3-17-2011BerlinCitizen by Ryan Millner

The Berlin

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Volume 15, Number 11

Berlin’s Only Hometown Newspaper

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Local volunteer recognized as ‘Unsung Hero’ By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

The gift of music

Griswold Elementary School Advanced Band Students: Alena Kittleman and Jackie Cooper. See page 3 for a story and more photos of March is Music in Our Schools Month.

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“It was a complete shock and an honor,” Berlin resident Darcy Arute said of learning she had been selected to receive the Special Olympics Connecticut Unsung Hero Award. Arute was one of just 10 volunteers to earn the recognition this year. Those award-winners and many others were honored at the SOCT Hall of Fame dinner, March 11, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Arute became involved with Special Olympics Con-

necticut through her job at Northeast Utilities, which sponsors the organization. “I do it be- Arute cause of the wonderful rewarding feeling I get when I see the smiles on the athletes’ faces. And best of all, to receive a hug,” said Arute, 48. “There is nothing in the world more rewarding.” Thanks to more than 100 local coordinators, 900 coaches and 10,000 additional vol-

unteers, Special Olympics Connecticut currently serves 13,180 athletes. Athletes compete in 26 Olympic-type sports throughout the year. SOCT is a non-profit organization. Money raised goes to help send the state’s athletes to bigger competitions, including the U.S. National Games in Nebraska and the World Games in Shanghai. Arute volunteered for eight years at the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games in Simsbury. She

See Volunteer, page 8

State budget cuts could close Kensington Fish Hatchery By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen The Kensington Fish Hatchery, located at the head waters of Hatchery Brook in Berlin, produced 2.5 million salmon eggs and 250,000 brown trout fingerlings each year, which are placed in Connecticut streams to restore the freshwater ecosystem in the state. Under the new state budget proposed by Governor Dannel Malloy, the local hatchery may stop receiving funds, halting the state-run operation. By doing this, the state hopes to save $430,000 a year. It will continue to fund two other fish hatcheries in Connecticut. “Closing the hatchery is a mistake. It’s something we want to keep,” said Representative Joe Aresimowicz. In the course of budget cuts, it is easy to make short-term

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The Kensington Fish Hatchery may close. gains in expense of programs that provide longterm benefits, he said. The Kensington Fish Hatchery primarily raises Atlantic salmon — the only state fish hatchery in Connecticut to do so. Cutting Kensington Hatchery from Connecticut’s fish program could hamper efforts to establish Atlantic salmon in

Connecticut. Connecticut joined the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission, a collaborative effort by four states and the federal government, to establish Atlantic salmon in the Connecticut River and its tributaries. The Kensington Fish

See Cuts, page 7

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 17, 2011

Briefs

Run of burglaries reported

The Berlin Police Department reported three burglaries last week. The first incident took place March 10 in the 100

Correction

DUI checkpoint The Berlin Police Department has obtained a grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division to support increased DUI detection and enforcement efforts. This program runs through Labor Day 2011. The grant will help to provide funding to staff additional DUI patrols as well as roadside sobriety checkpoints. A DUI sobriety checkpoint will be conducted on Saturday, March 19 on the Berlin Turnpike in the area of Middletown Road.

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Spring Fling Dance The Ladies Auxiliary of East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled a Spring Fling Dance for Saturday, March 26 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at the East Berlin Firehouse, 80 Main St. The evening is BYOB. Snacks are provided. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Auxiliary of East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. A fee will be charged. Attendees must be 21 years old. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Joanne (860) 828-0760 or Madeline at (860) 828-0664.

The Berlin Garden Club has planned an in-house flower show for Thursday, March 17 at noon. Members are asked to create a flower arrangement with a green theme in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The show will be held at the Community Center with member Mary Peterson as judge.

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Inside Calendar.................25 Marketplace............27 Faith .......................12 Health .....................11 Letters ....................14 Obituaries...............13 Opinion...................14 Real Estate ............25 Seniors ...................10 Sports.....................18

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Hatchery contributes 20 percent of the overall production of salmon. “As part of the executive branch, we support the Governor’s budget,” said Bill Hyatt, bureau chief of Natural Resources in the Department of Environmental Protection. He declined to comment on his personal reaction to the closure plan. Hyatt said he does not know who proposed the funding cut to the Kensington hatchery, or why, but he speculated that the

state is focusing efforts on trout stocking. According to Hyatt, trout is one of Connecticut’s more popular game fish with 150,000 residents fishing for trout annually. Due to DEP policy, Kensington Hatchery employees could not comment on the proposed funding cut. Aresimowicz said he will be working with Berlin’s other representative, Cathy Ambercombie, on the issue. Both sit on the appropriations committee — the committee in charge of deciding where the state should spend its

money. The state legislature has until June 8 to amend the governor’s proposed budget and pass it. “I’m going to be a vocal supporter to keep the hatchery as is,” Aresimowicz said. Some Berlin constituents approached Aresimowicz about this issue, but not a notable amount, he said, adding that it appears most of the opposition to the closing of the hatchery is by sportsmen. Trout Unlimited of Connecticut, a conservation group of 500 members in Connecticut, with the goal to “protect, reconnect, restore

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A former Berlin woman is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court today on child abuse charges. Savannah Lago Shepard, 23, of 155 Redstone Hill Road, Bristol, was arrested earlier this month on charges stemming from a Sept. 3, 2010 incident. She was charged by the Bristol Police Department with first-degree assault and risk of injury to a minor, according to court documents. She was held on a $500,000 bond and remains in custody. The child was eight weeks-old at the time of the incident and suffered severe head trauma, the results of Shepard’s actions, police claim. Shepard graduated from Berlin High School in 2005.

State Rep. Joseph Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington) welcomed State Bond Commission approval of a $3,250,496 grant for construction of a maintenance and burn building for the Connecticut Fire Academy Hartford County Fire School in Windsor Locks. “This is good news for area towns like Berlin because our firefighters train at this facility,” Aresimowicz said. “It is important that we maintain and expand this school so that our firefighters continue to have a facility that provides them with the training and tools to improve their life saving skills.” The project includes the construction of an approximately 7,600 square foot maintenance building and a 4,300 square foot concrete Class A burn building. The project also includes the construction of fire training props, utility improvements and related site work. Aresmowicz praised Chet Haber of Berlin, director of training at the County Fire School, for his work in lobbying for the funding. Haber retired from the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department after serving for 50 years.

and sustain Connecticut’s coldwater resources,” is neither in strong support or opposition to the hatchery closing. “I hope they did an objective assessment of the hatchery,” said Jim Glowienka, chairman of the Connecticut Council of Trout Unlimited. Trout Unlimited, as a group, is not protesting the closing of the hatchery because “It’s a budgetary decision not a philosophical decision as much,” Glowienka said. Trout Unlimited’s approach to conservation is focused primarily on reform of habitat rather than on stocking fish into the waterways. Trout Unlimited works with DEP to reform waterway habitat and to run the Trout in the Classroom program. Several dozen Connecticut schools participate with classes each raising 200 trout eggs to fingerlings to release

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Superintendent announces revised school calendar

Lady Niners The Timberlin Lady Niners are seeking new members for their nine-hole group. The group meets Thursday mornings beginning April 21. For more information, or to join, contact Patti at (860) 828-1998.

Due to an abnormal number of closings this year, the Board of Education amended the school calendar allowing for a last day of school to take place June 17, according to Superintendent of Schools David Erwin. In a letter sent home to parents last week, Erwin noted that the district had closed for weather-related issues on six days this winter. Therefore, the BOE reduced the calendar to allow for 180 days, as mandated by the state, rather than the 183 days scheduled.

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went on to help put together a golf tournament fund-raiser between Northeast Utilities and SOCT. Started in 2002, the tournament is a huge success. The event sells out (288 golfers) in less than two weeks and has generated some $500,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut. The night before the golf outing, a Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament is held, hosted by actress Susan Saint James. Arute and the five other members of the golf tournament committee — all Northeast Utilities employees — begin planning the September tournament in April. She devotes a lot of time to her career and volunteer work, but Arute, a single mother of two teenagers, has her priorities in order. “I make sure my boys have dinner on the table every night, their clothes are washed, their homework is done, and I never miss any of their games,” she said. “Though it gets hectic at times, it is all well worth it.” For more information about Special Olympics Connecticut visit www.soct.org.

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Commission for the Aging The Commission for the Aging is scheduled to meet Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. The commission meets six times a year to study the needs of seniors in Berlin. They also analyze the public and private services provided by the

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Ella Frances King, adored m o t h e r, grandmother, and devoted friend to all, died on March 10, 2011, two days after her 83rd birthday surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born to Mary and Joseph King on March 8, 1928 in Eaton, England. In Ella’s younger years in England, Ella was a talented ballet, tap, and aerobatic dancer teaching at the British Ballet Organization and Granviere School of Dance. Ella was also a ballet dancer for Sadlers Wells and once performed before the Queen. In 1956 she immigrated with her husband and two young daughters to the United States, living in Bloomfield, Bolton, and then finally in Newington. Ella retired from Aetna Life & Casualty after 23 years of employment. Upon her retirement she devoted her time to her grandchildren, John, Eric, and Jackie Pentore who were the loves of her life. Ella also loved music, lending her soprano voice to many church and other choral groups. Being typically English, Ella loved her flower gardens, particularly her daffodils and her hydrangeas. Ella cherished warm summer days on Bolton Lake with her family. Ella leaves her dear companion Edward J. Sibiga of Newington; two daughters who were her best friends, Wanda Polnik of West Hartford and Janina (Polnik) Pentore of Kensington; her sonin-law Richard Pentore; her grandson John of South Boston, grandson Eric, granddaughter Jackie; niece

Viv Haynes-Walker and her husband Alan; and nephew Shawn Haynes and his wife Jill, all of England. Ella was predeceased by her former husband Frank Polnik; her sister Jeanne King Hancock; and her brother Edward King who died in World War II. Ella was blessed with a sweet and kind personality, beautiful inside and out. Ella’s quiet demeanor and stoicism were hallmarks of her character and was always there to help family and friends. Looking out for others was a way of life for her. We will miss her more than words can describe and all of us will carry fond memories of her in our hearts and minds forever. All is well with her soul. Services and burial will be

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To the editor: I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the wonderful fire fighters at the Kensington Fire Department for rescuing my home on Monday morning. I woke up to find three feet of water in my basement. I called the fire department and they responded very quickly. They waded through cold water on a very cold day in order to get a pump going to pull the water out of my basement. It was so deep, one of them had to dump his boots out. They were courteous, helpful, and reassuring and made me feel so much better when I was panic stricken about it. Our fire departments (and not just ours) can never re-

And this day, too To the editor: A heartfelt thank you to the three volunteers of the Kensington Fire Department for pumping out my flooded basement on March 7. You saved my day. I know all four of our volunteer fire departments were kept extremely busy pumping water that day and did a fantastic job. They deserve a huge thank you from all that they helped. Mary Jane Mason Kensington

Post office fate To the editor: I echo the same concerns as Commander Triglia (Berlin Citizen, Feb. 17 titled

“Mail changes”) about the eventual fate of the three post offices in Berlin. I sense that the U. S. Postal service press release in The Berlin Citizen of Jan. 13 is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. The pattern is similar to what I have witnessed with other post offices throughout the country. It begins with a “short” reassuring press release about “restructuring”, a softer word for imminent closing. Patrons are reassurred that “customer apparent” services will remain the same. I’m a member of the Post Mark Collectors Club and the Mailer’s Postmark Collector Club, and a collector of U.S. postmarks for over 30 years. This organization has monitored the opening and closing of Post Offices and Contract Stations, dating back to the Civil War. I predict that, ultimately, Kensington will be the surviving post office, restricted to counter service only. Berlin and East Berlin will close. Hopefully, the Histori-

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, March 17, 2011 cal Society of Berlin will salvage the magnificent waiting area of the historical post office on Worthington Ridge. I have visited more than 150 post offices across the country, most of which are not collector-friendly or patron-oriented. Someone should inform clerks that stamp collectors are subsidizing job security by spending $150 million a year in new stamps that will never be used on mail. Only 10 facilities I visited can hold a candle to East Berlin. It’s an oasis of old fashioned courtesy, exceptional, efficient service and friendliness. They are always eager to expand their philatelic horizons to better fulfill the needs of stamp collectors. East Berlin is the only post office in the area that, in concert with the Berlin Historical Society, has issued five pictorial cancellations commemorating town events. The last one was on the occasion of Berlin’s 225th Anniversary of Incorporation. Joseph LoPreiato Berlin

Lots of support To the editor: On behalf of the entire Silva family, I would like to thank some wonderful people who supported us during a very difficult time. To begin, I would like to thank The Berlin Citizen for the heart-

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felt article about our son, Jonathan. We hope the article will help increase awareness of Guillain-Barré, which is a very rare and frightening disease. If our story helps just one family recognize the signs of this disease, or encourages a parent to trust their instincts and seek further medical attention, then we can sleep soundly. While Jonathan was at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the staff was amazing. The support they showed us, the personal care they gave to not only Jonathan, but to our family, is beyond extraordinary. I would also like to thank Jonathan’s pediatrician, Dr. Matteo LoPreiato. Dr. Matt came to visit Jonathan in the hospital several times to check up on him (as well as Mommy and Daddy). A big thank you as well, to the faculty and staff at Hubbard School and to Alex’s and Jonathan’s classmates and their families. Finally, I would like to thank my parents, Robert and Susan D’Ambrosio. My parents not only supported us through a very difficult time, but they took care of Jonathan’s twin brother, Alex. We spent nearly the month of January in the hospital with Jonathan, watching his condition worsen before it finally got better. During that time, so many family members, neighbors, friends and even strangers reached out to help us. We are proud to live in a town where people are so very kind and generous. Jessica Silva East Berlin

Gratitude To the editor: Thank you to our family, friends and the St. Paul parish community for all the prayers and well wishes given in support of our grandson, Jonathan Silva, during his battle with GuillainBarre Syndrome. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Jonathan’s pediatrician, Dr. See Letters, next page

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In the garden

Annuals, hybrids, heirlooms —what does it all mean? By John Biella Special to The Citizen Let me begin by saying thank goodness for spring! Like most of you, I’ve probably had the worst case of cabin fever ever. Snow, Biella snow and more snow. Then shoveling, shoveling and more shoveling; the driveway, the walk, the steps — and then the roof. The only way that I maintained my sanity was in anticipation of spring and gardening. I remember, in February, marching through two-foot high snow banks to clip some limbs of forsythia to force in the house. Placed in a sunny window the yellow blossoms began to open in

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Matteo LoPrieato. His attention to Jonathan, our daughter, and son-in-law during their four week stay at CT Children’s Medical Center was, we believe, above and beyond excellent. Jonathan is well on the road to recovery and we are thankful for that. We would be remiss not to mention the kindness extended to the family and especially Jonathan’s twin brother, Alexander, by the Hubbard school staff, in particular, to his teacher Ms. Bell, Nurse Pat Snow, Carol Mongillo, and all Jonathan’s classmates. To you all we extend our appreciation and gratitude. Robert and Susan D’Ambrosio Kensington

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To the editor: Last week the court in Washington ruled that groups can demonstrate at military funerals. What is happening in our country? I know the first amendment

about a week. That brought my fever down a little. (By the way other branches I have successfully forced into bloom in the winter include: flowering quince, witch hazel, pussy willows and some small flowering rhododendrons.) In January, the seed catalogs began to arrive. Scouring the pages made me glad I was a gardener. All those new varieties of fruit, vegetables and flowers made me feel like a child again looking at circulars and catalogs with all the latest Christmas toys. By mid February I collected a pile of seed catalogs taller than a cantaloupe. But how to decide? Reputable seed and plant companies supply helpful information regarding growing their plants. It’s important to use it. There is nothing more disappointing than waiting all

guarantees right of freedom speech. However, how about gun owners’ second amendment rights? Why doesn’t the court in Washington protect our right? The right to bear arms if you are a citizen in good standing. The court allows the states to circumvent the second amendment by passing gun laws that take away our rights to bear arms. These politicians that introduce laws circumventing the second amendment right don’t know what they are doing. As for the military funerals, why doesn’t Mr. Obama sign an executive order as commander in chief saying no demonstrations are allowed at military funerals? That is the most disgraceful act I ever heard of. This group should be locked up and given bread and water for their disgracefulness to our military men and women who give their lives to preserve our freedom. Hank Pustelnik Kensington

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summer for a plant to flower or fruit just to find out that it wasn’t suited for your growing environment. Let’s start with some plant basics. The number of days between the last frost of the spring and the first frost of the fall is defined as the growing season. In Connecticut, this frost-free time is roughly May to October with Memorial Day being the traditional planting day for annuals. Annuals complete their life cycle in one year. Many New England garden vegetables are annuals. Biennials require two years. The first year they sprout and grow roots, stems and leaves and the second reproductive structures: flowers, fruit and seeds. At the end of two years, biennials die. Many biennials flowers are purchased as second year plants rather than growing them from seeds. If biennials are left undisturbed in one spot, most will self-seed so that after two years you will have first and second year plants growing side by side. Biennials in the vegetable garden are usually grown for their edible leaves or roots and are treated as annuals. Cabbage, carrots, beets, and parsley are examples.

Perennials are a third group. These are plants that live for many years and usually are planted only once. Rhubarb, horseradish, asparagus and potatoes as well as peonies and bleeding hearts are all perennials in our hardiness zone. In order for a plant to grow and thrive in a particular area, it must be able to tolerate the extremes in weather, temperature and rainfall. To this end the United States Department of Agriculture created a plant hardiness zone map. There are eleven hardiness zones. These zones are based on the lowest average temperatures recorded over the years. Some zones are sub- divided. Connecticut is zoned 6-a to 6b. Zone 6-a can get as cold as minus 10 degrees and zone 6b is five degrees warmer. I tend to use perennial plants zoned 5-b or less to help insure success. Desirable biennial or perennial plants, in the wrong hardiness zone, are usually treated as annuals and replanted every year. Some gardeners like to collect seeds from their favorite plants and use them the following year. Knowing if a plant is an annual, biennial or perennial is essential.

Stamp of approval Joseph LoPreiato of Berlin presented framed art and memorabilia to the Berlin Historical Society recently. He created the post office seal artwork for the observance of Berlin’s 225th anniversary celebration. From left: Anne Yantz, Director of the Berlin Historical Society, LoPreiato and JoAnne Meisterling, former member of the Board of Directors.

Additionally in order to grow the same plant from seed, the mother plant must be an heirloom or open pollinated. Heirloom plants have been around for years and have proven true to the variety. They are the great tasting vegetables and beautiful flowers that your grandparents grew. Insects, birds or the wind pollinate open pollinated heirlooms. Heirloom plants have not been changed by science. When plant breeders cross two parental lines of the same species a hybrid is created. Hybrids are bred usually with an emphasis on yield and many times sacrifice other desirable qualities. Seeds taken from a hybrid may either be sterile or more commonly fail to breed true to the parent plant. Planting seeds collected from a hybrid is usually disappointing. Let me end by saying, with a little knowledge, gardening can be a fun and rewarding experience. This year go out and plant some seeds in your garden. This is one investment that will definitely grow for you. (John Biella is one of the organizers of Berlin’s Hatchery Brook Community Garden.)

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Wild tournament run ends in quarters By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

Before a standing-roomonly crowd, No. 5 Berlin and No. 4 Lyman Hall-Wallingford took each other’s best shots Monday night in the quarterfinal round of the CIAC Class L state boys basketball tournament. In the end, Lyman Hall lived to fight another day. Powered by a 22-point effort from quick guard Richard Bronson, Lyman Hall, the host team, pulled away from Berlin in the fourth quarter en route to a 51-42 victory. Though heart-broken, the Redcoats left Lyman Hall with heads held high. “I’m really proud of our team,” said BHS senior Kevin Stritch, who tallied five points Monday night. “No one at the beginning of the season — even our friends — thought we’d get to the quarterfinals of the state tournament. Nobody thought that, except for us.”

Max DeLorenzo (14 points) seconded that. The senior admits the Redcoats had a chip on their shoulder this winter. “Then it rose to a boulder, because nobody expected us to be where we were. We just kept that in the back of our minds every time we were playing,” said DeLorenzo. “It’s unfortunate that what happened happened. But give credit to Lyman Hall.” Junior Bobby Mozzicato drained four 3-pointers against Lyman Hall and finished with a team-high 16 points. “We did what we did, and it just wasn’t good enough today,” said Mozzicato. “Lyman Hall’s a good team, and they got the best of us this time.” Lyman Hall improved to 19-5. Berlin, which had gone winless in the state tournament the past three years, wrapped up its 2010-11 campaign with a mark of 19-6. Mozzicato credits the Redcoats’ six seniors with much

of the team’s success this winter. “So important,” he said. “They’re team players, they make us look better, and they’re just great leaders.” A 3-pointer by Mozzicato put Berlin up 13-8 in the first quarter Monday, which ended with the visitors on top, 15-11. Mozzicato connected on another trey in the second period, but it came after Lyman Hall capped a 9-2 run to take a 20-17 lead. A pair of free throws by DeLorenzo cut Berlin’s deficit to one at the break, 2524. DeLorenzo went on to net six quick points in the third as the Redcoats surged ahead 33-27. But Lyman Hall responded. The home team tore off 10 straight points to take a fourpoint lead. A 3-pointer by Mozzicato stopped the bleeding, but Lyman Hall struck again before the end of the period and headed into the final frame up 39-36. Mozzicato pulled Berlin to

within one at the outset of the fourth, but that proved to be the locals’ final field goal of the season. Lyman Hall would connect on five free throws, and with a 44-38 advantage, slowed the pace of the game. Still, the Redcoats had their chances down the stretch. Four straight free throws by DeLorenzo closed the gap to 44-42 with just over four minutes to play, but back-toback buckets by Lyman Hall

knocked the wind out of the Redcoats. Mike Rector finished with five points for Berlin. Tommy Undercuffler had two points for the Redcoats, who had a huge student fan base against Lyman Hall and throughout the season. “I really appreciate them coming out to Wallingford to support us,” said Kevin Stritch. “I’m sorry that we couldn’t get the win for them tonight.”

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The Berlin High School cheerleaders placed third Saturday at the CIAC Class L state championships and earned the right to compete in the New England regional competition. See story on page 19. Pictured: Kendra Manthey, Quinn McCurdy and Tess McCurdy, foreground, and the BHS cheerleaders perform at the Class L event.

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The Berlin High School boys basketball team fell to host Lyman Hall-Wallingford, 51-42, Monday night in the quarterfinals of the CIAC Class L state tournament. Berlin’s Mike Rector is pictured during the Redcoats’ second-round win over Waterford.

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Cheer team wins bronze, advances to New Englands By Matt Leidemer Special to The Citizen The magic continues for the Berlin High School cheerleaders. The Redcoats earned a third-place finish at the CIAC Class L state championships Saturday, and with it, a ticket to the New England regional

competition this weekend in Providence, Rhode Island. Berlin’s Class L bronze comes on the heels of its fourth consecutive conference-level championship, and its first Central Connecticut Conference Grand Champion title. The Redcoats increased the difficulty of their routine

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the most elite moves that girls in high school do, and she did it, and she nailed it today.” The Redcoats went up against some top-level teams at the Class L competition, including champion North Haven and runner-up Masuk. Berlin finished second to North Haven twice this season. The Redcoats would like to have gotten the best of North Haven at least once this winter, but BHS senior captain Kendra Manthey is not complaining. “What no one can beat on this team is the chemistry we have together,” she said. “The way we unite on the mat, it’s just great. We go in all together.”

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Entering the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year will be former BHS 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 careers of Al Pelligrinelli and Jim Day.

Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Football Association Coach second at the state class of Pelligrinelli’s forAl Pelligrinelli Many tournament. Even more remer players went on to com- of the Year (1978, 1988). Al Pelligrinelli was a teacher and coach at Berlin High School for 28 years, 1976 to 2003. During his football coaching caPelligrinelli reer, “Coach P” won or shared the league championship 15 times, was a state semifinalist eight times, and rolled up a record of 208-83-5, which placed him fourth all-time in wins among Connecticut high school football coaches.

pete at the NCAA Division I level. In 1978, Pelligrinelli started the girls track and field program at the high school. Despite having no home track, Coach P’s teams earned more than 110 victories, claimed two league titles and produced five individual state champions. Coach P also co-founded the BHS Upbeat program. Pelligrinelli’s coaching honors include being named NHSCA Coach of the Year (1999, 2004), CHSCA Coach of the Year (1987) and Connecticut Chapter-National

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Also, Coach P was inducted into the CHSCA Hall of Fame (1997) and the Southern Connecticut State University Hall of Fame (1997). In 1994, Pelligrinelli was featured on an ESPN special. In 2001, he earned the Central Connecticut Association of Football Officials’ Friend of Football award. During his time at BHS, Pelligrinelli was chairman of the NWC football committee (1981-1987), the CHSCA football committee (19831988) and the CHSCA membership committee (19982000), and was CHSCA president (2001-2002). Also, he served on the CIAC football committee (1983-2002) and was on the CHSCA executive board (1983-2003).

Jim Day graduated from Central Connecticut State University and began his career at Berlin High School as a special eduDay cation teacher. He became the head wrestling coach at BHS in 1981, and the first of his nine state titles came in 1986. The state crowns were earned in the Class S, M and L divisions. From 1985 to 1994, Day’s teams finished either first or

markable was the Redcoats’ four straight state championships from 1999 to 2003. Day coached 19 conference championship teams, four individual New England champions (including Connecticut’s first, Rocky Urso) and eight New England place-winners. Also, Day led wrestling exchange programs. He took Connecticut wrestlers to Russia, China, Mongolia, Italy and Brazil, giving them the experience of a lifetime. Day compiled nearly 450 victories during his 26 years at the helm of the BHS wrestling program. In a testament to his knowledge of the sport, many of his former athletes have gone on to have successful coaching careers. Day was inducted into the New England Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004 and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Connecticut Chapter in 2010. Also, he was named CHSCA Coach of the Year, Connecticut Sportswriters Coach of the Year, Class M Coach of the Year, and Class L Coach of the Year. Day serves as athletics director at BHS and was a driving force behind the creation of the BHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sunday, March 20 at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. For ticket information, contact Marie Siegal at (860) 828-1115; mvs7581@yahoo.com.

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The Berlin Minutemen fell to a squad from Southington, 5632, during February vacation. Winning by fall for the Minutemen were Trevor Graham, Braden Shea and Matthew Wojciechowski. Winning by decision were J.P. Gorneault, Luke Mangiafico and Elijah Watson. Coming up short on the night were Marcus Kelly-Johnson, Sean Nogiec, Tanner Sparks, Christian Fischer, Rory Mayer, Devon O’Leary, Matthew Bouchard, Casey Fischer, Connor Gileau and Graeden Boyer. Sadie Boyer topped teammate Ben Roe in an inter-

Basketball Third/fourth grade Parks and Recreation Knicks 34, Stags 14: Knicks scorers — Eric Oates (12), Andrew Celella (10), Zach Murray (6), Adam Bilinsky (2), Kevin Dunn (2), Andrew Brochu (2). Stags scorers — Connor Vogul (8), Aidan Jones (2), Ben Labaddia (2), Lucas Barbota (2). Tarheels 26, Bulls 17: Tarheels scorers — Ryan Terlecky (12), Sebastian Fusco (4), Nick Grant (4), Benjamin Lincoln (2), Michael Rivera (2), Giancarlo Tufano (2). Bulls

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 17, 2011

Obituaries

Victoria Z. Sachs

Victoria Z. (Zuraw) Sachs, 54, of Berlin, the beloved wife of Jeffrey Sachs, died suddenly on March 8, 2011 at her home. Born in Hartford to John A. and Barbara (Lynch) Zuraw, she grew up in Newington and moved to Berlin over 20 years ago to raise her family. Victoria was an avid reader and a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington. She loved and cherished her family, and her laughter lit up

their lives. Victoria was a generous, giving person who was always genuinely concerned about the well-being of others, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents and her loving husband Jeffrey, Victoria leaves her children, Jessica and Eric Sachs of Berlin; her sisters, Janice DiBattista and her husband Jeffrey and Pamela Williams, all of Newington; her brothers-in-law, Raymond, Robert, Scott and Christopher and several

nieces and nephews. Services were held March 14, 2011 at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Paul Church. Interment was in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. To share a memory with her family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial. com.

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Bring a cushion or blanket. Other Star Wars movies are scheduled for April. Storytime Storytime is an early literacy program that highlights the six skills needed for prereaders and reading readiness. The storytime scheduled is: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. for 3 to 6 years old. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. for 18 months to 2 ½ years old. Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for all ages

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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) 8288579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. 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.

Starbucks is a very sweet, loving, mature boy. He was sad when his caregiver passed away but responded to comfort and is quite personable. He loves attention and likes other cats and dogs. For more information about Starbucks or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. 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 Women’s Club board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March

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The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests. Feb. 25 Daniel Strozynski, 191 Stoddard Ave., Newington, seconddegree failure to appear, failure to pay/plead. Anthony Guerra, 19, 89 Wolcott St., New Haven, failure to pay/plead. Feb. 26 Vincent Zavaglia II, 19, 43 Runge Dr., Meriden, improper color of stop lamps and turn signals, failure to drive in proper lane, multi lane highway, driving under the influence by a minor. Feb. 27 David J. Filipiak, 25, 108

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Obituaries Frederick Blaser Frederick “Fred” Blaser, 86, of East Berlin passed away peacefully at Ledgecrest Nursing Home in Berlin on March 2, 2011 after a brief illness from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. For 47 years he was the beloved husband of Jacqueline R. Blaser. Fred was born in New York, New York on July 21, 1924. He was the son of Elizabeth Aiken Blaser and Frederick Blaser. He had one sister, Peggy Aiken, who had predeceased him. Fred spent the majority of his life in New York City. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was assigned to the Naval Construction Battalions, popularly referred to as the SeaBees. He served with the SeaBees in the North African and European theatres until the end of the war. He returned home to the Bronx and became active at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities including Deacon and Elder. It was here that he met his wife; Jackie (Alexander) in 1962 while both participated in the Church’s 20-30 Club. They were married on Sept. 5, 1964. Together they lived, and raised a family, in the Bronx until 1984 when they moved to Stratford. They followed their daughter to East Berlin in 2002. Fred worked as an inside salesman for the Connecticut Valley Paper and Envelope Company until his retirement. Fred had a lifelong passion for the theater and participated in numerous plays sponsored by his Church, including the lead role in the play “Anything Goes.” He was an avid col-

lector, and reader, of books on military history and general history. He was a Mason and he enjoyed lively political discourse on issues of the day. He shared his passion for travel with his beloved wife Jackie. Together they traveled to New Orleans, Florida, Myrtle Beach, California, Costa Rica, Hawaii and several cruises to the Panama Canal and various Caribbean Islands. Fred is survived by his wife Jackie; a daughter Leslie Bajorski and her husband Joseph of Kensington; a son Christian Blaser of Stratford; and grandson Wyatt Bajorski; and many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed for his sense of humor, his infectious laugh, and his ready smile. The Blaser Family would like to extend their special thanks to the staff at Ledgecrest who took such good care of him during his stay at that facility starting in October of 2009. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the many people who came to our home day and night to care for Fred during the last few years of his life. We would also like to thank the members of Bethany Covenant Church who reached out to ensure that Jackie and Fred were amongst friends in their struggle against Fred’s illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill Street, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. www.alz.org. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, is in charge of arrangements.

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The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a bus trip to New York City for Saturday, May 14. Participants may spend their time as they wish. See a show, visit a museum, shop or dine, your time is your own. Bus leaves Berlin Town Hall parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and is scheduled to return approximately 8:30 to 9 p.m. The trip is limited to 51 participants. Registration deadline is Friday, April 15. (Registrants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older.) For more information, cost and details, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 828-7009.

Spring classes The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following classes. For more information and fees, call (860) 828-7009. Dance class – An introduction to tap, jazz, ballet and gymnastics. Ages 3 to 5 years old meet 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. and ages 5

to 7 meet 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. for seven weeks beginning Friday, April 29 at the Community Center. Fit Toddlers — For 2 to 3 year old. Parachute games, obstacle courses, games and more. Classes meet Tuesdays, Thursday or Fridays, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for seven weeks beginning April 29 at the Community Center. Sports Jam — For 4 and 5 year old. Soccer, baseball, kickball, basketball and more. Classes meet Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for 8 weeks begging April 26 at the Community Center. Preschool arts & crafts — For 3 ½, 4 and 5 year old Designed to help preschoolers with fine motor skills. Parents are welcome to participate. Classes meet Wednesdays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 1 to 1:45 p.m. beginning April 27. Class in limited to eight children. Karate — Little Ninja’s for ages 4 to 6. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at First Class Martial Arts and Fitness from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Prior registrants are not eligible. Begin-

ners ages 7 to 12. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. at First Class Martial Arts and Fitness. Prior registrants are not eligible. Beginner tennis — For grades 2 to 4. Classes meet Saturdays for five weeks, beginning April 30 from 9 to 9:35 a.m. at Berlin High School tennis courts. Advances beginner tennis — For grades 4 to 6. Classes meet Saturdays for five weeks, beginning April 30 from 9:40 to 10:25 a.m. at Berlin High School tennis courts. Red Cross Babysitting — For 11 years old an up. Class prepares students to supervise children and develop skills in leadership. Learn how to take care to infants to school ages, child development and more. Class met May 10 and 17 or June 1 and 8 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. at the Community Center.

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GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Top quality. Working lines. Shots, dewormed, tattoed. AKC reg. $950. Guaranteed. Serious inquiries please. (860) 655-0889

HORSE LOVERS - Volunteers needed to brush horses and help out in the barn on Saturdays. Horses for lease also. Call (203) 265-3596

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

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

FENCING

ADD A CLOSET or remodel a kitchen... whatever your home improvement needs are call JP Wolfe Contracting. (203) 2695175 Est. 1983. CT Reg # 0629780 AGC HOME RESTORATION Complete restoration & repair Drywall, tile, painting. New decks & repairs. Finish carpentry. Ins. #577901. 203-687-0097

HOUSE CLEANING POLISH/English speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 LET me clean your home/office for less $. Will beat other quotes by 20%. (Mature Woman/US Citizen). Call (203) 238-0566

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

YOUR HOME or office will be sparkling clean. Free estimate. Good references. Insured. 10 yrs of exp. Call (203) 815-6630 HOUSECLEANING Home, office, res/com. Insured Done by an exp’d lady. Good refs. Call Ilda 203-234-7958/ 203-848-4781

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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

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Spring Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage, Appliances, Furniture. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 LANDSCAPING AND MORE SPRING CLEANUPS Dump Runs, Mowing, Rototilling and More. Great rates!! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511 SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

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LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPS AKC & OFA Registered. Vet certified. Health guaranteed. Parents used in therapy. $800. RedRiverRetrievers.com Sire hunts. Call (860) 681-5402

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

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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

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Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295 WIELER Upright Piano and Bench. 12 years old. Oak wood. Excellent condition. $900. Call (860) 384-2862 or email ed@stmc.com

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$$$ CA$H $$$ BURGUNDY Color leather sofa, w/chair & ottoman purchase from Cheshire Furn. Barn. Berkline HeavyDuty Recliner, color Burgundy. All for $550. Call 203-903-7075 KING SIZE bed with tempurpedic mattress. Excellent condition, $3500. 203-265-3265 after 5pm. MAPLE Twin bed with mattress and boxspring, $200; 27” cherry console TV, $250; Emerson 10,000 BTU Air conditioner, $175; Brass hanging chandelier, $125. All exc. cond. Call 203-671-0426 for more info REFRIGERATOR, $300; Electric Stove, $250; Dishwasher, $200. Microwave Oven, $100. Call (203) 269-3204 TWIN solid oak one piece bed w/4 built in drawers. Front side space w/door for cubby hole. My son has grown out of it. The bed is in great cond. Bought it for $800. Selling it for $350. You can have the mattress? Call Shaun at 860-992-5023.

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.

203-238-3499 Always Buying Everything Old or Collectible. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-284-3786 or 203-269-4975

BERLIN New construction. Lovely lot in established neighborhood. Still time to customize using your plans or ours. Inquire at 860-828-5661 MERIDEN - 2BR, 1BA, single family home, 2 bay garage. $1200 + utils. Sec & refs. 860793-2278 MERIDEN 3 bdrm. S Curtis St, appl. + w & d, garage, storage $1200 + security. Also 1 bdrm Bungalow, cozy appl. $600+ security 203 314-2309 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 WALLINGFORD- 8+Rms, 3 BR, 3 fbaths, tri-level, 2 car garage, residential neighborhood. $1875/mo. 203-265-5729

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

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SOUTHINGTON Large 3BR Towhhouse. 1616 sq. ft. C/Air. Full bsmt w/WD hkup. One full and 2 half baths. Utils not incl. Easy access to I 84 & 691. Refs & Sec req. (860) 621-2693

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

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 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

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

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

CONDOMINIUMS

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 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 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 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

FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd. MERIDEN 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths. 1396 N Colony Rd, 1B WellMntd Townhouse 2 Car Pkng $1,100/Mo + Uts 203-589-5144

2 BR Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Ask about 1 month free rent. 203-639-8751

55+ 1 & 2 BR units for rent. Fully applianced w/ washer & dryer. Wall to wall carpeting, central A/C, parking garage, community room, elevator. For an application and more information, call:

(860) 257-1330

Only $950

WALLINGFORD 1BR, effiency apt, stove & refrig. Utils not incld. Central location. No pets. $730/mo+sec. 203-317-9824 WALLINGFORD-1BR inclds heat & HW. Lease & security. No pets. $795/mo. Call 203265-7101 JJ Bennett Realty

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

Call Now!

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 2 & 3 BR apts From $725 + sec. & utils. Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688

NEW BRITAIN:

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

(860) 828-3958

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

CONDOMINIUMS

ANVIL PLACE APTS.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 17, 2011

also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN - 2 BR, large 2nd flr apt. $680/mo. 302 East Main St. (203) 715-1296

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 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, 3rd Floor. 53 Washington St. Clean, new paint. Appliances. Laundry facilities. No pets. $725/mo + 2 mos. security. (203) 494-2147 MERIDEN 2BR, 3rd Floor. Clean, new. W/D in basement. $800/ Mo + utils. 1month security. Section 8 Approved. No pets. (203) 537-1772 call after 4pm. 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, 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 Large 3 BR Modern Apartment. $1000 per month plus $1500 security deposit. Call Clive 203-886-9902 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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-3BR remodeled. Offst-parking. Sect 8 approved. Avail 3/8. $1300/mo + sec. Utils incld. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN-3BR Townhouse 416 Crown St. $1150/mo. 2 months plus security. 203-284-9016 leave message MERIDEN-3BR, nice size 2nd flr apt, Reduced to $825/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. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN. 1 BR $600. Studio $500. Utilities not included. On bus line, downtown. Call 203982-3042. MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD LINE . 5 large rooms, 2nd flr spotless. Must See! Appls. Private porch, off st parking, W/W rugs. Quiet area. No pets. Avail April 1st. 203-686-0818 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 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 - 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

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

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 MERIDEN Room Available. Utilities included! $115/Wk. First Wk Free. Avail Now. Call 203-213-8589

NORTH HAVEN 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

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

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

WLFD $1250/month Great oppty to be in center of town. 1500 sq. ft. of retail space perfect for office. Front open space, conf rm, utility area, cair, prvt back office & bath w/full basement to finish or for storage. Kathy 203-265-5618

Thursday, March 17, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

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

CALL TODAY 203-634-3933 Wallingford Route 3088 - Profit up to $4,800 annually Route 1085 - Profit up to $7,300 annually

Southington Route 9635 - Profit up to $9,800 annually Most routes take from one hour to two hours a day.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS SO. MERIDEN- Commercial Bldg w/retail exposure & high traffic count. 8600SF w/many amenities Let’s talk! $3900/mo. 860-384-4205

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE MERIDEN- New Colonial homes starting under $300,000. at Cobblestone. Visit us at www.cobblestonect.com Call 203-269-0325

WE BUY HOUSES! SELL “AS IS” in 7 days or on the date of your choice. 203-303-4706 (day or night) CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE MERIDEN. $135,000. Settle down, make a home for your family in this 3 family. Featuring 8 BRs, 3 baths. This traditional floor plan delivers a casual living rm w/ hardwoods, eat in kitchen & appliances. Call Sue 203-265-5618.

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.

BARTENDER/SERVER w/exp. Apply in Person Tues & Wed only:Laskara Restaurant, 295 Parker Farms Rd, Wallingford

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 CHILD CARE - Responsible person for children ages 3-9; M-F 2:30-5:30 Flexible. Only Serious Apply 860-349-0909 20 hrs/wk. Must have exp. w/children. Bilingual a +. Send resume to

WFC, HR Manager 169 Colony St. Meriden CT 06451 EEO/AA

REDUCED! $79,500 WLFD $499,900 Beautiful custom 4BR home in neighborhood. Many elegant features & finishes including MBR w/loft & FP, 2 family roooms +incredible pool & patio! Linda 203-265-5618

A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

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

ADMIN AIDE Wallingford Filing, correspondence, shipping & receiving etc. HS diploma, PC skills. Send resume and salary req to Nathalie.richard@ pescontrols.com EOE

DRIVER EXPERIENCED, 2nd shift. Perm. Transport parts to various locations. Valid DOT Medical Card. $14. Send resume to mweiner@armazzotta.com

DRIVERSCOMPANY DRIVERS Needed for Truckload Division Home Every Weekend Avg $55K/Yr + Benefits CDL-A w/Hazmat Good MVR & 2 yrs Recent Exp Req Call A. Duie Pyle: 877-786-2299 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

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR B&N AEROSPACE MFG, Newington:MFG ENGINEER 5yrs exp MasterCam; CNC MILL/LATHE SETUP/OP.; QC INSPECTOR 1st pc-final. Email: Dennis@bntool.com

EDUCATION

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL .33 SPANISH TEACHER Exciting opportunity for individuals who possess excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, creativity and the ability to work with all levels of students. Must demonstrate excellent skills in Spanish and thorough knowledge of the Spanish culture. Must utilize active learning strategies that appeal to multiple modalities and learning styles. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary along with a knowledge and desire to work with middle school level students. Preference will be given to individuals with dual language certification.

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS .4 LATIN TEACHER MIDDLE SCHOOL Exciting opportunity for individuals who possesses excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, high energy level, creativity and the ability to work with all levels of students. Must demonstrate excellent skills in Latin and a thorough knowledge of the Latin culture. Must utilize active learning strategies that appeal to multiple modalities and learning styles. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary along with knowledge and desire to work with middle level students. Preference will be given to individuals with dual language certification.

QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s), and expertise in appropriate curriculum. (CERT. # 023)

Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s), and expertise in curriculum sub-areas. (Certificate. # 021)

CLOSING DATE: April 1,2011 - 4:00 p.m

TO APPLY: Call Job Opportunities Line at 203-250-2411. 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

CHILDCARE WORKER

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

EDUCATION

Immediate full time opening for experienced press brake operator. Must have ability to read blueprints and work independently. For immediate consideration apply at Specialty Metal Fabrication, 235 Cheshire Road, South Meriden, CT.

HELP WANTED NORM The Gardener needs Garden Helpers. Must be able to drive standard. Must have reliable trans. Call (203) 265-1460 RECEPTIONIST needed for busy legal office Full Time Must possess excellent computer skills and the ability to Multi-task Bi-lingual a plus Fax resume to 203-634-0456 RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOME MANAGER Min. 2 yrs d/c and 1 yr mgt. exp. in dev. disability field req. Pay based on experience. Prefer BA/BS degree. Fax resume to: ACORD, Inc. @ 203-269-1980 email to acordinc@sbcglobal.net EOE RETAIL Manager & Assistant Smart Toys in Meriden Mall has an oppty for exp retail mgr & also asst mgr. We offer competitive sal & chance for adv. email resumes to: hvankeuren@ halloweenadventure.com

SECRETARY Performs a wide variety of responsible clerical duties for the Wallingford board of Education in a school or department office. The position requires 2 years of office work experience of a responsible nature and a H.S. diploma. $20.06 to $23.20 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main St. Wallingford, CT 06492 The closing date will be that date the 75th application form/resume is received, or March 23, 2011, whichever comes first. EOE

HELP WANTED RECEPTIONIST Needed for friendly dental office in Wallingford/Cromwell. 4 days/week. Please call Kim 203-213-6840 SALES POSITION Exp. for busy Wlfd dealership. Salary, commission & benefits. Call (203) 284-8989. Fax 203-269-1114 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

HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE Technicians in C o n n e c t i c u t n ee d e d . C a l l Roland at 860-828-3127 ext 15. SWIMMING Pool Company seeks Service Techs, Installers, experienced only. 860-6286669 Fax: 860-628-5123 TELEPHONE SALES-Non-profit organization has evening shifts 5:30-8:30 & Sat 10-1. Available for residential calling to sponsor education & community service events year-around. Salary + bonus. 203-269-9071

HELP WANTED PIZZA DELIVERY PERSON. Must know Wallingford. Please call 203-214-1305 THERMOSPAS is interviewing enthusiastic call center reps. If you are energetic and determined to win in a sales environment, call (203) 303-6328

WRECKER DRIVERS Must have clean driving record. Apply in person only: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave. Priority given to certified or experienced drivers.

MEDICAL CAREERS CNAS/HHAS needed to work for Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, Meriden. Transportation and phone essential. Call 203-238-1441.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/OTR/L: Immediate opening for a qualified Occupational Therapist in a local school district 28 hrs/wk. Work in an interdisciplinary educational team w/teachers, parents, and students to create individualized programs in both regular and special education settings. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please call, fax or email resumes to:

Easter Seals Central CT Attn: Beverly Malinowski (203) 237-7835; Fax: (203) 237-9187 e-mail: bmalinowski@eswct.com

CNA's !!!! COME JOIN THE MILLER MEMORIAL POOL! Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in senior residential health care services is seeking compassionate, caring CNA's to join our professional team. Candidates must be flexible to work "per diem", any shift, including one weekend per month. MMCI offers very competitive hourly wages (from $14.93 to $16.83, pending years of experience). Drug testing and criminal background check required. Applicants must be Connecticut licensed. If you are willing to go the extra mile for your patients and are truly interested in person-centered care, please apply to:

Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc. 360 Broad St., Meriden, CT 06450 Fax 203.630.3714 or email: hfparisi@emmci.org EOE

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 17, 2011

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