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Kevin Zagorski in Al-Azhar Park in central Cairo during a visit to Eygpt last year.

Egypt trip expanded student’s view of rebellion By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

After an opportunity to live in the midEast, a Berlin resident is watching with great interest as historic events unfold in the region. Kevin Zagorski, a 2008 Berlin High School graduate, who studies mechanical engineering at Boston University, spent a semester abroad last year at Tel Aviv University during which time he had a chance to visit Egypt. Last spring, Zagorski spoke to students at McGee Middle School about his experience. Pamela Hamand’s seventh grade social stud-

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ies class was studying the mid-East and the differences between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. “I talked about how those groups interacted…how close people live together,” Zagorski said. At that time, the region had not exploded with the series of protests, against repressive governments, that have dominated the news in recent weeks. In an interview with The Citizen, Zagorski reflected on what he’d seen in Egypt and what’s evolving today. During a four-day visit last year, his lodgings were only a short walk

March 15 vote — a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ From the Town Clerk: Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Town of Berlin that a referendum will be held on Tuesday, March 15 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the following question: “Shall the $69,950,000 appropriation and bond issuance authorization for the renovation and expansion of Berlin High School (expected to be paid from an estimated $22,621,830 State grant and $47,328,170 from Town general obligation bonds) as adopted by ordinance of the Town Council, be approved? YES NO” Electors shall cast their votes at the following places in the districts: 1. Emma Hart Willard School, 1088 Norton Road. 2. American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass. 3. Richard D. Hubbard School, 139 Grove Street. 4. Berlin Senior Center, 31 Colonial Drive. 5. Mary E. Griswold School, 133 Heather Lane. Get the March 15 results online at www.berlincitizen.com.

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Medical complex approved for Farmington Avenue site More plans on tap for intersection By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Sunday - March 13

Thursday, March 10, 2011

The Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a new eye care center to be built at the corner of Farmington Avenue and Lower Lane. In addition, another commercial development is in the planning stages near-

by. The 8,546 square foot medical office building planned for 1166 Farmington Avenue (across the street from the entrance to Stop & Shop) was designed by Cox Architects of Glastonbury. The project was approved Feb. 24 by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Dr. Mary Gina Ratchford plans to relocate the Ratch-

Architect’s rendering of a new medical building See Medical, page 13 planned for Farmington Avenue

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 10, 2011

Simms Road home invasion suspect nabbed in Florida

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Here are The Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week. The question was: What activities take you out to the Berlin Turnpike? Shopping and recreation. 47% My commute. 7% All of the above. 17% Nothing, I avoid it if possible. 29% This week’s poll question asks: Should Berlin’s elected officials have term limits?

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Reports streamed in Monday about flooding around town and, as one resident put it, “the whole town is flooded.” It certainly seemed that way as many people complained there were so many detours they were unable to get to their destinations. Police reported numerous roads closed due to the heavy overnight rains. These included portions of Southington Road, Chamberlain Highway, Reservoir Road east of Brookemeadow, Burnham Street, Lower Lane 100 block, Norton Road between the schools, and Beckley Mills near the pistol range. Police asked residents to “heed the road barricades and do not drive across standing water.” But as this photo shows, not everyone got the message.

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McNair’s budget request tries to ‘do more with less’ By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Town Manager Denise McNair presented a proposed budget to the Town Council last week, requesting a 6.8 percent or $4,606,844 increase. This includes a 3.47 percent increase requested by the Board of Education. This would result in a $72.44 million budget. “Municipal government is primarily a service-oriented business,” McNair said. “I did not feel it responsible to cut any more at this time.” Budget hearings began last week and will continue throughout March. The

council will approve the final document, March 22, before sending it to public hearing and an April referendum vote. “Every effort has been made to do more with less,” McNair said, adding that many factors drive this increase. The continuing problems in the overall economy “have resulted in decreases in revenues in every municipal budget. All of the cost cutting measures done by the town cannot offset the decrease in revenues. Interest on investments continues to be much lower than in past years.” Of particular concern this

year is the proposed elimination of the Manufacturer’s Machinery and Equipment PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) payment which had been budgeted at $926,000, was cut to $646,000 in fiscal year 2011 and is completely eliminated for 2012. Specific to this budget and included in this increase are requests for the council to act on: a 3.47 percent proposed increase requested from the Board of Education; 43 percent proposed increase in debt service due to the bonding of previously approved projects including the McGee Middle School indoor air quality project, Pis-

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Car dealership eyes Berlin site Schaller Auto World has applied to the Berlin Zoning Board of Appeals for local approval for a car dealership and auto repair location at 34 Frontage Road in Berlin. The 3.5 acre site was formerly occupied by a Saturn dealership that has been closed for two years. Mayor Adam Salina said, “Schaller Auto World’s application indicating that they plan to purchase the former Saturn dealership on Frontage Road is great news for Berlin. We are pleased

that this vacant property will be put back to productive use in a way that takes advantage of the layout of the site and the existing building is a convenient location at the Route 9 ramp on Frontage Road. The Schaller family has a long history of successful auto dealerships in Central Connecticut including part of their Honda dealership already in Berlin. They are a great fit for the building and their purchase will reinforce the concentration of car dealers in the Webster Square area.”

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Leads were developed which led investigators to believe the suspect might be staying with his mother in Florida to avoid apprehension and prosecution. In cooperation with the United State’s Marshals Service, Connecticut State Police Fugitive Task Force and Extradition Unit, Massachusetts State Police, Springfield Police Department and Orange County Sheriff ’s Department, Pagan was located and arrested. Pagan is currently being held as a fugitive from justice and is awaiting extradition to Connecticut.

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Nutmeg Farms will open despite major winter damage By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

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The greenhouses at Nutmeg Farms sustained damage over the winter, but the business plans to open as usual in April. work to make the repairs on the damaged portions. About See Nutmeg, next page

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Nutmeg Farms greenhouses on Mill Street, the popular seasonal nursery and garden supply stand, had a rough winter. Greenhouse frames were bent under the weight of the snow and the plastic coverings had to be sacrificed in order to provide the least destructive way to clear the roofs. Will the operation be up and running in time for the long-awaited spring planting season? “Absolutely,” said Gary Carone, owner. “The first or second week of April is the target.” Carone estimated that about 25 percent of the facility was damaged. Nutmeg Farms has been in operation since 1984 and the Carone family has run a farm stand there for more than 40 years.

Fortunately, the main greenhouse to the left, facing the property, was not affected and that’s where early stock, such as pansies and strawberries are housed. Also, supplies such as mulch and soil are stored outside and so will be available as well for early garden chores. Carone said there was about a month’s worth of

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State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz is back from what he called a “dual mission” to Wisconsin. The Berlin Democrat said he t r a v e l e d Aresimowicz there in his capacity as a legislator and also as a representative of AFSCME, an organization of

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Thursday, March 10, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

Local family behind fundraiser for Dravet Syndrome

The Dravet Syndrome Foundation, a non-profit based in Monroe, was cofounded by Amanda Mitchell Renz, a 1998 Berlin High School graduate,. Renz, who now lives in West Haven, cofounded the organization with Lori O’Driscoll of Monroe, and Mary Anne Meskis of Bourbonnais, Ill. Dravet syndrome, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy, is a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy for which there is currently no cure. Seizures begin in the first year of life in an otherwise typically developing infant. Children with Dravet Syndrome do not outgrow this condition and it affects every aspect of their daily lives. Amanda and Chris Renz, along with Amanda’s parents Larry and Marsha Mitchell

Molly Renz with her grandparents Larry and Marsha Mitchell, of Berlin, on a recent trip to Disney World. of Berlin, as well as family and friends support and raise money for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation. The focus of their efforts is one of the younger members of their family: 5-year old Molly Renz. Molly had her first seizure

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supporting Ciara’s Butterfly Bash: A Benefit for Children with Dravet Syndrome. The evening includes cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, dinner, live music by the band Hot House and award presentations. This year’s gala will be held March 26 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Greenwich. For information on tickets call (203) 880-9456 or go to www.butterflybash. com. To find out more about Dravet Syndrome or to make a donation visit: www.dravetfoundation.org.

know as “sudden unexplained death in epilepsy.” Doctors say Molly does not have classic Dravet syndrome, but rather an undiscovered form of epilepsy related to the syndrome. Molly’s development stalled after the first seizures and she lost her language ability and didn’t walk until she was almost 18 monthsold. She is still behind her peers, but she is gaining daily and started kindergarten this year. The Renz and Mitchell families are committed to finding a cure and do so by

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Berlin schools win CL&P FIRST Robotics grants

Two schools from Berlin were among 26 high school teams from Connecticut Light & Power and Yankee Gas’ service territories to be

awarded grants to help fund their efforts in the upcoming 2011 FIRST Robotics Competition Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional.

A total of $18,000 in grants were awarded to area schools. Berlin High School and McGee Middle School were among 20 schools awarded $500. Other awards included, a $3,000 grant and five $1,000 grants. “We had twice as many applications from teams this year, compared to 2010, and they were from across the state,” said Jeff Butler, president and chief operating officer, CL&P. “It is not only great to see so many students

showing an interest in the event, but what I find even more exciting is their interest in what is often referred to as STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These are skills that are vital to this country’s future.” Applications were judged on team diversity, what types of fundraising the teams were involved with, how these teams have helped mentor other FIRST Robotics teams, and commitment and in-

volvement in community service. FIRST stands for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. Over 1,500 high school students are expected to compete in the 2011 FIRST Competition Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional, March 31 to April 2 at Hartford’s Connecticut Convention Center. Northeast Utilities, CL&P and Yankee Gas’ parent company, is the title sponsor.

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At the Special Olympic March 3 kickoff, the Berlin Police Department received an achievement plaque in recognition for raising over $2,500 in 2010 for CT Special Olympics. Each year the Berlin Police Department participates in the Connecticut Law Enforcement Torch Run. In addition to the Torch Run, in order to raise funds for the organization. The department also participates in an annual fundraiser at the Irving gas station. Officers, with help from Special Olympic athletes, pump gas and clean windows. “We will be participating in both again this year,” said Sergeant John McCormack The run is held over a three-day period across the

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partment’s participation in the Torch Run, Chief Paul Fitzgerald said, “I am very proud of the men and women of the police department who participate in this and several other fundraising activities for the community throughout the year.” Anyone wishing to donate to Special Olympics, purchase a mile marker or sponsor a specific officer should contact Sergeant McCormack, Torch Run coordinator at (860) 828-7088.

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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. 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 Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

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Corned beef dinner –The Sons of the American Legion of Post 68 has scheduled its 2nd annual corned beef and cabbage dinner for Thursday, March 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 154 Porters Pass. The evening includes raffles and a DJ. Tickets are available at the door in advance by contacting Eric Brochu at (860) 834-9237 or ebrochuusq68@gmail.com. Berlin Junior Woman’s Club – The Berlin Junior Woman’s Club board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Helen’s house.

“Cairo was really interesting and western to an exContinued from page 1 tent,” Zagorski said. “It is a very pretty city but polluted, to Cairo’s Tahrir Square the air is not good quality to where hundreds of thoubreath and my eyes got sands of Egyptian protesters puffy.” gathered during the January He observed that large segto February uprising. ments of the population live Zagorski said, “I tried to below the poverty level altalk to as many people as I though there are sections of could when I was there, I the city that are modern with wanted to see for myself high-rise buildings. Movie what their lives were like. theaters played movies, such The people I talked to were re- as Iron Man 2 and Robin ally apathetic to the situa- Hood, while he was there, tion, as far as the situation however these were “edited with Mubarak and the ruling for content.” party. But mostly, I talked to The poverty was a palpable adults who had lived through force with people doing whatthe transfer of power…they ever they could to get by, he felt they could have been bet- said. One example was how ter off, but it wasn’t worth it in tourist areas, such as at to push. I think I would have the pyramids, it was possible heard something different if to slip cash to security I’d talked to younger people, guards who would then “let they were the ones who got you do what you wanted,” the revolution going.” Zagorski said, even though However, what transpired this was a national monu“Definitely made sense,” ment and protected. That Zagorski said. Still, “I was kind of “money talks” econosurprised it was able to grow my was prevalent, he said. to push Mubarak out of powAs to his experience overer, after decades in power…so all in the mid-East, Zagorski many younger people decid- that while the culture and poed they didn’t have anything litical activity varied from to lose. Then the older people place to place, in general were frequently latched on when they real- there ized that something might “things going on that would come of this. Egypt is one of really shock people over here the strongest countries in that are ingrained in daily Arab world, to have a peace- life over there.” While “suiful rebellion surprising over- cide bombing has cooled down…there were reports of all.”

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rechaun Dinner of hot dog and chips is available for children. All are welcome. For more information, tickets and cost, call (860) 6280349 or (860) 628-4678. St. Dominic Church has scheduled a presentation “Paul: Another Journey” for Tuesday, March 15 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The production is based on an imaginative contemporary visit from St. Paul, the Apostle. For more information, call (860) 628-0349.

St. Paul Ladies Guild The St. Paul Ladies Guild has scheduled a Polish supper for Saturday, March 26 at 5 p.m. in the St. Paul School gym. Dinner includes homemade pierogies, golumbki, ham, kielbasa, dessert and coffee. For more information, tickets and cost, call Terry at (860) 828-6667 or Delores at (860) 828-5401.

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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled free Tot Time for Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the church, 878 Worthington Ridge. Parents with children 1 through 5 years old enjoy craft time, play sessions, snacks, storytime and holiday parties. No registration is needed. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.

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Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled Lenten Potluck Suppers beginning on Tuesday, March 15. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.; program at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. Dessert will be provided. Tuesday, March 15 — Magician Des Desmond, an intergenerational program, a fun evening for all. Tuesday, March 22 — Pam Baclaski will present “Meditations on Parenting”. Tuesday, March 29 — The Seeker’s Group will present inspirational poetry and prose. A children’s program will be held downstairs. Tuesday, April 12 — Wrestling with Challenging Scriptures. A children’s program will be held downstairs.

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Meetings The Berlin AARP monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 (this is a change of date) at the Senior Center. Guest speaker will be a member of the Berlin Police Department who will present a canine demonstration. Refreshments will follow. Safe driver class Senior Safe Driver Class, sponsored by Berlin AARP Chapter 3035, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Only one class session is now required to receive the certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premium. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. For more information, contact Barbara Dixon at (860) 828-6295.

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“What You Can Do About Your Rheumatoid Arthritis” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Speaker Dr. Ralph Stocker on staff at Hartford Hospital is scheduled to present an informational program about rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Sign up at the Senior Center. Free Dental Clinics – Wednesday and Thursday, March 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adults 60 and older. Appointments are limited to five patients per day. For more information and to scheduled an appointment, call (860) 828-7006.

Programs Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises designed to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Grief Connection Group – Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. A five session

closed group is scheduled on March 30, April 13, 27, May 11 and 25. All sessions must be attended and your loss needs to be six months or longer. Sign up at the Senior Center by March 15. The group can accommodate six members. For more information, call Cheryl Siderowf at Catholic Charities at (860) 225-3561, ext. 121. Photography Group – Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and discussions. All kinds of cameras are welcome.

St. Patrick’s Day lunch A St. Patrick’s Day lunch and musical program is scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 at noon at the Senior Center. Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, Irish soda bread, dessert, coffee and tea

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Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for March is as follows: Tuesday, March 15 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, March 22 – 9:30 to 10:35 p.m. Cholesterol screening. Tuesday, March 22 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, March 29 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.

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Results of the Strikette Bowling League from March 1: Irene Willametz, 170; Norma Flynn, 153. Results of the Strikette Bowling League from March 3: Alice Ming, 167; Barb Patterson, 164; Dotti Breski, 161; Irene Willametz, 154. Results of the Senior Bowling League from March 4: Chuck Leonhardt, 191; Joe Sytulek, 181; Ron Picard, 180; Ed Picard, 169; Walt Williams, 169; Joe Aziz, 167; Laura Brochu, 167; Marie Kaczynski, 162; Ferd Brochu, 158; Florence Gillette, 158; Irene Willametz, 154; Liz Rugens, 152.

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Literacy volunteers

English tutors are needed. No experience is necessary. Training, observations and support are provided. Literacy Volunteers of Central CT has many adult students waiting for tutors to help them with reading, writing

and speaking English. Tutor Trainings in March are scheduled as follows: Morning sessions are scheduled to at the United Way of West Central CT, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on March 15, 18, 22, 25. Evening sessions are scheduled at the Bristol Public Library, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on March 14, 17, 21, 24.

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Blood glucose screening The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Health Care Center offer a glucose screening program to residents of Berlin, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington who are 65 years of age and older on the second Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and the fourth

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To the editor: Last week previous comments I made to the New Britain Herald were taken completely out of context in commentary by Adam Salina and then again by the Berlin Democratic Town Committee in one of their ads. Salina’s comment – “…He (George Millerd) admits in the same newspaper article that the current ‘renovate as new’ proposal is the ‘smartest, logical’ option…” Here is the actual text from that article: “...Renovating as-new ‘may be the smartest, logical thing, let’s fix everything type of deal,’ Millerd said. ‘But what if you can’t afford it?

Can you do it? How many people have had to make a car limp along for a couple years, even though it’s on its last legs?’…While there may be some truth to the arguments for renovating as-new, ‘if you can’t afford to do it, you can’t afford to do it,’ Millerd said.” Good leadership does not misrepresent the truth to support an agenda. Please vote on March 15. George Millerd Berlin

Budget watch To the editor: The Town Manager unveiled her proposed 2011-2012 town budget last Tuesday giving each council member hundreds of pages to review and act on it over the next three weeks. Apparently there was time for her to explain why the council and I could not get the electronic spreadsheets used to print paper copies of her budget, but not enough time to provide many details, so here are some: (1) 6.8 percent spending increase, or $4.6

million, (2) Over 2 mill tax increase (about $350 for a typical Berlin home like my three bedroom cape), (3) 43 percent increase in debt payments, and (4) 7.5 percent increase in health insurance benefits for employees. Unless significant changes are made, these figures will add up to higher taxes, more debt and less disposable income for every Berlin family. I will be making every effort to ensure that this budget does not make living in Berlin out of the financial reach of any resident. You can have a say in the budget process by attending any of the council’s remaining budget sessions March 14 at 6 p.m. (community center), March 17, March 21, March 22 all at 6 p.m. (BOE meeting room), the town meeting April 12 at 6 p.m. (McGee Middle School) and the April 26 budget referendum. Check the town website (berlin.ct.gov) or call the town hall at (860) 828-7000 for See Letters, next page

Government Meetings

Thursday, March 10 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 4 p.m. Monday, March 14 Board of Education, Town Hall 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room

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Advocate program gives victims a voice By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen There was a run of breakins in Berlin last fall, going into the holidays. Not unusual that time of year, police say. One especially bold incident on Simms Road — when a guy carrying a clipboard made an attempt to gain access to a home – was a scary event. Police are cautious in labeling crimes like this home invasion, but this one pushed that line. Law enforcement from Berlin to Florida worked together to track down the suspect and last week they nabbed him. In a situation like this, once an alleged crook gets arrested, it puts homeowners in a whole new ballpark when it comes to their rights. The state’s Victim Advocate’s Office is charged with “Giving voices to crime victims throughout Connecticut” — and staff there does a great job of it. About four years ago, my house was broken into in the middle of the night. I woke up to noise downstairs and the next thing I knew, someone was coming up the stairs, flashlight moving low along the hall. Luckily, they (I learned later there were two of them) fled when I got up and started shouting. They didn’t get much, although they stole my work bag with, ironically, notes on an interview with the police chief. The incident took place about six months before the Petit home invasion, a crime that would ultimately result in strengthened penalties for this kind of crime. Of course, I called the police, but didn’t expect to have much happen in terms of catching the guys. Certainly, I didn’t expect the incident to ever make it to court. But I was wrong. Within a week,

detectives showed up and not long afterwards, arrests were made. Shortly after that, the Victim Advocates’ office contacted me. They wanted to know my experience; how this crime had affected me. That was just the beginning of the support I would get. According to Deputy Chief John Klett, the victim of a crime can’t use the victim advocate’s office unless an arrest has been made. But once that happens, those victims have a chance to become part of the process. I’m not an expert on the program, but it worked for me and was a valuable experience. You know how the government seems to spend all that money on a bunch of stuff that either doesn’t work, doesn’t make sense, or doesn’t benefit anyone? I’m happy to have some of my tax dollars support this. What did I get out of the program? VA staff encouraged me to write a statement to be given to the judge when the perps came to court. I could have read it myself, but chose not to. Still, they made sure the judge had it and that it was included in his deliberations when it came to sentencing. Staff kept me updated on all court dates. An advocate sat with me when the case came before the judge. She explained everything that had happened and what was going on. She put me in contact with the public defender and the prosecution. Later, after sentencing, I was kept in the loop, right up until the present day. I was advised on parole hearings and submitted my two cents. I was told about psychological testing, drug abuse programs, educational programs and other aspects of the two inmates rehabilitation. Confidential details See Victims, page 21

Thursday, March 10, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

Student video wins national Grand Prize $5,000 award goes to BHS science department By Daniyal Khan Special to The Citizen Back in October, Morgan Hanna, a BHS Science Teacher, informed me about a national video competition relating to chemistry. It Khan was called “It’s Elemental” and was organized by Chemical Heritage Foundation. Three months later, my video made it to the Top 20 and now has gone on to win Grand Prize in the individual entry division. This means Berlin High School will receive one of ten $5,000 grants from the Dow Chemical corporation.

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any schedule changes. If any resident has a concern about the budget, please call me at (860) 416-2773 or send an email to dkeatbrtc@sbcglobal.net. And hopefully by the time you are reading this letter, or because of this letter, the Town Manager and Mr. Dacey (who told me ‘no’ last year and this year) will allow the council the electronic version of the budget for an efficient way to work on it. David Evans Berlin Town Council

Indiana calling

To the editor: My name is Daniel. I am a fourth grader at Evansville Day School in Evansville, Indiana. I am doing a state report on Connecticut. I would appreciate it if you could publish me in your newspaper. I would like your readers

You can view the video http://www.chemheritage.or g/discover/chemistry-in-history/its-elemental/viewvideo.aspx?reserveID =1436&elem=1. There is still time to vote for my video in the People’s Choice portion of the contest. I probably wouldn’t even have heard of this contest without the help of my teacher. It is the only video submitted from Connecticut. The video is called “Discovering Hydrogen”. It takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating element that is hydrogen. Participants in the video contest were supposed to pick one element from the periodic table, make a short video about it and submit it as a group or individual entry. While providing clear and precise information, the video also needed to keep the attention of the viewer through the use of a good stoSee Video, page 22

to send me information, postcards, brochures, etc. about Connecticut. They may send their information to: Daniel Farley, Evansville Day School, 3400 N. Green River Rd., Evansville, Indiana 47715. Thanks for your help. Daniel Farley Evansville, Indiana

Thanks to you To the editor: The Berlin Congregational Church would like to thank all the area businesses that contributed to our annual Pasta Supper and Service Auction. Thanks for your support over the years. Together we make a difference in our community. All proceeds benefit programs, services and outreach opportunities sponsored by our Christian Education Department. Berlin Congregational Church

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Warm weather must be near — Dairy Queen is open. The town hotspot at the corner of Main Street and Farmington Avenue kicked off its 2011 season March 4 at 11 a.m. The temperature was below freezing, but that didn’t keep folks away. Minutes after DQ opened, two cars pulled into the drive-through. Moments later a patron appeared at the walk-up window. The first order of 2011? A cake. And thus begins another year at DQ.

Berlin shafted To the editor: Now it’s the golfers at Timberlin. The Parks and Recreation Department decided to raise the rates on town golfers and not on non-residents. The town must have forgotten that we pay enough already. Maybe one reason they did not raise the price for out-of-towners is the men’s club. There are a lot of non-resident in this group. Could this be the reason why they did not raise the rates for non-residents? They say it’s to attract more junior and senior golfers, but do we really believe that? Obviously, there were problems last year at the course. So let’s correct then so they don’t happen again. Example: No rangers on the course last year, people walking on and not paying after the pro leaves, there is a big loss of money there. I read that they are looking into changes. One change they suggested is twilight rates.

Good idea. Maybe another good idea would be specials during the week, for example, 18 holes, a cart and lunch. I’m sure there are more ideas out there. I think we could have something good for all and let’s hope the Berlin taxpayers don’t get shafted again. Joe LaValle Sr. Kensington

Development worries To the editor: The following represents my concerns regarding the proposed Summerlin Trails Development Project (83 homes on 121 acres). I attended the open meeting presented by the developers, J.F.C. Endeavors, Inc., on March 1 at the Berlin Community Center. I found the presentation to be very informative and quickly concluded that the benefits of the proposed project accrue only to the developers. The residents who

live next to the 121 acres (Orchard Road., Metacomet Drive, Luis Road and Pequot Circle) will, no doubt, experience many short and longrun adversities associated with increased traffic, population growth and environmental affects. I sincerely believe that all the residents of Berlin would be better served if the subdivision were changed from a half-acre per home to two acres per home, reducing the number of homes from 83 to approximately 24. This would be consistent with other developments that have taken place on Orchard Road and the surrounding area. I feel that most people who attended the March 1 meeting share my concerns and would agree with my suggestions. Rosalie DiValentino Berlin

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Berlin High School Tournament Round-Up

Girls hoop bounced, hockey team repeats, and more By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

The last time the Berlin High School and Bacon Academy girls basketball teams had locked up was in the 2009 CIAC Class M state title game at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Colchester crew walked away with the hardware and a two-point victory. And when the rematch was finally held two years

later, Berlin’s championship hopes were dashed once again. Undefeated top seed Bacon Academy bested visiting No. 8 Berlin, 52-41, Monday night in the quarterfinals of the Class L state tournament. Senior Katie Mahoney, Bacon Academy’s all-time scoring leader, netted a gamehigh 16 points in the quarters. Mahoney hurt the Lady Redcoats in 2009 as well.

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Tommy Undercuffler, pictured, and Berlin High School boys basketball team earned the No. 5 seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament and faced No. 28 Platt Tuesday, after press time. The winner of that one advances to play the survivor of No. 12 Waterford-No. 21 Middletown today, March 10. For tournament updates, check out berlincitizen.com or The Citizen Facebook page.

Then a sophomore, she scored 22 points in the Class M finals. Chelsea Vujs scored 10 points to lead Berlin Monday night. Alyssa Barrett and Ashley Malloy had nine points apiece for the Lady Redcoats, who wrapped up their 2010-2011 campaign with a mark of 17-7. For the second straight year, the Newington-Berlin ice hockey team is champion of the Central Connecticut Conference South Division. The Newington-Berlin coop blanked Windham/Avon/East Granby, 5-0, Saturday night at Trinity College to claim the CCC South crown. James Dumont, Matt Coco, Brendon Richard, Jordan Wacker and Timothy Ouellette scored for NewingtonBerlin, which improved to 146-1. Matt Reynolds turned away 16 shots to come away with the shutout in the South Division title game. No. 5 Newington-Berlin went on to defeat No. 12 Sheehan, 7-2, Monday night in the opening round of the CIAC Division III state tournament. Berlin High had the best swimmers, but didn’t have the best team. That’s why the Redcoats finished a distant second to Middletown High in the Central Connecticut Conference South Division boys swimming championship meet held at Plainville High Saturday. The final score was Middletown 331 points, Berlin 248, the Bristol Central/Eastern Cooperative team 239, Plainville 231, the Meriden Platt/Maloney coop 104 and Bulkeley of Hartford 92. Again and again Berlin would win a race, but get outpointed in the event because Middletown would take seconds, thirds, fourths or other scoring spots. Nonetheless, BHS coach Eileen Thurston was upbeat.

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Chelsea Vujs, center, Ashley Malloy, right, and the Berlin High School girls basketball team battled hard, but came up short against Bacon Academy Monday night in the quarterfinals of the CIAC Class L state tournament. “Our kids were amazing,” she said. “We must have had 98 percent best times, a lot of them from first-year swimmers and freshmen. I have nine kids who are brand new to swimming.” Thurston talked about swimmers like Chris Cefaratti (50 yard freestyle, 100 freestyle), Taylor Bosse (fourth in the breaststroke), Chris Napierkowski (500 freestyle, 200 freestyle) and Igor Turetskyy (100 backstroke, 100 freestyle) as swimmers who made significant improvements and turned in best times. Berlin’s regular season record of 4-7 reflected the team’s lack of depth. Berlin often took first places, but were more often out-pointed because it lacked that group of solid swimmers that could consistently produce pointscoring seconds, thirds and fourths. A classic example of the reality of life with the Redcoats this season came in Saturday’s backstroke. Vinny Fischer won the race with

a time of 58.96 seconds, well ahead of Middletown’s Ronnie Vaughan who finished second at 1:01.73. But Middletown took second, fourth and fifth to out-point Berlin in the event. Similarly, Kevin Kozikowski won the 100 yard butterfly in a time of 54.12 seconds, but Middletown took second, third and fifth to again gain more points from the race than Berlin. Kozikowski won the 200 yard freestyle (1:49.20) to go with his win in the fly, Dan Klotz won the 50 yard freestyle (22.30 seconds) and the 100 yard freestyle (49.42 seconds), and Berlin won the 200 yard medley relay in a time of 1:45.47 with the team of Fischer, Bosse, Kozikowski and Klotz and also won the 400 yard freestyle relay. That team consisted of Kozikowski, Fischer, Klotz and Kyle Nelson and won with a time of 3:30.45. But even the relay wins only enabled Berlin to gain a few points as Middle-

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It’s McCormack’s program now BHS alum sees bright future for wrestling team By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Berlin High School wrestling team began this season with two head coaches — Dave Tremblay and C.J. McCormack. As the weeks wore on, and Tremblay’s work obligations piled up, McCormack accepted more and more coaching responsibilities. By the time the postseason tournaments rolled around, Tremblay was no longer with the team. This was McCormack’s first year with the Redcoats. Tremblay had been at the helm of the program since 2007. “I have a little different system than Dave did. So for me and Dave, trying to mix our two styles, and get them together, it was a little difficult,” McCormack conceded. “But the kids, after a few weeks, they got it.” Tremblay replaced longtime coach Jim Day, who built BHS wrestling into one of the premier programs in the state. But the past few years have not been great for the Redcoats. Numbers were

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Berlin High School first-year wrestling coach C.J. McCormack, right, and assistant B.J. Madey check out the action during the 2011 CIAC Class M state tournament. McCormack is determined to bring more state titles to BHS. down. Team titles dried up. McCormack sees better days are ahead, however. “The excitement is finally back. From when I started here three months ago, you didn’t hear much about Berlin wrestling. Now, everywhere I go it’s ‘hey, your team looks good.’ It just goes to show that what Coach Day built is still here. It just needed a little fine-tuning,” the

BHS alumnus said. “Now that the numbers are there, we’re starting to make a run back to greatness.” McCormack wrestled at BHS and was a New England place-winner and an AllAmerican. He continued his wrestling career at Rhode Island’s Roger Williams University where he was a fouryear starter and an All-

American on the mat and in the classroom. “I’ve been very lucky. I’ve had two of the greatest coaches in all of New England, between Jim Day and (Roger Williams’) Dave Kemmy,” McCormack said. “Coach Day taught me how to be a competitor. He taught me the basic skills. When I got to college, it’s the first time you’re away from home, and Dave Kemmy was like a second father. He taught me more analytical stuff; the unwritten rules of wrestling … Between both those guys, I meld myself together.” After graduating from college, McCormack spent three years as an assistant coach at Roger Williams. His last year with the team he was associate head coach and earned the New England Assistant

Coach of the Year award. McCormack was climbing the college coaching ladder, but when the head job at Berlin was brought to his attention, he had no qualms about packing his bags. “For me, it’s a step forward,” he said. “Any time you go from an assistant coach to a head coach, it’s a step in the right direction.” BHS “is the perfect situation. I have no regrets,” McCormack added. “Every expectation I’ve had so far has been met, except for one: I want a state title. Not just for me, but for the entire wrestling community in Berlin.” Berlin finished fourth at the 2011 CIAC Class M state tournament and returns a slew of varsity-tested wrestlers next winter.

Berlin baseball’s all-time nine Who was the best Berlin High School pitcher? The best shortstop? Outfielder? Let us know what you think. E-mail sports@theberlincitizen.com. BHS baseball’s all-time starting lineup, and back-up players, will be unveiled in an upcoming edition. Play ball!

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Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Entering the Berlin High Lindsey Pulito School Athletic Hall of Fame this year will be former BHS Moore coaches Al Pelligrinelli and

Jim Day, and athletes Robert McCann (Class of 1956), Mauro Gozzo (Class of 1984), Rocky Urso (Class of 1987), Ken Pera (Class of 1989), Monica Earley (Class of 1990), Forrest Conoly (Class of 1991), Dave Swanson (Class of 1991) and Lindsey Pulito (Class of 2000). The 1958 state championship BHS baseball team will be immortalized in the Hall as well. This week, The Citizen takes a look at the career of Lindsey Pulito and the accomplishments of the 1958 baseball team.

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and Caitlin Watson, Caleb Orde and Braden Shea. Thirteen Minutemen competed in the Bobcat Brawl. Leading Berlin were — Mighty Mite: Caleb Orde (second), Bantam: Trevor Graham (first), Sadie Boyer (fourth), Connor Gileau (fourth), Intermediate: Daniel Veleas (first), Luke Mangiafico (second), Graeden Boyer (second), Nathan Orde (fourth), Novice: Michael Patterson (first), Seth Pelletier (first), Joshua Veleas (second), Nicholas Arborio (third), Niko Fusco (third).

Basketball Third/fourth grade Parks and Recreation Knicks 38, Bulls, 15: Knicks scorers — Andrew Brochu (10), Adam Bilinsky (8), Zach Murray (6), Eric Oates (4), Jake Holmes (4), Kevin Dunn (2), Andrew Celella (2), Andrew Roberts (2). Bulls scorers — Mark Addamo (6), John Addamo (6), Patrick Morris (2), Dan Cervoni (1). Duke 27, Stags 17: Duke scorers — Zach Hrubiec (8), Paul D’Amore (8), Sam Capodice (5), Neil Tighe (2), Brandon Barrow (2), Tony Undercuffler (2). Stags scorers —

Luke Waddinger (10), Connor Vogul (4), Ben Labaddia (2), Aiden Jones (1). Tarheels 23, Hilltoppers 12: Tarheels scorers — Ryan Terlecky (9), Giancarlo Tufano (4), Sebastian Fusco (4), Max Rosinsky (2), Nick Grant (2), Tyler Tralli (2). Hilltoppers scorers — Ryan Hyde (8), Alex Halkias (2), Josh Ladd (2). Huskies 16, Celtics 10: Huskies scorers — Holden Murphy (12), Jeff Madeia (2), Aaron Senz (2). Celtics scorers — Tim Heinke (5), Dan Lynch (2), Vincenzo Dastoli (1), Peter Cugno (1), Michael Parczych (1). Knicks 31, Duke 17: Knicks scorers — Eric Oates (6), Zach Murray (6), Adam Bilinsky (4), Jake Holmes (4), Andrew Brochu (4), Kevin Dunn (3), Andrew Celella (2), Jacob Sparks (2). Duke scorers — Sam Capodice (8), Paul D’Amore (5), Zach Hrubiec (2), Tony Undercuffler (2). Hilltoppers 33, Stags 15: Hilltoppers scorers — Ryan Hyde (12), Gianelli Fanelli (11), Josh Ladd (6), Alex Halkias (2), Tyler DeGroff (2). Stags scorers — Connor Vogul (6), Luke Waddinger (5), Ben Labaddia (2), Lucas Barbota (2).

Tarheels 28, Huskies 16: Tarheels scorers — Ryan Terlecky (12), Giancarlo Tufano (6), Max Rosinsky (4), Kyle Dacey (4), Sebastian Fusco (2). Huskies scorers — Holden Murphy (8), Cam Murphy (6), Xander Devoe (2).

Celtics 21, Bulls 8: Celtics scorers — John Downes (6), Michael Parzych (6), Dan Lynch (5), Joey Gaffney (2), Tim Heinke (2). Bulls scorers — Mark Addamo (4), Dan Cervoni (2), John Addamo (2).

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School News Dean’s list Bentley University, Massachusetts — Timothy Dean, Lindsey Roeder, Mark Wagoner of Berlin. Loyola University, Maryland — Allison Pucci of Kensington. Marist College, New York — Hannah Furlong of East Berlin; Scott Williams of Kensington. University of Delaware — Nicholas Messina of Berlin. Westminster Choir College, New Jersey — Margaret Hudson of Berlin.

Scholastic achievements Kaitlyn Wall of Kensington graduated from Central Connecticut State University in December. She is pursuing her masters degree in marriage and family therapy. Valerie Courtney of Kensington has been named to the fall semester honor roll at Kingswood-Oxford. Erica Osowiski and Amber Litwinko of Kensington have been named to the honor roll at St. Paul Catholic High School.

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All Night Graduation Party Fundraisers Bill’s Pizza – The BHS All Night Graduation Party Committee has scheduled a fundraiser at Bill’s Pizza on Tuesday, March 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the All Night Graduation Party. ate, no ball class. Classes meet Mondays from 6 or 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. from April 11 to June 27. Limit of 10 participants. Pilates Plus Strength Training classes meet Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. from April 20 to June 22. Limit of 10 participants. Stretch Pilates for Seniors: 60 years and older. Classes meet Mondays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from April 11 to June 20. Limit of 15 participants. Tai Chi for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention for age 60 and older. Classes meet Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from April 6 to June 8 or Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from April 14 to June 23.

FORD ESCORT 2002 $2,888 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

GMC SIERRA 2008 CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack Coz 1-866-879-1616

Auto, 4x2, Low Miles. $14,491 Stock# C7025 (203) 237-5561

FORD ESCORT SE 1998 $2,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

CHEVROLET MALIBU LS 1999 $3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

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

Thursday, March 10, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

PETS & LIVESTOCK

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Pekingese, Yorkie, Bugg, Poodle Mix. $250+. FORD Escort 2000 - 105,076 miles. 4 cylinder, good condition. Well maintained. Blue. Nice 2nd hand car. As Is. $2500/best offer. Interested call (203) 927-3327

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863

860-930-4001 PUREBRED BLACK LAB No papers. Virgin. 18 months old. Housebroken. 860-349-1588 or 860-510-3707

Auto, Leather, Sunroof. Very Clean $16,991 Stock# C7036 (203) 237-5561

LTD, Leather, Sunroof $13,192 Stock# C7022 (203) 237-5561

VOLKWAGONS Jetta 1999 4dr, at, $3450. Passat 2000 4 dr, AT, $3750 GLS 1997 $2150 Golf 2001 $3650 (203) 213-1142

COBIA 24' 2000 240 Walkaround. Fishing or Family fun! enclosed Bimini, cuddy cabin, live well, depth/fish finder, 250 hp Mercury outboard. Low hours. Well maintained. E-Z load trailer. Asking $17,900. Call Tom 203-238-2820

PETS & LIVESTOCK

IT’S Your lucky day!

ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Dog Obedience classes starting March 28 at Cheshire Park & Rec. Bruce Gianetti & Phil Huntington, Instructors. Call 203-272-2743 9am-4pm. After 6pm call 203-235-4852.

I’ll get rid of those junk vehicles in your yard & pay you too! Free towing, Free Pickup! (203) 631-0800 or (203) 630-2510

WANTED TO BUY SPRING HORSEBACK RIDING! Rosehaven Stables, LLC/ Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com/ 203-238-1600

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS

JET DRUM SANDER Model 10-20 Plus $400 (203) 238-2460

Portable Dust Collector RELIANT Model NN-821 $200 (203) 238-2460

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

AFFORDABLE NISSAN Altima 1997 - 4 dr, 4 cyl, good condition. 103,000 miles. Asking $2100. Call (203) 634-4381

VOLVO S60 2005

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

AWD, Leather, Sunroof, Turbo. $10,494 Stock# C6992A (203) 237-5561

Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver

203-284-8986 GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Top quality. Working lines. Shots, dewormed, tattoed. AKC reg. $1000. Guaranteed. Serious inquiries please. (860) 655-0889

"PLEASE allow my 25+ years of Auto Sales at the Largest Chevrolet Cadillac Store in the northeast Assist you in your needs" Call Patton 203-598-5366

CLASSIC & ANTIQUES

BURGUNDY Color leather sofa, w/chair & ottoman purchase from Cheshire Furn. Barn. Berkline HeavyDuty Recliner, color Burgundy. All for $550. Call 203-903-7075 CHILDREN’S All wood bunk/ trundle bed with desk, 3 drawers & large storage compartment. Includes 2 mattresses. $400 or best offer. Call (203) 235-0840

CORVETTES Wanted 1953-1972 Any condigion. Competitive professional. Licensed & Bonded. www.corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE DANBURY-MINT 22kt gold WWF cards $100.00. 203-237-0912

TRUCKS & VANS

JET DRUM SANDER Model 10-20 Plus $400 (203) 238-2460 LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPS AKC & OFA Registered. Vet certified. Health guaranteed. Parents used in therapy. $800. RedRiverRetrievers.com Sire hunts. Call (860) 681-5402

PONTIAC G6 2007 Convertible, Sport, Leather, Sunroof $17,991 Stock# C7034 (203) 237-5561

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com 203-910-2360 Danielle

Portable Dust Collector RELIANT Model NN-821 $200 (203) 238-2460

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $100. Call 203-415-1144

10 lessons for $350! Rap-A-Pony Farms 203-265-3596

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Antiques, Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

HOUSES FOR RENT

Always Buying Everything Old or Collectible. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-284-3786 or 203-269-4975

ALWAYS Buying, Old, used and antique hand tools. Carpentry, machinist and workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that you are no longer using, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860613-1108

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths. 1396 N Colony Rd, 1B WellMntd Townhouse 2 Car Pkng $1,100/Mo + Uts 203-589-5144 MERIDEN East Side Condo 2BR. Fully applianced. No pets. No smoking. $875 (203) 235-4853 MERIDEN- Cozy, 1 BR, 1 bath condo. $650/mo. 1 mo. rent plus 2 mos. sec. No utils incl. Call cell 203-213-2352

YALESVILLE On the Green 2BR, 2 bath. All appliances included. W/D. Gas heat. Exercise Facility, Patio & BBQ Area. No pets. Call 203-464-8066

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.

203-235-8431 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

BERLIN-1 BR. Heat & HW incl. All appls, Washer & dryer, lg yd, park. $750. 860-828-8114 CHESHIRE. 1BR, large 1st floor apt, eat in kit, liv rm. hardwood flrs, front & rear porch, off st, parking. W/D available. Pet ok. $840/mo. Call 203-250-8288

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS GUITAR/BASS LESSONS At SherStudios All styles & levels for fun or career from 25 year exp’d Hartt grad and recording artist Jamie Sherwood. Call (860) 793-0669 www.jamiesherwood.com

Voice Lessons Piano Lessons

WEIGHT BENCH Like new. Asking $75. Call 203-265-3427

BERLIN New construction. Lovely lot in established neighborhood. Still time to customize using your plans or ours. Inquire at 860-828-5661 BERLIN-2BR completely re-done Hdwd, appls, washer, dryer, lg yard. $1,300. 860-828-8114 MERIDEN- 3BR, 7 rooms, 2 level Colonial w/garage for rent. Spacious yard. $1400/mo. No utilities. incl. Pets allowed. Please call (860) 770-2595 WALLINGFORD - 3BR House, 1.5 baths, private parking, private yard. Easy access to highways. $1400 per month + sec. dep. Call 203-265-1278 or 203-668-9024

203-238-3499

All Ages and Levels Welcome

RIDING LESSONS English & Western. Spring Special -

WW II Swords

203-238-3308

27” Panasonic console color Tv. Asking $95 or best offer. Call 203-815-5581

WANTED: Paying cash for junk motorcycles, cars & trucks, dead or alive. Free pickup/towing. 203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510.

BOATS & MOTORS

HYUNDAI SONATA 2007

DRUMS Bass, Snare, Tom-Tom. $90 203-634-0809

ELECTRONICS

Free Towing! SAAB 9-3 2008

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

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

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 2 & 3 BR apts From $725 + sec. & utils. Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688 MER 1BR, 2nd fl, hdwd flrs, heat, hot water, elec incld. W. Side, refrig, stove incld. $240/wkly+sec. Call 203-6303823 12pm-8pm MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd flr Studio, $758/mo+ sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR, New appliances. Hardwood floors. Off st reet parking. No smoking. No pets. Heat & HW included. $850 month. (203) 444-5722

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN - 2 BR, large 2nd flr apt. $680/mo. 302 East Main St. (203) 715-1296 MERIDEN -1 ROOM Private Bath. Clean. Stove, fridge. Broad Street. No pets. 2 mos security. Credit check req. $450. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN -11 Camp Street 3BR, 3rd flr. $900/mo + security. Fresh paint, new flooring. Utilities not included. Off-street parking. Call 860-209-0646 MERIDEN -3+ BR Franklin St Beautiful new 2 level apt. Very large. 2 full baths. 2 LRs, Laundry Room. Off st parking. Hardwood flrs. (203) 634-6550 MERIDEN 1 Large BR Apt on 1st Floor. Newly remodeled. Hdwd Flrs. $700/ mo. No pets. Can be made into 2 BR. 203-235-5364 or 203-500-9080 MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BR. New kitchen & baths. New appls, hdwd flrs, off st parking. Laundry. Private porches, nice views. $645 & up. 203-430-0340 MERIDEN 1, 2, 3 & 4BR. Starting at $500. West Side - Recently Renovated. Off st parking. No pets. Sec, refs. Ask Lisa about our specials. Call 203-935-6612

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Ask about 1 month free rent. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 1BR. 2nd Floor. Newly carpeted BR, walk-in kit, full bath. $750 incl heat, HW & cooking gas. Parking. Small pet OK. Lincoln St. 203-440-4789 MERIDEN 2 bdrm. 224 Crown St. 2nd fl. Recently renovated, big and bright with new appliances, off street parking, $800 mo + gas heat and electric utilities. Security deposit. Call 203-630-2186 MERIDEN 2 Bedroom, 2nd Floor Apartment. 1 bath, Appliances Incl. 110 Colony St. Off St. Parking. Section 8 Approved. $800 + Sec. Call 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Flr. Fresh Paint. New Flooring. Lrg lot. Utilities not incl. $710/Mo + Sec. 203-464-0815. Woodland Street MERIDEN 2 BR, 3rd Floor. 53 Washington St. Clean, new paint. Appliances. Laundry facilities. No pets. $725/mo + 2 mos. security. (203) 494-2147 MERIDEN 2 BR. $775. 3 BR w/2 full baths $875. Both with appls. Hdwd flrs. Parking. Utils not incl. 1 Mo rent + sec. Credit check. Call 646-345-2636 MERIDEN 3 BR Clean, 1st floor. Stove & refrigerator included. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Small pets at discretion of landlord. 136 Bunker Ave. $980 per month. Section 8 approved. 203-671-3112 MERIDEN 3BR, 2 full BA, lg rms w/much closet space, W/D in bsmt, off-st-park, $1200/mo + sec & utils. Sect 8 appr’d. No pets. Avail now. 203-537-1772 MERIDEN- FULLY FURNISHED 1BR, LR, kit., prvt bath $675/mo. Also, 2 BR apt, 3rd flr, $775/mo. Lease & sec dep req’ d. No pets. 203-238-9772 MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620

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

You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

FENCING

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

Call 203-537-5795

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

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

LAWN & GARDEN

CARPENTRY

atticbasementsolutions.com Endless interior remodeling ideas.

C&M CONSTRUCTION

LANDSCAPING BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240

GUTTERS

See how we can turn your Attic or Basement into Usable Space at www.

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC. Res & small Commercial mowing, winter/spring cleanups. Affordable, reliable, insured. 203-687-1347

MASONRY

lic#573229

WATER PROBLEMS Roofs to cellars resolved by experienced contractor. Lic & Ins. Free estimates. 203-238-1449 # 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com ADDITIONS, Decks, Garages, Finish bsmt, Window & door replacement. Repairs of all types. Complete Home Improvement. Free est. 203-238-1449 # 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

COMPUTER SERVICES

HALLOFGAMING EX-DM Internet, PC Gaming, DDR & Tournaments. FREE 4 Hrs to New Customers All Sun $10. 220 N Colony, Wallingford (203) 793-7712

CONCRETE & CEMENT FOUNDATIONS For additions and garages. Excavating and drainage. Call Stepping Stones 203-631-3181 CT #604493

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 ELDERLY CARE COMPANION/CNA Low rates. Reliable. Good heart. FT. Light cleaning, appts, etc. CT# NA9992203 Rose 203-430-5881

EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

HANDYPERSONS

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

WATERPROOFING FOUNDATION crack injections, basement dewatering systems. Transferable warranties. Call (203) 265-4474 CT Reg#603313 www.andersonwaterproofing.net

HARDWOOD FLOORING

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 26 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

RC HARDWOOD FLOORS, LLC Install, finish & refinishing. All repairs. Big & Small jobs. Free estimates. HIC. #0612038. Call (203) 723-2175

FOUNDATION water proofing, crack injection, floor and yard drains. Evacating and drainage. Call Stepping Stone 203-631-3181 CT Reg #604493

HEATING & COOLING

DON’T Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-3798944 #400335-S1

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ADD A CLOSET or remodel a kitchen... whatever your home improvement needs are call JP Wolfe Contracting. (203) 2695175 Est. 1983. CT Reg # 0629780

HOUSE CLEANING

PLUMBING

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1 MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

POWER WASHING

The Powerwashing Kings Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

ROOFING SPRING Specials- Roofing, Siding, Windows. We do it all. ALEX Home Improvement. Free est. 203-631-8810 CT#583177

SAMMY ROOFING All type roofing, shingle, torch, rubber. Quality work. Free est. 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481

Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included

SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-715-0567. CT Reg# 616240

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

SNOW PLOWING SNOWPLOWING Residential, commercial. Pricing includes clearing of sidewalks. Lic, insured. 203-605-1890

ROOFING

POLISH/English speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Ask about Free Cleaning for New Clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720 YOUR HOME or office will be sparkling clean. Free estimate. Good references. Insured. 10 yrs of exp. Call (203) 815-6630

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

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

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

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

V. NANFITO Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

For an application and more information, call:

(860) 257-1330

For Active Adults 55 and better

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

Call Now!

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

SEEKING 4 or 5 Room House or 1st Fl Apartment. Have section 8. Quiet, clean, with one cat, trained. Call (203) 238-9756 WANTED Studio Apt for a clean, non smoking, non drinking sr citizen. Only hope is that there is a W/D hookup. Robert 203-265-2666 or 203-393-8931

WANTED-Kitchen to rent in Wallingford. Willing to share Starting Cake bus 203-3761514 alyssaP021@yahoo.com

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS SO. MERIDEN- 8600 sq. ft bldg w/retail exposure. Loaded w/amenities. $4900/mo. (860) 384-4205 anytime. Let’s talk!

HOUSES FOR SALE

SIDING

TREE SERVICES LET me clean your home/office for less $. Will beat other quotes by 20%. (Mature Woman/US Citizen). Call (203) 238-0566

55+ 1 & 2 BR units for rent. Fully applianced w/ washer & dryer. Wall to wall carpeting, central A/C, parking garage, community room, elevator.

WANTED TO RENT

Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

NEW BRITAIN:

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

FREE Gutter cleaning with free roofing estimate. Complete home renovations, all types of roofing & repairs, incl. flat. Ct Reg #572776. Call 4 det. Quality Improvements 203-200-9861

SERVICES OFFERED

ANVIL PLACE APTS.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 10, 2011

REPLACE YOUR OLD WINDOWS Save Money on Heating! Do the entire house or work within your budget by scheduling one room or one window at a time. Call JP Wolfe Contracting (203) 269-5175 for free estimate. CT Reg #0629780

MERIDEN 3BR, 1.5 bath, basmt W/D hookup, $1200/m + utils. 1m sec. No pets. Avail 3/1. Call 203-631-8421 or 203-440-1290 MERIDEN-2BR, quiet bldg. 3rd flr. Off-st-parking. Avail now! $750/mo. 1 car gar optional. W/D hkup 203-641-8483 MERIDEN-3BR remodeled. Offst-parking. Sect 8 approved. Avail 3/8. $1300/mo + sec. Utils incld. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN-3BR, nice size 2nd flr apt, $850/mo incl. new refrig., new stove, w/d hookup in unit. No pets, utils or smoking. 1 yr lease, credit chk & refs req. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-6088348 MERIDEN-4BR 2 floor unit. Nice, new carpet, paint, etc. Available immediately. $1,250 per month. Call 203-440-1003 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 WALLINGFORD $800 1 BR, 3rd Floor. Off st parking. WD hookup. S Orchard St. Call Dennis 203-395-1961 WALLINGFORD - 2BR, 1st flr, Fridge, stove, w/d. $900/mo. + 1 mo. sec. 2BR, 3rd flr, w/d hookup. $700/mo. Both downtown w/ off st. parking. Available April 1. Call (203) 915-8940 WALLINGFORD - 2BR, small 2nd flr apt, private rd, no smoking/ pets. $875. Call (203) 269-1562 WALLINGFORD - Beautiful location! North Main St. Remodeled 5 rooms, hdwd flrs, new appls, w/ attic space. 2nd flr. Smoke free. $1200. Sec. & refs. 203-269-7671 WALLINGFORD 1 BR 3rd Fl. Remodeled, C-Air & heat. EIK, new appls & cabinets. Off st parking. Washer & Dryer. No pets. $700 + sec 203-272-3855

WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor Remodeled. New bath, kit & flrs. 2 BR. WD. Stove, refrig. Fence in yard. Garage extra. $900. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD Choate area. Off No. Main St. Walking distance to library & downtown. 1 BR Apt. Off st. parking. No smoking, no pets. $725 + sec. 203-265-3092 WALLINGFORD-1BR inclds heat & HW. Lease & security. No pets. $795/mo. Call 203265-7101 JJ Bennett Realty

WLFD $309,900 Spacious 3 family-exceptional Condition! Newer kitchens and baths, updated plumbing, heating and electrical. All separate utilities. Wood flooring and CAIR. Linda 203-265-5618

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

ROOMMATES RELIABLE ROOMMATE Female to share w/same in Meriden condo. $650/mo incl utils. Newly built 3 story townhouse, only 3 yrs old. Hdwd flrs thru-out. Share DR, LR, kitch, 1.5 baths. 1st mo. rent req’d. No pets. Call (917) 886-1740 leave message.

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

NORTH HAVEN

MERIDEN $315,000 3BR, 2.5 bath Colonial on cul-de-sac in So. Meriden. Very spacious open fl plan is perfect for entertaining. Has walk-out bsmt, great size bdrms, & nice yard. Call Toni 203235-3300

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Wallingford/Durham 10’ x 20’ & 20’ X 45’ w/electricity/heat. Available Now. 203-751-1977

MERIDEN- Energy Star certified new homes with a 2 year warranty at Cobblestone. www.cobblestonect.com Call 203-269-0325

Thursday, March 10, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

MEDICAL CAREERS

EXTRA INCOME NEEDED? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$

CNA

MERIDEN $118,000 Must see to appreciate this great condo 2nd fl unit. Features pergo fls in LR & office area, ceramic tile in DR & kit w/oak cabs, 2 built-in AC units, heated secure gar w/remote, sec sys. HOA inc: heat & hot water. Call Annemarie 203235-3300

MERIDEN Spring Village Phase 2. New 1726 SF. Townhouse w/3BR, 2.5BA, huge LR, 2 car gar, trek deck. Starts at $220,000. Galleria RE Call 203-671-2223.

Full Time - Part Time 3-11 Includes every other weekend. A Plaintree Affiliate. Must be reliable and committed to quality care. Please forward your resume or apply in person only. No phone calls. Fax: 860-378-1024 Mulberry Gardens Of Southington 58 Mulberry Street Plantsville, CT 06479 Attention: Laura Boggio PRO-HEALTH Physicians Laboratory - Med Tech Seeking experienced Medical Technologist for part time hours at their busy Wallingford Laboratory, Friday 5 PM until Close (1:00AM) and every other Saturday 2PM-9:30PM. Must be a team player a self starter, and possess excellent customer service skills. Please contact Keri Smith at (203) 269-3170 or email/fax resume to ksmith@prohealthmd.com or Fax 203-269-3749

EARLY MORNING HOURS AVAILABLE FOR Delivery of local morning newspaper Seven days a week. Routes available in Wallingford, but Accepting names for routes in all areas.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

REDUCED! $79,500 Ground level ranch, 2BR, 2 bath, furnished! 7th fairway is your backyard on Island Green Golf Course. Indoor/outdoor Pool, tennis, large fitness room. Call 203-271-3172

HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATIVE Asst- Seeking professional with strong interpersonal/organizational/writng /multi-tasking/computer skills. 3 yrs exp. BS/BA degree a plus. Send cover letter & resume lflynn@haven-ct.org. No phone calls.

BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN The Body Shop at Richard Chevrolet in Cheshire is growing! Our high volume collision shop has an opportunity for the right candidate. Excellent work environment and income potential. Qualified candidates will need to be: A motivated and certified professional. ● Good work ethic. ● A desire to take the next step in an already successful career. ● A positive attitude. ●

What we offer: A challenging position with an aggressive pay plan. ● A clean, modern shop with state-of-the-art equipment. ● High volume repairs. ● A choice of medical plans. ● A dental plan. ● A 401k retirement program. ● A professional atmosphere that fosters growth. ●

To determine if a mutual interview should be the next step, please email your resume to Gary Plourde at garyp@richardchevy.com or call 203-272-1000.

To assist mgr. Must have good personality & neat appearance. Car helpful. Opportunity to $1000 bi-weekly. Call 203-2353710 between 10am and 12pm.

CABLE TECHS! WILL TRAIN! If you have knowledge in wiring, electrical, CATV, a good attitude and willingness to learn, you may qualify for our training program! Experienced techs can qualify for $2000 Bonus! Must have valid driver’s license and meet drug screening and background check criteria to qualify. Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Omni Engineering 100 Raton Drive, Milford CT 06461 203-647-6510 CHURCH SECRETARY Office and clerical work, Good computer skills. Friendly, well organized, and self motivated. Discretion required. Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Mon-Fri. 9am to 1pm. Send resume & cover letter to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 164 Hanover St., Meriden, Ct 06451. Attn: Employment. No phone calls. CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIAL: This sales position will provide superior customer service for customers by telephone, electronically and in person, and perform presentations of our products. Can you multi task, and enjoy dropping everything to work with customers? Outgoing, experienced, pleasant applicants apply to tigerclaw@deckfastener.com for competitive salary, excellent benefits and a fast paced fun work environment. 860 984-9033 F/T Janotorial area Manager. Must be bi-lingual. Supervisory exp needed. 3:30pm-11:30pm. Good pay. M/F. Ken 203-537-2066 JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE position Meriden Property Mgmt LLC, Must have a vehicle & a cell phone. $10.50/hr + mileage. 1079 Broad St., Suite 1 North, Meriden or fax 203-440-3009

370 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield CT

860-561-0599

Wallingford Route 3088 - Profit up to $4,800 annually Route 1009 - Profit up to $6,600 annually Route 1232p - Profit up to $6,700 annually Route 1088 - Profit up to $9,900 annually Most routes take from one hour to two hours a day.

HELP WANTED

3 PEOPLE NEEDED

Needed in Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, New Britain, Bristol, Southington & surrounding towns. Criminal Background checked by agency. Car transportation desirable. Excellent pay rates for experienced staff. Spanish speaking a plus. E.O.E

WILLCARE

CALL TODAY 203-634-3933

HELP WANTED

ATTENTION!

CNA/Home Health Aide

CARPET CLEANING 10 Immediate Openings $500+ per week. 203-759-1392 NEW YEAR ★★ NEW CAREER BRING IN 2011 By Getting A ★ NEW POSITION ★ In a Growing Industry 23 Limited Positions Available In: ★Customer Service ★General Labor ★Retail/Sales ★2nd Line Mgmt. (Students & all others welcome to apply) Must be able to start ASAP Call to Schedule your interview! Call Now 860-329-0330 or 203-721-2047 Email resume to: rb_boyle@yahoo.com PART TIME Office Support Person for non profit business lender in Meriden. 10-20 hours per week. This position will perform data entry and other general office duties as required as well as provide coverage for the front desk. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to multitask. EOE. Send resume and salary requirements to Kathy Domijan 965 East Main St. Meriden, CT 06450 or k.domijan@cedf.com PLUMBERS/SPRINKLER Fitters Must have CT license. Looking for plumbers w/residential exp. Sprinkler fitters with commercial exp. Call Sheehy Plumbing M-F 8-4 203-284-9100

Wallingford Public Schools

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL (E.C. Stevens Elementary School) Start Date: On or about July 1, 2011.

Drivers Wanted! PCF, Inc. is seeking Delivery Service Providers for newspaper home delivery. 7 days a week. 2-3 hours daily, starting around 3am. $400-$500/bi-weekly. Routes in Wallingford, cheshire, Hamden, Bethany and Guilford. No money collections required. Must be 18+. Valid Driver's License and reliable car w/insurance required. Drivers are Independently Contracted.

Call 1-800-515-8000 HELP WANTED SHEET METAL Lay-out for Engineering Department. Experience in auto-cad or Solidworks necessary. For immediate consideration please apply at Specialty Metal Fabrication, 235 Cheshire Road South Meriden, CT 06451

Wallingford Public Schools

MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (James H. Moran Middle School) Start Date: On or about July 1, 2011. Intermediate administrator’s certification and experience as a teacher and administrator at the middle school level required. Regionally competitive salary and benefits package. Apply on-line @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us Deadline: April 8, 2011

WELDERS Intermediate administrator’s certification and experience as a teacher and administrator at the elementary level required. Regionally competitive salary and benefits package. Apply on-line @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us Deadline: April 1, 2011

Semi trailer dealership needs certified welders in MIG and TIG. Aluminum and stainless. Must have basic automotive tools. Apply Atlantic Star Trailers 405 Industrial Ave. Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 250-8000

HELP WANTED LABORER Wanted at Jawor Lumber, 1068 North Farms Road, Wallingford. Accepting applications between 6:30am-2pm

Wire Turks Head Operator The Specialty Metal Products Division of AMETEK, Inc. a manufacturer of highly engineered strip and wire products has an opening for an experienced individual to work in our wire department as a turks head operator. We are looking for a production worker with experience in setting up and operating square wire and shaped wire machinery. Candidates must possess high mechanical aptitude, be flexible, able to learn quickly, willing to work in a team environment, selfmotivated and work with minimal supervision. This is 2nd or 3rd shift position. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online at: http://www.ametek.com/ careers/index.aspx An Equal Opportunity Employer

Billing Clerk Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation has an hourly part time position available in the Accounting Department for an experienced Billing Clerk The successful candidate will have 3 years plus experience in a billing area. Individual should possess a strong analytical and accounting background, have the ability to work independently and in a "team" environment. Intermediate to advance Excel and windows based accounting system skills are a must. This position offers paid vacation and 401 K. Send resume including salary requirements/employment history to:

Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation 26 Barnes Industrial Road North Wallingford, CT 06492 Attention: Human Resources Resumes may be faxed to (203) 679-3270 or e-mailed to kac@fosdickcorp.com

PUBLISHERS CIRCULATION FULFILLMENT, INC. NOW HIRING

Part Time Distribution Generalists Opportunities in: Hamden and Madison, CT We have openings for delivery support team members who are at least 18 years of age and have: ● Valid driver's license in state of residence ● A driving record that demonstrates safe driving ● Access to a vehicle that can be used at work ● The ability to work the overnight shift in our distribution sites ● The ability to maneuver 50 lb. bundles of newspapers Apply online at www.pcfjobs.com for one of the open positions in your area. PCF is a drug-free workplace requiring drug-testing, driving records and background checks prior to employment.

HELP WANTED SECRETARIAL Position/Maintenance coordinator. Meriden Prop erty Mgmt, LLC. Bi-lingual a plus. $10.50/hr + leasing commission. 1079 Broad St., Suite 1 North, Meriden or fax 203-440-3009 THERMOSPAS is interviewing enthusiastic call center reps. If you are energetic and determined to win in a sales environment, call (203) 303-6328

HELP WANTED

Warehouse 1st & 2nd Shift Loading & Unloading - Must pass criminal background check.

Contact HCI @ 203-634-8427

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 10, 2011 Political Advertisement

BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION - MARCH 10, 2011

Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way 6:30 PM & 7:00 PM - 30 min. Tours 7:30 PM Question & Answer Forum

Vote YES for BHS on March 15. —It’s the Fiscally Responsible Position. What a “Yes” vote means:

What a “No” vote means:

• 58 year old Berlin High School Renovated as NEW

• 58 year old Berlin High School – NO RENOVATION

• Building entrance modified to provide adequate security and provide handicap access

• Doesn’t provide a secure entrance

• Science wing will be updated and modernized from original 1952 design

• Leaves our science students behind

• Accreditation concerns addressed

• Doesn’t remove the asbestos or toxic chemicals 58 year old roof • Doesn’t fix or replace the 56

• Safety issues addressed

• Doesn’t address an inadequate ventilation system

• Asbestos and toxic chemicals removed

• Does not alleviate the overcrowded cafeteria

• New roof for the entire building

• The $25 million plan does NOT exist

• Updated ventilation system for cleaner air • Cafeteria expanded to alleviate overcrowding • State of CT share toward project is $22.6 million

• $47 million

• Doesn’t provide handicap access

• The Public Building Commission, Town Council and Board of Education ALL rejected the $25 million plan as inadequate

THE BOTTOM LINE • $25 million

for 100% of the building renovated as NEW • Approximate monthly tax increase $13—$21

for ONLY 8% of the building renovated • Approximate monthly tax increase $7—$11

For Berlin’s Future — vote Yes for BHS. For more information, call (860) 212-0619, email yesforbhs@gmail.com or visit yesforbhs.org 1194148

Paid for by Yes for BHS, M.E. Maloney, Treasurer