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Volume 13, Number 15

Budget up for debate

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Movie night at Willard

By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The annual public hearing on the town’s $66.5 million 2009-2010 budget was held April 7, at McGee Middle School. Speaking in advance of the meeting, officials said they plan to hold the line at a zero mill rate increase. In order to do this, a couple of town hall positions were cut, town department heads said they’d forgo raises and townside unions agreed to concessions. “Our aim is to not do anything detrimental to our security. We tried to take a scalpel to the budget, not an ax, and

Students and parents at Willard Elementary School enjoyed popcorn, snacks and the company of friends during a Movie Night held recently at the school.

See Budget, page 21

Hubbard student hits the big-time By Robert Mayer Managing Editor The classic commercials after the Super Bowl show the game’s most valuable player telling the camera, “I’m going to Disney World.” Bernard “Sonny” VanBuskirk III, 11, gets to say that to his fifth grade classmates at Hubbard Elementary School after an extraordinary, whirlwind trip to the NASCAR race in Texas this past weekend. He packed up in Berlin March 30, went on his first airplane trip, arrived in Texas and was the honorary flag person for a charity go cart race between Denny Hamlin and Dallas Cowboys’ tight end Jason Whitten. But that’s not all. He was presented the prototype helmet he designed for Hamlin, received suite tickets to the race, won by Jeff Gordon, met football and racing legends Joe Gibbs and J.D. Gibbs, and Whitten, as well. He is, by the way, a Cowboys fan.

And after this week of school, “I’m going to Disney World,” Sonny said. “We planned to take him to Disney World a while ago before we knew any of this would happen,” Maria VanBuskirk said. “I keep kidding him that he’s like one of the football players after the Super Bowl.” Sonny was picked as the winner of a contest sponsored by FedEx, where his dad works, to design a helmet for FedEx NASCAR driver Hamlin to honor the work of March of Dimes. Sonny was six weeks premature at birth and was born before his mom and dad could enjoy his baby shower. He stayed in St. Francis Hospital for five weeks. His mother was discharged after three days. “His lungs still needed to develop, so he was in an incubator,” Maria said. “Luckily, his heart was fully developed, but it was awful going back and forth to the hospital every See Sonny, page 10

Denny Hamlin and Sonny VanBuskirk of Berlin.

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The Town of Berlin and Timberlin Golf Course are looking for two volunteers to bring golf carts up to the Pro Shop in the morning. The volunteers would receive an annual golf pass for the effort. The position requires three days per week of arriving at 6 a.m. and hauling 50 golf cars up the hill to the Pro Shop. It should take about 1 and 1/2 hours per day. For more information, contact, Head Golf Professional, Jeff Coderre at (860) 828-3228.

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The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a Mothers Day Pasta Supper for Friday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spartan Athletic Club, 191 High Rd.

Raising Berlin is a new civic group forming for Berlin mothers with young children. If you are interested in being a part of building a better community and creating

Youth classes The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., is enrolling children for the spring classes scheduled for April 19 through June 11 as well as summer programs for June, July and August. Classes are designed for pre-school children through grade 5 with a wide variety of topics. For more information and a brochure, call (860) 827-9064.

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The staff of The Berlin Citizen have been recognized as finalists in the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Excellence in Journalism Contest. Managing Editor Robert Mayer is a finalist with two entries in the opinion column category, one in the general column, one in business feature, two in general features and one in sports feature. Associate Editor Olivia L. Lawrence is a finalist with two entries in the Op-Ed Column category. Sports Editor Nick Carroll is a finalist in the sports feature category. The winners will be announced at the SPJ Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, May 21.

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A.J. Cote is climbing his way to the top of the funny guy heap. Cote, 20, is a Berlin High School graduate and a junior at Marymount Manhattan College. He is currently in the elimination round of the search for Amercia’s Funniest College Student. This is Rooftop Comedy’s second annual national college comedy competition. Cote is competing as part of a team. Much of his act is improvisational songs played on guitar. Now he’s looking for votes from his home town fans as his video performance goes on line and pits him against other college-age comics. The next round has one school advancing and one out of the competition. The way to advance is to get a lot of votes. People can vote from April 9 to April 16 for their favorite college. A vote for Cote or any of the comedians from Marymount go to that team. People can vote online or on their cell phone, and the website has more instructions. The four funniest teams — one from each region of the country — will face off in semi-finals and finals at the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival in June. To view Cote’s routine and vote go to www.rooftopcomedy.com/college/standup/wat ch /AJCoteRegional. Another website with one of Cote’s stand-up routines is w w w. r o o f t o p c o m e d y. com/college.

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The fourth annual Friends of Berlin Baseball Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, at Timberlin. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. To register, or to become a tournament sponsor, contact Tim Morin at (860) 828-5003; tim.morin@comcast.net.

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Despite setbacks, Depot Crossing moving forward the project in the ground…It’s our firm belief that as things change, this

schedule…it costs money to lose a year,” Kavarsky said. Kavarsky pointed out that many developers have slowed or stopped pursuit of their construction projects due to the economy. “We’re just one of several projects that lost funding.” Kavarsky is a well-known developer in town and has previously rehabilitated the Magson building on New Britain Road as well as several other projects around town. Depot Crossing occupies a key site in the revitalization of downtown and has been well-received by many town officials who see it as an important commercial addition. As Depot Crossing is modular, the building “is 75 percent complete,” Kavarsky said. He estimated that the second and third stories are 85 complete and first floor is about 50 percent complete. “What’s left to do is parking, utilities, siding and landscaping.” Kavarsky said “We’re just lucky and real happy to have

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The opening of Depot Crossing is running about a year behind, but developer Ray Kavarsky says he’s optimistic the rocky days are over and that the Farmington Avenue project will reach its full potential. “We’re back in business….we were sidetracked and in a holding pattern. But we’re back up and kicking. The guys started working again on Monday (March 30) and we’re moving forward,” Kavarsky said. He expected the property to be ready for occupancy in late summer. The three-story, 25,000 square foot project offers commercial condominiums for sale as well as rental space. The construction is modular and earlier this year, construction crews and a giant crane hoisted 20 big sections into place. Originally, Kavarsky and his son Ryan Kavarsky, project manager for Depot Crossing LLC, had anticipated a

March opening. Now they’re aiming for late summer. During the winter there had been a lot of activity on the site and residents watched with interest as the complex took shape. Then, for the past couple of months, the site sat unfinished without any visible major activity. Kavarsky said the bank he was using “pulled out of seven construction deals in one day…we had to scramble around.” He now has new financing in place. “I’ve only lost one tenant, a hair salon,” Kavarsky said. Cognizant of rumors that have circulated regarding the project, he said “I haven’t lost tenants. I haven’t gone bankrupt. There are no liens and I’m not behind on mortgages.” Space is still available and he intends to begin advertising in the near future. Previously, Kavarsky said tenants include: a restaurant; a Marine recruiting office; an aquatic physical therapy office; and a dental clinic. “We’re about one year off

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Organizers hope Life Teen will draw youth to church By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor If you’re a teen and looking for something novel to do

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ing something to keep kids interested — to get them to come to church and offer something interesting to them.” Martin took the concept to the congregation and received more than 400 responses of interest. “There’s already a bunch of excitement.” Father Mark gave him the go-ahead and subsequently Martin discovered Life Teen which was established in 1985 by an Arizona church. The approach has spread from one to church to another and now there are over 1,800 chapters internationally. A church can join for $750 a year and receive resources and support from the Life Teen headquarters. The main components are an additional Mass on Sundays at 5 p.m. This time appeals to kids who often balk at getting up early on Sundays after a whole week of getting up early for school, Martin said. By the end of the weekend, other activities are winding down and the later Mass gives young people a chance to go to church “on their own time.” This Mass will be like nothing kids have seen before, he said, adding it is open to young and old, Catholic and non Catholic. An eight piece band with guitars, staged on the altar, will feature several teen musicians. “The music is upbeat and energetic. It’s contemporary Christian rock — it’ll be a high energy Mass. The liturgy will be geared towards

See Church, page 6

Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

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The 2010 Census kicked off Census awareness Week in Berlin April 1. The town’s “complete count” committee presented its plan to count every man woman and child in Berlin and explained that the effort is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Town Manager Denise McNair and Jim Palma, a partnership specialist with the Hartford U.S. Census Bureau, along with the complete count committee, held a press conference to discuss the upcoming three month count that will soon take place in Berlin. Also on the committee are: Mayor Adam Salina, Police Chief Paul Fitzgerald, Director of Social Services Antoinette Pajor and Assistant Director of Recreation Debbie Deniss “It’s a very long process,” said Pajor. She chairs the committee and was the lead person during the last census in 2000, as well. The press conference marked the “one year out” point of data collection. Pajor said the role of the committee is to be “at the forfront of providing information to the community.” She said there will be sites set up around town, such as the senior center and the community center, where people can ask questions and get information. The results may be very important for Berlin, McNair

said, as currently the population hovers just below 20,000. “Over 20,000 puts (a town) in a different category…it’s a threshold and we’re getting closer to that.” Berlin is about 300 people under that level. “We’re no longer one of the smaller towns.” State and federal funding is typically tied to population numbers, she said, and grants usually require demographic information as well. Census takers have been hired, $16.50 an hour, and trained. They will soon begin going door-to-door. McNair said one of Berlin’s chal-

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 9, 2009

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March 21 Donald Blier Jr., 23, 1 Island Acre Rd., Blanford, Mass., failure to pay/plead. Raymond Rivera, 42, 6 Dorman St., New Haven, sixth-degree larceny (general), interfering with an officer. March 27 Mark Charamut, 32, 153 Willard Ave., Newington, sixthdegree larceny (general), thirddegree forgery, sixth-degree con/larceny, third-degree con/forgery. March 28 Jozef Beblowski, 39, 241 Belden St., New Britain, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple. Rodney Lockwood, 43, 1191 Berlin Tnpk., disorderly conduct/assaultive, threatening, interfering with an officer. Elvis Velic, 20, 19 Cranson Terr., New Britain, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, traveling unreasonably fast. March 30

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Martin said. “They’ll be laughing, thinking and it’ll be upbeat. Teens want to get a deeper faith but there’s nothing to go to that speaks to them.” There are three components of Life Teen. There’s a core team who are the spiritual leaders and advisors and bring forward topics of interest “on the journey to salvation.” There’s a parent ministry responsible for setting up Life nights. “They have to decorate for the theme for the night and transform the room,” Martin said. And there is the band. “Teens are really drawn to music — it’s a big component.” For more information go to www.lifeteen.com or contact Ken and Karen Martin at (860) 828-8650 or Ke n n e t h . m a r t i n 1 @ c o m cast.net.

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often can help provide assistance with other languages, she said. There will also be an effort to count transient residents. While Polish used to be a language in common use, McNair said there is a large population of Vietnamese in town and that will be a consideration for census workers. “There’s a big difference from 10 years ago,” McNair said of changes in the process. For one thing, with the prevalence of fraud, scams and identity thief, it will be important for residents to know that the census is going on and that the workers are legitimate. It doesn’t cost anything, Pajor said, and anyone who says he is representing the census should not ask for money.

Continued from page 4 teens so they can understand it…with the pastor talking directly to the teens,” Martin said. “We want to make it accessible.” After the Mass is a Life Teen night and only teens are invited, Martin said. It’s a chance for them to learn more about themselves, the community, the church and their faith in a fun non classroom environment. There will be ice-breaker games and films. Kids will ponder questions such as “what if Jesus had never been born.” “It’s a chance to focus on themselves and their relationship to God in different ways…exciting ways, not just reading out of a book,”

lenges is to survey all the people living in new housing that has been built in the last decade. Workers will have handheld computers and will collect data that way. There are 10 questions and answers are confidential. “The Census Bureau is bound by an iron-clad law and solemn commitment to protect the confidential information collected,” according to the bureau. Pajor said last time census workers encountered 19 different languages and that providing services to non English speaking residents is part of the task. Police and staff in recreational services

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Norton Road, and other common problem areas in town can flood out engines. Going around barricades that are blocking flooded roads can put both the occupants of the vehicle, and the people trying to help them, in danger. Remember to top off windshield wiper fluid, and check and replace worn wiper blades. Poorly maintained windshield wipers can affect visibility in poor weather. After the long winter we had, salt and other road residue on the windows can affect wiper effectiveness. Cleaning the glass with a strong glass cleaner that can remove the oily film can greatly improve the wipers performance. When doing your spring cleaning, don’t forget the inside of the glass. Removing the built up film on the inside of the windshield can help the defroster clear the window faster and reduce moisture build-up. This should be done more of-

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be difficult to handle and it’s important to have other parents with whom to share the personal side of the experience. Earlier this month, the group held an organizational meeting at a local restaurant. Kevin Daly president of the Connecticut SEPTA Council and a former state president of Connecticut PTA was on hand to answer questions. He said there are 24 SEPTA groups in the state. A new SEPTA needs to establish a working relationship with the PTOs in the school, the superintendent of schools and the director of special education and any other stakeholders. “It’s usually received well,” Daly said. SEPTA is not just “a shoulder to cry on” — although that’s a possibility — but more of a resource for parents to share what works and what doesn’t, he said. For instance, a parent may know of a dentist or a barber who is especially open to working with children with a disability. The SEPTA council helps local groups get started, provides training and brings in speakers for parents and the community at large. Berlin SEPTA has scheduled an open house to introduce SEPTA to the town April 23 at 7 p.m. in the library at Berlin High School. The guest speaker is Kevin Daly. For more information, visit the SEPTA website at www.berlinsepta.webs.com or Sally Scheyd at (860) 2291135.

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Imagine a scenario in which you are the parent of a child with a disability perhaps a learning issue, a physical or mental handicap or some combination of these. You have a meeting with the rest of the “planning and placement team” at your child’s school — teachers, administrators and others involved in providing resources. You hope to make good decisions for your child and believe you know your child better than anyone else. Then you get to school. There’s a long table full of people who have a lot of information about your child. Some of the people and much of the data are not familiar to you. There are acronyms, analysis and advice — all of which you must try to make sense of in a short period of time How do you make your goals and your concerns about your child known? What are your rights and your child’s rights? What happens if you don’t agree with the recommendations of the experts? Now Berlin parents of children with special needs can get answers, support and become informed advocates. Sally Scheyd, along with several other parents of children with special needs, has founded a new organization called Berlin SEPTA. That stands for Special Education Parent Teacher Association. It’s a non profit organization that is part of the Connecticut PTA and the National PTA. “I always felt alone,” Scheyd said of trying to navigate through the system to find the best options for her child. Last August, she attended a meeting about a new program for autism at Griswold Elementary School. There she found other parents dealing with some of the same issues she was. Soon after, the idea to get involved with SEPTA blossomed. “Sometimes you feel like an island and not aware of what’s available for your child.” said Suzanne Topliff, SEPTA member. “It’s a way

for parents to be educated about the options and to partner with the school to set goals.” SEPTA is open to anyone in the community with an interest in the welfare of children with specials needs. It represents children with any special need from mild to severe. Its goals are to educate, advocate and network. “Parents don’t realize they have a voice and a say in what their child needs,” Scheyd said. As the state Department of Education states in its “Parents Guide to Special Education in Connecticut” the laws and regulations meant to protect a student with a disability are complex. Parents need to read and understand a thick document regarding those laws, Scheyd said. One of the tools designed to help parents is a booklet called “So, you’re going to a PPT…The IEP Guide.” The IEP is an individualized education plan. The booklet walks the parent through each step of the process. At a PPT “you, the parent, sit quietly while they inform you what is available for your child with special needs…there are pages and pages and professionals all with great plans, goal and objectives,” said Patrise Bielinski, Berlin SEPTA member. The parent instinctively goes into “protective mode to love and protect my child while pages and pages are written about him and his differences.” This clinical side can

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Manthey runner-up at Poetry Out Loud By Ani Hovhannisyan Special to The Citizen

Kendra Manthey and inspiring young men and women recited and performed with passion. The spirit of competition inspires excellence.” According to program literature, “Poetry Out Loud builds on the resurgence of poetry as an oral art form, as demonstrated by the slam poetry movement and the popu-

Continued from page 7 ten if you or the occupants of your vehicle smoke. Spring rain can also impair your visibility so it is important to check all vehicle lighting including headlights, taillights, back-up lights, turn signals, parking lights and brake lights. These lights not only help you see, but also serve as a way for other motorists to see you. With the better weather will come more motorists opting to enjoy their com-

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mute on motorcycles. Please remember that with the sand from the winter months still on the roadways, motorcycles may not be able to perform evasive maneuvers as easily as a four wheeled vehicle so provide adequate distance so no one gets hurt. Please keep a sharp eye out for the greater number of bicycles and walkers that also will be sharing the roadways Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks for my safe driving tips during the summer months. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to please buckle-up. It not only saves lives, it’s the law.

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On Feb. 5, Kendra Manthey, a sophomore at Berlin High School, competed in the Poetry Out Loud contest at the high school. The contest, run ever year by faculty at the high school, consists of students reciting poetry in dramatic format, for a chance to make it to the state finals. This year, more than 3,800 students across Connecticut participated in the program. Manthey went on to win first place at the schoolwide contest. She partcipated in the Fourth Annual Poetry Out Loud state finals held March 10 at the Carol Autorino Center in West Hartford. The competition was presented by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism and the state Department of Education, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. During the state finals, 16 contestants from high schools across the state recited works they selected from an anthology of more than 400 classic and contemporary poems. MAnthey was voted runner-up and received $100 plus $200 for her school library. Natalie Weaver, a sophomore at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, was named champion. She received $200 and $500 went to Daniel Hand High School for the purchase of poetry books. The state finals are part of Poetry Out Loud, a national program that encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance and competition. The winner of the state finals goes to the national finals in Washington, D.C. April 28 to compete for a $20,000 prize. Arts Division Director, An-Ming Truxes said “At the state finals the talented

larity of rap music. The program encourages students to learn poetry through memorization and performance, which help them master public speaking skills, build self confidence, and learn about America’s literary heritage.” Manthey took some time out of her schedule to explain the process and her mindset during and after she won. Tell us about Poetry Out Loud. The contest is set up like a pyramid. It starts within a classroom and each student has to recite one poem, and whoever wins goes on to the school wide contest, where you recite two poems. Then, the judges —usually teachers from the high school — narrow it down to two finalists. The winner goes on to

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Continued from page 1 day. “As he was getting older we were thinking he would be on the small side because we thought it was forever, until he started to grow into the normal percentage for his age. But, he is happy and healthy and I think he’s the perfect size, of course.” FedEx has been a longtime supporter of March of Dimes, and for the second year, FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko’s) has worked with the FedEx Racing team and March of Dimes to create a co-branded racecar, driven by FedEx #11 NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin. Sonny won the nationwide FedEx Denny Hamlin Helmet Design Contest, where children of FedEx employees submit designs for the helmet Denny would wear in the upcoming Phoenix Subway Fresh Fit race April 18, featuring the co-branded car. Sonny and his family were in Dallas on April 1, to present Denny with his new helmet at a FedEx Racing and March of Dimes event at the Dallas SpeedZone, a local gocart race track. Denny and Dallas Cowboys Jason Witten raced in go-carts and the Dallas chapter of March of Dimes was onsite to accept donations.

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the statewide competition, where you have to recite two poems, and when the judges pick the finalists, they must recite one more poem. As for the nationals, I’m not sure how it works, but I know it is three poems. Usually, the same people win ever year, so the names are well known. The winner of the nationwide contest wins a scholarship. How long did it take you to memorize the poems? It took me from three days to memorize one poem to two weeks to memorize the others for the finals. Finding the

poem takes the longest, though. Do you ever get nervous on stage? No, I don’t. I think being on stage is a privilege. I definitely can not wait until next year. I think since I made it to states I can make it again next year. Do you like poetry? Yes, I liked it since a small age. I used to write it but I don’t anymore. My favorite poet is Ai. She writes emotional long poetry, not hard to analyze. I think poetry needs to be spread more in our school. I feel so strange about the whole situation; I don’t think I realize how far I’ve gotten. (Ani Hovhannisyan is a senior at Berlin High School.)

Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen 2008 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Kensington Fire District Kensington, CT PWSID CT0070011 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008 LEGAL NOTICE We’re pleased to present to you our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report. This report, a requirement of the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Water Source Our water source consists of a consecutive supply from the New Britain Water Department, New Britain, CT. Our daily water production averages around 475,000 gallons, with an estimated yearly withdrawal of 173,439,000 gallons. We maintain approximately 44 miles of water main and our system serves a population of 9,180 residents through 3,070 service connections. Our certified lab is New Britain Water Laboratory. Since we purchase our water from the New Britain Water Department, we are not required to treat our water. Over the past year we have completed some improvements to our system. They consisted of replacing our older fire hydrants and updating a number of water meters. Some future improvements will include the replacement of asbestos water mains in our system. We have meetings every Monday at 6 pm at 947 Farmington Ave. (rear), Kensington, CT 06037. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water system, please contact Daniel McKeon, Superintendent, at mailing address PO Box 2, Kensington, CT 06037 or telephone 860-828-9781. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water system.

Source Water Protection Source water is untreated water from streams, rivers, lakes, or underground aquifers that is used to supply public drinking water. Preventing drinking water contamination at the source makes good public health sense, good economic sense, and good environmental sense. You can be aware of the challenges of keeping drinking water safe and take an active role in protecting drinking water. There are lots of ways that you can get involved in drinking water protection activities to prevent the contamination of the ground water source. Dispose properly of household chemicals, help clean up the watershed that is the source of your community’s water, attend public meetings to ensure that the community’s need for safe drinking water is considered in making decisions about land use. Contact our office for more information on source water protection, or contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 1.800.426.4791. You may also find information on EPA’s website at http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/sourcewater/. A source water assessment report was recently completed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Division. The completed Assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site: http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3139&q=398262&dphNav_GID=1824. The assessment found that this public drinking water source has a high susceptibility to potential sources of contamination. Additional source water assessment information can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency’s website: http://cfpub.epa.gov/safewater/sourcewater/.

Water Quality Kensington Fire District routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows any detection resulting from our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2008. It’s important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The sources of drinking water include rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from human or animal activity. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that were detected throughout water quality monitoring and testing. The presence of contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk.

TEST RESULTS Unless otherwise noted, testing was done in 2008. Contaminant

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Unit Measurement

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Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) Data** Contaminant HAA5 [Total Haloacetic Acids] TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes]

Level Detected RAA=7.18 (2.6-12.0) RAA = 30.68 (8.1-48.0)

Unit Measurement ppb ppb

Likely Source of Contamination By-product of drinking water chlorination By-product of drinking water chlorination

**In 2007, under the EPA Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) our water system was required to conduct an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE). The IDSE is a one-time evaluation to determine the levels of disinfection byproducts (TTHM & HAA) in the distribution system for future requlations. Disinfection byproducts are the result of the disinfection of your drinking water. They form when the disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic matter in the water. The IDSE data was not used for compliance purposes by the CT Department of Public Health-Drinking Water Section, and test results were not required to meet the MCL of 60 ppb for HAA and 80 ppb for TTHM.

Unregulated Contaminants (contaminants with a health advisory) Contaminant

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Unit Measurement

DWEL

Likely Source of Contamination

Bromodichloromethane ppb 4.6 By-product of drinking water chlorination 700 (2006) Chlorodibromomethane ppb 0.80 700 By-product of drinking water chlorination (2006) Chloroform 400 ppb 34.4 By-product of drinking water chlorination (2006) Sulfate 250 ppm 5.62 Erosion of natural deposits, urban storm runoff (2006) Note: The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Not all contaminants are tested for every year due to monitoring waivers and therefore we must use the most recent round of sampling. Some of our data is more than one year old, however, it is limited to no older than 5 years. Units: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Micrograms per Liter (ug/l) - a measure of radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/year) - a measure of radiation absorbed by the water. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Definitions: Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (DWEL) - A lifetime exposure concentration protective of adverse, non-cancer health effects, that assumes all of the exposure to a contaminant is from a drinking water source. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Running Annual Average (RAA) - The average of all monthly or quarterly samples for the last year at all sample locations. Non Detect (ND) - The contaminant was not detected. Not Applicable, Not Established (N/A) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Lead - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits. Health Effects Statement: Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Copper - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Health Effects Statement: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could, suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor. Arsenic: The U.S. EPA adopted the new MCL standard of 10 ppb in October 2001. Water systems must meet this new standard by January 2006. Fluoride: Fluoride levels must be maintained between 1-2 ppm, for those water systems that fluoridate the water. Lead/Copper: Action levels are measured at consumer’s tap. 90% of the test must be equal to or below the action level; therefore, the listed results above have been calculated and are listed as the 90th percentile. Total Coliform Bacteria - Reported as the highest monthly number of positive samples, for water systems that take <40 samples per month. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful bacteria may be present. Our tests have all been negative. TTHM/HAA5: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are formed as a by-product of drinking water chlorination. This chemical reaction occurs when chlorine combines with naturally occurring organic matter in water. Turbidity: Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels.

Microbiological Contaminants

Combined Radium (2006)

Erosion of natural deposits

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*=Reported results are the 90th percentile value (the value that 90% of all samples are less than). Disinfection By-Products MRDLG= MRDL= Water additive used to control microbes ppm Chlorine N RAA=0.50 (0.0-1.50) 4 4 HAA5 RAA=5.68 By-product of drinking water chlorination ppb N 0 60 [Total Haloacetic Acids] (1.20-10.30)

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April 9

Thursday

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. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com. Varsity Girls Tennis – BHS vs. East Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf – BHS vs. East Catholic at Tallwood Country Club, 2:30 p.m.

Friday

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. For more information, call (860) 6802972. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. New Britain at Beehive Stadium, 6 p.m.

Saturday

Fishing Derby – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled its Fishing Derby for Saturday, April 11 at 6 a.m. Prizes are $100 for first tagged fish; $75 for second tagged fish; $25 for third tagged fish. Hot dogs, ham-

burgers and salad served at noon. Cost is $20 for members; $25 for non-members. For more information or tickets, call (860) 828-9447. Social Connections – Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a single movie evening Saturday, April 11 at the Showcase Cinema, 19 Frontage Rd. Meet in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. Buy your own ticket and see the movie of your choice. After the movies, meet nearby for refreshments. For more information, call Gail at (860) 582-8229. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Northwest Catholic at Northwest Catholic Field, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Windsor at Windsor, 11 a.m.

Monday

VFW Ladies Auxiliary – The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 10732 is scheduled to meet Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting begins with a pizza supper. Plans for the fundraiser in June and arrangements for the bingo trip to Rocky Hill will be made. Encourage friends and eligible woman to attend with you. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. SMSA at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. SMSA at Colt Park, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. East Catholic at Sage Park, 7 p.m.

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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. For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 829-0169 or Rose Swenton (860) 8287629/ 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 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) 8291258. Spaghetti dinner – The American Legion in Berlin has scheduled an all-youcan-eat spaghetti dinner for Tuesday, April 14 from 5:30 top 7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs or sausage, salad, Italian bread, dessert, and beverages. Profits benefit the Legion’s civic activities. Relay for Life meeting – A Relay for Life Team Captains meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. For more information, contact Kate Barton at (860) 828-8809 or email katiehome6@comcast.net.

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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. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. Windsor at Windsor High School, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis – BHS vs. East Catholic at BHS, 3:45 p.m.

Thursday

Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Farmington at Farmington High School, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Track – Irv Black Invitational at Trinity College, 3:45 p.m.

Friday

Godspell – Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Friday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For more information and tickets, call (860) 828-3637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.org. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for homeless shelters of central Connecticut at each performance. Social Connections – Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a singles spring

dance for Friday, April 17 from 8 p.m. to midnight at Nuchie’s, 164 Central St., Bristol. Dress to impress. Buffet served from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $15. For more information, call Gail at (860) 582-8229. Varsity Baseball – BHS vs. East Catholic at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Softball – BHS vs. East Catholic at East Catholic Lower Field, 3:45 p.m.

Saturday

Godspell – Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of “Godspell” for Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in advance are $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and students; $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. For more information, call (860) 8283637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.org. Charity dance – A charity dance in memory of Gary Scheyd is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at New Britain Elks Club, 30 Washington St. Donation is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. A DJ, raffle and cash bar are featured. All proceeds benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. For more information, call Roger at (860) 983-3460 or LivestrongCT@cox.net. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Bacon Academy at Colchester Football Field, 10 a.m. Varsity Boys and Girls Track – Irv Black Invitational at Trinity College, TBA.

Monday

Varsity Softball – BHS vs. St. Paul Catholic at St. Paul Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Varsity Lacrosse – BHS vs. Shelton at Shelton High School, 7 p.m.

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The Buzz Around Berlin Sell, sell, sell

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The cast and crew of Fiddler on the Roof at McGee Middle School posed for a photo after the production. Junior Troop 66495 sold over 200 boxes of cookies recently at Stop & Shop. From left: Alaina Bogden, Jaclyn Arute, Emily Cooney, Gabi Vasi, Julia Delvecchio and Amanda Lee.

Special guest for ‘Me Week’

Alex Dumas celebrated his “Me Week” in Mrs. Sirois’ class at Hubbard Elementary School. Dumas brought in his uncle, Dr. Paul Bocciarelli, to speak to the children about dental hygiene and the importance of his job. Each student in Mrs. Sirois’ class gets a “Me Week” and celebrates all vorite photos, stories, hobbies, and a special guest week long by sharing fa- with the whole class.

Donation to Locks of Love Jamie Peterson, 5, donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love recently. She is in kindergarten at Griswold Elementary School. She decided to donate her hair after participating in a math-at-thon for St. Jude’s at the school. Lisa Ciarcia is the hairdresser who made the cut.

Daisy Troop 66701 would like thank residents for supporting its troop. Above: Morgan Arute, Grace Machata, Isabelle Marino and Lyzy Litwinko. Below: Caley Balban, Emma Roski, Morgan Arute, Grace Machata.

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Seeding Continued from page 14 to keep the seed wet. When grass seed dries, it dies. Care for your Seedlings Once your grass seedlings appear, some simple steps can help you care for your growing lawn, including: * Fertilize the lawn — Remember to fertilize the same day you seed. After that, for most areas of the country, it’s OK to fertilize your lawn every two months during warm weather. * Keeping off the grass—

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Stormwater management The Town of Berlin is seeking to modify its Stormwater Management Plan as required per Section 6(k) of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. The Townwide Stormwater Management Plan has been updated to meet the requirements of the General Permit, and to address high levels of

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Christian Life Church has 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 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club at Kensington Congregational Church is planning to serve Easter brunch after the 9 a.m. service on Easter Sunday, April 12. Sign up at coffee hour or call the church office at (860) 828-4511 for reservations. A free will offering will be received. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop inâ&#x20AC;? basis, in the crib room in the Reeves Center. All children, from infants to preschoolers, are welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

Bethany Covenant Church Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., has scheduled a production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godspellâ&#x20AC;? 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 or tickets, call (860) 828-3637 or godspell@bethanycovenant.o rg.

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. The 82nd annual May Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage and cod fish cakes are featured. Be sure to visit the Posey Shoppe and Country Store. 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.

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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 Street in Wethersfield. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry is available during services. For more information, call (203) 982-9227.

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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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Obituaries Mary E. Moses Mary E. Moses, 88, of Newington, died March 30, 2009 at B e l - A i r Manor in Newington. Born in New Britain, Mary has been a Newington resident for over 40 years. A graduate of New Britain High School, she was employed at the New Britain Machine Company for over 10 years and was a member of South Church in New Britain. Surviving are five cousins, Bruce Kopycinski and his wife Gayle of Newington, Jack David and his wife Oriana of East Hampton, Jeffrey Kopycinski and his wife Grace of Berlin, Elizabeth Kopycinski and her husband Eugene of Newington and Adam David and his wife Sue of Ridgefield. Services were held April 3, 2009 at Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051 or to the CT Humane Society, Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. Share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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George C. Buckley, died March 27, 2009 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell. She was born March 8, 1910, in New Britain, daughter of the late George F. and Agnes (Skoglund) Guite and lived in New Britain prior to moving to Kensington in 1952. She was a local artist whose work was widely exhibited and many of her paintings are held in private collections. She was a longtime member of the Berlin Historical Society, the American Artist’s Professional League, Connecticut Classic Arts, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Terry was a life-long member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of New Britain and served on the Administrative Board. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, John D. and Joyce H. Buckley of Southington and Stephen G. and Susan F. Buckley of Londonderry, N.H.; seven grandchildren Ruth Milam of Lakeville, Mass., Scott Buckley of Walnut Creek, Calif., Christine Pearlstein of Hudson, Mass., Carole Abercrombie of Memphis, Tenn., Jeffrey Buckley of Plainville, James Buckley of Willimantic, Jeremy Buckley of Rocky Hill; and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Roy F. Guite and Lawrence W. Guite; and her sister Elinor Blackburn. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 9, 2009, at

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Letters to the Editor Dangerous intersection To the editor: The intersection of Burnham Street, Farmington Avenue and Porter’s Pass is very dangerous. The traffic signal lights at the intersection of Burnham Street and Porter’s Pass need to be changed to include a left turn signal light (the left turn lanes are already marked on the road). The traffic light on Farmington Avenue (same intersection) has left turn signal lights. Daily, people who are turning left from Porter’s Pass (and also from the Burnham Street side) either run the light or attempt to cut off the drivers who are going straight or turning right onto Farmington Avenue. Many times people have almost hit the cars waiting at the red light in their haste to turn first. Several times I have witnessed cars, whose attempt to cut off the other cars failed, drive down the left turn lane on the opposite side of the road just because they are too impatient and rude to wait their turn. There are a lot of new teenage drivers on the road. Is this the example adults want to set? Someone is going to be seriously injured, if not killed, due to the lack of left turn signal lights at this intersection. At least if all four directions have a left turn signal light, everyone would have a fair chance to turn left at that intersection. Joanne Temple Berlin

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Government Meetings

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, Room, 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Public Health Nursing Services, VNA, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 14 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5 p.m. Monday, April 20 Mattabassett District, 245 Main St., Cromwell, 7 p.m.

To the editor: Lately I have been reading about hazardous duty workers in the State of Connecticut padding their pensions by working a great deal of overtime. If the state thinks hazardous duty workers are padding their pensions with overtime workers, then the state or towns and cities and companies should hire more workers so they would not have to pay the present workforce of hazardous workers overtime pay. However, the state, cities, town and companies know it would cost a lot more to hire more workers than to pay the present workforce overtime and a higher pension. I hope the public knows what hazardous duty worker means. When a hazardous duty worker leaves for work and he or she says goodbye to their family, nobody knows if they will return home that day. There are a number of people out there that take our hazardous duty workers for granted. It’s not a gravy train, like some local newspapers have stated. It’s hazardous duty no matter if it’s straight time or overtime. Let’s be truthful. Some of the department heads of the state, cities and towns, and the federal government, don’t even work 40 hours. Some spend more time on our golf courses than working. Don’t get me wrong, not all of them. That’s what I call a true gravy train. Check out their pensions when they retire and don’t mess with hazardous duty workers. Hank Pustelnik Berlin

Beware of future high school To the editor: Are there any other taxpayers in the Town of Berlin that

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Letters Continued from page 19 feel as I do, that a new $92+ million dollar high school is being forced down our throats by our elite Board of Education and Town Council? I believe that this estimate does not include new staffing or land purchase. If a new building priority exists in Berlin. It should be for a new police facility in the center of town on Farmington Avenue where out of town residents can find it. Now that the Animal Control situation is resolved after 10 years, the Town Council should be looking at a couple of vacant buildings centrally located, such as the empty Kensington Furniture store. What an excellent opportunity for the town to move ahead for a badly needed new Police Station for which a “Statement of Need” already exists. After my wife and I moved to Berlin in the early ’60’s, we became involved with a proeducation group called “PROBE” (People For The Reinforcement Of Berlin Education). At the time, PROBE was lobbying the then current Boards of Finance and Education for an addition to the existing Berlin High School building to include a new media center. As part of a compromise with town officials, provisions were made to add additional bonding funds to enhance and strengthen foundations and vertical supporting columns. This was requested to enable a new future second floor addition to be constructed on the same site. Why then, are we now talking about a new school for $92+ million when a much less costly second floor addition may be all that is really needed, especially since the State of Connecticut projects a lower high school student enrollment of around 20 percent by the end of the next decade? Isn’t this a great example of excessive over spending by the Education lobby. Remember, most residents homes and businesses have had their assessments increased by an average of 40 percent during last year’s peak period reassessment

process. Property taxes increased about 40 percent except for the few properties that actually were reduced, believe it or not. Even with the Town Council’s temporary hold on all new town building projects, I’m sure the new high school issue will surface again in the near future. There are less expensive alternatives to the “drumbeat” for a new high school and the Berlin taxpayers should pay close attention to which way this issue is resolved as the economy improves in the immediate future. Robert Clark Kensington

Kids are alright To the editor: With all the turmoil in the world and financial hardship all around us it is rare to find hope or something to feel good about. Suggestion: Look to our children. They can provide a glimpse of hope. I want to give thanks and recognition to the kids of Chestnut Lane (Matt and Jake Heimlich, David and Steven Bordinaro, Ashley Curtiss and Theo Tomasitis) who planned and executed a fundraiser for their Ukrainian orphan friend Sergiy Matsepora. This group, for several weeks, planned and gave up a Saturday to execute this event. This special bunch range in age from fourth to seventh grade and together they understand what is truly important -compassion and friendship for your fellow man. Sergiy is an 11-year-old boy that we have been hosting (and trying to adopt) since the summer of 2005. This boy who has very little in the way of possessions (a small backpack with only a few items) has been given by his new found friends a mountain of memories and love to take back with him. Language and social differences has never interfered with them playing or just hanging out and laughing. By the end of each summer the kids all know a little more Ukrainian and he knows a little more English. This special group of kids has provided Sergiy with a moment in time, a time in which he can forget a lonely life in the orphanage and be

Budget Continued from page 1 we tried not to injure too many operations,” said Town Councilor Robert Dacey chairman of the finance committee. “Nothing was done with malice. We’re one town and not separate parts of a town. Each one is important. We tried to strike an equal balance for everyone in town.” The Board of Education will get a 2.1 percent increase. The board’s budget is currently $35,817,521. Its new budget is $36,533,871. “We approached the budget with the idea these are tough economic times and our opinion is that it will only get worse before it gets better,” Dacey said. “It was always our goal to go in at zero.” “On the town side, there’s no (budget) increase, it’s flat,” Dacey said. The referendum on the budget will be held April 28. The mill rate will remain at 22.69 per thousand. This was accomplished in several ways, but a major contributing factor was the salary freeze that top townside employees offered and concessions by three of the town’s unions. Dacey said the overall plan is to impact resident services as little as possible, to continue to provide essential safety services and preserve staff to the extent possible. “We haven’t progressed as much as you’d like to do. But we haven’t regressed significantly either. It’s been a difficult situation,” Dacey said, adding that this is the second time in the past four years that there has been no mill in-

afforded the opportunity to be a kid again surrounded by his friends that love and care about him. Parents, you should be very proud. And like Sergiy, I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to know your children. Forget what you hear about the youth today on the news or from misinformed adults … to quote Pete Townsend, “The kids are alright.” Dave Tomasitis Berlin

crease. He said he is not aware of any other area town that has been able to hold back on increasing the mill rate. Mayor Adam Salina said “We’re trying to give people as much relief as possible right now at zero mill increase. On the townside, we’re not making any drastic changes to services.” He said hours at the library and the pools will be cut back slightly and there may be less money for items such as sidewalk repair. “We are trying to cut a little across the board.” Salina, Dacey, Councilors Steve Morelli, Rachelle Rochette and Robert McGee voted in favor of bringing the $66,429,787 budget forward to the public. Councilor Joan Carey voted against it. Councilor William Watson III was absent. Dacey said the latest Grand List generated $440,000 of new money — an amount he called “very anemic.” On the other hand, the amount of revenue the town lost was about equal to the growth. In other words, a wash. “Next year looks like it’s going to be worse,” Salina said and other officials indicated more tough times ahead. Town Manager Denise McNair anticipates the upcoming tax season will be more difficult. “We have no clue what this July will bring.” She said with people out of work, or experiencing a reduction in hours or wages, there is always the possibility tax collection will become more difficult. The town started the budget season with about a $2 million shortfall, but with top managers on the townside taking a wage freeze and concessions by unions this was chiseled down somewhat. “That brought us a quarter million closer to our goal,” Dacey said. Town employees cooperated and“We couldn’t get to zero without them.” Department heads such as the chief of police, police captain, town clerk, director of public works, town manager and all others at that level volunteered to participate in the freeze. “All the senior managers …agreed to a pay freeze. They were the first to come to the table,” Dacey said. Those managers set the tone and

when McNair appealed to the rank and file in the town’s unions, concessions were made. Three unions agreed to a reduction in the amount of the town’s pension contribution. “That was a godsend,” she said. But the town “was still left with a shortfall.” “Our No. 1 priority was to make adjustments without impacting employment,” Dacey said. But in the end, the decision was made to eliminate two positions. One was a part-time position in the development services office. The other was the assistant town manager, a $70,000 a year job previously held by Tammi Saddler. Salina said “The issue comes down to a difficult time we’re experiencing. Revenues have decreased by a substantial amount. There’s less state and federal aid. You combine all that and it doesn’t bode well for being fully staffed.” McNair said the assistant to the town manager job was the only place she was able to identify (other than the parttime planning job) to cut back. McNair said the assistant town manager’s duties will be distributed among various staff. She is also working on a plan to share a human resources person with the Board of Education. She’s talked to the superintendent of schools and it may work out. McNair said she is exploring other ways to share resources between departments. McNair “did an outstanding job with the first cuts,” Dacey said. But the town still faced a $2 million shortfall if the mill rate was to be held to a zero increase. “We looked at all the items and at what could be cut or put aside or rearranged,” he said. “The managers did not submit anything frivolous.” To further reduce the shortfall, the school board’s $1.2 million requested increase was cut back to about $716,000. Dr. Michael Cicchetti brought his budget to the school board, asking for a 4.48 percent increase or an additional $1.6 million for the school district. About $1 million was for salary and benefit increases. There were no new programs or staff. The BOE cut Cicchetti’s budget to 3.4 percent. The finance committee cut it to two percent.

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Economic Development Commission presents awards at Chamber dinner

The Berlin Economic Development Commission presented five awards at the Berlin Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting March 27 at the Hawthorne Inn. The Developer of the Year Award went to Earl H. Wicklund in recognition of his completion of Park Place on Farmington Avenue and his work as a local builder and developer for over 50 years. Wicklund invested over

$500,000 for the construction of Park Place, a 5,100 square foot building at 1225-31 Farmington Avenue. Tenants are: Focus Physical Therapy, MBA Engineering and Average Joe’s fitness facility. He previously built the Kensington Commons and TD Banknorth projects on Farmington Avenue. Wicklund has also long been known for building quality homes and the names of his subdivisions are now syn-

For these reasons the EDC instituted a new Beautification Award to recognize outstanding new development projects. This year the Commission presented its Beautification Award to Cary Gagnon. Last year, Gagnon completed Camden Way, an attractive 12,200 square foot, two building retail development on the Berlin Turnpike just south of Route 9. The first tenant in this project

onymous with Berlin. He is currently completing the Crystal Falls subdivision. Wicklund resides in town with his wife Jean as do many of his children and grandchildren and is a long time member of the Berlin Lions Club. The town has come to highly value projects on main thoroughfares that are constructed with a high degree of architectural integrity and site landscape design.

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was a Dunkin Donut store also owned by Gagnon. He has owned Dunkin Donut stores for the last 20 years and he now has 15 locations including four in Berlin. His other stores are on New Britain Road and in the Irving service station complex on the Berlin Turnpike. Gagnon’s roots in Berlin go back a long way. and he has also given back to the community in many ways. For example, he is in the process of donating a parcel of land adjacent to the Camden Way to the Berlin Land Trust. The Business of the Year Award recognizes a business that contributes significantly to the Berlin economy by job creation and retention and real estate investment. The award was presented to Andrew Nowakowski President of Tri-Star Industries, forr completing a major addition. Tri-Star manufactures threaded inserts for plastic, for diverse markets. The company was started in 1991 and has been located in Berlin since 1996. Last year Tri-Star invested $1.3 million in a 13,000 square foot addition to 101 Massirio Drive. The company employs over 30 people. Tri-Star supports community activities including the police department and Berlin High School. With its building project, Tri-Star hired primarily local consultants and contractors: MBA Engineering, Jacunski Humes Architects, Fortunato Construction, Bigelow Electric, Riley Plumbing and Kensington Glass. The annual Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Ray Jarema. He has spent countless hours as a volunteer in the community i as a member of the Berlin Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Commission and also on the Central Connecticut Health District Board of Health. Jarema has been employed by the Connecticut Depart-

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Senior Happenings AARP

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. Pre-registration is required.

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Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for April is as follows: Tuesday, April 14 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, April 21 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, April 28 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening.

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Health Nurse and Kate Keefe, OTR/L, Renaissance Coordinator are scheduled to present an overview of holistic and complementary therapies for pain managements on Wednesday April 22 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. A review of the Chronic Pain Exercise wellness program offered at Southington Acre Center and Therapeutic Touch trials will be available for willing participants. Sign up at the Senior Center.

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.

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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. To order of cancel a meal, call Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Requested donation is $2. Following is a list of lunches for the week of April 13 at the Senior Center. Monday, April 13: Eggplant roulette with marinara sauce, bowties with sauce, garden salad, Italian bread, Mandarin orange slices. Tuesday, April 14: Honey Dijon chicken breast, rice pilaf, corn on the cob, corn muffin, fresh baked cookies. Wednesday, April 15: New England clam chowder with oyster crackers, seafood salad, tomato wedges, cucumber slices on bad of greens, potato salad, croissant, peach cup. Thursday, April 15: Meatloaf with mushroom sauce, baked potato, Scandinavian vegetables, fruit sherbet, white bread. Friday, April 17: Cranberry juice, macaroni and cheese, Roman medley vegetables, whole grain bread, fresh fruit.

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Senior Happenings Brain aerobics Brain aerobics is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. The program features word games, puzzles, and brain twisters. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at the Senior Center.

AARP trips The following is the current trip schedule for the Berlin AARP. For details and reserva-

tions, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. Apr. 15-17 — Pennsylvania Dutch. May 14-17 — Ottawa Tulip Festival. May 28 — Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant. June 3-10 — Mackinac Island, Michigan. June 25 — The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York. July 18 — Whale Watch, Boston. Aug. 13 — Ricky Nelson tribute at the Aqua Turf.

Senior Bowling Results of the Strikette Bowling League from March 31: High Triple: Deb Jaskot, 608. High Single: Deb Jaskot, 268. Deb Jaskot, 268; Alice Ming, 182; Linda Henderson, 178; Laraine Masseiro, 176; Barb Patterson 166; Irene Willametz, 159; Sue Rogers, 155; Lil Klotz, 151; Marge Odishoo, 150. Results of the Senior Bowling League from April 3: Mike Koval, 203; Joe Sytulek, 196; Stan Dziob, 179; Bud Caffery, 177; Pete Tordanato, 169; Irene Willametz, 169; Louise Baccaro, 167; Laura Brochu, 151.

Robotics team fares well at regionals in Boston On March 6 and 7 the Berlin High School and McGee Middle School robotics team, aka Berlin FIRST Robotics, competed in the Boston Regional of the FIRST 2009 Challenge, Lunacy. This year the team went into the competition season with high hopes and much enthusiasm. With good reason, the team had a great season in 2008 and wanted to build on their success. Berlin brought a large contingent of team members and supporters to the Agganis Center at Boston University. The team was one of 53 which competed in what has become a very competitive Regional. The team did not disappoint its supporters. Not only did they exceed last year’s success, they came within two wins of winning the entire event. Berlin FIRST was seeded fourth after the qualifying rounds, finishing with a record of 6-1 and was teamed with the number one alliance for the elimination matches Saturday afternoon. The team breezed through the quarterfinal and semifinals, going 4-0. In the championship round the team was matched against

WPI and Mass Academy School, Blackstone Valley Technical School and Brookfield High School from Connecticut. Berlin was allied with Algonquin Regional High School and Tewksbury Memorial High School both from Massachusetts. Both final matches were exciting, but in the end, Berlin and its alliance lost. Berlin FIRST had never made it past the quarter final round before, surely a good sign of things to come in Atlanta. The drive team that led Berlin to this great finish was comprised of Carson Collier, Sean Orzolek, Will Cavedon and Adam Salwocki. The team is organized under the supervision of Paul Griswold, technology teacher at McGee Middle School and Pam Dennis, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Berlin High School. The team will travel to the FIRST Championship in Atlanta, GA on April 15. They will compete against more than 300 teams from all over the world. This is a great experience for the students, as they will meet students from Brazil, Israel, Mexico and Canada, as well as teams from all over the United States.

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Some of us want to lose fat. Others would love to be a little more toned. But if there was ever a need to be in absolutely tip-top shape, the actors at the Connecticut Cabaret are feeling it. Their latest endeavor will have six young men standing on stage for just one brief moment you guessed it - totally in the buff. Or, as they say in the U.K., going for “The Full Monty.” Connecticut Cabaret owner Kris McMurray and Fit-

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“Gladiator Training” program designed to rapidly build muscle and cut the fat with hour-long sessions twice a week. Homework is required, and each actor spends at least 45 minutes a day in a personal cardio session to elevate their heart rate and metabolism. Everyone involved has become much more aware of what they are eating, how much, and at what times of day. After just three weeks, the results were so noticeable that “wives” wanted to get into the act! The co-ed group now works out together twice a week in Fitness by Design’s new cardio studio “It’s a tough workout” says

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Shaping up Berlin resident Mark Caliandri has lost 49 pounds since he started working out at Average Joes in November, 43 of those as part of the weight loss boot camp. The boot camp started in January. The diet was hard for him at first. The workouts were intense, and increased in intensity. He said the participants did some fun activities too, not just in the gym (bowling, laser tag, indoor rock climbing). But the results were dramatic. He had to buy new workout pants after two weeks because the ones he had were literally falling off him. He started with walking in November, but he is now running three miles at a clip, and increasing his pace every week. Pushups and abdominal work are much easier now and his overall strength and stamina have dramatically improved.

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The Nutmeg Books awards were presented recently at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Nutmeg trophy winners who read all 10 books were: Anthony Adamcewicz, Vinny Biscoglio, Allison Brown, Jennifer Errico, Chloe Ezzo, Krista Fasciano, Bridget Fox, Ashley Getsie, Gianna Grant, Megan Graves, Troy Haynes, Evan Hilbie, Stephanie Humen, Jonathan Jahn, Aidan Jones, Abby Jorsey, Shaheera Khan, Connor Ladd, Hannah LaVoie, Athena Lawrence, Heather Mader, Effie Makris, Josh Marzi, Alexa Miano, Steven Miano, Cassandra Pagliaruli, Valerie Perzanowski, Maria Rigas, Darien Riley, Alec Rossi, Connor Ruszczyk, Cassie Simonides, Toby Sznaj, Kimberly Tencza, Nina Urso, Kevin Wish, Mark Wojcicki, Adrian Wojtun, Justin Zhang. Nutmeg trophy winners who read all 20 books: Gabriella Bierwirth, Madison Blake, Alec Rich, Jacob Salee. Missing from photo: Dan Fasciano (20 books), Maeve McQuillan, Nathan Nieves, Kevin Rose, Haley Stites, Callie Williams. are scheduled: Thursday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information, call (860) 224-5453. Bereavement Support Group meets every other

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 9, 2009

2009 Berlin High School Spring Sports Preview

Several teams eyeing championships Softball

By Nick Carroll Sports Editor The 2009 spring sports season at Berlin High School got under way this week. The following takes a brief look at the BHS varsity teams that will be competing this season.

Baseball Coach: Leo Veleas (23rd year, 387-99). Assistants: Frank Naples, Nick Pepe. Last year: The Redcoats earned an eighth seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals where they fell to top seed Guilford, 9-8. The locals wrapped up their campaign with a record of 17-6. Key losses: Pat McCandless, Jake Matuszak, Ryan DeGroff, Adam Romegialli, Cory Schroder. This year: Local fans have been looking forward to this season. Berlin has talent up and down its roster, but its pitching staff is most impressive. The team’s ace, once again, is Matt Carasiti. The senior will continue his career on scholarship at St. John’s University. Next in the Redcoats’ pitching pipeline is Mark Bordonaro. Like Carasiti, next year Bordonaro will be playing NCAA Division I ball. The senior will continue his career on scholarship at Fairfield University. Berlin’s pitching staff also includes Joe Balowski and Anthony Marzi. Chris Morin completes the battery. On top of their excellent pitching staff, the Redcoats have some big time hitters back. Balowski batted nearly .350 last year. Zach Parsons (DH) hit over .300. Berlin’s defense looks tough, as well. Balowski (SS)

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Above: Berlin High School baseball captains, from left: seniors Joe Balowski and Matt Carasiti. Below: Berlin High School softball captains, from left: junior Kaitlyn Bovee, senior Courtney Bovee and junior Samantha DeGroff.

and Carasiti (SS) were defensive standouts in 2008. Carasiti and Balowski will serve as team captains. Outlook: Coach Veleas likes his pitching and is hopeful that his defense will be tough. The veteran coach likes the leadership he has

seen from his seniors, as well. Clearly, the Redcoats have a lot going for them. Most insiders peg the locals as the team to beat in the Northwest Conference. East Catholic, RHAM, Northwest Catholic and

Plainville may also be in the hunt for the title. “Our goal is to win as many games as we can. If winning the conference championship is part of it, that’s good,” said Veleas. “I want to go 20-0. If not that, 19-1 would be nice too.”

Coach: Jason Pires (sixth year, 59-45). Assistants: Joy Cooper, Lindsay Germain, Kate Mayer. Last year: The Lady Redcoats rolled up a regular season record of 16-4 and captured their first outright Northwest Conference championship since 1993. The locals earned a third seed and a first round bye in the CIAC Class L state tournament and fell to 11th-seed Mercy, 6-2, in the quarterfinals. Key losses: Meagan Guy, Danielle Gorneault. This year: Berlin has a solid core highlighted by returning starters, seniors Courtney Bovee (IF, .283, 11 runs scored, 5 RBI) and Molly Wicklund (OF, .262, 8 runs scored, 7 RBI), juniors Lindsay Erickson (P/IF, .333, 13 runs scored, 11 RBI), Samantha DeGroff (IF, .200, 4 runs scored, 4 RBI) and Kaitlyn Bovee (OF, .333, 10 runs scored, 7 RBI) and sophomore Stephanie LaPierre (C, .347, 6 runs scored, 8 RBI). Sophomore Monique St. Jarre is a key newcomer. Courtney Bovee, Kaitlyn Bovee and DeGroff will serve as team captains. Outlook: With six starters returning, the Lady Redcoats will be formidable. The locals have speed and a versatile defense. However, Coach Pires lamented that his team struck out far too much in 2008, but he is hopeful that trend won’t continue this spring. Pires said if his pitching holds up, Berlin should contend for the Northwest Conference championship. East Catholic, Plainville and St. Paul could be in the title chase, as well.

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Spring

Super season The Berlin Basketball Association 8th grade girls travel team won the CGBL regular season title with a league record of 162. The team ended the season with an overall mark of 274. Comprising the team were, front row, from left: Courtney Trzasko, Bianca Jacques, Gina Lapila and Kailene Rampone. Back row, from left: Ashley Malloy, Coach Chris Pick, Demis Christodlous, Paige Young, Megan Rugar and Coach Gary Trzasko. The team was sponsored by KCM Inc.

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Continued from page 31 “I am very excited about the prospects for this season,” said Pires. “We have a very talented freshman class coming in who will complement our veterans. We, as a team, are united in our goals, and we are ready to make the necessary steps to make them a reality.”

Boys Golf Coach: John Line (second year, 30-3-2). Assistant: Stan Brittingham. Last year: Paced by match medalist Kevin Josephson’s 71, the Redcoats shot a 300 to finish first at the CIAC Division II state tournament. It was state title No. 9 for Berlin, which collected the program’s 1,000th match victory during the season. The Redcoats also claimed the Northwest Conference championship, the team’s 30th. Josephson fired a 68 to earn match medalist honors at the NWC tournament. Berlin golfers shot a combined 284 at the event. Key loss: Kevin Josephson. This year: The loss of Josephson is a huge one, but as usual, Berlin has reloaded. The locals return AllNWC players, seniors Ryan Lee and Mike Scheyd and sophomore Kevin Jud. Lee and Scheyd are four-year starters. Jud finished second at the 2008 state tournament to earn All-State honors. Vying for the remaining starting spots were seniors Jack Rudy, Joe Fiducia and John Scheyd. Lee and Mike Scheyd will serve as team captains. Outlook: It appears the Redcoats have the man power to win the Northwest Conference and compete for another state title. Coach Line is cautiously optimistic. “The core is there for us to do well this year,” Line said. “However, golf is unpredictable, and the tournaments at the end of the season are only one day. Championships can be decided by good or bad bounces. Hopefully, we can deal with our

share of bad bounces, because, ultimately, how one does deal with the bad breaks determines how successful one is at golf.” Last year, the NWC produced three state champions. “I don’t expect the competition this year to be any easier,” said Line. “The teams are well-coached.”

Girls Golf Coach: Jim Bryers (second year). Assistant: Jeff Coderre. Last year: For the first time in the 14-year history of the program, the Lady Redcoats were denied the Northwest Conference championship. The locals finished second to Farmington. Berlin’s Erica Barnes carded a 79 to earn match medalist honors at the NWC tournament. The Lady Redcoats shot 388 as a team. Barnes went on to finish tied for second with an 82 at the CIAC state tournament. The Lady Redcoats shot a 429 at the event and landed in 13th place. Key losses: Larissa Pentalow, Laura Bedus, Mallory Taylor. This year: Berlin’s 26-person roster is highlighted by Erica Barnes, a senior. Barnes will continue her career on scholarship at Hofstra University. Sophomore Alyssa Scheyd will play in the No. 2 position. Scheyd made great strides last season, and as the year progressed, broke into the starting five. At press time, the remaining starting positions were up for grabs. In contention for those spots were senior Stephanie Pomponio, juniors Alli Sturgeon, Brianna Calafiore, Nicole Carlone and Maggie Doyle, sophomores Emma Rustico, Kayla Mazzarella, Andrea Pomponio and Rebecca Calafiore and freshmen Victoria Fagan, Ashley Friday, Carli Mazzarella, Erika Park and Emily Stickel. Barnes and Stephanie Pomponio will serve as team captains. Outlook: Jim Bryers, longtime coach of the BHS boys golf team, took over the girls team late last season.

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Spring Continued from page 32 Heading into this week, the veteran coach was still getting to know his players. “One thing we have learned is that there are 26 girls that have committed to practicing hard each day to improve their game,” Bryers said. Jeff Coderre “has said that there are a lot of good swings on the practice range. We’ll have to see what happens when they start playing practice rounds,” Bryers added. Bryers didn’t prognosticate about his team’s chances this spring, but with Barnes and Scheyd leading the way, the Lady Redcoats will remain competitive.

Boys Track Coach: Rick Hanbury (15th year). Assistants: Dave Francalangia, Josh Rosek. Last year: The Redcoats manufactured three victories during the regular season and went on to place seventh at the Northwest Conference championships and 25th at the CIAC Class MM state meet. Key losses: Dan Erickson, Bobby Salerno, Pat King. This year: Berlin has proven point-getters throughout its lineup. The team’s top distance man is senior Justin Roncaioli. Supporting Roncaioli are junior Ricky Lewandowski and senior Sean Beuhler. The dis-

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tance crew welcomed several newcomers, including freshman Connor Hilbie. The Redcoats look to be in good shape in throws, as well. Senior Nick DeLoia could be the premier shot putter in the Northwest Conference. Berlin’s strong throwing contingent also includes juniors Steve Nelson and Jack Banks, sophomore Kyle Kureczka and senior Steve Ellefsen. The Redcoats are powered in jumps by junior Mark Jolley (high jump), senior Jared Breindel (triple jump), junior Ryan Bisson (pole vault) and junior Ian VanderGulic (long jump). That group is backed by versatile sophomores Jimmy Nolan and Zach Giaccone. Berlin’s top sprinters are juniors Taylor Tavarozzi, David Campagna, Kyle Connoly and VanderGulic. Those veterans are joined by newcomer Joe Rocco, a junior. Roncaioli and Breindel will serve as team captains. Outlook: With talented athletes throughout his roster, Coach Hanbury is setting the bar fairly high this spring. “Overall, I expect the team to finish around .500 again, but with some pleasant surprises, we could finish as high as third in the NWC,” he said. “The final team standings could depend on the development of our sprinters and distance runners, which usually determine the outcome of the three relays. If we can compete in the relays, we can See Spring, page 35

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Continued from page 33 have success as a team.” Note: BHS will host the 2009 NWC championships at its newly refurbished track and field complex.

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The Berlin Basketball Association’s fifth grade girls travel team capped its season recently. The team was, front row: Angie Perrone, Alex Perrone, Stephanie Trevethan and Samantha Lynes. Middle row: Livia Hendrickson, Hayley Wilhelm, Kelli Salimeno and Alyssa Prokop. Back row: Coaches Scott Trevethan, Jim Perrone and Tom Salimeno.

Coach: Scott Burns (15th year). Assistants: Dave Francalangia, Josh Rosek. Last year: The Lady Redcoats’ three-year reign atop the Northwest Conference was halted. The locals finished third at the NWC championships, fifth at the CIAC Class MM meet and 24th at the State Open. Key losses: Krista Sullivan, Jaime Rasmussen, Mari Rauseo, Alexa Rivera. This season: Berlin lost a great deal of talent to graduation, but it returns some proven point-getters, highlighted by junior Nikki Kureczka. Last year, Kureczka placed sixth in the heptathlon and qualified for the New Englands in the 400 and the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.

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Also, she set school records in the 200 (26.15) and 400 (58.68). Other key returnees include junior Kim Rasmussen (state meet qualifier in long jump, triple jump and high jump) and seniors Casey Lupini (state meet qualifier in high jump), Vanessa Swenton (school record holder in discus) and Ana Dauphin (state meet qualifier in 100 hurdles). Good things are expected from seniors Kelly Wilcox, Mary Dickinson and Jen Rector, as well. The Lady Redcoats’ most promising newcomers are sprinters, sophomore Jess Lavoie, freshmen Lisa Andreana and Madison Tavarozzi and the versatile Sarah Pitterling, a junior. Senior Christine Maroon and Dauphin will serve as team captains. Outlook: Berlin looks strong in sprints. The locals should be in good shape in jumps and throws, as well. But the team, as a whole, is young and may experience some growing pains this spring. See Spring, page 37

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Spring Continued from page 35 “Certainly we lost some solid and record-setting athletes to graduation,” Coach Burns said. “But we have a solid corps to work around, and the attitude has been excellent. We have a great group of seniors and strong leadership, and that should account for a great deal of success.” Middletown is pegged as the team to beat in the Northwest Conference. Note: BHS will host the 2009 NWC championships at

Boys Tennis Coach: Rex Smith (24th year). Last year: The longstruggling Redcoats ran up a record of 8-6 and earned a spot in the postseason for the first time in nearly a decade. Key losses: Andy DeVivo, John Guzze, Andrew Hornberger, Mike Pagano, Teddy Rosol, Jeff Sirois. This year: Berlin was hit hard by graduation. The team’s most experienced returnee, Rich Conway, played

in the No. 2 singles spot last season. Conway, a sophomore, takes over at No. 1 this spring. Freshman Alex Chrya is the Redcoats’ No. 2 singles. Filling the remaining singles spots are juniors Andrew Thurston and Cody Scott. At press time, first-year players, seniors John McNair and Carson Collier, had the No. 1 doubles spot locked up. Other doubles players vying for starting spots were senior Pat Regan, junior Kevin La and sophomores Nick Guerrieri, Adam Salwocki, Kevin Shea and Mike Voepel.

Thurston will serve as team captain. Outlook: Berlin is young and largely inexperienced. The locals will take their lumps this spring, but the experience they gain should help them down the road.

Girls Tennis Coach: Diane Cleary (second year, 13-3). Last year: The Lady Redcoats rolled up a record of 13-3. The locals earned a spot in the CIAC Class M state tournament and fell to Wilton in the opening round. Four Berlin players qualified for the State Open.

Key losses: Four starters. This year: Berlin returns varsity-tested talent in Alyssa Hayes (14-2 at No. 1 doubles), Ellen Swol (11-5 at No. 2 doubles), Hannah Furlong (12-4 at No. 3 doubles), Jenn Rulka (13-3 at No. 3 doubles), Nina Raczkowski (9-7 at No. 4 singles) and Sam Garfi (13-3 at No. 3 doubles). Lauren Schaller, Kristen Cavalerie and Jenn Flannery are key newcomers. Swol, Furlong and Raczkowski will serve as team captains.

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Outlook: With six starters back, and mixing with some promising newcomers, the Lady Redcoats should be in the hunt for the Northwest Conference championship. RHAM, East Catholic and Northwest Catholic could be in the title chase, as well. “I am looking forward to a very fun and exciting season,” said Coach Cleary. “We have a lot of very talented tennis players on the team this year.”

Coach: Scott Rossi (first year varsity). Assistant: Jen Plis. This year: After spending the past two years as a club/junior varsity team, this spring Berlin will embark on its first varsity campaign. The Lady Redcoats will be led by captains Maggie Murphy, Kathleen Mullins and Nicki Baccaro and goalie Ashley Sampson. Outlook: Coach Rossi believes his troops are prepared to make the leap to varsity competition. “The girls are ready to take their

games to the next level and compete against some of the best talent in the state,” he said. Rossi likes his team’s work ethic and the leadership shown by his older players. But Berlin likely will take its lumps this season competing against more seasoned opponents. Still, the Lady Redcoats are looking forward to the challenge. “We have a great group of girls on this team. They have already bonded as a unit, and I couldn’t be happier with their efforts on and off the field,” said Rossi. “When you have a group of studentathletes like this, coaching

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

14-1 (09)

release dates: April 4-10

A Symbol of the Season

Do you keep any stuffed animals in your bedroom at home? You might have a fluffy stuffed bunny among your favorites. Rabbits, both stuffed and alive, seem very cuddly with their soft fur, long ears and twitching noses. To celebrate the arrival of spring, The Mini Page takes a closer look at rabbits.

Rabbit or hare?

photo by Kent Miller, courtesy National Park Service

You might think the words “rabbit” and “hare” describe the same animal. In fact, there are big differences between rabbits and hares. • Rabbits are born without hair and are blind. Hares are born with fur and with their eyes open. • Hares are usually bigger than rabbits and have longer legs and ears. • Hares can usually run faster A hare in Alaska’s than rabbits. Denali National Park. • Some rabbits live in underground burrows, while hares have their nests above ground.

photo by Jim Pisarowicz, courtesy National Park Service

Hopping Into Spring The wild rabbit most often seen in the United States is the cottontail. These gray or brown rabbits sometimes have a white spot between their eyes and a white tail that looks like a cotton ball. This is a desert cottontail.

Wild rabbits

What’s for dinner?

Many thousands of years ago, rabbits could be found only on the continents of Africa and Europe. Today, they live on every continent except Antarctica. North American rabbits usually like to live alone. They can mate at any time during the year, but February to October is their main mating season. Male rabbits, or bucks, will fight over a female rabbit, or doe. A pregnant rabbit builds a nest for her babies. She may have four or five litters of babies during a year, with five to eight bunnies in each litter. But rabbits have many predators, or other animals that hunt them, so many of the babies will not live to be adults.

Rabbits look for food at night. During the day, they hide in their nests and sleep. Plants, including vegetables, grasses, clover and even tree bark, are their favorite foods. Four sharp front teeth (two on the top, two on the bottom) help them bite through tough plant stems and leaves. A wild rabbit eats quickly, then goes back to its safe nest. Next, it passes partly digested, or processed, food. It eats the soft droppings, which still have minerals important to the rabbit’s health. Then it passes the food again, usually outside its nest. The rabbit will not eat these hard, dry droppings.

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Who’s Your Bunny? © Disney Enterprises, Inc. Based on the “Winnie the Pooh” works by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.

1. In this book, the little bunny tries to convince his dad of how much he “_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ loves him. The book is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _” called:

3. This poor nervous rabbit is also smart. He helps his friends in the Hundred-Acre Wood solve problems. He has a very simple name: ______

art © Frederick Warne & Co., 1902, 2002

4. This brother-and-sister team from books and TV take good care of each other. Sometimes brothers and sisters can be frustrating, but these two always find ways to work things out. Their names are: ___ ___ ____

Mini Spy . . .

art © Frederick Warne & Co., 1902, 2002

Answers: 1. “Guess How Much I Love You”; 2. Buster Baxter from “Arthur”; 3. Rabbit from “Winnie the Pooh”; 4. Max and Ruby; 5. Peter Rabbit; 6. Brer Rabbit

art courtesy WGBH/ Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.

2. This goofy character from a favorite TV show is the star’s best friend. They get into many adventures together. His name is: ______ ______

5. This bunny from a series of books by Beatrix Potter has been a much-loved character for more than 100 years. Beatrix’s bestknown book has been translated into 16 languages. This naughty bunny’s _____ ______ name is:

art courtesy Nickelodeon

Rabbits have long been a symbol of spring. Some of our favorite characters from books, movies and television bring joy and laughter all year long. Can you identify these beloved bunnies or where they come from?

6. This clever rabbit was written about by Joel Chandler Harris in the late 1800s. Harris collected African-American stories and wrote several books that included this character, whose name is: ____ ______ from The Mini Page © 2009 Universal Press Syndicate

Mini Spy and her friends are hunting for Easter eggs. See if you can find: • puppy • bell • beaver • rabbit • sock • alligator • letter n • number 3 • word MINI (twice)

Brown Basset ws TRY ’N The Ned’s FIND n u Ho Words that remind us of rabbits are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: HOP, SPRING, RABBIT, HARE, EAR, FAST, BUCK, BURROW, DOE, PREDATOR, TEETH, COTTONTAIL, BUNNY, PETER, BRER, PET, CAGE, PELLET, MOON, VEGETABLE, CUTE, LUCK, PLAY, LITTER. T S P R I N G R O T A D E R P I K A B Q L J W H K C U L E E HOP, HOP, HOP B E X N B Y I T G A J V T C L INTO SPRING! B U C K W U E T Y K R E W Q L A Z A V Y E N A T H R E O C E R P G X T B L N D E E L R U T C Q E S J P O G Y D R V R T X L I A T N O T T O C B F U E H Z F V J M H V E G E T A B L E TM

Rabbits

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, April 9, 2009

Berlin Brief Pet food pantry The Friends of Berlin Animal Control (FOBAC), has been holding a food drive for

Property Transfers

there. Those in the community in need of animal food may call the number below; all information will remain confidential. Residents may request certain brands, but we

We know that times are hard and that money is not always available to buy your animal the food it needs. To schedule a pick up or for any other inquires please call (860) 828-5287 ext. 1.

can not guarantee we will have them. After your information has been obtained we will schedule a time for you to come down, to our pet food pantry, and pick up your supplies.

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the past few weeks. Due to the generous number of pet food donations, FOBAC has decided to open a pet food pantry, which will remain open as long as the donations continue and the need is

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LOST Silver Chamilia charm bracelet@ Wallingford HomeDepot or Lowes. Reward offered. Heart is broken. Call 203-272-0407 LOST- Cat since 4/3/09. Very pettite. All black w/a split right ear. Responds to “Abby”. Missing from Old Kiln Rd near Cottontail, North Haven. Call (203) 234-7868

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LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/ yellow head on Wednesday, March 25 from 156 Sherman Avenue, Meriden. Responds to Kelby, speaks English & Spanish. Reward if returned. Call (203) 440-1551

FREE TAG SALE KIT WITH AD INCLUDES: 4 COLOR SIGNS* BALLOONS & 100 PRICING STICKERS.

LOST- Set of keys. Toyota & remote start and 8 other keys. Vic. of Meriden/Wallingford. Email if found: rintrah13@hotmail.com

CALL 203-238-1953 TAG Sale signs are free, when you place & pay for your Tag Sale ad at The Berlin Citizen office, 979 Farmington Ave, Kensington

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FOUND-Ladies ring. Vicinity of Queen St Mobil gas station, Southington. Call 860-621-6523 w/accurate description to claim. FOUND: Necklace. Holiday Cinema In Wallingford, 5pm Show On Sat 4/4. Call To Describe 203-265-0100 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-Grey & black male tiger housecat. Answers to “Dusty”. Last seen on South Washington St, Norton Park area, Plainville. Very skittish. Please call if seen 860-302-8348 LOST-Miniature Pinscher. Black with rust colored spots. Vicinity of Columbus Park area Westside Meriden. Red & silver collar w/red leash. He is microchipped. Call 203-537-0585

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203-238-1953 before 5pm Mon-Fri We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.

FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC.

CLASSIC & ANTIQUES

FORD 2003 RANGER EDGE 137K 4X4,V6 Well maintained, Black cold AC, new tires and suspension, 2nd owner-SHARP TRUCK. $5950. Call 860-349-1725

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

JEEP Cherokee 2001 Loaded, excellent condition. Paid $9000, asking $6800. Just bought. Changed mind. Title cleared. (203) 427-3199

ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111

BOATS & MOTORS

21 FT BAYLINER cutty cabin 1987 with 130 hp Evinrude ob 1997 and loadrite trailer, low hrs,great shape. Fun boat. $4800 Call Bob @ 203-314-3412

PETS & LIVESTOCK 2 DRUMS, 12” tom, 14” floor tom, both for only $100. Call 203-634-0809

BIRD cage for small birds 23x16x23 like new $35 puppy or rabbit exercise pen 8 panels 42"h with door use indoors or out Used once. $60. 203-630-0290

MITSUBISHI 2000 Diamante LS 4DR, auto, 90K, lthr, sunroof. 1 owner. Mint condition! Must See! Serviced! $5,995.Call 203-634-1991

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

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

FREE To Safe Loving Homes Young adult cats. Grey, beautiful, healthy & fixed. Owner ill, can no longer care for them. Call after 9am. (203) 626-5413 I AM looking for a male siamese to breed with my one year old Sealpoint/Flamepoint. No papers needed. Call Cara at 203-284-9691.

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

BMW 1985 5-Series Charcoal / Red Leather Interior Runs & drives. Needs Minor Mechanical. $800 or OBO. Call Don after 6pm @ 203-237-1339

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

SUBARU OUTBACK 1997, at, all wheel drive, loaded, heated seats, remote start, good tires, all maint. records. 216,000 miles. No oil leaks. Asking $2100 or best offer. 860-573-9218

TOYOTA CAMRY 2001 4 door, AT, Loaded! Exc. cond. $6350. SATURN 2002 4dr, AT, air, 77K. Excellent. $3450. 203 213-1142 JEEP Grand Cherokee 1997150K, leather interior, power everything. $2500. Call (860) 729-1316

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

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

TOYOTA 2000 Camry LE 82K, 4DR, auto, loaded. Serviced. Mint condition. Must See! $6,495. Call 203-634-1991

PONTIAC 2002 Sunfire 4DR, 4 cyl, auto, AC, CD, PW, PL. 39K. 1 owner. Mint condition! $5,995. Call 203-634-1991

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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

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 GMC BRIGADIER DUMP 1987 33k GVW, 3208 Diesel. Plow rig, sand rig, 48K. $6500. CHEVY 1/2 TON 1991 Runs extraordinary. $1550. 203-2131142

LAB AKC, OFA, Black & yellow. Parents are therapy dogs. Health guaranteed. $800-$900. Call (860) 681-5402 ARCTIC CAT 400 ATV, 2005, 4x4, 376 cc, 24.75 hp, winch & plow, 289 mi, 645 hrs, $4000 OBO (203)284-0160

YORKSHIRE Terrier. 14 month male. Healthy, loving & playful. Can send photos. $500. By appointment only. 203-506-3632

Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen LAWN & GARDEN CASE Ingersoll Ride On Mower w/ snow caster & chains. $99 “AS IS”. Call 203-238-4547 DUAL bagger off x75 John Deere Excellent. $50 or best offer. Call 203-269-9579 PARKER lawn sweeper $25. Call 203-634-0457 TORO Cordless Trimmer; Good condition. $25.00. (203) 2377330

SNOW BLOWERS/THROWERS SNOW BLOWER 5 HP Agway $99. Call 203-668-6707

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS 1-1/2HP TARGET 10” TILE SAW Good Condition. $275.00. Call 860-828-7617

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

Absolute Lowest Price New Mattress Sets Includes Foundation Twin - King Starting at $159

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860-267-0026 See Jay APT. size dryer 120 volt Good condition. $75. Call 203-440-2520 BEAUTIFUL Brown 3 cushion couch. Great shape. Only $100. (203) 634-0048 BUNK BED for sale. Light wood. Good Condition. Asking $75.00 860-259-5389 BUNK beds Cherry posts, black metal rails. Can be separated. $70. Call 203-284-8135 BUTCHER BLOCK Kitchen Table With 6 chairs. FREE. You pick up. (860) 620-9634 CHAIRS DEXTRAL HERITAGE FLORAL PRINT 2 FOR 100. Call 203-269-5161 CHAIRS-4 blk padded back/seat, stackable. Like new! Kit., office, ent. $40. 203-630-1866 COUCH, full size, dark blue, clean. $45 Can deliver. 860682-4435. DINING room set w/6 chairs, oval, walnut, formica top, 2 leafs, opens to 94in. $350. Call for more info. VitaMaster Exercise bike, $20. Call 203-237-6807 HEADBOARD- Twin, Ethan Allen. Solid walnut with bookcase. Perfect. (203) 630-3819

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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOUSE & CAR PHONE Chargers and cover for LGVX5300. $20.00 203-235-3778

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. HITCHCOCK TABLE 5’6” sides drop down 9 1/2”. $99. Call 860-426-1214 KING WATERBED Mirrored headboard, mattress and heater. $95. (203) 484-1162 MAGIC Chef fridge ALM.22.5cf Vg cond $100 203-634-1586 QUEEN BR Set. Like new - Headboard, frame, dresser, mirror, 2 nightstands, mattress/boxspring - $400. Also Coffee Table & End Table $50. 860-966-8379 REMODELING Must sell: blue couch & love seat w/lamps $375; oak & white kit set $150; VT rock maple bed, 2 dressers, mirror & night stand $400; leather sofa & recliner set $650; chest freezer $75; GE refrig, 17.7, $240; Antique stove, 1950’s, Frigidaire, $500. Samsung microwave, $35. Other items. Call after 5:30 203235-4988 SLEEPER SOFA with matching recliner, dark green, very good condition, $500. Oak Entertainment TV stand with swivel top and lower cabinet $50. Please call (203) 679-0605 SWING into Spring! Metal couch w/cushions, 1st $50. Call 203-238-3774 TAPPAN LP Gas Stove. Good Cond. $100.00 Call 203-537-3393

KLM unibody dimension specification charts ‘80 to ‘99. Foreign domestic. $99. 860-224-7209

LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. LARGE wrap around flower pot for mailbox. 21” dia. x 18” ht. $35. Call 203-630-0841 OAK crib with mattress. Good condition! $50. Call Lisa 860478-2870. SET/4 Goodyear 215/65R17 tires mounted on Chrysler 5lug steel rims. Tires & rims. Both have less than 500 miles! $275/best. Tom (860) 250-0016 Meriden.

TOOLBOX for full size truck. Polished aluminum diamond plate. Like brand new cond. $100/BO. 203-464-2979 WORK OUT Center, Weider Ultra Force XT stations including bench press, butterfly, leg press & stepper. Free. Call (860) 628-8090 YARD Machine riding mower, 42 in deck, rear double bag, good for parts, engine blown. Best offer. (203) 213-6587

VERMONT CASTINGS -Resolute Coal or Wood Stove. $350. (203) 237-7883

BIG Tex trailer. 6’ x 12’. 12” sides Drop down gate. Good cond! $750. Call 203-237-7646

CLOTHING GOWN light pink chiffon tailored. Size 8 extra length $75. Call 203- 238-9823

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

2 YANKEES TICKETS Sunday, 4/19, 1:05. Grandstand Section 420c. Behind home plate! Great view, see all the action. $200 (203) 507-4259 leave message.

BISSELL powersteamer Pro with tools. Works great. $75. Call 203-2657186

BIKE Peugeot girls 10 speed good condetion $75.00 call 203-630-2291

BRICKS FOR FREE Located in Meriden. Pick Up Only. (203) 715-1965

FISHING equipment. Asking $65. Call 203-237-0126 HOYER Lift for sale. Pick up a person up to 500 pounds. $99. (203) 237-5001 or 203-213-0716 Chris

BUTCHER block kitchen table with 4 chairs. $70. Call 860621-5918 CELL Phone, Used MotoKRZR, VW, $35. Ed 860-426-1753 DOORS-2 antique, brown, black handles/hinges. 80.5”H x 31”W w/3 sides. $85/BO. 203-272-1643 FREE-Toilet-white. Good condition. Remodeling. Call 203-630-2705

203-238-3308 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

COMPUTER complete; Win 98; Office 97; CD writer drive. $85. 203-288-8790 after 6pm

CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

BABY stroller & car seat Graco Both for $60 or best offer. Call 860-621-5511

WW I & WW II Japanese & German Swords, Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

SUBWOOFER JBL 10” $40.00 (203) 634-8053

SEASONED HARDWOOD- Cut & Split. $210/cord. or $125/ half cord. Call 860-828-7617

54” CUSTOM Oak vanity, left finish, with top and sink and white one piece toilet. $175. (203) 269-0877

34 High Street, Meriden Grand Opening April 4 & 5

COMPAQ monitor, $30. HP ink jet printer, $30. Keyboard & speakers, $20. Call 860-6212928 leave message

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves

(2) WHITE thermo windows, 31 5/8 x 37 1/2, low E w/Argon glazing, tilt to clean alum 1/2 wire screen. Like new. $100. 860-346-5395

WANTED Treasure Hunters Izzabella’s

SUBWOOFER Box $25.00 (203) 634-8053

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 ROWING Exercise machine $65 Call (860)621-5918 . TREADMILL- Like new. Worth $1200. Sell for $400 or best offer. Dresser, $100. Call (203) 631-7958

ELECTRONICS JVC DIGITAl camcorder. 2 years old. Model#GR-D33. $50. 203440-1202. MOTOROLA T-mobile w/extras pink $100. Call 203-294-9699 TV 32” RCA COLORTRACK With storage/stand. $100. 203-430-7531

WANTED TO BUY

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.

203-238-3499

ALL OLDER COSTUME JEWELRY WANTED Especially Napier. 203-530-8109

DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

203-235-8431 WANTED: Fishing tackle, local collector looking for old or new, Rods, reels, lures, highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

DRUM LESSONS Area Pro (203) 630-1299 GUITARS- 1-Martin, 1-Yamaha. For information, call (203) 2387604

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Guitar, bass, beg. piano, beg. drums. All ages, 20 years experience. Wesleyan instructor, performing and recording artist. johnnyiband@yahoo.com Studio (203)206-0110.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, April 9, 2009 CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW

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CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1 BR, appliances, laundry, storage, AC and pool. Heat & HW included. $765/mo. (203) 264-2555 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- 2BR, 1 bath, newly renovated. Eastgate Commons. $775/mo. Section 8 & MHA approved. Call (203) 889-8700 WALLINGFORD 1 bdrm Judd Square. End unit. EIK. Fully applianced. No pets. $775 mo + 1 mo security deposit. Rob 203-410-5513 WALLINGFORD- 2BR, end unit. Freshly painted. New carpet. W/D hookup. $800/mo. No dogs. Owner/Agent. Call 203284-3757

MER. FURNISHED APTS + RMS: ALL Incl Heat, Elect, HW. Ground fl furnished effic, $210/wk + sec. RMs $130 wk + sec. 203630-3823 12pm-8pm. MERIDEN (54 NORTH AVE)1 bdrm., 3rd-floor, No pets. $570+utilities. $1000 security deposit. Call 203-223-3983. MERIDEN - 3BR, new paint, new tile, new carpetm, new appl’s, garage. 60 Springdale. $900/ mo. Lease. 203-996-7379 Jack Regan Realty MERIDEN 1 & 2RM EFFICIENCY $450 & $550. Some incld utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 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 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 MERIDEN 3BR East side. 1st floor. On a quiet street. $1,175. No pets. (203)440-2779 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 furnishedeffic, $900/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Electricity incld. E. Side, very clean. Off-st park. $900/mo + Sec. 203-630-3823 or 203-634-1195, 12pm-8pm MERIDEN- 1BR, 2nd flr. Stove & refrig incld. New carpeting. Secure bldg. No pets. 1 1/2 mo sec $800/mo. 203-376-1259

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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.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE-4Rms, appls, 1 level, deck, garage. No pets. Convenient to 691 & 84. $1175/mo inclds heat. 203-393-1117 CHESHIRE. 2 BR, eat-in kit, front and rear porch, off st parking. 2nd flr. Pet OK. $925/mo. 203-250-8288

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BRANFORD John B. Sliney Apartments, 21 Rice Terrace, Branford. One bedroom units, age 62 & 0ver. Rental assistance available. Utilities included in rent. On-site laundry & parking. Accepting applications for wait list only. 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 Financed by CHFA

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Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!

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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT 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- 1BR, quiet area, good location. Spacious rooms. FP in LR. Private entrance/exit. 860-301-8705.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 2nd flr, 1BR, 5 rms, heat included. W/D hookup. Off st. parking. $825/mo. Call 203-238-9948 MERIDEN- 3BR, 1st flr, off-st parking, hdwd flrs. Avail 4/1. $950/mo. (203) 634-1881 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890

MERIDEN- 2BR $1000/month. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.

MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2.

MERIDEN- 2BR TOWNHOUSE 1-1/2 Bath, Basement, WD Hookup. $850. 2 mos security. Credit check required. No pets. (203) 284-0597

MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2.

MERIDEN- 2BR w/FP, hdwd flrs. $900. 306 Brittania St. Call Alex 203-213-3162 or George (917) 696-2869

MERIDEN-Newly renovated, 1st fl apt. 1BR, 1BA. Furn or unfurn. Close to 691/mall. No pets/smoking. Prvt parking. 203-440-1941

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. 1st flr 2 BR, quiet area near park, recently renovated, all appliances plus washer & dryer. $900/mo plus sec. 203-631-6875

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN. 819 Broad Street. 1bd $600. All Utilities Included. Section 8 welcome, No pets. 860-246-0613 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919 SOUTH MERIDEN - 1BR Apt. 1st floor, appliances, laundry facility. No utilities. No pets. No smoking. $695 month. Security deposit req. 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 Floor. $850/month. No pets. Mike (860) 919-1908 SOUTHINGTON-3BR, 2nd flr. LR, big kit & bath, gar, laundry. $850/ mo. 17 Bristol St. No pets. Credit check. Open House Sun 4pm-5pm back dr. 203 699-9143 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 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd flr, w/d in bsmt, $800 + utilities. Credit application. Call (203) 284-0741 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 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- 2BR 2nd flr, 50 Lee Ave. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- 2BR 3rd flr, new appliances, off st. parking. W/D hookups. No smoking or pets. $800 per month. (203) 444-5722 WALLINGFORD- 3BR, 1st floor, w/d hookup off kitchen. No smoking, no dogs or cats. Electric hot water. $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 WLFD- 1st flr, 2BR, hdwd flrs, off st. parking. No pets or smoking. $975/mo + 2 mos. sec. Call (860) 349-0282

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 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. Studio Newly renovated, Hdwd flrs, private driveway, No pet 203-284-2077/203-654-6190

ROOMS FOR RENT Meriden Clean, Safe Rooms Cable, phone, kit priv, off street parking. Start $135/week. Security req. (860) 965-4227

ROOMS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN Share Kitchen, Bath & Living Rm. 2 weeks security. $150/week. (203) 605-8591 MERIDEN. 1 rm, share kit, DR & bath. Includes heat & util. $150/wk. 203-238-9239

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

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

PLAINVILLE $439,900 Room for everyone in this 3-4BR, 4 full bath home with double staircase. Second BR has own bath. Open and sensible floor plan with neutral colors. Hardwood flooring. Call Linda (203) 235-3300.

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

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

Marketplace (877) 238-1953 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT Buy Your First home by Nov. 30th 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.

It's all here!

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

WLFD- WONDERFUL RANCH! 1,320 sf with many updates! New windows, siding, frt porch & HW heater! Beautiful kitchen! Large LR w/FP & HW flr! $239,900. Dan Combs RE Inc 203-265-2356 www.dancombsre.com

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE WLFD Take over this Filipino store, restaurant, catering and take in $$$. Great Rt. 150 location, parking, frontage. Low rent, many established clients. $135,000. Maria 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 WALLINGFORD RT 5 - 1400 SF Office Space Parking lot/stop light/busy plaza. Negotiable terms. Free start-up rent. Make offer. (203)397-2009

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

MERIDEN Lovely top flr remodeled 2BR Ranch, East side, open flr plan, remod bath, master w/walk in closet & dressing area, CAIR, sliders to deck & pool. $99,000. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN Condo - Remodeled End Unit. 3 BR, one full bath, two half baths. Finished basement. Minutes away from RTs 691, 15, 91. Move-in condition. $189,900. 203-639-4711 By appointment.

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

ATTENTION all college students, career changers, experienced educators and paraprofessionals! Find an education job in Arizona! Register Online at: www.teachinaz.com 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 CABLE TV TECHS Experienced. Grow with us! Call 860-357-2282

MERIDEN Lovely 3BR Ranch w/HW fls, remod EIK & bath, 3 season sun room, 2c det gar, fin LL w/bar, many updts, including roof, windows & much more + CAIR, private quiet area. $189,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300

MIDDLETOWN Spacious 2BR 1.5 bath Townhouse in lovely Ridgely. Plenty of space plus a family room. Come see! $169,900. Brian Miller 203-2655618

HOUSES FOR SALE 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.

HELP WANTED

MERIDEN- New construction on 1/3 Acre. 2,000 sq.ft. high efficiency home. 8 rooms featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with a 2 car garage. Starting at $329,900. Call P&M Custom Homes for more information at 203-238-3095. www.p-mbuilders.com

If you can’t find it in Marketplace, it’s not for sale.

CALL CENTER, 7p-3a and overnight shift avail. Looking for Inbound, customer service friendly, sales reps. Please call Tactical Marketing Solutions 203-284-6040 Ext 1970. CNC PROGRAMMERS MACHINIST with MILLING or LATHE experience. Please send resumes to Mrichter@ctpersonnel.com Commission Sales Associates Full or Part-time Available Strong relationship-building skills and persuasive nature. Drive, persistence and strong desire to assist customers above and beyond service levels. Polished, professional and focused. Commission based on sales. Experience preferred. Fax resume to Mary, HR, (203) 238-3062.

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED A TO Z REMOVAL Free estimates. Garages, attics, basements, brush, pools, decks, etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106

PETE IN THE PICKUP JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110

203-494-1526 Junk Removed

DECKS CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033 MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

DUMPSTERS

FREE estimates. Call Ed

15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. 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

Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 CARPENTRY

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

GUTTERS

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

DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. 13 colors. Free estimates. Ct #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

FENCING

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

HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042

Green Planet Remodeling Addt’s, decks, Rec rms, kits, baths. 41 yrs exp 203-639-8389 CT #573358

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 860621-4295. After 5 - 860-424-1177

CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060 BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240 MORGAN Fence Co. Installation & Repair. No job to small! Owner operated. #HIC-623033 Call 203-886-8029

GARAGE DOORS RWL CONST. SERVICES RON LIGAS - 35 YRS EXP. Garage doors & openers installed CT Reg. #622764 860-349-6873

CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372

A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865

GUTTERS

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

HOUSE CLEANING

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

203-272-4216

TRUSTWORTHY and Professional Housecleaners Great rates, free est. Refs . Call Agnes (860) 632-7174 or 860-518-5357

JT CONSTRUCTION One call does it all. No job too big, no job too small. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

Quality Landscaping, LLC

ZK Construction

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

LANDSCAPING

Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871

HANDYPERSONS

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325

Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co. HOME IMPROVEMENTS

JT CONSTRUCTION

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Clean Outs. Free estimates. Affordable rates. Call 203-715-2301

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

LANDSCAPING EL SOL Spring clean-up, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Comm/Res. Accepting new accounts. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877

JOE’S LAWN CARE, LLC Spring clean up, mowing, landscape work, mulching and irrigartion service. 203-631-7444 Lic, fully insured. Reg #563805

O’CONNOR ROOFING

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

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 HOME IMPROVEMENT Free est. Quality. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459 E & D HOME ImprovementsComplete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307.

INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICES, LLC April Special! Free power washing with a full service lawn maintenace program 203-537-7060 CT #615483 RICK’S AFFORDABLE- Comm/ resid Mowing. Spring cleanups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447. JG LANDSCAPING LLC CT Reg # 580999. Services: Patios, Stone Walls, Spring Clean Ups. 203-265-5227 A KYLE LANDSCAPING Affordable lawn care in Meriden/ Wlfd. Lic & ins. CT Reg #622733. Call for est (860) 637-7294

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 SPRING CLEAN UPS Starting now! NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460

ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating. #0965092. 203-687-1347

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 MASONRY THE POWERWASHING KINGS Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

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

STUMP GRINDING Multiple stump discounts. Fully ins. Call Mark at Eagle Stump Grinding 203-704-0821

One call does it all. No job too big, no job too small. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116

ACE PROPERTIES MGT. Estate Services, Property Maintenance, Lawn Service, Attic, Basement & Garage Cleanout. Gardens Roto-Tilled. Free est. Fully insured. (203) 440-4280

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

QUALITY home & office cleaning, weekly, bi-weekly, special projects. Exc references. Reasonable rates -860-754-8757

JUNK REMOVAL

LAWN & GARDEN

INTEGRATED LAWN & LAND SERVICES, LLC APRIL SPECIAL! Free power washing with a full service lawn maintenace program 203-537-7060 CT #615483

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 POWERWASHING Spring Clean-up. Houses, RV’s, boats, etc. We clean it all! CT Reg# 616391. Call 203-235-7916

ROOFING JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498 BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Spring Cleanup, Lawn Care, Hedge Trimming. Great pricing on seasonal or year contract. CT#619909 Call 203-715-2301 ALLEGRO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Specializing in sm. lawn maintenance, property clearing & seasonal clean-up. Full landscaping services including design & installation. Retaining walls & patios, stone/paver walkways, driveways, mulching & excavating #0965092. 203-687-1347

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING DAN - The Painter Man. Great work - best prices. CT Reg #0678307. Insured. (203) 376-8023

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

PAVING LAWN & GARDEN MATT D. Lawn Mowing. Affordable, dependable. 15 years experience. Will beat any quote. (860) 302-0990

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 SPRING IS HERE! - The grass is riz - I wonder how your driveway is? Call for free estimate.

LaRosa Construction Co. Inc. (203) 237-5409 CT Reg #503554

Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

Thursday, April 9, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen HELP WANTED

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Housekeeping GENERAL SERVICE ASSOCIATES The Hospital of Central Connecticut’s Bradley Memorial campus (in Southington) has two immediate openings in Environmental Services: ●Full-time, 40hrs/wk, evenings ●Part-time, 24hrs/wk, evenings

ROOFING

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

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

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★

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Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co ROOFS R US WE BEAT ANY QUOTE! Siding, windows, gutters, carpentry. 41yrs exp. (203) 639-8389 CT #573358

SERVICES OFFERED RIDOFBUGS.COM Got pests? Need Help? 203-265-7328/860-426-1040 CENTURION EXTERMINATING

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CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR centralctoverheaddoor.com Sales/ Service. Reg # 565116 203-630-1058 or 860-349-3372 SANDBLASTING We come to you. Snowplows, trailers, truck bodies, etc. Reasonable prices. Bill Coleman. 203-7150567. CT Reg# 616240

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE HELPER w/varied skills for const. co. Must pass drug test and have clean dribing record w/knowledge of Wtby area and St. of CT. FT $12/hr plus benefits; 146 Sheridan Dr., Naug., CT 203-7292266 AA/EEO. GENERAL

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HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

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Gonzalez Construction

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SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS ALL Types pool & spa serv. Complete service on pools & spas, above and inground liner replacement. Lic & ins. CT Reg 622885. Call (203) 537-9188

HELP WANTED

COURIER – Medical Great opportunity for independent contractor with professional appearance and excellent customer service skills to service medical accounts throughout Connecticut. Daytime, weekend and evening shifts available Apply online @ millersexpress.com

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

ENGINEERS, TRANSMISSION PLANNING Multiple positions available in Berlin, CT. Develop complex computer models of the electric power system and apply national and regional reliability standards to determine performance including power flow, voltage, and stability using power systems modeling software (PSS/E). Perform studies of generation expansion planning and transmission system load-serving reliability to develop and recommend solutions to solve complex electric power system problems. Determine Transmission Power System needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Evaluate capacity and energy losses. Duties include nontransmission alternatives analysis, power system economics, and other complex modeling using an array of power system modeling software. Direct applications to: LS2, Northeast Utilities Service Company, P.O. Box 270 Hartford, CT 06141-0270.

866-271-9064

MYSTERY SHOPPERS

PART TIME position for experienced assistant in a preschool program. Call 203-949-9000

Earn Up to $100/day! Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining estab. Exp not req’d. 1-800-378-2859

YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159 STUMP Grinding, tree removal. Spring Clean-up. Free est. CT Reg# 616391. 203-440-3142

Marketplace works beyond a shadow of a doubt.

Both positions require working varied evenings from 3 pm 11:30 pm, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. Responsibilities will include performing a variety of cleaning/ housekeeping duties, moving/ rearranging furniture, hanging draperies, replacing supplies, vacuuming, mopping/stripping/washing/waxing floors, disposing of biomedical wastes and other duties as assigned. We prefer a minimum of one year of related experience, including floor finishing knowledge. In addition to having a high school diploma or GED, applicants must be able to speak, read and write English, have good problem solving skills, be a team player and provide exc. customer service. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.thocc.org or in person at: Human Resources, The Hospital of Central CT, Bradley Memorial campus, 81 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

HELP WANTED 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 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OTR) CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (COTA) Rehab facility looking for per diem hours. Competitive rate. Apply in person or fax resume to: MERIDIAN MANOR 1132 Meriden Rd Waterbury, CT 06705 fax: 203-757-0634 Attn: Ms. Smith PHARMACY TECHNICIANS Wed and Fridays 10AM-4PM Tues, Wed, Fri 4PM-9PM Sat 8AM-2PM Apply in person Hancock’s Pharmacy 840 East Main St., Meriden PIZZAMAKER neeed. Must be able to speak English. Full-time. Apply in person: Lido’s Rest., 75 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden. RECEPTIONIST - Part time. Please contact Linda at Yalesville Veterinary Hospital at (203) 265-1646 WAITSTAFF M/F- Apply in person only after 3pm. Laskara Rest. 295 Parker Farms Rd, Wlfd

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 RECEPTIONIST/CLERICAL Light phones & general office duties. Exp. MS Office & Quickbooks. FT-resumes excepted by email only HR@practicales.com

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

Adults Wanted! Come join our fast growing team of adult newspaper carriers for the Record-Journal! It's an excellent way to supplement your income during early morning hours without interfering with day jobs, family and other obligations. Looking for carriers in all areas, Meriden, Wallingford, Southington & Cheshire

Those interested should call 203-634-3933

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RN or LPN 32 hrs, 3 PM - 11 PM No Weekends

MEDICAL CAREERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATE. Busy practice, computer skills, billing background helpful, $13-14/hr depending on experience. 888-485-5118

HELP WANTED WAITSTAFF Min 2 or 3yrs exp in fine dining. PT nights & wknds. Apply in person 11:30am-9pm Avanti Restaurant, 34 River Rd S. Meriden.

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

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Miller Memorial Community, Meriden's choice for excellence in senior residential health care services, is seeking compassionate, caring candidates who are interested in joining our professional team. They must also be team players and able to work independently. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks are required. Short term rehab experience a plus, but willing to train. Miller offers very competitive wages and benefits (including pension plan and noncontributory health, dental, life, and disability insurances for employees). Drug testing and criminal background check required. Applicants must be Connecticut licensed. If you are willing to go the extra mile for your patients and are truly interested in personcentered care, please apply to:

Personnel Manager Miller Memorial Community, Inc. 360 Broad St. Meriden, Ct 06450 Fax 203-630-3714 or email: hfparisi@emmci.org EOE

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