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Museum wakes up this Saturday, offers free admission By Lorraine Stub Special to The Citizen

Often during this past winter season, with thoughts of The Blizzard of 1888 and The Leather Man emerging alive from his Four Rod Road cave, we drew upon our own innate New England survival skills. Despite numerous cancelled work days, we have managed to wake up the museum with new displays just in time for our 18th annual open house on Saturday, April 2. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. The museum, at the corner of Peck and Main streets in Kensington will be open from 1 to 4 p.m., April through December. Visitors will view new displays including “Laundry

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Environmental Commission on the way By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Antique rag dolls including Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls are among the new exhibits debuting this weekend at the Berlin Historical Society Museum. Day the Old Way” featuring antique washboards, washing machines, old irons, photos and a clothesline of vintage clothing. The exhibit is timely as people rediscover

the art of line drying clothes as a practical way to save energy. In most of rural New See Museum, page 7

Berlin may soon have an Environmental Commission and Carolyn Wysocki, who posed the idea five years ago, is ready to see the plan put into action. The Town Council unanimously approved the idea at its March 22 meeting and now the recommendation will go to the Ordinance Commission; if approved there, the plan will go to a public hearing. “All good things come to those who wait,” said

Wysocki, who is optimistic the community will embrace the idea and that the plan will move forward. She said the idea of a commission will exceed her earlier push to get some kind of “green council” or environmental concerns committee together. The time is right for this move, Wysocki said, adding that in recent years many other area towns have assembled similar boards or commissions. At the council meeting, Town Clerk See Commission, page 4

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E-waste a big side effect of technology we love

Local says litter has to go, seeks like-minded volunteers

By Hannah Jackson Special to The Citizen

By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

We live in a world of ever improving technology, every year there is a new and better product for all your music, internet and electronic needs. The Environmental Protection Agency estimated that in the year 2005 alone 26 to 36 million computers became outdated resulting in approximately 1.9 to 2.2 million tons of waste nationally. The state of Connecticut realized the need for a change. As of Jan. 1 all covered electronic devices, known a CEDs, are banned from the trash. Ultimately, this law will keep unnecessary items out of land fills and make the earth more enjoyable for everyone. A CED is defined by Berlin’s Recycling Coordinator, Jim Horbal as “televi-

Do you think Berlin has a litter problem and should be a cleaner, neater place? If so, you may want to contact Paul Chester. He’s looking for volunteers to start up a “Berlin Litter Committee”. “The idea behind the committee is to target heavily littered areas around town — and there are plenty of them,” Chester said. “I was hoping to hear from local citizens and get started by having meetings locally.” Chester says he’s a good organizer and put together a similar effort when he lived in Hamden. He was involved with that clean-up crew for four years. Berlin has no lack of targets for cleaning up litter, Chester said, naming locales from Beckley Road to Web-

See E-waste, page 8

Junked electronics at the Berlin recycling facility. Litter along Webster Square Road.

See Litter, page 8

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 31, 2011 ter. The group plays golf on Tuesdays between 3 and 4 p.m. and also holds weekly tournaments. New members are welcome. For more information call Joyce at (860) 985-0631

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Inside Calendar.................20 Marketplace............27 Faith .......................20 Health.....................13 Letters ....................14 Obituaries ...............11 Opinion...................14 Real Estate ............23 Seniors ...................12 Sports.....................18

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

Council approves budget after contentious exchange By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

The Town Council approved a $70.4 million budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year at its meeting March 22; an increase of about $2.5 million over the current budget. The 5-2 decision came after the two Republican councilors and the five Democratic councilors clashed over the level of spending. Councilor Rachel Rochette said the budget was “about as skinny as it could be.” But Republican council members disagreed. Councilor Kari Drost made a statement defending her position of not supporting the budget, quoting Thomas Jefferson’s philosophy of frugality and his defense of property and earnings. The Democrats “think we should take care of

town employees, not taxpayers,” she said. Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli countered that “as nice as that philosophy might be, in reality it doesn’t work that way.” Drost said the Republicans had made numerous suggestions for trimming the budget. These included: a reduction across departments in their professional development line; closing Town Hall all day on Fridays; and cutting back on a proposed “pay per call” stipend for firefighters. “You haven’t argued about a damn thing. You haven’t suggested a damn thing,” Morelli said. He then began taking a poll of councilors as to whether or not they had heard Drost make any suggestions during budget hearings. At that point, Evans ob-

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Ray Jarema (left) and Carolyn Wysocki accept a proclaimation from Mayor Adam Salina recognizing April 4-10 as National Public Health Week. Jarema and Wysocki are the Berlin representatives to the Central Connecticut Health District board of directors.

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and receptive about environmental and health issues. She envisions that the commission would consist of about 10 members who meet a couple of times a year as well as hold public meetings which would serve as a forum for discussing environmental issues. Among its primary goals would be to function as an environmental advocate and a leader in environmental compliance and protection.

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Berlin Lions were recognized recently and received awards for outstanding service. At right, is Christopher Porter who was presented the Connecticut Lions Low Vision Progressive Ambassador of Sight Award. On his right is Don Geschimsky who was presented the Lions Club International Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Berlin Lions Secretary at left, Bob Dabrowski presented Debra Tubbs with the Lions Low Vision Ambassador of Sight Award.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

Goat saga draws sympathy but no resolution By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen Sheri Sala met with the Zoning Board of Appeals last week in an ongoing fight to keep her pet goat Benny, a five-year old animal she’s

raised since it was three weeks old. Several members of the ZBA expressed sympathy for Sala’s situation, including Commissioner William Traverse who said he’d lost sleep trying to sort through the is-

sue. However, at this meeting, the issue was whether or not Sala’s appeal of Zoning Officer Monica Holloway’s cita-

tion was valid. Sala was cited for having a goat on property less than three acres. There is currently a cease and desist order against her.

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England and Maritime Canada, a colorful line of sheets and clothing flapping in the breeze is considered an art form and the subject of numerous paintings and photographs. Another exhibit features antique rag dolls including a variety of red yarn haired Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls.

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She provided information on another community that had changed its ordinance to include goats as pets. More than a dozen supporters were in the audience. One woman made the point that the regulations are confusing. Holloway read the regulation she had applied to Sala’s situation: that no animals such as; horses, goats, rabbits…” will be allowed on property less than three acres. The woman said that statement could be interpreted as a dog could be a violation be-

The popular dolls and illustrated story books were the creation of Johnny Gruelle (1880-1938). Said to take place in rural Connecticut, one story even tells of Raggedy Ann being washed, run through a ringer and hung on the clothesline to dry. Another new display takes inspiration from a poem about Grandma’s aprons recalling the indispensable garment that not only protected the dress underneath,

but served multiple purposes including carrying vegetables from the garden and eggs from the chicken coop, to waving field workers a “dinner’s ready” sign, and drying a child’s tears. Museum members searched their cupboard drawers for handme-down aprons and have assembled a nostalgic and fanciful display. In addition to the new exhibits, the legendary Leather Man stays with us for anoth-

er season in his cave setting and street histories remain on the kiosk. Local history DVDs continue to play in our theater area. Permanent displays include extensive collections of tinware, bricks, guns, local industry memorabilia, toys, clocks, tools and house hold items. The old Peck-King Library is a charming 1901 Arts and Crafts style building situated next to the Marjorie Moore Bird Sanctuary. We frequent-

cause the regulation said “such as” rather than “limited to” and therefore could apply to any animal the zoning board wanted to include. Dolly Winkler, who’d had her goats removed by the zoning officer, pointed out that Berlin was farm country and that her animals had brought joy to neighbors and passersby. “These are pets, we love them,” Winkler said. Director of Development Services Hellyn Riggins said that while she admired what Sala had done, in rescuing the animal, that it was not germane to the topic of the meeting. That topic was whether or not the zoning of-

ficer had correctly applied the regulations. Riggins offered to ask the Town Council to waive any further fees Sala would be responsible for in bringing a request for a variance to the ZBA. “You’re picking the wrong battle tonight,” Riggins said. She offered to meet with Sala in regards to how to go about changing the regulation which is under the control of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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The 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association has scheduled its 65th annual Reunion and Memorial Monument dedication for Aug. 14 – 16 in Connecticut. The monument dedicated to the 43rd is scheduled to be erected at the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. Thousands of men from Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont served in the 43rd Division during World War II and Korea. Berlin resident, David Thiede, national secretary/treasurer of the organization, is organizing the reunion with William T. Coffey Sr. of Avon. For more information, contact Thiede at (860) 301-6381 or visit www.43rd-idm.org or www.winged-victory.org.

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Environmental Protection. First, all towns are reContinued from page 1 quired to provide a free dropoff location to residents. The sions, computers, computer transfer station for Berlin is components, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, phones, located at 11 Town Farm fax machines, microwave Lane. The hours are Monday ovens, dehumidifiers and re- through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Saturday frigerators.” According to Horbal, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Businesses of Berlin have “proper disposal of these items will help to make a to find another disposal cleaner and safer environ- method. The law still applies ment for all the citizens of to them. Their CEDs may not Connecticut and help to re- be put out to the curb. They duce the refuse disposal costs should contact a business registered with the DEP for to the taxpayers of Berlin.” There are four recycling the dismantling of used elecmethods approved by the tronics. A list of such busiConnecticut Department of nesses can also be found on

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The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a bus trip to New York City for Saturday, May 14. Participants may 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.

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Spring break in Berlin an uplifting experience By Robin Veronesi Special to The Citizen

Students from the Catholic University of America spent their spring break mentoring and ministering at St. Paul Church. They

were invited to lead ninth and tenth grade confirmation retreats. A select group of high school juniors and seniors from the parish assisted them. “From what I understand, that’s a first here at St.

tive newcomer, he asked parishioners to nominate outstanding teens to join the retreat team. “They were true witnesses,” said Vanessa Napoli, a CUA physics major from

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Retreat volunteers: Lauren Fazzino and Jack Fazzino (kneeling); middle row from left, Fr. Robert Schlageter, Vanessa Napoli, Connor Hilbie, Conner Bernard, Kyle Powell, Sarah Damato, Anthony Lombardo, Trish Kelly and Alex Ricciardi; back row from left, Steven Serafin, Sal Biase, and Andrew Finley. Not pictured: Kelly Josephson and Rachel Zelek.

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Obituaries Concert The Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a concert “Be Strong, My Heart” for Sunday, April 3. Presented by the Greater Middletown Chorale, the concert features Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen and works from several Connecticut composers. For more information and tickets, visit www.gmchorale.org.

St. Paul Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild of St. Paul is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. The evening includes the Lenten Soup and Bread Supper. A business meeting will follow. All ladies of the parish are welcome. The food pantry item this month is cereal.

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The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled free dental cleanings for Berlin residents 60 years and older at the Newington Senior and Disabled Center in Newington. The cleanings are by appointment only on Wednesday and Thursday, April 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments may be made by calling (860) 6658778.

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seling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Cheryl Siderowf, MSW Intern, are required. Eiderdown also will schedule home appointments. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561, ext. 335.

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The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006. April 12 — Botanical Gardens, New York. April 16-23 — Western Caribbean.

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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, April 4: Lentil soup, beef burger with sautéed onions on sesame bun, tater tots, tropical fruit mix. Tuesday, April 5: Unbreaded veal cutlet with mushroom gravy, parsley buttered noodles, peas and carrots, whole wheat bread, fruited Jell-O. Wednesday, April 6: Chicken teriyaki, brown rice, Oriental vegetables, white bread, banana coconut pudding. Thursday, April 7: Stuffed shells with meat sauce, Italian green beans, antipasto salad, garlic bread, tangerine. Friday, April 8: Battered fish and chips, calico coleslaw, whole wheat bread, pineapple slices.

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The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled a diabetes self-care course to residents of Berlin. Funded by a grant from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the course will run for six consecutive weeks. The course is free of charge. “Diabetes: Taking Charge” consists of six 2-hour classes that meet every Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from April 12 through May 17 in Room 2 at the Rocky Hill Community Center, 55 Church St., in Rocky Hill. Participants will learn skills they need to know and practice to minimize their risk for diabetes-related complications. Topics include blood-glucose monitoring,

exercise, nutrition, eye and foot care, and other self-care information. Carole Demarest and Michele Roy, Certified Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians from the Joslin Diabetes Center, will be the instructors for the course. Adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes, parents of diabetic children, or significant others of people with diabetes are invited to enroll. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Registrants should plan to attend all six sessions, as different material is covered each week. For more information or to register, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.

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To the editor: Another referendum on Berlin High School and the BOE and Democratic Town Council won this time. Let’s get down to business. How many people had roof problems in their homes and plan on completely rebuilding them? Given the financial condition of the state, we are not sure how much of the $70 million dollars the town plans on spending (not including over-runs) and how much the state will reimburse. We were told a tax increase of a couple of hundred dollars at most. Will that turn into a couple of thousand? I’m not against our youngsters getting the best education possible, but will a bigger, newer school

make them smarter or will they do that on their own through great teachers? And what will we do with these buildings that are almost unsafe with water, air, structural, heating and cooling, space problems and more. Will our Building Maintenance Department take care of these? That department should not have let most of these problems get as far as they have gotten. Visit Town Hall; the roof leaks, one of which is in the town manager’s office. The front door of the Town Hall and a door in the police department men’s locker room need work. Projects that should have been done during winter. Should we look for a new town hall building? Also, we are in dire need of a new police headquarters. The Town Council decided where this will be located although the Police Commission was not 100 percent behind their choice. What has this Democratic Town Council done beside spend the money we work hard for?

Economic times have not turned around. I am a state representative for the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund. We help veterans in many ways, mostly monitarily. There are many Berlin residents that we’ve helped because they can’t pay rent and buy food. Those who have, do not understand the difficulties of those who have not. Richard A. Rampone Kensington

Vibrant community To the editor: Yes for BHS would like to thank everyone who voted on March 15. We would especially like to thank the supporters of the referendum who were determined to give our kids a great place to go to school. The incredible number of citizens who took the time to vote speaks to how important this issue was to the town of Berlin. Yes for BHS had tremendous support in this effort and there are many people

Government Meetings

Monday, April 4 Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Veterans Commission, American Legion Post 68, Porters Pass, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Monday, April 11 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.

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Economic Development, Town Hall Room, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Berlin-Peck memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, March 31, 2011 who deserve special thanks. To name them all would be impossible. So to those who participated in any way, our heartfelt thanks goes out to you. There was truly a community involved in making the Berlin High School renovation project a reality. There were parents of children of all ages, high school students, Board of Education members, teachers, principals, our superintendent, political leaders and experts, and of course, friends.

Everyone came out to offer what they could to the cause. They made phone calls, printed or delivered literature, stuffed envelopes, made signs, provided Election Day manpower, conducted BHS tours, participated in the forum, or simply reminded their neighbors to get out and vote. In addition, our appreciation to all who made monetary donations to Yes for BHS, you were all very generous. Also, thank you to

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Commentary

Get ready for a better Berlin You might call today’s Citizen our spring cleaning edition. We’ve brought together a number of stories about how we can all put a little effort into making our world a healthier, more pleasant place to live. Two local volunteers are spear-heading attempts to make Berlin a better place. For many years, Carolyn Wysocki has been encouraging the town to create an environmental commission with the goal of bringing more planet-friendly practices to town life. That idea looks like it may soon come to fruition. Another volunteer, Paul Chester is offering his time and energy to organize a town-wide litter clean-up. He picks up litter on a regular basis and knows there’s a lot more to be done. These stories are on page 1, an indication of how important we think those messages are.

The message is timely, on another count: April 4 through 10, is National Public Health Week. How well we clean our own nest is one indication of a healthy-lifestyle. And Earth Day is just three weeks away (April 22). What better time to pitch in and make plans for how we’ll contribute to a better world on that day — and just maybe everyday. Saving the planet is a daunting job, but Connecticut’s favorite sage Mark Twain offers these words of advice: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” Carolyn Wysocki and Paul Chester are taking those small steps that can lead to a big impact. — The Editor.

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Ambulance providers name Abercrombie ‘top legislator’ State Representative Cathy Abercrombie (D- Meriden/Berlin), was named the 2010-11 Legislator of the Year by the Association of Connecticut Ambulance Providers during its 15th Annual state EMS Educational Seminars Foundation conference in Cromwell last week. Abercrombie was recognized by the group for her exemplary character in serving the state and her constituents, and for her tireless work on human inAbercrombie terest issues at the state capitol. “Cathy listens with sincerity and seeks to understand as she advocates for the overall good of the people. She represents and works hard at compromise when needed,” said David D. Lowell, president of ACAP. “We are proud to award her with 2010-2011 Legislator of the Year.” ACAP is comprised of six private ambulance companies that provide nearly 80 percent of the ambulance response across the state. The members include the Ambulance Service of Manchester, Aetna Ambulance Service, American Medical Response, American Ambulance, Campion Ambulance and Hunter’s Ambulance. “I am honored to be recognized by this organization,” Abercrombie said. “They are the ones who deserve all the credit and recognition in the world for the outstanding work they do every day to help save lives. They are the heroes that our communities and families rely on during critical emergencies and are there to support and help us. I’d like to thank them for everything they do.” Abercrombie represents the 83rd Assembly District in the General Assembly. She serves as vice chair of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Government Administration & Elections Committee, as well as the Public Health Committee.

Tops in DUI stops

Officer David Cruickshank of the Berlin Police Department was awarded the Jeffery G. Casner Award recently. The award is presented to a Berlin Police Department member who is at the forefront of the department in making Driving Under the Influence arrests, in addition to providing the highest level of patrol services in their district. Cruickshank is a leader among the patrol officers in the department’s Campaign Against Drunk Driving. He is responsible for making 26 arrests for DUI. This represents 19 percent of all the Driving Under the Influence arrests made by the department in 2010. From left: Bill Casner (brother), Officer David Cruickshank, Chief Paul Fitzgerald, Deputy Chief John Klett.

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What is it? From time to time, The Citizen runs a “guess what this is” photo. We want to know where this was located (it’s no longer there), the name of the sculpture and its place in Berlin history. (This photo shows the item in an artist’s studio setting, not where it ultimately was placed.) If you know what this is a picture of and where it was located, drop us an email at news@theberlincitizen.com. The first correct reply gets a highfive in the next edition.

the Berlin residents who tolerated our phone calls and were gracious enough to engage in a discussion about the high school, regardless of how you were going to vote. Finally, our families were more than wonderful to have put up with our disappearance nights and weekends, we thank you too. Again, our sincere thanks to all of you who are committed to giving our children the best education possible and to keeping Berlin a vibrant and viable community. Yes for BHS Berlin

Best of all To the editor: Thanks for putting the Best of Berlin online every morning. It is a great and easy way to keep up with what is going on in town. And Marsha (Pomponio), with her

daily notes of what the day stands for invariably brings a smile to my face. Again, thank you. Jim McNair Berlin

It’s just a goat

To the editor: Regarding the Benny the goat issue, shame on the Zoning Board of Appeals of Berlin and shame on the neighbor who squealed. What is wrong with this world when you have nothing else to do but pick on an innocent owner and her pets? You know what would be a really neat project for Berlin? Another park no one uses. Knock yourselves out Zoning Board. Wars, disasters, radiation, deaths…need anything else? A poor goat – what next? Everyone on the board and the oh, so friendly neighbor – snap out of it. Kathy Baich Kensington

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BHS alum Simons went from sports fan to insider Berlin High School alumnus Russ Simons has reached great heights in the world of sports architecture. Simons feels his purpose is to be “the conscience of the architect.”

By Pam Fuschino Special to The Citizen

Russ Simons is a hometown boy who made good in the world of professional-quality sports facility development. After taking a rambling career path that included work in domains such as pay-per-view boxing and the Harlem Globetrotters organization, Simons has settled in at Populous, a global sports architecture firm in Nashville. Populous has 13 offices worldwide and is working on projects for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia. Simons said Populous is always looking to do “the next thing better”, mentioning the retro-based ballpark phenomenon the company has been involved in, including Camden Yards. The future for Populous is “excit-

ing and not standing still,” said Simons. A 1972 Berlin High School alum-

nus, Simons has had many career highlights, including being named Pollstar Facility Manager of the Year, earning the GIGI Award of Excellence, and being inducted into the Event, Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame. After graduating BHS, Simons bounced around area colleges but couldn’t find a career path that appealed to him. While working at a bar in Hartford, he met his future wife, Janet. Simons said she helped him “get focused.” At the time, Simons was taking

classes at the University of Connecticut with the goal of becoming a gym teacher. Then, he discovered that UConn offered classes in sports marketing, which paired nicely with his physical education major. Things began to click. With a college degree in hand, Simons loaded his car and headed for a three-month internship at The Summit, a multi-use sports facility in Houston. After completing the internship, he was offered a full-time position at The Summit, which he accepted after “about a second and a half ” of thought. Simons’ employment at The Summit gave him the experience to start a couple of private sports and leisure management companies.

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Wide support for Little League’s composite bat decision By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

The word came down from Little League International recently: A moratorium on the use of most all composite bats in Little League baseball had gone into effect. Composite bats — aluminum wrapped in woven graphite — generate more

power and allow for faster bat speeds. With that added power and speed come safety concerns. “Today’s decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League

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Baseball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball said, announcing the moratorium. “The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process.” Plainville Little League President Scott Stroh supports the moratorium. “Little League has done all the research,” he said. “Anything that helps protect kids; I don’t see how anyone can be against that.” However, Stroh is aware that players’ parents who spent a lot of money on a composite bat —in excess of $300 — may not like the timing of the moratorium. Bill Petit, president of Berlin Little League, feels for the parents as well. “They buy a bat last year for $250, and now it’s no good. I feel bad for them,” he said. “But if it’s a safety issue, it’s a safety issue.”

Petit heard nothing about the moratorium until it was put in place. “They change with the wind,” Petit said of Little League International.

“And the people making the rules never picked up a bat in their life.” See Bat, next page

Bayram era officially kicks off at Timberlin By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen With the temperature hovering around freezing, Timberlin G o l f C o u r s e opened for the season T u e s d a y Bayram morning. First-year Head Pro Marc Bayram is excited for the year ahead. “It was a long winter and I know a lot of the patrons of Timberlin are ready to knock the dust off of their sticks and play some golf,” said Bayram. “Service is the priority this season, and I am confident that I have

put together a great staff of friendly faces.” Bayram took the reins at Timberlin this past winter. He replaced Jeff Coderre, who was head pro for five years. “I have met with many of the organizations of Timberlin, like the men’s club, ladies club, and seniors, and I feel honored to help carry on many of the traditions these organizations have built over the years,” said Bayram. Several changes have been made at Timberlin since the end of last season. Renovations were done at the Golf Shop, and some holes have been lengthened with new tee See Bayram, page 23

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March Madness Left: The Berlin fifth grade travel boys basketball team capped its season by going 3-0 at the Farmington Jamboree. The locals picked up wins over Rocky Hill, Cromwell and Farmington. The Berlin squad is pictured, front row, from left: Billy Hagmeier, Rayland Wilson, Ethan Skinner, Mike Constantine, Anthony Veneziano and Nico Szanj. Back row, from left: Mike McCarthy, T.J Beardsley, Wesley Cantliffe, Will Salwocki, Kevin Stafstrom and Dylan Frisk. Right: The Celtics topped the Suns, 17-16, recently to cap a 9-2-1 season and claim the Parks and Recreation Department fifth-sixth grade girls basketball championship. The Celtics are, front row, from left: Sofia Oakes and Morgan Luciani. Second row, from left: Jada Tardif, Caylie Whiteside, Kelly Sparmer, Corinne Blanchette, Olivia Gimpl and Jennifer Errico. Back row, from left: Head coach Tim Oakes and assistant coach Paul Gimpl. Not pictured: Lauren Veronneau.

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From there, he moved to Memphis and worked as General Manager for the city’s Pyramid Arena. He then took the job of Senior Vice-President at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Finally, Simons landed at Populous, where he has been the past 16 years. Simons is now the Senior Principal at Populous, directing the firm’s facility analysis and operations group. Simons feels his purpose is to be “the conscience of the architect.” Simons grew up a sports fan, but now admits “the business of sports beats the fan out of you.” When asked how Connecticut sporting facilities rate with others he has seen throughout the world, Simons spoke highly of East Hartford’s Rentschler Field and the University of Connecticut’s Gampel Pavilion. However, he feels the XL Center in Hartford “is at the tail end of its useable life.”

Simons’ family has deep roots in Berlin. His father, cousin and uncle have all served as fire chief for the town. Simons is still in contact with one of his good Berlin buddies, Jim McNair. Also, Simons reconnected with many old friends recently at the Berlin Fair. When Simons visits town, he does the “Farmington Avenue Cruise.” “There’s a sto-

ry on every street corner,” he said. “Whether it was hanging out at Dairy Queen, or going to the library to do school work, you must let your mind open up and remember.” Simons misses Berlin, but has a great life in Nashville. He and Janet have been married 32 years and have three sons; Dallas, 21, Cody, 19, and Jake, 16.

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think it is great that they are getting rid of these bats,” he said. “The size difference between a 9-year-old and 12year-old is a lot, and when a bigger kid hits it good, the ball explodes off these bats and pitchers and infielders really have no time to react to the ball. Little League will be a much safer environment without them.” Certain composite bats have received a waiver from the moratorium. A list is provided at www.littleleague. org. Softball bats are not included in the moratorium.

Continued from page 18 Chris Graf, a Little League coach in Cromwell, said the composite bat issue is not a major topic of discussion among his players. Graf is a proponent of the moratorium. “I think it is a positive change,” he said. “Safety should be our number one concern; even before player development. This is good for the kids and good for Little League in general.” Berlin Little League coach Mike Veneziano agrees. “I

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Berlin Baseball is offering an introductory umpire clinic for those ages 13 and up planning to work baseball or softball games at the Minor, Major or Babe Ruth level. The clinic will be held Sunday, April 3, 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Bill Petit Complex. There is no charge to attend. The clinic is mandatory for all new umpires. Returning umpires must contact Jim Marturano by April 3 at (860) 7776771.

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Pasta supper – Boy Scout Troop 41 has scheduled a pasta supper for Thursday, March 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the IPIC, 16 Harding St. Tickets are available at the door. 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.

April 2 Saturday

Open house – The Cooperative Nursery School of New Britain, 830 Corbin Ave., has scheduled an open house for Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Whiskers is a delightful, mature boy with a big personality. He is very social, loves attention and lived in a home with dogs, other cats and children. He is very playful and gives love nips when he is feeling frisky. He is housed at the PetSmart in Plainville. For more information about Whiskers or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.

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Pasta supper – The American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, hosts a pasta supper every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is welcome. For information, call (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. All Night Grad party –The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Willard Elementary School cafeteria. Graduation is around the corner and any and all help is welcome.

All Night Grad Party Decorating – The 2011 All Night Graduation Party Decorating committee meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Willard Elementary School. Drop-ins welcome. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Commit-

Berlin High School Honor Roll

Second quarter marking period. High honors Grade 12 - Alyssa Barrett, Mallory Brochu, Jenna Brousseau, Caitlyn Budnick, Rebecca Calafiore, Alex Camosci, Jacqueline Carlson, Kristen Cavaliere, Ethan Cope, Nicole Dean, Paulina Drozdzowski, Nicole Dunham, Anthony Durante, Lauren Erickson, Jennifer Flannery, Mackenzie Friedman, Francis Germano, Zachary Giaccone, Nicholas Gurrieri, Katherine Harrison, Kevin Kozikowski, Kimberly Lapierre, Stephanie Lapierre, Elizabeth Long, Amber Mascola, Ryan Morrison, Huy Nguyen, James Nolan, Matthew Papke, Bhavik Patel, Andrea Pomponio, Ryan Rampone, Jennifer Rector, April Regan, Jaclyn Rubin, Alyssa Scheyd, Colleen Schmalberger, Anne Scionti, Kevin Shea, Paul Shelkov, Jared Silverman, Monique St. Jarre, Shaun Sullivan, Stephanie Swiatek, Kaitlyn Synnott, Ryan Szalaty, Bobbi Temple, Samantha Tsun, Kristopher Zabrensky. Grade 11 - Alexandra Asal, Deanna Barrett, Kimberly Bosse, Sarah Brochu, William Cavedon, Lia D’Amato, Garrett Daigle, Avalon Dieli,

Jessica DiMattia, Emma Johnson, Kelly Josephson, Samantha Kelley, Kevin Knopf, Brittany Labbadia, Meghan Long, Chelsea Longo, Carli Mazzarella, Jessica Naples, Dana Ottaviani, Priyankakumari Patel, Jennifer Petrario, Taylor Recck, Holly Robillard, Michael Rocco, Kristin Salimeno, Olivia Sherman, Akanksha Singh, Emily Stickel, Alexander Studt, Anna Switzer, IuWei Sze, Nicole Whitehill, Rachel Zelek, Amanda Zup. Grade 10 - Melina Accarpio, Carolyn Bernucca, Lawrence Betterini, Joseph Bosco, Fazli Bozal, Katherine Burek, Emily Charbonneau, Demis Christodlous, Charlotte Cichowski, Madeline Cirullo, Olivia Constantine, Caroline D’Attilio, Thomas deRito, Emily-Anne Deutsch , Benjamin Durao, Jillian Ferraguto, Meghan Foy, Nathan Galas, Nathan Giaccone, Annika Goettman, Kristina Hagmeier, Nicole Harris, Jaclyn Hoffman, Yaryna Hrynyukh, Tobias Hull, Evelyn Juchniewicz, Matthew Kall, Mujtaba Khan, Julia KipSee Honor, page 23

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tee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Members of the club are dedicated to doing good works in the community. Guests are invited to attend any meeting. For information, call Elaine Pavasaris at (860) 463-9193.

Wednesday

Hypnotist show –A hypnotist show is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at Berlin High School auditorium. A fee will be

Spring Continued from page 10 Sacrament of Confirmation. “They stepped up their game and came out of their comfort zone,” she said. Berlin High School junior Connor Hilbie was one of those recommended. “I felt really honored and excited for the retreat and the challenge of leading a bunch of kids that I’ve known for a while,” he said. The retreat theme was “The Road to Emmaus,” based on Luke 24:13-35. The week kicked off with the ninth grade retreat March 6 and ended with the tenth grade retreat on March 12. The five-hour program included small group discussions, Mass, dinner and Eucharistic adoration. “I didn’t really understand what the whole idea of a retreat was,” Hilbie said. “But afterwards, I realized that the retreat was supposed to be like, down to earth and fun, while still sending a strong message.” Joining Hilbie as assistants were BHS juniors: Conner Bernard, Sarah Damato, Kelly Josephson, Anthony Lombardo and Rachel Zelek; junior Kyle Powell from Xavier High School in Middletown; senior Lauren Fazzino from Mercy High School in Middletown; junior Jack

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Hubbard PTO –The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the school All parents and guardians of Hubbard students are welcome. Berlin Junior Woman’s Club – The Berlin Junior Women’s Club is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Sage Pond Place.

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Fazzino; and senior Alex Ricciardi from New Britain High School. “It was nice to meet new people that are out there that have the same religion,” Powell said. Completing the CUA team were: Sal Biase, a media studies major from Brick, N.J.; Andrew Finley, a philosophy/pre-law major from Horsham, Pa.; Trish Kelly, an elementary education major from Lincroft, N.J.; and Steven Serafin, a theology major from Rockway, N.J. Some of the high school leaders were featured in “Hey Let’s Talk,” a video invitation to another program the CUA students presented that week. The video can be viewed at a link found at www.stpaulkensington.org. In the week between retreats, Napoli and her CUA classmates talked to students and parents about college life during two separate evening discussions. They also visited students at St. Paul School, and bailed out an elderly parishioner’s basement. Students also distributed ashes during Ash Wednesday services and talked to senior citizens at the Lenten luncheon. “We told them we see a lot of youth practicing their faith at Catholic University,” Serafin said.

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Dean’s list

Ithaca College, New York — Steven Humes of Kensington. Thomas Jefferson University, Pennsylvania — Madeleine Banulski of Berlin.

Information Fair

A Middle School Information Fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mooreland Hill School, 166 Lincoln Street. Holly McGlennon Treat, M.Ed., Treat Educational Advising, LLC, Bertram Educational Consultants, LLC is scheduled to speak about “Making the Most of the Wonder Years: Selecting and Applying to Independent Middle Schools.” Register online for this free event at www.mooreland.org or call Mooreland Hill School at (860) 223.6428.

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Congratulations to the students from McGee Middle School who participated in the CT Northern Region Music Festival Concert Band, Chorus, Orchestra and Jazz Band. The event was sponsored by the Connecticut Music Educators Association. From left: Chris Hauptfeld, Logan Kissane, Courtney Nelson, Alec Rich, Brooke Barney, Kaileen Langlois and Alex Veronneau.

atry, nursing, medicine, social work, gerontology and funeral services. For more information, criteria, and an application, call (860)721-0234 or (800) 919-2332 or visit www.ctfda.org. Deadline to apply is April 8. Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin will award the Ada Plourde Memorial Scholarship for $1,500 to one high school senior. Applicants must reside in Berlin and

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Mr. BHS Pageant The annual Mr. BHS Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Berlin High School Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and family fun as Berlin High School senior boys compete in three categories: Beach Wear; Talent and Formal Wear. Tickets are available at BHS on March 29, 31, April 5, 7 (during lunch); March 30 and 31 in the lobby between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. or contact Julie Tirinzoni at julie.tirinzoni@comcast.net or (860) 604-4795 or Shirley Dunham at sdunham39@comcast.net or (860) 829-1539. The evening is sponsored by the Class of 2011 All Night Graduation Committee to benefit the All Night Graduation Party, a fun, safe and memorable drug and alcohol free event for Berlin High School graduating seniors. Clothing collection The 2011 Berlin High School Graduation Party Committee has scheduled a clothing collection for Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. and Sunday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the high school gym entrance. Proceeds benefit the All Night Graduation Party. Clothes, shoes, sneakers, coats, jackets, hats, belts, handbags, backpacks, gym bags, sheets, blankets, quilts, pillows, towels, rugs and stuffed animals will be accepted in large plastic bags. For more information and pickup requests, contact Mandy Scheyd at (860) 8281796 (ajs83@snet.net) or Maureen Carlson at (860) 829-1756 (carlson.maureen@ comcast.net.) Cash raffle The 2011 Berlin High School Graduation Party Committee has scheduled a Cash Raffle fundraiser. Drawing is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at noon at Berlin High School. Tickets are available on Saturday, April 16 at Rogers Marketplace; Sunday, April 17 at Stop & Shop or by calling Rosanne Ryba at (860) 808-8998.

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Monumental effort

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The Willard-Welles-Stanley Chapter, DAR presented a DAR Community Service Award to Melba Waters for her assistance in having a DAR monument repaired. This monument was placed on Christian Lane in 1932 by the Emma Hart Willard Chapter. It stands on a small plot at 655 Christian Lane. The monument commemorates the stockade at Great Swamp with a marker reading “Near this spot stood the stockade of the Great Swamp Settlement 1686.” Waters generously gave of her time to be sure the monument was restored to its previous appearance. Presenting the DAR Community Service Award to Melba Waters is Barbara Crede, regent of the Willard-Welles-Stanley Chapter, DAR.

Berlin High School business students recently participated in a Financial Reality Fair at Central Connecticut State University. The event, sponsored by Connecticut’s Credit Unions, gave students an opportunity to complete a budget based on entry level salaries of careers in their area of interest. Students had to plan for one time expenditures as well as recurring monthly expenses. Besides student loans, housing, food and utilities; students also had credit card payments and a spin on the “Wheel of Reality” to see what life can have in store for them. Other experiential learning opportunities have included a Job Shadow at ING in Windsor during the month of March and a trip to New York City in December where Personal Finance and Marketing students toured NBC Studios, walked Times Square and South Street Seaport, as well as visited the Museum of American Finance on Wall Street. Pictured: Students Nick Santangelo and Conner Bowen stress on how to make ends meet. Guidance counselor/financial advisor Karen Crawford offers some advice.

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Honor Continued from page 20

phut, Ryan Kliszewski, May La, Morrisa Luddy, Rebecca Lunt, Geoffrey Magisano, Shannon Mahoney, Nicole Maroon, Ryan Marquis, Scott McLeod, Emily Michaud, Emma Morelli, Megan Morrison, Brittany Nemphos, Brie Nickerson, Avery Ortega, John Parillo, Stefanie Parillo, Jaydip Patel, Sanjiv Patel, Leah Pawelczyk, Kevin Pirruccio, Kailene Rampone, David Roc-

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Property Transfers CIL Dev. of Kensington Inc. to Aaron A. Vafiades, 10 Main St., Unit 101, $204,900. Silver Island Homes LLC to Premier Partners & Assoc., 154 Silver Island Way, Unit 154, $125,000. Midpoint Enterprises LLC to Coccomo Brother Assoc. LLC, 178 New Britain Road, $55,000.

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Police Blotter The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests. Feb. 28 Joseph Piorkowski, 58, 91 Cole Lane, disorderly conduct/other. March 3 Peter Amenta, 49, 56 Cottage Place, New Britain, sixth-

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Tuesday, April 19 — Celebrate Earth Day. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Day includes activities, crafts and games with cheese pizza for lunch at the Community Center. Open to grades K through 5.Space is limited.

Spring classes

The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled the following classes. For more information and fees, call (860) 8287009. 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 olds. 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 olds

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. Beginners 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, be-

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proficiency on an orchestral instrument, piano or voice. Auditions will be held May 18 at South CongregationalFirst Baptist Church, New Britain, before a panel of judges. For more information, qualifications audition details and an application, visit www.newbritainsymphony.org or contact the high school music or guidance department. The audition application, letter of acceptance from the college/institute of higher education and two letters of recommendation must be received by the Scholarship Chair, Elizabeth Nkonoki-Ward, 105 Green Street, New Britain, Connecticut 06051 by May 12.

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formation and fees, call (860) 828-7009. Pilates, co-ed for 18 years and older, mixed levels, beginners through intermediate, 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.

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ginning 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 and 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.

plan to attend at two or four year college of university in the fall. Applications are available at Berlin High School, Mercy High School and Xavier High School guidance offices. For more information and criteria requirements, call Wendi Zuk at (860) 828-5587 or email Berlinjuniors@yahoo.com. Deadline to apply is April 20. The New Britain Symphony will present the annual Helen Kilduff-Elizabeth Elia Scholarship $1,000 to a deserving high school senior who displays outstanding

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Engagements Letendre-Conway Tom and Doreen Letendre of East Berlin announce the engagement of their daughter Kyle Letendre to Smith Conway of Norfolk. He is the son of Carolyn and Jim Peacock of Norfolk and James Conway of Pittsburgh, Pa. The bride-to-be is also the daughter of Bea and Joe Zavorskas of Southington. Letendre holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Quinnipiac University. She is employed by The Pert Group. Her fiancé is serving in the United States Air Force. A 2012 wedding is planned.

Young - Shea George and Patricia Young, Jr. of Berlin announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Young to Tim Shea, son of Dennis and Joanne Shea of Lisbon. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Berlin High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from The University of Connecticut and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from The University of New Haven. She teaches at Griswold Middle School, Griswold. Her fiancé is a 1995 graduate of Norwich Free Academy and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from The University of Connecticut. He is a Radiation Control Technician at Electric Boat. A July wedding is planned.

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0T 2006, silver, exc condition, auto/tip-tronic, black leather inter., alloy rims, brand new tires, power windows, locks, seat, exc. traction control, Auto hold option, mp3 player, front/ rear airbags front/ rear side impact air bags, factory transferable warranty good till 2012 or 72,000 miles, car has 60k. mostly, if not all, highway miles. $11,900. Call Doug (860) 209-0468 before 8 p.m.

HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH883 2005 2400 miles Saddlebags, Fairing, Roll Bars. $5200 Firm. (860) 637-8066

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DODGE RAM 1500 2006 Sport Pickup 4x4 Quad Cab, 8 Cyl., Automatic 43,435 mi. #10301B $20,990

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HONDA CRF450R 2006 Motocross. Renthal handlebars, new chain and sprockets. Good tires. Runs excellent. Never raced. Well-maintained, some extras. Mint, must sell. $3,000 o.b.o. 860-261-5444

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FEMALE Guinea Pig & Bunny. Must stay together. 3yrs old. $75/both w/supplies to a loving home. Call 203-793-7044

KING SIZE bed with tempurpedic mattress. Excellent condition, $3500. 203-265-3265 after 5pm.

FREE to good home White pitbull puppy w/1 black eye, female, 8 months old. Needs a home ASAP. Landlord won’t let me keep her. Email sexyred103@comcast.net

LEATHER Recliner, black, 2 yrs old, excellent condition. Paid $900, will sell for $400 or best offer. Call (860) 828-4445

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

OFFICE FURNITURE for sale. Business moving. Available items include desks, chairs, bookcases, filing cabinets and more. Call Jeff at 203-464-7406 for more information and to schedule an appt to view items. REFRIGERATOR, $300; Electric Stove, $250; Dishwasher, $200. Microwave Oven, $100. Call (203) 269-3204

April Vacation is Coming! “Spring Break with Rap A Pony Farms” Mon.-Thurs., 4/18-4/22 9am-12pm - $150 Call 203-265-3596

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

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.

SPRING CLEAN-OUT Bedframe-full size cherrywood, headboard & footboard. Good cond! $100/OBO. Entertainment Center-light brown wood, holds 36in TV. Good cond! $60/OBO. (2) dressers-black, (1) 5 drawers, (1) 2 drawers. Good cond! $75/OBO Coffee table-beige, rectangular w/glass, on wheels. Good cond! $50/OBO Sofa & loveseat-matching set olive green w/pillows & wood frame. Exc cond! $500/OBO Call 203-935-1049 TWIN Mattress, Boxspring & Frame. $75 or best offer. Ryan 860-302-1048.

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(10) PAINTINGS in wood frames. Painted in Holland. $5-$50. Call 203-269-9009 for more info VERI KENNELS (Crates), med to large, $10-$30. For Your Paws Only, 477 So Broad St., Meriden. 203-379-0650. meridendoggroomers.com

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DACHSHUND PUPPIES - 5 Westminster Kennel Club. Housebroken & paper trained. $575 each. I’ve been breeding for 37 years. (203) 376-0407

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

LARGE Used Manual Wheel Chair w/removable parts. $150. Bath Tub Chair $20. 203-235-6607

Portable Dust Collector RELIANT Model NN-821 $200 (203) 238-2460 STAIR Glider for six steps, $350. Hospital bed, $75. Wheelchair, $35. Call (203) 265-1284 VICTORY 3 Wheel Scooter Red, with batteries & ramp. $1200. Call (203) 235-3691

Military items. 203-238-3308 WANTED TO BUY

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$$$ CA$H $$$ Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Antiques, Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025 Always Buying Everything Old or Collectible. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731

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

3 BEAUTIFUL Cabinets 30” wide 18” deep 75” high. 2 nice desks. 1 coffee table in very good condition. FREE. Call (203) 238-2558

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BOWFLEX Classic Excellent Condition 1 year old $360.00 Aaron 860-681-7632 FITNESS Equipment For sale, new and used. Treadmills, Ellitical, Bikes, Free Weights, Multistations. 203-288-0407

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver

203-284-8986

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

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MERIDEN East Side Condo 2BR. Fully applianced. No pets. No smoking. $875 (203) 235-4853

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE 1BR, large 1st floor apt, eat in kit, liv rm. hardwood flrs, front & rear porch, off st, parking. W/D available. Pet ok. $850/mo. Call 386-490-0112

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts

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

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

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 All Ages and Levels Welcome

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin

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

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 1, 2 & 3 BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688

For Active Adults 55 and better

Only $950 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!

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(860) 828-3958

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 -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. $850/mo + security. Fresh paint, new flooring. Utilities not included. Off-street parking. Call 860-209-0646

also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 1, 2, 3 & 4BR. Starting at $500. West Side - Recently Renovated. Off st parking. No pets. Sec, refs. Call Lisa at 203-935-6612 or 203-537-6137

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH AB CHAIR Great condition. Almost new. $40/b.o. (203) 500-6714

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CONDOMINIUMS

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

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

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

HOUSES FOR RENT WALLINGFORD- 8+Rms, 3 BR, 3 fbaths, tri-level, 2 car garage. $1875/mo. 203-265-5729

JET DRUM SANDER

LAWN & GARDEN LAWN tractor Mint! Craftsmen elec start, auto trans. 42in bagger. Lawn mower Craftsmen self-pro, elec start, bagger. Exc. Edger Blk & Decker 2-1, elec, 860-628-2319

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, 2nd floor. Secure building. Ample parking. Washer/Dryer available. No pets. $725 plus security. (203) 376-1259 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 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Ask about 1 month free rent. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 3 Level, 5 Rm, 2BR Townhouse. 1 car garage. Laundry hookups, hdwd floors. Large, level yard on a quiet culde-sac. $1075/mo. Vacancy Busters, Ruth 860-402-3960

APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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 3BR 1st fl off street parking. W/D hookup, porch, lrg yard. Newly renovated $1100 per mo plus sec. Call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN 3BR, 2 full BA, lg rms w/much closet space, W/D in bsmt, off-st-park, $1200/mo + sec & utils. Sec 8 approved. No pets. Avail now. 203-537-1772 MERIDEN Clean 2 BR, 1 bath. 82 Woodland St. 2nd Floor, W/D hookup. Nice neighborhood. Available now. $750 /mo + util. 860-262-2464. MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841

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

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN - 4-5BR, 2 bath, stove & ref. Hdwd flrs, off st. parking. Yard. Recently renovated. Section 8 approved. Liberty St. $1400/mo. Call (203) 506-6398 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

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

GUTTERS

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

HANDYPERSONS

HOUSE CLEANING HOUSECLEANING Home, office, res/com. Insured Done by an exp’d lady. Good refs. Call Ilda 203-234-7958/ 203-848-4781

YOUR HOME or office will be sparkling clean. Free estimate. Good references. Insured. 10 yrs of exp. Call (203) 815-6630

AGC HOME RESTORATION Complete restoration & repair Drywall, tile, painting. New decks & repairs. Finish carpentry. Ins. #577901. 203-687-0097 WATER PROBLEMS - Roof to cellar. Additions, Decks, Garages, Finish bsmt, Window & door re-placement. Repairs of all types. Complete Home Improvement. Free est. 203238-1449 # 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 HOME DOCTOR All repairs A-Z Addt’s, kit., baths remod, water dam, seamless gut. Since ‘49. Credit & debit cards accepted. #573358 203-639-8389/715-8850

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

HEATING & COOLING

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmts, Gar, Yard. Appliances ***FREE ESTIMATES*** 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110

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

THE JUNK MAN Junk Removal of all kinds. Give us a call - we take it all. Call Any Time! 203-278-4739

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

FENCING BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240 Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060

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 DE CA Home Improvement Kitchen & Bath Flooring, Painting Roofing & Siding We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

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ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808

HOUSE CLEANING GUTTERS HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs No Job Too Small. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Second cleaning 50% off for new clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720

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

ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick, demolition. Free estimate. (203) 7683548 CT. Reg. #061808

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

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

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups & all your landscaping needs. Top Quality Work Fully Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 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 STUMP GRINDING Multiple stump discounts. Fully insured. Call Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding 203-704-0821 TJ Property Mangement & Lawn Care Spring Clean Ups. Weekly mowings, hedge trimming. All your property & lawncare needs. Free est, fully ins. 203-725-6843

POWER WASHING

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

ROOFING

DANIEL PAINTING Exterior/Interior *interior work @$35/hr plus material Established 1986 CT Lic #561725 203 -927-6191

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

C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

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

25+ yrs exp. Int/Ext painting, ceiling repairs. Small jobs welcome. Fully insured. Call Paul today for a prompt free est 203-238-4320. Reg#582770

SERVICES OFFERED

The Powerwashing Kings

FIDERIO & SONS

JM LAWNCARE Spring Cleanups, Lawn Mowing, Trimming. Comm & Res. Call for free est 860-796-8168

HARDWOOD FLOORING

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

JUNK REMOVAL

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

POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CARPENTRY

LANDSCAPING

SIDING

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

FIDERIO & SONS

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

Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.

Gonzalez Construction

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Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.

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203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

HALLMARK PAINTING & Wallpapering & Pressure Washing. Since 1985. Now booking for Spring & Summer Iinterior & exterior painting & pressure washing. Free estimates. Fully insured. CT REG #0560720. 203-269-3369

TREE SERVICES

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

LAWN & GARDEN LANDSCAPING A & A Lawn Care-Call now for spring C/U. Hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal, dumpster rental. #584101 Free est. Jim 203-237-6638 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Paver walkways, retaining walls, drainage, shrub replacement, lawn repairs. Landscape design. Sidewalk renovation. Free Est. Lic #563661 203-237-9577 COMMERCIAL and Residential Spring Clean Up, Aerating & , Mowing. Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681 DE CA LANDSCAPING Patios & Decks Walkways Mulch & Lawn Repairs Spring Cleanups We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

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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

PLUMBING ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC. Res & small Commercial mowing, winter/spring cleanups. Affordable, reliable, insured. 203-687-1347 RETAINING Walls, Paver Walkways and Patios. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. CT#615434 For all your landscape needs call 203-927-2681

LEAF CLEAN-UP A & A Lawn Care- Free Estimiates. Spring cleanups, mulch. Tree, shrub, debris removal. Dumpster rentals. #584101 Jim 203-237-6638

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM

Roofing, Siding & Gutters 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 Clean ing Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

POWER WASHING

O’CONNOR HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 ROOFS R US Resid/comm. Repairs also. Windows, Siding, Seamless gutters, we beat any quote. Family owned since ‘49. Member BBB. 203-715-8850 #573358 Credit/ Debit cards accepted. SAMMY ROOFING All type roofing, shingle, torch, rubber. Quality work. Free est. 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481

MASONRY FOUNDATION waterproofing, crack injection, floor and yard drains. Excavating and drainage. Call Stepping Stones 203-631-3181 CT Reg #604493 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139

Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

SERVICES OFFERED

HOUSE Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406

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

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 30 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

LICENSED ARBORIST with 75ft bucket Safe pruning & removal Winter C/U Specials Reg#562159 #S3365 Precise 203-272-4216 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. Firewood Available 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

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

Thursday, March 31, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- East side 1st Floor, 2 BR. $800 Plus Security Deposit. No Pets. 203-623-5684 or 203- 237-0035 MERIDEN- FULLY FURNISHED 1BR, LR, kit., prvt bath $675/mo. Lease & sec dep req’ d. No pets. Call 1-860404-1871 MERIDEN-1BR, quiet bldg. 1st flr. W/D hkup. Newly renovated. Small pets ok. Avail April 1st! $675 + utils. 203-641-8483

BERLIN FINE PROPERTIES FOR SALE This beautiful Georgian Colonial, “The Ledges”, in the center of the historical district is within a short distance to all schools and shopping. This home is situated on more than an acre of heavily landscaped gardens including two fish ponds, a gazebo, walking paths, fountains and a bamboo grove. Home has a large floor plan with an elegant grand center staircase. Home and gardens are handicapped accessible. A recent appraisal priced of $661,000.

OPEN HOUSE AT 41 STONY MILL SUN., APRIL 3 • 1-4 PM 5 rm., 1482 sq. ft. Townhouse Condo at Stony Mill with bonus room. 2 BR, 2 BAs, add’t. 700 sq. ft. finished family room in lower level. Stainless steel appliances, 1st floor laundry room. Attached garage, freshly painted. $249,900.

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/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 SOUTHINGTON-1BR, 2nd flr, $675/mo. Efficiency, 1st flr, $500/mo. Off-st-parking 1 car/ apt. Close to walking trail. 1 1/2 mo sec. 860-628-9999 WALLINGFORD - 5 rms, 2nd flr apt, private rd, no smoking/pets. $875 + sec. Call (203) 269-1562 after 5pm. WALLINGFORD 2BR, 5 rms in 2 family, 1st flr, off st. parking. No pets. Credit check. $850 + utils. 203-284-1853

Randolph C. Kilpatrick Owner/Broker

860-829-1213 STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

CHESHIRE Office space available. Centrally located next to Town Hall. Call 203-271-3296 MERIDEN 841 West Main St. Store for rent. Approx. 700 sf. Call (860) 250-4043

SOUTH MERIDEN-8600SF retail exposure, nice offices, showers, loading dock, drive in roll up door & more. Only $3,900. Call 860-384-5205

HOUSES FOR SALE

$224,900 Mint Condo featuring 6rms, 2 bdrms, mbr has full bath. Kit, LR, DR, family rm, 2.1 baths. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, HW floors, unit is 3 years old. Priced to sell! Motivated! Call Sil Sala 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.

WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101

WLFD $299,900 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

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

Customer Service Representative The Record-Journal is seeking an early morning Full Time Customer Service Representative to join our Circulation team. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi task are needed. Position includes data entry, posting payments, inbound and outbound sales and service calls. Please apply in person between the hours of 8:30am–4:30pm at:

Record-Journal Circulation Office 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450 DEBAISE Landscaping LLC seeks motivated individual to fill diversified position on a mowing crew for the Wallingford and surrounding areas. Must have transportation. (203) 537-2749 DRIVER Immediate position available. Must have clean driving record and exp. Box truck. Apply in person. 50 Leonardo Dr., North Haven, CT.

ECONOLODGE HOTEL Milldale, CT ACCEPTING Applications For Front Desk Agent, Housekeepers and Entry Level Maintenance. Apply at 1845 Meriden Waterbury Road in Milldale. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Full Time and Part Time positions available. EOE

$ 5 0 0 Sign-On Bonus For applicants holding CDL-B with PS Endorsement

FREE Training Average 20-35 Hrs Per Week Benefits Available Some Paid Holidays

ELECTRICIAN -

Call 203-269-4171

Local Contractor looking for F/T qualified E2 journeyman. Seeking experienced persons for long term employment. Commercial, Residential & Industrial work. Full benefit pkg, vac, holidays. EOE. Call 203-2355653 Fax: 203-686-0656 Email: bonnie@ehaberlielectric.com

BUS DRIVERS Now Hiring/Training No Experience Necessary

$ 5 0 0 Sign-On Bonus For applicants holding CDL-B with PS Endorsement

FREE Training Average 20-35 Hrs Per Week Benefits Available Some Paid Holidays

Call 203-269-4171

Sil Sala 203-265-5618.

FOG SERVICES Division of UIS One of the premier environmental contracting firms in the northeast has immediate openings for Class B CDL Drivers. Tanker & HazMat endorsements are required. Attractive benefits package offered. Call our job hotline 866-896-5794 or send resume to apps@ unitedindustrialservices.com EOE

MANUFACTURING Manufacturer seeks the following: ●Experienced Shipper ●Assemblers F/T, P/T 4 day work week. Apply in person to: Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457

Apply online at:

www.durham schoolservices.com or in person at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

WANTED TO RENT KENSINGTON 3BR, 1.5BA, 2 car gar, pool, finished basement, turnkey, great location, $259,900. 860-995-3834

CARPET CLEANING 10 Immediate Openings $500+ per week. 203-759-1392

No Experience Necessary

REDUCED! $79,500

Mint Condo featuring 6rms, 2bdrms, MBR has full bath. Kit., LR, DR, family rm, 2.1 baths. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, HW floors, unit is 3 years old. Priced to sell! Motivated

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring/Training

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

WALLINGFORD $224,900

NORTH HAVEN

SEEKING 4 or 5 Room House or 1st Fl Apartment. Have section 8. Quiet, clean, with one cat, trained. Call (203) 238-9756

BUS DRIVERS

or in person at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

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

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

SOUTH MERIDEN - Lg. room, private. $150/wk. Sec & refs. Call (203) 623-4396 leave message.

BANKING Commercial Lending Officer New England Bank, a local Community Bank with 15 branch offices throughout CT, is currently seeking a commercial lending officer for the Southington market area. Candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and administration of current portfolio. Candidate must possess 5+years of commercial lending experience with a credit background. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Fax or send resume and salary requirements to Human Resources, New England Bank, PO Box 1279, Enfield, CT 06083-1279, 860-253-4038. An equal opportunity employer.

www.durham schoolservices.com

ROOMS FOR RENT

NORTH HAVEN

HELP WANTED

Apply online at:

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

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

MERIDEN Great investment opportunity! “SUNSET MANOR” 4 condos: 1 colonial house plus 3 tri-level townhouses. Beautiful shared back yard/ priv front yards. 3 BRs, 2 baths & 2 car gar each. Wonderful income. Package price $499,000 neg. ALLSTAR R.E. 203-952-1122 OR 203358-0100 x12. Brokers Protected.

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS

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-4 Rooms with kitchen. 2nd Floor. Busy Main Street in Yalesville. $650 per month plus utils. 1 month security. No pets. 203-269-9594

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PROP.

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MECHANICS Full or part time Experience necessary Must have own tools & valid driver’s license. No Saturdays or Eves. Apply in person

G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden

HELP WANTED NATIONAL FILTER MEDIA Ind. Sewing Machine Operator Looking for 4-5 experienced people. M-F, 6:30am - 3:00pm. Benefits; 401K. Apply in person 9 Fairfield Blvd., Wallingford

MEDICAL CAREERS

Production Worker CNA 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 on our 3rd shift. We are looking for a production worker with experience in manufacturing operations. Experience with metal processing, furnaces, and powder handling is highly desirable. Candidates must be flexible, able to learn quickly, willing to work in a team environment, self-motivated and work with minimal supervision. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates must apply online at: http://www.ametek.com /careers/index.aspx

Full Time - Part Time 3-11 & 11-7 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 REGISTERED NURSE Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, a faith-based home health care agency serving central Connecticut, is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in its care of the sick program. Home care experience preferred. Benefits. Competitive salary. For more info., call 203 238-1441.

HELP WANTED AMETEK, INC. Specialty Metal Products Division 21 Toelles Road Wallingford, CT 06492 An Equal Opportunity Employer

RECOVERY DRIVER The Record-Journal is looking for a part time Circulation Recovery Driver to join our team. Candidates must be available in the early morning hours including weekends. Requirements include reliable transportation to use for deliveries, ability to read and follow a map, ability to lift newspaper bundles weighing up to 25 lbs. If interested please apply in person between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm to: Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450 SHIPPING & RECEIVING busy GM parts dept is looking for an energetic warehouse clerk. Clean driving record a must. Outstanding company benefits, including 401K. Call 203272-0453 Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. SOUS CHEF/Broiler Cook & Dishwashers-Apply within The Wallingford Country Club, 195 Long Hill Rd., Wlfd. No phone calls please.

START SPRING ★★ 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 860-329-0316

SUPPLEMENT CITY Assist. Sales Mgr./Retail health & fitness nutrition prod. Must be self-starter, trustworthy & have product familiarity. Prev. sales exp. req. Hrly. FT/PT Call: 860-828-0666 maureenod@ sportsnutrition.com TEACHER to co-teach pre-k program at well-established child care center in Southington. Minimum Associates in ECE. PT AIDES Afternoon, M-F. 1pm5pm. Exp or ECE credits pref. Send resume to michelle@ccds.necoxmail.com or call 860-628-5524. TEACHERS Needed at NAEYC ACCRED Child Care Center in Wlfd. Exp. in ECE a must. CDA, AS pref. Send resume to maryellen.myers@bms.com or call 203-677-7027 The Southington Cheshire Community YMCA Gymnastics Center is seeking an experienced Gymnastics Coach to assist with coaching our 50 plus member team as well as an experienced Gymnastics Instructor to assist in teaching pre-school and school age classes. Knowledge of gymnastics and good spotting skills are a must; USAG certification preferred. Please call Nancy Bauman, Gymnastics Director, at (203)-272-7688 for more info or send a resume to Southington YMCA Gymnastics Center 26 Putnam Pl, Plantsville, CT 06479 nbauman@ southington-cheshireymca.org.

Warehouse - 1st Shift Meriden company, must have warehouse & hand tool exp.

Contact HCM @ 203-634-8427 WAREHOUSE/DELIVERY HELP FTY Automotive distributor. Apply Northeast Imported Parts, 20 North Plains Industrial Rd., Suite 10, Wallingford. Accepting applications Mon-Wed 8am-12pm only.

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