4-28-2011BerlinCitizen by Ryan Millner

The Berlin

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Volume 15, Number 17

Thursday, April 28, 2011

New report details changes in Berlin’s growth

Vacation magic

By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Citizen photos by Olivia L. Lawrence

Performer Danny Magic sends one of his assistants into the audience to help with a magic trick during an appearance at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library last week. At right, Danny has trouble keeping money from burning a hole in his wallet. The show was part of special events held at the library during school vacation week. For more photos of vacation fun around town go to page 10.

The median age of Berlin residents is 43. Median household income is just over $80,000. The town’s predicted growth rate out to 2015 is 1.5 percent. That data comes from the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. which has just released the latest metrics to its town profiles. These profiles detail demographic, economic, housing, education and workplace data for Connecticut’s municipalities. The full report is available

Town report: Animal adoption rates near 100 percent By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

The Town’s Annual Report for 2010 is out and this year the focus is on the new Berlin Animal Control Facility, 600 Christian Lane, that opened in 2010. The first “guest” to arrive was Baxter, a long haired Chihuahua, found on Baxter Avenue, adopted by a Berlin family who had another dog from the Berlin pound. Baxter is just one of several stories detailed in the annual report and represents See Adoption, page 21

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at www.cerc.com/TownProfiles/default.asp. Based in Rocky Hill, CERC is a nonprofit corporation and public-private partnership that “provides objective research, marketing and economic development resources consistent with making Connecticut a more competitive business environment.” Dale Shannon, CERC’s senior economist, said data is collected from a variety of places and it varies slightly from the U.S. Census Bureau figures. Private data ven-

See Report, page 9

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 28, 2011

Man admits to computer crime made a warrant arrest of Ryans, 26, of 69 Imperial Drive, Manchester. Ryans’ employer claimed he had stolen 75 high-end, cellular Smartphones from the business by making at least 20 fraudulent inventory computer adjustments. Ryans is alleged to have used other fellow employees’ names when making the adjustments in an effort to deflect attention away from him. He was charged with first-

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admitted receiving in excess of $17,000 from the sale of the stolen cellular phones. The Wireless Zone estimated the retail cost and subsequent loss of their merchandise to

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degree larceny by common scheme, 20 counts of fifth-degree computer crime (misuse of computer system information) and 20 counts of thirddegree identity theft. In an interview with investigators, Ryans admitted selling the stolen Smartphones to individuals he met through Internet contact. He

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Berlin police have arrested Jason Ryans, former employee of The Wireless Zone, 544 D e m i n g Road, for 20 counts of Ryans computer crime and 20 counts of identity theft. The Berlin Police Department reports that on April 13, Berlin police detectives

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Thursday, April 28, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

Ken’s Cards collects business milestone By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Ken’s Cards & Collectibles achieved a milestone most businesses never do: A 10-

year anniversary. Ken Asal’s hobby shop, located at 201 New Britain Road, reached the decade mark April 14. “There hasn’t been a single day in 10 years that I said

‘I don’t feel like going to work today’ — even during tough times,” said Asal, of Berlin.

See Milestone, page 16

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School News

Scholastic achievements

McGee Middle School has added the following students

to its second quarter honor roll. The names were inadvertently omitted from the original list.

Superior honors Grade 8 – Michelle Reinert, Anthony Sisti. Grade 7 – Cheyenne T. Inturri, Madeline N. Jenkins,

Xavier honor roll

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Xavier High School announced the names of local students named to the third quarter honor roll. High Honors Jason P. Corriveau, Peter J. Dovidaitis, Ryan J. Gadea of Berlin. Honors Jeremy D. Dilzer, Nicholas V. Zoccoli of Berlin; Colin J. Cunningham of East Berlin; Matthew S. Pastuszak of Kensington.

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its class reunion for Saturday, Oct. 22. The committee is looking for the following classmates: Melanie Joanne Benoit, Patricia Mary Bouchard Tipton, Carol Rankin Byrne, Ronald Allen Campbell, Steven Henry Craig, Leroy Henry Favrow, Bonnie Marianne Freer, Georgeane Helen Fusaro George, Judith Cecilla Gill, Jane Elizabeth Hazlett Fish Butler, Joan Eve Kairis, Barbara Ann Landry, Suzanne Yale Lord Hovell (or Howell), Kay McKay Melder, Janice Ann Meehan Robinson, Thomas Joseph Perkins Trant, Joan Barbara Pernal Gorski, Linda Ann Petruccelli, Ross William Randolph, Mark Recor, Ronald Henry Robalewski,

Berlin High School Class of 1961 has scheduled

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Allison G. Souza. Outstanding honors Grade 8 – Dylan Stetson. Grade 7 – Victoria Giaccone.

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with the Ambassador Program. In addition, Dornfried is active with the Red Cross, Berlin’s Lion’s Club and VFW.

Robert B. Dornfried Sr. of Berlin was named The Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain General campus Volunteer of the Year during National Healthcare Volunteer Week. Dornfried volunteers as a patient escort at the hospital.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 28, 2011

April 28

Thursday

Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Community Center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. Girls Golf – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Timberlin, 3 p.m.

Friday

Baseball – BHS vs. Platt at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Wethersfield at Wethersfield, 3:45 p.m. Softball – BHS vs. Platt at Meriden, 3:45 p.m. Girls Track and Field – BHS vs. Fermi, Newington, away, 3:45 p.m. Girls Lacrosse – BHS vs. Conrad, Sage Park, 7 p.m.

Saturday

ily. For more information, call (860) 827-9064. Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Spring Fling – A Juried Craft Show is at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call (860) 8283637. Send us your calendar news:

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Pet Adoptathon 2011 – The Friends of Berlin Animal Control will participate in the North Shore Animal League Adoptathon 2011, scheduled for Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Adoptive families

Monday

Healthy meal planning – Kensington Naturopathic Medical Center has scheduled a free discussion on healthy meal planning for Monday, May 2. Groups are welcome. For more informa-

tion and to register, call (860) 829-0707. Baseball – BHS vs. Bulkeley High School at Colts Park, Hartford, 3:45 p.m. Softball – BHS vs. Bulkeley at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Boys Tennis – BHS vs. Maloney at home, 3:45 p.m. Boys Golf – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Wampanoag, 3 p.m. Girls Golf – BHS vs. Simsbury at Simsbury Farms, 3 p.m.

Tuesday

All Night Grad Party – The Berlin High School All Night Graduation Party is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Willard Elementary School. All Night Grad Party Decorating – The 2011 All Night Graduation Party Decorating committee meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Willard Elementary School.

See Calendar, page 12

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Tag sale – St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled a tag sale for Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the church at 68 Main St., East Berlin. Earth Day celebration – The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., has scheduled a celebration of Earth Day for Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free of charge and includes several programs for the entire fam-

Twister is a gorgeous, marmalade, Siamese mix. His owner is going into a nursing home and can no longer take care of him. He is shy at first meeting but warms up quickly. Twister is very good with other cats. Twister is at PetSmart in Plainville and is looking forward to meeting you Sunday, May 1 at Adoptathon 2011 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information about Twister or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287.

may view the beautiful, friendly cats that are looking for their permanent homes on Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m.; on Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Golf tournament – The 6th annual Berlin High School Baseball Golf Outing is scheduled for Sunday, May 1 at Timberlin Golf Course. Shotgun start begins at 12:15 p.m. Outing includes golf, cart, lunch and dinner. For more information, contact Hank Matuszak at (860) 829-2281 or Jim Barnes at (860) 2988. All proceeds benefit Berlin High School baseball.

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The librarian at Berlin High School has been awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship for a three week summer program on Mark Twain. David Scannell, library media specialist at BHS was selected from a national pool of applicants for a summer program focusing on a pair of Mark Twainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books: Roughing It and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court. The program is entitled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mark Twain Scannell and the Culture of Progress.â&#x20AC;? The three week program begins in July and splits its time between two locales. First, Scannell will travel to Virginia City Nev. to work with Roughing It. Then, he returns to the Mark Twain House in Hartford to work with A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court. According to the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prospectus, the books will be examined â&#x20AC;&#x153;within the broad themes of industrialization, technological innovation, territorial expansion, and imperialism which transformed 19th century America.â&#x20AC;? At each site, the group of 16 participants will work with the top experts in Twain studies, make use of original documents and manuscripts, and visit locations where Twain lived and wrote. Scannell, taught English at BHS beginning in 1980, and has served as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s librarian for the past three years. He said he hopes to bring back to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a richer context for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studies of 19th century Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society and literatureâ&#x20AC;? and to use this summer experience to further integrate the library into the total high school curriculum.

Pet Adoptathon 2011 The Friends of Berlin Animal Control plans to participate in the North Shore Animal League Adoptathon 2011 on Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at PetSmart, 278 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Adoptive families may view the beautiful, friendly cats that are looking for their permanent homes on Friday, April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. or by appointment at (860) 828-5287.

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Superintendent of Schools David Erwin hosted a day of instructional rounds at McGee Middle School for the Superintendents’ Network last month. The Erwin group is one of two superintendents’ networks under the auspices of the Connecticut Center for School Change. The site visit included superintendents from more than 10 other districts (such as East Hartford, Norwich, Granby, Stamford, Fairfield, Southington) and also a visiting professor from Harvard University: Lee Teitel, one of two experts from Harvard who work with the network. “We focus on one thing,” Erwin said of the daylong instructional rounds. The group study is a chance to focus on classroom techniques, student progress and any concerns about what may be interfering with that progress. Principal Scott Ratchford and Board of Education President Gary Brochu also participated. The Superintendents’ Network is a clinical study group of superintendents guided by Harvard University professors, Teitel and Richard F. Elmore, who focus on improving instructional practice.

The 26 superintendents currently participating in the two networks represent geographically and demographically diverse districts: twelve of the superintendents are women; three are African-American; one is Latino. A group of 12 met for the Berlin rounds. According to information provided by the CCSC, the group helps break down the isolationism of superintendents, and individual districts, and promotes sharing and peer support. Superintendents meet throughout the year to discuss ways to improve student achievement and connect Elmore’s theoretical work about accountability, distributed leadership and professional development to their actual practice.

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Berlin Police in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Agency is conducting the second annual “Take Back” initiative to remove expired and unused prescription drugs from homes on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall, 240 Kensington Rd. Last year Berlin’s efforts collected 86 pounds of drugs. The service is free and anonymous and no questions will be asked. Residents can drop the drugs in a curbside box without getting out of their vehicle. The initiative seeks to prevent increased pill abuse, theft and environmental problems. This national initiative will provide an opportunity for the public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. Unused medicine that is flushed down the drain can result in contamination of groundwater and surface water. For more information, contact Lt. Jim Gosselin at (860) 828-7184.

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The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Main and Peck Streets, has scheduled its annual tag sale for Saturday, June 11. The Society is looking for donations for this event. Items can be brought to the museum on Saturdays between 1 and 4 p.m. No clothing or electronic equipment. For more information, call the museum at (860) 828-5114 or Kate and Steve Kearns at (860) 828-1891.

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dors, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Policy and Management, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Education, Department of Labor and Department of Justice, the American Community Survey (a program in conjunction with the census bureau), towns and economic development resources all contribute to the town profiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The CERC Connecticut Town Profiles is the only succinct two page summary of current demographic, economic, housing, municipal government fiscal, education and labor force data for all 169 municipalities in the state of Connecticut,â&#x20AC;? said Alissa DeJonge, director of research at CERC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide this data as a service to economic development professionals, municipal officials and policy makers to assist in future growth strategies, planning and decision making.â&#x20AC;? The latest data (2010) shows Berlin remains predominantly white, with 18,991 of its 20,195 residents identified as such. The next largest racial group is Asian/Pacific with 526 residents. There are 7,448 households and of the the existing housing stock (2009), nearly 85 per-

cent are single units. There are 9,912 male residents and 10,283 female. About 20 percent of the population is over 50. The 2015, projected population growth, is 21,794 residents. Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s median household income, of $80,461, compares favorably to county and state figures of $60,177 and $65,686, respectively. The median price of a house (2009) was $285,000. There are 729 work places and a labor force of 11,694. Total employment is 12,094. Library services have a total of 130,000 volumes with a circulation rate of just over 10 books per capita (2010). The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;equalized net See Report, page 11

Rotary fundraiser The New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club has scheduled a fundraiser to benefit their Literacy Programs and Initiatives throughout the New Britain and Berlin areas. The event, billed as the Rhythm Rousers Swing Dance Performance Group and Stardust Dancers, is planned for Saturday, April 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hospital for Special Careâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research & Education Center, 370 Osgood Avenue, New Britain. The evening includes a performance of Swing of the 1930s and 1940s, including the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston, Balboa and Shag as well as ballroom dancing, including the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha and Rumba. Lessons will be available for those who are interested. Tickets include dinner, wine tasting and a silent auction. For more information, cost and tickets, call (860) 356-8256.

Lions annual tasting May 14 The Berlin Lions Charities, with Berlin Spirits, has scheduled the third annual Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser for Saturday, May 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Berlin fairgrounds. Musical entertainment will be provided by Locomotion, a Connecticut horn band. All proceeds benefit the Berlin Lions Charities, which include Fidelco Guide dogs, CRIS Radio, Gaylord Hospital, The Hospital for Special Care for New Britain, Berlin Food Pantry, The Red Cross, JDRF, the Volunteer Fire Departments, educational scholarships, Berlin Upbeat and The Berlin Cancer Relay for Life. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Berlin Spirits, 118 Main St. (860) 346-4877; Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marketplace, 45 Chamberlain Hwy. (860) 828-4157 or from any Lions member.

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School was not in session last week, so kids around town were out and about taking part in all their favorite activities: a stop at DQ, the movies, special library programs, skateboarding, Frisbee, and pick-up basketball games.

The Kensington-Berlin Rotary Club has scheduled its annual Charity Golf Tournament for June 15 at Timberlin Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Berlin High School Scholarships. The tournament is open to the public with a noon shotgun start. Registration includes golf, hole-in-one contests, beverages and snacks, a free gift bag, lunch and dinner. The hole-in-one will give players the opportunity to win a Ford F-150. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Ryan Zelek at (860) 9445222 or ryan@newenglandsafety.net.

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The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Ave., has scheduled a bus trip to the Bronx Zoo for Saturday, May 21. Bus leaves Hungerford at 8 a.m. to return at 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration and payment is required by May 6. Cost includes transportation, zoo admission and access to exhibits. For more information and cost, call (860) 827-9064.

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Former BHS athlete in accident Ryan Lee, a 2009 graduate of Berlin High School, was struck by a taxi in Manhattan Sunday and sustained serious injuries. At press time, The Citizen was unable to confirm additional information regarding the incident or condition of the Long Island University sophomore. For updates go to www.berlincitizen.com. Lee, 19, a popular, two-sport athlete during his years at BHS, competed in golf and basketball. He continued his golf career at LIU. Berlin High School boys golf coach John Line expressed shock regarding Lee’s hospitalization. News of the incident was reported in the media and, online, Facebook friends offered support as word spread. “This is not an easy thing for the team, obviously,” said Line. “He (Lee) has been at the course from time to time this spring, and is part of the fabric at Timberlin.” As a high school senior, Lee was one of the top golfers in the state. As a junior, he helped lead the Redcoats to a state championship. “At matches, Ryan was fiercely competitive and enjoyed the competition. He was a good sport about it, but he was intense,” Line said. — Nick Carroll

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Drop-ins welcome. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Guests are invited to attend any meeting. For information, call Elaine Pavasaris at (860) 4639193. Boys Track and Field – BHS vs. Bristol Central at home, 3:45 p.m. Boys Golf – BHS vs. Bulkeley at Goodwin Park, 3 p.m. Girls Track and Field –

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Berlin resident Bob LaMontagne, who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, takes a moment to pose with his fiancée, Marianne Sniadack also of Berlin, at the 2011 Travelers Walk MS on the campus of the University of Connecticut in West Hartford. LaMontagne and Sniadack are members of the Bobby’s Walk fundraising team. The team has raised $1,900, so far, exceeding the original team goal of $1,500. More than 9,100 participants stepped out for the 2011 Travelers Walk MS, presented by North American Power, at 10 sites statewide, April 10, and in Westport, April 3. To date the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter has raised $1.1 million toward its goal of raising $1.4 million to help advance research and provide local programs and services for people in the state living with multiple sclerosis. Walk MS fundraising continues through Friday, May 20. For more information or to donate, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org. Check us out: www.berlincitizen.com

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Forever Young Club The Forever Young Club has scheduled its annual Healing Mass for Tuesday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. All parishioners of Sacred Heart Church and St. Paul Church are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served in Father Carroll Hall after

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Berlin history Wednesday, May 11 – Cathy Nelson is scheduled to repeat the presentation of Berlin in the Civil War at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Wednesday, June 8 - Mary Donohue of the CT Department of Tourism is scheduled to share her research about the Berlin Turnpike, know during the 1950s as “gasoline alley” at 7 p.m. (This program was originally scheduled in May.) Spring author series Monday, May 23 – Dr. Robert Rackliffe, pediatrician and author at 7 p.m. From Bombs to Babies is a memoir by retired New Britain pediatrician Dr. Rackliffe, describing his 54 years of practice. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve seat. Tuesday, June 7 – Author Jerry Labriola at 7 p.m. Labriola is the author of seven mystery novels and co-author (with renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee) of several case-history titles. He plans to discuss his latest book, Scent of Danger. Please contact the library at (860) 828-7125.

Cecil Stewart Ashworth, 82, of Kensington, the beloved husband of Eleanor (Seagrave) Ashworth for 56 years, went to be with the Lord April 14, 2011 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Holden, Mass., the son of the late George and the late Florence (Heap) Ashworth, he graduated from Hartford Public High School and E.C. Goodwin Technical School, served in the U.S. Army in World War II in occupational Japan as an M.P., and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a machinist at Fafnir Bearing Company in Newington for

and nephews. Services were held April 18, 2011 at Kensington Congregational Church. Burial with full military honors was in West Lane Cemetery, Kensington. Donations in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Avenue, Kensington 06037. Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington, assisted the family with arrangements.

32 years. A member of Kensington Congregational Church for 50 years, served as usher and deacon, and was chairman for the volunteers at the Friendship Center for 24 years, and a founding member of V.F.W. Post 10732. In his younger days he liked camping, taking trips, and swimming. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Ben Vinci of Kensington; his son William Ashworth and Laurie Mancini of Andover; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Michael, Lucian, and Anthony Vinci of Kensington and Carly and Billy Ashworth of Andover; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and William Hammick of Plantsville and Betty and Leroy Fredette of Granby, Mass. and many nieces

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A chat with the new state senator

State Senator Terry Gerratana, representing District 6 (New Britain, Berlin and part of Farmington) was at The Berlin Citizen, last week for an informal meeting with residents. A Democrat, the senator was elected in a special election in February when she replaced former Senator Donald DeFronzo who served from 2003-2010. Several town officials, including Mayor Adam Salina, stopped by. Gerratana spoke with about two dozen visitors and conversations touched on a variety of topics. A 75 year-old woman talked about her struggles living on a small retirement income with taxes rising. A 14 yearold student discussed her plans to become a marine biologist. A teacher offered her perspective on education. One man asked about the status of union concessions and another wanted to know

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Julianna Spring, 14, has her picture taken with state Senator Terry Gerratana. Julianna attends the Regional Vocational Agricultural Center in Southington. She was at The Citizen event with her mother, Jackie Spring. what government was doing to keep business in the state. The senator made notes and took phone numbers from those with requests.

Gerratana said the meet and greet event was energizing and that she would look into holding regular meetings in Berlin.

Government Meetings

Thursday, April 28 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Town Council, Town Hall Council Cham-

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Poetry Month inspires youngsters’ lyrical side The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library recently sponsored a poetry contest for children in grades one through six in recognition of National Poetry Month. Established by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month has been celebrated since 1996. The academy states its concept as a chance “to widen the attention of individuals and the media—to the art of poetry, to living poets, to our complex poetic heritage, and to poetry books and journals of wide aesthetic range and concern. We hope to increase the visibility and availability of poetry in popular culture while acknowledging and celebrating poetry’s ability to sustain itself in the many places where it is practiced and appreciated.” The winning poems are below, there were also the following Honorable Mentions: Maddie Holt, grade 3; Alex Halkias, grade 4; Sierra Villella, grade 4; Emilia Miloszewski, grade 4; Jenna Eve Santana, grade 5. In keeping with the library’s and academy’s goal to “introduce more Americans to the pleasures of reading poetry,” The Citizen is pleased to publish the following winning entries in the library’s poetry contest. Tsunami by Kate Rochette Grade 4 Silently slithering down the path Soaring over head. Swooping down on the city Swirling wild all around Finally, Slowing, Down And finally falling asleep Shhh don’t wake it up! Waves by Siobhan Dornfried Grade 4 Silver foams fingers, Crawl up the sand. Sea mist, Cooling my face, Better than a fan. Shiney blue, Ocean waves, Crashing behind, like a train. Suddenly the ocean, sucks them up the cycle happens, again.

The rushing of the water by Emma Klepacki grade 4 The water was rushing, zipping, zooming. The branches were breaking, cracking, snapping. The wind was howling, blowing, knowing that a storm was coming. The thunder was yelling, booming, growling. The rain was tapping, falling, dripping. The lightning was stinging, electrifying, knowing a storm was coming. Comparison and Beauty by Jillian Rose Santana grade 3 Fairies can blossom and look so flutterful But you can blossom and look so Beautiful

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Adoption Continued from page 1 the kind of success animal control has had — with help from Friends of Berlin Animal Control — in placing animals. The Annual Town Report was issued earlier this month, for the budget hearing, and copies are now available at Town Hall, the Parks and Recreation department and the Town Clerk’s office. The town’s adoption rate for dogs is nearly 95 percent, with more than half of the approximately 75 animals, impounded annually, returned to their owners. Only a handful are euthanized and this is due to temperment or illness. The rest are adopted. Each year about 80 cats are impounded, but in this case, few are redeemed by their owners — less than one. About 60 are adopted. Many cats are found dead or severely injured, often hit by a car, and those must be euthanized. The adoption rate for the remaining cats is 99 percent. A section of the report, called “Happy Tails”, de-

Poetry Continued from page 20 A Floating Lily Pad by Maizie King Grade 2 A lily pad floats down a stream. The lily pad had a dream. I want to have a flower friend right on top of me. What a sight that would be! I fall down the water fall and, me oh my, what did I see? I see a flower bud right on top of me. I was not blue for my dream had come true!

Pookie scribes pets who found a home through adoption. Champ, who is seen on the town report cover, is a Lab mix that was rescued in a parking lot on a cold day. He only weighed 37 pounds. A golf ball-sized tumor was removed from his front paw. Eventually, Champ was adopted by a teacher from Massachusetts. “More Tails” is about town employees and animals they’ve adopted. John and Antoinette Pajor, who work in maintenance and community services respectively, adopted Chessie from the Berlin shelter. “She still loves to look out from underneath the covers,” they said. Dorothy Chase, at the Berlin Water Control office, adopted Oliver, also from the Berlin shelter. Oliver “is now living like a king,” Chase said. The report details the life of dogs and cats who find themselves at the Berlin facility. Dogs get regular exercise

Spring by Laura Stella Martin Grade 1 Spring is awesome because it is fun! It is fun because you get to play in the sun You can play tag in the sun. You can play lots and lots of games in the sun.

Tiger to help prevent “cage syndrome” and to give them a chance to socialize and get basic training. Adopting families are provided a leash, collar and video about caring and training dogs. As recommended by an animal behaviorist, a radio is left on for the animals. Cat adoptions have tripled in recent years with off-site adoption arranged by FOBAC. Petsmart and Labieniec’s Feed and Grain Store are two of the places where animals are showcased. FOBAC pays for some veterinary expense and helps publicize the animal for adoption. People interested in adopting are asked to fill out a questionare and for a veterinarian reference, among other information. “Our goal is that the adoption be a good match for both the adopter and the animal,” according to staff. Those interested in adopting can make an apointment with animal control officers by calling (860) 828-7055. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Sunday and holidays, the facility is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pets looking for homes are also shown on adoptapet.com and petfinder.com. Check us out: www.berlincitizen.com

WholeBody Health Center, 363 New Britain Rd., recently donated over $900 to the Connecticut Humane Society and the Fox Memorial Clinic. Proceeds from the WholeBody Health Center’s Nutrition Response Testing program made the donation possible. Pictured are Dr. Donald Piccoli, chiropractic physician with Alicia Wright of the Connecticut Humane Society.

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Members of Brownie Scout Troop 66442 recently visited the Connecticut Humane Society to learn about compassion, respect and responsibility towards animals. The scouts donated items, including food and bedding, to the shelter as a thank you for the tour. Scouts pictured are Anna Sarrazin, Olivia Cyr, Cora Derewonko, Ashlynn Montanez, Jillian Santana, Emma Norton, Marie Riley, Maria Butrimas, Maddie Holt, Jessica Weber, Alex Kumm and Jenna Smalley.

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Freshly Squeezed The Furors The Ivory Bills Eran Troy Danner The Stratford Survivors The Reducers Echo & Drake The Stepkids

Shuttle Bus Service:

John Fries & The Heat The Sawtelles Plume Giant Heirlooms The Zambonis

Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (buses will leave Hubbard Park after the fireworks) Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Handicap Parking: Westfield Meriden-Chamberlain Highway Entrance Handicap accessible vans will bring you to the center of activities. Buses and vans from health care facilities with multiple riders will be allowed access into the park. All events are handicap accessible.

The Food Tent Stage

The Food Tent Stage 10:30-11:30 12:00-1:30 2:00-3:00 3:30-4:30 5:00-6:00 6:30-7:30

Westfield Meriden - JC Penney/Sears Deck Platt High School - Coe Avenue Wilcox Technical School - Coe Avenue The Hub - State & Pratt Streets

Chico & Friends The Gonkus Brothers The Church Street Revue River City Slim & The Zydeco Hogs Raise The Rent Caravan Of Thieves

The Band Shell Stage 12:45-1:30 Surge Chamber 2:00-2:45 The Frank Critelli Band 3:15-4:00 The Manchurians 4:30-5:15 Columbia Fields 5:45-6:30 Kicking Daisies 7:00-8:30 Jimmy Hat Dave Hogan plays 2 songs on each stage Saturday

10:00-11:00 11:30-12:30 1:00-2:00 2:30-3:30 4:00-5:00

Tommy Lourdes Just Friends The River Street Band The Shinolas Kelli, Sean & Wayne

There is no Parking in Hubbard Park during the weekend of the Festival Illegally parked vehicles are subject to towing/fines

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The Band Shell Stage 11:45-12:30 691 1:00-1:45 The Michael Cleary Band 2:00-2:45 Ticket To Ride (featuring members of Abbey Road) 3:30-4:45 The McLovins

Forty non-profit food vendors are on-site ready to serve your favorite food, from Fried Dough to Brownie Sundaes. Over the years, profits made from the sale of these culinary delights has allowed these groups to return over $125,000.00 dollars back into the local community These dollars support the efforts of their organizations throughout the year.

The shuttle drops you off in the center of all activities! There are more than 600,001 daffodils in bloom during the festival and activities for the entire family. So, bring the family and enjoy all that Meriden’s 33rd Annual Daffodil Festival has to offer!

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or visit our website at www.daffodilfest.com Dates and times are subject to change.

Stop by and support the area’s non profit groups. All proceeds go back into the community. Enjoy the great food and friendly atmosphere while listening to continuous music on the food tent stage. Food Served Organization Food Served Apple Fritters Cotton Candy Steak & Cheese Subs Fried Dough - Roasted Peanuts Fried Dough Pretzels, Italian Wedding Soup, Rib Sandwich, Kielbasa & Kraut Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Fries Sausage & Pepper Grinders, Sno-Cones, Clam Fritters Donuts & Baked Potatoes Shish Kebabs (Pinchos), BBQ Chicken & Grilled Steak Carne Asada King Size Churros, Onion Rings, Fried Pickle Chips, Fried Jalapenos Ice Pops, Espresso Coffee Coolata, Fruit Smoothies, Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Drizzle Peanut Butter Bars, Popcorn Flavored Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Cannoli’s, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Sandwiches Kettle Korn Brownie Sundaes, Fruit Cup, Italian Ice Chicken Wings

Beat the Street NGDOM St. Mary’s Men’s Club Mt. Mist Alumni Association Meriden YMCA Seals Swim Team Amici Della Vigna We The People St. Andrews Church Meriden Rotary Club Meriden Turner Society Meriden Republicans Gus Robotics Props & Paints Maloney HS New Dimensions St. Joseph School

Downhill Chillers, Sundae Cups, Hershey Variety Ice Creams Empanadas, Fried Cod Fritters, Spanish Pork with Rice Steamed Cheeseburgers, Homemade Fries, Corn Dogs Cookies & Milk, S’Mores in a Cup Penny Candy, Packaged Cookies & Crackers, Granola Bars, Nachos & Cheese Jumbo Hot Dogs, Pasta Fagiola w/Italian Bread Peach Shortcake Deli Wraps, Shrimp Cocktail Wrap, Daffy Dill Pickles, Chips Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bratwurst w/Kraut, Deep Fried Hot Dogs, Fried Oreos, Fried Snickers, Spiral Fries Hamburgs, Hot Dogs, Chicken Tenders, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Blooming Onions Capri Sun, Yoplait Yogurt Jerk Chicken Hot Dogs, Red Hots, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches, Doritos, Sun Chips, Tropicana Twister Drinks~

Every year there are thousands of festivals in North America where artists, artisans, and craftspeople display and sell their work. The 33rd Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival with over 600,001 daffodils blooming is the site of “New England’s Most Beautiful Craft Fair!” As a juried craft fair, the Meriden Daffodil Festival selects it’s exhibitors for their quality and uniqueness. This year’s festival will have over 100 craftspeople presenting the highest quality fine art and crafts at this ever popular 2 day event.

Craft Fair Presenters

Friday, April 29 Weather Permitting

Amusements 5PM - CLOSE Band Shell Area

Band Shell - Food Tent 5PM - CLOSE Band Shell Area On site parking available

Saturday, April 30 10:00 AM Festival Opens PARADE BEGINS AT 11:30 AM “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage 1:00 PM..........Spiderman- “Meet and Greet” 1:30 PM..........Parade Awards Ceremony 2:00 PM..........Literacy Volunteers “Read-Aloud” 3:00 PM..........Airborne Jugglers Show 4:00 PM..........Twin Dragons Martial Arts Show

Other Children’s Activities Band Shell Area 1:00-5:00 PM....Temporary Tattoos By Jerry Russ 1:00-5:00 PM....Face Painting With Fantasy Faces By Ruth 1:00-4:00 PM....Defender, The Game 1:30-4:30 PM....Balloon Figures By David Alan & Bogus

Judecraft Specialty Foods..............Specialty Foods Sugar Maple Farms .......................CT made Maple Syrup products Blueberry Haus..............................Functional Wood Items Nature Crafts..................................Wood & Cactus, musical sticks & toys ReGlass.........................................Jewelry from recycled, repurposed & found glass A Shoppers Dream.........................Wood & Slate signs Carolyn’s Jewelry...........................Unique wood & glass jewelry designs Nature Walk...................................Original wood designs Velvet Orchid Hoops......................Custom/Specialty Hula Hoops World of Wool ................................ 100% wool items for kids & adults & cotton dresses Slates Ornate.................................Distinctive Slates & accessories for home and garden Positive Energy..............................Personalized macrame name bracelets Hikin Bottoms.................................Handpainted clothing & furniture Pat Giguere/Doris Wapner.............Beaded & shell flowers, doll clothes Lollipop Kids...................................Hair accessories, flip flops, & children bracelets Woodcraft Arts ............................... Collapsible Wooden Baskets & puzzles Family Ties.....................................Children’s Fashion Accessories Squirl Toys ..................................... Handcrafted wooden toys Tyler’s Sweet Revenge..................Jams, Jellies & Fruit Butters Windspinners.................................Metal wind spinners & Back supports Susan Baker Jewelry.....................Handmade Jewelry A Shoppers Dream.........................Slate & Wood Signs Terri’s Treasurers...........................Wire wrapped one of a kind jewelry Laura Beaudry Photography..........Photo cards, and photos with frames Tomarc’s of Troy.............................Spice Blends & Rubs Southwest Stone and Handmade Baskets.............Sea Grass Baskets, carved animals & jewelry Kraft Kreations...............................Hand Knit & Crocheted Clothing A.D. Foster Studio..........................Carved wood clocks & mix media Woodburned Angel ........................ Woodburned art on wood items G & J Co. .......................................Jewelry Asian Name Painting..................... Watercolor Name Sign Painting Halladays Harvest Barn.................Specialty Foods

Heitmann’s-Gourmet Nuts & Specialties...............................Gourmet Nuts and candies Candle Light Rose of Norwich....... Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry and misc. glassworks, vases, bowls, plated items Karen’s Kandles.............................Mineral Oil Candles Island Sea Glass Company........... Natural Maine Sea Glass Jewelry Jewels Verne Jewelers ..................Handmade gold & silver jewelry Kim’s Kozy Kraft Korner.................Unique Home Decor Kenai Music ...................................Native American Musical Instruments & clothing Caizzilo Art, LLC ............................Airbrush Face & Body Art, Temporary tattoos Sparkles by Sam............................Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Glow in the Dark Glass..................Glow in the dark hand blown glass Washington Park Junior Drum Corps.................................Musical themed crafts SUNLIFE........................................Handcrafted Wood Items Ping Wang ..................................... Marionettes Annie’s Pooch Pops.......................Homemade Dog Treats Ron’s Beer Chasers.......................Themed Airplane wind mobiles Bittersweet Herb Farm...................Specialty Foods Hands for Peace............................Original Design Shirts Henna By Heather......................... Henna Body Art The Jerky Hut.................................Beef Jerky Julianna Drumheller.......................Handmade functional pottery Dreamweaver.................................Tye Die Clothing SuzDesign Fine Jewelry & Crafts .. Fused Glass items & Jewelry Belle Case......................................Jewelry, bags, bibs & princess crowns Winding Drive Corp........................Artisan style Jams & Jellies Wysteria Handcrafts.......................Assorted variety of items Toan Nguyen..................................Wood logo signs and other wood items Country Pride Cheese House........Cheeses, spreads and crackers Great Things, Inc. .......................... Organic handmade skin care products Art Business...................................Oil Paintings Electiques ...................................... Children’s bags & backpacks some with removable animals Designs by Maxine.........................Personalized Items & Face painting

Sunday, May 1 10:00 AM Festival Opens “Theater of The Trees” Children’s Entertainment Stage 11:00 AM.......Valentin Karate Show 12:00 PM .. Airborne Jugglers Show 1:00 PM Bill Hoagland The “Fun Magician” 2:00 PM Ken Sprano “Yo-Yo Man” Show 3:00 PM Curious Creatures Animal Show

Other Children’s Activities Band Shell Area 12-4 PM..............Temporary Tattoos By Jerry Russ 12-4 PM...Face Painting with Fantasy Faces By Ruth 12-4 PM..........Defender, The Game 1:00-4:00 PM..........Balloon Figures By David Alan & Bogus 1:00 PM..Ice Sculptor Larry Siragusa

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Saturday, April 30 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Sunday, May 1 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING FREE SHUTTLE

TICKETS: Tickets valid for food and amusements must be purchased at the ticket booth sites in the park. Dates and times are subject to change.

NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS OR ROLLERBLADING NO PETS OR ANIMALS

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Saturday Night, April 30 at 8:30 pm Shuttles will run until 9 pm

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Crafts by the Lake Over 100 artisans gather across from Mirror Lake to sell their wares at one of the first craft fairs of the season. With everything from artwork to one of a kind jewelry designs this fan favorite has something for everyone.

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Kensington Naturopathic Medical Center has scheduled a free discussion on healthy meal planning with Dr. Aresco for Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. Groups are welcome. For more information and to register, call (860) 829-0707.

the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St., Wethersfield and Wednesday, May 25 and Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to noon in Conference Room 1 at Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (860) 721-2818.

Free bereavement lectures Free The Hospital of Central mammograms

Free mammograms are available to women in the central Connecticut area who are over 40 and have little or no insurance. The program, VNACC Breast Health Project: A Multicultural Approach is funded by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Connecticut Affiliate. For more information, call (860) 826-4516.

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Match medalist Alyssa Scheyd fired a 41 and the Berlin High School girls golf team easily downed Manchester, 182-252, at Timberlin Monday. Next in line for the Lady Redcoats (2-0) was Victoria Fagan (43), Emily Stickel (48) and Caroline D’Attilio (50). “Alyssa and Victoria are really playing well, particularly for this early in the season,” said BHS coach Jim Barnes. “I fully expect to see both girls break 40 in the very near future. They both have all the tools necessary to break 40, consistently. They just need to avoid mental mistakes, no double bogeys, and believe in how good they really are.” Paced by match medalist

Kevin Jud’s 36, the Berlin High School boys golf team improved to 4-0 with a 155-187 victory over Plainville last week at Tunxis Plantation. Rounding out the Redcoat slate was Jeremy DeSimone (38), Connor Bowen (38), Brendon Hull (39) and Chris Martino (42). Last week was a good one for Makayla Harris and the Berlin High School softball team. The Lady Redcoats blasted Glastonbury, 11-2, and Middletown, 12-1, to improve 4-2. Against Middletown, Harris, a freshman, went 3-for-4 with a double, triple and grand slam. She also drove in six runs and scored twice. “She has been a welcome addition to the varsity team,” BHS coach Jason

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Pires said of Harris. “She is having issues, at times, adjusting to high school pitching, but she has also had some huge efforts so far this year.” In the field, Harris, a first baseman, had committed just one error through six games. She can pitch as well. “If she continues to work hard and grow, she will be a fantastic player now and in the future,” said Pires. Game-winner Monique St. Jarre was dominant against Middletown. The junior carried a no-hitter into the seventh, and struck out eight. It took six tries, but the Berlin High School girls lacrosse team chalked one up in the win column. The Lady Redcoats topped West Haven, 7-2, last week to improve to 1-5 on the season. Cassidy Goodwin had four goals and Kira Eleveld added two to lead the victors. Shannon Murphy accounted for

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Berlin High School’s Alyssa Scheyd tees off at Timberlin Monday. Scheyd shot a 41 to earn match medalist honors that day. Berlin’s other score. Also coming through for the Lady Redcoats was Robyn Riggot, who caused a team-high five turnovers, and goalie Kasandra Colasanti (9 saves). The day before besting West Haven, Berlin came up on the wrong end of a 14-1 decision in a match against

Hall. Riggot scored the Lady Redcoats’ lone goal. Colasanti made 16 saves. The Berlin High School girls track and field team was well-represented at the Irv Black Invitational, held

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Berlin baseball chalks up win No. 6 By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen

Berlin Little League held Opening Day ceremonies April 17 at the Bill Petit Complex. On Opening Day 2010, Andrew Charbonneau, pictured, hit a BLL record four home runs. Charbonneau now plays for McGee Middle School and Goose’s Gamers, a U-13 competitive travel baseball club. Send your 2011 Opening Day photos to sports@theberlincitizen.com.

It turned out to the the trip to nowhere for the Berlin and Southington High baseball teams. Berlin High coach Leo Veleas has put together trips for his Redcoats and another team to Cooperstown, N.Y., the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame, for several years. He did it again this year, taking along the Southington Blue Knights for a game on Abner Doubleday Field on the property of the Hall of Fame slated for this past Saturday. But the lousy weather that has plagued this part of the country washed out the teams’ planned game. “We drove up Friday and on Saturday it rained and snowed in Cooperstown,” said Veleas. “So we got up, had breakfast and drove home.” But the Redcoats found a break in the weather Mon-

day night and played their scheduled Central Connecticut Conference South Division game with Bristol Central and won, 4-2, under the lights. Or perhaps, as Veleas said, Central lost the game more than Berlin won it. “We got two hits — two hits,” he said. “They made four errors and really gave us the game. Maybe it was the first day back to school after the vacation, I don’t know, but there were passed balls, hit batters, and heck, if they made plays, they probably would have beat us.” Austin Barnes (3-0) did his part to pick up the win and Central did its part by handing the Redcoats scoring opportunities. Berlin cashed in enough of them to win. But none of this is making Veleas very happy. “We’re 6-1 and we’re not giving any of the wins back,” he said. “But I don’t know how we’re doing it. We make a lot of mistakes and it’s like playing with dynamite.

Sooner or later, this is going to blow up on us.” He went on to say that what is particularly frustrating is his club’s penchant for making mental miscues. “We’re trying to eliminate — I don’t know what else to call them — mental mistakes,” Veleas said. “We’ve got guys who will take a called third strike, then go out on the field and let a ground ball go between their legs because they’re taking the at-bat on the field with them. That happened to us tonight and that’s got to stop.” Veleas conceded that there have been times that his club played well in its six wins, but he also said that the team has also won games — like the Central game — it might well have, and maybe should have, lost. Berlin was slated to host Bristol Eastern Wednesday. The Redcoats will be home again Friday night with Platt of Meriden.

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over two days last week at Willowbrook Park. More than 2,000 athletes took part in the event. The Lady Redcoats registered nine Top 20 finishes, including five Top 10 showings. “The weather was miserable, but the girls toughed it out, and in many cases, put up season-best performances,” said Berlin coach Steve Soucy.

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“It was the first real race where our top performers had equal or better competitors, and we were able to get a handle on where they stand and what we need to work on as the season progresses. The thing I was most pleased with was the fact that the mistakes we did make were all either technical or tactical … The endurance and speed were there and those other things are relatively easy to fix. If speed and en-

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Approximately 1,700 people are expected to attend the event. In addition to the 346 scholar-athletes being honored, Jamie Botteon, cancer survivor and all-conference soccer goalie at Bristol Eastern High School, will receive the Michael Savage Spirit of Sport Award. Dr. Richard Diana of Connecticut Orthopedic Specialists is the keynote speaker. For more information, contact Stephanie Ford at (203) 250-1111; sford@casciac.org.

Each year, the ScholarAthlete Program honors one senior boy and one senior girl from each member school “whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, personal standards and achievements are a model to others, and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline and courage.” The annual CIAC High School Scholar-Athlete Banquet will be held Sunday, May 1, 5 p.m. at the Aqua Turf in Southington.

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Major League Hadfield’s Sport Shop White Sox 9, Beautified Cabinet Yankees 3: Brendan Ebert, Alan Guild and Steve Miano all pitched well for the White Sox. Ebert also homered and scored three runs. Josh Veleas was solid defensively for the victors. Matt Vernacatola and Zach Pajor had strong games for the Yankees. Hadfield’s Sport Shop White Sox 13, Central CT Lawn Service Cardinals 0: Brendan Ebert, Alan Guild, Alex Siembab and Steve Miano combined for the shutout. Ebert, Guild, Miano and Skyler Barrows had two hits apiece for the White Sox. Ebert, Guild and Joey Leary each had 3 RBI. Andrew Leary played well defensively for the victors. Bill’s Pizza Cubs 9, Ferguson Waterworks Rangers 8: Dan Labbadia had three hits, including a homerun, and Alex Ladas added three hits of his own, two of them doubles, to lead the Cubs past the Rangers. Jake Loiselle, Matt Luddy and Kevin Rose also had hits for the victors. Labbadia was the winning pitcher. Bill’s Pizza Cubs 9, Arkema Giants 6: Powering the Cubs at the plate was Alex Ladas (4-for-4, 2 runs scored), Jake Loiselle (2 hits, homerun, 3 runs scored), Jeremy Wood (triple) and Dan Labbadia (2 hits). Labbadia and Holden Murphy anchored the defense. Loiselle was the winning pitcher. Wood collected the save.

Curtin, Nikki Xiarhos and MadiPress Release son Taricani. Sara Bengiovanni and Berlin High School’s Liz Michalek had assists. Leading the shutout defense Long and Zach Giaccone have was Alexa Kavarsky and goalie been recognized by the CIAC Jessica Gaetgens. for their work on the playing field and in the classroom.

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fourth in hammer throw, ninth in discus and 13th in shot put. Voelpel placed fourth in the 400 and was a part of a record-setting relay performance. Voelpel (400) joined Stef Parillo (1,200), Alex Car-

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Chamber night at the Rock Cats

The Berlin Chamber of Commerce and the Kensington Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club has scheduled a barbeque and baseball game on Friday, May 13, at New

Britain Stadium. The Rock Cats are scheduled to play the Portland Sea Dogs (AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox). Picnic begins at 5:35; game begins at

6:35 p.m. This event is open to Berlin Chamber members and their employees, friends and family members. A shuttle bus is available is abailable for senior citizens with

service to and from the Senior Center and the Marjorie Moore complex. An all-you-can-eat menu includes burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, side dishes,

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FORD TAURUS SEL 2001 $3,688 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

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Thursday, April 28, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC. 2009 BEAMER 3 Scooter. 1000 mi. Moving! Pd $2500, asking $1800. Good cond. $2.40 fill up, 80 mpg. Was running, won’t turn over. Needs tuneup. 203-824-8199

HARLEY SPRINGER SOFT TAIL 1994 Many extras. $9000. 203-915-9856 CLASSIC & ANTIQUES

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

TRUCKS & VANS

TROY-BILT 6.75HP Self propelled mower. 1yr old. $200. Call (203) 379-0793

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS FORK LIFT Clark 3000 lb. capacity Good pickup $3500.00 203-213-0829

TRUCKS & VANS

STROLLO’S TOWING SERVICE PRE-SEASON

SUZUKi GSX600 $2,900 No problems Runs very well & smooth. Call 860-729-1316

BOSS SNOW PLOW SALE! Big Savings! Sat, April 30, 2011 at the Expo at Cheshire High School! 92pm. Deposit req’d. Info:

203-272-2112 SUV’S

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LAWN & GARDEN

SUZUKI VL800K Intruder Volusia 2004 Cruiser. 12,000 miles $3700 or best offer. Call Andre @ 860-637-0703. Excellent. YAMAHA FJR 1300, 2008 Super Sport Tour, 10K mi, 43MPG, manual shift, ABS breaks, new tires, fork brace, custom seat, many extras. Warranty through 2013. Orig owner. Asking $10,000. Call after 5pm weekdays, anytime weekends. 203-237-1840

AUTO PARTS

WOODWORKER’S WORK BENCH Sjobergs Nordic Plus 1450 $175 Call (203) 238-2460 after 3pm ZERO Turn Cub Cadet 50” cut tractor, 2yrs, 100 hours, warr til 5/11, striping kit, mulching blade. $2100. 860-790-0069 mjt.pels@gmail.com

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

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

4 Goodyear Aquatread tires. P205/70 R14 on American Racing rims. 4 lug for Mustang II. $250 or best offer. (203) 2655735

PETS & LIVESTOCK BULLDOGS, Frenchie, Chihuahuas, Yorkie, Shih-Tzu, Labradoodle, Poms, Boston Terrier. Cane Corso, Blue Pit, Poodle mixes, Dachsunds, Bull Mastiff. $350+. 860-930-4001

203-284-8986 BLUE 3 pc Living Room Set. Sofa reclines at both ends. Love Seat does not recline. Rocking Recliner. $200 or best offer. (203) 265-2466 DREXEL walnut Mediterranean bedroom. King size bed, 2 night stands, triple dresser & chest, new mattress & boxspring. Excellent cond! $1000/OBO. Cash only! 203-237-8258 KENMORE Electric dryer. White, larger capacity. Like new. $100. (203) 440-5672 KITCHEN table, 2 leafs 6 chairs dk pine excel cond $150. Dry sink, light pine good cond $40. Call 203-235-3769

DODGE DAKOTA 2005 SLT Cab w/Cap. 4x4, 6 Cylinder. 38,445 mi. #9535P $14,990

(203) 235-1667 SUZUKI SX4 2009 AWD, 5 Speed, Navigation $14,991 Stock# C7050 (203) 237-5561

GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Top quality. Working lines. Shots, dewormed, tattoed. AKC reg. $900. Guaranteed. Serious inquiries please. (860) 655-0889

LIFT Chair/Recliner Beige/Tan color. Almost brand new. Used only a few mos. Paid $800/sell for $590. Call after 7pm. 203-237-7247 or 330-414-6089 OAK finished desk with glass top and matching credenza, $175. TV stand, $50. 2 drawer filing cabinet, cherry finish, $25. 203-506-1691

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FARMER Looking to sell many items used for chicks and chickens. (203) 269-5204

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

FORD F-150 2010 Lariat Super Crew 4x4, 8 Cyl, Automatic w/Overdrive 21,667 mi. #9526A $37,588

CASH for your Toyota, Honda or Nissan. Any Condition! Running or not! Will consider other makes & models, motorcycles, ATV’s, etc. 203-600-4431

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COACHES NEEDED! WALLINGFORD LACROSSE Needs volunteers to coach/ assistant coach our Boys Youth League. Our league has grown and does not want to turn any athlete away. Background checks required. Contact boyscoord@ wallingfordlacrosse.com or call 203-605-8615. FITNESS Equipment For sale, new and used. Treadmills, Ellitical, Bikes, Free Weights, Multistations. 203-288-0407

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

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

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

WEIGHT bench with free weight set. Excellent condition. Asking $75.00. Call 203-265-3427.

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! ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES VINTAGE linens & things 83 Park St., Plainville 860-747-4271 Sat Apr 30th 9-5

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS THERMA-SPA 5 person custom hot tub,64 jets, custom settings MINT CONDITION w/spring assited cover,$2,400. New $12,000 4 yrs old Call (203) 530-7454.

WANTED TO BUY

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA WANTED TO BUY

FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

203-238-3499

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

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

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

WOODWORKER’S WORK BENCH Sjobergs Nordic Plus 1450 $175 Call (203) 238-2460 after 3pm

FOR RENT

MERIDEN East Side Condo 2BR. Fully applianced. No pets. No smoking. $875 (203) 235-4853 WALLINGFORD - Judd Square 1 BR, fully applianced, clean. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC (203) 949-1904

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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts

Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108

MERIDEN - 2BR, 1 Bath Single Family Home, 2 Bay Garage. $1200 + utilities. Security & Refs. 860-793-2278

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

203-235-8431

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

MERIDEN Westside 2BR/1B Walk to park, New paint-carpet, Garage, all appliances, W/D incl. 1-yr lease. $1200 plus utilities. No pets. 203-514-2010 WALLINGFORD-Charming Ranch style house. Exc. loc. Hidden in the rear of a 3 fam. 2 BR & den. Lg. LR w/dining area, hdwd flrs. Kit. w/fridge, stove, dw & breakfast bar w/granite. 1 car gar. $1400. 203-379-6282

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 1, 2, 3 & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. 203-938-3789

FOR RENT

MER 1BR, 2nd fl, hdwd flrs, heat, hot water, elec incld. W. Side, refrig, stove incld. $950/mo+sec. Call 203-6303823 12pm-8pm

MERIDEN - Webb Manor. 1BR, 1 bath. Over 700 sf. 1 mo. sec. $700. No pets. Call (203) 6341314

MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 3rd flr 2RMs, $190/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com

DEE’S ANTIQUES

Buying, selling Marketplace is the answer.

CONDOMINIUMS

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

CONDOMINIUMS

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN - 1 bedroom, off street parking, hot water included. No pets. $600. Call 203-634-4634

MERIDEN. 1 BR $595 + utils. Studio $495 + util. Downtown, on bus line, no pets. Call (203) 982-3042

MERIDEN - 2 BR, 1.5 BA. Townhouse. Beautifully restored, Cent air, h/w flrs, 1 car Gar, laundry rm. No pets. $1000 + util. 203-631-1534

MERIDEN. Crown Vlg, 2 BR, renovated new kit & appliance, $950/mo. Heat & hw included. 1 BR $750/mo. Alan Barberino RE 203-269-0284 ext 110

MERIDEN - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, newly remodeled, off street parking, w/d hookups, no pets, $850 plus utilities, references. 203-671-9644

SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $140/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025

MERIDEN -1 ROOM Private Bath. Clean. Stove, fridge. Broad Street. No pets. 2 mos security. Credit check req. $450. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 2 BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $900 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR Starting at $750. Heat & HW incl. Ask about 1 month free rent. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 151 Hobart St. 2BR, new cabinets and flooring. Credit & refs. $750/mo. Call (203) 980-1456 MERIDEN 1BR. New kitchen & updated bathrm, hdwd fl, off st parking. Fresh paint. New appls Prvt porch. Laundry. Starting at $595. Jonah 203-430-0340 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1 st Fl. Liberty St. Recently renovated. Stove & refrig. WD hookup. Off st parking. Yard. Bsmnt storage. Sec 8 approved. $875. 203- 506-6398 MERIDEN 2 BR, 1st flr, Hdwd flrs. Section 8 approved. 1 month rent & security. $900/month. 860-471-1623 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st fl, yard, off st parking. WD hookup. $750 + 2 mos. sec. refs. Available 5/8. (203) 269-8747 MERIDEN 3BR 1st fl off street parking. W/D hookup, porch, lrg yard. Newly renovated $1100 per mo plus sec. Call Natalie 203-671-2672 MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN- Spacious 3BR, quiet nghbhd. 1.5 bath, W/D hookup in bsmt. Off st. parking. No pets. $1200/mo. + 1 mo. sec. + utils. 203-631-8421 or 203-440-1290 MERIDEN-1BR, 3rd fl. W/D hkup, off-st-park. $650+sec. Call Jeff 203-427-3566 MERIDEN-1BRS. apt, $725 & up. No pets. All appliances & hot water incl. 1 1/2 mo. sec. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-2BR, 1st flr, heat & HW included. $950/mo. 9 Guiel Pl. Washer & dryer avail. Call 203-213-6175 or 203-376-2160

SOUTHINGTON 2BR brand new big deck Nice area Call Alfonso 860-637-2344

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MERIDEN-Settle down make a home for your family. Featuring 8 Brs 3 baths. This traditional floor plan delivers a casual living rm w/hardwoods, eat in kitchen & appliances. $135,000. Sue 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD - 2BR apt in duplex on West side, 1.5 baths, WD hookup & off street. parking. $950. 2 mos security. No pets. Call 203-738-9911

WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1st Fl. Energy efficient windows. Parking. Dishwasher, storage, walk to Y/Park. HW incl. No smoke/pets. Refs, sec, lease. Sec 8 appr. $975. 203 271-2890

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

Now Hiring/Training No Experience Necessary

$ 5 0 0 Sign-On Bonus For applicants holding valid CDL w/ P & S Endorsements WLFD $299,900 Spacious 3 family-exceptional Condition! Newer kitchens and baths, updated plumbing, heating and electrical. All separate utilities. Wood flooring and CAIR. Linda 203-265-5618

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

Call 203-269-4171 Apply online at:

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CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

4 GUYS AUCTION, INC-Estates bought & sold. Consignments, antiques, clean-outs, gold, silver, jewelry. Full Service Wkly Auctions. Gary 860-301-9054

EXCAVATING

HAVE DUMP TRUCK- Will carry out junk, debris, furniture, appliances, etc. We Take It All! Free Estimates. Call Ed.

FENCING MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678 REPAIRS - Additions, Decks, Garages, Finish bsmt, Window & door replacement. Repairs of all types. Complete Home Improvement. Free est. 203238-1449 CT REG. #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

CONCRETE & CEMENT

$224,900 Mint Condo featuring 6rms, 2 bdrms, mbr has full bath. Kit, LR, DR, family rm, 2.1 baths. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, HW floors, unit is 3 years old. Priced to sell! Motivated! Call Sil Sala 203-265-5618

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WANTED TO RENT

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS SOUTH MERIDEN-8600SF retail exposure, nice offices, showers, loading dock, drive in roll up door & more. Only $2,500. Call 860-384-4205

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

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

FOR ALL YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT NEEDS Call JP Wolfe Contracting CT Reg #0629780 203-269-5175 BEGO’S Masonry Retaining Walls, Brick and Block works Fireplace, Chimneys, Stairs, Stoops, Sidewalks, Masonry Repair and much more. Free est. 20yrs exp. CT# 601857 203-754-5034 or 203-565-7129

HOUSE CLEANING HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured. Please call Renata Home 860828-1338 Cell 860-796-5222 YOUR HOME or office will be sparkling clean. Free estimate. Good references. Insured. 10 yrs of exp. Call (203) 815-6630

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110 BJ’S Dump Runs Junk Removal Services of All Kind Attics, Basements, Sheds, Gar. No Matter How Big or Small! Give Us a Call 203-676-9595!

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

HANDYPERSONS

MERIDEN-Furnished Room for Rent. All utils. Shared bathroom. Off-st parking. $525 per month or $130 per wk, + security. Call Susan 203-500-0608

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

GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193

CARPENTRY

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

CAREGIVERS for elderly. Must be motivated, caring and reliable. Must have car and speak English. Apply in person. Home Instead Senior Care 860-316-2531

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

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

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

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

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

203-237-2122

WALLINGFORD 2nd Fl Remodeled. New bath, kit & flrs. 2 BR. WD. Stove, refrig. Glassed-in porch. Garage extra. $895. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348

WALLINGFORD-2BR, 3rd flr, W/D hkup. Nice, clean. Off-stparking. No pets/smoking. Call 203-269-5733 for appointment

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

HELP WANTED

BUS DRIVERS

WALLINGFORD - Large (1200 SF) 2 BR Apt, 3rd Floor. 21-23 Academy St, near Choate. Fully applianced, WD hookup. $900. Credit Check. Call 203-2659871 or 203-715-0268

WALLINGFORD 2 BR House - Ranch Style Garage, Den, Hardwood Floors. Great Location. $1400/mo + sec & util. Call 203-379-6282

RUN your own Avis Auto Rental Agency in Meriden, CT. Not a ‘franchise’ NO ‘investment’ 877-897-5687

AUTO PARTS Counter person. Parts counter experience required for busy NAPA store. Potential to earn over $40K, profit sharing & health benefits. Call Don 203-272-3704, weekdays AM only.

WALLINGFORD - 2BR Townhouse Nice neighborhood & yard. 2BRs, fully applianced, porch, garage. Hdwd fls, W/D hkup. No pets. $1050/mo + sec. 203-626-2320

WALLINGFORD -2 BR, 2nd FL, 4 Rms. Recently remodeled. Stove & refrig, carpeting, hookups, porches. No smoking. No pets. $895 + sec. 860-575-4915

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

Looking for Cheshire? Take a look at the best 62+ ranch condo available. This unit boasts: new kitchen, cathedral ceilings, low condo fee, lg. BR w/ walk-in closet, beautiful views from deck & in-unit washer/dryer. It is centrally located & is in pristine condition. Call Kurt for more information. 203-640-5300 437 E. Mitchell Ave. $109,900.

Customer Service Representative Immediate Openings Large direct-mail Company has immediate openings for full and part time telephone representatives in their inbound call center. Candidates should have a clear speaking voice, typing and computer skills and a pleasant phone personality. The rate is $10.00 per hour. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC located at 500 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm. Resumes may be emailed to patty@speedstaffingllc.com Faxed to 203-379-0965 Or telephone Patty at 203-379-0390 We are also looking for Pickers /Packers in our warehouse this job pays $8.25 per hour.

Whether you’ve lost a ring, wallet or a Cocker Spaniel, a Marketplace ad can help track it.

30 years of safe, professional craftsmanship. COMPLETE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Slabs, Stamped Pool Decks, Stamped Patios, Pavers, Walks, Retaining Walls. Visit www.icefighters.org (203) 294-9889 CT#612218 FOUNDATIONS For additions and garages. Excavating and drainage. Call Stepping Stones 203-631-3181 CT #604493

DECKS DECK REPAIR & REPLACEMENT Call JP Wolfe Contracting CT Reg #0629780 203-269-5175

cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!

HOME DOCTOR All repairs A-Z Addt’s, kit., baths remod, water dam, seamless gut. Since ‘49. Credit & debit cards accepted. #573358 203-639-8389/715-8850 MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

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

LANDSCAPING

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

HEATING & COOLING

JM LAWNCARE Spring Cleanups, Lawn Mowing, Trimming. Comm & Res. Call for free est 860-796-8168 RICK’S AFFORDABLE Mowing, clean-ups, mulch, brush, pricker & small tree removal. Trim hedges. Clean Gutters & Power wash. 203530-4447.

DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

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

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ACCEPTING new lawn accts. Full service lawn care & ground maintenance. 20% senior dis. #0619909. Call 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com

Thursday, April 28, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen HELP WANTED ADMIN ASST’NT: 15-20 hrs/week. Must be outgoing, organized, proficient in Word, Excel and Ppt. Send resume to ffinsco@att.net.

Electric Distribution Engineer LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING AND MORE Spring Clean-Ups. Tree Removal. Shrub & hedge trimming. Give us a call - we do it all! 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Paver walkways, retaining walls, drainage, shrub replacement, lawn repairs. Landscape design. Sidewalk renovation. Free Est. Lic #563661 203-237-9577 DE CA LANDSCAPING ● Patios & Decks ● Walkways ● Mulch & Lawn Repairs ● Spring Cleanups We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

MASONRY

Spring Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage, Appliances, Furniture. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring clean-ups & all your landscaping needs. Top Quality Work Fully Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

MOWING Precision Cut Lawns Owner Operated since 1982 Southington, Meriden, Wlfd Reliable, affordable, free est. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Res/Comm Fully ins. CT566423 203-715-0101 or 860-621-6822 SPRING Clean Ups Mowing, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318 JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, mulching, landscape work. Res/Com 203-631-7444 Licensed, fully insured. #563805 EXTREME LANDSCAPING Spring Cleanup, Vac truck, Hedge Trim & more. Com/Res. Free estimates. Call Walter 203-619-2877 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430 SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160 COUNTRY Ciub Landscapes LLC Res lawn cuts $39. Spring C/U, Lndscp Prjects. Free Powerwashing w/lawn srv. 860-704-0008 MOWING, spring clean-ups. For every 10 mows get 1 FREE. Call 203-440-9240 ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC. Res & small Commercial mowing, winter/spring cleanups. Affordable, reliable, insured. 203-687-1347

SEPTIC SERVICES

$AVE LULO'S MASONRY - Walkways, stairs, patios, swimming pools, chimneys, and more. Repairs. Free estimates. Licensed. CT Reg #0608431. 203-271-2411 W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281

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

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

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

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008

PAVING

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BEGO’S Masonry Retaining Walls, Brick and Block works Fireplace, Chimneys, Stairs, Stoops, Sidewalks, Masonry Repair and much more. Free est. 20yrs exp. CT# 601857 203-754-5034 or 203-565-7129 S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355

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A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

ROOFING

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

SIDING

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

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

203-639-0032 ROOFS R US Resid/comm. Repairs also. Windows, Siding, Seamless gutters, we beat any quote. Family owned since ‘49. Member BBB. 203-715-8850 #573358 Credit/ Debit cards accepted.

FIDERIO & SONS

PAVER, sidewalks, patio & driveways. Concrete work. Call Stepping Stones 203-631-3181 CT #604493

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

D & G PAVING

C&M CONSTRUCTION

Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058

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

PLUMBING

Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

TILE AGOSTINO’S Tile, LLC Lowest installation prices around. Over 20 yrs exp. Your tile or mine. CT#6069696 Free est. 203 879-8648 or 203-910-9283

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

FAHEY PLUMBING Hometown plumber for 34 years. All calls answered & appts kept. Please call Rick at 203-235-1383 ● 203-694-9272 DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1 MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

POWER WASHING

203-269-0135 TREE SERVICES

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Roofing, Siding & Gutters Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

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The Powerwashing Kings

203-639-0032

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Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 30 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly technical individual to work in the design and development of overhead and underground power distribution lines. The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 Mw. The position requires a B.S. degree in electrical engineering plus 2 years of responsible experience in an electric utility engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $65,774-$84,153 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to:

Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax #: (203) 294-2084 Closing date will be May 23, 2011 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE. ELECTRICIAN - E-2 for growing Wallingford electrical company. Res/Comm. work. Hiring immediately. Call Phil (203) 671-3285 Full Time Billing Office position Looking for strong exp with charge entry, insurance followup, payment posting & all office functions related to a busy medical billing office. Please send resume to: august429@hotmail.com HVAC TECHNICIAN Around the Clock Heating & Cooling, Inc. in North Haven, is seeking a licensed residential HVAC technician, Must have a CT “B or S” license with 4 years minimum experience. AIR CONDITIONING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED and Sheet metal experience a plus. Competitive salary, company vehicle, 401K, medical, vacation & holiday pay. Call Lauren at 203-239-2226 to setup a confidential interview. MAINTENANCE- Landscape/ Building- P/T. Valid Drivers License Required. Please call 203-238-9489. M-F, 9-2. EOE.

REPORTER Local News

The Miller Company, an equal opportunity employer, is a fully integrated manufacturer of Copper Alloy Strip. It serves the electronics industry and other markets that require the highest quality product available. Currently accepting applications for:

ANNEALING OPERATOR to load, unload and operate Bell Annealing furnaces to homogenize metal strip product. Use overhead cranes, forklifts, maintain various annealing controls and monitor annealing cycle. 12-hour shifts nights from 7:00PM - 7:00 AM, 4 days on, 4 days off Hourly rate: $20.31-21.43, plus shift premium Applications accepted for other production jobs such as Slitters, Rollers, Cleaning Line Operators, Stamping Press. Machine operating experience in the Metals Industry is a plus. Walk-ins welcome to fill out application between 8 AM and 5 PM.

THE MILLER COMPANY Claudia Groten, Human Resources 115 Center Street, Meriden, CT 06450 Phone: (203) 639-5252

HELP WANTED MECHANIC SMALL ENGINE F/T position for qualified person to repair light construction and lawn equipment. Full benefit pkg avail. Send resume or letter of interest to: posullivan@superiornetwork.com or fax to 860-378-3965. EOE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - Full time immediate opening for small physical therapy practice. Fax resume to 203-250-0336.

OPEN HOUSE Monday, April 25th 9:00am to 1:00pm Randstad in partnership w/EBM 110 Hyde Road Farmington, Ct 06034 Randstad is recruiting for 1st & 2nd shift Production Assemblers. 1 year MFG Assembly experience required. Background & Drug Screen required. www.us.randstad.com EOE

REPORTER Public Safety and Courts

The Record-Journal is seeking a reporter to cover local news in Wallingford. Position involves writing stories and some multimedia work. Position is 40 hours and includes some nights. All levels of experience will be considered.

The Record-Journal is seeking a reporter to cover public safety and courts in Meriden and Wallingford. Position involves writing stories and posting breaking news to our website. Position is 32 hours and includes early mornings. All levels of experience will be considered.

Please send cover letter, resume and a minimum of three clips to:

Michael Misarski News Editor mmisarski@ record-journal.com; or Record-Journal Attn: Michael Misarski 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450; or call (203) 317-2241 The Record-Journal is an equal opportunity employer

Jeff Kurz General Assignment Editor jkurz@ record-journal.com; or Record-Journal Attn: Jeff Kurz 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450; or call (203) 317-2213 The Record-Journal is an equal opportunity employer

MEDICAL CAREERS CNAS - All shifts. Immediate opening. Must have own transportation. Guardian Angels HomeCare. (203) 439-7731 x116

REGISTERED NURSES Put your passion for people to work at Apple-Rehab Cromwell! We just finished our major renovations. And know are looking to bring in registered nurses on our expanding rehabilitation program. We are seeking caring compassionate RN for the following shifts Full time 7-3 and Part-time 7-3. If you want to make a difference & are qualified please come in or send resume to Linda Hawley at Apple Rehab Cromwell 156 Berlin Rd Cromwell, CT 06416 860-635-1010 860-632-6894 EOE

HELP WANTED

ROOFER & SHINGLER Needed! Experienced only! 6 days a week. Full time position. Call 203-915-1810 ROOFER Commercial w/5 years experience in EPDM, Hot, Commercial, shingling or slate. Must pass drug test. New England Masonry, 146 Sheridan Dr., Naugatuck. (203) 729-2266 AA/EOE SHIPPING ASST for fastpaced Meriden manuf ASAP; prep daily paperwork; receive goods; quick & accurate typist; attn to detail; forklift exper +; reliable w/ own car; start $12-15/hr DOE +ben; fax 203-237-2701 or email cpetersen@ accelinternaitonal.com

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 28, 2011

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