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Thursday, March 8, 2012
BHS students protest nonrenewal of teachers
One student organizer suspended By Holly Robillard and Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
Spotlight on the schools
Phtot by Holly Robillard
Over 100 students sit in protest of the nonrenewal of four Berlin High School teachers. helping organize the sit in. After initially agreeing to an interview, Andreana later declined to comment. Nontenured teachers, by law, cannot be considered for a nonrenewal contract, said Erwin, and must be notified each spring they may lose their jobs at the end of the school year. This allows them time, said Erwin, to begin a job search if they do not return. To be tenured, a
teacher must have completed four successful years in a school system. “When budgets get passed by the Board of Education,” said Erwin, “They ask for a certain amount of money, if it does not come forth we have less to work with, and we have to come up with list of where cuts need to be See Protest, page 8
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This ongoing series highlights the status of and activities of schools throughout town. Through interviews with administrators, the spotlight gives each of the schools a chance to show what’s new, what’s challenging and what’s great about its people, programs and facility. Look for your school in an upcoming spotlight; this week the focus is on:
McGee Middle School By Karen Brancato Special to The Citizen This week’s spotlight is on Catherine M. McGee Middle School. The school is home to 725 students, grades six through eight. The newest building leadership position was filled in November by Pam Hamad, assistant principal for half of grade seven and grade eight. Hamad is a former teacher and department head of social studies and previously worked at the middle and high school
district levels in Florida, Simsbury, and Berlin. “Working at McGee is like being a member of a large family. Students know we hold high expectations and support them with all they need. That deep sense of caring for one another makes McGee a special place for students and adults,” said Principal Dr. Scott Ratchford. The Citizen recently sat down with Ratchford, to discuss new curriculums See McGee, page 9
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Berlin High School students across all grade levels participated in a sit-in Feb. 28 to protest the nonrenewal of next year’s contracts for four teachers at the school. Nearly 140 students participated in the protest. Students arrived at school wearing handmade t-shirts that read “Save My Teacher” and “Team” followed by the teacher’s name. The sit-in began during second period in the auditorium and ended shortly after period six. Several hundred students also signed petitions expressing why the teachers should not be let go. Superintendent David B. Erwin said he expects there now will be lines of communication between administration and students. “I believe there is a protocol and students should express what’s on their mind and I know the way they did it was an old method, but I wish they had done it in a different way,” Erwin said. One student, Lisa Andreana was suspended for
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 8, 2012
Proposed town budget increases by 5.25 percent
Town Manager Denise McNair presented the proposed municipal budget for fiscal year 2012-2013 at the Town Council meeting Feb. 28. McNair proposed a $74.1 million for the year, a 5.25 percent increase from last year. The
council did not discuss the proposal and will review it during the next month before presenting the budget to voters in the spring “I am not embarrassed by the amount I am requesting,” McNair said. “I feel as manager I need to present a budget that will work best with the town.”
The budget will have a tax rate increase of 1.15 mills from 24.50 to 25.65 mills. Some of the major budget drivers included the 3.96 percent increase requested by the Board of Education, a proposed $350,000 increase in the towns pension account, and a $100,000 increase in the town’s contingency account.
In regards to Letter to the Editor, printed in Thursday. March 1 issue, sent by Colleen S. Moros, should read Southington Beacon Pharmacy. The Berlin Citizen regrets the error.
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Here are the Berlin Citizen poll results from last week. The question was: What did you think of this year’s Oscars? I thought it was great, highly entertaining, and I enjoyed the winners’ speeches. 23% I thought it was dull; they need to give the show a face lift. 38% I didn’t watch it; I was more interested in watching Celebrity Apprentice. 38% This week’s poll question asks: Which UCONN Huskies team are you a fan of ? Vote online at www.BerlinCitizen.com
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McNair said. “In short, towns can no longer look to the state to plug the holes in their budgets. We must do this on our own through thoughtful and planned reductions and efficiencies,” McNair said. “I believe that my proposed budget achieves this.”
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Funding to meet salary obligations is up 3.4 percent along with an increase in healthcare and fringe benefits. However, the town’s revenue is unclear. It is unclear, if the town can look to the state for aid since interest rates in the town are still low,
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Thursday, March 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Town employees receive years of service awards
At left, Walter Matyka was recognized for 35 years of service with the public grounds. Right, Thomas Majewski was recently was recognized for 35 years of service with building and maintenance department. In the photo with them is Lily Matassa. 10 years - Ann Cameron, assessor office; Brian Falco, officer; Joe Ferraro, assessor; Ryan Gould, officer; Ann Marie Haas, Sgt. Police; Gloria Martinez, Police Department records; Patty Murphy, nursing; Greg Palaia, highway; Carrie Tyszka, library; Danny Wojtuski, tax; Joe Linskey, police; MaryAnn Soroka, town clerk; Steve Wood, public works.
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Religious billboard grabs attention By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
Driving through Mill Street in Berlin, a single billboard with the simple
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sponsible for the inspirational billboard. There are 22 billboards currently around the state in towns including Durham, Bristol, and North Haven.
The billboards have been well received, Nadolny said. “I have been getting calls at all hours of the day and night for weddings, marriage problems, and jobs,” he said. “Most of them call up to say ‘thank you’ for putting up these billboards and reminding me there is a God.” Nadolny said these phrases are meant to remind people to pray all the time, including when driving to work. “Most people don’t go to
church but everyone drives a car,” he said. “In this secular world we need to put God somewhere.” Nadolny has been putting up billboard ads for 30 years inspiring people to stop and think about religion and prayer. He accepts donations and puts in his own funding. His next billboard will be a prolife message: “Respect life, from the womb to the tomb.”
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As a way to help build diversity and give students in a variety of communities a chance to learn from others’ life experiences, Berlin public schools participates in the Choice Program. Students from Hartford area schools travel to Berlin every day to attend school in a neighborhood different from their own. Students in urban communities are given the option to apply to neighboring towns they consider valuable public school options. Choice originally began with only first graders being brought into Berlin. Currently, 55 children are enrolled in the program throughout Berlin’s schools. McGee Middle School has the highest amount of students,
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, March 8, 2012
Council agrees to sell land for grammar school renovations By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen
The Town Council, at its Feb. 28 meeting, approved an option agreement pertaining to three parcels of town property along Grove Hill, adjacent to the Kensington Grammar School. The .228 acres of land, priced at $16,500, was requested by developer, Metro Realty of Farmington, for the restoration and construction of market rate apartments. Originally four parcels were requested; one parcel was to be a bird sanctuary, but residents spoke against it. Economic Development
Director James Mahoney, said it’s no longer included. The building will include 59 units of residential housing, including 25 low incomes for senior citizens, and 34 for
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stay away from the areas of contamination and a plan is to keep the natural vegetation covering those areas as a barrier for walkers. Other proposed improvements include a 25 space parking lot off Chamberlain Highway, driveway connector, and observation areas. Other discussions included automated single stream recycling containers and collection discussion, prepared by Public Works Director, Art Simonian. No action was needed, as Simonian provided information to the benefit of single stream recycling in an effort to bring the town up to current practices. With the single stream recycling, the town would eliminate tipping fees and a cost savings of 30 percent each year, Simonian said. Many towns in the area have implemented the automated single stream with much success. The town is currently a member of the Tunxis Recycling Region, located in Bristol, along with 13 other communities. Simonian said in order to take advantage of the potential funds currently available from the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee region; an action should be taken in the near future.
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College planning night The Berlin High School Guidance Department has scheduled its annual Junior Parent/Student College Planning evening for Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The evening includes a power point presentation on “Finding the Right Fit” for college, followed by a panel discussion with four college admissions representatives. The University of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University and Tunxis Community College are scheduled to be represented.
Talcott Mountain Talcott Mountain Academy has scheduled an open house for Saturday, March 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Talcott Mountain Academy of Science, Mathematics & Technology offers an entire program for academically talented elementary and middle schools students. For more information, call (860) 677-0035 or visit www.talcottacademy.org.
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and what is new at McGee. What is new facilitywise? McGee’s Indoor Air Quality Project is nearing completion. The bulk of the work has been finished to include full replacement and renovation of the air handling system, the development of a drainage system to manage runoff from behind the school, and a new roof. In addition, many of the rooms and hallways received new floor tiles and paint. The physical transformation has been fantastic. At this point the school is working together with the town to have the construction firm complete its “punch list” items in order to ensure the system is in working order. What is new curriculum-wise? Our work involves a continuous cycle of assessment and reflection in order to see where we might improve upon what we are doing. Curriculum revision is a part of that cycle. Two departments are currently adapting their curriculum. Social studies and lan-
guage arts are developing units and lessons linked to state standards and the most current models of teaching, reading and writing. In social studies, our world regions courses are building units of study, examining the culture, history, and geography of various countries and compare them with one another and our own. The language arts department is continuing to evolve its curriculum toward a reader’s and writer’s workshop model. This allows for a greater ability to provide students with choices for reading and writing and challenging them based on their own readiness. What is the biggest challenge this school year? The biggest challenge came from Mother Nature. The week we lost from school due to the October snow storm threw us into limbo, creating a sense that we started our school year twice, once in August and again in October. Thank goodness for our outstanding teachers, who settled students back in when they returned. McGee teachers made the most of every second.
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drumming, harmonica and singing. Tuesday, March 20 - Program is testimony of church history. The Christian Education program offers a Parent/Child Playgroup every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Reeves Center. The playgroup is on a drop-in basis for children from infants to preschoolers.
Bethany Covenant The North Park University Choir, of Chicago, is scheduled to perform Saturday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bethany Covenant Church. The concert is part of the choir’s annual spring semester tour. For more information, call the church at (860) 828-3637.
St. Paul St. Paul Church schedule during Lent: Weekday Mass, 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our Parish Mission with Sean Forrest, March 7 - 8:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 7 p.m. Extra mid-week Mass and light Lenten lunch, Wednes-
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The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled free Tot Time for Thursdays for parents with children 1 to 5 years old from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. through May 24. Tot Time includes crafts, play session, snacks and holiday parties. No registration is required. For more information, call (860) 828-6586.
Sacred Heart Church Parish Council has scheduled a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage fundraiser dinner for Saturday, March 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.in the parish hall. Proceeds benefit the church hall improvement project. Tickets are available after Mass. For more information, call Joan Vancour at (860) 829-6024.
Ukrainian Easter Festival St. May’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Winter St., has scheduled its 18th annual Ukrainian Easter Festival on Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church hall. Snow date is Saturday, April 7. The festival features Ukrainian Easter bread, a cookbook, Ukrainian Easter eggs, (pysanky), embroidery, tag sale, baked goods, raffle, girts and cards and ethnic foods. Eat in or carry out. Admission is free. Parking is available behind the church. For more information, call (860) 229-3833 or (860) 6772138.
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Obituaries Joseph Dorio
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William McCarthy William Knowles McCarthy, 67, of Berlin, the loving husband of E l a i n e (Timko) McCarthy, died peacefully Feb. 26, 2012 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born in New Britain, he grew up in Berlin, graduated from Berlin High School, and received his Bachelor’s degree from Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. An entrepre-
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Demma and Patti-Jo McCarthy Mohr. A Memorial Mass will be held April 14, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to the Dialysis Unit, Hospital of Central Connecticut, 100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06050, in recognition and appreciation for the extraordinary care provided to Bill. Porter’s Funeral Service in Kensington is assisting his family with arrangements.
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James Ronald World, 61, of Berlin, formerly of Plainville, the loving husband of June Marie PetilloWorld, died unexpectedly Feb. 27, 2012 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. Born in Spokane, Wash., the son of James Henry World of California, and the late Julia Lois (Miller) World, he received his Associate’s degree from Pennsylvania Military College, served in the U.S. Army in Turkey, and was employed at AGC in Meriden. He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville, and more recently attended St. Paul Church in Kensington. In addition to his wife and his father, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-inlaw, J. Andrew World and his wife Ellen of Columbia, Md., Christopher Petillo of Philadelphia, Pa.; two daughters and a son-in-law, LeeAn-
na Colonnello and her husband John of Athens, Ga. and Valene Pettillo of Frederick, Md.; a brother and sister-in-law, Timothy Donald World and his wife Lois in California; three granddaughters and a niece. Services were held March 3, 2012 at Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Connecticut and Western MA Office, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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Teen driving laws do work
To the editor: I’m writing in response to the Feb. 23 article, “Teen driving laws and their effects.” As a graduate of Berlin High School and a person that has recently outgrown the new Connecticut driving laws governing children from ages 16 to 18 years of age, I feel that the new laws work to lessen accidents in young drivers. The passenger law for one, being that no passengers are allowed for the first six months
of holding a license and only immediate family for the next six months greatly lessens the chances of a teen getting distracted on the road. As a beginner driver good habits must be developed such as watching the road at all times in order to ensure safety of the teen and everyone else on the road. The curfew law stating that teens under 18 must be off the roads after 11 p.m. in my experience keeps children off the roads when they may be tired and the chances of an accident are therefore heightened. There is no reason for a child in high school to be driving past 11 p.m. Nothing good happens on the roads this late at night. The remaining restrictions stating that individuals under 18 years of age must have all passengers buckled up and no cell phones, even wireless, may be used work
to ensure that children are not distracted, and if they are and something bad happens everyone in the vehicle is as safe as possible. When making these laws one cannot worry about if they will be followed or not. They must simply worry about the safe being of those that will follow the laws. If the statements by Officer Germain are correct that accidents are down in Connecticut for 16 and 17 year old drivers by 40 percent then these laws are without a doubt working. I did not enjoy these restrictions while I was under them but I am now grateful that I was being looked out for because I realize that driving a car is not an easy task and is a huge responsibility. Matthew Papke Berlin
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A look at Malloy’s new plan By Melissa Chicker The Berlin Citizen After putting a poll question in The Citizen recently, about what people think about Governor Malloy’s new plan to modernize Connecticut’s liquor laws, it got me wondering about the new plan. After all, I am a young woman who enjoys a drink and my pay check is tight and those trips to the bar when the package stores are closed tend to leave holes in the wallet. The topic has been in the news quite a bit recently and has stirred up a lot of questions. Some of the laws include allowing package stores to be open Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and eliminate rules that force package stores to close on the Monday after a holiday that falls on a Sunday. This could increase sales and create more business, especially on holidays when many people end up forgetting to buy liquor because they don’t think to remember that some years Independence Day will fall on a Sunday or that they will have to stock up twice as much because the stores will be closed for two days during a holiday weekend. By staying closed these stores are not saving but losing money, especially on pivotal summer holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day. Those are holidays when people enjoy parties and socializing, but when the drinks run out what happens? One can choose to end the party early while others may take themselves to the bars, giving those bars the money package stores could have received. Having package stores open on Sundays along with being open an hour later would be of great convenience to many in the state, while others think it’s a way for people to consume more alcohol. Many store owners have continued to fight for no Sunday sales. The Connecticut Package Store Association has continued to fight no Sunday sales saying the increase from a six day week to a seven day See Plan, next page
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Redistricting of town voting districts
In compliance with state statute the town must redistrict voting districts in accordance with the maps sent by the state. Voting districts are established by ordinance, which will not be changed but the map has been updated to show the new boundaries of districts that were. The changes below are stated in the new map, colored in highlighter, in comparison to the old map, along with a list of the streets affected by the change. Baxter Avenue, Berlin Turnpike, Berlin Turnpike, Berlin Turnpike, Berlin Turnpike, Bishops Curve, Briar Patch Drive, Bruce Avenue, Burnham Street, Canterbury Road, Carter Circle, Casner Drive, Cindy Lane, Cornfield Drive, Deerfield Drive, Dunham Drive, Earl Street, Fawn Drive, Fernstead Lane, Four Rod Road, Four Rod Road, Grapevine
Plan Continued from page 12 week increases retailer costs, making it more expensive for them to stay open a seventh day. “The proposal to allow additional days and hours of sales is a misleading attempt for these interests to push their product on consumers. A ‘buy more-drink more’ policy without regard of the social, health, and public safety issues sets a dangerous precedent,” said the package store association’s website. But if this law were to pass, according to news outlets, it could bring in as much as $8 million in additional revenue. One industry expert estimates that Connecticut has lost $570 million in sales across its borders, but it’s difficult to know exactly how much the state loses. Media reports have many quotes and comments from small package store owners voicing their concern about allowing more convenient and grocery stores to also sell alcohol. Small package store owners think it may hurt more than benefit. Some made the complaint
Original voting map, to the left, and the updated voting district changes, to the right. Lane, Highview Terrace, Holly Court, Hudson Street, Jarvis Lane, Jeffrey Lane, Kelly Ann Court, Kramer Drive, Lower Lane, MaryAnn Court, Meadow Lane, Meadow Lane, Middle-
that even if the law does pass, the price of alcohol in surrounding states like Massachusetts is still cheaper than Connecticut. It is thought that just cutting the taxes down on alcohol purchases can easily boost revenue sales. In the end, a 45 minute drive to Massachusetts, just to pay five dollars less, does not seem that appealing to those who don’t live on state borders. The idea of Sunday sales may have many people hesitant now, but there can be a positive side to all the negative comments. Would it be fair to let package store owners decide for themselves if they would like to remain open during Sundays or holidays.We need to think, could this really help boost Connecticut’s economy? Can this help my business grow? Can this make the state a more appealing place to live? Currently, 37 states allow Sunday sales of alcohol, including 15 states which have legalized the sales since 2002. Connecticut is one of two states that does not allow the sale of liquor on Sundays.
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Gerratana sees demand for manufacturing jobs A new analysis of Connecticut’s 2011 labor market shows that state manufacturing companies advertised 22,680 manufacturing job openings last year, an indication that Connecticut’s traditional manufacturing base is alive and well. The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness of Virginia and the University of Massachusetts, Donahue Institute of Massachusetts analyzed more than a quarter-million web-advertised job openings posted by Connecticut employers from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2011. It found that nearly 23,000 of those advertisements were for manufacturing jobs, mostly for sales-related positions, general and operations managers, and engineers in the pharmaceutical, medicine and computer equipment industries. Among production openings, most were for quality inspectors & testers and CNC tool operators. “This is solid evidence that there is a vibrant manufacturing community here in Connecticut that is looking to hire and expand,” Gerratana said. “I think as the economy begins to rebound we will see more of these types of ads for high-tech and bioscience workers. That’s the future here in Connecticut, especially considering the billion-dollar package of businesses grants
and loans and job training incentives we just passed in October.” The researchers also noted that where advertised, 47 percent of the positions required some college or post-secondary education, while only 15 percent required a high school degree. According to The Georgetown University Center on education and the workforce, since 1983, the number of manufacturing jobs in America requiring some college education has increased from 22 percent to 38 percent by 2018. Gerratana said the need for higher education in today’s high-tech manufacturing workplace is being addressed by the General Assembly with legislation such as naming three community colleges as “manufacturing centers” to equip classrooms and better prepare students for careers with state-based manufacturers, and with proposed changes to the technical high school system that will tailor programming to the needs of employers. “There’s no doubt about it, we are moving to produce a 21st century workforce,” she said. -Press release from the office of Senator Gerratana
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June 11 - Suffolk Downs. registration is required. For more information, contact June 13 - NYC Heritage. The Berlins AARP has Barbara Dixon at (860) 828July 2 - Harborfest (Tall scheduled the following 6295. Ships) in Boston. July 24 - Rhode Island trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllighthouse cruise. lis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Aug. 9 - Highlights of the Free dental cleanings for Meetings April 3 — Maple Madness Hudson. The Berlin AARP Board of adults 60 and older are schedand Butterflies. Tour Maple Aug. 22 - Culinary InstiDirectors is scheduled to uled for Thursday, March 22 Sugar House and Magic meet Monday, March 12 at 10 and Friday, March 23 at the tute - American Bounty. Wings, Deerfield, Mass. Senior Center. Appointments Cruises a.m. at the Senior Center. April 24 — NYC 911 memoMay 6-10 - Bermuda. The monthly chapter are mandatory. For more inrial at Ground Zero. formation, call (860) 828-7006. Sept. 3-8 - Atlantic Canada. meeting is scheduled for May 5 — Newport Dinner Tuesday, March 20 at 1:15 Air and land Train. p.m. Entertainment will be May 19-25 - Myrtle Beach. May 14 — Mother’s Day provided by the Berlin High The Marjorie Moore CharJune 6-12 - Canyon Coun- Brunch at the Delaney School Jazz Band. itable Foundation has sched- try. House. Newsletter uled a trip to see a producJune 29-July 11 - New June — Canadian Rockies. Copies of the Chapter tion of “The 25th Annual Foundland. TBA. newsletter are available at Putnam County Spelling July 20-22 - Fireworks and July 22 — Lighthouse the Senior Center, Berlin- Bee” on Saturday, March 18 Fountains at Longwood Gar- Cruise. Narragansett Bay. Peck Memorial Library and at the Stageloft Repertory dens. Aug. 8 — The Hu Ke Lau. the Community Center. To Theatre in Sturbridge, Mass. Aug. 21-24 - Quebec City. Dinner and Hawaiian show. have the newsletter mailed, Lunch, at The Salem Cross contact Ann Gamelin at (860) Inn in West Brookfield, 828-6700. You must provide Mass, is planned before the show. Sign up at the Senior postage. Center. Safe driver class Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations For more information and must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon A Seniors Safe Driver class is scheduled for Tues- cost, call the Senior Center at at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. day, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 (860) 828-7006. Monday, March 12: Hot turkey sandwich with gravy, p.m. at the Community Cenmashed potatoes, peas and carrots, cranberry sauce, white ter. Attendance at this oneday class provides a certifiApril 19 - Peabody Muse- bread, peaches. Tuesday, March 13: Italian wedding soup, unbreaded veal cate that entitles a discount um and PEZ Visitor Center. on car insurance premium. May 15 - Lobsterfest at The patty, rice pilaf, stewed tomatoes, rye bread, cinnamon applesauce. Due to limited seating, pre- Newport Playhouse. Wednesday, March 14: Corned beef, boiled potatoes, chopped cabbage and carrots, rye bread, pistachio pudding. Thursday, March 15: Salisbury steak with sautéed onion gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, whoel wheat bread, sherbet. Friday, March 16: Butter crunch fish, au gratin potatoes, Andrew House Healthcare salutes ...... Marja K. spring vegetables, white bread, fruite Jell-O.
call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 or the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library at (860) 828-7125.
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Strikette Bowling League from Feb. 28: Alice Ming, 190; Irene Willametz, 180; Sue Rogers, 170. Senior Bowling League results from March 2: Walt Wallace, 209; Charles Snetro, 191; Chuck Leonhardt, 178; Craig Clarke, 169; Sam D’Amato, 166; Stan Dziob, 163; Irene Willametz, 159; Mario Blancaflor, 158; John Nappi, 157.
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Pot luck supper
The Central CT Celiac Support Group has scheduled its spring pot luck supper for Sunday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Dr. Todd Gladstone and Jeanne Segrue are scheduled to speak about new findings and research in gluten sensitivity. For more information and cost, call Carm at (860) 4261980 or Nancy at (203) 6340530.
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Health Wisdom Lecture Series The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled its 2012 Health Wisdom Lecture Series. All lectures are free and scheduled at 6:30 p.m.in the cafeteria at the New Britain General campus. To reserve a seat, call 1888-224-4440.
Childbirth classes The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled education and support programs for parents-to-be, new parents and siblings. There is a fee for classes; support
groups are free. Classes include: Childbirth classes for new expectant parents; accelerated refresher class for those with children and are pregnant again; sibling involvement class, and newborn care class. Support groups include: Breastfeeding support group and Baby and Me support group. For more information or to register, call (860) 224-5433.
Alzheimer’s support The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call Kathy Mul-
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The bereavement support and recovery group was formed to support and give an outlet to those who have suffered a severe loss. It meets once a week and also offers phone and email support during other times when you need someone to listen or can be of help to someone. There is no fee and this is not a professional counseling service, but people helping people. All are invited to attend. Meetings are scheduled for Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Community Center. For more information, contact (860) 836-2112 or www.griefsupportandrecovery.webs.com.
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A “Litter Clean-up Day” has been scheduled for Saturday, April 21 in Berlin. More detailed information, with areas to be cleaned, will be announced in the near future.
Magic show The New Britain-Berlin YMCA has scheduled a magic show for Saturday, March 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the New Britain YMCA, 50 High St. The event begins with a pizza supper followed by a magic show for all ages. The program is open to the public. Pre-registration is required. For more information and cost, call (860) 828-6559.
Hunting-Bergeron Gordon and Kimberly Hunting of Kensington announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley-Marie to Branden Bergeron, son of John and Linda Bergeron of Ashford. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Berlin High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Connecticut. She is employed as a registered nurse on the oncology floor at Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. Her fiancé is a graduate of E.O. Smith High School, Storrs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master of Science degree in transportation and urban engineering from the University of Connecticut. He is employed as a transportation engineer at Fuss & O’Neill, Manchester. An October wedding at St. Paul Church is planned.
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Lady Redcoats playing for spot in Final Four tonight By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Their state tournament opener wasn’t pretty, but at this time of year the end result is all that matters. The fourth seed Berlin High School girls basketball team shook off a slow start to best visiting No. 13 seed Joel Barlow, 54-41, Friday night in the second round of the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Lady Redcoats, who will face No. 5 Torrington tonight, March 8 at Gibney Gymnasium, managed just 16 first-half points against Joel Barlow and headed into the break trailing by five. “The girls, a few of them, admitted at practice on Sunday that they were tight and nervous. I just didn’t realize. It was a little bit of my misread,” said BHS coach Sheila
King, whose team earned a bye in Round 1. “They played tight, and nervous, but they got over it, thank goodness.” The senior leadership of Chelsea Vujs and D.D. Barrett had a lot to do with Berlin’s second-half resurgence Friday. The locals outscored Joel Barlow 20-11 in the third quarter and continued to pour it on in the fourth. The Lady Redcoats’ defense, spurred along by Barrett, caused Joel Barlow grief in the second half, and resulted in a lot of points for the home team. Vujs had 20 of her gamehigh 25 points after the break. “We fixed our pressure game a little bit. We had to make some adjustments to it. We did that defensively, and Chelsea stepped it up offensively,” said King. “Then, of
Photo by Matt Leidemer
Chelsea Vujs, pictured, scored 25 points Friday to lead the Berlin High School girls basketball team past Joel Barlow, 5441, in the second round of the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Lady Redcoats return to action tonight, March 8. course, because we were scoring we could apply full-court pressure, and that’s what we needed to do to that team.” Courtney Trzasko drained three 3-pointers and finished with 13 points for the victors. Brittney Dumas netted 16 points for Joel Barlow. Berlin’s quarterfinal round opponent likely will put up more of a fight than See Lady, next page
Led by double-winner Klotz, BHS places fourth in CCC South By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen One of the rewards of high school swimming is that while a team might be young and inexperienced to start a season, it can trans-
form into a competitive group by season’s end. Exhibit A? The Berlin Redcoat boys swimming team. “I wish I had a videotape of our first practice, and of this meet,” said Berlin
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Berlin High School’s Dan Klotz, pictured, had a big day at the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championships.
coach Eileen Thurston after her club finished fourth in the Central Connecticut South Division meet Saturday at Plainville High. “We have improved so much.” And the Redcoats will likely be much improved next season as they graduate exactly one senior. “We are a very young team,” said Thurston. “I’m so proud of how they have worked and improved.” Thurston said 51 of her team’s 70 swims Saturday were best times. The Redcoats were led by Dan Klotz who was a double-winner — 50 yard freestyle (21.66 seconds) and the 100 yard butterfly (:51.94) — and who set meet and school records in both events. Diver Nathan Giaccone also set a new school record in diving, finishing fifth out of 20 divers in the competition held See Swimmers, page 19
King steps up in Round 1 hoop victory; hockey team sweeps CCC titles By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Colin King did what seniors are expected to do when the season is on the line – he rose to the occasion. A guard averaging a modest five points-per-game, King scored 12 points, including eight in the second quarter, to help the Berlin High School boys basketball team outlast visiting Naugatuck, 62-57, Monday night in the opening round of the CIAC Class L state tournament. A pair of 3-pointers by King in the second frame likely prevented the Redcoats from being run off the Gibney Gymnasium floor.
“That kept us from getting blown out, to be honest with you,” BHS coach Mike Veneziano said. “Without his points in the first half we’re probably down 13 or 14 at the half. He kept us within striking distance.” Sparked by four 3-pointers, 21st seed Naugatuck led No. 12 Berlin 21-10 after the first quarter. “We started out slow. We were a little sloppy,” Veneziano conceded. But thanks to the deft shooting of King and Tyler Stritch, who finished with nine points on three 3-pointers, the Redcoats righted the ship in the second frame and headed into the break trail-
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College Corner
Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Press Release Entering the Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012 will be athletes Joseph Simeone (Class of 1936), Lino “Chick” Girone (1936), Paul Kornichuk (1949), Dan Roberts (1967), Tammy Borkowski (1989), Jennifer Baccaro (1991), Kyle Gallo (1993), Susan Church Zibell (1993) and Jesse Carlson (1999), coaches George Hall and Ken Parciak, and contributor Bob Peckrul. Also, the 1986 BHS wrestling team will be honored. This week, The Citizen takes a look at the career of Jennifer Baccaro. Jennifer Baccaro (Class of 1991) Jennifer Baccaro was a three-sport star at BHS, attaining All-State status in soccer, basketball and softball – a first for a BHS athlete. In soccer, Baccaro re-
ceived the Redcoat Award in 1988, was captain and an AllStater in 1989, and in 1990 was Baccaro All-State, All-Northwest Conference, and received the Coaches Award. During her basketball career, Baccaro was a varsity player in 1988, and was named All-NWC and the Coaches Award winner in 1989. She was a team captain and an All-NWC selection in both 1990 and 1991, was named All-State and received the Coaches Award. In softball, Baccaro was All-NWC in 1989. The following season she attained All-NWC and All-State status. She was named team captain her senior year and would earn All-NWC and
All-State honors, and was selected to play in the CHSCA Senior All-Star game. Baccaro went on to attend the University of Vermont where she played four years of softball and one season of soccer. After graduating, she coached junior varsity soccer and freshmen basketball at BHS, and was an assistant softball coach at Trinity College. Baccaro then began her teaching career, in Lexington, Mass., where she coached freshmen softball at the high school for six years. She then moved to Mashpee, Mass., where she is a sixth grade teacher. The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. For ticket information, contact Marie Siegal at (860) 828-1115; mvs7581@yahoo.com.
Berlin High School alumna Allison Thurston capped a successful swim career at Sacred Heart University recently. Thurston competed in the 400 individual medley, the 200 butterfly and the 200 individual medley at the NEC championships four straight years, and qualified for the Thurston ECAC championships in the 400 IM all four years, and in the 200 butterfly the past two seasons. At the 2012 NEC meet, Thurston, a team captain, achieved lifetime bests in the 400 IM (4:41.23) and the 200 IM (2:15.57). Thurston’s days on the Sacred Heart swim team were similar to her time with Lady Redcoats in that Sacred Heart has no home pool, and practices in various facilities. The Pioneers worked out five to six hours a day, six days a week, from September to February. The offseason workouts, from March through August, were grueling as well. Thurston credits her coach, Richard Ludemann, with motivating and guiding her to push beyond her perceived limitations. “Doc was the best coach I have ever had,” said Thurston. “He changed me, and my life, and made me who I am today.” Thurston was named to the NEC scholar-athlete team the past three years and will graduate in May with a double major in Mathematics and Molecular and Cellular Biology with an honors minor. Do you know of a local athlete competing at the college level? Share his or her successes with the community. E-mail sports@theberlincitizen.com.
One win short Photo by Matt Leidemer
Berlin High School alumnus Alexys Vazquez, pictured in action recently, and the second-seeded Fairfield University women’s basketball team had their hopes of a 2012 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Basketball Championship dashed Monday afternoon as topseeded Marist College won its seventh consecutive league crown with a 61-35 victory over the Stags at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Vazquez, a sophomore guard, was held scoreless in the title game. Fairfield, which finished as the runner-up in the MAAC regular season standings, will receive an automatic berth to the WNIT. The 64team field will be announced late Monday evening, March 12. The first round will kick off Wednesday, March 14.
Tournament Continued from page 17 ing by just five, 32-27. Berlin went on to outscore its guests 14-11 in the third, and the teams continued to duke it out in the fourth. A 3-pointer by Darren Gilbert off an offensive rebound an assist from Tommy Undercuffler put the Redcoats ahead by one late, and the locals came through from the free throw line down the stretch to seal the deal. Gilbert finished with 15 points, including his team’s final seven. Bobby Mozzicato
led the victors with 17 points. “The coaches kept telling the kids during every timeout that we were going to win this game,” Veneziano said. “We started with that and we ended it with that.” Berlin earned a secondround date with No. 5 Branford. Check out myrecordjournal.com/berlincitizen/ for updates. The Newington-Berlin High School ice hockey team made it a clean sweep in the Central Connecticut Conference South Division champi-
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gry to continue to advance deep into the tournament. So Continued from page 17 we’re going to have our hands full. It’s going be a great quardid Joel Barlow. Torrington, which by- terfinal game. I’m very confipassed the first round with a dent that we have the firstbye, easily handled No. 12 round jitters behind us and Daniel Hand, 57-41, in the sec- we’ll come out a different team.” ond round. Tonight marks the Lady “They’re a very strong, powerful team,” King said of Redcoats’ fourth straight apTorrington. “They have a lot pearance in the state quarterof seniors who are very hun- finals. Game time is 7 p.m.
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Thursday, March 8, 2012 — The Berlin Citizen
Citizen freelancer just couldn’t wait for Opening Day By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
TAMPA — The park wasn’t scheduled to open until 10 a.m., so I figured I’d visit the Legends Gift Shop directly under the plaza at the main gate to George M. Steinbrenner Field. Yeah, it’s not Steinbrenner Field; the George M. is required. The shop has every New York Yankee gear imaginable, and just about everything is retail. High retail. So I promised myself to look and not buy. Promised. To a Yankee fan, the place is like a candy store is to a 5year-old. Yankee T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, coats and hats. Wastebaskets. Doormats. Mouse pads. Flags. Posters. Books. Wrist bands. Dolls. Stuffed animals. Baby bottles. License plate frames. Baby bibs. Baby outfits. Toddlers’ outfits. Picture books. Branding irons to burn the word ‘Yankees’ into your hot dogs. But I just looked. The clock struck 10, the gates opened, time to report. It was the first day for pitchers and catchers. First day for fans, too. So I reported. There were several hundred fans on time and as the morning wore on, hundreds more filed into this magnificent ballpark across the Dale Mabry Highway from Raymond James Stadium, the home of the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the site of the Outback Bowl. The grass was so green it made my eyes hurt. The sign on the board said Wel-
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over the last three years have been better than any of his previous three-year blocks. He is the best relief pitcher to ever live. He will be 42 this year and he has hinted that this year is his last. In which case he will be voted into the Hall of Fame in 2017. The Great Mariano proceeded to work out with the no-names — along with No. 29, Rafael Soriano, of whom Yankee fans will expect a much better performance than last year. Mariano bantered with the fans and looked this way and that for pictures that will grace albums, electronic and oldfashioned like mine, across the country. When the conditioning coach began the exercises, Mariano was all business. He did everything asked by the coach along with the prospects, some of which are never-wills and some who, like Delcarmen, are likely has-beens. It was fascinating to watch The Great Mariano doing all the running and stretching like a rookie eager to impress. Soriano, on the other hand, skipped a few reps and didn’t do his exercises like TGCOAT did. Maybe that explains why Mariano continues to excel and why Soriano occasionally stinks. Maybe, huh? Between exercises, TGCOAT talked pitching with Soriano. Mariano talked, using hand gestures and arm
Klotz is expected to do well at states said Thurston, who also reported that many of her swimmers had likely qualified for that upcoming event. The only senior on the team is diver Jakub Cwieka, who was sixth in the CCC South diving competition. Other notable performances for Berlin were a third place finish in the 200 medley relay by the team of Wojtek Kaizer, Switzer, Klotz and Bozal, Switzer’s fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke in a time of 1:13.01, and a second
place finish by the 400 yard freestyle relay team of Marquis, Bozal, Kennure and Klotz in a time of 3:41.50. “We’re a young team that’s just learning how to swim,” said Thurston. Middletown High won the meet with 393 points, the Bristol Eastern/Central Cooperative team was second with 260 points, Plainville was third with 201 and Berlin was fourth with 176 points. The Meriden Cooperative program and Bulkeley of Hartford were fifth and sixth respectively.
movements to elaborate. Soriano listened and nodded. I hope he was paying attention. After 30-40 minutes of this, the pitchers all jogged across the field and left through the visitors’ dugout. Rivera yelled to the fans that he had to report to workouts on one of the side fields at the Yankee complex. I took the hint and followed, exiting the stadium and hanging a right to the practice field that has four diamonds. There was C.C. Sabathia, Freddy Garcia, Ivan Nova, David Robertson and the rest. There were four stations and at each one, the pitchers were practicing parts of their craft. On the diamond closest to me, the pitchers were practicing throws to first. At another, fielding bunts. Joe Girardi went from station to station. Sweeny Murti, the Yankee beat guy for WFAN walked by. There were media types all over the place. Hey, it’s the New York Yankees. Probably more media folk were there than staff regular season games in outposts like Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Pittsburgh. After watching that for a bit, I climbed the steps back to GMS Field. The catchers were taking batting practice. Every time catcher Russell Martin stepped in to hit, the 1,000 or so fans cheered. When he finished, they cheered him again. Martin was smiling all the time. Bet money part of that smile came from the knowledge he won’t be sentenced to catch A.J. Burnett this summer. The day before, Burnett was traded to Pitts-
burgh, a day many Yankee fans will remember as one of the highlights of 2012. Last year, rumor has it Martin’s life insurance policies were nearly canceled as Burnett’s errant pitches bounced off Martin’s knee, shoulder, head and feet. Martin logged more time running to the backstop to retrieve Burnett’s best pitch — the wild pitch — than he did running out his 18 home runs. Francisco Cervelli, the effervescent back-up catcher, took his hacks. He joked with someone in the crowd. Typical Cervelli. Pretty cool. Austin Romine, who is slated to catch AAA and may be the Yankee catcher of the future, also took his turn in the cage. Romine, they say, has all the defensive tools. Problem is, he hits like me. But Girardi was quoted as saying he believes Romine will hit. From his lips to God’s ear. So I reported and it was good. It was the chilliest of my 10 days in Florida. It was 72. Every other day was 78-86 degrees. Eat your hearts out. As I left, I paused to look at the retired Yankee numbers in the plaza outside the entrance. I convinced some lovely lady to take my picture in front of Don Mattingly’s No. 23, just to prove that, yeah, I was there. I looked at the gift shop sign. Well, it wouldn’t hurt just to take a walk through before I left. I reminded myself of my promise not to buy. Right. Bought three T-shirts. Eighty-four dollars. Hey, somebody has to pay Derek and A-Rod and C.C.
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come to ‘George M. Steinbrenner Field.’ Told you! I wandered down the right field line, because that’s where the players first come out. A lot of the veteran spring training fans in the park knew that, too. A couple hundred took up locations in the corner, hard by the bullpen, which is tucked into the space between the main grandstand and the pavilion (translation: open air bar) in right field. Along about 10:15, a group of pitchers with uniform numbers in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s walked onto the field. I bought a roster for a buck, knowing that I would know very few of those guys and it might be nice to have some idea who No. 97 in pinstripes was. The names were those of minor leaguers, some of which I had heard but others, heck, could have been the guy who lived across the street. One name jumped out: Manny Delcarmen. He was last seen getting lit up in a Red Sox uniform and he was here for, I guess, a looksee. Then the crowd started applauding. No. 42 walked through the gate onto the field. If you don’t know who No. 42 is, you should probably stop reading. No. 42 is The Great Mariano. The Greatest Closer of All Time (TGCOAT). Mariano Rivera, whose numbers
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster KC Jones at (860) 829-1148 or email jones327@comcast.net. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
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Pet food drive - The Junior Women’s Club of Berlin has scheduled a pet food
drive to benefit the Berlin Animal Shelter on Saturday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Rogers Marketplace and Stop & Shop. Needed items include pet food, treats, toys, cat litter, paper towels, cleaning supplies, latex/rubber gloves, trash bags, laundry and dish detergent, blankets and towels. March Madness Dance A March Madness Fundraiser Dance is scheduled for Saturday, March 10 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight at St. Gabriel’s Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin. DJ music provided by FM Productions. BYOB and snacks, must be 21 years old to attend. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 44 South Dakota camp trip. For more information, cost and tickets, call Joanne Chicker at (860) 8280760 or at the door. Luau Party – A Luau Party is scheduled for Saturday, March 10 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters
Pass. Music is provided by DJ Dave Quick. Menu includes chicken and pork, mixed vegetables, salad, roll, coffee, tea and soda. An admission fee is charged. For more information and tickets, call Hope at (860) 770-7081 or Kelly at (860) 2248077.
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Pet Meet & Greet Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a Pet Meet & Greet for Sunday, March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Rd., Plainville. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references if we are meeting you for the first time. For more information, call (860) 8285287. New Britain Symphony
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Lucy and Kitsie are two very friendly cats that were put outside when their caregiver was evicted. Lucy is a doll! She is sweet, affectionate and has a bubbly personality. Kitsie is a large, easygoing boy. He is affectionate, social and is all whiskers and heart. They will be at the Meet & Greet Sunday. March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. For more information about Lucy, Kitsie or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. - The New Britain will present “A String Quartet Playing the Beatles” of Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at the New Britain Museum of
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VFW Auxiliary - The Ladies Auxiliary of Berlin Post 10732 is scheduled to meet Monday, March 12 at 1 p.m. at the Post home. Third District President Candace Shepard will visit. Attorney Daly of Czepiga, Daly and Dillman will speak about living trusts, estate planning and strategies. A pasta lunch with dessert will be served.
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Hubbard PTO - The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30
p.m. at the school. Parents and guardians of Hubbard students are welcome. Boy Scouts - Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions Club, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Boys Scouts - Boy Scouts Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington Firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicia, scoutmaster, at (860) 8288693. Pasta supper – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porter’s Pass, schedules “all you can eat” pasta supper for every Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Berlin High School girls basketball team will be honored. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m.
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Kensington Garden Club – The Kensington Garden Club has scheduled speaker Carl Galanter from Broken Arrow Nursery to discuss Pruning for the Faint of heart on Wednesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library. The event is free of charge. The public is welcome. Junior Woman’s Club The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin has scheduled a fundraiser on Wednesday, March 14 at Chili’s Restaurant in Cromwell from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mention the Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin and Chili’s will donated a portion of your purchase to the club.
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Hypnotist show – A hypnotist show, featuring Dan LaRosa, is scheduled for
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Rita Hutchings
Rita (Gregory) Hutchings, 89, of Kensington, widow of Leland Hutchings, died March 1, 2012 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the
late Joseph Gregory and Marie Recor Reeve, Rita has been a Kensington resident since 1958. She was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington, was a member of the Ladies Guild at the Church and was an active member of the Berlin AARP. She is survived by two brothers, John Reeve and his wife Judith of Kensington
and Robert Reeve and his wife Eleanor of Bristol; many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Leland, she was predeceased by a brother, James J. Reeve and three sisters, Rosalie Taraschuk, Phyllis Reeve and John Reeve Oliver. Services were held March 5, 2012 at Carlson Fu-
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Coreen M. Matteson Coreen M. (Shaughnessy) Matteson, 70, of Berlin, died March 2, 2012 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Danbury, the daughter of the late Edward and the late Cora Julia (Mosca) Shaughnessy, she graduated from Danbury High School, attended the University of Bridgeport, was employed at T. I. Group in Meriden, and retired from Pyramid Technologies. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Brenda Matteson of Middletown, Guy and Rachel Matteson of Berlin, Eric and Melissa Matteson of Berlin; four grandchildren, Sarah, Daniel, Emily, and Ava Matteson; one great-granddaughter, Emma, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held March 7, 2012 at Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com
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Meriden Ski Club
The Meriden Ski Club is celebrating 50 years and has scheduled a reunion celebration on Saturday, April 28 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Hawthorne Inn, 2421 Berlin Turnpike. All former members are welcome to celebrate and reconnect with old friends. For more information, call Donna at (203) 235-0142 or MeridenSki.com.
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better involve them and provide student support. An outreach forum was also created to organize a serious of meetings, held in Hartford, to connect parents of the program to one another without having to travel to Berlin. In other efforts to make the school more welcoming,
transportation to and from school is provided, as well as transportation to evening events. After school programs have also been implemented, Ratchford said. A Choice grant was given to the school district providing after school programs to help students become socially and academically successful. Brian Benigni, assistant superintendent of schools, obtained
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the grant. “Most of these students are staying after school for help in academics twice a week,” Benigni said at a Board of Education meeting. “The biggest comment made is students want to spend time in Berlin. The programs have been very meaningful.” Each school has their own program, like Willard’s enrichment learning laborato-
ries program, a after school enrichment program for students in grades two through five and Griswold’s school newspaper. “The focus is not just for those who come to us from out the town but for all students,” Ratchford said. While participating in the program, McGee has come up with a plan to establish connections with neighboring towns like New Britain
and Meriden to open Berlin students to other worlds around them. “We want them to see what is going on in neighboring towns, even if they are only a few miles away, they are completely different,” he said. Recently the state Department of Education has requested the BOE to consider 45 new seats for the 2012-2013 year, which would expand the program.
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sons-in-law, Diane and Burt McKinley of Stonington and Mary and William Scully of Berlin; his mother-in-law, Maria DeIngenis of Berlin; a brother, John DiPierdomenico in Canada; six grandchildren, David and Anthony Revoir, Raymond, Vincent, and Marco Vernacatola, and Nicole DiPierdomenico; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, John Paul DiPierdomenico; a brother, Daniel DiPierdomenico, and two sisters, Carmella Catalano and Marietta DeThomasis. Funeral services were be held March 7, 2012 from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul Church in Kensington. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, 74 Cheshire Road, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Guido DiPierdomenico Guido DiPierdomenico, 81, of Kensington, loving husband of Antoinette (DeIngenis) D i P i e r domenico, died March 3, 2012 morning at home with his family at his side. Born in Abbateggio, Province of Abruzzi, Italy, the son of the late Nicola and the late Annina (Ciccotelli) DiPierdomenico, he owned and operated New Britain Concrete Works from 1960 to 1987, AGD Corporation from 1987 to 1995, and upon his retirement purchased Dino’s Restaurant that he managed for ten years. He was a member of St. Paul Church, the Italian Political Independent Club, and a former member of the Berlin Lions Club for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Cindy DiPierdomenico of Berlin; two daughters and
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Parks Continued from page 24 a.m. starting April 24 or Fridays 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:3011:15 a.m. starting April 27 for seven classes at the Community Center. Register for one time slot and attend that class only. Sports Jam – For 4 and 5 year olds. Soccer, baseball, kickball, basketball and many other sport skills will be incorporated into games and activities. Classes meet Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 a.m. starting April 24 or Thursdays 10-10:45 a.m. starting April 26 for seven classes at the Community Center. Register for one time slot and attend that class only ABC for you and me Arts and Crafts – For preschool - 5 years. Children will enjoy a story, craft and a new letter every class. Limit eight children. Classes will meet at the Community Center on Thursdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. starting on April 26 for 7 classes. Karate – Little Ninja’s, ages 4-6. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. for eight weeks starting April 10. Classes are held at First Class Martial Arts and Fitness, 158 Mill Street. Prior registrants are not eligible to register. Deadline to register April 5. Karate – Beginners, ages 712. Mondays 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. and Wednesdays, 4:455:30 p.m. for eight weeks starting April 9. Classes are held at First Class Martial Arts and Fitness, 158 Mill Street.. Prior registrants are not eligible to register. Deadline to register April 5. Red Cross Babysitting course – For 11 years old and up. Learn to supervise children in the absence of parents or guardians. Develop skills in leadership and professionalism, childcare for infants to school age, child develop-
ment, basic care, simple cooking and crafts, safety, safe play and first aid. Students will receive a babysitting manual and a certificate (upon successfully completing the course). Class is scheduled at the Community Center. Class 1 on April 25 and May 2 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. Class 2 on May 8 and May 15 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. Class 3 on May 30 and June 6 from 5 to 8:15 p.m. Dance Beginnings 2 –Friday’s at the Community Center. Children discover and create dances while learning the elements of ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling during this 45 minute class. For 5-7 year olds from 4:15-5:00 p.m. Classes start on April 27 for seven classes. Elementary Dance –Thursday’s at the Community Center. Dance skills are developed through a fun combination of choreography, ballet, tap, and jazz technique during this 45 minute class. For ages 7-10 from 4:15-5:00 p.m. Classes start on April 26 for seven classes. Art for Two – Parent/Child art class. Easter theme for kindergarten through grade 5, with parent, on Saturday, March 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. Spring theme on Saturday, April 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. Beginner Youth Tennis Lessons – Learn tennis terminology, rules and basic strokes. Students need their own racket. For grades 2 to 4 on Saturdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, from 9 to 9:35 a.m. at the tennis courts at Berlin High School. Advanced Beginner Youth Tennis –Build tennis skills including rules, strokes and positioning on the court. Students need their own racket. For grades 4 to 6 on Saturdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9:40 to10:25 a.m. at the tennis courts at Berlin High
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Tournament Continued from page 18 onship department Saturday as the local co-op claimed the CCC South title with a 3-2 victory over Hall-Southington. Freshman Marco DiPaolo had two goals for NewingtonBerlin, which captured the CCC South regular season crown as well.
Newington-Berlin’s next action will come in the CIAC Division III tournament, where the co-op earned the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye. “We worked hard all year to achieve the No. 1 seed,” coach Dave Harackiewicz said. “Now we have to go out and play like a No. 1 seed and realize every game will be a battle.”
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Fully Equipped. Auto, Power Windows/Locks, AM/FM/CD, Premium Sound, Alloy Wheels. $15,494 Stock# C7169 (203) 237-5561
98’ Toyota Camry 3,999.00 Can be seen at:
4 Door Grand SXT V6, 4 Cylinder, Auto. All Power. Leather Seats. AC. Cruise. Stock #870 $9,995
203-634-7878
G.T. Tire 155 Colony St. Meriden, CT Mon-Thur 7am-3:30pm Fri. 7am-2pm
TRUCKS & VANS
POOL Table 8 Ft Italian Slate. Includes many extras. Custom built! Must see to appreciate. Call Dave at 203-686-0112.
DODGE CARAVAN 2005
CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616
MAZDA Protege 2003 LX, silver 4 door Sedan, 4 cyl, auto, Power windows, locks, moonroof. Looks & runs great. 1 owner, 105k. $4800. OBO. Call 203-235-2951.
Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616
5 Door Outback Ltd 4 Cyl, Moon Roof, Heated Seats Stock# 857 $8,995 203-634-7878
Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.
Pick up. 302 V8 Engine. Runs good. $1400 or best offer. Call Tony 203-715-4193 or 203-630-0863
TECHNICS TURNTABLE SL1300 Direct Drive $75 Firm (203) 530-5164 TIRES (4) Kumho P225/60R16 $100 or best offer 203-265-5321
1 TIME SPRING CLOSEOUT! All Hardwood SUPER CLEAN Seasoned Firewood. Pick up or local delivered $180. /cord. Discount over 2. $115. half cord. Mike (203) 631-2211
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
NISSAN Pathfinder 2003
Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953
SILK FICUS TREE 6 1/2 feet tall. $20. Call 203-265-3427
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT
FORD F-150 1994
It's all here! SUBARU LEGACY 2002
GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Top quality. Working lines. 6 Males, 3 Females,taking deposits now. Ready to go March 26th. Shots, tattooed. AKC reg. Guaranteed.$1000. Serious inquiries please. (860) 655-0889
V6, Leather, Sunroof. Heated Seats. Very Sharp! Stock# 12480A $11,990 (203) 235-1669
2 ROOM Air conditioners. Panasonic 5800 rem, $25. Friedrich 11,700 BTU, $50. Please call 203-269-0701. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Made by Hooker. Ex cond. Cherry wood, beveled glass doors, adjustable shelves, drawers. Dim 59(H) 58(W) 21(D). $95 or best offer. Must have truck to pick up. Call 860-349-8628
SEASONED hardwood, pickup or local delivery. Cut & split. Approx 16-18in (mostly 18). $225/cord; $145/half cord. 203-294-1775. www.lavignestreeservicellc.com
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 CHINA closet $175.Cottage Pine dresser, vanity , night stand $400. Oak armoire $250. Blanket chest $175, China sets, collectables. Call 860-621-6539
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
$$$ CA$H $$$
Flanders West Apts
Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts
1-2 ITEMS
Southington Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711
Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
Pete In The Pickup Year Round Junk Removal No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-886-5110 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
CARPENTRY REPAIRS Large or Small. Stairs, railing, interior, exterior, entry door & window replacement done by owner. Also provide addition, finish bsmnt, decks & complete home improvements. Free est. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
HOME DOCTOR Since 1949. Small to large jobs. Complete carpentry, additions, kits, baths & Granite repairs. Credit Cards, Financing . 203-715-8850 #573358
GUTTERS
JUNK REMOVAL
GEORGE J MACK & SONS Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. Senior citizen discount. 203-238-2820
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
ROOFING HEATING & COOLING DO NOT Freeze this WINTER! Call Duane Plumbing, heating & cooling. Annual furnace & boiler tune-ups & cleanings. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. Call 203379-8944 #400335-S1
GEORGE J MACK & SONS Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. Senior citizen discount. 203-238-2820 VICTORY HEATING & COOLING LLC. Install & Replace Furnaces, A/C. Lic & Ins. CT Lic #303540-S1. 203-715-0553
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HAVE DUMP TRUCK- Will carry out junk, debris, furniture, appliances, etc. We Take It All! Free Estimates. Call Ed.
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148
CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415 HOME Solutions $500 off a new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal available 20% off w/ neighbors. Great prices, free estimates. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991
THERRIEN REMODELING Garages, Additions, Roofing, Windows, Doors. References, Ins. CT#544609 203-238-9264 Celebrating our 25th Year!
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
203-237-0350 LANDSCAPING
V. NANFITO Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 ROOFS R US All roofing, carpentry, windows, gutters, siding. Since 1949. Financing .Credit cards . 203-715-8850 #573358
HOUSE CLEANING POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 3rd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD
HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM
YARD Clean-up, Brush, Branches Appl’s, Furniture & junk removal. Entire house to 1 item removed! 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
Roofing, Siding & Gutters Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
203-237-2122 GUTTERS HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs No Job Too Small. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
It's all here!
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! Yard Clean-ups, Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmt, Garages, Furn. & Appliance removal. Free Est 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
MASONRY
Pete In The Pickup
PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaceS. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
Year Round Junk Removal No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-886-5110
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING TIM’S PAINTING & POWERWASHING - Int/Ext. No job too big or small. 10% Sr Cit disc. Ct Reg #0620888 203-686-0552
PLUMBING
Marketplace Ads (203) 238-1953
THE FAMOUS EL GUAPO’S JUNK REMOVAL As seen on TV and You Tube. 203-440-0239 or 860-324-0874
203-237-2122 SIDING CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415
V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
DO NOT Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
203-237-0350
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
★★★★★★★★ Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
203-639-0032
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350
Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108
WANTED Fishing & Hunting Tackle - Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave any time 860-463-4359
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS VINTAGE Stewart 5 piece Drum Set. Great condition! $400. OBO. Call 203-238-3091.
joe@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully license/insured. Reg #HIC577319
NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 570899. Call (203) 699-TREE
THERRIEN REMODELING Garages, Additions, Roofing, Windows, Doors. References, Ins. CT#544609 203-238-9264 Celebrating our 25th Year!
GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2 BR Luxury Condos. Laundry. No pets. $875 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, 3rd Floor - $625 2 BR, 1st Floor - $775 Plus deposit. Off-street parking. No pets. Call 203-605-5691 MERIDEN 1, 2 & 3 BR Apts. Great Locations. Newly Renovated. Below Market Rents. Great Service. Sec 8 Approved. No pets. 203-440-9437 or 203-537-6137
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons
PROPERTY TREE REMOVAL SERVICE Stump grinding, hazardous removal, hangers, chipping, crane service. 20 yrs exp. We’ll beat any written est. Fully ins. Free est 203-509-9408.
MERIDEN - 1st flr, 2BR, kitchen, LR, DR, bath, recently remodeled. $750/mo. Ready to move in.203-886-6977 or 203-237-9500.
MERIDEN -1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$925/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-4403483 or Steve 203-537-4072
203-238-3308
TREE Service, 40 yrs exp. Crane service also avail. Call for quotes. Mike 860-637-1009
MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com
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
joe@gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
TREE SERVICES
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden 4 bdrm apt. $1175. per month + Sec & Utils. Call 203-886-8808.
BUYING Old machinist tools, lathes, bench tools, hand tools, much more. (203) 525-0608
Swords, Helmets, etc
HOME Solutions $500 off new roof w/ this ad. Snow removal & roof shoveling avail. 20% off w/neighbors. Great prices, free est. LIC & INS HIC #0631419. 203-631-2991
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden 3 bdrm apt. $995. plus Sec. H & H included. Recently renovated. 203-886-8808.
MERIDEN - 2nd fl, 2bdrm, wood floors, all new, clean. W/D in basement. Sec. + 1st month rent. $675.00 monthly. Call (203) 537-1772 Lisa
203-639-0032
CT Reg. #516790
Gonzalez Construction
2ND GENERATION Buys old toys, lamps & lamp parts, jewelry, estate items, glass, China, sterling. 203-639-1002
Gonzalez Construction
SALT - $130 per Yard. Sand/salt 7:2 DOT mix, $65 per yard, picked up. 100% Calcium chloride icemelt - Safest for concrete! $16.50 per 50lb. bag. Pallet prices available. 24/7. Call 203-238-9846
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
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
SNOW PLOWING
JUNK REMOVAL
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
SERVICES OFFERED
C&M CONSTRUCTION
CT Reg. #516790
Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions
PLUMBING
Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN. 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath home. $1400 monthly & 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath condo, $1000 monthly. Both w/garages. Call Re/Max Ray Valenti 203-238-1977.
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.
2 BR Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 2 BR, 5RMs, 1st FL Large Rooms. W/D. $900 per mo. No utilities. Section 8 Approved. No smoking. Available 3/1 203-886-5983
FOR RENT
MERIDEN 3 BR. 1st Fl. Clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, sunny kitchen. WD hookup. $925. Call Will 860-834-2876
MERIDEN East Side Condo 2BR. Fully applianced. No pets. No smoking. $875 (203) 235-4853
MERIDEN 3BR - 3RD Floor Off street parking. WD Hookup. Lrg yard. Newly renovated. $900 per month plus sec. Call Natalie 203-671-2672
CONDOMINIUMS
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
HELP WANTED
MERIDEN 1 & 2 BR Apart- MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st flr, Hdwd ments. 657 East Main St. Call 203-376-8114 or 203-630-9481.
MERIDEN Crown Village 2 BR 1st Floor. Heat & Hot Water included. New paint & Carpeting throughout. Sec & ref. Section 8 approved. 203-269-1508. MERIDEN Furnished Studio Free utilities, fully equip kitchen, on site laundry. 30 day min length of stay. $799/month plus tax. Call Frank Chase 860-989-7205 MERIDEN lg 1st Fl, 7 rm, 4 Br apt. Enclosed porch, off St. Parking, no pets. $950.per mnth+Sec. Call (203) 631-6236 MERIDEN- 2BR, 8 room, 1st floor, W/D, appliances, off street parking, $700 + 2 months sec. 203-507-8730 MERIDEN- West side, 1 BR, 2nd FL. Includes Heat, HW & Elec. Oak Flooring. Very Clean! $860 / mo+sec 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-100 Paddock Ave. 5 lge rms, immed occup, off st parking, near Burger King & East Main St, heat & hot water incl, section 8 approved. $1200/mo plus sec. Near I-91. 203-269-4156 or 203-430-1623 MERIDEN-1BR, 2nd flr w/kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/ linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/loc. $600 + utils. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN-Spacious 3BR, W/D, 2nd floor, no pets, $1,000 + utilities, section 8 approved. 203-715-5829
BUS DRIVERS
WINTER 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
Now Hiring/Training
ROOMMATES
PLANTSVILLE: Newly Remodeled: 1st Flr, 3 BR, 1 1/2 Bath. $1250 month. 2nd flr 1 Bedroom 1 bath - $700 month: John & Amy (860) 6210452 gumby211@sbcglobal.net SOUTHINGTON 2 Br Townhouse, H & H incl, $1050. per mnth. Wooded view, 1 1/2 baths, W/D hookup, bsmnt storage, electric range, fridge, dishwasher & disposal. Owner on site. No pets,2 mnths sec.Sunday viewing 1-3pm.139 Farmstead Rd. WALLINGFORD 1 Br., 2nd floor, very nice apt., off street parking, Choate School area, washer/dryer. No pets. $675. Call 860-704-0851
MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS MIDDLEFIELD Industrial Space for Rent. $1100/1920 sq. ft, $1400/2400 sq ft Great for Carpentry, Warehousing, etc. Call Irwin 860-347-5823; 860-573-8884
HOUSES FOR SALE
MERIDEN. $74,900 Great opportunity to own 3 family with traditional floor plan & character. 3.3.2 with off street parking & laundry hook up. Call Sue 203-265-5618
MERIDEN - QUIET AREA 135 Atkins St. 7 Room, 1 Family. 4 Spacious BRs. All new Kitchen with Stove, Microwave & DW. LR, DR and 2 full baths. Newly remodeled. For sale by owner. $154,900 Call 203-671-6957
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
WINTER 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-$49,900 Quiet and affordable! Located in Yalesville Square this home offers and open floor plan, eatin kitchen, 2 beds w/2 full baths, nice yard area, 2 car driveway, 1998 titan model. Nicky Waltzer at 203-265-5618
Average 20-35 Hrs Per Week Benefits Available *401k with Company Match *Free Life Insurance
Apply online at:
or in person at: 990 Northrup Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
HELP WANTED 2 Day Job Fair March 5 & 6 from 3-7 PM. Looking for dedicated staff to provide great service/experience in a premier family private country club setting. Hiring for upcoming season, FT & PT, Waitstaff, Bar, Kitchen & Snack Bar areas. Veteran staff available for information Q&A. The Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, Ct. ACCOUNTS Payable FT w/benefits. Send resume to: The W.I. Clark Co., ATTN: HR, PO Box 300, Wallingford, CT 06492
Buff/Polisher Third shift BURR/B Removes burrs, flash, cracks and other defects and polish forgings to produce a smooth surface using air powered burring and polishing tools and operate a pedestal style type buffing jack with endless sanding belt/grinding wheel. Visually inspect parts to insure acceptable work. OT available and benefits. Negative result on a pre-employment drug screen and background check required. Please send resumes to: Human Resources Consolidated Industries 677 Mixville Road Cheshire, CT 06410 Email: JStarrs@consolindustries.com Resumes only /no phone calls or walk-in.
Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:
cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!
Needed for the Meriden area. Must haveown car. CNA / HHA Certificate or License needed. Call Tracy @ 203-281-5500 VNS Inc. of Southern CT HVAC LICENSE INSTALLERS Immediate opening. Residential. Min. 5 yrs exp required w/ B,DorS license. Excellent wages, benefits. Send resume to: oilsix@bchvac.necoxmail.com No phone calls please.
Call 203-269-4171 www.durham schoolservices.com
Is your merchandise "blending in?" MERIDEN. $111,900. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathroom condo with casual living room, carpeting, master with walk-in closet for lots of clothes, family room, kitchen with dishwasher, refrigerator. Call Fred Gettner at 203-265-5618
Sign-On Bonus
For applicants holding CDL-B with PS Endorsement
ASSEMBLER-Clean Room FT HIGHLY Specialized Local Technical Company: Be organized, have math skills, and be willing to learn in a fastpaced clean room environment. CiDRA Precision Services LLC. Send resume to: HR@cidracps.com
WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. Appls, hookups. Off st. parking. Dead end st. No pets. Very clean! $875 Garage extra. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348
WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101
$1500
ROOMS FOR RENT
WALLINGFORD 1BR, furnished. Private deck. Off street parking. Heat & HW included. $825 + 1 month sec. 203 626-5786
WALLINGFORD 2 BR 5 Rooms in Two-Family 2nd Floor, Off Street Parking No Pets. Credit Check $850 + utilities. 203-284-1853
No Experience Necessary
MERIDEN Male seeks same to share 3 BR home. $400/mo, plus sec. Utilities included. Call after 4pm (203) 503-4611
MERIDEN. 1 BR plus loft on 2nd floor. Remodeled kit. Heat, h/w, elec., and appliances incl. Nice neighborhood, off st parking. Very clean. $875 + 1 mth sec. No pets. 203-630-3441 MERIDEN. Cottage St, unique 2nd flr, 3 BRs, off st parking, no pets. Avail 4/1. $1100/mo. References. Call (203) 715-5488
Home Health Aides
flrs. 1 month rent & security. $850./month. 860-471-1623
WLFD. 2BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, appl’d kit., 3000SF, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.
HELP WANTED
CLASS A CDL Driver needed. Must have 10+ years dump trailer experience, OTR & off-road jobsite experience, a professional demeanor and a strong work ethic. Full Time. Pay DOE. Please submit resumes to jackie@srsnational.com & we’ll schedule an interview. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST For oral surgery practice in Southington. FT position for energetic and reliable person interested in office work and dental assisting. Good telephone and computer skills necessary. Call for interview (860) 276-0225
INSPECTOR, INCOMING QC F/T. Maintain quality standards by app. incoming materials by confirming specs conducting visual and measurement tests, record and maintain QC records. Working ability to use insp. tools, micrometers, calipers, indicators. Able to read blueprints. Ability to analyze data, working knowledge of geometric tolerancing. H.S. diploma required. Comp. pay. Full benefits package. H.S. diploma required. Weatherford is one of the largest oilfield services companies, operating in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. www.weatherford.com EOE employer. Send email to lynda.markel@weatherford.com IMMEDIATE OPENING LANDSCAPE Construction and Maintenance. Pavers, Walls, Lawn Mowing & Property Maintenance. Must have 2 yrs exp, be drug-free and have CT driver’s lic. Call 203-537-7202
Industrial Electrician QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a working knowledge of safe work practices and have demonstrated safe work practices in the past, with a good safety record. 1. Heavy Industrial Electrician or a two-year associate degree in an electrical field a plus. 2. Ability to work with minimal direction. 3. Able to use various pieces of electrical test equipment such as, but not limited to: multimeters, meggars, and clamp-on ammeters. 4. Ability to interpret electrical schematics for repair, installation and maintenance. 5. Journeyman license is a plus. 6. PLC knowledge preferable. 7. Mechanical and hydraulic knowledge is a plus. 8. Position will work rotating 12 and 8 hour shifts. 9. Able to work with other electrical and mechanical craftsmen, and plant operating personnel. 10. Able to interact with other maintenance, operating and plant support personnel. This is a rotating shift position. A qualified individual must work all scheduled and non-scheduled (emergency) overtime, most, holidays, and down days as scheduled. Individuals interested in learning more about Nucor Steel Connecticut should register and be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire. Go to: http://www.nucor.com/careers/opportunities and enter NSCTE1 HELP WANTED
SECURITY GUARD DO YOU HAVE OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER? Willing to do brain scans or a medication study? (HIC614,2100,3626) Pays up to $500. Please call Yale OCD Research Clinic: 203-974-7523 DRIVER Experienced Reefer Drivers & Independent Contractors needed for Regional Positions. Top of the line equipment and plenty of freight. Call Today! 877-491-1112 or www.primeinc.com DRIVERS//HELPERS FT/PT, Father & Son Moving. Apply in person only at 340 Quinnipiac St. Building #2 Wallingford, Ct 06492. EXPERIENCED TELEPHONE LINEMAN Experienced in all phases of Line Construction, setting poles, pole shifting, building strand, cable, fiber, down guys & anchors. Call Charlie 860-349-1807 ex 22. FABRICATOR/CUSTOMIZER Needed. Must have 5+ years experience, custom work on Peterbilts, metal fabrication, welding, fiberglass, body & paint work. Full time. Pay DOE. Submit resumes to jackie@srsnational.com & we’ll schedule an interview. GREENHOUSE Planters and Laborers, entry level. Geremia Greenhouse is looking for a few self-motivated people to join our team. Apply in person to Paul. 415 Barnes Rd., Wallingford.
Now Hiring!! 2nd Shift Machine Operators Aerospace exp. and mill turn exp. preferred. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, 401K, pension plan, shift differential for 2nd shift, and more!! Apply at
www.volvoaero.com EOE / DFWP / M/F D/V
PORTER Several per diem positions available. Duties include laundry delivery, trash removal, stocking supplies, sweeping and mopping and other duties as needed. Responsible, dependable person who can work independently. Apply in person Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire CT 06410, M- F 8a -7p, wknds 10a- 2p. No Phone Calls. A/A, EOE, D/F, M/F. P R O F E S S I O N A L H AI R S T Y L I S T Creations Hair & Spa in Berlin is now hiring FT w/clientele. Stylist must be self sustainable & be able to work with 8 professional stylists. Call Carla for details at 860-721-8781.
Several per diem positions available. Premier Continuing Care Retirement Community is seeking per diem security guards. Responsible for the overall security of our campus and responds appropriately to emergency situations. Must be dependable, and have good decision making, judgment skills. Must have Security Guard Certification. Apply in person Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire CT 06410, M- F 8a -7p, wknds 10a- 2p. No Phone Calls. A/A, EOE, D/F, M/F.
Wallingford Family YMCA P/T Opportunities School Age Grow & Enrichment Program HEAD TEACHER Requires CT Head Teacher Cert. or 15 education credits, exp. working with children, supervision and excellent work ethic. Resp. for program implementation. ASST TEACHER Exp. working with school age children. Resp. incl. helping with homework, outdoor play, crafts, etc. Hours 6:45am-8:45am and 3-6:15pm., Mon-Fri. Work at the Y and receive a free membership Apply at: 81 So. Elm St., Wallingford or email: dchappell@ wallingfordymca.org
MEDICAL CAREERS FT FRONT DESK for busy medical office. Multitasking, friendly, non smoker w/computer skills. Send resume to drcarol@megahits.com.
HELP WANTED EMBROIDERY Production Tech Day shift. Great pay. Great working environment. 203-272-3451 SEXTON/Housekeeper needed to maintain building and grounds of a church and parsonage in Yalesville 20 hours per week. Experience operating cleaning equipment, hand tools, and the ability to make simple building repairs required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Background check. $9-$10 hour. Send to: SPRC Chair, Yalesville UMC, 8 New Place St. Wallingford, CT 06492 Wallingford Public Schools
HIGH SCHOOL Assistant Principal Start Date: On or about July 1, 2012. Intermediate administrator’s certification and experience as a teacher or administrator at the high school level required. Regionally competitive salary and benefits package. Apply on-line @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us Deadline: April 4, 2012
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Rocking Chair
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50 lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed
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3’x50’ Landscape Fabric
24”x40” Nylon Bath Mat or Large Braided Rugs 28”x48” & 22”x60”
Home center retails of $38.84-$136
2012 FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS
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Importer improperly packaged 350 Thread Count Sheet Sets in 600 Thread Count packaging!
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