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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Asst. Town Manager position eliminated By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The assistant town manager position has been eliminated due to economic pressures facing the town. Assistant Town Manager Tammi Saddler said her last day was March 31. She was selected for the position in March 2006 by former town manager Herman Middlebrooks. She began work on April 17 that year at a salary of $70,000.
Saddler said she had no immediate plans. “Everything is happening so soon. I’ll sit down next week and see what to do next… I’ll be in Connecticut for a while.” Saddler relocated to Berlin from Houston, Texas. She’d previously worked as assistant to the town manager in a Texas community of 50,000 people called City of League City.
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Finance director resigns By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The town's finance director has resigned effective April 3. Delois Johnson was hired in August 2007, by former Town Manager Roger Kemp, with a salary of $92,700. She replaced Anna Johnson who resigned May 31, 2007 to be finance director for East Lyme. The two women are not related. Delois Johnson said she gave Town Manager Denise McNair a letter of resignation March 10. She declined to say if she has taken another position. Delois Johnson said she was leaving for personal reasons. The resignation comes as the town's budget process heads towards its conclusion with the public hearing on the budget scheduled for April 7 at McGee Middle School and the budget referendum scheduled for April 28. "I was a little surprised," McNair said of Delois Johnson's resignation. "It's a difficult position to fill." Delois Johnson said her
intent was to give the town manager "as much notice as possible." "I didn't want to leave (McNair) high and dry," Delois Johnson said. "I completed everything I needed to complete." “It was a surprise to me,” said Mayor Adam Salina who learned of the resignation from McNair. He did not see it as disrupting the budget process. “The majority of the work has been done... the most hectic time is over.” At the annual public hearing on the budget April 7, the council will be able to handle questions with the help of other finance department staff. “She did hold off until the majority of the budget process was complete.” McNair said she would look to appoint an interim director initially and then look to hire in the future. Previously, Gail Erickson, an accountant in the town's finance department, filled in when Anna Johnson left. McNair said it's hard to be "down a main person" in the See Johnson, page 17
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Donna and Bart Bovee accepted the “Celebrate Berlin! Award and a proclamation from State Rep. Joe Aresimowicz, right.
A positive night for Chamber By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The Berlin Chamber of Commerce held its 56th annual meeting and awards ceremony March 27 at the Hawthorne Inn. The theme of the night was keeping a positive outlook in tough times. Executive Director Kate Fuechsel said Employee of the Year Marsha Pomponio of The Berlin Citizen exemplified that quality. "I'm happy at home. I'm happy at work," Pomponio said in accepting the award. Also recognized for his dedication was Employee of the Year Carlos Morales of Visual Perceptions Eyecare. Morales was lauded for his extraordinary work ethic. He gets to work an hour early and keeps up the pace all day - typically, he's the last to leave after taking out the trash. Fuechsel introduced board members President Thomas J. Satalino, of Thomas J. Satalino CPA, Vice President Richard H. Pentore of the Law Office of Richard H. Pentore, Secretary Sheila Smith of Connecticut Light &
Power and Treasurer Marion Sgroi-Varano, accounts management. Mayor Adam Salina administered the oath of office to the board. State Representative Joe Aresimowicz was on hand to present general assembly citations to award winners. Other chamber directors are: Peter Agostini of New Britain Transportation; Patricia Amato of UBI A Community Federal Credit Union; San Balboni of Balboni Custom Jewelers; Peter Cyr of Equity Lenders; Jeff Freyer of Comcast Business Class; Diane Jacobson of McCue Mortgage; Roger Perno of Roger's Marketplace; Paul Smith of Ameriben Alliance LLC; town liaison Patrick Walsh of May, Bonce & Walsh and Anna Jameson of Turnpike Wines & Spirits. Robert Mayer of The Berlin Citizen is an associate director. The program was sponsored by Comcast, the Hawthorne Inn, the Town of Berlin, New Britain Transportation, Turnpike Wine & See Chamber, page 9
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Governor Rell: Cities, towns sharing $4.3 million in stimulus finding to boost law enforcement
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced recently that Connecticut is receiving a total of $12 million in federal stimulus funding to support local and statewide law enforcement, including about $4.3 million that will go directly to the state's cities and towns to assist local efforts ranging from police departments to drug treatment and crime victim assistance programs. The state's three largest cities - Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven - are each slated to receive $100,000 under the Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) program. Smaller cities such as Danbury, East Hartford, Meriden and Stratford receive $75,000 while towns such as Enfield, Newtown and Shelton get $30,000. Berlin is among the towns receiving grants of $30,000. Towns where patrols are provided by the state police or a resident state trooper receive $7,500. The JAG money can be used for a wide range of pro-
grams and initiatives, including training, personnel, equipment and supplies, information systems, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, drug treatment and crime victim support services and planning and evaluation services to improve existing programs. “Because of the national economic slump, many of our cities and towns are facing enormous budget pressures of their own and some have even been forced to lay off police officers or other first responders,” Governor Rell said. “And even in times of plenty, there is always a great need for law enforcement and criminal justice programs. This much-needed funding will help our local governments - and the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep our homes and our families safe - continue to meet their highest responsibility: the safety and security of their residents.”
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Growing open space parcels need management By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The Conservation Commission is pulling together a management for the town's growing inventory of open space. Chairman Michael DeLorenzo along with consultant Karen M. Pierson, who writes on planning and public policy, presented a draft plan for the Hatchery Brook conservation area to the Town Council recently. Pierson also consulted with the town in creating its Plan of Conservation and Development. Pierson explained the goals of the plan. "It's very important what's happening with open space." Open space serves multiple purposes. A management plan helps to preserve the land
and educate residents about the legacy they are creating. There is a clear "path towards open space management" and a natural progress to "recognizing what's important in this community," Pierson said. Among the management tasks is creating an "asset inventory" so that there is a basic understanding of what the town has and therefore able to make strategies for proper use and preservation. Berlin first began open space with Bicentennial Park, 189 acres, in 1976. Numerous parcels have been added since that time making the need for proper management more pressing. Pierson gave the council her report: "Conserving Berlin - Day to Day Management of Open Space and Conservation Lands."
"Berlin has an agricultural heritage," Pierson said but farmland has been lost at a fast pace. In 2003, there were about a dozen active farms in town. Whereas, in 1959, nearly 63 percent of the town was designated as a "farm zone". By 1974, about 11 percent was under active cultivation according to the POCD. The open space management plan states an intent to maintain agricultural operations at Hatchery Brook while preserving the character of the land and meeting environmental standards for open space. "We're trying to acquire property and make it accessible," Mayor Adam Salina said. Stream corridors such as the sensitive wetlands along Belcher Brook are also being studied by the commission.
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The annual Easter Candy Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 at Sage Park Auxiliary Field. (If the field is wet or in case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the McGee Middle School gym.) The event is open to Berlin youth ages two to 10 years
old. Youth ages two through five will meet the Easter bunny at 1 p.m. for their hunt; children ages six through 10 years old 1:30 p.m. If the hunt is held indoors, children ages two and three will meet at 1 p.m.; ages four and five at 1:30 p.m.; ages six and seven at 2 p.m. and ages eight through 10 at 2:15 p.m. Parents for children ages
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The Art Group, a group formed by area artists and instructor Doe Bartlett of Meriden, meets Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center. Group activities range from drawing lessons to various mediums of painting, except oils. Classes are forming for
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Bosso top social studies teacher in Connecticut By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor
David Bosso, a social studies teacher at Berlin High School, has been selected for the Excellence in Social Studies Award. The award is given to one outstanding social studies teacher in Connecticut each year. Bosso received the award in a surprise presentation from John Tully Vice President Connecticut Council for the Social Studies at Central Connecticut State University. Also attending the unexpected classroom award ceremony were Bosso's wife Jennifer Bosso, a BHS math teacher, Superintendent of School Michael Cicchetti, Principal George Synnott, Mark Jones of CCSU who was Bosso's thesis advisor, and William Silva, department chair, who nominated Bosso for the award. "I imagine you're all very lucky to have Mr. Bosso for a teacher," Jones said to the class of freshman who saw
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From left: Berlin High School social studies teacher David Bosso, department chair William Silva and Principal George Synnott share a lighter moment during an award presentation to Bosso last week. the presentation. Bosso said he was always interested in social studies, but "the more you learn the more you realize you need to learn." Bosso, a 1993 BHS graduate, has been a teacher at the
school for 11 years. He teaches The World and Its People I and II, Introduction to Sociology and Sports in American Society. Tully said the selection committee looks for "someone who makes an impact in
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Marsha Pomponio of The Berlin Citizen, above, Peggy Facciolo and Leigh Maher, of Berlin Spirits, above right, and Donna and Bart Bovee, with daughters Kaitlin and Courtney, were all award winners at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. er - The Berlin Citizen; Beautification Award - Berlin Spirits, 188 Mill St. Berlin; 50 years in Business UBI-A Community Federal Credit Union; New Member of the Year - Anna Jameson, Turnpike Wines & Spirits; Economic Development Awards Developer of the Year - Earl Wicklund; New or Expand-
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Spirits, Connecticut Light & Power, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, Cambridge Specialty Co., Inc. and The Berlin Citizen. Business Person of The Year Robert Hadfield of Phoenix Specialties said he started his business with "an idea and a prayer." He encouraged other prospective entrepreneurs to follow their visions. Jim Williamson, president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, told the audience that despite economic uncertainties there is an "abundance of resources" and one of the greatest resources is people - especially volunteers. Williamson presented the Celebrate Berlin! Award. This year's Berlin award for outstanding grassroots volunteer went to Bart and Donna Bovee. They will designate a $2,500 grant to a charity of their choice. Donna Bovee announced that their donation will go to the Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party, a drug and alcohol-free event for students. The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain "connects donors who care with causes that matter" in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. The Economic Development Commission presented several awards. The Regional EDC Award went to the Department of Labor for its "rapid response unit" work with businesses laying off staff. EDC Volunteer of the Year went to Ray Jarema for his work over the past 13 years on the Inland Wetlands and Water Course Commission. The following is all the 2009 Berlin Chamber Award Winners: Business Person of the Year - Robert Hadfield; Employee of the Year Carlos R. Morales - Visual Perceptions Eyecare; Employee of the Year Marsha W. Pomponio The Berlin Citizen; William S. Thomson Community Service Award - Robert May-
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The Forever Young Club has scheduled its Sports Night for tonight, April 2 at 6 p.m. in Father Carroll Hall at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Sheila King, coach of the Berlin High School girl’s basketball team, will speak. Refreshments will be served. A short meeting is scheduled.
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The Crossroads Church of God Women’s Ministry has scheduled its Easter Bake Sale for Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Webster Bank, 346 Main St.
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scheduled its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be 2,000 stuffed Easter eggs to find along with pony rides, face painting, Easter games, egg dying and a moon bounce as well as songs, stories, puppet shows and a visit with the Easter bunny. Children have the chance to win prizes which include two free rabbits. Space is limited. Cost is $5 for children 12 and under. Food is not included in the cost. For more information, tickets and directions, call (860) 828-5105, ext. 6 or visit www.welovepeople.org.
Kensington Congregational The Men’s Club at Kensington Congregational Church is planning to serve Easter brunch after the 9 a.m.
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Bethany Covenant Church Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell� for Friday and Saturday, April 17, 18, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. Tickets, in advance, are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and children. At the door, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and children. Group discounts are available at $10 each for 10 or more attending the same performance. Free intermission refreshments will be provided. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for homeless shelters of central Connecticut at each performance. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.o rg.
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Faith Briefs
Obituaries Eugene Rouleau Eugene Lorenzo “Lee” Rouleau, 86, of Berlin died March 19, 2009 at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home with his loving wife by his side. He was the son of the late Joseph and Antoino Rouleau and the husband of Lucy (Lopes) Rouleau. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired carpenter having been employed by Kensington Glass Co. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson; he was a big fan of NASCAR, loved to fish on his boat, enjoyed wrestling and raced his stock car number 5 for many years. He was a member of the Berlin VFW and the American Legion. In addition to his wife Lucy, he is survived by a brother Joseph Rouleau of Newington and a sister-inlaw Josephine Camarata of Watertown. Burial at the Veterans Cemetery in Middletown with military honors was held March 27, 2009. Mrs. Rouleau would like to thank the entire staff at Ledgecrest for their gentle care given to Eugene during his stay.
Alma M. Bowe Alma M. Bowe, 85, of Berlin, formerly of New Britain and Plainville, died March 25, 2009 at the Hospital
of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born Oct. 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Elvira (Francini) Bartolucci. Prior to her retirement, she worked many years at Central Connecticut State University. She was a strong and independent woman who loved to read, knit, swim and make crafts. She is survived by her children, William Bowe of Haddam, Maureen Pilewski and husband Thomas of Bristol, Katherine Bowe and finance Franco Marcantonio of West Hartford and Eileen Hope of New Britain; eight grandchildren, Billy Jr., Catherine and David Bowe, Taylor and Shana Pilewski, Jason and girlfriend, Angie Cianfaglione, Christopher and Stephen Hope; and two great-grandchildren, Damian Hope and Jayden Bowe. She was predeceased by her brother, Aldo Bartolucci. She is survived by a sister, Clara Marzi and a sister-inlaw, Betty Bartolucci. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children and grandchildren and will be missed but never forgotten. Services were held March 28, 2009 at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home. Private burial services were at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Plainville.
St. Lucian’s Residence, 532 Burritt St., New Britain, has scheduled its Easter pierogi and butter lamb sale for Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sauerkraut, cheese, potato and cheese and meat pierogi as well as butter lambs, golabki, soups, breads, pastries and various gift items are available. For more information, call (860) 223-2123. No orders or early sales.
Berlin Congregational The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled Military Whist games for Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Everyone can play. No prior experience is needed. We need 15 tables, so grab a partner and sign up. Cost is $8 per person, $15 per couple or $25 per table. Every fourth ticket brings a pie or one pie per table. (No cream pies). Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information, call the church at (860) 828-6586. Free Tot Time is scheduled to meet every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the
Berlin Congregational Church. No registration is needed. The morning includes craft time, play time, snacks, juice and holiday parties. For more information, call Caroll Cyr at (860) 8286586.
Holy Grounds Coffeehouse Holy Grounds Coffeehouse, 146 Hudson St., has scheduled live music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. There is no charge to attend. Various artists are featured each month, along with a variety of free coffees, refreshments, snacks and home baked treats. For more information, call (860) 828-3822 or holygrounds@ymail.com.
Healing Hands of Jesus Healing Hands of Jesus has scheduled Bible study every Thursday at the church office, 120 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin. Home cooked dinner is at 7 p.m., study immediately follows. Services are held Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Griswoldville Chapel, Griswold
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Prayer group The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information, call John Simeone at (860) 828-0794.
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Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. LT James Gosselin of the Berlin Police Department will speak on home and personal safety. Refreshments will be served. Classes The Senior Safe Driving classes, sponsored by Berlin AARP Chapter 3035 are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Both classes must be attended to receive the coupon for car insurance premium discount. Fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
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The Berlin Senior Center and the Senior House of Berlin UpBeat sponsored the first Wii Bowling Competition between the Retire-wiis from the Berlin Senior Center and the Town-wiis from various town departments recently. The Retire-wii team consisted of Terry DeMay, Barbara Brochetti, Rita Hutchins, Mary Hendrickson and Natalie DeMarco. The Town-wii team consisted of Town Manager Denise McNair, Superintendent of Schools Mike Cicchetti, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Debbie Dennis and Director of Berlin UpBeat Alice Mitchell. It was an evening filled with laughter and heartbreak. The Retire-wiis beat the Town-wiis by a score of 760 to 628. A rematch is planned for the fall, according to Tina Doyle, director of the Senior Center.
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History of Berlin John Winiarski is scheduled to present the second part of the series “History of Berlin” on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Refreshments will be served.
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Senior Happenings Nursing facility program The program “How to Choose a Skilled Nursing Facility” is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at noon at the Senior Center. The program is sponsored by Walnut Hill Convalescent Home.
Skin cancer screening A free skin cancer screening is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center. Dr. Albert Babcock, plastic surgeon, will provide the screening. Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but an appointment is not guaranteed. Call the Central Connecticut health Distrcit at (860) 721-2818 to schedule an appointment.
Lunch & Learn Carrie Tyszka, reference librarian at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, will discuss the many resources available at the library at the Lunch & Learn program scheduled for Wednesday,
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Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information and to sign up call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006. April 28 — “Ed Sullivan’s Really Big Shew” at The Ace in Hole Theatre. May 13 — A Day at the Races at Suffolk Downs. June 24 — Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. July 22 — Newport and lunch cruise. Aug. 18 — Hu Ke Lau Restaurant and dinner theatre. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Radio City, New York City. Nov. 6 — Radio City , New York City. Dec. 2 — Williams Inn Christmas.
The following is the current trip schedule for the Berlin AARP. For details and reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. Apr. 15-17 — Pennsylvania Dutch. May 14-17 — Ottawa Tulip Festival. May 28 — Newport Play-
Senior Bowling Strikette Bowling League results from March 24: High Triple: Linda Henderson, 491. High Single: Marie Kaczynski, 184. Marie Kaczynski, 184; Linda Henderson, 183; Florence Gillette, 174; Marge Odishoo, 166; Irene Willametz, 166; Sue Rogers, 164; Doris Kaszycki, 158; Deb Jaskot, 151. Senior Bowling League results from March 27: Mike Koval, 196; Joe Sytulek, 185; Ferd Brochu, 165; Walt Wallace, 162; Irene Willametz, 161; Stan Dziob, 157; Ceil Gendreau, 156; Ann Randazzo, 154; Ron Picard, 152.
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March of Dimes Walk strives to prevent birth defects By Beckie Perreault Special to The Citizen
The March of Dimes March for Babies will be held in several Connecticut locations on April 26. My husband David, our daughter Gretchen and I are a Berlin family and we will be walking together at the Hartford march as part of the University of Connecticut Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit Alumni Team. The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Gretchen was born in August 2008, 10 weeks (2 ½ months) premature. She weighed two pounds three ounces and was 13 ¾ inches long — picture two onepound package of butter placed end to end and that’s
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great.” Without the UCONN MOD Family Support Program, our NICU journey would have been far more difficult. I spent all day, every day with Gretchen and every day, the MOD Family Support Director Jeanne Lattanzio, came by to check in with us. Jeanne is a retired NICU nurse and has a grandchild with special needs. She’d talk to Gretchen, but she’d also talk to us, listening to “the good, the bad and the ugly.” Sometimes, her visit was no more than five minutes. On some of the bad days, you just want to snuggle with your baby. Parentto-Parent volunteers are NICU Alumni parents who visit or call current NICU parents. Only another NICU parent can truly understand when you just need an ear to listen. The MOD worked with the food services provider at the hospital to provide reduced cost room service meal vouchers. We’d call the kitchen, pick up our food, eat it in one of the family rooms provided and never be more than 50 feet from Gretchen. The MOD also has an arrangement with a few area hotels for parents that don’t
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March Continued from page 14 live in the area. Shuttle service is provided from the hotel to the hospital. Parent hours provide information on various topics specific to preemies and NICU, like lung development or discharge planning. A monthly support group for parents and grandparents was held in the evenings. A professional photographer, herself a former NICU parent, donated her time to take photos of the baby and parents free of charge. We treasure the memory book she made for us. A family resource room is available that includes a computer with internet access, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a whole host of information for parents, siblings and family about preemies and the hospital’s NICU. My biggest sanity saver was the weekly scrapbooking sessions. Everything is provided by the MOD; parents need only supply pho-
Gretchen at 6 months. tos. I made a beautiful keepsake of Gretchen’s first few months, but I got so much more out of those sessions. The sessions were mostly Moms and topics of discussion ranged from where to get the cutest baby clothes and shower plans to pumping breast milk and all the frustrations of life in the NICU. The groups are always moms who just had their babies, moms ready to take their babies home, and any stage in between. Jeanne and a social worker attended also. For those of us less inclined to go to a support group, the scrapbook sessions provide all the benefits and none of the “pressure.” It was a way to do something
for me while never being far away from Gretchen. I was just down the hall and the nurses could come get me if something was wrong. We’ve joined March for Babies because the March of Dimes champions the needs of families and babies in our community and across the nation. The money raised for March for Babies will help support research offering preventions and solutions for babies born too soon or with birth defects, educate women on things they can do to increase their chances of having a healthy baby, provide comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care, and push for newborn screening and health insurance for all pregnant women and children. Gretchen came home Dec. 22, 2008 just in time for Christmas. Today, she is a happy, healthy six-month-
old, weighing in at over 13 pounds and measuring over 25-inches long. She’s still small, but she’s catching up. She still has feeding and digestive issues, but the doctors believe she will outgrow them. She still doesn’t cry much, but it’s no longer because she doesn’t have the strength. She doesn’t cry because she’s generally a happy child. Never in a million years did we ever think we’d be involved with the March of Dimes, but we are very grateful for the support we’ve received from them. Please consider sponsoring one of the teams walking in the March for Babies or walking yourself. There are several teams from town participating at the various locations. For more information or to find a walker, visit www.marchforbabies.org. Gretchen’s page is www.marchforbabies.org/Gr etchenPerreault.
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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 2, 2009
Letters to the Editor Fiddler production was outstanding To the editor: I take this opportunity to extend huge congratulations to the entire cast, pit band, stage crew, directors and all who were involved in the Catherine M. McGee Middle School production of “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” The depth of emotion displayed by the young cast and the difficult music performed by the pit band brought the Friday evening audience to an immediate standing ovation for a stupendous performance! Directors Stacy Buckley, Marianne Metcalfe, Marlene Bradshaw, Corinne Terlecky and Jane Harris are to be commended for raising the bar of excellence to which our Berlin middle school students rose. Kudos and thank you for a job well done! Angela T. Lomaglio Kensington
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Cit itiz ize en www.berlincitizen.com The Berlin Citizen 979 Farmington Ave. Kensington, CT 06037 Managing Editor – Robert Mayer Asst. Managing Editor – Robin Michel Associate Editor – Olivia L. Lawrence Sports Editor – Nick Carroll Advertising Director – Brian Monroe Sales Consultant – Annemarie Goulet
CONTACT US Advertising: ........................(860) 828-6942 advertising@berlincitizen.com News and Sports: ...............(860) 828-6942 news@berlincitizen.com sports@berlincitizen.com Fax: .......................................(860) 829-5733 Marketplace:.......................(877) 238-1953 Published every Thursday. Delivered by mail to all of the homes and businesses in the two ZIP codes serving Berlin – 06037 and 06023. The Berlin Citizen is published by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. General Manager – Michael F. Killian
Government Meetings
Monday, April 6 Historic District, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Veteran’s Commission, American Legion, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 4 p.m. Monday, April 13 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m.
To the editor: The Griswold School Parents Club Pasta Dinner Committee would like to thank all that participated in making the third annual dinner a success. Special thanks to the following families/business that made donations and worked on the third annual pasta dinner: Allied Home Mortgage, Bantle Family, Bella Pizzera & Restaurant, Berlin Bears Football and Cheerleading, Berlin Police Union, Biscoglio Family, Butrimas Family, Cornerstone Real Estate, Cugno Family, Definitions of Hair, Dehm Family, Dirty Dog, Dornfried Family, Dubuc Family, Dumont Family, Flowers by Liz Dehm Wicklund, Fox Family, Funari Family, Grega Family, Harvey and Lewis, Hender Family, Jutras Family, Kittleman Family, Knopf Family, Kozon Family, Krajewski Family, Ladd Family, Lanteri Family, Legace Family, Lojko Family, Lombardi Family, Marquis Family, Michalek Family, M&M Liquors, Nogiec Family, Norton Family, Paradise Pizza, Paul Family, Peate Family, Powerhouse Gym, Salee Family, Santana Family, Simeone Mobil, Simone Family, Stepeck-Holt Family, Stites Family, Suburban Sports, Tralli Family, and Troop 66855. Additionally, thanks to all the families and others who helped in the cafeteria and attended the dinner. Without the very strong turnout of Griswold families our event could not be such a success. Thanks to Charlie Kittleman for his expertise in the kitchen, parents that donated baked goods, the office and kitchen staff, and the best custodians. Deb Lojko did another outstanding job putting a wonderful raffle together. Everything for the dinner and the raffle was donated! We at Griswold School should be proud. Kellie Tralli Pasta Dinner Committee
‘Stuff the Bus’ a success To the editor: On behalf of the Junior League of Greater New Britain, we sincerely thank the members of the Plainville, Southington, Berlin, New Britain and Newington community for your participation in the “Stuff the Bus” fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Super Stop & Shop on Fenn Road in Newington.
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Letters Continued from page 18 Because of your generous contributions, the event was a complete success. Over the course of the day we raised $350 in cash donations, which was used to purchase baby supplies, and the entire school bus was stuffed with food, toiletry and paper product donations. Over 200 one pound bags of coffee were donated by David Sadlowski of Peet’s Coffee & Tea, two boxes of lotions and liquid soap were donated by Lisa Swayne of West Hartford and the Greater New Britain FOP Lodge 25 officers donated $75 to the event. The Junior League of Greater New Britain would like to send a special thank you to Super Stop & Shop in Newington for hosting the event and to New Britain Transportation of Berlin for donating the full size school bus for the day along with a bus driver. The kindness and generosity of the community has ensured that the food pantries in the towns of Plainville, Newington, New Britain, Southington and Berlin received urgently needed donations. These contributions will provide local families in need with food and other much needed provisions. The League could not have made the event happen if it wasn’t for your generous support and that of the caring community. Thank you again for your hospitality and charity. Sara Thaxton The Junior League of Greater New Britain
Morality in media To the editor: “What is happening to the entertainment industry?” The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain, as members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, has taken on a project to promote morality in the media. Our club is one of 48 such clubs in the state comprising 2,563 members statewide and 150,000 nationwide. Our goal is to raise awareness of the increase in graphic violence and the serious
decline of morals in the entertainment industry and to inform parents, grandparents and concerned citizens what they can do to help protect our youngsters from this increasingly serious problem. We have mailed invitations to all of the leaders of our New Britain/Berlin communities inviting them to a very important public forum regarding “The Media’s Influence on Morals and Violence.” It is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at New Britain High School. Registration will take place at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:15 p.m. Concerned citizens are also encouraged to attend. If we have inadvertently failed to notify your group regarding this program, please contact us and we will be happy to extend an invitation to you. Featured speakers will be our Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, a long time advocate of addressing the moral decay and violence in the media. Tom Monahan, NBC-30 News Commentator, will serve as Moderator and the panel members will be Dr. Stephen Girelli, Psychologist and Vice President of the Klingberg Family Centers, Ronald Jakubowski, Assistant Superintendent of New Britain Schools and Lt. James Wardwell, New Britain Police Department Computer Expert. Our quality of life suffers when we are surrounded by tasteless programming including the offensive commercials used during certain television shows. Graphic sex and violence have become the norm as part of our American culture and though many of our citizens are truly outraged by what is being offered to them in the name of “entertainment”, individuals do not know where to turn for help to stop the pollution of the airwaves. Our government has outlawed school prayer. Why are they so slow to outlaw the smut that is being fed to our youth every time they turn on the TV? The government has allowed schools to dispense condoms and advise students
on where to go for abortions. Why has there been so little effort made to protect them from the graphic violence and graphic sex that they are exposed to every day? Many of these programs, with a “Mature” rating, are scheduled during hours when young children are watching. We know that we are powerless to change laws or to ask for censorship. But we also know that we are now living in a permissive society which is no longer guided by a moral life style and that issue needs to be addressed. There has always been strength in numbers and perhaps it is time for everyone to come together, shed the “defeatist” attitudes that prevail today and become “activists” where this problem is concerned. Think back to what Madelyn O’Hare accomplished because no one tried to stop her ... and now, our children and grandchildren can no longer have prayer in our public schools because of her determination. Let us not allow the entertainment industry to strip us further of the high standards our lives were once governed by. We live in a somewhat chaotic world and it is the hope of the Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain to do all that we can to help preserve what is left of the family values of a more peaceful and moral time. The moral health of our youngsters depends on action by all of us who love them and want to see them grow up in a culture that emphasizes a positive lifestyle. The support of our communities is the necessary ingredient for the success of this venture. Please help us to accomplish our goal, and in doing so, set an example for other cities and towns in Connecticut to follow our lead and to also address this serious problem before it is beyond fixing! The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain Joan C. Mercier, Project Chairperson Virginia Phillips, President
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ConnPACE Plus unveiled By Joseph Aresimowicz Special to The Citizen I want to take this opportunity to inform Berlin residents and particularly Berlin residents who are enrolled in Connecticut's ConnPace drug assistant program that enrollees will be able to benefit from a new program called ConnPACE Plus which provides $4.6 million in state savings. This new program was approved by the General Assembly earlier this year as part of a budget mitigation plan and was signed into law by the Governor. Those of us who supported the legislation have been joined by legislative leaders in calling upon the state Department of Social Services to implement the program as soon as possible. According to the state Department of Social Services, there were 281 Berlin enrollees in the program during February 2009. Once the state Department of Social Services has the program up and working Berlin enrollees on the state's ConnPACE program will see an increase of over $1,000 in their Social Security checks per year and they will also pay less for their drugs and other Medicare co-pays. This is a significant helping hand for the program's enrollees. The following is a summary of the program: ConnPACE members, who are all seniors and disabled persons with limited incomes, will qualify for the following new benefits: their Medicare part B premiums will be paid for, saving them $96.40/month, $1,156.80/year; their prescription copays will be lowered from the ConnPACE copay of $16.25 to $2.25 for generics and $5.60 for brand drugs; and some people with very low incomes will get other Medicare cost sharing covered, such as the deductibles and copays for physician and hospital services. ConnPACE is funded with state money. We will now give ConnPACE enrollees the op-
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portunity to become eligible for largely federally funded programs. So we'll be substituting state dollars with federal
dollars." The legislation gives senior citizens and disabled persons on ConnPACE the chance to be eligible for the Medicare Savings Program(MSP). Under federal law, persons eligible for the MSP program are automatically also eligible for federal "extra help" under Medicare Part D, in addition to the benefits available in the MSP programs. The savings in ConnPACE will be $35 million, because the federal "extra help" benefits will substitute for ConnPACE benefits. These savings in ConnPACE are off-set by the state share of costs for the MSP benefits, which will be $30.4 million. Thus, the net fiscal impact on the State is a savings of $4.6 million per year. In addition to the savings for the State, the improved benefits will put an estimated $47 million per year into the pockets of low-income disabled and senior citizens in Connecticut. (Aresimowicz is the Assistant Majority Leader. He can be reached at (800)842-8267 or Joe.Aresimowicz@cga.ct.gov.)
Berlin Brief Annual Budget Hearing The annual budget hearing of the Town of Berlin will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 7 at McGee Middle School, 899 Norton Road, for the purpose of reviewing the proposed 2009-2010 town and Board of Education budgets including water and sewer, as recommended by the Town Council. Copies of the proposed budgets will be available to the public in the office of the Town Clerk.
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HBJ ranks Berlin-based Comcast second best place to work in state For the fourth year in a row, the Hartford Business Journal has recognized Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications, as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Connecticut. The company bested its number three ranking from the past two years and number five ranking from 2006 to win the second highest spot on this year’s list. “This award really belongs to the 1,300 employees throughout the state whose daily enthusiasm, involvement and dedication have created the close-knit, fami-
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Continued from page 1 Mayor Adam Salina said the recommendation to cut the position came from Town Manager Denise McNair. “More will be explained at the public hearing… the issue comes down to the difficult time we’re experiencing. Revenues have decreased by a substantial amount and there’s less state and federal aid. You combine all that and it doesn’t bode well for being fully staffed.”
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Bosso Continued from page 8 States and China," at the Dandelion School for migrant workers' children in Beijing, and at the Xi'an Jiatong University Affiliated High School in Xi'an. He conducted workshops with Chinese teachers focusing on using rubrics in the classroom at both the Dandelion School and at the Pangliu School in Pangliu Village in rural China. Bosso was one of 25 U.S. educators selected to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in November 2006, for a ten-day study tour focusing on education, science and technology, history, and culture. Bosso has written for various publications including pre and post trip articles
"Teachers' Trip Will Test Preconceived Notions," and "An Eye-Opening Trip for Berlin Educator," for The Berlin Citizen. He was selected as a participant in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program to Japan in October, 2004, and served as the Kimitsu City delegation leader. Bosso has presented numerous workshops on his travels and studies. For example, "Examining Japanese Culture and Education," was presented by Bosso at the Four Town Consortium in 2005 and 2006. He was awarded the Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars Abroad to travel to Egypt and Israel for six weeks in the Summer of 2000 and follow-up with a curriculum project, “Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Historical and Religious Perspective.”
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This spring, for the first time, the Berlin High School bicycle club produced a competitive mountain bike racing team. Riders are pictured last year along with BHS teachers Jim Arnold and Morgan Hanna, who oversee the club.
Competitive racing team born from bike club By Nick Carroll Sports Editor Without much fanfare, the Berlin High School bicycle club has been rolling along for five years. While some club members ride for the excitement and the exercise, others are in it for the competition, as well. This spring, for the first time, the club produced a mountain bike racing team. The team kicks off its season April 11 at the Hopbrook Dam Root 66 Race Series. From there, Berlin will host its first ever “one on one” race when it welcomes a team from Berkshire, Massachusetts to Sage Park on April 29. Berlin and the Berkshire racers will meet up again May 13 in Massachusetts. BHS physical education teacher Jim Arnold oversees the local cyclists. “I admire anyone who wants to race because it is not easy,” said Arnold, pointing out that races are 10 miles, often over rugged terrain, and last between 45 and 60 minutes. “The students we get are great, and fun to work with.” Arnold brings a great deal of knowledge to the club. He has worked at several bike shops and has ridden in numerous mountain bike races. “I am definitely considered an avid cyclist, but by no means will I be racing with
Lance Armstrong any time soon,” Arnold said. Helping Arnold navigate the bike club is BHS chemistry teacher Morgan Hanna, another experienced cyclist. A proponent of giving students as many extra-curricular activities as possible to choose from, BHS athletics director Jim Day is pleased to see the bike club thriving. “I think it gives a group of student-athletes that we typically might not have reached, a quality educational program,” said Day. “Jim and Morgan Hanna are extremely committed to the concept, and I only see it growing. The sport is very challenging from a physical, mental and emotional stand point, just the type of activity our kids love.” The BHS bike club has ideal places to train nearby, including Bicentennial Park, Sage Park, Lamentation Mountain and Castle Craig. “We are lucky to have many places to ride in a relatively short distance from the school,” Arnold said. Riding for the Redcoats this year are Connor Bernard, Ethan Berube, David Edwards, Vincent Fischer, Victoria Gancarczyk, T.J. Jacobson, Dominic Kielbowicz, Andrew Lomaglio, Kevin Moss, Hailie Shaw, Andrew Soneson, Sam Vreeland and Vanessa Vega. The locals hope to build on
their success from last spring when Shaw, then a freshman, won the Connecticut Points Series and every team member placed in the Top 10 at the Hopbrook Dam
Play ball! Berlin High School spring sports teams are hard at work preparing for the season. Check out next week’s Citizen for team previews and varsity schedules. Pictured: BHS baseball player Joe Balowski awaits a pitch last spring. This year, Balowski and the Redcoats are pegged as the team to beat in the Northwest Conference. The BHS baseball team ran up a record of 17-6 in 2008. Photo by Paul Salina
race. Down the road — or trail, Arnold looks forward to seeing competitive high school racing teams pop up throughout the state. “Hope-
fully there will be more teams in the area to race and start a league,” he said. “California has a state-run league. It would be great to be recognized by the CIAC.”
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Berlin High School soccer players, senior Julia Gotta, left, and junior Blair Ferry, pictured with their coach, Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year, Steve Yanosy, were honored at the All-State dinner at the Aqua Turf recently. Led by Gotta and Ferry, the BHS girls soccer team claimed the 2008 Northwest Conference championship. A four-year starter at BHS, Gotta was twice named to the All-Northwest Conference team. She will continue her soccer career at Southern Connecticut State University, where she plans to major in physical education. Like Gotta, Ferry was twice named to the AllNorthwest Conference team. This past season, she was named All-New England, as well.
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Football playoff proposal needs work By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
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This playoff proposal from the CIAC football committee is a stunningly bad idea. As much as I understand that Berlin High coach John Capodice and his brethren worked hard on this and honestly think this is a good idea, for the life of me I can’t imagine that anyone other than some football coaches could support this. Some questions that Capodice and the others need to answer: 1. Why in Heaven’s name do you think that reducing Thanksgiving Day games to mere exhibitions somehow makes sense? I know Berlin for some reason doesn’t play on Turkey Day, but for many schools around the state, this is the high point of the football season. But Capodice and the committee want to render these games meaningless for the CIAC playoffs. In town after town, the excitement of the Turkey Day games is not only over who wins bragging rights for traditional rivalries, but also because playoff berths and playoff rankings are at stake in these games.
Capodice and committee want to throw that out the window. That makes no sense. 2. Why do you bring up the utterly weak argument that fewer football teams make the playoffs than other sports? You know that football is a once a week game and cannot have anywhere near the same number of playoff games that other sports have. The others are everyday games. The committee knows that, but curiously doesn’t mention that reality. Simply put, it is impossible to increase the number of playoff games without dramatically impinging on the regular season. But amazingly enough, that’s exactly what the football committee wants to do. Hard to believe, but true. Football plays 10 or 11 regular season games; baseball and basketball play 20. And you can play one baseball game after another. Heck, the Major Leagues play 162 baseball games — the NFL plays 16. To compare football with these sports is an apples and
oranges comparison and, at its best, is a phony comparison. The committee knew that. That’s why it proposed a quarterfinal round before the Turkey Day games, thus making football the only sport that would not include a team’s entire body of work as qualification for the postseason. That is not only silly, it’s unfair. And, it’s an implicit recognition that you can’t expand the playoffs without destroying what is for many teams, the most important part of the season. I just don’t get it. Not to beat a dead horse, but the CIAC can allow a whole bunch of teams into other tournaments because in two or three days, more than half are eliminated. Can’t do that with football. That’s why Capodice’s argument fails. The football committee should know better. 2. Why does the committee, a body of educators, not consider that making kids play four games in 15 days is not only unfair, but potentially dangerous? Look, football is not like other sports. It’s a collision
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Registration to be held April 29 Press Release As most people are aware, Berlin Midget Football has moved from Pop Warner to the Connecticut Youth Football League (CTYFL). But what people may not know is that with the transition there comes change. And change for the better. Berlin High School football coach John Capodice will head the 8 year-old division, while he and his coaching staff assist with the development of all Bears players. “When we asked Coach Cap to help out with the league, we never expected him to step up like he did,” BMF President Doug Lojko said. “Having John and his staff assisting with the development of all our kids goes way beyond our expectations.”
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Capodice is excited to help the Bears and believes their move to CTYFL is a positive one. “The CTYFL will increase football participation. Last year, numerous kids were unable to play BMF due to the structure of Pop Warner. CTYFL will give all kids in Berlin who have an interest in football the opportunity to play,” Capodice said. “The high school coaching staff is very excited about assisting BMF with their transition to the CTYFL and during the season.” A second registration for BMF football and cheerleading will be held Wednesday, April 29, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center. Also, registration is available online at www.berlinbears.com. The cost is $150 per child ($350 maximum per-family). The cost for the 5, 6 and 7 year-old flag football/developmental program is $65. Contact information for BMF board members is available on the Bears’ new website.
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Pasta supper – The Willard Community Organization has scheduled its annual pasta supper, hosted by the fifth grade, for Thursday, April 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Berlin High School cafeteria. Tickets are available at the door and are $5 for adults and $3 for children aged three to 12. For more information, contact Laurie Hauptfeld at (860) 828-6116. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Troop 24 enjoys many activities and camping throughout the year. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. Boys 11 years and older are welcome to join Troop 41’s Scouting program and participate in camping, skiing, whitewater rafting, backbacking and more. For more information, visit us or call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.
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Friday
Robotics pasta supper – The Berlin FIRST Robotics team has scheduled an all-you-can-eat pasta supper for Friday, April 3 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kensington Firehouse on Farmington Avenue. Cost of tickets is $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. All proceeds help to defray expenses for the Championship Competition in Atlanta, Ga.
Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their businesses. For more information, call (860) 680-2972.
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Saturday
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – Boy Scout Troop 256 has scheduled its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny for Saturday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kensington Fire House, 880 Farmington Ave. The breakfast features all you can pancakes. Visits and photos with the Easter Bunny are available. For more information, call (860) 829-0772 or (860) 8299879. Author visit – The Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled author Lily Koppel for Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Koppel will discuss her book, The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal. The non-fiction book is based on Koppel’s New York Times story about her discovery of young woman’s diary, kept in the 1930’s in New York City and its return to the diary’s owner Florence Wolfson Horwitt at age 90. The program is free and open to the public. Shopping Extravaganza – The Berlin High School Band Parents has scheduled a Spring Shopping Extravaganza for Saturday, April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. A variety of vendors will offer jewelry, candles, gourmet foods, books, cosmetics, children’s clothes and more. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the BHS Redcoat Marching Band. Wine Tasting – The Junior Woman’s Club of
Berlin has scheduled a Wine and Beer Tasting event for Saturday, April 4 from7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 152 Massirio Dr. Tickets are $25 per person and includes the liquor, food and music. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Relay for Life, Berlin Chapter. For more information or for tickets, contact Nancy Mazza at (860) 829-2218. Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to come and help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work each Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. Come and join us and have some fun! For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 8290169 or Rose Swenton (860) 828-7629/ cell (860) 944-2471.
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Eskimo Breakfast – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled its Eskimo Breakfast for Sunday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Breakfast includes steak, eggs, home fries, sausage and peppers, corned beef hash, chicken soup, baked beans, fresh bread, coffee and juice. Cost is $12 with steak; $6 without steak. For more information, call (860) 8289447. Mr. BHS– The first annual Mr. BHS is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at McGee Middle School. Sponsored by the All Night Graduation Party Committee, the contest is for senior BHS boys. Prizes for first place, $300; second place, $150 and third place, $100 will be awarded. Tickets, in advance are $5 for students and children, $8 for adults and $10 at the door. Tickets are on sale at Amenta’s Barber Shop; Roger’s Marketplace on Saturdays and
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Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. and at all lunch waves at BHS beginning March 30. For more information, call Theresa at (860) 424-2010.
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Monday
Berlin Land Trust– Berlin Land Trust board of directors is scheduled to meet Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. All meetings are open to members and the public. For more information, visit www.berlinlandtrust.org or call (860) 828-4393.
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Tuesday
Band Parents – The Berlin High School Band Parents Association is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the band room. All parents of band and color guard members are welcome. Playgroup - The Kensington Congregational Church Christian Education program has scheduled a Parent/Child playgroup for Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The group meets on a “drop in” basis, in the crib room in the Reeves Center, 185 Sheldon St. All children, from infants to preschoolers, are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-4511. Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to come and help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work each Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. Come and join us and have some fun! For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 8290169 or Rose Swenton (860) 828-7629/ cell (860) 944-2471. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout
Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Troop 44 offers a full scouting program including outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing and hiking, as well as opportunities to earn merit badges and pursue advancements towards the Eagle rank. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258. Hypnotist comedian – The Berlin High School Class of 2012 has scheduled hypnotist/comedian Dan LaRosa for Tuesday, April 7 at the BHS auditorium. Tickets are $5. Proceeds benefit the class of 2012. Willard Community Organization – Willard Community Organization is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the art room at Willard Elementary School. All parent and guardians are welcome. For more information, call Karen Bengiovanni at (860) 828-3220 or Robin at (860) 828-4555.
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Wednesday
Decorating CommitteeThe All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee needs your help! Any parents of seniors are welcome to come and help make decorations for the party. We are scheduled to work each Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 829-0169 or Rose Swenton (860) 8287629/ cell (860) 944-2471.
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The Buzz Around Berlin
March musical madness in schools
All-Regional musicians Four McGee Middle School musicians were recently chosen to participate in the 2009 Northern Regional Music Festival, held recently at Harbur Middle School The cast of Hubbard Elementary Schools’ “Pirates” in Burlington. The participants were Kevin Pirruccio, March Madness was not jazz trumpet; Patrick Lomaglio, concert band trombone; Andrew Pennell, orchestra bass clarinet and only on the basketball court this month. Hundreds of Dan Fascione, concert band tenor saxophone.
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Citizen of the Year for 2008 Carolyn Wysocki receives her award from Managing Editor Robert Mayer following a luncheon in her honor last week at San Souci. Wysocki was recognized for her efforts on evironmental issues.
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Berlin students performed in a wide variety of musical events and performances this past month. Three great musicals took place to enthusiastic audiences. McGee presented two house-packed performances of “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.” and students at Berlin High School followed with equally powerful performances of Roger’s and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”. Hubbard Elementary School rounded out this program series with a musical called “Pirates”. The Berlin High Jazz Band entertained a highly receptive audience during their “Pasta with Pizzazz” evening at the Bethany Covenant Church and the McGee Jazz Band recently performed at the Kensington Congregational Church. A “band-buddy” program was launched between McGee and Hubbard School to assign graduating 5th grade band students with a McGee band “mentor”. For music educators in Connecticut and across the nation, March has traditionally be celebrated as “Music In Our Schools” month. For the last 24 years, Music Educators National Conference
McGee eighth grade trumpet player Daniel Chartier (left) gives some “band buddy” advice to Hubbard trumpet players, Alex Veronneau (center) and Theo Reed (right). has promoted March as “Music in Our Schools Month” as a time of year when music educators showcase music education in their schools and communities. Several “informances” recently took place as part of a community outreach. Elementary general music teacher Meghan Gerrity brought Griswold parents into her kindergarten music classrooms to view musical activities that
provide the foundation for musical future musical concepts as well as connections to the academic classroom. Ms. Gerrity and elementary instrumental teacher Alison Wilson teamed up to present Willard students at a recent Board of Education meeting. Rounding out music activities this month was a Griswold school-wide sing-along to promote recognition of music in our schools.
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Playoffs Continued from page 26
sport. Kids get hurt playing this game. Injuries are expected. That’s why games are a week apart. But this committee blithely ignores that and wants kids to play four games in 15 days! A coach friend of mine said, “That’s practically criminal.” While that’s way over the top, I can understand his point. These are children. They
are not college players. (By the way, Wesleyan and Trinity play eight games and might be on to something). And they are not NFL players. Heck, the NFL has never allowed postseason games to be closer than a week apart. But Capodice and his committee apparently see nothing wrong with having developing teenagers play four games in 15 days. Quarterfinals on Saturday, Thanksgiving Day games the next Thursday, semifinals on Tuesday, title games on Saturday. Crazy. This makes exactly no sense. Folks, these are high school kids we’re talking
about. These are 15, 16 and 17 year old kids. Children. Big children, but children nonetheless. Kids. Not college players, not adults. Kids. 3. What makes you think that kids who play football feel cheated? Kids play and when the season’s over, it’s over. Football already is a grind. Three scrimmages, 11 regular season games, two playoff games. That’s enough. In fact, it’s more than enough. The committee really ought to take a long, hard look at the length of the season. I would argue it’s too long. There are, I think, too
many games in too short a period of time. Connecticut high school football does, in fact, demand more of kids than colleges and the NFL does. If anything, the season should be shortened. The NFL plays 16 games over 17 weeks. Capodice and the committee want kids to play 16 games in 12 weeks. Something is very wrong here. Want to bet what pediatricians and orthopedists think? Didn’t think so. And I haven’t even touched on the insanity of spring football, a practice that 40 states do not allow. This just scratches the surface, but this is a very
bad idea that I hope persons in positions of authority deep six immediately. I love high school football. But I don’t like turning regular season games into exhibitions and I don’t like putting kids at risk. This proposal does both.
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Berlin Briefs Director hired The Berlin Board of Education has hired a new director of Pupil Personnel Services. Fayne Molloy will join the Berlin school district July 1. She replaces current director, Margaret Butler, who retires June 30 after 22 years of service. Molloy previously was director of special programs for the Salem School District where she’s worked since 2005. Prior to Salem, Molloy held a variety of administra-
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Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania – J. Brian Meskill of Kensington. New York University – John Mattie of Berlin. Siena College, New York – Cara Riley of Berlin. University of Rochester, New York – Alaina Tosatti of Berlin.
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Laura Mattie of Berlin is scheduled to be inducted into the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration at Central Connecticut State University School of Business.
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2009 All Night Grad party Clothing drive — The All Night Graduation Party ha scheduled a clothing drive for Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Acceptable items include all clothing, accessories, shoes, household linens and stuffed animals. Items placed in trash bags may be dropped off at the large overhang entrance to the A gym on the
side of Berlin High School. Cow Chip Raffle – The All Night Graduation Party has scheduled its annual Cow Chip Raffle for Saturday, April 4 at noon at Berlin High School. Tickets are on sale at local grocery stores on the weekends. Everyone is welcome to purchase tickets. Decorating Committee – We need your help! The All Night Graduation Party Decorating Committee is scheduled to meet for a work session every Tuesday and Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the Willard Elementary School basement. Any and all parents of seniors are welcome to come and help anytime with the decorations for the All Night Graduation Party. Avon Fundraiser – The All Night Graduation Party committee invites you to participate in an Avon fundraiser to benefit the party. For more information, contact Rebecca Charamut-Cass at (860) 205-7754. Redcoat blankets - The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party committee has BHS Redcoats Blankets for sale. Cost is $40 for one or $70 for two. To place an order, please contact Veronica Balicki at (860) 829-1760. Reflective signs – The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party committee
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Jonathan Como, of Berlin, was recently advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout rank is the highest rank in boy scouting. Como’s Eagle Project involved planning and organizing the distribution of a larvacide into approximately half of the catch basins in Berlin. The larvacide was intended to destroy mosquito larvae as a means to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. His project was under the auspices of the Berlin Public Works Department. Como is a member of Boy Scout Troop 44, sponsored by the Lions Club, and has held many leadership positions, earned 36 merit badges, Ad Altari Dei and the Pope Pious XII Catholic religious medals. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow currently holding the position of Jr. Assistant Scoutmaster at Troop 44. Como is the son of Edward and Stacy Como and is a junior at Xavier High School.
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Recently, students at Berlin High School participated in a Pi Day celebration. The reason for the celebration is because the digits for the date March 14 are 3/14, which are the first three digits of Pi. Another reason for this, is because on this day one of the most famous mathematicians was born — Albert Einstein. Pi is a number that we use to multiply a circle’s diameter by Pi squared to get the circles circumference. For the students’ celebration, they brought in numerous circular foods to eat like, cookies, M&Ms and cupcakes. While the students snacked on their circular treats, others had prepared some entertainment that related back to Pi. Some of the entertainment consisted of games created by students such as; putting some of the numbers of Pi in the correct order the fastest. Also, other students created power point presentations to teach their fellow classmates more about the history and interesting facts of Pi. The most interesting fact learned in the presentations was that if you had printed out all of the known numbers of Pi, which is over one trillion digits — and put them in a line — they would stretch from New York City to the center of Kansas. To get the rest of the school involved in Pi Day, students were in charge of making Pi posters which were put up in the school’s hallways to inform others about the Pi Day celebration. On top of that, a student volunteered to make announcements every morning for every day of the week leading up to Pi Day reminding everyone to get into the Pi Day spirit and teaching them about Pi. Pi Day could not have been complete without the proper Pi Day clothes. So in that case, Pi shirts were sold to anyone in the school. Pi shirts are a red shirt and a white Pi symbol on the chest. The colors red and white were chosen to symbolize Berlin High School’s colors. The first Pi Day celebration was celebrated on March 14, 1988 in the San Francisco Exploratorium. The founder of the celebration, Larry Shaw, worked in the Exploratorium. At the celebration, staff from the Exploratorium, along with the public, ate circular foods like pies and pizza, just as the students at Berlin High School did. Also at the first celebration, everyone who attended marched around a Pi shrine placed in a circular area found in the Exploratorium. (Seth Harris is a freshman at Berlin High School.)
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Living With Deafness Do you know anyone at your school or in your neighborhood who is deaf or hard of hearing? You might have a grandparent who has lost some of his or her hearing over the years and now uses a hearing aid. A person is considered deaf if he or she can’t hear other people speak, even when using a hearing aid. But there are different levels of hearing loss. Some people with hearing loss may be able to understand some speech. They might be able to hear music or highpitched tones, such as a beep on an answering machine.
Why are some people deaf? Hearing loss happens for different reasons. Some people are deaf or hard of hearing from birth. Their hearing loss might be caused by damage in the brain or in the ears, or it might be inherited. Others may have worked at very loud jobs, which hurt their hearing over time. Listening to loud music can ruin our ability to hear. Deafness can also be caused by diseases, infections or fluid in the ears. For Deaf History Month, March 13April 15, The Mini Page learned more about living with deafness.
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What is sound?
Learning to talk
Sounds are vibrations in the air around us. When a drummer bangs on a drum or thunder cracks in the sky, the air moves at a frequency, or number of times per second, that our ears and brain work together to understand. Without these important body parts, we wouldn’t be able to hear anything.
A baby with normal hearing learns to talk by listening to her parents and other people around her. Children who lose their hearing before they start talking may have a hard time learning to speak because they can’t How ears work clearly hear others. Ears are complicated organs. Just Children who are deaf or hard of beyond the part you can see is the ear hearing learn to talk by watching a canal, where sound enters our brain. The teacher as a sound is made. They also waves of sound meet the eardrum and may touch the teacher’s throat or cheek the ossicles (AH-sih-culs), small bones in to feel the vibrations each sound makes. the middle ear, and cause them to Students can also feel the teacher’s vibrate. Those vibrations make tiny hair breath as the sound is made. cells in the cochlea (KOH-klee-ah) move Then students try to make that same and send electrical messages to our brain noise. It may take a lot of practice to through the auditory nerve. Then our learn just one sound. brain takes over to understand the sound.
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Sign Language History of sign language Almost 400 years ago, a Spanish man named Juan Pablo Bonet developed a way for deaf or hard of hearing people to communicate with each other. In the mid1700s, a Frenchman, Charles-Michel de l’Épée, used Bonet’s signs to develop an alphabet. He also started a school for deaf children in Paris.
American Sign Language Different countries or areas have different sign languages. In the United States, many people use American Sign Language. The five parts of a sign are:
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1. the shape of the hand; 2. which way the palm faces; 3. where the hand is located;
4. how the hand moves; 5. facial expressions that go with the sign.
The alphabet shown at right is used to spell proper names and words that don’t have a sign. Notice the arrows that show you how to move your hand. But many words have signs of their own, so each word doesn’t have to be spelled out. For instance, the sign at the left means “I love you.” Layout and design copyright © 2007, William Vicars, sign language resources at Lifeprint.com
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Mini Spy is signing as she tells a story to her classmates. See if you can find: • muffin • pencil • apple • banana • eyeglasses • bird • letter B • word MINI • carrot • letter D • kite
Brown Basset ws TRY ’N The Ned’s n FIND u Ho Words that remind us of deafness are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: HEARING, DEAF, SPEECH, AID, BRAIN, EAR, SIGN, SOUND, FREQUENCY, EARDRUM, OSSICLE, COCHLEA, TALK, BREATH, VIBRATION, LANGUAGE, ALPHABET, GALLAUDET, UNIVERSITY, TOOLS, TECHNOLOGY. V I B R A T I O N I A R B F G T E B A H P L A K Q W H R D A LEARNING TO SIGN IS FUN! B Y T A L K N G I S X E E O L S P E E C H C L J O Q A A S L Y T I S R E V I N U F R T S A H L A N G U A G E N Z I H I U M U R D R A E N A D K N D C D A E L H C O C L R B Q G J L E T O O L S Y G O L O N H C E T TM
Deaf History
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Berlin Briefs Blood drive
The Sunrise
Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club has
or lunch and more. Proceeds benefit Rotary projects such as the Amber Alert project, Ghana Water Project, purchase of a Shelter Box and more. Sponsorships are available
as well as packaged costs for twosomes, foursome, etc. For more information, contact Ryan Zelek at (860) 944-5222 or ryan.zelek@mygreensupply.com.
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Rotary Golf
scheduled its second annual Round of Rotary Golf Scramble for Saturday, May 16 at Timberlin Golf Course. Tee times begin at 1:30 p.m. Fee is $99 per person and includes golf, carts, breakfast
BERLIN - FOR LEASE (2) Industrial Buildings - 3,000 sq. ft. 201 Christian Lane Overhead door, heavy power, convenient to all major highways. One building has loading dock.
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The recent blood drive at the VFW in Berlin was attended by 42 people, with 34 units of blood collected, according to the American Red Cross. Because each pint of blood collected can help up to three individuals, 102 hospital patients may benefit from this blood drive. Milestone donors were Shirley Simons, two gallons and Robert Brown, 4 gallons. Red Cross volunteers were Captain, Jeanette Zdankiewicz; reception,
Mary Ann Goodell; canteen, Barbara Brown.
Since 1963
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NEW BRITAIN 3.65 Acres hosts this 2400 sq. ft. 4 BR, 2 1⁄2 BA, Split Level w/lg. eat-in kit., newly refinished hdwd. floors, stone FP in living rm. & more. Call for more info $349,900.
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NEW BRITAIN
KENSINGTON
Reduced!! Wonderful 4 Bedroom Colonial built in Vineyard 2 Family home in good condition, vinyl siding, large Kitchens, FP Acres Subdivision. .96 Acres backs up to State Mountain and in Living Rooms, 2-car garage, plus storage shed or workshop. Reduced! DIR: S. Main to South St., left to 308 Stanley St. City Reservoir land. $459,900. Builder looking for offers.
Adorna
Beth
Diana Mary Jean Kimberly
Sofia
Simone
Helen
Joe
Amy
Susan
1201 Farmington Ave., Berlin (860) 828-3230
276 North Main Street, Southington (860) 621-7323
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Mimi
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NEWINGTON Move-in ready 2 BR, 1.1 bath Condo in quiet complex w/pool. New washer/dryer on 2nd flr., upd. kit. ht./ht. wtr. incl. in condo fees. $143,500. Call Jill (860) 621-7323 x245.
BERLIN Unique...Very cute! 1 BR, 1 bath, FP’d LR, Thermo pane windows, private fenced yard. Walk to Silver Lake. Possible room for expansion or great condo alternative. $95,900. Call Joe Briganti (860) 828-3230 x316.
CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE
Mike
LLC
“Trust the Experts”
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BERLIN The price is Right, the location is Convenient, the kitchen and bath are New. See this well maintained 3 BR RR w/3 season porch, 2 car garage, HW flrs. & C/Air. $272,000. Call Heidi (Jadwiga) Karwowski (860) 828-3230 x314.
BERLIN Adorable alternative to condo living! Cozy 2 BR, 1.5 bath, updated kitchen and baths, 2 fireplaces, C/Air, extra 360 SF in fin. LL. Sun porch off kitchen. $209,900. Call Nancie Casalengo (860) 828-3230 x308.
Mike
BERLIN 3 BR Ranch w/2 car garage. Virtually EVERYTHING is new & it is beautiful. Kitchen & bath. Gas furnace, hot wtr. htr., electric, wndws., new tile & wd.flrs. 1st flr. Lndry. Great location. New driveway soon. $229,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091.
Derek Jutras Broker/Owner
KENSINGTON Sought after Ranch at Kensington Woods. Convenient 1st flr. entry end unit... park in front & walk right into your beautiful & private new home. C-air, eat-in kitch. w/bbar, frplc., 15x7 deck. 2 BRs, 2 Full BAs, garage port. $174,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091.
Rhonda BERLIN New listing! Six rm. Cape just under 1 acre, LR w/FP, 3 BRs, 1-car gar., 2 carports, near historical district. $219,900. Call Molly (860) 828-3230 x320.
Nancie
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BERLIN Cozy, early century Bungalow. Two bedroom home offers affordable home ownership in a wonderful neighborhood setting. $169,900. Call Amy Buchas (860) 828-3230 x307.
February’s Agent of the Month: KEVIN ZETTERGREN
Dragana
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Heidi
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BERLIN UNDER 55 welcome. Fantastic Ranch in gated Silver Ridge. Tons of room in this beautiful 2 BR, 2 Fbath home - Walkout Lower level. Ridiculously low energy costs and taxes. Movein Condition! $249,900 Derek Jutras 883-7091. 1107191
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NEW BRITAIN Ranch style Contemporary home located next to Shuttle Meadow Country Club. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted great room, and finished walkout basement to fenced-in back yard. Must see! Not a drive-by. Call for showing. $302,900.
Angelo
Larry
Carol
7 HEMLOCK RIDGE, KENSINGTON Lovely 4 BR, 1.5 BA Colonial home on cul-de-sac. Living room, FR and basement complete with gas fireplace in each. Gas/baseboard heat and large sunroom. Call for more details. Drastic Reduction! $319,900.
Jenna
Mark
Wendy
Bill
NEW BRITAIN End Unit! 2 BR, 1.5 bath Townhouse w/garage. Beautiful new flooring. Laundry & storage rm. in lower level. Only unit in complex with room to park 2 cars in front. Convenient location. $108,000. Janice 209-6640.
Office (860) 828-7877 • Fax (860) 828-5797 Cell (860) 883-7091 150 Mill St., Berlin, CT 06037 E-mail: djutras@sbcglobal.net
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marketplace TOWN OF BERLIN A Housing discrimination complaint may be filed with the Town’s Fair Housing Officer, Denise M. McNair, Town Manager, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 or by telephone at 860-828-7002.
WE DO BUSINESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW (The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)
It is illegal to Discriminate Against Any Person Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin In the Sale or rental of housing or residential lots ● In Advertising the sale or rental of housing ● In Financing of Housing ● In the provision of real estate brokerage services ● In the appraisal of housing ● Blockbusting is also illegal Anyone who feels he or U.S. Department of Housing or she has been discrim- Urban Development inated against may file a Assistant Secretary for complaint of housing Fair Housing and Equal discrimination: Opportunity 1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) Washington, D.C. 20410 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) ●
LOST & FOUND
LOST & FOUND
AUTOMOBILES
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF BERLIN ADA NOTICE The Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. the Town of Berlin does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the Town of Berlin’s designated ADA Compliance Coordinator, Tammi Saddler, Assistant Town Manager. her office hours at the Berlin Town Hall, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 are Monday-Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Friday 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ms. Saddler can also be contacted by telephone at 860-828-7115 or by fax at 860828-7068. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communications in programs and services of the Town of Berlin are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Coordinator. This notice can be obtained in large print, on audio tape, and in Braille from the ADA Compliance Coordinator. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TAG SALES TAG SALES BUICK REGAL GS 04 Was $10,998 - Now $9,998 Supercharged, lthr, sunroof #186803. Plus Cash back service & warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
TAG Sale signs are free, when you place & pay for your Tag Sale ad at The Berlin Citizen office, 979 Farmington Ave, Kensington
CHEVY COBALT SEDAN 05 Was $10,494 - Now $7,983 4 cyl, gas miser, automatic, air #525182. Plus 5 Yr/100K Mile PT Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
AUTOMOBILES
BMW 1985 5-Series Charcoal / Red Leather Interior Runs & drives. Needs Minor Mechanical. $800 or OBO. Call Don after 6pm @ 203-237-1339
Run it for a week FREE OF CHARGE in the Record-Journal
BUICK Lesabre 2000 4 door, 59k miles. Leather interior.
**ADD A PHOTO** FOR ONLY $5.00 CALL 203-238-1953 FOUND: Key on Broad St, near Hall Ave. Call P.M. 203-237-2117 IMPOUNDED: White and brown Tabby cat, Farmington Ave and black and white cat, New Britain Rd. Berlin Animal Control 860- 828-7055 LOST Blind Cat-Adult Male, orange and white short hairmissing since early a.m. of 3/23/09 from corner of Hicks Avenue and Sylvan Valley Road in Meriden-absolutely devasted-please call with any information-203-213-6138 LOST Cat. Adult Female Black and White house Cat. She is spayed and has one bent ear. Chubby. Answers to Phoebe. Lost on Highland Ave. Wlfd. Very missed. Please call 203284-5826
LOST- Cat. All black. Fluffy long hair. Green eyes. Vic. of Windsor Ave, Meriden. Very friendly. Someone may have taken her in. Any information, please call 203-464-1863 or 203-639-1724
LOST-Last Mon 3/23. 14K gold herring bone necklace. Vicinity of Kohl’s & Aldi’s, Wallingford. Call 203-269-3965 LOST: FIESTA HEIGHTS, Meriden. Large orange long haired cat. Please call 203-848-8536 LOST: Silver charm bracelet, 1 charm with date 3/15/36. Call (203) 269-7854
CHEVY COBALT SEDAN 06 Was $9,995 - Now $7,988 AC, automatic, tilt wheel #641178. Plus 5 Yr/100K Mile PT Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
$2,200 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. BUICK LUCERNE 2009 0% or Save $7,692 MSRP $30,680 LESS: Wall Rebate - $1192 GM Rebate -$1000 Bonus Cash - $2000 Leasee Bonus - $3500 Pay $22,988 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
BUICK Park Ave 1995 $2,850 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
LOST-Black fleece jacket w/keys. Vicinity of Meriden Elks Club during the pancake breakfast last weekend. REWARD. Call 203-631-2637
BUICK Riviera 1988 BUICK LACROSSE CXL 05 Was $13,998 - Now $11,679 Leather, heated seats, automatic #271504. Plus 5 yr/100K PT Warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
BUICK LeSabre 1998 $3,350 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
FREE TAG SALE KIT WITH AD INCLUDES: 4 COLOR SIGNS* BALLOONS & 100 PRICING STICKERS.
CALL 203-238-1953
AUTOMOBILES
‘03 HONDA CIVIC LX 4DR, AT, A/C, CD, PW, PL $8,896 #90400A
CHEVY Lumina 1995 BUICK LACROSSE 2009 0% or Save $6,592 MSRP $25,590 LESS: Wall Rebate - $1192 GM Rebate -$1000 Bonus Cash - $1000 Leasee Bonus - $3500 Pay $18,998 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
***ONLY $25.00***
HONDA OF WATERTOWN
LOST Or Found. The Berlin Citizen will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Classified Section! Call 203-238-1953 for details. LOST since Oct. 2008 and still searching for black and white male cat wearing pinkish flea collar. Checkerboard face and his name is Rudy. Area of Rte. 322, Pratt St. and Rahlene Dr., Southington. Any info call 860628-0205.
MAKE EXTRA MONEY ADVERTISE YOUR TAG SALE IN THE ONLY PLACE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING........ THE RECORD-JOURNAL AND HAVE 100’S OF PEOPLE AT YOUR SALE. 3 DAYS...4 LINES
AUTOMOBILES
$4000. (203) 235-3201
DID YOU FIND SOMETHING?
Always a sale in Marketplace
AUTOMOBILES
Looks like a million bucks!
DID YOU LOSE SOMETHING?
BERLIN ESTATE SALE 116 Briar Patch Drive. Saturday, April 4. 8am-3pm. Artist/collector of die cast cars, R/C equipment, tools, furniture, electronics, original artwork and exercise equipment.
TAG SALES
$1,690 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 Convertible. 8-cyl. Auto. Red w/black int. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. Leather interior. Very clean. 69,000 Garage kept. Reduced $14,000 (203)886-9783 Leave message
DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.
‘03 BMW 325xi 4DR, AT, PW, PL, Mint $14,995 #68782C ‘05 MERCEDES C240 AWD, 4matic, all weather $17,992 #80829A ‘06 MERCURY MILAN Auto, V6, 18K, Mint $13,989 #68868X ‘06 ACURA MDX AWD, Auto, Loaded $22,992 #68826 ‘05 TOYOTA COROLLA Auto, AC, CD $8,871 #68830
JEEP Grand Cherokee 1997150K, leather interior, power everything. $2500. Call (860) 729-1316
MERCURY Sable SW 2000 $3,390 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
OLDS Cutlass 1996 $1,700 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
‘06 MINI COOPER S 14K, AT, Nav., Roof, Lthr $21,451 #90326A ‘07 TOYOTA CAMRY SE AT, Black, Alloys $17,856 #68833x
DUNE BUGGY 60% complete. $800 or best offer. Call (203) 265-5735
FORD Escort 1994 $2,100 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
HONDA Accord 1997 $3,250 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
‘05 ACURA RL
AWD, AT, V6, Roof, Lthr $24,486 #68867
860-945-3611 hondaofwatertown.com
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MERCURY Cougar 1993 $2,200 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
PONTIAC G6 2009 0% or Save $5,386 MSRP $21,385 LESS: Wall Rebate - $636 GM Rebate -$1250 Bonus Cash - $1500 Leasee Bonus - $2000 Pay $15,999 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
TOYOTA Corolla Std 1991 $1,995 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
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SUV’S ACURA SLX SUV 1997. V-6 engine, loaded, leather seats, moon roof, power and heated seats. More room than any other SUV. Same owner for the past 100,000 miles. Well taken care of. $2,700. 203.248.5982
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call
The Jewish Childrens Fund
1-800-527-3863
Free Towing! SAAB 9-5 2004 sedan. Tan Alarm system. Excellent condition. HTD Leather seats, new tires and wipers, cd, 5 spd 2.3 T 78000 HWY. $6200 or best offer. (860)561-0549
CLASSIC & ANTIQUES
TRIUMPH Spitfire Convertible 1976. Runs great, rebuilt engine, good tires, top, paint, interior. Extra 2 engines plus many parts. $3250, best offer. Call (860) 628-6773
TRUCKS & VANS
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. HONDA 90 CBR 600 (motorcycle seat) dark grey. $60. Like new. Call 203-269-9370 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL 2008 0% or Save $7,662 MSRP $40,560 LESS: Wall Rebate - $4162 GM Rebate -$2500 Pay $33,898 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
FORD Exp XLT 2004 V-6 Auto, Dark Green, P. S. ABS Breaks, Air, P/windows, AM FM, CD, Tilt Wheel, Ally wheels, 3-Row Seat Excellent Condition 59k miles, Asking $9,900. Call 860-5615901 860-836-4328
HONDA VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre 2002 Silver. 832 miles had no time to ride. Garage kept. needs to be tuned up. $5000 or b/o. 203-631-2842 or 203-237-5580 ask for Gene
YAMAHA 1995 VIRAGO XV1100 Cruiser. V-Twin. Saddlebags. Windshield. Cover. 27K. Excellent Condition Asking $2,400. (203)619-3126.
AUTO PARTS CARGOLINER (WeatherTech): SantaFe, 07-09, $99, 203-2655321.
PETS & LIVESTOCK
CHEVY UPLANDER LT 07 Was $12,988 - Now $11,895 7 passenger, 3rd row seats, alloys #120558. Plus 5 yr/100K PT Warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
GMC ACADIA 2009 0% or Save $5,843 MSRP $33,785 LESS: Wall Rebate - $1593 GM Rebate -$750 Bonus Cash - $1000 Leasee Bonus $2000 Pay $27,942 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
FREE To a good home - 2 adult cats, 1- white & grey female, 1black w/white male. Both fixed. Call (203) 793-7190
DODGE Plow Truck 1990 AUTOMOBILES
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$2,900 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
BULLDOGS, Boxers, Chihuahuas, Labs, Westie, Rat Terrier, and Lab German Shepherd $250 plus. Call 860-930-4001. CAGE stand with wheels Fits 30x18 cages. Sturdy $25. Call 203-630-0290
DODGE DAKOTA LE 1993 Club cab, air, am/fm/CD, cruise, tilt, cap, bed liner. Good condition. $2,500 or best offer. Call 203-440-2842
AUTOMOBILES
BABY peachfaced lovebird $25 Please call (203)980-8982
FREE to a good home. 3 ferrets call 860-538-6104 leave message. GMC ENVOY XL SLE 05 Was $12,998 - Now $13,796 Sunroof, SLE pkg, 3rd row, 4x4 #134127 Plus 5 yr/100K PT Warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
JEEP Cherokee 2001
PONTIAC G6 V-6 05 Was $11,998 - Now $10,795 V-6 engine, Auto, keyless entry #161709. Plus 5 yr/100K PT Warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135 TO BE SOLD AT DEALER AUCTION on APR. 9, 2009 2004 TOYOTA 4T1BE32K14U337944 2004 CADILLAC 3YEK62N14G251147 Statewide Auto Auction 1756 No. Broad St, Meriden, CT DEALERS ONLY
PONTIAC G8 2008 0% or Save $8,761 MSRP $28,390 LESS: Wall Rebate - $4761 GM Rebate -$3000 Pay $20,629 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
PONTIAC SOLSTICE 2008 0% or Save $4,441 MSRP $25,440 LESS: Wall Rebate - $2191 GM Rebate -$1250 Pay $21,999 Call 877-534-5135 Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.
PONTIAC VIBE FWD 05 Was $12,494 - Now $10,679 5 speed, leather, air conditioning. #104136. Plus 5 yr/100K PT Warr. Wallingford Buick Pontiac GMC 877-534-5135
Loaded, excellent condition. Paid $9000, asking $6800. Just bought. Changed mind. Title cleared. (203) 427-3199 FORD 2003 RANGER EDGE 137K 4X4,V6 Well maintained, Black cold AC, new tires and suspension, 2nd owner-SHARP TRUCK. $6800. Call 860-349-1725
LAWN & GARDEN
FORD Windstar 1997
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$3,600 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
MAZDA Pick Up 1995 $2,850 Can be seen at G.T. Tire, 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
LAB AKC, OFA, Black & yellow. Parents are therapy dogs. Health guaranteed. $800-$900. Call (860) 681-5402
12IN rototiller Sears, $100. Rototiller 24in Sears, $200. Husquarvarna leaf blower backpack, $250. 860-225-0475. SATURN Vue 2006 SUV. 4-cyl. Auto. Blue w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. Remote start. Pwr. locks. New battery. Original owner. 19,500 Excellent condition. $11,000 Christine 860-747-8101
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 6 PIECE dining room set. Light wood. Good condition. Asking 75.00 860-259-5389
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Absolute Lowest Price New Mattress Sets Includes Foundation Twin - King Starting at $159
Towne Auction Sales Junction of Rte 16 & 149 Colchester
860-267-0026 See Jay ANTIQUE rocking chair. Asking $100. Call(203)294-9699. BLACK Bottom freezer refrigerator, $325. White side by side refrigerator, $325. Dishwasher $100. 27” double wall oven $150. Jenn-Aire down draft cook top, $200. SS sink and faucet $50. Oak table, 4 chairs, $150. (203) 630-0141 CHINA CABINET. GOOD CONDITION. ASKING $99.00. (203)379-7526 DELTA-CRIB TURN’S INTO A DAY BED. S99. CALL STEVEN 203-640-1306 DINING room set w/6 chairs, oval, walnut, formica top, 2 leafs, opens to 94in. Call for more info. $400. VitaMaster Exercise bike, $20. Call 203-237-6807 DINING room table, 6 chairs. Chairs do not match table. $99. Call (203) 619-3126. DRESSER Broyhill, 4 drawers, 42” high, 32” wide. Dark wood, Asking $75. Call 203-284-9567
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2006 Mitchell collision estimating reference guides. Complete set. $50. 860-224-7209
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE RECLINER - Motorized Power lift/recline chair. Designed to help to sit down & stand up as well. New. Asking $830. 203235-1188 RUG 9 x12 blue floral oriental. Like new! Just professionally cleaned. $500. 860-225-0475 SOUP TUREEN- Off white. Ceramic. With ladle, top and platter. First $8. (203) 630-1866 STROLLER excellent condition $75.00 firm Call 203-235-6714
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH GOLF Balls, Pinnacles, Top Flite, Nikes, Slengers, Titleist, Calaway POR-V-1. $6/dz. (203) 265-0623
29FT Class C motor home coverTyvek. $100 or best offer. Call 860-919-4341
GOLF Stand Bag Top Flite $25 203-269-6117
54” CUSTOM Oak vanity, left finish, with top and sink and white one piece toilet. $175. (203) 269-0877
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144
8 BOLTS of yarn 1500 yards. $10 each. 203-265-7186
SPARRING Gear Size Jr. S: Helmet/Gloves/Leg Guards $40.00 203-269-9209.
ALUMINUM 4 point walker, front wheels, NEW 203-6391626
WEIGHT equipment-Heavy Duty military press machine. $50. Call 203-815-8883
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARIENS zero turn lawnmower, 34" cut. Excellent condition. 16HP Kohler engine. Asking $1,750. Call (203) 235-5529
12 CAROUSEL figurines w/ base. Excellent cond. $100 OBO. 203-440-1202.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
DRUM LESSONS Area Pro (203) 630-1299 GUITARS- 1-Martin, 1-Yamaha. For information, call (203) 2387604
FREEZER - Excellent Cond. $45 33” x 21” x 24”. Call 203-2652169 or 203-415-8161 GE TOASTER Oven- All metal, boxed. $20. Call P.M. (203) 237-2117 HOOVER upright vacuum cleaner with attachments. $50. Call 203-237-2975 HOTPOINT Side by Side Fridge. Good Cond. $100 Call 203-537-3393 KENMORE clothes dryer. Exc cond. $60. Call 203-234-1200 please talk slow, loud & clear. MOVING China Closet, 3 doors, almost new - $275. Matching Dining Table & chairs-$100. Six drawer dresser & 3 drawer chest youth, white-$150. 203-265-6929
CHARBROIL 4 burner Gas Grill with rotisserie attachments and cover. Excellent condition. $150. Call 860-347-3171 COOKBOOK Collection. 40+ in all. $20. (203) 238-3774 ELECTRIC Hospital Bed, Like new, $500 or best offer. Please call 203-213-6035 ESTATE SALE Month of April Piano-Storey & Clark, new$1400, $700; Gateway computer, approx. 3 yrs old, $300; solid oak BR set, orig. $2000, $900; Kit/DR set w/leaf, $275. 30” TV, $250. Some tools, jewelry, lots of Xmas items, wheelchairs & walkers, & other medical items. Indoor sale in Southington. Call for appt (860) 747-6118. GRACO High Chair, 8 positions, needs seat pad, $10, 203-4607629 IRISH Stepdancing hard shoes Size 2. Asking $40 OBO Call at: 203-265-6035.
SLEEPER SOFA with matching recliner, dark green, very good condition, $550. Oak Entertainment TV stand with swivel top and lower cabinet $75. Please call (203) 679-0605
LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info.
SOFA and Coffee table. Pine. Shaker style. Both for $75. Call 203- 284-0057.
LARGE wrap around flower pot for mailbox. 21” dia. x 18” ht. $35. Call 203-630-0841
SOLID wood light stain dining room table, 5 chairs. $100. Call 203-440-2520
MAKITA cordless drill/light set. New, Boxed. $100 Call 860-6328666
SOLID-WOOD draftsman table $15.00 obo, Patrick 203-5218341 TRIPLE DRESSER with Mirror. King size headboard. Free. Call (203) 634-1603
MEMORY FOAM Visco Mattresses DORMIA! T-$279, F$349, Q-$399, K-$499. Adjustable Beds Starting from $399. FREE Delivery! 25-Year Warranty. 60-Night Trial. 1-800519-9038; www.abed.com
WOOD TABLE and four chairs in great condition $99.00 860316-5058
RESCUE Heroes figures, playsets, accessories. Over 20 pcs, $30. Call 203-460-7629
WW I & WW II Japanese & German Swords, Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS FREE-24ft above ground pool with pump, filter, ladder & deck. U take it down & take it away. Needs liner. Call 203-265-9439
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-3177891 COMPAQ monitor, $30. HP ink jet printer, $30. Keyboard & speakers, $20. Call 860-6212928 leave message
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
203-238-3499
ALL OLDER COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED
One bedroom units, age 62 & 0ver. Rental assistance available. Utilities included in rent. On-site laundry & parking. Accepting applications for wait list only.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Applications processed according to order received.
To request an application, call (203) 481-5632 Merit Properties, Inc. 93 Deming Road, Suite A, Berlin CT 06037
Professional Violin Lessons & String Instruments Repaired! For Children & Adults $25 per 1/2 hour. First lesson FREE! 30 yrs exp. We repair: Violins ● Violas ● Cellos ● Bass Bow Rehairing 203-294-0888
WLFD 3BR, 1 1/2b Col centrally located. $1600/mo. Rem EIK, 1st fl FR, off-st park, some pets ok. 2 mo sec dep, 1mo rent req. Refs required. Call Kathy 203265-5618 x690. Avail 3/1.
CONDOMINIUMS STAND for double conga drums, heavy duty. Only $45. Call 203-634-0809
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.
HOUSES FOR RENT
Especially Napier. 203-530-8109 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
CHESHIRE $2900/mo. Stately 2900SF Colonial built with the finest of materials. Gorgeous jade FP, inlaid wood flooring, mahogany trim and chef’s kitchen. Luxurious master bath. Convenient location. Linda 203-272-1234
BRANFORD John B. Sliney Apartments, 21 Rice Terrace, Branford.
Guitar, bass, beg. piano, beg. drums. All ages, 20 years experience. Wesleyan instructor, performing and recording artist. johnnyiband@yahoo.com Studio (203)206-0110.
CARPET one roll pad or backing $40. Please call 203-269-7870 EXCELLENT condition. Whirlpool Super Capacity 465 Oven Range w/ Accubake System. Flat surface 4 burner cooktop. Color: White. Dimensions: 29 3/4" X 25". Comes with matching 30" vent hood w/ light. $250. Call 203-634-6066.
HOUSES FOR RENT
KENSINGTON Single family house. 2 BR. Sec deposit. $1100. Call (860) 402-5512 SOUTHINGTON Spacious & private 3BR in quiet neighborhood. Pets ok. $1100. 860-628-8224
FOR RENT
MERIDEN- 2BR, 1 bath, newly renovated. Eastgate Commons. $775/mo. Section 8 & MHA approved. Call (203) 889-8700
Financed by CHFA
Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e
MERIDEN- 3BR Townhouse, garage. $1200. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WALLINGFORD- 2BR, end unit. Freshly painted. New carpet. W/D hookup. $835/mo. No dogs. Owner/Agent. Call 203284-3757 WATERBURY- Near Wolcott line. 15 min. from Meriden. 1BR, appls, laundry, AC, off st. parking, $665/mo. (203) 264-2555 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 3rd fl, 5lg rms, appls, W/D hkup O/S parking, new paint and carpets. East side loc, 2BRs, $750+2 mos sec & credit check, no pets. Call Pat Burke 203-235-3300
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
Call Now!
(860) 828-3958 BERLIN. 2nd flr, 4 rms, 2 BRs, 1 bath, gas heat & hot water, storage, lge yard, parking, appls avail. Sec req. Background/ credit ck. No pets or smoking. $950/mo plus utils. Contact Linda 860-828-1015 for show, application & agreement. CHESHIRE-4Rms, appls, 1 level, deck, garage. No pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. $1175/mo inclds heat. 203-393-1117 DURHAM 1BR, cozy, country. Includes: hot water, free cable/WiFi, appl., W/D. NO PETS/smoking. $675/mo + util. Sec/Refs. 860-316-7375. MER. FURNISHED APTS + RMS: ALL Incl Heat, Elect, HW. 1RM studio, 3rd FL $695/mo. 3 rm effic, 1st Fl $210/wk. RMs $130 wk. 203- 630-3823 12pm-8pm. MERIDEN & surrounding towns, 1-4 BR units avail. Most remod. Section 8 approved. Call (203) 440-3120. fsbosfriend@cox.net MERIDEN 1BR Beautiful. Remodeled, 2nd floor. Huge sunny kit., brand new appls, floors & baths. $750+ util. No pets. Days 860635-2266. Eves 860-342-0880 MERIDEN 1st flr, 2BR, DW, stove & fridge. W/D hkup. Very spacious & clean. Private backyard. Section 8 approved. $950/mo. (860) 828-7753 & (203) 980-7141
also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT Meriden 2 BR ( $825) Fully renovated, secure bldg. HW incl. New appls, on site laundromat & off st parking. Close to train station. Sec 8 OK. Property Max (203) 440-9970
MERIDEN 2BR unit with Dining Rm or use as 3rd BR on the 2nd flr in this quiet area. Newly renovated with parking. 81 Parker Ave. North. $900 + sec. Utils not included. No pets. 203-537-1278 MERIDEN 3 & 4 BRs avail. Great apts in great locations. 2Mos sec; No pets; app and ref a must. Starting at $925/mo. Call for details (203) 715-1965
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 3BR Very large clean units. Your choice 2nd or 3rd flr. Gas heat. Washer & dryer hookups. $900 mo. + sec. No utils. No pets. 92 Franklin St. 203-537-1278 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Ground fl effic, 3 rms. $900/mo. Heat, HW, Electricity incld. E. Side, very clean. Off-st park. $900/mo + Sec. 203-630-3823 or 203-6341195, 12pm-8pm
MERIDEN LIMITED TIME OFFER
2 BR $775+/MONTH Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off street Parking. Call 203-886-7016
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
Spacious 1 BR Apt. New owners, Remodeled. Heat & HW incl. $650+. 203-886-7016
MERIDEN- 160 West Main St. 3BRs. Move right in. $850 per month. 1st mo. rent + security. Call (203) 843-5951
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Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen APARTMENTS FOR RENT SOUTH MERIDEN - 1BR Apt. 1st floor, appliances, laundry facility. No utilities. No pets. No smoking. $695 month. Security deposit required. Call 203-238-7562 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 SOUTHINGTON 2 bdrm. Downtown. 136 Center St,2nd fl. $850.00/month. No pets. Mike 860.919.1908 SOUTHINGTON- Totally renovated beautiful 2BR. New appls incl. w/d. Many upgrades. Centrally located. Close to all major hwys. Water, trash incl. No utils incl. $900/mo. Call (860) 637-1059 SOUTHINGTON. 1 BR, 3 rms, 2nd flr, very clean, hardwood floor, appliances, off street parking, no pets. Sec & ref. $645. (860) 621-4463
WALLINGFORD - Curtis Ave. near Choate, 5 rooms, 2 Br., 1st floor, Appl., hardwood flrs, porch, w/d hookups, Gar, no pets, credit check. $1000 plus sec & utils. Call 203-265-9871/203-269-9755
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WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 1st floor. All utilities included. No pets. $815 per month. Call (203) 269-9585 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, w/d in bsmt, $800 + utilities. Credit application. Call (203) 284-0741 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 5 RMs. 1st flr. Off street parking, storage. $875/month. Avail May 1. Credit check, security. (203) 269-8451 WALLINGFORD 2BR, Choate area, walk to downtown. Large bright & sunny. Pet ok. $975 + utils & sec. 203-671-6979 WALLINGFORD 2BR, Choate area, walk to downtown. Large bright & sunny. Pet ok. $975 + utils & sec. 203-671-6979 WALLINGFORD Great Location, N. Main St. Near Choate area. 5 Remodeled Rms w/storage space. 2nd flr. New appliances. WD hookup. Off st. parking. No smoking. $1300/mo + 1 mo sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD- 3BR, Two apartments available. No smoking or pets. Laundry hookup off kitchens. $1100/mo. 33 So. Elm St. Stacey 203-265-2713 WALLINGFORD-1BR, Kitchen & Bath. 34 S. Whittlesey Ave. Hardwood floors. No pets/smoking. Avail now. $795/mo. + security. Credit check. Call 203-269-9398
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MERIDEN Sterling Village, 3BR, 1 1/2 ba. All kit appls, W/D hkups. Carpet/hdwd/tile. Pool. Pets. $1,275/mo. First, Last and Sec Dep. Call 603-675-9128 evenings
MERIDEN- 1BR Clean, quiet building, hdwd fl. Heat, Hot water, cooking gas incl. for $700. Small pet ok. 38 Lincoln St. (203) 440-4789
MERIDEN- 3BRs, 2 baths, $1150. 4BRs, 1 1/2 baths, $1200. All newly remodeled w/new kitchen, new appliances. Call (203) 417-1675
MERIDEN- 1-yr lease. New carpet! 581 Crown Village 1st Floor. $750 per mo. incl. heat & hot water. Natalie 203-6712672 1 bdrm., unfurnished.
MERIDEN- 2 Bdrm 2nd floor, off st parking, newly remodeled, hardwood floors, no pets, credit check, sec dep req. $750/Mo. 203-630-1833
MERIDEN- Luxury 2BR w/ moutain view, new everything, cherry fl, crown molding, island kit, new bathrm, off-st park, $895. Jonah 203-430-0340
MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 2BR $1000/month. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.
MERIDEN- 2BR w/FP, hdwd flrs. $900. 306 Brittania St. Call Alex 203-213-3162 or George (917) 696-2869 MERIDEN- 2BRs, 1 bath (w/Radiant heat floors), brand new appliances, 1 1/2 mos. security. Credit check. No pets. $850. Call (203) 537-1772 MERIDEN- 3BR, 1st flr, off-st parking, hdwd flrs. Avail 4/1. $950/mo. (203) 634-1881
MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2.
WALLINGFORD-2BR, 3rd frl, sunny & spacious. Laundry, offst-parking. No smoking/pets. $775/mo + utils. Call Tom 203889-1940 WALLINGFORD. Walk to center, remodeled, 4 rm, 2 BR, 3rd flr, soaring cathedral ceilings, parking, laundry, no dogs. A must see. $995. Vacancy Busters 203-865-7368.
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770
Meriden-1Rm studio apt $495/month inclds all utils. Sec & refs. No pets. (203) 982-3042 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919
WLFD-1BR, 2nd flr. No utils. No pets/smoking. $650/mo. + sec. Avail now! Also, 1BR, 1st flr, avail. 4/15, $850/mo. 203-6265757 or 203-915-5980
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD-1st fl, 6Rm, 3BR, incld all utils, appls, W/D hkup, yd, gar., off-st park. No smoking. Pets may be considered. Close to Choate area. Good credit & refs. $1275/mo. Avail 5/1. Please respond to Box 65P, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450. WLFD-2BR, 3rd flr, $750/mo + utils inclds refrig, stove & W/D hkup. Whittlesey Ave. Off-stpark. No smoke/pets. Good credit. 2mos sec. Jerry 508-758-6927 WLFD-Yalesville area. Lg. 1BR $900 + Electric. Studio apt, $550/mo. Small complex. Off St. parking, All appl’s, AC, no dogs. Call Don, ERA Property World 203-272-6969 WLFD. Studio Newly renovated, Hdwd flrs, private driveway, No pet 203-284-2077/203-654-6190
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $130 per week plus security.
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
Buy Your First home by Nov. 30th WALLINGFORD-Retail space for rent 1,600 SF +- corner store up and coming downtown location corner of Center Street & William St. 11 Sf/year. Turn Key operation for a tanning salon equipment needed. Near post office, restaurants, banks, town hall, library, police, fire station and more. Contact Anthony Casabianca for details 646 823-5985 Email: tccon@optonline.net
Get $8000 from Uncle Sam! 100% financing still available. *Call or Email for details.
Linda Bohne, 203-715-5518 or linda_bohne@yahoo.com Coldwell Banker Resid. Brokerage
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS YALESVILLE-Hartford Turnpike. Bay for rent. 10ft overhead door, heat & running water avail. Call 203-641-4746
OPEN HOUSES NEW CONSTRUCTION!
WLFD East side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2bath, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car garage, level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $334,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS ARUBA Mariott Ocean Club, fully equipped kit with living and dining area. Accommodates 4 people. Master BR and sleeper sofa. Private balcony overlooking pool and ocean. Jan 3-Jan 10, 2010. $1200/wk. Call 203-250-7511 SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690
OPEN HOUSE SAT & SUN 12-4 84 AVERY AVENUE, MERIDEN 2000SF Contemporary w/walkout bsmt. 3BRs, 2 1/2 baths, spacious kitc, open flr plan. Some amenities incl. granite counters, FP, 2 zone gas heat & C/A, hdwd flrs & jacuzzi. $299,900. 203-213-1219
MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for its program, when you buy one of its homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD Move right in! 3BR, 1 1/2BA Split in Cook Hill area. HW floors, updated kitchen w/stainless appliances. Large level lot. Great for summer picnics. $315,000. Call Fred 203-265-5618
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919 MERIDEN: 1600 Sq. Ft. office, in modern professional building at 1501 East Main St. This well appointed building offers business tenants a great location at an affordable price, which includes all utilities, ample off street parking and convenient to 1-91 and Rt. 15. 203 281-1010 www.cucinelli.com
PLAINVILLE Retail spaces. $350/$550. Utils incld! Avail now! 860-982-7412
MERIDEN 7rm 3BR, 1 1/2b Col. w/enclosed front porch, wood flrs, form DR, remod EIK w/island, FP in LR, FR in LL, some updated windows, patio & 1 car gar, all for $169,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300 MERIDEN Updated & immaculate 3BR Ranch, East side w/lg sunrm, gar, fin LL, HW fls, remod EIK & bath, updated roof & siding, CAIR & more. $189,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300 NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. Warm Winters/ Cool Summers. E-Z Financing Available!! NEW! E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell. 1344 Sq. foot/1.7 acres $89,900 828-247-9966 code 45
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 2, 2009
EDUCATION
HELP WANTED
DISTRICTWIDE SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Grades 1 - 6 DESCRIPTION: ● Supervise Special Education Teachers. ● Supervise Special Ed. Instructional Assistants. ● Attend elementary principals' meetings at Dir. request. ● Gather preliminary budget data for textbooks, software, and instructional materials. ● Make recommendations to Director regarding recruitment of Special Education and Related Services staff. ● Chairs outplacement Planning and Placement Team meetings (PPTs) as requested by Dir. ● Assists principals in supervising the transition of special education students from kindergarten to grade 1 and from grade 6 to grade 7. ● Participates in Student Study Team meetings (SSTs) and/or Student Assistance Model (SAM) meetings. ● Assists in determining the need for new programs and services. ● Coordinates procedures for placement, transfer & termination of students in special ed. programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate will have five (5) years professional experience in a public school system as a teacher of special education with an emphasis on elementary aged students. Candidates should possess Connecticut Certification in Special Education and possess or be eligible for Connecticut Certification endorsement #092. This is a 12 month position; however consideration will be given to qualified candidates requesting a 10 month position. August 1, 2009 EFFECTIVE DATE: CLOSING DATE: April 20, 2009 (4:00 p.m.) TO RECEIVE APPLICATION CONTACT: Cheshire Public Schools Human Resource Dept. 29 Main Street Cheshire CT 06410 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 3 CHAIRS Available for rent for 3 hairstylists. Own your own business. Make your own hours. $450/mo per chair. Call, in North Haven, (203) 927-0043 ARE You Making $1,500.00 + PER WEEK? ALL CASH VENDING! Incredible Income Opportunity! Snack-soda... Minimum $8K To $40K Investment Required. Excellent Quality Machines. 800-962-9189
HELP WANTED
ATTENTION all college students, career changers, experienced educators and paraprofessionals! Find an education job in Arizona! Register Online at: www.teachinaz.com AUTO A/B Tech & Detailer. Foreign car exp. Tech must have tools. Call 203-284-8989, Fax 203-269-1114 AUTO TECH with 10+ yrs exp. Must be ASE Certified. Have skills or be talented enough to do most repairs on all foreign & domestic cars (203) 671-5524 CONCRETE Construction laborer. Exp’d only. Se habla espanol. 203- 537-0624
CNAS NEEDED! Statewide staffing agency All shifts available Min 6 mo experience Drug test required.
1-800-960-1004
Ophthalmology Technician Position Hamden/Branford/Cheshire Experience preferred but not essential. Full Time 40 hrs work week. Candidates must be personable, motivated, reliable, with a friendly, positive attitude, and team spirit is essential. Excellent compensation, benefits & opportunities. Fax resume 203-281-2742
EOE - M/F/V/D
CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:
800-286-6300 ext. 3902 or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check Required
Visit us on the web at NewEnglandHomeCare.com HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CALL CENTER, Customer Service Agent, ambitious, friendly, independent, flexible, M-F, 9-5, Tactical Marketing Solution, 60 Church St, Yalesville, Contact Valerie, 866.299.5096 x112 CARPENTER/Working Supervisor- Knowledge of all building trades. Able to work efficiently and within budget constraints. Out of state travel required/ overnight. Salary depends on experience. Call 203-440-1003 9am-5pm only. CNC PROGRAMMERS MACHINIST with MILLING or LATHE experience. Please send resumes to Mrichter@ctpersonnel.com
COOK - Immediate opening for experienced short order breakfast cook. Apply in person: Guida’s Restaurant, Route 66, Middlefield.
DRIVER Needed for delivery. Part Time. Apply in person 240 Atwater St., Plantsville or call (860) 628-8399. Ask for Rick. DRYWALLER/PAINTER- Experienced only. Able to hang & tape and work unsupervised. Pay depends on experience. Call 203440-1003 9am-5pm only. GARAGE door installer- Two years commercial experience required. Must have clean driving record. Competitive hourly rates and excellent benefits. Call 860-628-2042 to apply GENERAL
GRAND OPENING!! $1000 Sign-on bonus after 30 days of FT work All depts. hiring International co. operates Full Company Training FT & PT work available. Customer Service★Sales Service★Packing
$450-525/WEEK! Call Today! Start Tomorrow!
866-271-9064
Customer Service LogoSportswear.com of Cheshire seeks enthusiastic, caring, “Can Do” customer person with good computer skills for our growing e-commerce company. First shift, full or p/time. Email resume jobs@LogoSportswear.com Do not call.
INFINISTAFF has immediate openings for an Accounting Clerk and an Administrative Assistant. For more information please call 860-223-5100, or come to 456 John Downey Dr in New Britain to apply!
LEGAL ASSISTANT for bankruptcy practice, P/T. Fax resume with salary req. to:
203-284-1495
MYSTERY SHOPPERS Earn Up to $100/day! Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining estab. Exp not req’d. 1-800-378-2859 MYSTERY Shoppers Needed. Earn up to $150 per day. Undercover Shoppers needed to Judge Retail & Dining Establishments Exp Not Required. Call Now 1-877-218-6211
Part Time Early Morning Driver Needed Reliable individual with vehicle needed to make early morning deliveries to contractors and customers of the Record-Journal. Ability to read maps and follow directions a must. Knowledge of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, and Cheshire areas a plus. Please apply in person between the hours of 10:00am -2:00pm Monday Friday to:
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Part Time Early Morning Driver Needed Reliable individual with vehicle needed to make early morning deliveries to contractors and customers of the Record-Journal. Ability to read maps and follow directions a must. Knowledge of Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, and Cheshire areas a plus. Please apply in person between the hours of 10:00am -2:00pm Monday Friday to:
Record-Journal Circulation Department 75 S. Colony St Meriden, CT
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING COMPANY LOOKING FOR:
3rd SHIFT UTILITY PERSON (Must Speak English) Clean working environment. Includes Medical Benefits, Vacation, Holiday and Retirement Fund. Please Apply:
All Molded Plastics Co. 3 (B) Fairfield Blvd. Wallingford, CT 06492 From 9AM- 3PM Monday-Friday
PRINCIPAL (Elementary) Wallingford Public Schools is seeking highly qualified instructional leaders for the position of Elementary School Principal. Salary: $119,729. A sixth year degree with a major in education administration and a valid CT administrative certification (092) required. Position to begin on or about July 1, 2009. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2009. Contact Dale Wilson Superintendent of Schools at (203) 949-6510 for an application and information.
Reporter Experienced part-time news reporter wanted for weekly community newspaper. Must be able to write news and features. Photography experience a plus. Flexible, 32-hour per week work schedule. Includes some nights and weekends. Send cover letter, resume and clippings to:
news@ northhavencitizen.com or to: The North Haven Citizen 460 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473
Record-Journal Circulation Department 75 S. Colony St Meriden, CT
WAITRESS/BARTENDER (m/f)P/T, F/T. Apply in person: Violi’s Restaurant at Hunter Golf Course. (203) 639-4830
REAL ESTATE APPRAISERCertified and FHA approved. Full or part time. For busy local office. Call (203) 239-1988 ABC Appraisal Inc.
Always a sale in Marketplace
HELP WANTED
Sales/Customer Service Manager Rapidly expanding Central CT Manufacturing firm is seeking a Sales/Customer Service manager. Applicants must have a strong sense of urgency, a professional demeanor, and solid organizing and communication skills. Must have 5 years experience in sales, quoting, and CRM in metal manufacturing. Traveling may be required.
Quality Inspector 1st Shift Experienced inspector needed to perform 1st article, 1st piece, in-process & final inspections. Competent with standard measuring equipment, Video CMM a plus. Knowledge of GD&T required, experience with ISO 9001:2000 and SPC helpful. Must be organized with documentation and use of established procedures. Min. 5 yrs experience. We offer excellent benefits and wages. Serious and Qualified Applicants Only! Apply in person, fax resume to
203-269-1357 Or email jobs@componenteng.com
Component Engineers Inc. 108 N. Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 EOE
Screenprint Apparel Growing e-commerce co. seeks enthusiastic and reliable screenprinter with “Can Do” attitude. First shift, full or p/time. Email resume to: jobs@LogoSportswear.com or fill out application at: 500 Cornwall Ave Cheshire headquarters
Stepping up to a bigger bike? Sell the smaller one with a Marketplace ad.
Part Time Telemarketing, daytime and early evening hours. Experience a plus, but we will train the right person. Excellent pay. Call Kevin O’Malley (203) 699-4610 between 12 and 8PM.
H.D. Segur, Inc. P.O. Box 400 Cheshire, CT 06410 E.O.E. No Walk-Ins
THIRD SHIFT MANUFACTURING Metal working manufacturer starting 3rd shift, require CNC setup and operators for lathes, machining centers and Swissturns. Will train on 1st/2nd shift. Send resume or apply in person:
Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457 Fax: 860-632-1699 Email eotoole@cshore.com
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
IT’S SO CONVENIENT! Pay for your RecordJournal Marketplace ad with your credit card. For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discove r & American Express. Just call (203) 238-1953 to place your Marketplace ad and have your credit card # ready for the advisor.
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ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER Part time person to work with payables and receivables in very busy friendly office. Must be able to work with computer programs and have office exp. Apply in person Kitchen Cabinet Outlet, 931 Queen St, Southington
MEDICAL CAREERS
HELP WANTED
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Thursday, April 2, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 A TO Z REMOVAL Free estimates. Garages, attics, basements, brush, pools, decks, etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106
ATTORNEYS
Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
CARPENTRY
P&M CUSTOM HOMES GENERAL CONTRACTOR Additions, Decks, Remodeling & More! Licensed & Ins. Call 203-238-3095. CT #574930 P-MBuilders.Com
JT CONSTRUCTION One call does it all. No job too big, no job too small. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
DECKS HANDYMAN Services Residential & Commercial Improvements & Repairs. No Job Is Too Small. 20 Yrs Exp Certified Home Inspector Call Stephen Roberts (203) 440-3008 CT Reg. #605687 MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
DUMPSTERS
HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 860621-4295. After 5 - 860-424-1177
DECKS CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033
ZK Construction ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY ● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs
Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212
15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060
GARAGE DOORS
ROOFING AND SIDING We are professional roofers. New roof, re-roof, tear off roof We fix leaks. No job too small! HIC # 0610788 yumbla@sbcglobal.net 203-715-7154 203-715-1275 REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com
LANDSCAPING
Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871
RWL CONST. SERVICES RON LIGAS - 35 YRS EXP. Garage doors & openers installed CT Reg. #622764 860-349-6873
HANDYPERSONS
NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN LLC - Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT reg #611858. Matt 860-877-2549
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
JT CONSTRUCTION One call does it all. No job too big, no job too small. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033
MATTSON
CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR
HOME IMPROVEMENT Free est. Quality. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459
centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372
HOUSE CLEANING
GUTTERS
DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045
HANDYPERSONS
ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Family operated customer friendly house cleaning services. Reasonable rates, insured, free estimates. Call 203-687-1347 TRUSTWORTHY and Professional Housecleaners Great rates, free est. Refs . Call Agnes (860) 632-7174 or 860-518-5357
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325 HANDYMAN Services Residential & Commercial Improvements & Repairs. No Job Is Too Small. 20 Yrs Exp Certified Home Inspector Call Stephen Roberts (203) 440-3008 CT Reg. #605687
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655
LANDSCAPING GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Spring clean-up. Quick, courteous service. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 EL SOL Spring clean-up, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Comm/Res. Accepting new accounts. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877 STUMP GRINDING Multiple stump discounts. Fully ins. Call Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding 203-704-0821 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, landscape work, mulching and irrigartion service. 203-631-7444 Lic, fully insured. Reg #563805 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups. Full lawn maintenance. Comm. & Res. Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 A & A Lawn Care-Spring cleanups, hedge trimming, tree, shrub, debris removal #584101 Free estimates. Jim 203-237-6638
Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118 GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now
INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICE, LLC- Now accepting new comm. & res. accts. Parking lot sweeping. Spring cleanups. 203-537-7060 CT #615483 A KYLE LANDSCAPING Affordable lawn care in Meriden/ Wlfd. Lic & ins. CT Reg #622733. Call for est (860) 637-7294 RICK’S AFFORDABLE-Comm/ resid Mowing. Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-6302642 or 203-530-4447. JG LANDSCAPING LLC CT Reg # 580999. Services: Patios, Stone Walls, Spring Clean Ups. 203-265-5227
LAWN & GARDEN MATT D. Lawn Mowing. Affordable, dependable. 15 years experience. Will beat any quote. (860) 302-0990
PEST CONTROL RIDOFBUGS.COM Got pests? Need Help? 203-265-7328/860-426-1040 CENTURION EXTERMINATING
PLUMBING DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane. Plumbing, heating. Quality work Low rates. Accepting Major Credit cards. Lic. #0283401 #0389224 203-379-8944
POWER WASHING THE POWERWASHING KINGS Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICE, LLC Powerwashing & gutter cleaning. 203-537-7060 CT #615483
ROOFING
MASONRY RH MASONRY SERVICES ALL YOUR MASONRY NEEDS. Stone walls, patios, walkways, pool decks, fireplaces, etc. Fully Lic & insured. Call for free estimates 860-483-0139 #584436 JOHN Biafore and Son Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 549071 (203) 537-3572 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577
AMERICAN MASONRY Veneer (Brick, Stone, Block), Concrete, stucco, steps/stairs, repair. Free est. 203-982-3087 or 203-755-9469 CT Reg #577098 ROCKY Construction Mason Contractor. General Masonry. Patios, Stairs, Retaining Walls, Chimneys, Brick, Block, Stone. Basement repairs. Any size job. Work guraranteed. Free estimates. lic & ins. Ct# 618008. 203768-4789 Fax 860-274-1419 CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223 JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
SERVICES OFFERED RIDOFBUGS.COM Got pests? Need Help? 203-265-7328/860-426-1040 CENTURION EXTERMINATING COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES, office cleaning & maintenance since 1984. Owner operated, free estimate. 203-237-8512.
SIDING
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
SZYMASZEK CONSTRUCTION Siding, windows, decks, additions. Patios, walks & light excavating. CT#601880 (203) 996-3272
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions. ROOFING AND SIDING We are professional roofers. New roof, re-roof, tear off roof We fix leaks. No job too small! HIC # 0610788 yumbla@sbcglobal.net 203-715-7154 203-715-1275
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521
Empire Construction, LLC Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
FIDERIO & SONS
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-269-0135 SCREENED Top Soil. Picked up or delivered. 860-681-3991
TREE SERVICES GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE
Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★
IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365
★★★★★★★★
60ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
203-272-4216
C&M CONSTRUCTION MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Rms from $75. Exteriors from $899. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
203-272-4216
MDV Painting, int/ext, custom painting at competitive prices. Mark (203) 269-8309. CT Reg #0622739
SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460
DAN - The Painter Man. Great work - best prices. CT Reg #0678307. Insured. (203) 376-8023
To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
SERVICES OFFERED
CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
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Visit with Ken Bergeron, Kensington’s own Vegetarian chef Saturday, April 4th from 11:30 am-2 pm for Free Samples and Recipes.
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