesday, March 28. For more information and to place an order, call Patti Mangiafico at (860) 8280414 or Mariann DelConte at (860) 883-5843. Clothing collection The All-Night Graduation Party Committee has scheduled a clothing collection for Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m.
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Bentley University, Massachusetts - Timothy Dean, Matthew Papke, Anne Scionti of Berlin; James Stachelek of Kensington. Eastern Connecticut State University - Danielle Berube, Sarah Byrnes, Haley Fongemie of Kensington; Jake Liberatore, Ellen Swol of Berlin. Goodwin College - Lauren Tucholski of Berlin. Loyola University, Maryland - James Aglio, Allison Pucci of Kensington. Sweet Briar College, Virginia Shannon Williams of Kensington. Washington and Lee University, Virginia James Paldino of Kensington. Westfield State University, Massachusetts - Ryan Campbell of Berlin.
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Playground. The meetings are open to anyone who wants to get involved, not just parents of seniors. Volunteers are welcome for whatever time they can spare. Reflective Signs The Berlin High School
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Class of 2012 All Night Graduation Committee has blue reflective house signs for sale. You’ve seen them all over Berlin. These reflective signs can help emergency responders quickly locate your house in the case of an emergency. They make great gifts for family and friends. For more information and to place an order, contact Lori
Freeland at (860) 829-0471. 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) 8286986.
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One of the most testing musical ordeals in the state is auditioning for Region Honor Band. There are several different CMEA honor bands spreading out across the state. Berlin is part of the Northern Region in Connecticut. The Northern Region Honor Band is known to be one of the most difficult honor bands to be involved in, simply because of the inordinate amount of incredibly talented high school musicians in this area. The Berlin High School music program has had many amazing young musicians in this group over the years, and this year is no exception. Two Berlin High School students have auditioned and been accepted to this prestigious conglomeration of musicians. Thomas deRito, a junior and alto saxophonist, and Logan Kissane, a freshman and oboist, are scheduled to participate in the Northern Region Honor Band. Both Tom and Logan have the opportunity to audition for the All-State Region Honor Band, which consists of the best musicians in the state. Dan Fasciano, Berlin Redcoat Band
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Each week The Berlin Citizen features a page focused on volunteer activities in our community. This is the place where your organization can post notices looking for volunteer help. It is the place where you can find opportunities to help others in your community. This is also the place where we publish photos and stories about local volunteer efforts that have made a difference. Tell us more about your organization and what part volunteers play in its success. Contact us at news@theberlincitizen.com.
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Literacy Volunteers of Central CT has many adult students waiting for tutors to help them with reading, writing and speaking English. No experience is necessary – training, observations and support are provided. Tutor training is scheduled as follows: Morning classes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. is scheduled at the United Way in Bristol on March
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Volunteers make a difference 13, 16, 20 and 23. Evening training is scheduled from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ARC in Southington on March 12, 15, 19 and 22. For more information and to register, call (860) 229-7323, e-mail Vicki @ lvccfamlit@ gmail.com or visit www.literacycentral.org.
Scrabble Challenge Literacy Volunteers of Central CT has scheduled its 10th annual Scrabble Challenge/Silent Auction fundraiser for Thursday, April 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes dinner, cash bar and dessert. Sign up as a team or attend on your own and you will be matched up with other players. For more information, cost and to register, call (860) 229-7323, email lvccoffice@
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Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels in Berlin is looking for volunteers to deliver food to the homebound elderly one day a week from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers on Mondays are especially needed. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. For more information, contact Judy Nimro at (860) 229-7700, ext. 201.
YMCA The Berlin-New Britain YMCA is looking for volunteers between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to assist the infant/toddler room. Duties include bottlefeeding, reading, rocking and playing with children. For more information, call Leisa Hollerbach at (860) 828-6559.
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RSVP of Central CT is looking for drivers to provide seniors with safe and reliable transportation to and from medical appointments. Mileage and supplemental insurance is provided. For more information, call (203) 634-6070 or (860) 2247117.
Hospice patients need care A terminally ill patient’s sense of isolation is often made worse by the lack of comforting human touch. Muscles may be contracted and stiff. Patients may spend their days immobile in a recliner or bed. Knowledgeable massage therapists and Reiki volunteers offer compassionate touch, relaxation, a sense of well-being and emotional health. For the volunteer, getting to know someone at the end of life is a gift in itself. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Connecticut is looking for licensed massage therapists or Reiki practitioners to visit patients in their homes and nursing facilities in southeastern Connecticut. All VITAS volunteers receive orientation in end-oflife care. VITAS massagetherapy volunteers must have a current massage license. VITAS Reiki volunteers must have a level 1 Reiki certificate. For more information or to volunteer, call VITAS Manager of Volunteer Services Pat Wilson at (860) 4944600.
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.
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School News try, nursing, medicine, social work, gerontology or funeral services. Deadline is Friday, April 13. For more information and an application, visit www.ctfda.org, call (860) 721-0234 or (800) 919-2332. New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club will award four scholarships to Berlin/New Britain residents who will attend college in the fall. Three awards are for $2,000; and the Judith W. Brown award is for $2,500. Applications are available in the guidance offices at Berlin High School, New Britain High School, EC Goodwin Technical High School or by sending a self-addressed stamped regular sized envelope to: New BritainBerlin Rotary Club, Scholarship
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The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is accepting applications for scholarships that benefit further education for area students. For more information, criteria and deadlines, visit high school guidance departments. Private and parochial high school students should visit www.cfgnb.org. The Connecticut Funeral Directors Association is accepting applications for the Family Support Services Scholarship. The CFDA scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing careers in counseling, social services, psychology, psychia-
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becoming a hospice volunteer. The goal of the training is to help define the role of a hospice volunteer, and it covers the history and philosophy of hospice, team building, help with communicating effectively, ways to manage death, dying, and bereavement, and concepts of spirituality. For more information about the VNA HealthCare Hospice Volunteer program, call Donna Gordon at (860) 493-7349 or dgordon@vnahealthcare.org.
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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.
blind neighbors. Volunteers are also needed for office work, computer projects and reading on tape. For an application, call (860) 602-4129, toll-free (800) 842-4510, ext. 4129, or e-mail lori.st.amand@po.state.ct. us.
Stitchers needed Stitchers from the Heart, a nationwide group of volunteers that love to knit, is looking for volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, little sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to 570 hospitals throughout the country. Patterns are available. Yarn is needed for seniors and children’s knitting programs. For more information, call (877) 985-9212, or e-mail StitchFromHeart@aol.com.
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use the call button to “call before you fall”. Patients at MidState are treated to relaxing “Soft Touch” hand rubs and foot rubs by well-trained MidState volunteers. If you are interested in this very specialized volunteer role, there will be training in the technique of “soft touch” in the fall. Pet therapy visits are welcome. If you have a therapy dog that is certified and registered with a national pet therapy organization, please consider joining our pet therapy program. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at (203) 694-8275 or e-mail MidStateVolunteers@midstatemedical.org.
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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual “All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner” for Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu includes pasta with meat sauce, meatballs, sausage, rolls, salad and brownie ice cream sundaes. Beverages are included. A fee is charged. A drawing for a prize will be held. For more
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Wellspring Church Going through a separat i o n o r d ivo r c e ? We l l spring Church, 222 Lincoln St., has scheduled DivorceCare, a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Talking and listening to others that have experienced divorce, and having a safe place to share personal struggles can be a tremendous help. The first of 13 sessions is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (860) 225-0661 or visit www.wellspring.net.
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Forever Young Club The Forever Young Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in Father Carroll Hall in Sacred heart Church, East Berlin for the annual corned beef and cabbage dinner. A short business meeting will follow. The evening will include a short video program by Dr. Theresa Krankowski regarding the St. Gerard center for Life. Donations of cereal, peanut butter and jelly will be collected for the Town Food Pantry. For more information and tickets, call Carol Dauphin at (860) 828-9964 or Dan Sabia at (860) 828-3141.
Bethany Covenant Bethany Covenant Church has scheduled Lego Club for Wednesdays in March from 6:15 to 7 p.m. for children ages 6 to 9 years old. Come for one or all sessions. Legos are provided. Registration is free. Please RSVP early as space is limited to 20 partici-
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Obituaries Christy J. Fangiullo
Christy J. Fangiullo, 84, of B e r l i n , passed away Feb. 15, 2012 at the Hospital of Central Conn, New Britain with his loving family by his side. Christy was the son of the late Anthony and Clementine (Appruzese) Fangiullo and the husband of Mary (Caliandri) Fangiullo. He was a veteran having served in World War II, he was a constable in Berlin for 15 years, and with his son, was the owner of Enterprise Motors of Berlin for 35 years. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by a son, Anthony Fangiullo of Berlin; two daughters, Chris-Ann and her husband Richard Ruscio of Berlin and Loraine Kilpatrick of Tampa, Fla.; four grandchildren, Julie and her husband Cleve Huggins of Ohio, Janis and her husband David Francalangia of Berlin, Jason Ruscio of New York City, and Thomas King of Tampa, Fla. Christy also leaves behind four beloved great-grand sons, John and Mathew Huggins and Joseph and Thomas Francalangia. Burial was at the Veterans Cemetery, Middletown on Feb. 18, 2012. Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington, was in charge of arrangements.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Obituaries Roy E. Fabian Jr.
Mark J. Errico, 50, of B e r l i n , passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 13, 2012 at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. Born in Hartford, he was the son of John G. and Theresa (Roy) Errico. Mark attended Holy Cross School, graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School and later attended Central Connecticut State University. He was an avid basketball player throughout his school
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A Luau party is scheduled for Saturday, March 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass. Music will be provided by DJ Dave Quick. Menu includes chicken and pork, mixed vegetables, salad, roll, coffee, tea and soda. An admission fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Hope at (860) 7707081 or Kelly at (860) 224-8077.
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years and enjoyed coaching youth basketball in his adult years. Mark has been a financial planner for many years. He was a member of St. Paul Church where he taught religious education for seven years. Mark has been a longtime Berlin resident moving from Hartford 14 years ago. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia Lauria; his son Michael Errico; and his daughter Jennifer Errico, all of Berlin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Denise and Robert Meyer of Pa. and Annmarie and Chris Marolda of Berlin, and several nieces and nephews.
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Roy E. Fabian Jr., 90, died Feb. 14, 2012 at home. Born in New Britain, he graduated from New Britain High S c h o o l , served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and received his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Teachers College of Connecticut (CCSU), and his Master’s degree in law from Washington and Lee University. He was a member of Kensington Congregational Church, and Unity Lodge 148 A.F.&A.M., a past master of Harmony Lodge 20 in 1984 f and 1988, and a beloved teacher and coach in the Berlin school system. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Corwyn and Laurie Fabian of Berlin and Ed and Marilyn Fabian of Manchester; two daughters and a son-in-law, Meris and John Rosol of New Britain and Dee Fabian of Southington; a sister, Dorothy Trela of Newington; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and g several nieces and nephews. Services will be at a later time and place. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Roy Fabian Scholarship c/o Berlin High School,139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT 06037. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is serving his family.
zo and Theresa (Cassarino) Carpinteri, she moved to Kensington in 1968. A licensed practical nurse, she was the administrator of the Lexington Convalescent Home in New Britain for many years. Later, she was a private duty nurse specializing in caring for the elderly and children. A compassionate mom, nurse, and friend, she was well known for her passion for cooking and her family. She found peace in her faith which led her to be a member of the Padre Pio Foundation of America and a member of St. Ann’s Church. She found true love with her husband Vito and was blessed to have her soul mate for 40 years. Mrs. Luisi is survived by her children Theresa Luisi Ward of Boston, Mass., Ann Marie and her husband Benjamin Rosado of East Hampton, and Michael Luisi of Wolcott; her sister Josephine and her husband Salvatore Camilleri of Rocky Hill and several nephews. She was predeceased by her son-inlaw John Ward; two sisters Santina Mure, Jeanette Carpinteri and her brother Vincent Carpinteri. Services were held Feb. 15, 2012 from the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain with a
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CitizenOpinion Malloy bravely seizes failing schools issue
By Chris Powell Special to The Citizen
Proposing recently to make liquor stores compete on the same terms as ordinary business, without price supports and the ban on Sunday sales, Governor Malloy confronted a powerful but indefensible special interest that always could have been pushed out of the way of the public interest by any governor so inclined. Connecticut never had such a governor until now. But proposing the other day to take responsibility for the worst failing public schools in the state, Malloy dove into the swamp of education policy and social disintegration. This was amazingly courageous and much more dangerous politically. Liquor law reform is simple and achievable with po-
litical will, just a matter of repealing a few laws and bribing the “mom and pops” into retirement by restricting new liquor licenses and letting the “mom and pops” sell theirs. But trying to turn around failing schools messes with all the social pathologies as well as with teacher unions, school boards, and parents. The governor would have the state education commissioner commandeer as many as 25 failing schools and assign them new management, like universities or non-profit groups. The seized schools would be placed in something called the “Commissioner’s Network” and be supervised by his “Turnaround Team, “which “will seek out best practices from within the state and across the country and promote the implementation of high-
quality school models.” That is, there isn’t yet any specific plan for rescuing schools, and plans likely would differ among schools and involve experimentation. But no matter. Connecticut already has a few charter schools that do well with disadvantaged students and can provide good examples, and there will be no shortage of ideas, like the two specifics cited in the governor’s outline, a longer school day and year. The governor’s plan presumes much greater management than is now allowed in public schools, including the authority to replace teachers in schools commandeered by the Commissioner’s Network. Teachers not retained by commandeered
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Government Meetings
Thursday, Feb. 23 Planning & Zoning, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.
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Teachers and tenure By Kyle Swartz Special to The Citizen Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s call to change how Connecticut teachers attain tenure has gotten much bipartisan support from state legislators for good reason. Alterations to this academic process would upgrade an outdated system, all to promote better education experiences for students. Currently, state instructors receive tenure automatically after four years of employment. Dismissing ineffectual teachers is difficult. So too is ordering that they undergo retraining for correction of weaknesses. Due to limited means of addressing underperformance, schools could be forced to keep on payrolls staff members who are not of high ability, a disservice to kids and taxpayers. Malloy’s sensible plan would provide tenure after three years, but only if teachers first earn passing
grades on two professional evaluations which mostly measure their students’ levels of achievement. Instructors who fail would then enter a probationary period, during which they must demonstrate improvement or face job loss. If signed into law, this would apply to all state teachers, including new hires and even those who already have tenure. Modifications would refine a workplace-promotion philosophy which could seem out of touch with fiscal realities in today’s unstable economic atmosphere. Default tenure after four years is an expensive long-term compensation which municipalities can no longer afford to offer. Providing superlative education should be more important than guaranteed salary and employment. But almost one in five state districts only consider senior-
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New Editor Welcome the newest editor to The Berlin Citizen, Melissa Chicker. Melissa is a Berlin resident who interned with The Citizen and the Record-Journal. She has a degree in journalism from Southern Connecticut State University. She is excited to begin her new position with The Citizen. Former editor, Olivia L. Lawrence now has the position of News Chicker Editor-Weeklies for the Record-Journal, parent company to The Berlin Citizen.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Made in U.S.A. gifts have a tendency to multiply By Dave Kobus Special to The Citizen
Gift giving is one of those ins t a n c e s where you can really make an impact on sharing your Kobus U.S.A. pride and concern for the American worker, while at the same time helping to bring joy to that special someone. When it comes to birthday parties we all know how sometimes it is so difficult to shop for that special birthday boy. I know you often find yourself walking up and down those aisles frustrated as to what to get. Here are some things that you may want to consider. How about a gift certificate for a local restaurant? Now there’s a way to help stimulate our local economy and bring culinary joy to someone. Or how about having one of our local quilt makers create a special “made in Berlin, Connecticut custom blanket” to bring cozy warmth on those long cold nights. And then one more thought, how about a gift certificate from one of our local car repair stations? That would really
stimulate our local economy because you know those guys doing the oil change for your birthday girl will surely eat at one of our local pizza joints and will probably tip their waiter for good service, too. All of these gifts help keep money here in Berlin, here in the U.SA. You see, there are a lot of things that we all can do to help boost our local and national economy. And many of us have been doing it all along. You just have to make a conscious effort to do it regularly. I know that there are a lot of imported items that are fantastic, but even I have given up on good German beer and much rather prefer a finely hand-crafted Connecticut brewed ale. Just give it a try. Next time you walk down the aisles at one of those big box stores may I suggest you start thinking about where your money is going when you buy that bubble wrapped package that came on a ship from half way around the world. Do you really need it? Is there a Made in the U.S.A. equivalent? Would it really hurt if you spent a little more for that American made tag? Let’s all face the facts, no matter what the talking heads tell you on television about how “free” trade is so
classroom leaders capable of earning and retaining Continued from page 16 tenure. Once again, top beneficiaries of this new setup ity when making school perwould be students. sonnel layoffs, and approxiEnhancement of Conmately 52 percent of districts necticut’s education capabiluse seniority as a primary ities is Malloy’s prime motifactor in determining cutvation here. Tenure adjustbacks. This does not put stu- ments would join numerous dents’ needs first. other Governor-recommendUp to 15 percent of Coned legislative initiatives necticut teachers would not which seek to heighten acapass suggested evaluations, demic accountability in state stated Patrick Riccards of schools. We urge continued the school reform group Con- bipartisan support for MalnCAN (Record-Journal, 2-9). loy’s education measures, esMalloy’s proposals, however, pecially regarding tenure. are not crafted to eliminate For he proffers a fair modlarge numbers of instrucernization of a system which tors. Instead, probationary could bind municipalities to periods are reasonably incostly teachers who do not tended to be times of retrain- achieve high marks in fostering, in which below-grade ing classroom learning. workers could address flaws Content courtesy of the and become top-quality Record-Journal, Meriden.
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great and wonderful, take a ride around town and throughout Connecticut and look at all the boarded up buildings available for lease. Is free trade really all that it’s cracked up to be? Or, is there a “great wall” that creates a barrier preventing our
American workers from being competitive? During gift giving time show some American pride. Buy local and share your Made in the U.S.A. spirit with your loved ones. Who knows, maybe you can help keep another American
working, or better yet, grow more business at one of our local establishments so that the owner needs to hire one of your unemployed neighbors just to keep up. Think about that for stimulating the local economy.
Best for Brutus River Run Kennels, 77 Worthington Ridge, held its 7th annual Halloween Costume Contest last fall. Proceeds were donated to Friends of Berlin Animals Control. Jan Lund, right, of Berlin Animals Control, is pictured receiving a check from River Run staff members and the winning dog, Brutus.
Malloy Continued from page 16 schools, Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor says, could apply for openings in their school districts “on the basis of their qualifications and effectiveness,” a nice way of saying that they might be out of work. As job security for teachers might no longer be the highest objective of public school administration, at least not in failing schools, the teacher unions may resist such administrative discretion, and getting it through the General Assembly may not be easy. But the governor sounds determined. “Are you going to tolerate failing schools,” he asks, “because of some prior agreement, or because of the way things were done in the past, because it’s not easy to take on the challenge of reform?” This question was addressed in legislation 15 years ago when Hartford’s schools were briefly put under state supervision. The
law created a peculiar exception, directing arbiters of Hartford teacher union contracts to settle them in the best interest of students, a formal acknowledgment that student interests had never before been first in educational policy in Connecticut and haven’t been since. Apart from labor relations, the other big problem facing the governor’s school rescue plan is money. He proposes to appropriate $25 million for the “Turnaround Team” over two years — money he doesn’t have at the moment, as despite his monster tax increases state government is running a deficit again. That $25 million probably won’t be enough to rescue 25 schools if new managers are to be compensated, the school day lengthened, and better teachers recruited. And Connecticut has scores of failing schools, not just 25. But the deeper the governor dives into this swamp, the more he may discern that remediation is less the solution to Connecticut’s notori-
ous educational “achievement gap” than turning off the child neglect machine is — a machine of government that subsidizes and thus legitimizes and coddles childbearing outside marriage, depriving so many children of the primary source of education, parents. Indeed, some successful remedial schools around the country have begun to function almost as orphanages, feeding students not only lunch but breakfast and dinner as well because no one at home does that or much of anything else for the kids. What would public education be like — indeed, what would the country be like — if most kids were born into families again instead of nearly half of them not so? Whatever Connecticut spends on the governor’s school turnaround team may be worthwhile, with or without success, if it prompts a little wonder along those lines. (Chris Powell is managing editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester.)
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AARP has scheduled free tax assistance, for low and middle income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 or the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library at (860) 828-7125.
Health clinics
The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The final clinic scheduled for February is blood pressure screening, Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.
Free dental cleanings for adults 60 and older are scheduled for Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23 at the Senior Center. Appointments are mandatory. For more information, call (860) 828-7006.
Senior trips March 12 - St. Patrick’s Day at Westport. April 19 - Peabody Museum and PEZ Visitor Center. May 15 - Lobsterfest at The Newport Playhouse. June 11 - Suffolk Downs. June 13 - NYC Heritage. July 2 - Harborfest (Tall Ships) in Boston. July 24 - Rhode Island lighthouse cruise. Aug. 9 - Highlights of the Hudson. Aug. 22 - Culinary Institute - American Bounty. Sept. 19 - Big E. Sept 27 - Newport train. Oct. 2 - 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Oct. 19 - Vermont wine and cheese. Nov. 7 - Mt. Haven. Dec. 6 - Christmas lights. Cruises May 6-10 - Bermuda. Sept. 3-8 - Atlantic Canada.
Air and land May 19-25 - Myrtle Beach. June 6-12 - Canyon Country. June 29-July 11 - New Foundland. July 20-22 - Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens. Aug. 21-24 - Quebec City. Sept. 4-7 - Chicago. Sept. 16-21 - Wine, Rail and Redwoods. Sept. 30-Oct. 6 - Sierra Parks by train. Oct. 14-18 - Virginia Beach USO.
AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. 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.
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Strikette Bowling League from Feb. 14: Irene Willametz, 178; Marie Kaczynski, 176, Alice Ming, 152. Senior Bowling League results from Feb. 17: Joe Sytulek, 203; Sam D’Amato, 184; Ed Picard, 181; Charles Snetro, 178; Ferd Brochu, 171; Liz Rugens, 159; Walt Wallace, 158; Irene Willametz, 156; Ann Randazzo, 155; Ron Picard, 152; Mario Blancaflor, 150; Chuck Leonhardt, 150; Don Maitz, 150.
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Gluten Free 101
Gardening Class
The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled Gluten Free 101, for Monday, Feb. 27 6:45 p.m. at the Community Center. People with celiac disease, their families and friends are welcome. Gain information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information and to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 6340530.
The Connecticut Health District, with Elizabeth Phillips, of Stonehedge Landscaping and Garden Center, Newington, has scheduled a four session gardening education program to increase the community’s level of knowledge regarding fruit and vegetable growth. Classes are scheduled for March 19, 26, April 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting. Classes are restricted to 12 to 15 participants. Each class focuses on different gardening subjects. For more information and to reserve a place, call Hilary Norcia, Community Health Coordinator, at (860) 665-8571.
Pot luck supper
The Central CT Celiac Support Group has scheduled its spring pot luck supper for Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at Mulberyy Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Dr. Todd Gladstone and Jeanne Segrue are scheduled to speak about new findings and research in gluten sensitivity. For more information and cost, call Carm at (860) 4261980 or Nancy at (203) 6340530.
Sleep disorders game night
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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Bereavement support 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 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, con-
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Stroke survivors MidState Medical Center has scheduled a Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery issues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 7 at MidState Medical Center.
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At right, Ethan Nelson, 6, of Berlin, assisted magician Steve Wronker at the recent show held at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library. The magic show was a part of the library’s February school break programs.
Below, over 50 children attended the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s Magic with Steve Wronker show recently. Pictured, the children assisted Wronker in a trick by waving their magic fingers.
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Eliades: Head of the Class Sophomore claims 138-pound state title By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
His shoulder, having popped out of place early in the season, was wrapped with a brace. His nose -- cauterized three times this winter -- was bloodied and swollen. But Jake Eliades would not be denied. Eliades, a sophomore, battled his way to the 138-pound final at the CIAC Class M state tournament this past weekend, and in the title match, dominated Ledyard’s Brandon Finney, 7-2. “Excited isn’t the word,” Eliades said after securing the championship Saturday night. “I worked so hard for this all throughout the season. It just feels great to win.” “And I’m just scratching the surface,” he added. “I want to move on and do some big things.”
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Berlin High School sophomore Jake Eliades controlled his 138-pound state championship match with Ledyard’s Brandon Finney Saturday night. Powered by Eliades, Berlin rolled up 104 points and finished a respectable seventh at the Class M tournament, held at Windham High School in Willimantic. After dispatching Finney,
Eliades ran to the stands to embrace his parents. “They’ve supported my career throughout the years, helped me train, brought me all over the country to wrestle,” he said. “I just wanted to
Hockey co-op pushes win streak to 14 By Mark Pukalo Special to The Citizen There are plenty of reasons the Newington-Berlin ice hockey team is rolling along on a 14-game win streak. Near the top of the list are its potent power play and the Indians’ ability to adjust to different situations. Both were evident as Newington-Berlin shook off a poor second period Saturday and scored its second power-play goal of the game early in the third to finish a twogame sweep of Rocky Hill-RHAM-Middletown with a 4-2 victory. The Indians beat the same team 6-2 Feb. 15. The two victories allowed NewingtonBerlin (15-2) to tie Ridgefield for the state’s longest win streak of the season, and a power play perking at more than 42 percent had a lot to do with it. “I think we have five guys that see the ice really well, can move the puck. And that’s hard to stop,” Newington-Berlin coach Dave Harackiewicz said. “It’s five
guys on the same page, understanding the whole philosophy of what we can do.” Harackiewicz said defensemen Jeff Rossman and Jeff Smolicz are key as quarterbacks at the point. “They initiate everything,” the coach said. “Rossman and Smolicz do a really good job of seeing where the openings are.” The Indians were not at their best on the power play last Wednesday, but turned up their intensity in the second period and gave themselves breathing room. Brendon Richard and Nick Briganti each had two goals and two assists, while Smolicz recorded a goal and two assists in the 6-2 victory. “We just broke it open in the second period,” Harackiewicz said. “They don’t have a lot of depth and I think we just overwhelmed them with our fore-checking pressure.” Harackiewicz said the Indians fell See Hockey, next page
congratulate them.” He was the No. 1 seed at 138, but Eliades had to navigate a minefield to claim the state crown. The sophomore earned a one-point decision in his first match, and pulled out another one-point win in the semifinals. The later tilt wasn’t decided until the fourth overtime session. “Jake’s performance was kind of a microcosm of his season,” BHS coach Jim Day said. “He struggles with some things, but he’s so talented, that if he sticks to his game plan and the things he does well, he’s very difficult to beat.” Eliades, who finished third at 125 pounds at the 2011 Class M tournament, now heads to the State Open. That event, which draws the top performers from the Class LL, L, M and S tournaments, will be held this week-
end in New Haven. “I’m ready to do it. I want to place high there and move on to the New Englands,” said Eliades. “That’s my goal.” Joining Eliades at the State Open will be teammates, juniors Rick Mullins and Jordan Zima, and sophomores Ethan Greider and Rich Schlichting. At the Class M tournament, Mullins placed third at 152, Greider was third at 113, Zima finished fourth at 160, and Schlichting was fifth at 132. “I’m ecstatic,” Day said of his team’s performance in Willimantic. “We had five state place-winners. Eight of us scored points in the tournament. We had individuals who were seeded 24th win two or three matches. We re-
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Coats’ Notes Next stop: The state tournament. The Berlin High School girls basketball team fell to host Manchester, 62-42, Monday in the quarterfinals of the Central Connecticut Conference tournament. Kailene Rampone had 13 points, including three 3pointers, for the Lady Redcoats, who dropped to 18-4 on the year. Manchester, which outscored the locals 24-7 in the fourth quarter, improved to 19-3. Berlin begins play in the CIAC Class L state tournament next week. For more information, check out www.berlincitizen.com. The Berlin High School indoor track teams competed in the CIAC Class M state championships last week. The Berlin girls generated four points and landed in 23rd place. The Berlin boys earned no points.
The locals did not make much of an impact at the event, but BHS coach Josh Rosek said “I was pleased with our performance based on where we were seeded going into the meet.” The 4x800 Berlin relay team of Alex Carbonell, Kristen Madeia, Kaylene Sylvain and Catherine Voelpel placed fourth with a time of 10:25. That performance earned the foursome a spot in the State Open. The Berlin sprint medley relay team of Madison Tavarozzi, Brianna Cass, Madeia and Carbonell finished seventh in Class M with a team best time of 4:34. The team was seeded 10th. In other Class M action, Tavarozzi had a personal best time of 7.89 in the 55. “Madison has worked hard all year, and it showed in her
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Boys hoop heads to the postseason By Sean Krofssik Special to The Citizen
Maloney coach Howie Hewitt knew his defense would have to be stifling if his Spartans were going to leave Berlin High School with a victory Feb. 14. He implored all game for his team to defend, and the Spartans obliged. Maloney packed in a 1-3-1 zone and limited the Redcoats to just 22 percent shooting in the second half (8 for 36) and a paltry 14 percent in fourth (3 for 21) to earn a 5645 CCC South boys basketball victory in front of a raucous Berlin student section on Senior Night. “Our defense was really, really good tonight,” Hewitt said. The win was critical. Maloney and Berlin, along with Middletown, were tied for first place in the CCC South heading into last Tuesday
night. The Spartans improved to 12-6 overall and 10-3 in the division. Berlin fell to 13-5 and 9-4. “They had a great defensive scheme against us,” said Berlin coach Mike Veneziano, whose team beat Maloney in Meriden 45-44 on Jan. 17. “They packed it in. They took our inside game away. They have some really good guards and we have two good big men. “Offensively, they were more patient. We rushed some shots,” Veneziano added. “We shot the ball well in the first half and it kind of shot us in the foot in the second half because we can’t shoot 3-pointers with Maloney for 32 minutes. They have too many guys that can shoot from out there.” The Redcoats weren’t able to keep up with Maloney in the opening minutes of the game. Jahlil Askew drilled
three treys in the first 2:30 to power the Spartans to an immediate 9-2 advantage. But after the teams exchanged buckets, Berlin answered with a 14-2 uprising that dipped into the early minutes of the second quarter. A pair of Tyler Stritch 3pointers and another by Colin King put Berlin up 21-13 with 6:46 left in the first half. From that point on, the Spartan defense really put the clamps on the Redcoats and Maloney’s talented guards began to pierce Berlin’s 2-3 zone. Darrius Edwards (13 points, six rebounds, three assists) took it right through to the rack twice for layups and Askew took it to the tin for an easy bucket in the midst of a 11-0 run over a five-minute span of the second quarter. King ended the Berlin drought with a trey with 1:49 left in the second quarter
Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Press Release Entering the Berlin High School Athletic of Fame in 2012 will be athletes Joseph Kornichuk 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. This week, The Citizen takes a look at the career of Paul Kornichuk, who is being honored posthumously: Paul Kornichuk (Class of 1949) Paul Kornichuk was a four-year starter on the BHS football team, and a co-captain his senior year
alongside Hall of Fame inductee Phil Tinsley. During the 1947-48 seasons, BHS went undefeated, with a 15-game winning streak. Kornichuk was the team’s leading scorer and its Most Valuable Player his sophomore year, and was regarded as one of best halfbacks in the school’s 10year history. In 1949, BHS shared the league championship with Putnam. The team was honored with a town parade and a bonfire at Percival Field lit by Kornichuk and Tinsley. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. In basketball, Kornichuk was a four-year letterman. The 1949 BHS hoop team reached the state semifinals on a buzzer-beater by Kornichuk. BHS would lose to Tourtellotte Memorial in the title game. Kornichuk also was a four-year letterman in baseball. He was selected class president his senior year.
Kornichuk was a veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951 to 1953. He earned the following awards during his service: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal. Kornichuk was married to Fern Drouin for more than 45 years and the couple had two children, Denise and Glenn. Kornichuk retired in 1992 after 40 years in the steel industry. He also had a short stint in real estate. Kornichuk enjoyed years of skiing and golfing with his family and was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. He passed away Feb. 29, 2004. The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. For ticket information, contact Marie Siegal at (860) 828-1115; mvs7581@yahoo.com.
that tied the game at 24. Askew went 1-for-2 from the line with six seconds left to give Maloney a 25-24 halftime lead. The Spartans opened the third with a 7-0 run, featuring another Askew trifecta. The junior scored a gamehigh 20 points. Meanwhile, perimeter shots stopped falling for the Redcoats. They missed their first six shots of the half. Berlin was also unable to take advantage of a 36-27 edge on the glass led by Tommy Undercuffler (14 rebounds). The offensive boards were particularly frustrating for the home team. The Redcoats had 19 offensive rebounds in the game and converted just one into points. Maloney had just five offensive rebounds, but scored two buckets off of their sec-
ond chances. Jehiel Edwards (eight points, seven rebounds, two blocks) had one of those put-backs in the waning seconds of the third quarter. That put the Spartans up 40-32. Berlin made the Spartans win the game on the foul line. The Spartans shot 14for-24 in the final quarter. They only had one field goal in the final quarter — a dropstep layup by Jalen Williams. Berlin standout forward Bobby Mozzicato was limited to 13 points by the Maloney zone. The Redcoats went on to lose to Tolland, 59-45, but rebounded to defeat Plainville, 50-36, Monday in their regular season finale. Mozzicato had 21 points. Berlin improved to 14-6 and will next compete in the CCC tournament.
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and working hard every day,” said Day. “When the losses were rolling and rolling, I was really pleased with the assistant coaches and how the kids were able to stay focused and not get down. It’s a great group I’ve had the opportunity to coach.” Ledyard earned the 2012 Class M state title with a hefty 260 points. Host Windham (232) and Bacon Academy (148) rounded out the top three. Complete state tournament results are posted at casciac.org.
Continued from page 21 ally wrestled beyond our seeds. “All year long I told the kids that wrestling a tough schedule will pay off in the end. And I’m glad that they got to see that.” A young and inexperienced squad, Berlin managed just five wins during the regular season. But through it all, the Redcoats held together. “I give the kids a lot of credit for staying positive
Hockey Continued from page 21 asleep in the second period Saturday and Rocky HillRHAM-Middletown was within 3-2 with 15 minutes left. Smolicz snapped off a shot that went through a screen to make it 4-2 in the third on the power play and NewingtonBerlin held on from there. Harackiewicz said the Indians work on the power play every practice. It’s a very aggressive approach, but he said he cannot remember an odd-man advantage against
shorthanded. That comes down to the strong decisionmaking of defensemen Rossman and Smolicz. Rossman has two goals and 16 points and Berlin’s Smolicz has nine goals and 19 assists. “[Smolicz] has really come into his own this year,” Harackiewicz said. The forwards have come through big time on the power play as well, led by the top line. Briganti leads the team with 23 goals and 54 points and Richard has 21 and 38, respectively. Berlin’s Brandon
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am proud of every one of them.” In Bantam action, Braden Shea, after winning his first match 6-1, lost to the eventual champion. Undiscouraged, Shea went on to place second, winning three matches; the final one an overtime pin. Rory Mayer lost his first match but rallied for two wins by pin fall before dropping a 73 decision in the consolation finals. “Rory was struggling in the middle of the season and we were worried he might not finish out the season,” said Moss.
“I hope this finish will motivate him to keep going and get better next year. He really has come a long way this year.” Also wrestling tough in the Bantam division was Isaac Cortes, Nicholas Koops, Zachary Skinner, Caleb Orde and Marcus Kelly-Johnson.
Middle School In January, at the McGee Wrestling Tournament, Jared Zima pinned his way through the competition, including a dramatic come-from-behind third-period pin in the championship match. The McGee Wrestling TourBasketball nament, with over 500 Third/fourth grade Parks wrestlers, is the largest middle and Recreation school tournament in New Hornets 20, #1’s 15: HorEngland. The event attracts nets scoring - Benjamin Linparticipants from Connecticut, coln 6, Timothy Stapell 6, JaMassachusetts, Vermont, cob Sparks 4, Nathan Paul 4. Rhode Island and Long Island. #1’s scoring - Michael Demaio Zima won the same tourna5, Connor Therrien 4, ment as a sixth and seventh grader. His most recent victory makes him the first McGee student, and just the fifth ever, to record three McGee championships. Berlin Minutemen Four Mighty Mite and seven Bantam division wrestlers traveled to Bristol Eastern High School to compete in the state championships. In the Mighty Mite division, Cayden Hill won his weight class with two pins and a technical fall. Mason Hill and Matt Koops placed third and fourth, respectively, and Michael Litke finished fourth. “I was really happy with the way these four young wrestlers competed today,” said Berlin coach Roger Moss. “They McGee Middle School wrestler Jared Zima, pictured showed great progress from with his coaches Sam Dix and Bryan Plona, accomthe beginning of the year and I
Nathaniel Hansen 2, Jacob Lindsay 2. Knicks 22, Celtics 16: Knicks scoring - Joseph Caracoglia 6, Jake Holmes 4, Sam Nogiec 4, Jeffrey Madeia 4. Celtics scoring - Timothy Heinke 8, Patrick Morris 2, Justin Chyra 2, Brendan Malcarne 2. Florida 21, Huskies 10: Florida scoring - Paul D’Amore
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Lacrosse Berlin Youth Lacrosse will accept mail-in registration for the upcoming season through Saturday, Feb. 25. Registration is open to Berlin residents and those from surrounding towns. For more information, or to download a registration form, visit www.berlinlacrosse.org.
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11, Aidan Jones 7, Trevor Miano 2, Justin Piskorski 1. Huskies scoring - Neil Tighe 2, Tyler DeGroff 2, Vincenzo Dastoli 2, Sam D’Addabbo 2. Tar Heels 19, Spurs 14: Tar Heels scoring - Danny Lynch 15, Camden Murphy 2, Zack Murray 2. Spurs scoring - Andrew Celella 6, Nicholas Accarpio 4, Joseph Gaffney 2, David Helm 2.
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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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Wrestling - 2012 State Open Championships at Hillhouse Field House, New Haven.
Berlin Lions Club, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Boys Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicia, scoutmaster, at (860) 8288693. Ice hockey - NewingtonBerlin vs. Branford at Newington, 8:10 p.m.
Cinnamon is an exotic, dilute calico. Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she also has a great personality. She is very pleasant, friendly, affectionate, social and outgoing. Cinnamon is a wonderful companion cat. For more information about Cinnamon or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.
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Breakfast - The New Britain Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a Maple Sugaring and Pancake Breakfast for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Breakfast will be served continuously, no reservations are needed. Admission includes breakfast, guided walks to the maple grove, syrup making demonstrations and children crafts. For more information and cost, call (860) 827-9064 or visit www.newbritainyouthmuseum.org. Singles movie night Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a singles movie night for Saturday, March 3 at See Calendar, next page
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Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, schedules “all you can eat” pasta supper for every Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Berlin High School girls basketball team will be honored. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m.
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in worship and welcome their joyful noise. The services feature music from the 1982 Hymnal and on occasion they enjoy an anthem or instrumental offering from one of our congregation’s musicians, in addition to the prepared prelude and postlude offered by the organist.
Prayer shawls The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. While most shawls are prepared independently, the group meets once a month for fellowship and prayer. Knitters and crocheters of all faiths are welcome. Call the church, (860) 8284222, for the meeting location.
CROSSWORD ANSWER
Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
Prayer group The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information call John Simeone at (860) 828-0794.
Photo by David Mongillo
Top: From left, sophomore Jenna Paradis, senior Samantha DeFrancesco and sophomore Jenna McNamara comprise the Berlin High School gymnastics team. The girls train with the Glastonbury High School team, and have fared very well this season. Below: The Berlin High School ski team’s Katherine Cloud was named third alternate to the Connecticut State Team for the Eastern High School Championship races to be held in New Hampshire in early March.
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his team is staying level headed and the practices Continued from page 22 have remained energetic. “Teams have tried to be Ralph, who Harackiewicz calls an extremely hard physical with us, they’ve worker and a “lunch-pail trapped us and they’ve tried player,” has nine goals and 34 to pressure us like crazy,” Harackiewicz said. “It’s good points. Goalie Drew O’Leary has that we’ve had difficult looks also been there when needed, to get us ready for the CCC state tournaments. with five shutouts. The Indi- and ans have allowed eight goals That’s one thing about this team; they’ve been able to adin their last eight games. Newington-Berlin finished just pretty well, according to the CCC South regular sea- how the opposing team is son 8-0. Harackiewicz said playing us.”
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1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE
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MANY Wildlife Prints, framed and signed, Oak upright Gun Cabinet with drawers underneath, Old duck decoys and antique misc. airplane parts. Rich 203-213-0003
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
MICROWAVE (18x11) Used, but works great! $30 (860)302-1048 2ND GENERATION Buys old toys, lamps & lamp parts, jewelry, estate items, glass, China, sterling. 203-639-1002
HAVANESE Mini Dachshunds 2 Females, 16 weeks old Trainable and intelligent Affectionate temperament $350. 203-537-9429
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
PORTABLE keyboard. Yamaha YPT-320. 61 keys, many song and style options plus lesson modes. New condition, seldom used. $100. Call 203-639-1248
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience Classes starting April 9 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Gianetti & Phil Huntington, Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm call 203-235-4852.
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SUV’S
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BOXER Puppies, pure breed, ready 3/16/12. Registered & shots. Fernando 203-710-7912
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203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510
JOHN Boat 11 1/2 Ft. Asking only $350. Also selling Wedco flat bottom canoe for $300. Call 203-213-5136.
CHEVROLET Colorado 2006
PETS & LIVESTOCK
SPRINGER SPANIEL Female, with papers. Field Trial Champion. Very affectionate dog. Black and White, 3 months old. All shots. $300. (860) 794-2737
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
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OVERSIZED SCOOTER- Less than 1 year old. Runs great. From The Scooter Store. Paid $3,900. Asking $900 or best offer. Please call 203-213-3270.
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT ALL 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
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
HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath home. $1400 monthly & 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath condo, $1000 monthly. Both w/garages. Call Re/Max Ray Valenti 203-238-1977.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE Lg upstairs I BR in quiet country setting, near Rt 10, minutes from I-691. Outside patio, on-site laundry, off street parking. $850. incl. heat & hot water. Sec. & references. No pets. Call 860-398-5425.
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
BUYING Old machinist tools, lathes, bench tools, hand tools, much more. (203) 525-0608
KENSINGTON For Rent 3 Lg rooms, 2nd Fl. Private home. Utilities included. No Smoking. No pets. Driveway parking. Avail 4/1. (860) 828-4934
CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575
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
DEE’S ANTIQUES
MERIDEN - 2 BR/5RMs 1st FL Large Rooms. W/D $900 per month. No utilities. Sec 8 Approved. No smoking. Avail 3/1. Call 203-886-5983
Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
MERIDEN -1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$925/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH EXERCISE Equipment in great condition. Techrod cable exercise machine (similar to a Bow flex) has lat-bar and 2 separate handles, up to 100lb. resistance for each arm. Power tower calestetic exercise machine for chin ups, push ups and dips. Everlast punching bag with stand. Asking $75 for each or best offer. Moving out of state. Call (203) 4275827 between 8am and 5pm
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
203-235-8431 WANTED Fishing & Hunting Tackle - Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave any time 860-463-4359
MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large,2 BR Luxury Condos. Laundry. No pets. $875 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
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MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
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HEATING & COOLING
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ROOFING
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SIDING
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MERIDEN 2 BR 3rd Floor Apartment Nice area w/parking. Freshly painted. $735. mo. incl. fridge & stove. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. required. Sec & 1st month rent. Call 203-608-8348. MERIDEN 2 BR 54 North Ave. $680. No pets. Good credit and References. $1000 security. (716) 597-9287 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st Floor Large 5 Room Renovated Apt. Appliances, W/D Hookups. No Smoking/Pets. $850 month. 203-444-5722 MERIDEN 3+ BR 2 Baths, 2 LRs AND 2+ BR, Newly Remodeled Prescott, Franklin & Sherman, Off st parking, WD hookups, Hardwood flrs. (203) 634-6550
MERIDEN Crown Village 2 BR 1st Floor. Heat & Hot Water included. New paint & Carpeting throughout. Sec & ref. Section 8 approved. 203-269-1508. 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 Studio apt, $475/mo. Utilities not included. Downtown on busline. No pets. Call 203-982-3042 MERIDEN- West side, 4 rms, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $950 / mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN- West side, 4 rms, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $950/ mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm 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. 1 BR, $650 monthly. Sec & ref. Call owner/agent Ray Valenti 203-238-1977. MERIDEN. 2 BR, 1st flr, section 8 approved, no pets. Off st parking. $900/mo. Call (203) 278-3394 MERIDEN. Cottage St, unique 2nd flr, 3 BRs, off st parking, no pets. Avail 4/1. $1100/mo. References. Call (203) 715-5488 ROCKFALL Efficiency Apartment $750 per month. All utilities included. Security deposit. (860) 490-2550 SOUTHINGTON 2 Br Townhouse, H & H incl, $1050. per mnth. Wooded view, 1 1/2 baths, W/D hookup, bsmnt storage, electric range, fridge, dishwasher & disposal. Owner on site. No pets,2 mnths sec.Sunday viewing 1-3pm.139 Farmstead Rd.
WALLINGFORD !ST fl. 2br/5rm. Good locale. Fully appl. W to W. No pets. Util not incl. Lease & security required. $875mo. Call 203-848-7955 in the evening. WALLINGFORD 1BR Apartment 3rd Floor. Newly renovated. No pets. 1 month security and references. $700 per month. Call 203-265-9898
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Thursday, February 23, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT
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MERIDEN - QUIET AREA 135 Atkins St. 7 Room, 1 Family. 4 Spacious BRs. All new Kitchen with Stove, Microwave & DW. LR, DR and 2 full baths. Newly remodeled. For sale by owner. $154,900 Call 203-671-6957
WALLINGFORD 2 BR 5 Rooms in Two-Family 2nd Floor, Off Street Parking No Pets. Credit Check $850 + utilities. 203-284-1853
WALLINGFORD 3 bdrm apt. 2nd fl, off st parking, w/d hook-ups, appliances, no smoking/pets. $1000. per mnth. Please call 203-444-5722.
HELP WANTED SOUTHINGTON. $99,900 Southington manor brick 2br townhouse end unit. Spacious rms, hardwood flrs, newer windows, patio, pet friend-convenient to I84E&W-top of hill in complex! Call Nicky Waltzer at 203-265-5618
WALLINGFORD 3 BR. 2nd Floor. Hardwood floors. 34 South Whittlesey Avenue. $1195. No pets. No smoking. (203) 907-5824 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 Nice 1 BR. 1st floor. Great location. Between Library and Choate. No pets. $775 per month plus utilities. 203-641-3182 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101
MERIDEN-$259,900. Unique 4BR, 2BA Cape feel of a Colonial, Cul-De-Sac, New SS Appl, Freshly painted open floor plan, first FL Mst, Large BRs. Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618
MERIDEN $135 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-213-2054
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WALLINGFORD RANCH COMPLETELY REMODELED Tiled kitchen, SS Appliances New Carpet New Propane Furnace New Siding New Driveway Huge 2 Car Garage $229k 860-944-5814
MIDDLEFIELD Industrial Space for Rent. $1100/1920 sq. ft, $1400/2400 sq ft Great for Carpentry, Warehousing, etc. Call Irwin 860-347-5823; 860-573-8884
HOUSES FOR SALE WALLINGFORD Totally renovated. Move-in condition. In-town 3 BR, 1.5 Bath 2 story home. Walk-up attic/full basement. Detached garage. All hdwd flrs. Updated mechanicals. Must see to appreciate. PRICE REDUCED $169,900 Call 203-265-1070
WALLINGFORD-$324,900 Better than new 4 bedroom home in planned community. Spacious 1st floor master bedroom w/bath. Three additional bedrooms. Open floor plan, incredible closet and storage space. Call Linda Diana 203-265-5618
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
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WALLINGFORD Share home. No smoking. 860-478-5508
Auto Body Shop Technician The Body Shop at Richard Chevrolet is growing! Due to our volume consistently growing over the past year we have a need for another talented technician. Our high volume collision shop is very clean and has state-of-the-art equipment. Aggressive pay plan, paid vacation, medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k. If you have a good work ethic, positive attitude, and a desire to succeed, then send your resume to Gary Plourde at garyp@richardchevy.com.
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Elim Park, premier Continuing Care Retirement Community is seeking a FT, BSW required, Resident Care Coordinator for our fast paced 30 bed sub-acute unit. Co-ordinate resident care and work as part of an inter-disciplinary team. Candidate must have strong knowledge and understanding of discharge planning and community resources. Excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal and electronic medical record experience. Previous long term care and sub acute experience, familiar with Medicaid application process, performing concurrent reviews for commercial insurance carriers. Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410. Apply in person weekdays 8a- 7p, weekends 10a-3p, or fax resume to HR 203-271-7794. EOE, A/A, D/V,M/F.
HAVE OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER? Willing to do brain scans or a medication study? (HIC614,2100,3626) Pays up to $500. Please call Yale OCD Research Clinic: 203-974-7523 JANITOR/Maintenance Assistant P/T position avail. Routine janitorial duties for a multi-office company, some building maintenance and outdoor work as needed. Send letter of interest or apply in person: jm u s z y n s k i @ s upe ri or ne tw or k . c om Fax 860-621-7922 Superior Products 1403 Meriden-Waterbury Rd. P.O. Box 57, Milldale, CT 06467 Attn JM. EOE
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE: LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER (APRIL THRU JUNE 2012) MIDDLE SCHOOL Exciting opportunity for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, creativity and a strong desire to work in a dynamic setting. Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to teach all students reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in a heterogeneous, teamed academic environment. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary. The candidate must also possess the ability to work with department and team members in developing and implementing curriculum. Experience working in a workshop model is a plus. Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s) and expertise in curriculum sub-areas. (Certificate # 004, 006, 015, 016, 215)
Reporting to the Director of Development and Volunteer Services, this position supports and coordinates the day to day operations of the Development office, provides assistance and support by performing various confidential secretarial, administrative and assistant responsibilities. This position will also ensure efficient stewardship of gifts. Qualified applicants will have an associate's degree in secretarial science or equivalent education/experience. Word processing, computer/ fundraising database knowledge is preferred. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required. Hours: Monday-Friday 8am4:30pm flexible hours as needed. MidState offers competitive salary and benefits in a safe and accessible setting centrally located in Meriden, CT. To find out more about MidState Medical Center and to apply on-line, visit our website at www.midstatemedical.org Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer
CLOSING DATE: March 12, 2012-4:00 p.m. TO APPLY: Call Job Opportunities Line at 203250-2411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you. EOE HELP WANTED ADMIN SECRETARY FT 5 years healthcare experience preferred. Computer literate. Fax cover letter, resume & salary req to 203-272-6968 or mail PO Box 1056, Cheshire, CT 06410 LICENSED E-2 ELECTRICIAN Needed For Commercial Contractor Fax Resumes to 203- 269-9828 Or Call 203-269-9557 For Appointment
HELP WANTED
SKILLS TRAINER/COMPANION FT/PT positions available to work with individuals with brain injuries in Meriden, M-F /weekend daytime hours. H.S. Diploma or equivalent and 2 years exp or Bachelor’s Degree and 1 yr exp with individuals with a brain injury and reliable transportation required. Please fax resumes to (860) 456-7417, email to jobs@projectgenesis.us Or mail to Project Genesis, Inc. P.O. Box 799 Willimantic CT 06226. EOE/AA
Tax Collector Now Hiring!! 2nd Shift Machine Operators Aerospace exp. and mill turn exp. preferred. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401K, pension plan, shift differential for 2nd shift, and more!! Apply at
www.volvoaero.com EOE / DFWP / M/F D/V PART TIME HELP - Snack Bar Saturdays and Sundays 8:30am -4:30pm. Possible weekday hours available beginning midMay. Must be reliable and willing to clean and keep restaurant area clean. One person snack bar-grill, cold sandwiches, etc. We want someone who will keep busy!! Salary $9.00 per hour plus tips. Ideal for college student, stay at home mom and all others. We are looking for someone long term to start immediately. Please call Amanda at Blue Trail Range 203-2693280 weekdays only 9-5
Seeking an individual with strong management skills to plan and direct the collection of revenue from local property taxes including revenue generated from town utilities. Bachelor’s degree in accounting finance, or public administration plus 4 years of substituting on a year-for-year basis. Previous revenue collection or tax collection experience is desirable. Candidates must specifically list in their application materials their total revenue collection and/or tax collection experience on a separate sheet of paper. Must possess or be eligible to obtain designation as a municipal tax collector issued by the State of Connecticut. Salary range: $68,599-$87,768 plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to: Personnel Director Town of Wallingford 45 South Main St. Wallingford, CT 06492 Closing date will be March 2, 2012 or the date the 75th application is received. EOE
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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.
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
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WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. Appls, hookups. Off st. parking. Dead end st. No pets. Very clean! $875 Garage extra. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348
WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 2nd flr, recently redecorated, off st parking. YMCA area. No pets. $1050 including heat. Call (203) 269-2575 agent/owner
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806 Farmington Ave, Kensington We want you to be part of our team at Dairy Queen. We are always looking for friendly & fun associates. We offer flexible scheduling & competitive salary. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.pleaseapplyonline.com/kensingtondq HELP WANTED
MULCH Blower Truck Operators wanted. Do you have a commercial driver’s license? Are you looking for a unique active job working outdoors. We are currently looking for Mulch Blower Truck Operators. Experience in landscaping a plus. Full training. Please call Stephanie 203-284-0707 or fax resumes to 203-265-2792. SWITCHBOARD Oper/Clerical Asst P/T afternoon position for a fast paced construction material supplier. Experience with multi-line phone system and ability to field calls to multi-divisions/locations required. Applicant must be dependable, organized, energetic, customerservice oriented and possess good computer and communication skills. Send resume to: mjanota@superiornetwork.com EOE
MEDICAL CAREERS C.N.A.’S - Immediate local assignments. to $15. HR.. pay Apply today, Work today. Must have clean criminal background & clear drug screen. www.keepmehome.com/work 877-203-2323, 860-829-4500
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