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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Berlin Relay for Life tops $100K

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The 24 hours of Relay for Life were a blur for participants and volunteers. This photo shows the glow lap after the luminaria ceremony. By Robert Mayer Managing Editor Berlin has long had the reputation as a sleepy little town. Driving around Sunday morning, Berlin was a little sleepier than usual. After 24 hours of Relay For Life at the Berlin Fairgrounds, Saturday morning to Sunday morning, many went home to a bed and a pillow after remembering, celebrating and fighting back in support of cancer research. More than 60 teams and 700 partic-

Success of event hard to explain ipants helped raise twice the goal of the second annual event. The Berlin Relay smashed its goal last year and upped the goal this year to $55,000. To the surprise of many and with more money still coming in, almost $110,000 was raised as of Monday morning. There were many highlights but the flawlessness of the event held at the fairgrounds for the first time had to be the biggest. Russ Leonard, who did more than

4,000 push-ups last year accomplished his goal of walking all 24 hours. “Last year was tough but this one is going to take good week or two to recover from,” Leonard said. “I kept up a quick pace until midnight. From midnight to 2 a.m. I slowed a bit. If I was a horse they would have shot me at 3 a.m. Even with great shoes, I have blisters the size of the palms of my hands on the bottoms of both feet. I estimate that I walked

about 67 miles. “Dave Lea also did a great job walking all 24 hours and I had several members of our team walk in excess of eight hours. My good friend Alice Carrillo, who is having knee surgery Wednesday, probably walked 12 or more hours.” Leonard says the Berlin Relay committee makes it easier for him and all participants. “Everyone at the Relay was very supportive. I had great conversa-

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009

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Animal Control Officer Jan Lund with Gertie at the new animal control facility located 600 Christian Lane. The mixed breed dog is available for adoption. stance, with a long corridor area with access on both ends, it’ll be possible to run the rabies clinic on site and keep the animals moving in an orderly fashion. Veterinarians who provide care for the animals will have an appropriate work space. Animals up for adoption will have a more welcoming space in which to be presented to potential owners. The only canine inhabitant last week was Gertie, a pit-bull mix, approximately two years of age. She was found abandoned on the median strip on the Berlin Turnpike. There is space for 10 dogs. Several cats were in residence in the cattery which can hold up to 12 animals. Two dogs have been adopt-

ed since the facility opened in mid-May. “It’s worked out well,” Lund said. The place is easy to clean and features numerous large windows and brightly painted interiors. The facility provides a number of indoor and outdoor areas appropriate for holding or showing potential pets. Each dog has its own kennel area with an outdoor run. In addition, there are two big pens and another run area where dogs can be displayed to potential owners. Outside, there is an overhang with a row of pillars and windows that let light into the kennel area. A large sign announces the Animal Control Facility for the Town of Berlin along with the town seal.

Berlin Music Fest set for June 13 Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band; 8 p.m. Changes in Latitudes (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band.) Berlin UpBeat, Willard Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 5, Berlin Historical Society, and Berlin All Night Graduation Party are all selling tickets to the Berlin Music Festival. Tickets are also available at The Pineloft Café, Kensington Opticians, Roger’s Marketplace and Kensington Auto Service.

The Lions have teamed up with Berlin Spirits for a wine tasting that will be large by any standards. The Lions will welcome five vendors for beer alone and over 25 vendors for wine. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. in the commercial building at the fairgrounds with free parking in the north lot. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m with the pour beginning at 7 p.m.

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The Berlin Music Festival is scheduled for June 13 at the fairgrounds and the first Wine Tasting is set for June 27 also at the fairgrounds. The Lions are billing the Music Festival as “Central Connecticut’s Premier Music Festival.” The schedule is: noon and 2 p.m. Stone Canyon Band; 1 p.m. The Bluelights; 3 p.m. Professor Harp; 4 p.m. The Al Copley Band; 5:15 p.m. Sean Carney; 6:30 p.m. John

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Animal Control Officer Jan Lund and the animals in her charge have made the move to the new animal control facility at 600 Christian Lane. Two dog adoptions have already taken place and “it’s just amazing,” she said of the new space. Officials say the grand opening ceremony will take place in June as soon as a few minor details are completed. The project was designed by Jacunski Humes Architects LLC. The 2,400 square foot building is set on a half acre lot. The old facility on at the public works yard on Town Farm Lane was about 700 square feet. The budget for the project was $820,000, including contingency funds. The core cost of the concrete building was about $629,000. In a preview tour of the facility, Lund pointed out the many highlights of her new work environment. “There are places for everything,” she said showing an office with an adjacent storeroom. Besides the dog and cat kennels, there is also a kitchen area, a large washroom, with a grooming area for the animals, and large rest room. “There are so many cabinets, I don’t know where to put things.” The kitchen area has a dorm refrigerator and space for a microwave which has yet to be acquired. “It’s going to work well,” Lund said. The professional environment will help in a number of ways. For in-

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Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

Ragged Mountain rescue A Rutgers history professor is recovering from leg-related injuries following a fall from a 10-foot cliff on Ragged Mountain May 31. Police and fire search teams were able to rescue New Haven residents Ben Justice and Karen Hopper after executing a 2.5 hour search of the mountainside after receiving a call reporting that Justice had fallen off an embankment and injured himself. “He was found off the path and taken down through Sanctuary Lane in the Southington area and transported by ambulance to Hartford Hospital,” Fire Marshal Steve Waznia said Monday. According to police and fire officials, teams were dispatched on the mountain and began a search using ATVs and other off-road vehicles because it had been reported that the hikers were no longer on the usual paths. Firefighters found Justice while combing the mountainside and were able to use the ATVs to brace his leg and carry him from the wooded area. Justice suffered knee injuries in the fall, but is expected to make a full recovery.

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Berlin Briefs wards those interested in fire service as a volunteer or career choice. The Cadet Program open house is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 10 at the Kensington Fire Department located at 880 Farmington Ave. Refreshments will be served. Those interested in attending are asked to call (860) 8287000 extension 6400 to RSVP. If you are unable to attend, but would like more information, please leave a message with your phone number at the above phone number.

Fire Department open house The town’s four fire departments are hosting an open house June 10 to present information on the organizations’ Cadet Program. The Cadet Program is designed for youth ages 16 to 18 and invites them to “join the finest and the bravest.” The “meet and greet” event is an opportunity to learn more about the fire service and is geared to-

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009

Brides of Berlin back at Historical Society Museum the theme of the organization’s first exhibit when it opened in 1993. The gowns and tuxes, ring bearers and bridesmaids outfits all were donated by Berlin families. Marriage certificates, a bride doll collection and black wedding gowns are among the unusual exhibit items visitors can view. The museum is open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. now until the last weekend in December. Why are some of the brides dressed in black? Yantz said that question was

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The brides of Berlin are back in all their glory in a new exhibit at the Berlin Historical Society Museum at the corner of Peck and Main streets. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the customs of weddings in earlier times from the 1800s through the 1970s — and how times have changed. The nostalgic look at brides through the decades is not the first to be displayed at the museum. Director Anne Yantz said bridal gowns were

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Superintendent of Schools Michael Cicchetti reported this week that H1N1 flu was confirmed in a student at Willard Elementary School. The virus is commonly referred to as swine flu. The school will not close. “With guidance from the Central Connecticut Health District, we have made certain that the appropriate protocol is in place that will help ensure the safety of all students and staff,” Cicchetti stated in a letter sent home to parents June 1. Furthermore, he said

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In his letter, Cicchetti explained that “Late in the day on Friday, it was reported to us that a Willard Elementary School student — who had not been in school since May 21 — tested positive for the H1N1 flu. Although the source of transmission cannot be confirmed, the student is being successfully treated by his physician and is expected to recover completely. The student is expected to return to school on or about June 8. The incubation period for the disease is approximately three days.”

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lives. In the 1950s, when Yantz wed, showers were simple affairs and the betrothed was given gifts such as dishtowels, clothespins and wooden spoons. Stub speculated that in earlier times the bride was going into married life from her parents home. Today, couples are often older and have lived on their own and acquired many housekeeping essentials. One highlight of the exhibit is a trio of brides’ gowns donated by long-time member Susan Fletcher Buckley before she recently moved from the area. Buckley donated her mother’s wedding gown (Natalie Russell Fletcher 1943); her grandmother’s wedding gown (Marion Butterfield

Fletcher 1915); and her own wedding gown from 1966. She also donated a bridesmaid dress and hat from 1966 as well as a 1918 ring bearer outfit her father had worn as a member of a wedding party when he was three. The 19th century wedding gown of Susan Weckesser Splettstoeszer is on display as is her marriage certificate to Charles Fredrick Splettstoeszer a farmer and tailor who owned a farm on Christian Lane. While her dark dress has begun to deteriorate, museum volunteers were able to restore it adequately for the exhibit. Also of interest is the wedding gown of Vermadel Griswold the wife of Dr. Matthew H. Griswold. The couple wed in 1916. Vermadel Griswold’s paintings are concurrently on display at the museum in a second exhibit featuring artists from Berlin.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009

SKFD retires siren By Nicole Pac Special to The Citizen

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The South Kensington Fire Department said goodbye to its siren recently to make way for the Town of Berlin’s new fire and police communication system. The siren operated for almost 50 years and was once the only form of notification of an emergency in the South Kensington area. It was finally retired so a more efficient method to alert firemen could replace the boisterous notification system. The new communication system consists of radios and monitors that will allow emergencies to be attended to more precisely. Originally, the siren would summon volunteers to the department for an emergency but the expanding innovation of technology has slowly made the siren unnecessary. Instead of going to the station first, fireman and volunteers on call are equipped with a pager that will give them the address of the emergency that the dispatcher at the police station sends out. The new communication system will also allow more coverage in case of a situation where trees and hills once interfered with antenna signals creating “dead spots.” These “dead spots” are unable to pick up radio communication, which prohibited the ability to call out for more help. The siren itself was 480 volts and 10 horsepower weighing in around 400 pounds. It could be heard

throughout town from the New Britain line to the south side of Meriden, including some reports from Middletown and Southington. Installed in 1960, many residents remember growing up with the siren, which actually consists of eight sirens mounted in a circle around a tower next to the fire department. According to Captain Mike Blais, the siren is a traditional system that is slowly fading. Although it is an old system it does have a place in some towns, but it is not an issue with the SKFD because it was not being used that way. “I think there are a lot of newer members that may not miss it but there are some older members that will,” Blais said. “It’s a tradition we hate to let go of but we have to based on new technologies today.” Former South Kensington Fire Chief Ron Lindgren remembers the first day the siren went up and the irony on the day it came down. “The department electrician, Ed Michaelak, installed the siren 49 years ago and we watched the siren be taken down the day of his funeral,” Lindgren said. According to Lindgren, there were many residents who were annoyed by the siren, but would respond to complaints by explaining the siren meant that someone was in trouble and needed help. The siren will rest on its side next to the fire station until the fire department decides what to do with it.

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DeFronzo sponsors bill to curb alcohol-related accidents By Nicole Pac Special to The Citizen New legislation to ban open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles was approved by the state senate recently in efforts to reduce alcohol-related deaths while driving. The legislation would prohibit possession of open alcoholic beverages in vehicles on state highways and any state-owned road. If found in violation, offenders will face a $90 fine for the first infraction, a $200 fine for the second infraction, and a $500 fine for any following violations. Under

this legislation, the driver of the vehicle will be charged with the fine. An additional fine may be awarded if the driver is found to be under the age of 21. The leading supporter for the ban is Senator Donald DeFronzo of New Britain/Berlin. Serving as co-chair of the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee, he hopes to join 40 other states that currently have some form of an open container law. “Forty states currently have some form of an open container law, and they have these laws in place because they are a proven way to sig-

nificantly reduce the number of alcohol-related fatalities on roadways,” said DeFronzo. According to DeFronzo, studies have shown that open container laws discourage moderate to heavy drinkers from driving while under the influence because there is a correlation between open containers and drunk driving. In 2007, 101 people were killed in alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut said DeFronzo. “While that’s a statistical drop, Connecticut still ranks in the top third in terms of alcohol-related fatalities as a

percentage of total fatalities when compared with the 49 other states,” said DeFronzo. “That’s a number that we must continue to try to reduce.” The legislation prohibits possession of open alcoholic beverages within the passenger area of a motor vehicle. However, the legislation will have four exceptions. The first exception exempts buses, taxicabs, limousines, and other vehicles that can be hired for transportation. Second, it will not apply to living quarters of recreational homes, such as campers and motor homes. Third, privately owned mo-

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The Berlin Congregational Church is seeking artists for the annual craft fair scheduled for Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications are on a first come, first serve basis. Spaces were sold out last year. Space is $30 and includes an eight foot display table and chair. Only handmade crafts are permitted at the craft fair. For more information and an application, call Tina at (860) 284-9782. 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.

Vacation Bible School “Crocodile Dock” Vacation Bible School is scheduled at the Berlin Congregational Church Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 3 from 2 to 5 p.m.; at the Kensington Congregational Church Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to noon and at the Bethany Covenant Church Monday, July 6 through July 10 from 9 a.m. to noon. Wacky Sports Camp is also offered at Bethany Covenant for children entering grades 1 - 5.

Patricia Platosz - June 5, 2008 It’s been a year and it seems like yesterday ... Our memories of you warm us and inspire us each day. We remember the big events that evoke joy and we cherish the daily rituals that made us a happy family. These wonderful memories keep you close to our hearts. But every day we miss you and long for your warm embrace and infectious smile. Friends and family continue to rally around us. They feed us, encourage us, and offer us comfort when missing you overwhelms us. And for all this we now want to quote your eloquent words to express our gratitude to all for all their prayers and kindnesses throughout this most difficult first year without you near us. With Love, Roman, Jonathan, and Gregory

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Vacation Bible Camp is designed for children ages preschool-5th grades. For more information, call Carol Cyr at Berlin Congregational Church at (860) 8286586; the church office at Kensington Congregational Church at (860) 828-4511 or visit www.bethanycovenant.org/summercamps or call Colleen Kim at (860) 828-3637.

United Methodist The United Methodist Church of East Berlin, 139 Main St., has scheduled its annual tag sale for Friday, June 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Admission to the tag sale house on Friday is one non-perishable food item for the Berlin Food Pantry. Multiple vendor s and a bake sale, as well as Treasure for Everyone, are available on Saturday.

Wedding Music presentation St. Paul Music Ministry has scheduled a "Wedding Music Presentation" for Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. and

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A g n e s (Piekut) Centurelli, 61, of Berlin, wife of John Centurelli, died May 30, 2009 at CT Hospice in Branford. Born in Germany, daughter of Mary (Pirog) Piekut of Southington and the late Andrew Piekut, she was a former New Britain resident, moving to Berlin in 1973. She was a graduate of Mary Immaculate Academy in New Britain, and the St. Francis Hospital School of X-Ray. She was employed at the Middletown office of the Aetna in Patient Management for the past 10 years. Prior to that, she was an X-Ray Tech at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company for 14 years. She was a member of St. Paul Church, Kensington; a former board member of the Berlin Free Library; and a former swimmer at the New Britain YWCA. Besides her husband John and mother Mary, she leaves a son, Mark Centurelli and his wife Stacey of Rocky Hill; a daughter, Lisa Turgeon and her husband William of Berlin; a sister, Julie Donovan and her husband Shawn of Southington; four grandsons, Samuel and William Turgeon, Benjamin and Ryan Centurelli; several nieces and nephews. Services were held June 2, 2009 at Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul’s Church. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Little League, PO Box 301, Kensington, CT 06037. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.co m.

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Obituaries Betty-Lou Dorin

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Michelle Barrows Michelle F. Barrows, 32, of Meriden died tragically May 27, 2009 at home. She was born in New Britain, and was the daughter of Pamela J. (Geoffrey) Howard and her husband, Guy, of Southington, Ct. and the late Wayne Barrows. She graduated from Branford Hall, Southington and was presently a student of Tunxis Community College. She worked as a paralegal for Manafort Bros.,Inc., Plainville for several years. She loved life, animals and her time at the beach and volunteering her time to benefit

her favorite charities. In addition to her beloved mother and stepfather, she is survived by her brother, Kristopher Howard of Southington; her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Barrows of New Britain; her uncles, Richard Geoffrey of Palm Bay, Fla., Wesley Barrows of Plainville and Robert Barrows, Jr. of New Britain; her aunts, Barbara Turley of Three Rivers, Calif., Paula Arena of Bristol and Roseann Barrows of Plainville; her aunt and uncle, Debra and Cliff Lee of Berlin; her half-sisters; several cousins, including Kim Cugno and Christopher Levesque and her Godchild, Taelor Nadeau and the Howard Family, and all her many friends, who loved her dearly. Her beloved pet cats, Stinky and Kitty, will miss her, too. A Celebration of Michelle’s Life was held June 2, 2009 at The First Church of Christ Congregational, New Britain, with the Rev. Charles L. Nichols, presid-

ing. Burial was private. To share a memory of Michelle or to extend condolences to the Barrows Family, visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations may be made to: www.outtopasture.org. Michelle was the very best daughter, sister, niece, auntie, granddaughter and friend. She was our gift, if only for a short time. We will cherish every moment we had with Michelle, and we will miss her dearly.

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BettyL o u (Troup) Dorin, 89, of Berlin, widow of William (Bill) Edw a r d Dorin, died peacefully on May 17, 2009 at the Jerome Home, New Britain. Born in Hartford in 1920, during an impending snowstorm, the daughter of the late Fred and Mildred Troup, she graduated Cum Laude at the age of 20 from Tufts University (Jackson College) in Medford, Mass., where she met Bill, her beloved husband. Over her working career she held many different jobs, the last of which was as the Republican Registrar of Voters for the Town of Berlin. She was a life-long member of the Berlin Congregational Church and a dedicated member of the Women’s Federation where she served as the hostess of the May Breakfast for over 60 years. She was also a passionate member of the Republican Party and a member of the Berlin Garden Club. In 2002, the Berlin Republican Town Committee gave her and her husband a plaque, “In appreciation for over a century of combined service to the Republican Party and the Town of Berlin”. She gave her time to numerous charitable causes, lastly volunteering at the Hospital of Central Connecticut for over 15 years. She loved the town of Berlin where she and her husband had restored a colonial house in the Historic District, and were awarded a plaque in 2001 from the Berlin Historical Commission, “In recognition of the care, craftsmanship, respect for period detail, and aesthetics demonstrated in preservation of the home at 1022 Worthington Ridge”. A true friend of Berlin, she faithfully remained on Worthington Ridge for all of her 89 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, flower arranging, decorating, antiquing, and help-

ing others in need. She will be remembered for the wonderful Christmas cookies, which she made each year for her friends and family. She loved flowers and animals, especially dogs. However, her greatest joy was her family, her beloved husband, loyal son and three wonderful grandsons and their accomplishments. She was a loving, kind and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother whose presence will be truly missed. She is survived by her son, Mark, and her three grandsons, Erik and Christopher of Boston, Mass. and Andrew of Ann Arbor, Mich.; her sister, June Kingsbury and her husband David of Kensington; her brother, Prentice Troup and his wife Martha of Wolfeboro, N. H.; her loyal dog, Denny, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held May 30, 2009 at the Berlin Congregational Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Berlin Congregational Church, 878

For residents of Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, Morris, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington, Warren, Washington and Wolcott.

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Can’t make it June 6? Do you live in Burlington, Morris, Plymouth, Southington, Washington or Wolcott? If so, your Town takes electronics at the transfer station for Town residents ONLY for a small fee. For more information call 860-585-0419/860-225-9811, visit us on the web @ www.tunxisrecycling.org or find a retail/mail-back option by visiting www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm

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Thursday

Fashion show – Girl Scout Troop 60493 has scheduled a Recycle, Refashion, Rewear Fashion Show where all fashions and accessories are made from recycled items tonight, June 4 from 6 to 7 p.m. at McGee Middle School. All are invited to see fashions made by teens for teens. Admission is free. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. 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, visit us or call Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

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. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their

Saturday

Berlin Farmers’ Market – The Berlin Farmers’ Market is scheduled every Saturday through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 154 Porters Pass. Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents. Permanent displays include a collection of tinware, bricks and more. Admission is free. 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 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. Social Connections – Social Connections, a social club for singles, has scheduled a miniature golf outing at Safari Golf, 2340 Wilbur Cross Highway at 7 p.m. Meet afterwards for refreshments. Admission is $8. For more information and reservations, call (860) 434-6426 or (860) 582-8229.

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Sunday

Concert – The sixth annual spring concert of the Central Connecticut Civic Youth Orchestra is scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at the Lincoln Middle School auditorium, Meriden. The concert features 44 musicians from central Connecticut. Tickets are $6. For more information, contact Katrina Axelrod at meridenartstrust@yahoo.co m.

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Tuesday

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. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258. 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) 8284511. Willard Community Organization – Willard Community Organization is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the art room at Willard Elementary School. All parents are welcome. For more information, call Karen Bengiovanni at (860) 828-3220 or Robin Evans at (860) 828-4555.

Monday

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 Monday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at Willard Elementary School in the basement. Come and join us and have some fun! For more information, contact Barb Jurczyszak (860) 829-0169 or Rose Swenton (860) 8287629/ cell (860) 944-2471. VFW Ladies Auxiliary – The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 10732 is scheduled to meet Monday, June 8 at 6:45 at the post on Massirio Drive. Final plans for the tag sale fundraiser will be discussed. Clean out your attics and garages for the tag sale. The fourth grade Flag Day Coloring Contest will be judged. Strawberry

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Berlin Garden Club – The Berlin Garden Club has scheduled its end-of-theyear luncheon for Thursday, June 11 at noon at Angelo’s at Rockledge Golf Course, 289 South Main St., West Hartford. Contact Anne Yantz with menu choices. A Night at the Theatre — The Berlin Democratic Town Committee has scheduled “A Night at the Theatre” fundraiser for Thursday, June 11 at The Connecticut Cabaret Theater, 31-33 Webster Square Rd. Door open at 7 p.m. The production of the comedy “It’s Only a Play” begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. The public is welcome. For more information and reservations, call Ed Egazarian at (860) 828-0635 or Christine Fairwood at (860) 690-6347.

Sunday

Flag Day ceremony – American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled the annual Flag Day ceremony for June 14 at 7 p.m. The ceremony is conducted to properly retire worn and unserviceable American flags. The public is invited and asked to drop off any worn or unserviceable flags prior to June 14. For more information, call the Post at (860) 828-9102 after 5 p.m. Music for a Summer’s Night Gala – Music for a Summer’s Night Gala, a presentation of professional musicians, is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 154 Hanover St., Meriden. The presentation of the Central Connecticut Civic Youth Orchestra and the Q. Walter Peabody Foundation benefits the young musicians’ scholarship program. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Katrina Axelrod at meridenartstrust@yahoo.com.

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Senior Happenings AARP Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is the annual picnic scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 at noon at the VFW pavilion on Massirio Drive. Tickets are $5. No tickets will be sold at the picnic. Contact Barbara Dixon at (860) 8286295 for sign up and to receive your ticket from her upon arrival at the picnic. Please bring a dish to share (salad, vegetable, dessert, rolls, beverage or serving supplies). Meats will be provided. The picnic is the final meeting until September.

Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Grant programs The Department of Community Services offers trips to Berlin seniors through a grant from the Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation. The grant pays for all transportation and 50 percent of the event admission/ticket fee for residents age 60 and over who qualify within the following guidelines: individuals $1,733/month; couple $2,333/month. Households requesting admission/ticket subsidy must complete an Annual Income Declaration

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Form. The following trips are offered. My Fair Lady – Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The trip includes lunch at The Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, Mass and an afternoon matinee of “My Fair Lady” at the Stageloft Repertory Theatre in Sturbridge, Mass. Transportation is by deluxe motor coach. No refund is available unless a

replacement is found for your seat, 23 tickets are available. Cost is Berlin residents (no subsidy), $57; Berlin residents (with subsidy), $28; non-residents (includes bus fare), $78. 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

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Senior Bowling League results from May 29: Mike Koval, 203; Walt Wallace, 190; Ann Randazzo, 179; Ron Picard, 178; Marie Kaczynski, 176; Paul Dadrowski, 175; Ferd Brochu, 170; Pete Tordanato, 170; Stan Dziob, 166; John Nappi, 166; Charles Snetro, 166; Laura Brochu, 164; Joe Sytulek, 164.

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Junior counselors The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications from residents who are 13 to 15 years old by June 24 who would like to assist the play-

ground supervisors in a volunteer capacity as a junior counselor. All previous junior counselors should reapply if interested. A limited number of counselors will be accepted. Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12 to the Berlin Parks and Recreation Office, 230 Kensington Rd. Interviews are scheduled for June 15 through 18 at the Community Center. Mandatory junior staffing training is scheduled for June 23. Applicants must be available on these days. The summer playground program is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 through Tuesday, Aug. 11 Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the Percival playground and Willard Elementary School. For more information or and application, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (860) 828-7009 or Katie Doyle, playground director at (860) 828-7061.

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An Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting is scheduled for every fourth Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Andrew House Healthcare, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 826-2812.

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The summer playground program is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 24. The program is held at Percival Field and Willard School. The playgrounds are open Monday through Friday, on a drop-in basis, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and will end on Aug. 11. The program includes arts and crafts, contests, games, sports, special events, swimming, field trips and more. Children are not to be left at the playgrounds without staff being present. The program is open to Berlin youth 5-12 years old, as of June 24. The fee after June 1-June 24 is $95 and the fee from June 25 on is $100. No registrations for summer playgrounds will be accepted at playgrounds. Special Events/Field Trips Registration Nights Registration for special events and field trips will be accepted at the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. No registration for special events/field trips will be accepted at the playgrounds at any time. Only checks will be accepted. All checks are to be made out to the Town of Berlin. No registration for playgrounds or any other recreation programs will be accepted during scheduled

times on these dates while registering for special events and field trips. There is limited parking at the Berlin Community Center. Parking is also available across from the Community Center. After June 25, registration for field trips and special events will continue to be accepted at the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department only, on a first come, first serve basis. If participants are placed on a waiting list, they can only participate in special events and field trips if they are contacted by the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation office at (860) 828-7009 or Katie Doyle, playground director at (860) 828-7061

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Government Meetings

Monday, June 8 Board of Education, B.O.E. Room, 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Veteran’s Commission, American Legion, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11 Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 6:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

To the editor: What in the world woke-up Fred Jortner? Was it to attend a Town Council meeting? Nope. Was it to attend a budget meeting? Nope. How about a public hearing? Nope. It was Republican Town Chairman Dave Evan’s Letter to the Editor entitled “Your Vote Matters” in the May 14 edition of The Berlin Citizen. Jortner snubs all of Evan’s well thought-out questions and spot-on analysis, but found it crucial to demean him. Judging from Jortner’s defensive retort, it’s painfully apparent his panties are in a twist over Evan’s audacity for exposing the pomposity of the Democrat-majority concerning referendum voting, specifically Mayor Salina, Deputy Mayor Morelli and Councilman Dacey. Jortner’s self-aggrandizing letter reflects the prevalent attitude of the current Democrat Town Council majority commonly known as “The Gang of Five.” Fred brags of how Salina and his Democratic administrations “reduced the millrate.” This is a pathetic premeditated attempt by Jortner to mislead you into thinking a reduced mill-rate equals “lower taxes,” a campaign promise that Jortner and his “Democratic Administrations” couldn’t deliver. Instead, they delivered, over the past five years a 32 percent increase in spending. Remember those Tax Post-Cards last summer? Jortner also gives accolades to several Republicans on Berlin’s first council, Mary Jean Agostini and Eileen Meskill for not always following the “Republican Playbook” Question, Fred: When on God’s earth has any of the Salina councils crossed the aisle and not followed the “Democrat Playbook?” Here’s the newsflash Mr. Jortner, what’s been resonating with the voters is the last five or so referendums (“The latest will be the Trash Referendum” coming-up June 23 – vote yes) that the people voted down by overwhelming margins, agreeing with Republican principles. Then instead of respecting the people, your swollen-headed Democrat Town Council majority did exactly as they pleased thumbing their noses at the voters, taking little or no action on their wishes. Mission accomplished Fred, you and the democrats have the citizens so discouraged in participating in our government they are asking themselves “what’s the point?” Scott Veley Republican State Central Representative

Anyone can touch your life To the editor: Did you ever have someone come into your life, if for even a brief second, and you know that their kindness will make an imprint on your heart forever? I attended Berlin’s Memorial Day parade on May 25 with my 90 year-old father. We planted our chairs on the sidewalk in front of Rite-Aid pharmacy around 8:15 a.m. With a couple of chocolate covered donuts and coffee, we were ready to enjoy the parade. We watched the enormous sized American flag raised by the fire department ladder trucks. It was an emotional moment which brought us both to tears; tears for the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, tears for the men and women who are currently fighting for our freedom and tears for their respective families. How proud we are to be Americans! As we began to hear the cadence of the Berlin High School band, dad wanted to rise from his chair, cane in hand, to See Letters, page 15

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Letters Continued from page 14 salute the American flag that he knew would be coming, As a World War II Army veteran, he was humbled and proud to salute each and every American flag that passed us by. It was great to see such a great turn out of marchers. Both the Berlin High School and McGee Middle School bands sounded super and they did a fine job of staying in formation. Then the Daisies, Brownies and Cub Scouts came by. I may be missing a group of these scouts and if so, I apologize. I was looking in another direction when suddenly I found a very young cub scout standing in front of my father and presenting him with a small American flag. That little boy broke formation, and for whatever reason, was sent to give my father one of the most cherished moments in his 90 years. He didn’t need to say a thing to dad – he just quietly walked up to him, smiled, gave him the flag and ran back to his troop. I watched with tear-filled eyes, as I followed his every step back in line and when he got there, he turned his head back to us and just smiled. Dad broke down and said “I’ll never forget that.” I said “Dad, I’ll never forget this either”. I hope that someone gets in touch with me, because dad would like to personally thank him. He couldn’t wait to bring his flag into his assisted living residence and place it in his room so he could always see it. Just when you think our youth is untouched by the fears of society today and we wonder if they’ll every really “get it” about how fragile life is, you realize that there are some special little folk out there waiting to make our world better. To the parents and family of this special young man, I commend you for raising such a tenderhearted soul - he certainly touched ours on this very special Memorial Day 2009. Chris Rose Berlin

Walgreens no friendly neighbor To the editor: My family and I attended the Berlin Memorial Day Parade and had a great time. We enjoyed seeing our local veterans, politicians, volunteer firefighters, police, girl/boy scouts, youth sport teams, local school bands and other groups marching. My children especially enjoyed collecting the candy so many groups generously threw. What a wonderful community event. It is too bad that Walgreens on the corner of Farmington Avenue and Burnham Street, did not share in the community that morning. They had no-parking signs in their parking lot, even threatening to tow. It seems short-sighted on Walgreens part, since I am sure that many families (like mine) went into CVS for beverages and snacks for the parade. Thank you to CVS/Blockbuster for allowing parade parking in your parking lot. Gail Marino Berlin

A good move To the editor: It is my belief that using the new automatic garbage will cost the town in the short term but, save in the long run. The way I came up with this conclusion was the garbage trucks have at least two men per truck now and the town is paying for their hours along with their insurance. I figure in the new way we’ll have less man hours and less sick hours. So while this may be a bother in the short term, it’ll be a help in the long run. And if someone wants to have a vote, that is more money wasted the town doesn’t have! Jay Ritter Berlin

Hubbard thanks To the editor: The Hubbard School Carnival Committee would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the businesses who donated items for our Hubbard School Carnival, held on May 8. Thank you to United Coin of Berlin, Bounce Around In-

flatables of Berlin, Roger’s Marketplace, McDonald’s in Kensington, Pine Loft, Price Chopper, and Pleasant View Stables in Southington. Our first carnival turned out to be a huge success and it would not have been possible without the generous donations received from the companies mentioned. We also would not have been able to have such a great event without the fantastic people who helped out by volunteering to be dunked in the dunking booth. The dunking booth was a huge big hit with students! We also appreciate the parents, teachers, staff, and Upbeat students who volunteered their time and staffed the games, face painting, balloons animals, and concessions. And lastly, we would like to send out a thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended this event. We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as the children (and the committee) did. Hope to see you there next year! Thank you to everyone for coming together to make this such a great success! Helen deRito, Andrea Cofrancesco, Shannon Sweitzer Hubbard School PTO Carnival Co-Chairs

In need of help To the editor: Over the many years that The Berlin Citizen has been our town news source, I have written many articles, both to and for our paper. In many cases, it was political but many were not. This time I write looking for some assistance, not for me, but for a friend and fellow high school classmate. As many Berlin residents know, I spent my early years, prior to entering the Marine Corps, as a resident of New Britain. I graduated from New Britain High School in 1959. Ever since then, I have been a part of the “Class of ‘59” reunion committee. We try to have a reunion every five years. This year, of course, will be our 50th. Over the past 50 years, we have lost several members. In our quest to keep up with those living members, every now and then we find one who has been “lost.” That being said,

we recently did find a special student who has spent many years in an extended care facility. When we managed to hook up with him, his face lit up. With the help of his aide, he hopes to attend our reunion. He did make a request of our committee. He does not and never did have a copy of our yearbook, the “Beehive.” My reason for this letter is to let all former New Britain residents know that I really need a copy of the class of ’59 yearbook. I’m certain there is one out there that no one wants or needs. This book would make a special person feel really special. If anyone has one to donate to the cause or knows someone who will donate to this special request, please contact me or drop it off at The Citizen. Your donation will not go unnoticed. I can be reached at (860) 828-0718. Thank you for reading The Berlin Citizen and for reading my plea. Richard Rampone N.B.H.S. Class of ‘59

The Point Is To the editor: I read with some amusement Fred Jortner’s Letter to the Editor chastising Dave Evans for trying to inform the people of Berlin about town and council news that he feels is important for the citizens of Berlin to understand. My amusement is based on his statement: “…The Democrats have won the last three elections by overwhelming margins, because the voters in this community are pleased with their message and their performance…” I now understand why the Democratic members of the Council are frequently disconnected with the wishes of the citizens of Berlin. It starts with the BDTC and Fred. In a state as blue as blue can be, with an overwhelmingly Democratic base of registered voters, and a populace that either doesn’t vote or votes to a large degree based on name recognition (Salina first term, McGee this term) or votes along party lines they all think that they have a mandate from the citizens to vote as they see fit without soliciting or listening to any feedback from the town’s citizens on key issues.

Think trash pickup! Fred, your job may be easy getting Democrats elected to the Council, but the BDTC has been extremely ineffective supporting their Council on major issues. So taking into account major votes over the past several years, three budgets, a couple of bonding referendums, charter revision and the soon to be referendum on trash pickup, if citizens are keeping score it would read something like Dave Evans / BRTC 5 – Fred Jortner / BDTC 1, soon to be 6 to 1. I, for one, want Dave to continue to try and bring the issues to the citizens of Berlin. Fred, please continue to think the BRTC is ineffective and in meltdown mode, it makes Dave’s job easier rallying support to defeat poorly thought out initiatives. Perhaps when the Democratic Council representatives start reaching out to the people on key issues and listening to what they say, the need for Dave Evan’s Letters to the Editors will go away. Then, perhaps, the two parties can work together to make a significant difference. George Millerd Berlin

BRTC Fundraiser – Thank You

To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended and/or supported the Mother’s Day Pasta Dinner hosted by the Berlin Republican party on May 8 at the Spartan’s Hall. The food prepared by Don and Fran Geschimsky was excellent as always, but what was special was the friendship shared by all of you. I’d also like to thank the many businesses that supported this event. Andra Lou Millerd BRTC

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Berlin Relay for Life draws a huge crowd

Photos by Robert Mayer

Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

to remember, celebrate and fight back

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Relay Continued from page 1 tions with many people I had never met before. Everyone of them asked how my wife is doing. Even with a terrible economy we raised a large sum of money. CARSTAR Collision Service came through with a significant last minute donation which pushed our team total over $4,000. “It is going to be difficult to sustain the type of growth that the Berlin Relay has seen in the past year. Berlin is to have such people.” Lynn Kipphut, community executive, development for American Cancer Society said the Berlin event is a model Relay. “The growth and success of the Relay For Life of Berlin was due to the commitment, time and energy our event tri-chairs, planning committee members, team captains and volunteers put into this event,” Kipphut said. “The support we received from the Berlin

Lion’s, our event host and sponsor was also a contributing factor to the events success. “For the second year, the Berlin community rallied against this disease, drawing inspiration from the cancer survivors of this town.” Kate Barton tri-chair praised the planning committee, which meets yearround. “I think the Relay has grown so much in such a short period of time due to the efforts of the 20 plus committee members who worked so diligently since September; along with the large amount of media coverage, particularly in the Berlin Citizen,” Barton said. “Most importantly however, I think that by actually participating in the Relay itself provides a truly moving experience for our many teams and this generates valuable ‘word-of-mouth’ encouragement for more and more individuals to become involved.” Anne Carubba, another tri chair, said Relay is successful because cancer touches everyone.

“I think that the personal stories behind the various teams were ones that resonated with others and motivated them to start their own teams to remember someone lost or to celebrate a survivor,” Carubba said. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer – a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker. “Our committee’s goal has always been to create a safe, family friendly environment where people could have a lot of fun while contributing to a worthwhile cause, and instilling a sense of great personal satisfaction and community pride and spirit. We tried to build on the success of last year’s event so that teams were recruiting new friends or family to join them this year because they had such a great time. Everyone wanted to be part of Relay whether they were a committee member, on a team, or just wanted to be a volunteer that day.” So save the date, Berlin; Relay for Life 2010, May 22 and 23, at the Berlin Fairgrounds.

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Dream is within reach for local pitchers Carasiti could be selected in early rounds By Nick Carroll Sports Editor Not yet 18 years-old, Matt Carasiti may soon fulfill a lifelong dream and sign a professional baseball contract. Berlin High School’s pitching ace could be drafted in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball FirstYear Player Draft, to be held June 910. After that, the hard-throwing 6foot, 3-inch, 205-pound righty will decide whether to attend St. John’s University on an athletic scholarship, or begin his pro career. Carasiti has stated that if he is picked in the first six rounds, he would bypass college baseball and sign a professional contract. The 17-year-old senior has had a monstrous season for the Northwest Conference champion Redcoats. Heading into the state tournament,

Carasiti had a 7-1 record and a 1.09 ERA. He had 84 strikeouts and had allowed just 20 hits and 24 walks in 51 2/3 innings of work. Last week Carasiti was named Connecticut’s Gatorade Player of the Year. “He’s had a pretty good year,” hardto-impress Berlin High School baseball coach Leo Veleas said with a laugh. “He’s pitched real well. He’s stayed within himself. He’s worked hard. He’s been pretty dominant. Nobody has really roughed him up.” Carasiti, who plays shortstop when not on the mound, has been a force at the plate, as well. He batted .448 during the regular season with 17 RBI and three homeruns. But Carasiti’s pitching is what has attracted the attention of pro scouts, and they’ve come out in force to see him in action.

Twentyfour scouts were on hand for Berlin’s season-opener against Masuk-Monroe. Berlin’s most recent draftees, Ryan DiPietro and the Matt Carasiti Toronto Blue Jays’ Jesse Carlson, drew their share of pro scouts in their day, as well — but not like Carasiti. “There’s more for Matt,” Veleas said. “Not to take anything away from those other guys.” See Carasiti, page 25

Vazquez’ stock high after super college season By Nick Carroll Sports Editor A couple of years ago the odds were not great that Kyle Vazquez would one day be a professional baseball player. But after turning in a spectacular college season this spring, the dream is now within reach for the Berlin High School alumnus. Vazquez expects to hear his name called during the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, to be held June 9-10. And the 6-foot, 3-inch, 175-pound right-handed pitcher indicated that, if he’s drafted, he’ll bypass his final college season. “I’m looking to sign,” said Vazquez, who prognosticated that he could be selected near the middle of the draft, in the vicinity of the 20th round. “I’m just hoping for the best. If I get a shot, I feel like I can do well.” A 2006 graduate of BHS, Vazquez helped lead the Redcoats to a state championship in baseball in 2005 and to a state title in basketball the fol-

lowing year. He continued his baseball career, on scholarship, at New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce University. A NCAA Division II school, Franklin Pierce proved to be a good fit for Vazquez. This past season, he ran up a record of 8-1 and owned a 1.93 ERA. He ranked fifth in the nation in strikeouts (112) and 12th in strikeouts per nine innings (10.8). Among Northeast-10 Conference pitchers, Vazquez ranked first in innings pitched (93.1) and strike outs, third in wins and fifth in opposing batting average (.217). Vazquez’ 2009 season highlights included three shutouts, one, a 10-inning, three-hit, 15-strikeout victory against Massachusetts Lowell, which clinched the Northeast-10 regular season title for Franklin Pierce, its third in four years. “I expected to have a big year,” said Vazquez. “Being a junior, having been around the college game, I had a ton of confidence.” Among his many accolades this

s p r i n g , Vazquez was selected to the Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association AllA m e r i c a Third Team, and to the Daktronics All-America Kyle Vazquez S e c o n d Team. Also, he was named Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team and Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year. “He had some dominant performances throughout the year and always gave our team a chance to win — at a minimum,” Franklin Pierce coach Jayson King said of Vazquez, who he has seen improve dramatically since his freshman year.

’Coats Notes The Northwest Conference champion Berlin High School track and field teams were well-represented at the CIAC Class MM state meet, held Monday at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. Nikki Kureczka won the 400 and finished second in the long jump to power the Berlin girls, who manufactured 25 points and landed in 11th place. The Berlin boys finished 22nd with five points. Nick DeLoia’s fifth place showing in discus was the Redcoats’ best finish. With a record of 10-10, the Berlin High School softball team earned a 20th-seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Lady Redcoats’ tournament stay was a short one, however. The locals lost to 13th-seed Fairfield Warde, 5-0, Monday in an openinground matchup in Fairfield. Last week the Berlin High School baseball team clinched the final Northwest Conference championship and garnered the No. 1 seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Redcoats (17-3) earned a first-round bye and were slated to face 16th-seed North Haven on Tuesday. The Berlin High School boys golf team looks to be in good form heading into the postseason. The locals rolled up five victories last week to improve to 26-3 (12-2, Northwest Conference). The Redcoats shot a 163 at Rolling Greens to easily defeat Plainville (174) and Rocky Hill (195). Kevin Jud led the way for the victors with a 35. He was followed by Ryan Lee (40) and Joe Fiducia (41). “Not our best performance, but Rolling Greens is quirky and the greens were tricky and our scores reflected that. We do better when we can attack a course, and Rolling Greens has some

See Vazquez, page 25

See Notes, next page

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009

Berlin’s Sullivan making her mark at Tufts Notes By Robert Mayer Managing Editor

Berlin native Casey Sullivan describers herself as “restless.” To cure her restlessness, Sullivan plays two varsity sports and maintains a high grade-point average at one of the most prestigious schools in the country, Tufts University. Sullivan just completed her junior year at Tufts, located outside of Boston. She is the daughter of Tim and Chris Sullivan, of Berlin, and has developed into a starter on the basketball team, which is coached by former UConn star Carla Berube and has made the Division III NCAA Tournament the past two years. But it is on the softball diamond where Sullivan, a shortstop, has become a star. She was named third team All-American as a freshman. Her sophomore year she was named All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and AllTournament in the NCAA Regionals. This past season she was named All-New England, All-NESCAC and made the All-Tournament team at the Division III World Series, the only Tufts player to do so. Sullivan played Little League softball in Berlin and eventually moved to travel teams like the Eliminators and Tradition. She attended Suffield Academy during her high school years and says that move was one of the biggest in her life. “I had friends on my travel softball team that went there, and I wanted to expand my horizons,” Sullivan explained. “There are only about 12 kids in each class and I got to know people from all over the world.” She commuted to Suffield and when asked how long it took, she laughed, and said, very specifically: “33 minutes.” Sullivan was a standout in soccer, basketball and softball at Suffield, and was captain of all three sports as a senior. But she only planned to continue her softball career in college.

Berlin’s Casey Sullivan is a key member of Tufts University’s softball and basketball teams.

“I looked at a lot of schools and I knew in the back of my mind that if I went to a Division III school, I might have the chance to play both softball and basketball,” she said. “I didn’t let that affect my decision at all. I wanted to play softball and go to the best academic school I could.” She looked at Princeton, Vermont, Bowdoin and Union, and talked to numerous other schools, but always came back to Tufts. “I liked the coach (Cheryl Milligan) the best at Tufts. She was awesome, and one of the players did a great job recruiting me,” Sullivan said. “I knew a girl from Miss Porter’s who was going there so that made it easier, too.” When she got to Tufts she decided to try out for the basketball team, but did not find out that she earned a roster spot until right before the season started. She has grown from a role player who played in all 30 games her sophomore year, when the Jumbos advanced to the Elite 8, into starting 22 of 24 games this past season on another NCAA tournament team. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged a respectable 7.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game in 2009. This past softball season was the highlight of Sullivan’s incredibly successful career. She has a huge fan Coach Milligan.

“Quite literally, Casey is the best defensive shortstop around, there is no one better than her at getting to balls and making the plays,” Milligan said. “She really does some amazing stuff out there and is the major reason why Tufts led the nation in double-plays. She is as quick as they come, and great going in the hole. “At the plate, Casey is a triple threat. She has power, hits for average and also will drop down the bunt. She is as tough as they come, will play through anything, and absolutely refuses to lose if it is at all within her power to control it. As a player, Casey always wants to know how to win. She is constantly working on her skills, and when it comes to doing what she knows will make her better, she has the greatest willpower I have seen. “She’s a tremendous asset that sometimes gets overlooked on a very good team, but we absolutely could not do what we have done with out her. She is an All-American caliber shortstop, without a doubt. That award has eluded her since she earned it freshman year, but there is no doubt in those who watch her every day, Casey brings her ‘A’ game every time she steps on the dirt. She’s amazing.” The Jumbos won all 12 of their games on their trip to California to start the season, a feat that was amazing in itself. Tufts then went on to win every regular season game except its last and was 35-1 heading into the postseason. Tufts then swept through the NESCAC tournament, going 3-0, and then went 4-0 at the NCAA Regional to improve to 42-1 going into the Division III World Series at Montclair State in New Jersey.

“It was incredible,” Sullivan said. “We don’t talk about that last game (of the regular season), but it was my favorite season of any sport I’ve ever played. We had eight seniors and they made it easy for us to be good. Some teams worry about playing time and other petty things, but there was never any of that. “ Tufts won its first World Series game, beating Cortland State, 1-0. No surpise here, Sullivan drove in the winning run. Tufts then lost to Coe College and needed a victory to stay in the World Series. It got it. A two-run homerun by Sullivan over the eight-foot-high fence in centerfield helped the Jumbos stay alive with a 4-0 win over highly-regarded Texas-Tyler. “That was a great win because they were talked about like this invincible team,” Sullivan said. The end of the season came with a 4-0 loss to Gustavus Adolphus of Minnesota. Sullivan is living in Boston this summer and using the Tufts campus to train and get ready for her senior year. She is an International Relations major and says that there are many different ways she can go in her career. But first, there is the matter of her senior year. “The softball team is going to be different because we will have a lot of new players, but I think we’ll still be good,” she said. “We have a good pitcher coming back and some younger players who are good, but will have to step up.” So, can Sullivan possibly squeeze anything more out of her college experience? She thinks so. “There is so much to do at Tufts, there is no way you can do everything,” she said. “I try to get a lot out of the experience. If I’m not at the gym, I’m probably at the library. If I’m not at the library, I’m probably planning what I’m going to do next. I like it that way. I don’t like to sit around and do nothing.”

Continued from page 19 holes that require patience,” BHS coach John Line said. “That Kevin played well demonstrates his golf maturity.” Berlin went on to fire a spectacular 139 at Blackledge, as it breezed past RHAM (155), Windham (197) and Middletown (200). Lee carded a 33, which included four birdies. Jud shot a 33, as well, with five birdies. Rounding out the Redcoat slate were Mike Scheyd (36), Jack Rudy (37) and Fiducia (39). “This shows how well we can play when we fire on all cylinders,” Line said. “Hopefully, we are peaking at the right time.” Berlin will host the NWC tournament today, June 4. The Berlin High School girls golf team wrapped up its regular season slate recently. The Lady Redcoats began last week by defeating Farmington, 189-193, at Timberlin. Berlin’s Erica Barnes shot a match-best 43. She was supported by Alyssa Scheyd (45), Victoria Fagan (46), Briana Califiore (55) and Emily Stickel (55). The Lady Redcoats followed up that performance by shooting a 198 at Simsbury Farms. The host team came in at 176. On Monday, Berlin competed in the 18-hole Stanley Pisk Tournament at Stanley, and topped host New Britain, 387-406. Barnes led the locals with an 86. Following her were Fagan (94), Stickel (101) and Scheyd (106). BHS coach Jim Bryers said “it looks very promising” that the Lady Redcoats will qualify for the upcoming state tournament. Berlin will compete in the Northwest Conference tournament today, June 4, at Timberlin. — Nick Carroll

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Youth Sports Baseball Major League Yankees 6, White Sox 5: Jacob Lapierre pitched three innings, struck out five and allowed one run to earn his first victory. Lapierre stranded the tieing and winning runs in the final frame. Andrew Chyra had two hits and drove in three runs for the Yankees. Billy Conticello doubled home the winning run. Hunter Tralli had three hits for the White Sox. Red Sox 10, Yankees 3: Game-winner Dan Garofalo scattered three hits and Brendan Carasiti homered and had two RBI to lead the Red Sox. Consecutive singles by David Bordonaro, Kevin Russell and Mike Guerin set up a six-run fourth inning for the Red Sox. Bryce Martin had two hits and an RBI for the Yankees. White Sox 4, Yankees 3: A walk-off RBI single by Hunter Tralli lifted the White Sox. Brenden Vessichio and Dave

Condon pitched well for their teams, allowing just one run apiece. White Sox 9, Cardinals 1: Hunter Tralli struck out six, scattered three hits and didn’t allow a run over five and onethird innings of work as the White Sox rolled. Brenden Vessichio had two hits, two RBI and scored three runs for the victors. Teammate Mike Wojchiechowski had a hit and scored twice. Chris Samiotes generated two hits for the Cardinals. White Sox 3, Cubs 1: Brenden Vessichio struck out eight over five and two-third innings on the mound and Nick Mozzicato picked up the save as the White Sox held off the Cubs. Vessichio hit a homerun and scored two runs. Alan Guild and Zach Veleas added two hits apiece for the victors and Sammy Papacoda made a clutch catch in left field. Danny McCloud pitched a solid game for the Cubs and teammate Sean Sullivan came through with two hits.

Local athlete Raylend Wilson, pictured second from right, took part in the Hershey Track and Field Qualifier in Bristol recently and placed first in the 100- and 200-meter races, and the standing long jump. Wilson, a member of the Connecticut Flyers Youth Track & Field Club, is the fastest Bantam Division (9-10 year-old) athlete in the state, and is undefeated in long jump. Away from the track, Wilson competes in basketball, baseball and football.

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Paladino 47th at NCAA Tourney After having a tough time in his first two rounds, Berlin’s Cody Paladino, playing for Baylor University, closed with a 2-under par 69 to finish tied for 47th at the NCAA National Golf Championships held last week in Toledo, Ohio. Paladino’s tie for 47th place put him in the top third of the field, which included 156 of the top golfers in the country. In his first round, Paladino double-bogeyed the 10th hole, his first, and never got any momentum going, shooting

40 for the first nine holes. He came back with a solid 36 on his back nine, but fell well back in the pack at 95th. Paladino’s second round started in similar fashion. After four pars to begin the round, he triple-bogeyed the fifth hole and ended with a 40 on his front nine. He shot 1under on the back, but his 75 left him in 98th place at 9over. Paladino’s final round, again, began on the back, and this time he birdied the 10th and shot 2-under on the back 9. He was even on the front for a solid 2-under round.

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Rat Tales The Norway rat is the most common rat in the United States. It is the kind you will most likely see in cities or as pets. There are about as many rats in the United States as there are humans. However, many species of rats live in the wild, away from humans. They live in fields, forests and marshes. Some rats live underground their entire lives.

Have you ever been around a pet rat, perhaps in your classroom? Maybe you have seen rats in an alley or field near your home. Over the centuries, rats have caused a lot of trouble for people. But they have also helped us learn more about ourselves. The Mini Page looks at this sometimes creepy, sometimes helpful animal.

Rodent family A rat is a rodent. Rodents include animals such as mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, squirrels, chipmunks and beavers. Rodents make up the largest group of mammals on Earth. There are about 2,300 species, or kinds, of rodents. Rodents all have long, sharp teeth called incisors. Many other animals, including humans, have incisors too. But in rodents, the incisors are especially long. They keep growing throughout most of a rodent’s life. Rodents also have powerful jaw muscles. Rodent jaws and incisors are specially designed to gnaw through hard material. For example, a beaver can chew through trees. Rats can chew through lead and aluminum. Rats also dig with their incisors.

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A Norway rat’s incisors grow about 4 to 5 inches a year. They need to keep chewing on things to wear down their teeth. If they didn’t, their teeth would grow through their skulls. Rats will gnaw on whatever they can sink their teeth into, including cement or brick. Norway and roof rats have long, skinny tails covered with scales. They have long snouts and a super strong sense of smell. They have furry bodies with sharp claws on their paws.

Experts say the main difference between rats and mice is their size. The bodies of rats people commonly see are usually at least 5 inches long (not counting their tails). The common Norway rat’s body can grow up to 18 inches long. The common mouse is about 2 to 3 inches long (without its tail). Rats and mice are different species, though. Mouse parents won’t give birth to babies so big that they are called rats. Rats won’t give birth to little mice.

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Rats Are Everywhere Rat-like or human-like behavior?

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Some rats, such as Norway rats, share many behavior traits, or characteristics, with humans. Both: • are social animals; they like to hang out with others of their kind. • are adaptable. Rats and humans can figure out how to live in all sorts of conditions. This has helped both species thrive, or do well, all over the world. • can learn new things. • can teach what they have learned to their young.

The roof rat is also known as the house rat, ship rat or black rat. It can be white, black or gray. Experts believe it may have originally come from India. It is a strong climber and can often be found in trees or on roofs. It mainly eats plant matter such as fruits, vegetables and grains. It destroys many food crops.

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Rat world Rats have spread all over the world, often by hitching rides with humans. Rats spread from Europe and Asia to the Americas by stowing away on ships. There are hundreds of species of rats. The two species most familiar to people are the roof rat and the Norway rat. They can be found everywhere there are humans.

Scientists test the memory of rats taught to swim to an underwater platform in a pool. The white rats you see as pets or lab animals are probably Norway rats. They have white fur and pink eyes because they are albino (al-BYE-no). Albino animals don’t have the coloring normal to their species. Scientists breed certain strains of rats to work within laboratory settings.

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The Norway rat is also known as the brown rat, wharf rat, sewer rat or water rat. It can be white, brown or black. The Norway rat probably came from China. It got its name because people thought it came to Norway from Asia and then spread through Europe. Norway rats thrive in cities, living in garbage dumps, sewers and buildings. They are mostly nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. Norway rats are great swimmers. They eat almost any type of food. from The Mini Page © 2009 Universal Press Syndicate

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“He gained about five to seven miles-per-hour from the time he arrived at Pierce. He also developed a very good curve and change up,” King said. “I feel that Kyle has a great future in professional baseball. He has a great makeup and is still developing physically. To me, he has a huge upside because he is not 190 to 200 pounds.

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The Berlin Baseball Camp will be held June 29 to July 2, 9 a.m. to noon, at McGee Middle School. The cost is $100. The camp is overseen by McGee baseball coach Mark Centurelli and Southington High School baseball coach Steve Matyczyk. To register, contact Centurelli at (860) 828-0323 Ext.211.

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But being scouted, and drafted, is no guarantee a player will climb the ladder to the Big Leagues. Having spent two years in the Boston Red Sox farm system, Veleas knows life in the minor leagues is tough, and far from glamorous. “It becomes a business,” the veteran coach said. “It’s hard. It’s very hard. It’s tough to get there, and it’s tough to stay there.” But Veleas believes Carasiti may just have what it takes to make a career in baseball. “I wish good things for him.” Carasiti’s pitching arsenal includes an 89 to 91 mile-perhour fastball, a split-fingered fastball, a changeup and a slider. Carasiti’s been a hardthrower since he took up the sport, but he’s gained much more control of his pitches over the past couple of years. Also, he keeps his emotions in check more now than when he arrived at BHS. “He’s settled down nicely. He goes out and does it in a very professional manner. He doesn’t get rattled,” Veleas said. “He’s got control of some of his pitches that he might not have had in the past. It just came with maturity.”

Once he puts on that weight, he is going to be that much better. Kyle is going to be a great draft pick for whoever takes him.” It won’t be easy, but Vazquez said he hopes to keep his cool while the draft is going on. “I’m going to try my best to chill out and just act normal,” he said with a laugh. Unbelievably, if Vazquez is selected, he won’t be the first member of his family to have been. His father, Carl, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1980.

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VOLVO 850 1997 sedan. Auto. Burgundy w/black leather interior. Dual air cond. Dual/side airbags. $4000 or best offer Call(860)621-1494

TRUCKS & VANS DODGE Grand Caravan 2000 V6 Auto, green. Has cruise control, am/fm/cassette, rear temp control. AC needs repair, otherwise maintained regularly and runs well. $3500. (203) 284-2654

SUV’S

203-238-1953 CHEVY BLAZER 1997- 4 dr, leather, sunroof, fully loaded. Runs very good. $2500 or best offer. Call (860) 682-2421

HONDA Shadow Areo 2005 Cruiser. 750 V-twin. Blue & Black, High flow air filter. Saddlebags. Windshield. Adult driven. Less than 4500 miles Showroom. $ 4,900 (860) 349-0521 or 727-288-7352

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

LAWN & GARDEN

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863 AUTOMOBILES CHEVY Impala 2001, New transmission and other new parts, runs good. $2700. Call for info 203-317-7181

Free Towing!

FOR SALE AT BEST OFFER SUZUKI GS 450T Motorcycle 1981 FORD Thunderbird 1969 COLUMBIAN Celebrity 16’ Boat 1965 Call Val (203) 634-0077

MERCEDES Benz 1985 190 diesel, runs good, good tires, automatic $500 Call 203-265-6169

300 miles, 150cc, $1500 or best offer. Call (203) 671-1444

VOLVO 2040 GL 1992, new tires, new muffler system. Good condition. Low mileage. Asking $1900. (203) 265-0029

YAMAHA XVS65A V-Star Silverado 2003 Touring. Black. Excellent condition, one owner, 45,000 miles. Please call between 9am and 6pm. No late evenings please. Price TBD call 203-237-5590

AUTO PARTS 2008 SCOOTER less than 200 miles $1,200 FIRM Call 203-269-7984

2008 SHENKE Blue MopedUnder 300 miles, 49cc, up to 100 mpg, luggage rack, $1600 or best offer. Call (203) 2655806

NISSAN ALTIMA 1994- 4 dr, automatic. Needs muffler & CV joints. Runs good. $950/b.o. Nissan Sentra 1996- 4 dr, automatic, AC. 99,000 miles. Runs excellent. $2500 or best offer. Call (860) 682-2421 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111

SUZUKI GS 700ES 1985 Blue and White. Garage kept. 21000 miles. Still in excellent condition. $1800 or best offer. Call 860-681-8007 Leave message.

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

‘08 SCOOTER 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.

BMW Z3 16” Rim w/Michelin tire. 225/50ZR1692W. $100 firm. (203) 634-9336 TIRES- 4 - 215/60R16 winter, Like new. $175. 4 - 215/65R17 w/75% Tread *On Chrysler 5-lug rims, $150. 2 - 205/70R15 Winter, like new, $75. 1 - 185/75R14, new, $35. 1 - 205/75R14, new, $35. Set/4 Chrysler 300 Steel rims, exc, $125. 1 - 235/65R17 on Chrsyler 5-lug alloy, like new. $60. Call Tom 860-250-0016 (Meriden)

CAMPER & TRAILERS 1996 STARCRAFT Popup camper. Sleeps 6. Fridge, 3 burner stove, toilet, shower, AC, awning. $3000 OBO. (203) 634-0394

BOATS & MOTORS 17 FOOT aluminum canoe-w/ setup for fishing & extras $75.00. (860)349-3850 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C Custom Sportster, 2007 pearl gray color. Clip-on Windshield. Excellent condition. Factory warranty. 1400 miles. $7500 or best offer. Paul 203-464-5044 SUZUKI GZ250 Motorcyle 2007 Purple/Blue. One Owner, 400 Miles. Asking $2700 NEG. Call 860-508-6005

BOXERS-Purebred, reverse sealed brindle, fawn & white. Males and females Reg. 1st shots, dewormed. Cert of health avail. AKC & ACA pedigree. Championship bloodline. 203-464-4779 CHIHUAHUA PUPPY Beatuiful male Chihuahua puppy. 8 wks old. 1st shots, dewormed. $500/best. Parents on premises. (203) 715-0796 DOG KENNEL plastic 36L X 23W X30H $40.00, Call 203-668-6707 ENGLISH BULLDOG, spayed, microchipped, good with kids, 1 year old. $2500 or best offer. (860) 982-5029 FOR SALE: 10 gallon aquarium w/hamster set up. $15. Call (203)699-8989. FREE Kittens- Litter trained. 7 weeks old. Free to good homes. Call (203) 265-6169 FREE- 4 yr old Yellow lab, female. Great with kids. Must have good home. Call (203) 639-9545 KITTENS- Free to good home, 3 Females,6 wks old, 2 B&W, 1 Multi striped. Call 741-0473. POMERANIAN Puppy, female. 9 weeks old. Vet checked. Registered. $1,000 or best offer. (203) 284-9395 SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, neutered, 12 mos old puppy, beautiful, potty trained. Very good with children. Free to good home. Needs room to run. (203) 715-3329

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HONDA GL1500 Gold Wing 1989 6-cyl Comp. servic for 2009 riding season. 69K mi. Backrest. AM/FM radio. CB, Trailer Hitch, New Tires & Battery and more $7500 Well-maintained. 203-6058870

PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK BIRD FLIGHT cage for small birds with stand 30x18x35 $60 203-630-0290 BULLDOGS Beagles, Boxers, Poodles & Poodle Mixes, Dachs /Russell, Chihuahuas, Shih-Tsu, mini bulldogs, Rotts, Labs, Yorkie. $350+ 860-930-4001.

CRAFTSMAN Lawn Tractor 15.5HP 42” cut 3 Bin Grass Catcher, aerator/spreader, dump cart $650.00 203-6193126 FREE Perennials Zebra grass, pachysandra, yucca etc. U dig. Call 203-265-0031 HOSTAS, Lilly of the Valley, Ajuga, ground cover and other plants. $3.50/pot. Red maple trees, $5/pot. Call 860-6212928, leave message.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS CHAIN SAW - McCullach pro mac 610 16” $120 860-6328666 GENERATOR. 950 Watts. 99.00 860-921-8749

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 4 PIECE Modular computer desk. Made of natural wood and veneers. Keyboard and locking drawer. Asking $60. 203-235-2784. 7 DRAWER High Boy dresser, approx 7’ high, 1 yr old. $100 firm. Will deliver. 203-317-1449 A/C MAYTAG 6000 BTU remote control. Good Condition $40 (203)238-4412

AIR CONDITIONER- Emerson, Quiet cool. $45. Dryer, Whirlpool. Older model. Good condition. $40. Call (203) 237-2583 leave message. BEDROOM SET- $200; Cherry Hutch $150; Mahagony dinningroom w/ 4 chairs $200; Light oak dinningroom w/6 chairs $150; All wood bunkbed ( never opened) Paid $800, sell for $350; Dresser $60; Hardly used A/C $60. 203-238-3836 BUREAU with mirror. Very good cond. $80. Call 203-237-6807 BUREAU with mirror. Very good cond. $80. Call 203-237-6807

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES DARK maple colonial hutch, $50. Dry sink, $25 or best offer. Call 203-235-5484

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES KENMORE smoothtop electric stove. Good condition! $99 or best offer. Call (203)265-9974 KITCHEN Table with 2 extension leaves & 4 chairs. Like new condition. $90. Call (203) 238-3948 LG.SQUARE COFFEE TABLE TOP OPENS $99. Call 860-426-1214 LIGHT FIXTURE-hanging. 5 frosted glass shades. $75.00. 203-265-4997

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES PORCH FURNITURE- 2 glider chairs, 2 stationary chairs. White iron w/all cushions. Very good condition. Like new. Nice for porch. New $800. Asking $400. (203) 237-5940 PVC DECK Chairs- 4 chairs & cushions-$65. Call 203-2359325.

LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM Table & Six Chairs Light color, expandable Very good condition $375 for table and chairs 203-213-3305 FISHER PRICE Child’s Bed Rail (blue)$9. 203-639-0835

Genuine Disney 40” Plush Mickey & Minnie $60 for set. Call (203) 715-8537

Matching Couch, Loveseat & Chaise. Eggshell color. Comes with Ornate Glass & Brass End Tables (2) & Coffee Table. $700. You pick up! Call (203) 715-8537 PATIO GLASS umbrella table and four chairs. Call 203-2849425 $50.00 WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC Stove $99.00. Please call 860-628-5035

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986

28 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 METS @ YANKEE Stadium tickets for Sunday, June 14, 1:05pm. Great Father’s Day present! Section 420c, grandstand behind home plate. $200. Also, 2 Nationals at Yankee Stadium tickets, Thursday, June 18, 1:05pm. $100. Private seller. 203-507-4259 2005 Mitchell collision estimating reference guides. Complete set. $50. 860-224-7209 4 CEMETERY PLOTS - Maple Cemetery, section 8, Berlin. $3200. (860) 463-6248 A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-3177891 ABOVE GROUND pool over the top ladder. Adjustable. Excellent condition. $50. King Koil queen mattress, 2 years old. Mint condition. $75. (203) 6265419 BOSTON Red Sox Bus Trips Friday July 3 Seattle/7pm game/ Right field Box 88 /Saturday August 29 Toronto/Roof box 37/ 7pm Both trips depart Wallingford @3pm. They include Dattco motor coach, Box seat,Bus parking, snacks, Non Alcoholic drinks. $100.00 per person Please call Roger @203-605-2087 for More Information.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ROTARY TRAY For gaf slide projector. $1.00 Call 2690523 TREADMILL - Vitamaster, excellent running condition. $30. Coffee & 2 end tables, oak, glass top, excellent condition. $30. (203) 265-0511 WHOLESALE Green products, trash liners and paper goods. Call your order into TD Green (203) 980-4697

CLOTHING 3 BOXES boys clothes 3-9 mos. outfits, onesies, tops, pants$30/all. Call 203-630-9937 NAVY BLUE dress w/jacket, long, formal, size 10, never worn, call 203-379-0232 $75.

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH 2 TEN speed bikes. Good condition. $25. Call 203-237-6052 EVERLAST punching bag 40lb $25 call 203-440-4368 GOLF STAND Bag, Blue Top Flite $20 203 269-6117

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE BRASS 5 globe hanging light fixture. $30. 203-6300841

FILL, TOPSOIL & TRUCKING AVAILABLE.

Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

Call 860-346-3226

203-238-3308

FREE Basketball hoop. Call (860) 829-8802 FREE-Rhubarb from the garden. U pick up. Call 203-630-2850 GO CART gas powered. $99.00 203-238-1804 “HO” train stuff, engines, cars, track, +++. $200. Call 203-2376645 or 203-631-1938 cell HOT TUB Park Avenue Executive, 118 jets. Paid $15,000, asking $8,000. Call 203-2695533

SWORDS DAGGERS

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS SWIMMING Pool Ladder, 3 step, ss, inground. $50. Call 203-235-0142

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPAQ 17” Flat screen moitor, FS7600. Good condition. $19. (203) 269-6265 HP Photosmart 8100 Series$50. Prints with or without a computer. 203-237-3371

ELECTRONICS LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. MIRROR- WHITE, WICKER PEDASTIL. EXC CONDITION $50. CALL 203-641-1237 MOVIES- DVDs, popular ones, 47, $2 each. Make offer for all. File cabinet. New, grey metal,, 2 large, one small drawer. $20. (203) 440-3919 NUTRISYSTEM Food. Value 120. will sell $74. Call 203-2382020 Nancy PET taxi, stainless steel used one week. $25. Call 203-237-6807 PLAYPEN by Baby Trend. Adjustable infant/toddler w/changing table. $45. (203) 626-5419 POLK Audio three way Euro tower speakers, over 3’ tall. $99. Polk audio PSW10 powered subwoofer. $99. All manuals included. Call 203-6300708, leave message. PRESSURE COOKER 5 piece Fagor stainless. 4 & 8 qt. pots. Unused. $85 (203) 235-1154 RASCAL Model T600 3 wheel scooter. Asking $2000. Call (203) 269-0366 between 5pm9pm. RAZOR Dirt quad. Electric. Off road. 120 lbs. maximum. $250 or best offer. (203) 265-7396

NINTENDO WII- Extra controller, 3 games. Asking $175. Wii Guitar Hero World Tour w/guitar, drums and microphone, $100. Wii Star Wars The Force Unleashed, with swords, $40. All like new. (203) 265-3517 T.V. 20” WITH BUILT IN DVD AND REMOTE. $75 (203)886-9638 TOSHIBA 27” TV. Picture in picture, dual tuner. $50.00. Call (203) 235-3110.

WANTED TO BUY

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359 OLD Toys, barware, depression glass, pottery, cookie jars, oil lamps. Call us first for all your estate needs. (203) 639-1002

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS ALTO Saxophone Good Condition. $80. Call Tara 203-427-7237.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.

203-284-3786

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

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

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

Call Now!

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN STUDIO Appliances, Galley Kitchen. Tile and Carpet. Heat & hot water incl. $675/mo. Secure building. (203) 537-2672 WALLINGFORD 1 1/2 BR Apartment in Triplex. New carpets. W/D hookups. Off street parking. Choate area $850 860-227-5213

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn effic, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN & WLFD 1BR apts for rent. Starting at $625 and $785 some include heat & hot water. (203)213-6175 or 203-376-2160 MERIDEN - 1st flr, 1BR, HW incld. $675. Good credit. No pets. 860-620-9658 leave msg.

HOUSES FOR RENT WLFD $1300-3BR, 1b Cape, centrally located. 1mo sec/1mo rent req. Refs req. Pets considered. EOH. Avail 6/15. Call Kathy 203-265-5618 x690

MERIDEN - 82 Woodland Street, 2nd floor. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated. $700/mo + Utilities. Call 860-262-2464 MERIDEN 1 & 2 ROOM EFFICIENCIES $450 & $550. Some include utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 108 Maple Street 2 1/2 BR. 1 bath, 2nd flr. Recently remodeled, new appliances, WD hook up in basement. $900/mo incl Heat/HW. 888-520-6786 MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 bath, Utilities included. $900.00 203-440-2551 Bright. Charming. Safe. Quiet.

Meriden 2 BR $775 Lg Studio - $625 - Sm Studio-$525 Fully renovated, secure bldg. HW incl. New appls, on site laundromat & off st parking. Close to train station. Sec 8 Approved. Property Max 203-843-8006 MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd floor. New carpets. Appliances, laundry room. Heat & Hw included. Off st parking. No pets. $800/mo + sec. (203) 269-1670 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN 4BR fam room big yard. $1200 util not incl. Ref & sec dep. No pets. Avail now. 203-237-6858 MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.

MERIDEN 1 BR

$ ALWAYS BUYING! $

ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e

203-235-8431

203-238-3499 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.

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

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

CHESHIRE-BIRCHWOOD. 2 BR, 1 bath condo, heat & hw included, washer & dryer. No pets. $1150. Lease, sec, ref. 203-271-1192 WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, security & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1 BR, Heat & Hot Water incl., 1st flr. Stove & Fridge. Pool. No Pets. 1 mo sec dep & credit check req’d. Section 8 approved. $800/mo. 860-349-5355. MERIDEN 1st floor, 1 BR, 3 rooms, stove/fridge, washer hook up, gas heat, $675 mo. Avail Now! 203-284-5843

MERIDEN- 2 BR. Just renovated. Small but cute and ONLY $700 mo. for a 2 bedroom unit. See this on the 3rd floor at 139 Camp St. You pay gas & elec. No pets. State Vouchers OK. (203) 537-1278 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $900 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 2BR, 4 rms, $750, No. Colony Rd. Stove & fridge incl. 3BR, $750, Crown St. Both no utilities incl and req. 1 mo. sec. 203-815-5399 MERIDEN- 3BR, 2nd fl. Newer appliances. Off st. parking. $950 + utils. No pets. Sect 8 approved. Marc 203-815-8335 MERIDEN- 3BR, 3rd flr, Big unit. 92 Franklin St. Newly renovated. Gas heat. No pets. Discounted rent. $895. 203-5371278. MERIDEN- 4rm, 2BR, appls incl. Sec. 8 approved. Quiet area. $775/mo + dep. 203-675-9778 MERIDEN- Crown St. Large 1BR, 1st flr, lots of closet space. $700/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-265-4664 MERIDEN-1BR, 1BA w/gar. Heat & HW INCLD. Lg rms, new appls, new crpt, freshly painted, laundry hkup. No pets. Blackstone Vlg $895. Dennis 203-272-1977 MERIDEN-1st flr, 1BR, new windows, new appls. Clean. Available now! $595/mo. Call Jonah 203-430-0340

MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd Fl., W/D hookup, off-street parking,60 Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8 approved. Call 203-376-5599 MERIDEN-Studio apt. Center of town. $495/mo + utils. 1BR, $575/mo +utils. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042 MIDDLETOWN Senior Housing Available Now. 62+. Section 8 - no voucher required. 600 sq ft. Heat & hot water included. Good credit & background check a must. Call now! 860-344-8157 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 WALLINGFORD 1 & 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $730-$925/mo. Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 2 bdrm. S. Whittlesey. 3rd fl. Remodeled $800+util Sec Dep+ref. 203314-3548 Steve WALLINGFORD- 2 Bdrm Duplex, 1-1/2 bath, off st. prking. $825/mo + util’s, Sec & crdt chk. 203-269-8481 after 11am. WALLINGFORD- 2BR Duplex. 1st floor includes large living rm, kitchen w/stove & refrig., utility rm with washer/dryer hook-ups & 1/4 bath. 2nd floor 2 large bdrms, ceramic bath, lots of closets. Off st. parking. $900/mo. 2 mo. sec. deposit. Utilities extra. Agents RE 203-269-4937 WALLINGFORD- Spacious 2BR apt, 1 bath, 1st flr, quiet, central location. $700/mo. No pets. (203) 676-7418 WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3rd flr, 2 BR, appliances, $675 + util. Also Available -Sunny spacious 2 BR 1st flr, appls, porch, $850 + utils. W/D in bsmt. Off st parking. No smoking or pets. Security, Good credit. Tom 203-889-1940 WALLINGFORD. 1BR apt, nice location, off st parking. No pets/smoking. $700/mo+sec. Call 203-284-2103 WLFD- 2BRs Townhouse, appl’d kitchen. Lease, sec, NO PETS. $775. J.J. Bennett 203-265-7101.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 WLFD-3BR, 2nd fl, hdwd fls, newly renovated, new windows. WD hookup. Off st parking. $1275 + sec. No pets. Credit check. Avail 7/1 203-535-1162 WLFD. 1br, AC, laundry on site, Off-St Pkg, no pets/smoking, $775+2mo sec. Marc 203-6053495 WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101.

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN- Clean, safe furn. rm. All utils. incld. Cable. Share kit. & bath. Very reasonable. Please leave message 203-238-3369

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 WALLINGFORD In newly renovated private home. Full house privileges. All utils incl. No pets. $600/mo + 1 mo security. Avail 6/1. Call George 203-927-3607

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS 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

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 70 Quinnipiac Street, Store/office or heated storage. $595 monthly. 80 Quinnipiac St. Store or office. $325. Sec. & ref. req. Please call 203-269-2575

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS BERLIN-2200 sq.ft. general commercial rental. $1600/mo. Sec dep. & 1st month. Contact Ken or Norm 860-828-3512

HOUSES FOR SALE

BERLIN Raised Ranch w/garage. 6 rms, 34BRs, 1.5 baths. 3 season porch. Lg. back yard. Efficient, 2-zone gas heat, new furnace & HW heater. $239,900. The Buyer’s Broker 860-965-8668 MERIDEN 25 Winding Brook Lane 269,900 NEW PRICE! Meticulously maintained Raised Ranch in quiet neighborhood w/mature trees, HW flrs under carpet, tile in updated kit, 2 FP’s, IG pool. Allie 203-288-2500 MLS#N288963, Weichert Realtors Regional Properties

Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

STORAGE SPACE

HOUSES FOR SALE

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Adults Wanted!

We have 3,800 square feet of storage space available for short or long term rental. Centrally located in Meriden and convenient to all major highways. 12’ ceilings with heat and air conditioning. Tractor trailer access with a covered dock. 24 hour access, security camera for extra protection, office and bathroom. Plenty of parking.

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. $319,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618

Call today for more information and tour.

203-317-2330 HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD 3 bed., 1 bath cozy ranch. Near schools. Custom cabinets. Dishwasher. Walkout basement. New carpet over hardwood floors. Large windows. Vinyl siding. Carport. Central air. Freshly painted. Patio. Great community. Great schools. Move-in condition. $250,000. 203 265-5038 CELL 203 379-6282

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CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

$$$ DURHAM Country Living! Beautiful Colonial. Manicured lawn, 3 Bdrms, 2 baths, 18x32 bonus rm, 3 car garage, FP, heated pool, utility shed with generator. $520,000. WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618

Call Pat Burke (203) 265-5618

“New Listing” Great for 1st time homebuyer or empty nesters. Expandable Ranch. Beautiful corner lot, mature landscaping, 3BR, EIK, HW flrs thruout, AC, wall unit, attic fan, pfin basement. $232,900

LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

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. $89,990. Kathy (203) 235-3300

HELP WANTED Environmental Services

Manager of Environmental Services Wallingford

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

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN Our builder will buy your home at fair market value if it qualifies for our program, when you buy one of his homes. You can also find other homes for sale on our website. Visit us at www.galleriahouses.com Galleria Real Estate 203-671-2223.

Annemarie (203) 265-5618

MERIDEN 38 Dryden Dr. By owner, 2 BR Cape, 1.5 baths, finished rec. rm., 3 seasons porch, c/a, large beautifully landscaped yard. $269,900. For full details of updates and inside/outside slide shows visit: http://web.me.com/ dalegreenbacker (203) 634-0013

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

HELP WANTED AUTO PARTS COUNTERPERSONParts exp. required for busy NAPA store. Potential to earn over 40K, profit sharing and health benefits. Call Don at 203272-3704 weekdays, A.M. only. CLEANING PERSONNEL- Must have experience working in public facilities. Proof of US citizenship, police background checks before hiring. Full & Part time positions available. Call Amanda’s A Better View Cleaning (203) 824-1419 MonFri 8am-4pm. DIESEL Mechanic Wanted. 5 Yrs Exp Min. Welding & Hydraulic Exp- A Plus. Mandatory Overtime. Pay Based on Exp. Apply in Person: United Concrete, 173 Church St, Yalesville. EOE.

GENERAL

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Masonicare Health Center employees enjoy great benefits, weekly payroll and being part of a dynamic team.

GRAND OPENING!! $1000 Sign-on bonus after 30 days of FT work All depts. hiring International co. operates Full Co. Training FT & PT work available. Cust Srv★Sales Srv★Packing

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Needed in Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, Southington & surrounding towns. Criminal Background checked by agency. Car transportation desirable. Excellent pay rates for experienced staff. Spanish speaking a plus. E.O.E

Patient’s Choice Homecare 370 Silas Deane Highway Wethersfield CT 860-561-0599

EDUCATION

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER

HVAC LICENSED Installer Immediate opening. Residential. Min. B/D/S license required. Excellent wages, benefits. Billy Carlson Heating & AC, LLC (860) 621-0556 www.billycarlsonct.com INSURANCE: Experienced, Licensed P&C CSR for sales and service. Full time M-F. Excellent written & spoken communication skills. Commercial & Life a plus. Competitive compensation. Send resume to PO Box 927, Wallingford, CT 06492.

MACHINIST

860-329-0316

Growing machine shop seeking exp’d CNC VTL, CNC lathe & CNC miller operators. Fax to 860-426-1560 or email: john@cvtool.com

HELPER for precision sheet metal shop. Experience with metal working preferred. 203239-6349

Carpenters, Painters, subs, for residential / commercial work. 800-778-9885 x1279

$450-525/WK! Call Today! Start Tomorrow!

CNA/Home Health Aide

If interested, please apply online at www.masonicare.org; email your resume to careers@masonicare.org, fax (203) 679-6858 or call 888-635-6664.

DRIVERS CDL A Lily Transportation is taking applications for a new startup operation in Portland - 15 positions. M-F, min 2 yrs exp, clean MVR, pass all DOT req. Knowledge of MA, NJ, NY. Excellent pay and benefits. Call 800-2485459 x 373. EOE GARDEN CENTER PT/FT positions. Pleasant environment. Reliable people only apply in person Geremia Gardens, 1720 West St, Southington.

NEW BRITAIN. 36 Nicole Rd. By Owner. 1700 sq. ft. Raised Ranch, 3 BRs, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, new siding and new roof, hdwd flrs, large flat yard with playscape, on cul-de-sac, all appliances included. Asking $256,900. (860) 224-2995

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Manager of Environmental Services for a Full Time, benefit eligible position on the day shift. Candidates must have previous experience in either Housekeeping or Laundry, in a management/supervisory capacity.

PAI NTING FT

MIDDLE SCHOOL This is an outstanding professional opportunity for an energetic and creative individual who possess an understanding of middle school students and can effectively address a variety of learning styles. We seek candidates with expertise in the communication strand of technology education and with experience in graphic design and production and web design. Flexibility in content knowledge and instructional strategies will be essential to success in this position. The ability to use, demonstrate and motivate others to employ a wide range of technologies will be required. The successful candidate will be asked to teach a range of course and to plan collaboratively with applied technology colleagues. Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s) and expertise in curriculum sub-areas. (Certificate # 047) CLOSING DATE: June 19, 2009 4:00 p.m. TO APPLY: Call Job Opportunities Line at 203250-2411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you. EOE

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, June 4, 2009 INSURANCE

Senior Customer Service Specialist Great opportunity for an experienced Customer Service Rep. in our Personal Lines Department. Must have 3-5 years Personal Lines experience with some Agency background. Must be Licensed. Excellent benefits with free parking, 401(k) plan with employer match. Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance. Please send your resume to:

MEDICAL CAREERS RN Team Leader

H.D. Segur, Inc. P.O. Box 400 Cheshire, CT 06410 Fax: (203) 271-7081 Email: cmg@hdsegur.com

Administrative Customer Service Representative The Record-Journal Circulation Department is seeking enthusiastic applicants for a full time position as an Administrative Customer Service Representative. This position is responsible for making a variety of sales, service, and retention calls, posting payments, and serving as our front counter cashier. Pleasant manner, positive attitude, and ability to multi task needed. Office experience a plus. Please apply in person between 10:00am 2:00pm Monday through Friday to:

Record-Journal Circulation Office 75 S. Colony St. Meriden, CT

Gaylord- Connecticut’s premier long-term acute care hospital is looking for a nurse who wants to grow professionally in a collaborative inpatient setting. This 1st shift, full-time 40 hour M-F position will work as an active member of the nursing team providing care. The incumbent also assists in coordinating the collaboration between the nursing department and other members of the interdisciplinary team. REQUIREMENTS: include current CT licensure, recent hospital experience, current certification in Medical Surgical Nursing, Associate’s degree or equivalent and 2 years related experience, or relevant combination of education and experience, and CPR certification.

Residential Rehab Technician Gaylord seeks an individual to join its residential patient care team. This 32 hour/week evening position will assist transitional living care residents in the functional tasks needed to reintegrate into the community. REQUIREMENTS: include a minimum of two years related experience. Working knowledge of daily living tasks, and experience with traumatically brain-injured persons a plus. Must be/become CPR and medication administration certified. Valid CT driver’s license and good driving record required. Every other weekend required.

These per diem positions will perform all general housekeeping duties as required, including floor care maintenance. Previous institutional cleaning experience a plus. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions required. Every other weekend and holiday. Gaylord Hospital specializes in the treatment of medically complex patients, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. Comprehensive compensation package.

203-284-2733; Email to: jobs@gaylord.org or mail to

Equal Opportunity Employer. Please fax resumes to:

P.O. Box 400, Wallingford, CT 06492

Kogut Nursery, LLC Is looking for a conscientious, detail oriented person with the ability to multi-task. Applicant must have exp with Quickbooks. General office duties including AP, payroll, bank reconciliations, customer service, answering phones, order entry & filing.

Fax resumes to 203-235-8730 or e-mail kogutnursery@ yahoo.com MARKETING PROMOTER: Greet & Promote for National Award Winning kitchen company at local mall(s). Competitive hourly + unlimited bonuses. P/T . Call 888-292-6502 ext 85.

Models - All ages No experience necessary 5 or 7pm Monday, June 1 Crowne Plaza, Cromwell 100 Berlin Road 570-346-9410 ext. 301 highlite.com/cromwell OFFICE HELP- P/T. Exp’d for all phases of office procedures incl. bookkeeping & knowledge navigating computer programs. Salary & hrs negot. Call 203-8652026 9am-4pm Mon-Fri for appt.

PAI NTING FT Carpenters, Painters, Subs. For residential / commercial work. 800-778-9885 x1279

HELP WANTED

QUALITY INSPECTOR Growing machine shop seeking exp’d Inspector. Needs to fully understand blueprints, precision measuring tools and must be able to perform calibration as needed. ISO exp. is preferred. Fax to 860-426-1560 or email: john@cvtool.com SEAMLESS GUTTER INSTALLERS Excellent benefits and pay. Must have experience, valid drivers license and a clean criminal record. Apply in person: New England Building Products, 45 Golden Street, Meriden. 203-235-7981

HELP WANTED

SHUTTLE DRIVER Part time for busy car dealership. Must be available Mon-Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Apply in person at Alderman Ca d i l l a c , 38 0 S . B r o a d S t ., Meriden or call (203) 235-1686.

TEST SHOOTER Temp, P/T, F/T position for Ballistics Lab Asst. Exp. helpful but not req’d. Apply in person at:

SECRETARY Performs a wide variety of responsible clerical duties for the Wallingford Board of Education in a school or department office. The position requires 3 years of office work experience of a responsible nature and a H.S. diploma. $19.55 to $24.37 hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply: Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 The closing date will be that date the 50th application form/resume is received, or June 10, 2009, whichever occurs first. EOE. WAITSTAFF Fri, Sat& Sun. 4pm-9pm. Southington. (860) 690-1132

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 A TO Z REMOVAL Free estimates. Garages, attics, basements, brush, pools, decks, etc. Sr. discounts. 203-238-0106

203-494-1526 REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.

ATTORNEYS

Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457

CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS

BARTENDING 1 or 2 week course Job Placement Assistance

203-754-6000 Atlantic Bartender School 663 Lakewood Rd, Wtby, CT

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT WOMAN w/25 yrs exp. & lots of love will watch your child in your home, FT/PT, before & after school & vacations. CPR cert. Will transport. 203-237-1534

Bankruptcy 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 DISCRIMINATION, DISABILITY RIGHTS & GENERAL LAW. There are Laws to Protect You in Case of Job Loss, a Child’s Need for School Services, or Other Cases of Discrimination. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford, 203-774-4925

DO HOMECARE WITHOUT THE TRAVEL!

REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com

Excella Homecare specializes in caring for the senior population within beautiful assisted living communities. We currently have Full/Part-time & Per Diem Opportunities in the following locations:

CARPENTRY- Specialize in basements, bathrooms, decks, etc. Licensed/insured, 203809-5392. CT Reg. #601274

Registered Nurses Physical & Occupational Therapists Rocky Hill● Meriden ● Middletown Milford ● Mystic ● Waterbury

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

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042

CHILD CARE

*Homecare Experience is preferred*

In addition, we have the following positions in our Rocky Hill corporate office:

QA/QI Nurse Clinical Supervisor *BSN and 3 years experience required We offer a premium benefits package and competitive wages. Fax/Email resume or call Marybeth Bova Phone: 860-953-0676 " Fax: 860-953-0682 mbova@excellahealthcare.com www.excellahealthcare.com

MATTSON Home Improvement Affordable, quality decks. Free estimates. Insured. CT Reg 581924. (203) 631-7459

DUMPSTERS 15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

Free Consultation

CARPENTRY

Rocky Hill ● Meriden ● Middletown Waterbury

DECKS

One Man’s Junk

(2) Per Diem Housekeepers

No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

LICENSED HOME DAYCARE (#54568) in South Meriden with 2 openings. Call 203-686-0732 for more information. AREA’S Finest day care. Full & part time. Meals & snacks incl. Learning & music curriculum. Lic #22129. Call 203-269-5256.

EXCAVATING

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

FENCING BICO FENCE - All types of quality fencing & repairs available. Professional installations. 20 years exp. Lic’d & ins’d. 203715-0567. CT Reg# 616240 CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

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

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

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

GUTTERS

DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

COMPUTER SERVICES COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177

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

Thursday, June 4, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

GUTTERS

LANDSCAPING

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

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

ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301

Neighborhood Handyman, LLC. Specializing in smaller jobs. Indoor/outdoor. CT Reg #611858 Matt 860-877-2549

GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now

Shamock Roofing

203-272-4216

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

203-237-4124 an LLC co. HEATING & COOLING DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS SAMMY Construction Quality Work. Carpentry, repairs, siding, roofs & more! 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181 CT# 619246

Quality Work - Reasonable Rates Complete home services. Electric, plumbing, kitchens, baths, etc. (203) 376-7532 CT Reg# 616307.

S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355

O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

POWER WASHING

ZK Construction

HANDYPERSONS AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES - Siding, Patios, kit., baths & more. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709 & Insured.

POWER WASHING

Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871

Silver City Landscaping LLC Lawn Mowing/Spring Clean-up Lawn Power Seeding/Mulch Reliable Service 20yrs exp 203-537-8106 CT Reg# 622655 A+ MOWING & LAWN CARE. Quality Lawn Care at low prices. Call for free quote. (203) 886-9360 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Spring clean-up. Quick, courteous service. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Spring cleanups, Grass cutting, lawn maint. Comm/Res Top quality work. Ins., Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118

● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs

Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212

LAWN & GARDEN ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Built, no garden too small. 203-294-1160

MASONRY SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 860-970-6181 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 CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223

S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell 203-376-0355

Quality Improvements, LLC YOUR SAFEST CHOICE. WE DO EVERYTHING! ROOF REPAIR PLUS WINDOW SPECIALS! NO PAY, 180 DAY Member BBB Ct Reg. #572776

WE WEED GARDENS

Gonzalez Construction

TREES Tree Removal. Chipping. No job too small. Fully insured. 20 yrs. Local business. CT Reg# 673534. Call Joe (203) 804-4739 VILLA’S TREE REMOVAL We save everybody money! Fully insured, free estimates. (860) 777-7914 CT Reg#709285

PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

TUTORING TUTOR available for any level of Spanish. Please contact Jena 203-848-4674

WINDOW REPLACEMENT

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

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

PLUMBING PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell.

BENJAMIN BUILDERS LLC Payment plans & credit cards ROOFS, SIDING, WINDOWS, ADDT’S, KIT, BATHS, DECKS 203-671-7415 Ct Reg #622755

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

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

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991

WINDOW WASHING

TREE SERVICES

Gonzalez Construction

A-1 QUALITY PAINTING

MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446

SIDING

TREE SERVICES

FIDERIO & SONS

CONSTRUCTION LLC

POWER WASHING

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

Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

FUDA

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224

CENTRAL CT OVERHEAD DOOR

203-639-0032

$$ SAVINGS $$

Decrease in material costs means savings for you. No job too small, driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curving. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. CT Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303

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

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

★★★★★★★★

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

RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.

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

PAVING

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

HEDGE TRIMMING

MOWING

ROOFING Empire Construction, LLC

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

Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460

IS Spring cleaning on the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

SERVICES OFFERED

Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★ BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301

APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892

A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES

MDV PAINTING, int/ext, custom painting at competitive prices. Mark (203) 269-8309. CT Reg #0622739

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

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

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365

203-639-0032

75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.

Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

203-272-4216

O’CONNOR ROOFING

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521

IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775

Shamock Roofing

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

Call Dennis 203-630-0008 All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins

203-237-4124 an LLC co

Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045

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