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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Amtrak’s upgrade plan is underway this summer New services could be launched by 2016 By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Berlin’s train station and the Amtrak line through town are at the core of a $40 million high-speed intercity passenger rail grant the state received. Repairs to historical areas of the rail line will be addressed in a way that is sensitive to the past and the unique characteristics of those structures, officials said. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, to add more trains the corridor must be doubletracked by restoring nearly

40 miles of double-track removed in the 1980s. Amtrak media relations Manager Cliff Cole said the state received the “highspeed inter-city passenger rail” grant to restore the second track between Berlin and Newington. Completion of this project, known as Phase 1 of the New HavenHartford-Springfield railroad, will allow improved freight operations and will promote the development of future commuter rail service by adding track capacity in a critical section of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield corridor. These 10 miles of additional track will create a 17-mile segment of double track which will reduce the potential for delays and im-

prove travel time and reliability for both freight and passenger service along the corridor, according to Cole. DOT states that a detailed assessement of existing conditions is scheduled for completion this summer. That work has been underway in Berlin for the past several weeks. The completed environmental assessment, for the entire 62-mile corridor, is expected to be done by the end of the year. Preliminary engineering is complete for Phase 1 and underway for Phase 2. The final design of all three phases is scheduled for completion in early 2013. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014. Service on all

The Mattabasett River runs beneath the “seven sisters” bridge on Kensington Road. Local rail bridges See Amtrak, page 4 were recently assessed for safety by Amtrak and DOT.

GOP ready to caucus on candidates’ selection July 20 By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

The Berlin Republican Town Committee will hold a caucus July 20 in order to select candidates for the upcoming Town Council election this fall. In interviews with The Citizen, incumbent councilors signalled their Drost intentions about making another run. “It will be a good caucus, a good meeting,” said David Evans who currently serves as a firstEvans term councilor. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at Town Hall. Any registered Republican can participate. The Democratic Town Committee will caucus the following week.

Kari Drost, a first-term councilor, is on the GOP’s nominating committee along with BRTC Chairman George Millerd and Anne Reilly. “We’re talking to and interviewing people with an interest,” said Drost, describing the candidate pool as small. The Republicans plan to hold a fundraiser cocktail party at Drost’s house July 23 at which time candidates will be formally introduced. The party is looking for “people who have an interest in the town and subscribe to the Republican ideals,” Drost said, adding that, although those ideals are conservative, the party is open to all who have an interest in local government. Evans said “I’ve learned a lot in the last couple of years.” He is currently on an informal subcommittee, along with Democrat Councilor Rachel Rochette, to work with Mayor Adam Sali-

na and Board of Education on the renovate-as-new plan for the high school. As to his plans to run again, Evans said “If folks want me to — I’d be honored

to continue.” Drost said she is “still undecided” as to whether or not to put her name forth as a candidate. She and her family are still discussing the lo-

gistics of that possibility, she said. The council consists of seven slots, with a minimum

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Good attitude

Faith Ziegler, 15, third from the left, poses with members of the teen pop group Girls Nite Out during a recent Teen Rock America event in Middleton, Mass. Faith, who has been a victim of bullying, performed a song she wrote called Walking All Over Me. Read Faith’s story page 4.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 14, 2011

Town Council gives green light to green commission By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen

After holding a public hearing, the Town Council approved ordinances in its July 5 meeting to establish a new commission dealing with environmental issues: the Environmental Protection Advisory Commission. The ordinances for the commission outline four goals: the commission will advise the town in more environmentally-sound policies, promote green practices among the citizens of Berlin, monitor the changes to environmental laws and advocate for the enforcement and enactment of those laws in town. “The legislative intent of this commission is advisory,” said Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli. The commission was not given the power to make laws or enforce them. Mayor Adam Salina said that like many of the other commissions in town, such as the Cemetery Committee and the Veteran’s Commission,

the EPAC was not given funding. “Quite frankly, we don’t have thousands to give,” he said. “Right now, (the funding) is zero.” The impetus for the commission started with Carolyn Wysocki. For seven years, Wysocki has petitioned the town regarding implementing more environmentally-friendly practices. Creating this commission was part of her petitions. “Unfortunately, our indoor and outdoor air has become polluted,” she said. “Waters have become contaminated and toxic chemicals have invaded our bodies and the environment has affected our health.” Wysocki wants to use this commission to improve the health of Berlin. She sits on the Central Connecticut Health District board and has been diagnosed with MCS: multiple chemical sensitivity. She said that this was one motivation for creating the board — to create a town where people wouldn’t get sick by the environment.

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Readers’ poll Here are The Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week. The question was: What grade would you give your knowledge of Berlin’s history, government and community life? A-plus Truly excellent. 30% B/C At least average. 47% D I should pay more attention. 23% This week’s poll question asks: What’s your reaction to new state taxes on services such as manicures and pet grooming? Vote online at www.BerlinCitizen.com.

new ordinance “redundant.” He said that the duties assigned by the ordinances to the commission were covered by other areas of government, the Fire Marshal, Health Department, and Planning and Zoning Commission. Morelli rebutted, saying the commission is only advisory, so that the duties of the new commission do not overlap with governing bodies. The commission will continue to do what Wysocki has done in town. Salina speculated that at least half the towns in Connecticut have similar commissions. He explained that “commissions grow.” In the last 20 years, there has been a growth of commissions. “some groups are extremely active, others exist on paper,” he said. The EPAC will consist of seven members serving three year terms who will be appointed by the council. The application form is on the town’s website.

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sensitive” voice for the issues of educating special need students. Recck is a specialist with MetLife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids (MetDESK). “The board wishes him all the best,” said Brochu. Because Recck’s seat Recck is scheduled for re-election in the fall, this action will not create an additional opening in the upcoming election. -- Daniel Jackson

ki plans to educate residents through articles in local publications, websites, Facebook and Twitter. However, not everyone supports the new commission. Republican council members Dave Evans and Karen Drost argued that the commission is unnecessary government. “Regulation snowballs,” Drost said after the meeting. Liam Mitchell, a property owner in Berlin, called the

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Anthony Recck has filed a letter with the Town Clerk notifying the town that he was stepping down from the Board of Education. “It is with sadness that I have to submit my resignation from the Board of Education,” he wrote in the June 28 letter. “I appreciate the town allowing me to service on the board for the last nine years.” Recck could not be contacted for comment. Board of Education President Gary Brochu said that Recck had an “extremely

Wysocki said that there are pockets of concerned citizens in town. She hopes that this commission will bring these groups together to accomplish the goal of creating a greener Berlin. Councilman Robert Dacey spoke in support of the new commission and used a historical example. Several decades ago, smoking was allowed in every state building. People freely smoked. “I used to be one of those smokers,” he said. When people spoke up, the smoking policy changed. These are the “small things that turn into big things,” he said. “She wants to amplify this and bring this to the next level.” Although Wysocki says a group needs to be gathered and goals need to be set, she did offer one concrete goal: “I would like to see less yellow flags on lawns,” she said, “and more organic lawn care.” She says that pesticides have affected the health of pets and children. Because the commission received no funding, Wysoc-

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trative offices, 485 Alling St., referred calls on the matter to Maria Zone, director of communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford. The archdiocese released a statement, read by Father Robert Schlageter at Mass July 10, that informed parishioners of an ongoing police investigation: “As you may be aware, on the morning of July 4 Father Michael Miller was taken by LifeStar to a local hospital. We know you are wondering and worrying as we deal with this very difficult situation. He remains under treatment at this time, and is not able to have visitors. Out of respect for his privacy and because the law requires that medical information be kept

he served as chaplain for the South Kensington Fire Department, the Air Force Auxiliary and as chaplain for the Boys Scouts in town. While he did not have any formal role at St. Paul School, he oc-

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Michael Miller, a Franciscan friar, who came to St. Paul Catholic Church about five years ago, has been arrested on felony moral charges. Over the past several weeks, he’d been under investigation by local police. The Berlin Police Department announced Tuesday, it had served an arrest warrant on Miller, 41. Miller was charged with five counts of risk of injury/impairing the morals of minor, a class C felony; and one count of criminal attempt to obscenity, a class B misdemeanor. Miller was processed and released after posting a $150,000 court set bond and is scheduled to appear in New Britain Superior Court July 26. This case has been ordered sealed by the court so no additional information can be released at this time. Anyone having additional information is asked to contact either Detective Brian Dumais or Detective Sergeant John McCormack at (860) 828-7080. According to Deputy Chief John Klett the investigation began in late June and Miller was informed of the action at some point going into the first weekend of July. “The friars and diocese are being fully cooperative,” Klett said. Staff at St. Paul adminis-

confidential, we cannot comment on his medical condition. Sadly, we have been informed by the Berlin Police Department that there has been an allegation of inappropriate contact with a minor by Father Michael, and there is an ongoing police investigation. Please be assured that the Archdiocese of Hartford and the Franciscan Friars are cooperating fully with this investigation. We are trying to be as open as possible with you, and we will provide additional information when we are able.” Zone said the archidiocese will continue to work with authorities and will release information publicly as it becomes available. She said the church offers a Victims Assistance Program available

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 14, 2011

Berlin teen pushes back bullying culture with a song By Melissa Chicker Special to The Citizen Bullying has become a national epidemic in America and is getting worse. Statistics show that about 77 percent of students reveal they have been the victim of bullying. Faith Ziegler, 15, is a Berlin resident who has dedicated her time and music to fighting this problem. Faith, who has been a victim of bullying herself, wrote and performed a song, called Walking All Over Me, about bullying at the Teen Rock America event, held on June, 26 in Middleton, Mass. The event honors teenage performers who make a difference and are peer role models in their communities.

“I have been bullied ever since kindergarten. Something happened at school one day and that night I wrote the song,” she said. Faith is a junior at Berlin High School and also attends the Greater Hartford Academy of Performing Arts. When asked to give advice for teens, she said “Don’t let the bullies and bad comments get to you. At the end of the day you are good enough and you can be your own person and follow your dreams because in the end everything will be okay.” The Teen Rock event featured an abundance of talent from YouTube and featured popular teen pop and R&B groups. Faith, who loves to sing and dance, has a total of 23 YouTube videos posted of her performing her original

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Continued from page 1 three phases is scheduled be launched in 2016. Amtrak has appointed a full-time team to assist in the planning and implementation of the work. According to the DOT, the project will significantly expand intercity passenger rail service on the rail corridor between New Haven and Springfield with faster trip times and by quadrupling the number of trains along the corridor. It will be coordinated with improvements in Massachusetts and Vermont to form a high speed rail corridor extending to New York. Phase 2 of the project will upgrade existing Amtrak stations, including Berlin, with high level platforms, pedestrian bridges, and upgraded

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(This week folks from town hall share their summer reading lists in our ongoing series on why summer is a great time to open a book.) Town Manager Denise McNair I seem to be in the middle of a couple of books. One I started while on vacation was The Shack. The other is True Compass by Edward Kennedy — very good, but long. My book club (“Mothers of Boys” are friends who met through our sons — we are affectionately known as the MOB) has read Firefly McNair Lane and The Snowman, a Swedish mystery. Director of Nursing Linda Colella sends along these suggestions: The Knitting Diaries, Heaven is for Real, and The Carrot Colella Principle. Human Resources Director Denise Bard is reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

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Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Summer happenings Genealogy Group - The Genealogy Group @ The Library, for people interested in learning about genealogy and family history, is scheduled to meet tonight, July 14 at 7:15 p.m. at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library. Family storytimes are scheduled weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. There is no registration. This summer the theme is animals from around the world. The theme for July 21 is Tigers and India animals. Family Film Nights: Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 Tangled. Popcorn will be served. Children of all ages may attend. Construction Club featuring Lego plastic bricks is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. for children in grades 1-4. The hour program features a group challenge. Around the World in 6 weeks – Tuesdays from 2-3 for children in grades 1-4. Visit a different country each week with crafts, snacks, stories and fun. Registration is required, as passports will be issued. Marshmallow Masquers is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 for a family dinner-theatre. After a pizza dinner, the audience will be challenged in helping solve “One world, One Mystery”. Berlin’s Talent Show returns for children ages 5-18. Sing, act, do magic, show a yoyo trick, read a poem! Registration is required. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Talent Show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. Meet a Llama on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Registration is required. All ages. Ronald McDonald is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 1:30. All ages. Registration is required.

Thursday, July 14, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

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anticipated that one bridge will require full replacement and one bridge will require superstructure replacement to accommodate the twotrack service,” he said. Nine additional bridges will require rehabilitation and/or repair to accommodate twotrack service. One bridge was recently reconstructed and should not require any re-

pairs. Repairs to the bridges along the corridor will be accomplished in a manner that is sensitive to their historic characteristics. Cole said that as part of the design plan the following areas are being reviewed, and updated: station lines and track centers, geometry including elevation, and curve data. Track design speeds, supporting equipment including location and identification of switches, interlockings and sidings. Wetland and floodplain areas, ex-

Man may face attempted murder charges after turnpike stand-off A man has been arrested and a woman is in the hospital after area police, including a SWAT team, were called to a disturbance at a motel on the Berlin Turnpike July 7. Shortly after 8 p.m., the Berlin Police Department responded to a “distrubance in progress” at the Best Western Motel at 2253 Berlin Turnpike. According to police, when officers arrived, they could hear the disturbance Boucher through the door to the room. After several minutes, they were able to talk the suspect into releasing a female victim indentified as Anjelina Melillo, 21, of 891 North Farms Road, Wallingford. Melillo was transported to Hartford Hospital suffering serious injuries and stab wounds. Officers evacuated the building and secured the scene. New Britain Police Department’s SWAT Team responded, secured the area and began negotiations with the suspect, identified as Isaiah Boucher, 31, whose last known adddress was 421 East Main Street, Waterbury. Boucher was armed with multiple knives and a Taser. At approximately midnight, after five hours of negotiations, the New Britain police SWAT team used tear gas to force Boucher out of the room. He was arrested and turned over to parole agents from the Department of Corrections. Boucher was on parole with an active remand to custody order for parole violation. The Berlin Police Department is continuing its investigation and possible attempted murder charges are forthcoming. Agencies that responded to this incident include the New Britain Police Department and SWAT Team, Meriden PD K-9, Bristol Police Department K-9, Hartford Police Drepartment K-9, Hunters Ambulance Service and the Berlin Fire Department.

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Custom car enthusiasts and the merely curious stroll the rows of gleaming hotrods and classic cars that line the parking lot as 50s music blares in the background. It’s the Over the Hill Gang Connecticut Chapter Car Cruise Night at Berlin Pizza, home of the “famous long dog”, 196 Berlin Turnpike. The event is held from May through September from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month. There’s no admission fee for entering a car or to visit the cruise. The only criteria, for entering is that the car is at

casionally visited religion classes, he said. Also, he frequently spoke at various events around town. Prior to the move to Berlin he taught morality class at all-boys’ high schools in Buffalo and Baltimore. After Miller was taken to the hosptial, a small crowd showed up at the church to pray. In a message on the

least 25 years old. You’ll find everything here from a 1929 Model T to a 1969 Camaro, and many cars are for sale. Club members choose the “three nicest cars” at the cruise and award trophies The Over the Hill Gang’s mission, according to Tony Micelli, the club’s new president, is “to promote hot rodding, street rodding and car restoration.” Club secretary for the past five years, Paula Schwers, states that the main goal is “to increase membership and to make the established cruise a more popular event.” The club would like to be able to increase the amounts of cruises form biweekly to every week and church’s website, Schlageter wrote: “I was so touched by the people I found praying in the parking lot for Fr. Michael...what a beautiful gesture! We all need prayer. I have been running back and forth to the hospital, so I don’t have time to write anything else except to ask that you keep these prayers coming, no matter what the circumstances.” July 12 the church’s “parish response team” named Miller as the recipient of its prayer intentions at an “eucharistic adoration.”

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also begin holding cruises with any proceeds going to charity. According to Tommy Pitt, one of the Charter’s four original members, The Over the Hill Gang is a worldwide organization with charters in Australia, New Zealand and Germany and throughout the United States. The Club has been putting on cruises in various locations on the Berlin Turnpike for the last 15 years. The Connecticut Charter has been in existence since 1995 and boasts about 30 members. The owner of Berlin Pizza, Fotis Tsagdis, enjoys having the Over the Hill Gang at the restaurant and said he will definitely consider doing it again next year since the cruise brings in extra business, and it’s a nice group of people. Tsagdis has been running Berlin Pizza for 19 years at this location, and although the name is Berlin Pizza, which offers a wide variety of food in addition to pizza. So slick back your hair, put on your poodle skirt and cruise down to Berlin Pizza for the Over the Hill Gang’s Car Cruise. For more information on the cruise or membership, call Paula Schwers at (860) 301-3942 or at h_pschwers@snet.net.

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Operation Fuel

Celebrating 15 Years Of Local History

around the 350 acres of town-owned property.

From The Citizen archives second week of July

July 12, 2000 Gas prices headed down, but for how long? — Seven cents may not seem like that muchbut when talking about a gallon of gas, it’s a fortune. As of July 1, the state’s new seven cent cut from the Connecticut gas tax went into effect.

July 16, 1997 CVS project caught in traffic jam — Concerned about traffic flow on and off Farmington Avenue, the Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a plan for a new CVS.

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PAC holds meeting, membership grows — The town;s newest political action committee has more than tripled its membership following an informational meeting. Prior to the June 26 meeting, BERLIN, for “Berlin Elects Responsive Leaders in Novemeber”, had 42 members. In the days following the meeting, mem-

Team visits Timberlin to determine impact on wildlife — A team of specialists was expected to spend several hours Tuesday conducting a field review at the Timberlin Golf Course to determine what impact an expansion there would have on the environment and the wildlife that live in and

bershhip increased to 138. Fitzgerald on board as new police chief — Berlin’s new police chief has arrived. Chief Paul Fitzgerald started last week and spent his first few days learning about the town and the police department.

July 14, 2004 Berlin All-Stars advance to District V finals — Berlin Major League Aall-Star baseball mananger Chris Pick was one happy guy following his team’s 5-1 victory over Ed Walsh on July 8 in Meriden — and for good reason. The win propelled Berlin into the District V tournament finals.

Connecticut Light & Power Company and Yankee Gas recently presented a check for $110,000 to Operation Fuel as a result of the two utility companies’ shareholder match for Operation Fuel’s Adda-Dollar program. CL&P and Yankee Gas matched a portion of their customers’ $294,885 donation to the Add-a-Dollar program during 2010-2011. One hundred percent of the money donated to Operation Fuel through the Add-a-Dollar program is used for energy assistance. Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit statewide program. Pictured, from left: CL&P President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Butler; Mark Berns, Operation Fuel’s board chair; Operation Fuel Executive Director Patricia Wrice; and Karen Samide, manager, Yankee Gas communications.

BRTC schedules patio party The Berlin Republican Town Committee has scheduled a patio party with silent auction at Kari and John Drost’s home, 249 Southington Road on Saturday, July 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. A variety of silent auctions are available including tickets to a Toby Keith concert. A fee is charged; checks may be mailed to the BRTC, P.O. Box 333, Berlin, CT 06037.

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, July 14, 2011

Obituaries Nancy Hanner

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N a n c y Peard Hanner, a vivacious, athletic beauty who was adored by her large, extended family, died peacefully at home on July 6, 2011. She was 76 years young. Born in Baltimore, Md., she attended The Bryn Mawr School and Hollins College. She then spent 27 years in Connecticut, raising her four cherished children and becoming a successful realtor, stand-out tennis player and fun-loving friend to many. Later, Nancy moved to Virginia and North Carolina, where she pursued several creative endeavors, including owning a popular newborncare service called Stork Support. She became an avid fisher-woman, and, in her sixties, she began a love affair with golf, where her long limbs and natural athleticism helped her win many a long-drive contest. In 1987, Nancy met Lee Hanner, who swept her off her feet while she was fishing off a pier in North Carolina. She and Lee shared ten joyfilled years before his untimely death in 1997, and she never stopped missing him. Much to the happiness of her children and grandchildren, she relocated in 2003 to Skaneateles, N.Y., where she continued her golfing, fishing and volunteer work. Spirited, vibrant, and outgoing, our “Nana” was a beloved member of the community. Nancy will always be remembered for her amazing zest for life, her beautiful smile, and, most of all, for her love and devotion to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Bo Torrey (Patty) of Skaneateles, Kimball Kraus (Jim) of Skaneateles, Tracey Cooper (Rod) of Kensington, and Kristen Littlefield (Jay) of Centreville, Va; and ten grandchildren, Alison, Tor-

rey and Will Kraus, Gretchen, Peter and Bo Torrey, Samantha and Jackie Cooper, and Lexi and Jake Littlefield. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held on July 16, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Skaneateles, followed by a reception at the Skaneateles Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy’s memory to Laker Transportation Project, P.O. Box 644, Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152 or to Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Dr., Auburn, N.Y. 13021.

Prentice M. Troup Prentice M. Troup, 87, son of the late Fred and M i l d r e d Troup, died peacefully on July 9, 2011 sur rounded by his loving family. Currently residing in Wolfeboro, N.H., Pren was a long time resident of Berlin where he attended local primary schools, and later went on to attend high school at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N.H. He graduated from Cornell University where he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho fraternity. Pren is survived by his best friend and loving wife of over 60 years, Martha (Baldwin) Troup. Pren also leaves behind a daughter, Andrea Luty and her husband Joe of Southington; son George Troup of Berlin, son Carl Troup and his wife Doreen of New Hampton, N.H., son Ned Troup of Farmington and loving girlfriend Cortney Sharpe of Kensington; grandchildren, Molly, Amanda, and Cpl. Prentice Troup of New Hampton, N.H. Benjamin and Alexandra Troup of Farmington; a sister, June Kingsbury and her husband David of Kensington, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Betty Lou Dorin. During his life, Pren was

2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force flying B24 Liberators. He later went on to work at the G.E. Prentice Manufacturing Corporation which later became Prentice Corporation. Pren became president and chief officer in the company in 1962 and is also a past president of the Slide Fastener Association. He also was a proud member of the Republican Town Committee of Berlin, a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and served on the Board of Directors for MidConn Bank from 1967 to 1989. As an ardent golfer, Pren was a member and past president of the Shuttle Meadow Country Club and a past president of the Junior-Senior Golfing Society of Connecticut. One of his favorite past times was golfing with his wife, children, and friends. After retiring in 1987, Pren and Martha moved to Washington, N.C., where he was a member of the Washington Yacht and Country Club. He enjoyed flying, boating, traveling and reading history. Pren was a dog lover who always liked taking walks and hiking with his special dog, Beau, as well as keeping a pocket full of treats for all the neighborhood and visiting dogs. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, N.H. who took wonderful care of Pren and his family in his final hours. There will be no calling hours. A gathering for friends and family will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pren’s favorite charity, the Lakes Region Humane Society, 11 Old Route 28, Ossipee, NH, 03864.

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Obituaries Diane P. Grabeck

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Diane P. ( R i o ) Grabeck, 58, of Kensington, died July 3, 201 with her husband by her side. Born in Middletown, the daughter of the late James and Josephine (Cimino) Rio, she lived most of her life in New Britain, and has been a Kensington resident for several years. She was a member of St. Maurice Church Diane is survived by her husband Martin Grabeck; a daughter Krista Grabeck of Kensington; a son Martin Grabeck of West Hartford; a brother James Rio and his wife Bonnie of Southington and several nieces and nephews. Services were held July 6, 2011 from the Farrell Funeral Home, New Britain, with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maurice Church, New Britain. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. To light a candle or send a condolence, visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

A n i t a Casella, 102, of Kensington, formally of West Hartford, died July 7, 2011 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Adolph and Josephine ( Ferraris ) Marieni and was the widow of Fiorino Cassella. She retired in 1971 from the Travelers of Hartford where she was employed as a supervisor for 41 years, she was active in AARP and was a member of St. Paul Church. She is survived by a sister Adele McKeon of Cromwell and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Fiorino, Anita was pre-deceased by six sisters, Marie Dellamattera of Florida, Victoria Gordona of Kensington, Columbina Lanzoni of Kensington, Eleanor Baretta of Kensington, Ceilia Margnelli of Kensington, Margaret Bonolo of Kensington; and two brothers Alfred Marieni of New Britain and Arthur Marieni of Clinton. A Mass of Christian Burial

was held July 11, 2011 at St. Paul Church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington was in charge of arrangements.

Paul Messina P a u l J o s e p h Messina, 64, of Kensington, died July 8, 201 after a long battle with cardiac complications. Paul, originally of New Britain, was always a leader. As a child, he was an Eagle Scout and achieved high honors such as the Order of the Arrow and “Ad Altare Dei”. He entered the Air Force at age 19 and served as a staff sergeant until 1969. Continuing his passion for planes Paul worked for Pratt Whiney for 31 years building jet engines before retiring in 2009. In addition to planes

and NASCAR, the fire service was an obsession from a very early age, from hanging out at the local fire house as a child to joining Kensington Volunteer Department in 1969. Paul was a dedicated firefighter and EMT. In his 42 years of service, Paul achieved the rank of Assistant Chief Commissioner and President of the fire department. He was well liked and deeply loved by friends and family. Paul is survived by a daughter, Sherri Messina DeJesus of Kensington; a sister, Debra Slowikowski and her husband John of Kensington; many close personal friends and the entire fire department family. In addition to his parents Paul F. and Helen (Toczko) Messina, he was predeceased by his wife Barbara (Vallario) Messina. Services were held July 12, 2011 at St. Paul Church, Kensington. Burial, with military honors, was at St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Britain. Donations in Paul’s memo-

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Student Voices

Don’t let ‘the beast’ keep you down By Mallory Brochu

(Each year a select group of Berlin High School seniors have their “exemplary pieces” of writing presented to the Board of Education. Over the next few weeks, The Citizen will publish some of these writings or excerpts from them. This week’s selection is Mallory Brochu’s “paper of distinction”: Bicycle Essay.) My first encounter with a bike was when I was about six years old. I was a late bloomer when it came to bike riding. I remember standing three feet tall looking at this strange contraption with two wheels, handlebars, and a pink basket. What was I getting myself into? I was apprehensive and nervous when I first sat on the small, uncomfortable seat. How was I supposed to

control the metal object that weighed twice as much as I did? After about the eleventh time falling, collapsing, and crashing into the ground I had enough. From that point on, I knew I would be finding another way of transportation. A few years later, I had my second encounter with the locomotive device I like to refer to as “the beast”. However, 11 inches taller and 40 pounds heavier I felt more confident, I felt that I could tame this beast. I looked my fear right in the eye and jumped on the piece of metal. I started pedaling, faster...and faster...and faster. I felt the wind brush up against my face, and I saw the world around me merge into a blur as I flew by. When I glanced back to take one last look at the world, the bike flew over a

rock that was sitting in my path. Before I could comprehend what was happening, the bicycle and I went flying through the air and went plummeting to the ground. There I was, once again on the ground staring at “the beast” that put me there. Yet again, I ran into “the beast” in gym class, freshman year, when I was lucky enough to study bike riding for a quarter of the semester. Our first assignment was to learn the parts of the bicycle. Why would I want to gain any knowledge of this piece of equipment that has caused me scratching and bruising? Everything went downhill from there. The next step was riding outside, through the woods — with trees. As I started pedaling through the bumpy forest filled with broken branches, fallen leaves, and scattered

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rocks, I immediately lost control of the bike. Because of the environment in which I was riding, I had no choice but to go crashing into a tree. Down I fell, once more. At that point, I realized that “the beast” could not be tamed. Thinking about my experiences with “the beast”, I understand that not everyone can excel in everything. Some people can ride a bike, and I can crash one. Even though we all have different strengths and weaknesses, these qualities are what make us unique. It is not what people see on the outside that makes us different, but the experiences we carry on the inside that sets us apart from one another. Our weaknesses do not always separate; they also have the ability to bring us together. Much more than our strength, it is through our weakness that we define ourselves. Each of us have within us — sometimes visible, often hidden — a flaw, an accumulation of failures and inabilities. That which we cannot do can seem to overwhelm that which we can. Nevertheless, this falling off our collective bicycles can be

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the source of our greatest strength. By overcoming our weaknesses or fears, we define ourselves more powerfully than we ever could by highlighting our strengths. Our flaws are the source of our humanity. All of us are defined not by our falling but by our getting up each time we fall, by the insistence that through effort each of us can become a better person, capable of overcoming our personal weaknesses and more understanding of the imperfections in all of us.

Thanks, KVFD To the editor: It was the night before the 4th of July and my wife and I host a party every July 4. It was 9:30 p.m. and we were cooking the food for the party when we began getting the sauerkraut ready for the hot dogs. We purchased a one gallon glass jar of sauerkraut and could not get the glass jar opened. We tried everything. My wife asked, “How are we going to open this jar? I have to make the sauerkraut tonight.” I said, “I know who will open it - the Kensington Fire Department. They are great; they will help anyone with anything.” So I called the fire department and they told me to bring the jar to the firehouse and they will get it open for us. So, I went to the firehouse and firefighter Chris Malone was there. He went to the compartment of one of the fire trucks and got a big See Letters, next page

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How you can shop Berlin and save money By Katherine A. Fuechsel Special to The Citizen Last year this time, most of us expected that the economy would have started to ease up just a little by now. Well, we’re still feeling the effects of a down economy. Some businesses have decided to pull back their membership dollars. This is not always in their best interest, but I understand because the ripple effect on the Chamber means we’ve had to pull back a little too. Often, when you don’t want to spend money, it’s the time you need to spend it the most. You need to keep your name out there. Don’t forget that folks will forget about you if you drop off the “marketing radar.” While some have had to close their doors, others are still going on with a reduced budget for advertising and marketing. Some have been able to reduce their rates in order to keep things moving in the right direction. The Chamber can help you to keep your name and your offers in front of those making the decisions. Take for instance, the message we’ve helped promote from chamber member, M.R.S. Industries: no need to drive out-of-town to that warehouse store. M.R.S. has what you need for office cleaning supplies and paper products for less, and the company delivers — and there’s a special rate for Berlin chamber members. There are thousands of items in stock in the M.R.S. Kensington ware-

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house. That’s the best part —it’s right here in town and a fellow chamber member. Another Fuechsel company who has significantly reduced its rates is Studio 63, LLC publishing company that the Chamber hires every two years to create the Berlin Chamber Member Di-

rectory, Town Resource Guide & Town Map. Last year, we held back on publishing a new directory knowing our members needed the financial break. This year we could wait no longer. We are down to a very few copies and folks have been asking for an updated version. Studio 63 (formerly known as MKDesign) reworked their rates in an effort to be sensitive to the everyone’s wallet. That’s the

value of local businesses working together. You may have noticed the little mantra that I always include somewhere in each newsletter — “Keep your town in business by keeping your business in town.” No words are truer and it’s my job to provide these offers to you and to show you that supporting your fellow Berlin Chamber members is the right thing to do -it’s why you joined the Cham-

ber. I’m a realist — I know you can’t find everything you want in Berlin but let’s “Shop Berlin” whenever possible. We’re proud to announce these newest Chamber Members: Regus Management Group, East Berlin’ and Better Built Basements, Kensington. (Katherine Fuechsel is executive director of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.)

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(Melissa Chicker is a senior journalism student at Southern Connecticut State University working as an intern at the newspaper this summer. One of her assignments was to do mini-interviews with the staff. These will run throughout July and, we hope, give readers a chance to get to know us better.) Olivia L. Lawrence, editor Olivia has been with The Citizen for seven years and does a little bit of everything, including writing and taking pictures. According to Olivia, there’s rarely a dull moment and working at The Citizen is a great way to meet a wide range of people. Her hobbies include playing tennis, she’s on a USTA women’s senior tennis team, kayaking, and she’s also a gardening fanatic. Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, because it is lower key then other holidays. When asked where she sees herself in five years, she said “Hopefully, I’ll still have the health and energy to do what I’m doing now — with maybe a little more travel thrown in the mix.”

MADD honors Berlin police officers David Cruickshank and Ryan Gould were recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers at an awards ceremony held recently. The officers were presented with an “Excellence in DUI Enforcement” award. Officer Cruickshank, the recipient of the 2010 “Officer Jeffrey G. Casner Award” for excellence in DUI enforcement, made 26 DUI arrests and Officer Gould made 18 DUI arrests in 2010. The two officers accounted for 33 percent of all DUI arrests made by the department in 2010.

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Church reacts (The Archdiocese of Hartford released the following statement) The Archdiocese of Hartford and the Franciscan Friars Conventual were shocked and saddened to learn of the allegations that have been made against Fr. Michael Miller and the criminal charges that have led to his arrest. We continue to cooperate fully with the Berlin Police De-

partment in its investigation. Upon learning of the allegation, the Provincial of the Franciscan Friars Conventual has suspended Fr. Michael from all public ministry. He can never return to ministry if these criminal charges are deemed credible. Situations such as this are very trying and disturbing. The Archdiocese and the Friars condemn this type of misconduct that has been alleged and ex-

tend their sincere sympathies to those adversely affected by it. Anyone who has experienced inappropriate contact and/or conduct by Fr. Michael Miller should contact the Berlin Police Department. They are also encouraged to contact Sister Mary Kelly at the Archdiocese of Hartford at (860) 541-6491. She is the coordinator of the Victim Assistance Program and can offer assistance.

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

Saturday

Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware, bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories and the Leather Man. Bring your old Berlin photos to be scanned. Watch local history inspired DVDs and share your memories.

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Sunday

Car wash – The Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., has scheduled a car wash for Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit events to celebrate the church’s 300 year anniversary. A fee is charged. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.

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Obituary Rose M. Janick Rose M. Janick, 88, wife of the late Edmund Janick, died June 20, 2011. Rose was born in Hartford and is survived by her three children and their families, Joy and Andrew Landsman and their daughter Codie, Jay Janick and his two daughters, Rosemarie Janick and great-grandchildren Dominic Jr. and Ava, and Christine Janick, Jodi and Mark Rumley and their children Rebecca, Hannah, Luke and Sarah; a sister, Grace Mozzicato; sister-in-law, Diane Mancuso and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 61 years, Rose was predeceased by her sister Angelina Harvey and brother “Ray” Man-

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cuso. Rose enjoyed many summers in Old Lyme and Westbrook. She loved swimming, reading and watching UCONN basketball and the Red Sox. Her greatest pleasure was attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sports and numerous activities. Rose had many close friends and neighbors including Marie Cabanas and Ethie Jensen who she had shared countless memories. Rose was always a giving and wonderful person who will be deeply missed. A chapel service was held on June 27, 2011 at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT. Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, Kensington was in charge of arrangements.

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Costanzo family benefit – The Italian Political Independent Club has scheduled a benefit, in memory of Sherry Costanzo, for the Contanzo family on Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at 16 Harding St. The

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Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, July 27 from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVELIFE (448-3543.)

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Dental Clinics — Free dental cleaning clinics for residents 60 and older are scheduled for Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments are required. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call the (860) 8287006. Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, July 27 from 1:15 to 6:15 p.m.

at the Senior Center. To make an appointment, call 1800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543.) Craft class — Make a wreath on Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The class is free and limited to 10 people. Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Exercises are designed to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Photography Group – Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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Blood glucose screening The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Health Care Center offer a glucose screening program to residents of Berlin, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington who are 65 years of age and older. The free blood glucose screenings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and the fourth Tuesday of each

Foot care Low cost foot care, provided by a specially trained registered nurse, is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, July 28 by appointment only at the Senior Center. Services include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and cleaning toenails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, lotioning and powdering of feet. Referrals are made to a doctor or Podiatrist when necessary.

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Results of the Senior Bowling League from July 1: Mike Koval, 189; Ed Perratti, 169; Ferd Brochu, 166; Chuck Leonhardt, 162; Florence Gillette, 159; Ed Picard, 159; Rockwell Roberts, 156; Charles Snetro, 151. Results of the Senior Bowling League from July 8: Mike Koval, 178; Ferd Brochu, 172; Rockwell Roberts, 170; Joe Sytulek, 170; Laura Brochu, 164; Florence Gillette, 163; Chuck Leonhardt, 162; Bud Chappell, 161; Gene Lemery, 159; Louise Baccaro, 155; John Nappi, 151; Irene Willametz, 151.

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The Middlesex Central CT Chapter of the American Red Cross has openings for volunteer drivers for the senior transportation program. Drivers are needed afternoons and will drive Red Cross vehicles. The program serves Berlin, New Britain and Plainville. For more information and to volunteer, call Becky at (860) 229-1631.

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Sports Rewind: Titles piled up this spring By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Citizen is taking a look back at the year in Berlin High School athletics, a year when championships were claimed, history was made and records were broken. This week …. Spring 2011: BASEBALL: Having lost a good deal of talent to graduation, prognosticators didn’t see Berlin doing much damage. Somebody forgot to tell the Redcoats that expectations weren’t high. Berlin claimed the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championship and earned the third seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament, where it fell to sixth seed Foran-Milford, 6-5, in the quarterfinals. The Redcoats ended the year with a mark of 18-5. “There are people who would kill for a record like that,” said BHS coach Leo Veleas. SOFTBALL: The Lady Redcoats turned in a solid regular season, but had a brief stay in the state tournament. The veteran Berlin club won 15 of its 20 regular season games and garnered the No. 9 seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament. There, the locals were stunned by No. 24 seed Bristol Eastern, 3-2, in the opening round. The Lady Redcoats finished second in the race for the Central Connecticut Conference South Division title. “This year we really have come together as a team,” BHS coach Jason Pires said at midseason. GIRLS TENNIS: It was an historic year for the Lady Redcoats. The locals advanced to the semifinals of the CIAC Class M state tournament, the furthest the program had ever been. Berlin fell to Avon, 5-2, in the Final Four. The Lady Redcoats ran up a regular season record of 13-1 and claimed the Central Connecticut Conference South Division title. BOYS TENNIS: The Redcoats got it done in both singles and doubles action and qualified as a team for the CIAC

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Post 68 refuses to go away quietly By Mark Pukalo Special to The Citizen

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Kelly Josephson and the Berlin High School girls tennis team turned in a memorable campaign. Class M tournament. The locals rolled up a regular season record of 7-5, which included a three-match win streak heading into the state tournament. BOYS GOLF: By their standards it was a so-so year. After finishing in the uppermiddle of the Central Connecticut Conference tournament pack, the Redcoats went on to place ninth at the CIAC Division II state tournament. Kevin Jud paced Berlin with an 80 at the Division II event. GIRLS GOLF: It doesn’t get much better than this. The Lady Redcoats, competing with just one senior starter, went undefeated en route to claiming the Central Connecticut Conference and CIAC state championships. Berlin’s entire starting slate — Alyssa Scheyd, Victoria Fagan, Emily Stickel, Emily Deutsch and Caroline D’Attilio — earned all-conference honors. “They’re just an incredible group of girls, and I hope they had as much fun this year as I did,” BHS coach Jim Barnes said. LACROSSE: The Lady Redcoats experienced some growing pains, but that’s to be ex-

pected for a second-year team with a first-year coach. Berlin, under the direction of Jackie Bogensberger, compiled a record of 4-12. BOYS TRACK: The Redcoats had some solid individual performances, but didn’t set the world ablaze as a team. The locals finished seventh at the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championships and 23rd at the CIAC Class MM meet. Berlin’s pole vault crew of Shaun Sullivan, Jimmy Nolan and Zach Giaccone generated a lot of points this year. GIRLS TRACK: In a likely sign of good things to come, the young Lady Redcoats finished third at the Central Connecticut Conference South Division meet and seventh at the CIAC Class MM championships. “I am thrilled with the results and the effort all the girls put in, not only today (at the Class MM competition), but throughout the season in preparation for this meet,” BHS coach Steve Soucy said. A 400 runner, Berlin sophomore Catherine Voelpel placed first at the Class MM championships, fifth at the State Open and seventh at the New Englands.

Berlin Post 68 is not going away without a fight. With three straight victories, Berlin was still alive for a playoff berth going into the final week of the American Legion regular season. Post 68 beat Middletown and Cheshire — the top two teams in Zone 3 — and Westbrook to improve to 9-10 in the zone and 9-12-1 overall. “The last few games, we’ve gotten really good pitching,” Berlin coach Rob Manzo said. “We’re throwing to contact a little bit better, not walking as many guys. That’s been the key, because our offense is still struggling. We’ve played well defensively all season, so the focus has been on first-pitch strikes and, when they are down in the count, just throw to contact.” Berlin put itself in a tough spot with a four-game losing streak, capped by a 2-0 loss to Guilford July 6. Guilford scored two runs in the first. Tim Norton almost got out of the inning, but couldn’t get a called third strike and Guilford capitalized. Norton shut the door after that, but Berlin had no answers with the bats. “We just didn’t do much offensively,” Manzo said. “We had one good opportunity to score and couldn’t get a clutch hit.” Manzo said all Berlin could do is take it one game, one day at a time. Post 68 had Friday off, due to a rainout, then came back with three strong performances. Connor Bennett gave up two runs in the first inning before out-dueling UConn-bound hurler Max Slade for a 3-2 victory at Cheshire Saturday. “[Bennett] grew up a little bit on Saturday,” Manzo said. “He was up in the zone and got roughed up a bit early. But Will Matuszak threw a guy out at the plate and Connor really settled down. He was down in the zone and had his change-up working.” Mike Perno gave Berlin a 2-0 lead with a two-out, tworun single in the first. After Cheshire tied it in the bottom of the inning, Kevin Devivo scored on an error in the fourth and Bennett held it right there. He threw 92 pitches. Berlin followed that up with a 3-1 victory at Westbrook Sunday, getting all the offense it needed in the first inning. Post 68 took the lead on a bases-loaded walk by Devivo and Jeff Sylvester followed with an RBI single. Jamie Brancato knocked in the final run with an infield single. “We were pretty patient at the plate early on and we got a break with an error,” Manzo said. “It wasn’t pretty, but we’ll take it.” Matuszak pitched well for the win, but it was a defensive play he made that might have saved the game. Matuszak walked in a run in the fourth and the next batter hit a hot shot up the middle. Matuszak knocked it down and got the out. “If that ball had gotten through, it probably would have been a 3-3 game,” Manzo said. “It was a great play by a great athlete.” See Legion, page 20

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12-year-old All-Stars Berlin topped Farmington, 18-9, to advance to the District 5 title game Friday.

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Top left: The Sharks turned in a successful season in the Berlin Youth Soccer Association Junior Division. The Sharks are pictured, front row, from left: Ishanee Patel, Ashley Wenzel, Bella Crossley, Maya Patel, Carly Grega, Taylor Smola, Nicole LaPointe, Kelly Kozlowski, Taylor Edman and Winter Yovan. Back row, from left: Assistant Coach Paul Crossley and Coach Scot Wenzel. Missing from photo: Jillian Santana and Katrina Geschimsky. Bottom left: The Berlin Boltz U-9 team finished its spring season by going 4-0 in the Newington Wrap-Up Tournament. The Boltz offense was led by Lea Cabral, Emma Norton, Rebecca Mayer and Amy Kuckel. Mayer, Maria Butrimas, Nikki Baedor, Kaitlyn Decamp, Lexi Martino and Hailey Nardelli helped Berlin control the midfield. The Boltz defense was led by Sierra Villella, Olivia Smith, Alexis Kumm, Julia Daddario and Kelly Brett. Brett, Decamp, Smith, Martino and Daddario spent time in goal for Berlin, which finished the spring season 10-6-2 and was 24-8-2 for the year. Top right: The Spanish-American Cultural Club, an organization comprised of Spaniards living in the New Britain-Berlin area, took a road trip to Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts for the U.S. Men’s National Team vs. Spain soccer game. Berlin resident Vincent Carbonell, who has served as president of the SpanishAmerican Cultural Club for four years, planned the trip.

Youth Sports Alan Guild and Kevin Roy hit two home runs apiece for the victors, who generated 23 hits, including 10 extra-base hits. Joe Konowski also homered for Berlin and picked up the

pitching victory. Konowski struck out six and walked just two. Prior to the Farmington win, Berlin used a six-run fifth inning to slam the door on Ed

Walsh in the District 5 tournament. The locals prevailed, 111. Berlin hit six homeruns in the win. Going long for the victors was Jake Loiselle, Nick

Naples, Konowski (2), Vin Biscoglio and Jack Lynch. Brendan Ebert was the win-

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ning pitcher, striking out seven and allowing no walks. Berlin defeated New Britain, 17-0, to cap District 5 tournament pool play with a 6-0 record. The locals outscored their District 5 opponents 1256. Loiselle and Konowski homered against New Britain. Ebert earned the pitching victory. 11-year-old All-Stars In a must-win game, Berlin overcame a five-run deficit to

beat McCabe-Waters, 19-8. Berlin advanced out of District 5 pool play with the win. 10-year-old All-Stars Berlin fell to Southington South, 11-1, which left the locals one game shy of the District 5 title game. Berlin topped Wallingford, 52, in the District 5 elimination game. Nick Carroll picked up the win. Reliever Gianni Fanelli got Berlin out of a two-on, noout jam. Closer Ryan Hyde earned the save. David Biscoglio went 3-for-3 for the victors. Carroll pounded out a double and a triple. Rounding out Berlin’s roster is Ryan Hyde, Daniel Veleas, Andrew Pulcini, Tyler Cop, An-

thony Veneziano, Sam Capodice, Holden Murphy, Michael Giove and Ryan Terlecky. The team is coached by Vin Biscoglio, Mike Veneziano and Don Murphy.

Softball 9-10-year-old All-Stars Berlin finished 1-2 in district play. In Game 1, Wallingford scored 10 runs in the second inning en route to a 17-4 victory over Berlin. The locals went on to lose to Farmington/Plainville, 19-18. Berlin fell behind by nine runs in that one before battling back. The tieing run was tagged out at home in the last inning. In Game 3, Berlin bats

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The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests. June 16 Michael Zappulla, 19, 61 Crooked Brook LA., possession of alcohol by minor. Daniel Oglesby, 28, 109 Kajevue Dr., Hamden, violation of probation. June 17 Donald Greico, 28, 45 Oakwood Dr., violation of probation. June 18 Jose Mosquera, 42, 8 Marton Trail, Wallingford, violation of all regulations under 14-

298, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. June 19 Marcin Zera, 35, 171 Meserole St., Brooklyn, N.Y., failure to drive improper lane multi lane hwy., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating or towing an unregistered vehicle. June 21 Erik Merliss, 36, 1133 S. Broad St., Wallingford, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, evading responsibility in operation of motor vehicle, reckless driving.

June 25 Lori Mingrino, 48, 1950 Broad St., Meriden, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. June 26 John DiMaio, 34, 1069 Kensington Rd., disorderly conduct by intimidation. Cody Pedemonti, 19, 696 Lower Lane, failure to obey stop sign, driving under the influence by a minor, traveling unreasonably fast. Kenia Siqueira, 25, 86 Stonefield Dr., Waterbury, failure to drive in proper lane multi lane hwy., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol.

June 27 Felicia Lyn Morton, 45, disorderly conduct by intimidation. June 28 Robert Mangino, 51, 335 Ward St., Wallingford, thirddegree criminal trespass. Adam Lyke, 29, 132 Shore Dr., Higganum, illegal possession of barbiturates, illegal possession of control narcotic substance, drug paraphernalia, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Lynn Cory, 22, 242 Savage Hill Rd., violation of probation, second-degree breach of peace. 100% FINANC IN AVAILAB G LE

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Berlin High School Academic Awards

Valedictorian – Caitlyn Budnick Salutatiorian – Ryan Morrison Class of 2011 President Award – Rebecca Calafiore, Samantha Tsun Student Council President Award – Christian Tomasitis, Elizabeth Long CASA Leadership Award – Zachary Giaconne DAR-Excellence in Citizenship Award Good Citizen Award Emma Hart Willard “Chapter” Daughter of the American Revolution– Nicole Dean The Adele Murray Award – Top Grade 9 Student – Nicole

Grieco The Berlin High School Faculty Award – Top Grade 10 Student – Kevin Pirruccio The Dr. Robert P. Long Award – Top Grade 11 Student – Holly Robillard Hardvard-Radcliffe Book Award – William Cavedon Mount Holyoke College Book Award – Sarah Brochu Trinity Book Award – Kevin Knopf Colby College Book Award – Meghan Long The Hartford Smith College Club Book Award – Lisa D’Amato Dartmouth Book Award – Brittany Labbadia

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Adorable Ranch! New carpets, kitchen & bathroom w/spa shower, roof, ceilings & walls. Large pantry & sunken office. Walking distance to park, school, town pool, post office, library & general store. $224,900. Call Carol Calvo @ 860-877-0911 or Kathryn Arbour @ 860-830-2440.

This pristine home features passive solar design, open layout, sunken LR w/FP, cathedral ceilings, atrium door to secluded 12x12 deck w/awning overlooking beautifully landscaped lawn. Inground pool w/chlorine free Ion system. $409,900. Call Kathryn Arbour @ 860-830-2440 or Carol Calvo @ 860-877-0911. DIR: Chamberlain Hwy. or High Rd. to West Lane

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This home was built with character & charm. Not your typical Cape! Open floor plan, great for entertaining. 3 fireplaces & hdwd. flrs. thruout. Just under 2 acres of private professionally landscaped yard. $725,000. Call Lisa Rinaldini @ 860-810-8444.

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KENSINGTON Beautiful 4 bdrm. Cape. Great location. Only one owner & well maintained... refinished wd. flrs. Brand new carpet, large updated eat-in kit., frml. DR. Fireplc. in LR, blt-ins., part. fin. basement... Approx. 500 sq. ft. Vinyl sided, roof 6.5 years old. Move-in condition... $224,900. Derek Jutras 883-7091.

KENSINGTON Best priced. Sq. ft in complex... 1102 sq. ft. Master Suite Loft... Full bath plus 1/2 bath... Free Standing Unit... No Hallways... Must see $149,900. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282.

KENSINGTON Imm..3,050 sq. ft. oversized RR. 5 bdrms., 3 BA. Cath ceilings, lower level offers complete in-law apt. Wraparound deck. 2 covered porches too! ... $299,900 Julie Maguder 637-4456.

SOUTHINGTON Custom built home, great cul-de-sac location. Org. owner. Open flr. pln., with frml. LR & DR. Beautiful kit. Lg. family rm. w/wet bar. 2 gas firplc. (could convert back to wood) Ingrd. pool. Cair. $399,900. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282.

Ryan Szalaty Junior Honors English Awards – Sarah Brochu, William Cavedon, Lia D’Amato, Robert Morrin Sophomore Accelerated English Awards – Carolyn Bernucca, Yaryna Hrynyukh, Ryan Marquis, Emma Morelli Freshman Accelerated English Awards - Lauren Baretta, Alexandra Burness, Brittany Sullivan Senior Theatre Award – Kendra Manthey Drama Club Award – Amber Viteri Music Department Medals – Amber Viteri, Caitlyn Budnick, James Kissane Music Cup and Medal – Natalie Von Achen John Philip Sousa Award – Lauren Erickson Louis Armstrong Jazz Award – Nicholas Crennella, Francis Germano Richard N. Peronace Jr. Band Award – Ryan Morrison, Shannon Williams Senior Art Certificate – Joshua Costa, Kevin Kozikowski Senior Art Medals, Heather Levack, Rebecca Rugar, Carly Cohen, Nicole Johnson Junior Certificate Art Awards – Shawna Rosol, Victoria Fagan Junior Art Book Awards – Kaitlyn Willametz Mary S. Massirio Fine Arts Award – Katherine Harrison, Rebecca Lunt, Shannon Mahoney, Brittany Nemphos Sophomore Certificate Art Award – Brie Nickerson Freshman Certificate Art Awards – Bonnie Anderson, Jenna Delveccio, Alexis Duquette, James Dwuer, Karol Nawalaniec, Courtney Silvia Senior Business Award – Jacqueline Carlson Junior Business Award – Joseph Starosz Sophomore Business Award – Zaneta Subernat Freshman Business Award – Kristen Stack CSCPA Outstanding Achievements in Accounting – Anne Scionti UCONN ECE Human Development Award – Alyssa Barrett Senior Family * Consumer Science Award – Monica Meucci Junior Family & Consumer Science Award – William Bergeron Sophomore Family & Consumer Science Award – Olivia

See Awards, next page

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Engagement Banulski-Ziegler Bill and Annette Banulski of Berlin announce the engagement of their daughter Madeleine to Simon Ziegler, son of Ulrich and Ute Ziegler of Stuttgart, Germany. The bride to be is a graduate of Berlin High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hofstra University in New York and a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Her fiancé is a graduate of the University of Witzenhausen in Germany with a degree in Organic Farming and Land Management. He is employed at the River Bank Farm in Roxbury. An August wedding is planned.

Awards Continued from page 22

Constantine Senior Technology Education Award – Anthony Santangelo, Kristopher Zabrensky Junior Technology Education Award – Timothy Jacobson, Tyler St. Jarre Sophomore Technology Education Award – Michael Lisitano Freshman Technology Education Award – Melissa Johnson, Michael Moriarty UCONN ECE Discrete Mathematics – Jennifer Flannery UCONN ECE Statistics – Michael Rocco UCONN ECE Calculus – Rebecca Calafiore Top Pre Calculus Honors – Holly Robilard HONORS Geometry – Nicole Grieco Honors in Algebra II – Zaneta Subernat Excellence in Introduction to Law – Elizabeth Long, Colleen Schmalberger Excellence in Humanities, Monique St. Jarre Excellence in Sociology – Jacqueline Carlson, Lauren Carlson Excellence in Reel History – Andrew Newton Excellence in Anthropology – April Regan Excellence in Psychology – Sarah Brochu, Lia D’Amato Excellence in Sports in American Society – Robert

Morrin Excellence in Advanced Placement United States History – Kelly Kasulis, Holly Robillard Excellence in United States History – Chelsea FArrmington, Mackenzie Freeland, Samantha Kelly, Brittany Labbadia, Megan Pitkin, Olivia Sherman Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award in Humanities and Social Science – Holly Robillard Excellence in Civics – Elizabeth Asal, Jaclyn Hoffman, Leah Pawelczyk, Kevin Pirruccio Excellence in World and Prople II – Emily Chabonneau, Madeline Cirullo, Daniel Fasciano, Ryan Marquis, Brittany Nemphos, Madeline Onofrio, Zaneta Supernat Excellence in World and People I – Lauren Baretta, Matthew Heimlich, Nefeli Makris, Tess Repaci, Emily Rose, Natalie Souza, Timothy Synnott Elizabeth McBrien Book Award – Caitlyn Budnick Russian IV Award – Igor Tuyreskyy Spanish V Book Award – Rebecca Calafiore, Elizabeth Long Spanish IV Award – Emily Baroni, Kimberly Bosse, William Cavedon, Nicole Dolan, Holly Robillard, Monique St. Jarre Spanish III Award – Emily Chabonneau, Samantha Kelley, Shannon Mahoney, Ryan Marquis, John Parillo, Stefanie Parillo, Emily Russo,

Gabrielle St. Jarre Spanish II Award – Gabriella Bierwirth, Madison Boyer, Olivia Constantine, Thomas Drozdzowski, Taylor Gilleran, Rebecca Lunt, Nefeli Makris, Amanda Patterson, Tess Repaci, Gina Root French V Book Award – Shannon Williams French IV Award – Alexandra Asal French III Award – Sana Khan, Kevin Knopf French II Award – Nicole Grieco, Yaryna Hrynyalch, May La Senior Physical Education Award – David Balfour, Dawn Grabowski Junior Physical Education Award – Colin King, Amanda Maule Sophomore Physical Education Award – Emily-Anne Deutsch, Ryan Marquis Freshman Physical education Award - Gabriella Bierwirth, Mitchell Williams Dr. Fradelle G. Fuhrman Science Award – Zachary Chrya Outstanding Senior Science Award – Rebecca Calafiore, Shaun Sullian Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Award – Holly Robillard University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Award – Akanksha Singh Outstanding Sophomore Science Studetns – Kevin Pirruccio, Ryan Marquis Outstanding Freshman Science Students – Tess Repaci, Brittany Sullivan

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HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN Brick Cape 4-5 BRs, 2 full baths, full bsmnt, hdwd flrs, FP. Exc. location. $1600. 203-879-0556 leave message.

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Sterling Village 2BR. PETS OK. Avail now! $1275+ utils & dep. Call Carmine @ 203-273-7630 MERIDEN. Completely redone 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse with garage, $1100 monthly. Sec & ref. Call Ray Valenti, 203-2381977. ReMax Professionals. MERIDEN. Completely updated cozy 2BR townhouse, end unit. $1200/mo. Appls. incl. Hdwd flrs. Convenient location. 115 Kensington Ave. 203-213-2268 WALLINGFORD - Judd Square 2 BR, 1st flr, C/A, clean. $950. Call Quality Realty, LLC (203) 949-1904 WALLINGFORD Elm Garden 2 bedroom condo clean. $920/month. No pets. Ready to go. Call 203-804-0169

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

JET DRUM SANDER Model 10-20 Plus REDUCED TO $300 (203) 238-2460 JOGGING Stroller. 2 seats. $75. (860) 828-6433 MOVING SALE! Pool table, regulation size, $1000 firm; Budweiser pool table light, $500 firm. 3 pc entertainment center, Brazilian wood, orig, $1500; asking $475/bo. Call 203-213-0873 NAPIER Jewelry. Earrings, pins, necklaces, broaches, bracelets, sets, etc. (203) 235-6176 OVER 100 ceramic doll molds. Exc cond! Large variety of sizes. Best offer. Call 203-237-5413 QUADDING Helmet - Like New. $100. Size Large, barely used. (203) 284-9255 SUNSETTER Awning motorized 18’W 10’D burg stripe 3 yrs old barely used; w/ extras & mounts $1500 or B/O CALL 860-828-1474 TV STAND Hold up to 30 in tv (tube) or 45 in flat screen -$75 (203) 284-9255 YAMAHA keyboard $50 or BO hardly used. Call 203-269-5120

CLOTHING WEDDING Dress - Heavy satin w/train. Long sleeves. 72 yrs old. Size 7/8. Make an offer. Call (203) 440-0261

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH FITNESS Equipment For sale, new and used. Treadmills, Ellitical, Bikes, Free Weights, Multistations. 203-288-0407

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

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

203-235-8431 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED Antiques & Old Stuff Looking for old tools, toys, glassware, anything. 1 item or entire estate. Highest prices paid. Dave 860-463-4359

HOUSES FOR RENT CHESHIRE- Available immediately! Private 3BR, 2 bath house. Gar. & lg yd w/easy access to 84 & 691. $1800/mo+ 1 mo. sec. Call Rose 203-213-5132 for more info. MERIDEN 3BR, 2 bath. Built 2006. Cath ceiling, Cental air, 2 car garage. Credit check & sec required $1800/mo. 1 yr lease 203-376-3084 MIDDLEFIELD - Quiet 1BR w/appls, w/d, AC, hdwd flrs, well kept, efficient heat, lake, $925 + utils & sec. Call (860) 349-8530

MERIDEN - Spacious 5 rm, 2bedrm, 2nd floor, stove, ref. w/d hookup, front porch, lrg. yard. Clean, nice area. $825/ mo. 860-690-5555 MERIDEN 2BR. 53 Washington St. 3rd Fl. New carpet, paint. $725/month + 2 mos sec. Call 203-494-2147

860-257-1330

Flanders West Apts FENWAY PARK Bus Trip July 24 Boston vs. Seattle 1:35pm R.B. sec. 35 motor coach $90.00 pp. Call 203-605-2087 for details

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 1, 2, 3 & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688 MER 1BR, 2nd fl, new carpeting, W. Side, prvt backyard, +2 attic rms, Washer, dryer, stove & refrig, incld. $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm Call 203-630-3823 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd fl studio $180/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1BR, Sunny, updated. Broad St. 3rd flr. Master BR w/walk-in closet, storage & parking. $650/mo. + utils. Robert 203639-9238 MERIDEN - 3BR, 2nd flr, LR, Kitchen. Includes heat. $950. For more information, call (203) 3798344 or (203) 589-4016

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

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751

MERIDEN 2BR. Free Heat. Off Street Parking, On Site Laundry. Good Condition. Please Call VINNY 203-283-3943 $825/mo. MERIDEN 2BR., 1 bath. 3rd fl. W/D hook. Off ST. parking Lge kitchen Newly remodeled $775/mo + Security No Pets Call Nat 203-671-2672 MERIDEN 3 BR, 2nd Fl. Clean. Off street parking. Porch. WD hookup. Gas heat. No util. 1st & last month’s rent and sec. $875. 27 Twiss St. 203-235-0274.

MERIDEN 3BR, Spacious 1st flr apt. 1 bath, W/D hookup. Hdwd flrs/carpet. 6 Prescott St. Off St. Parking. Section 8 approved. $1100/mo + sec. 203-927-8215 MERIDEN 3BR. $850 + utilities. West Side. Recently Renovated. Off st parking. No pets. Sec, refs. Call Mike 203-537-6137 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $550. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $700 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN- Spacious 1 BR apt in good neighborhood, private entrance, gas heat, FP, w/d included. $750. 203-235-1468 MERIDEN- Spacious 2BR, off st. parking. Quiet house. No pets. $850. 60 Pleasant St. 203-6686066. MERIDEN-1BR, 1st flr w/kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/ linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/loc. $650 + utils. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN-1BR, W/W carpet, appls, off-st-parking. Heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec & refs req’d. $760/mo. Avail immediately. Call 203-238-7133 MERIDEN-5Rm apt avail 2nd flr, 100 Paddock Ave. Lrg Rms offst-parking. Heat & HW incld. $1100/mo+sec. 203-269-4156 or 203-430-1623 MERIDEN-5Rm, 2BR, 3rd flr, completely remodeled, deck, off-st-parking. Sect. 8 appr’d. $950/mo+sec. 203-980-0215 MERIDEN-Completely Remodeled 4BR, 2nd & 3rd flr - $1100 1st Fl also avail. 2BR-$700. New appls, WD hkup, off st parking. Owner/Agent 203-996-1719 MERIDEN-Modern 4 1/2Rms unbelievable design, skylights, FP, prvt parking, right person (s) Call 203-886-6770 MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868 NEW HAVEN/Hamden Line2BR LR, DR, kit, bath. New kitchen, hdwd fls, stove, refrig. off-st-parking, on bus-line. $925/mo+sec. 203-314-7300

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN. 1 BR apt, downtown on bus line, $500/mo, utils not included. Sec & ref. No pets. 203-982-3042. WALLINGFORD - 1BR, Center of town. Off st. parking. No pets. $875 incl. utils. 203-2652856 or 203-915-9919 WALLINGFORD - 2 rm Efficiency, 2nd flr, central location. Utilities included. Off st. parking. Refs & sec. $700. Call (203) 284-8890 WALLINGFORD - Beautiful, 5 rooms, hardwood floors., gar., enclosed porch, pantry, w/d hookup, Christian St. No pets. Ref. $940. 203-868-1087 WALLINGFORD - Historic district. 2nd flr. 3 rooms. Off st. parking. No smoking, no pets. $850 incl. heat. Call 203-4887163 WALLINGFORD 2BR Townhouse, very neat & very clean. 1 1/2BA, Off st park. Appls, laundry hkups. No pets/smok. 1mo sec. 1 yr lease. $1100. 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD-1st flr, 2 or 3BR, newly remodeled kit. & bath, hdwd flrs, off-st-parking, W/D hkup in bsmt. No pets/smoking. 203-269-5733 WALLINGFORD-3rd flr, 2BR, near library. No smoking/pets. Sec dep. Refs req’d. $800/mo+utils. 203-269-1426

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD Great split level in a neighborhood home featuring 6 rms 3BRs 1ba 1 car detached gar private yard. All this plus! $219,900

Call Sue Farone for details and showing 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD-$219,900 Great split level in a neighbor home featuring 6 rms 3brs 1 ba 1 car detached gar private yard. All this plus! Call Sue Farone for details & showing 203-265-5618

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-1st fl, MUST SEE! 2BR, 5rm, EIK, bathrm, HW fl, 2 porches, w/d hkup, off-st parking. Heat, HW & trash pickup incl. $1250/mo. 203-464-1847

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN-$125 per week. Clean, safe, 1st floor. Lg. Furnished room, utils incl. Share kit & bath. 203-238-3369. Leave message.

WALLINGFORD-$435,000 Beautiful home in great neighborhood! 4BR custom home designed for comfortable family living. Open floor plan, vaulted FR, granite, HW floors, library, culdesac. Call Linda Diana 203-265-5618

NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV. Short Stay/ Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 WALLINGFORD-Room for Rent Outskirts of Wlfd. All utils incld cable, C/Air, private. No drugs or alcohol. 203-214-3963

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

WANTED TO RENT SEEKING 5-6Rm house, condo or apartment in Southington for quiet 55+ woman, 1 cat (trained—answer to “here kitty” or can opener) Call 860621-2280

HOUSES FOR SALE SOUTHINGTON - $125,000 996 Meriden-Waterbury Rd 1G 2 BR, 1.5 bath townhouse, eat in kit, deck. Upgraded. Cats allowed. FHA Approved. Call 860-841-9412 or 860-614-9540

IT’S SO CONVENIENT! MERIDEN-Great opportunity to own 5RM, 2BR plus bonus rm 2 car detached garage. All on very nice lot. Needs minor work. All for the low price of $114,900! Call Silvio Sala for all the details. 203-265-5618

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 14, 2011

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

ATTORNEYS

INTERLANDI LAW OFFICE Handles car accident cases, DUI defense & veterans claims. Call 860-828-2166 now for a free consultation!

CARPENTRY

REPAIRS Large or Small entry door & window replacement done by owner, also provide additions, finish basments, deck & complete home improvements. Free est. 203238-1449 CT REG. #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678

CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880

CONCRETE & CEMENT

GUTTERS

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS SIDEWALKS - CURBS Garage Floor Replacements 30 years of safe, professional craftsmanship. COMPLETE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. Slabs, Stamped Pool Decks, Stamped Patios, Pavers, Walks, Retaining Walls. Visit www.icefighters.org (203) 294-9889 CT#612218

DECKS CENTRAL CT Home Improvement Decks, multi-family/rental property rehabs & all types of home improvements. 30 yrs exp. Lic & ins. #673083. Call 203-414-9399

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

MC PLUMBING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Honest - Neat - Reliable - Insured Refs. Avail. HIC# 062505 Call Mike 203-427-3772 J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 CENTRAL CT Home Improvement Decks, multi-family/rental property rehabs & all types of home improvements. 30 yrs exp. Lic & ins. #673083. Call 203-414-9399

LANDSCAPING T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins. RICK’S AFFORDABLE Mowing, clean-ups, mulch, brush, pricker & small tree removal. Trim hedges. Clean Gutters & Power wash. 203530-4447. RETAINING Walls, Paver Walkways and Patios. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. CT#615434 For all your landscape needs call 203-927-2681 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Shrub & tree pruning, all your landscaping needs. Top Quality Work. Fully Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

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FENCING

Tag Sale Signs Are

FREE! When you place and pay for your Tag Sale Ad at

R 11 Crown St., Meriden

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

GUTTERS

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

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

MOVING & STORAGE DEVS DAILY DELIVERIES LLC Hauling, removal, clean-outs, delivery. Fully insured. Free est. Call 203-440-1711 or 855225-5350/ 203-510-1363

PAVING

D & G PAVING

HOUSE CLEANING ANNA’S Special Cleanings. Summer Discounts. Com & Res. 50% off 2nd cleaning. Call Anna 860-505-7720

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage, Appliances, Furniture. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099 MC PLUMBING & HOME IMPROVEMENT Honest - Neat - Reliable - Insured Refs. Avail. HIC# 062505 Call Mike 203-427-3772

ROOFING

V. NANFITO

V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

P-N-P Roofing, Siding, Decks, Gutters, Windows & Repairs. 20 yrs exp. Se Habla Espanol. Fully Ins. Reg #607007 P. Muniz 203-213-6232 or 203-238-3131

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

Gonzalez Construction

Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319

★★★★★★★★

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

203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

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

SEPTIC SERVICES

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

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

LANDSCAPING YARD CLEANUPS, Hedge trimming, brush & small tree removal. Odd jobs. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318

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

FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING Re-do your flower beds for as low as $250. Weeding, mulching, planting #0619909 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com COMMERCIAL and Residential Spring Clean Up, Aerating & Dethatching , Mowing. Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681 BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Paver walkways, retaining walls, drainage, shrub replacement, lawn repairs. Landscape design. Sidewalk renovation. Free Est. Lic #563661 203-237-9577

SEPTIC SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS LICENSED STATE OF CT & RI

203-294-9889 www.pumpyourseptic.net CT#612218

SERVICES OFFERED

ROOFING INTERLANDI LAW OFFICE Handles car accident cases, DUI defense & veterans claims. Call 860-828-2166 now for a free consultation!

ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. FULLY LIC’D & INS CT#0619909. 203-715-2301

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

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135 BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846

T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins.

PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 15 yrs exp. 203-5304447.

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

DEVS DAILY DELIVERIES LLC Hauling, removal, clean-outs, delivery. Fully insured. Free est. Call 203-440-1711 or 855225-5350 203-510-1363

IN BUSINESS 30 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com

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

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

MASONRY W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139

FIDERIO & SONS

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

Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279 MR. HANDY Home Improvement & Repairs. No Job Too Small. CT Reg #624078 Call Larry (860) 877-5678

203-639-0032

TREE SERVICES

POWER WASHING

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning

SIDING

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634

The Powerwashing Kings

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING IN THE AS ADVERTISED

PAUL’S MASONRY. New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281

PLUMBING

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

S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355

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

EXCAVATING

TAG SALE

MASONRY

Thursday, July 14, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen EDUCATION

HELP WANTED AUTO BODY TECH Busy New Britain shop seeking Auto Body Technician-experience preferred. Benefits include paid vacations & holidays, health & life insurance and 401(k) with match. EOE. Call Jeff (860)225-0159. AUTO PAINT TECH Busy New Britain shop seeking Full time Paint Tech - experience preferred. Benefits include paid vacations & holidays, health & life insurance and 401(k) with match. EOE. Call Jeff (860)225-0159.

AUTOMOTIVE TECH

CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Manufacturing Press Set Up/Lead Person Die Makers/Tool Makers Die Maker Apprentices Press Operators Lyons Tool and Die Att: Human Resources 185 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Or via e-mail at - human.resources@lyons.com HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Richard Chevrolet has an immediate opening for a Lube, Oil & Filter Technician. Exc. working conditions & a benefit pkg that is exceptional including 401K plan. Please apply to: Jamie Gray, Service Director

203-272-3000 Richard Chevrolet Route 10, Cheshire

City of Meriden Needs Firefighters Applicants must be U.S citizens or have valid Green Cards; high school diploma or equiv; must pass a background check; become a certified firefighter, EMT-B and obtain a CT license to drive fire apparatus within one year of appointment. Must have a State CPAT card valid on or after November 1, 2010, AND must show CPAT certificaiton on the day of the written test. A non refundable $30.00 application fee is required at time of application submission. Applications are submitted on line at www.policeapp.com/ meridenfire. Closing date is Friday, July 29, 2011 OR the first 250 applications. Any questions should be directed to firerecruit@ci.meriden.ct.us Women/Minorities Urged to Apply EOE

Customer Service Representative The Record-Journal is seeking an early morning Full Time Customer Service Representative to join our Circulation team. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi task are needed. Position includes data entry, posting payments, inbound and outbound sales and service calls. Please apply in person between the hours of 8:30am–4:30pm at:

Record-Journal Circulation Office 11 Crown St. Meriden, CT 06450 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ ACCOUNTING CLERK A/R posting, invoices, collections & other duties. Fast paced office. Must enjoy numbers & people. Accounting exp helpful. Spanish a plus. PT/FT avail. Send salary requirements w/resume: The Record-Journal Box 17P, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450

You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.

CARPET CLEANING 10 Immediate Openings $500+ per week. 203-759-1392

Director of Facilities The Meriden Public School District, seeks a highly qualified individual to join the team as a Director of Facilities. Position is available August 15, 2011. The position is open until filled. A competitive salary and benefits are available commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Apply online at www.meriden.k12.ct.us. MPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Immediate Openings Pickers/Packers Needed ASAP in our warehouse. This job pays $8.25/hr Customer Service Representative Large direct-mail Company has immediate openings for full and part time telephone representatives in their inbound call center. Candidates should have a clear speaking voice, typing and computer skills and a pleasant phone personality. The rate is $10/hr. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC located at 500 South Broad St., Meriden, CT between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm. Resumes may be emailed to pa tty @s p eed s taf fi ng l l c . c om Faxed to 203-379-0965 Or telephone Patty at 203-379-0390

JOB FAIR Monday July 11 from 10am-2pm 1st and 2nd shift ●CNC Milling (set up/Op) ●CNC Lathe (set up/Op) ●CNC Programmers ●Press Operators ●Manual Machinists ●Tool Makers

Whether you are experienced or are a recent technical school graduate looking to get started in your career, these are great employment opportunities. Tell a friend, tell a neighbor, get the word out! Please come ready to interview with one of our staffing specialists at Monroe Staffing 20 N. Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT

Machine Op/ Labor- All Shifts Area companies seeking skilled Machine Ops, Assemblers & Laborers. Must pass DT & BC.

Contact HCM 203-634-8427

PT MINI-BUS DRIVER for Senior Center. Must have a valid State of CT driver’s license and CDL with passenger endorsement. Knowledge of Meriden streets and good driving record necessary. $14.92/hour. Apply at Personnel Department, 142 East Main Street, 06450 by July 16, 2011. E.O.E. ROGERS ORCHARD, SOUTHINGTON, CT needs 4 temporary workers 7/15/2011 to 11/1/2011. Work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. $10.25 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-2636020. Job order #4558999. May perform any combination of tasks related to the production and harvesting of fruit and vegetables including pruning, thinning, hoeing, planting, irrigating, mowing, and harvesting. Workers will be using straight and step ladders and will be required to lift approx 40 lbs while descending and ascending ladder on a sustained basis. At least 1 month experience in duties listed required.

Tax Assessment Chief Appraiser Highly responsible technical and administrative work in the assessment of real and personal property in preparation for the Town’s Grand List. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, real estate or a related area plus 4 years of progressively responsible assessment or appraisal experience, or an equivalent combination or education or experience. Must possess and maintain designation as a Connecticut Municipal Assessor II or obtain the same with in a reasonable period of time. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Salary: $62,640 - $80,145 (currently under negotiation) plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Apply to:

Personnel Department Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street Wallingford, CT 06492 Fax #: (203) 294-2084 Closing date will be July 22, 2011 or the date the 75th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE.

MIDDLE SCHOOL .33 SPANISH TEACHER Exciting opportunity for individuals who possess excellent interpersonal skills, high energy level, creativity and the ability to work with all levels of students. Must demonstrate excellent skills in Spanish and thorough knowledge of the Spanish culture. Must utilize active learning strategies that appeal to multiple modalities and learning styles. The ability to create a positive, enthusiastic, dynamic classroom atmosphere implementing cooperative learning and participation in classroom activities is necessary along with a knowledge and desire to work with middle school level students. Preference will be given to individuals with dual language certification. QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut Teaching Certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s), and expertise in appropriate curriculum. (CERT. # 023) CLOSING DATE: July 29,2011 - 4:00 p.m TO APPLY: Call Job Opportunities Line at 203-250-2411. 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

Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc., a division of the nation's largest steel and steel products manufacturer and largest recycler is seeking to assemble a hiring pool of qualified applicants for entry level jobs in:

Production We are looking for candidates who are willing to work rotating shifts which would require working both day and night shifts in a drug free environment. Most positions in our steel plant require moderate to heavy lifting and can be physically demanding including working in extreme temperatures. We offer competitive pay and benefits including Health Insurance and 401K Plan. Individuals interested in learning more about Nucor Steel Connecticut should register at http://www.nucor.com/opportunity and enter NSCTP6. Individuals who register should be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire. Previous registrants will need to take the questionnaire again to be considered. The registration period ends July 18, 2011. Responses to the questionnaire will determine who receives an instructional letter regarding scheduled testing. Each individual should submit only one questionnaire related to this job posting. Nucor Steel Connecticut does not accept unsolicited resumes. No phone calls please. Nucor is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

MEDICAL CAREERS Materials Handler This position receives, distributes and inventories supplies and equipment throughout the hospital; prepares packages for shipping; assists in the sterilization of equipment and performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED and 1-3 years relevant experience. Basic level computer skills required. Incumbent must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, work with minimal supervision, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 lbs. M-F, 12noon-8:30p.m., occasional weekends. Gaylord Hospital is a not-for-profit long-term acute care hospital specializing in the treatment of medically complex patients, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. Gaylord offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package. EOE

Please email resumes to: jobs@gaylord.org or fax to 203-284-2733

HELP WANTED

DRIVER WANTED - Tuesday-Saturday days. Neat appearance. Your vehicle for local pickup & delivery of paperwork. We pay gas. Call (203) 269-5138 ROOFER Commercial w/3 years experience in EPDM or Slate. Must pass drug test. New England Masonry 146 Sheridan Drive, Naugatuck (203) 729-2266 AA/EOE

HELP WANTED MECHANIC - ASE Certified, Experience necessary. Part or full time. Call (203) 634-6677 SALKA OFFICE FURNITURE is looking for two people to share a 40/hr week Receptionist/Customer Greeter position. Proper phone etiquette, Word, Excel required. Call 203-237-9082 or Email sandy@salkaoffice.com with questions. $13/hr with benefits.

HELP WANTED

WELDERS Semi trailer dealership needs certified welders in MIG and TIG. Aluminum and stainless. Must have basic automotive tools. Apply Atlantic Star Trailers 405 Industrial Ave. Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 250-8000

Growing Medical/Ophthalmology Practice Is seeking experienced applicants for the following positions:

Ophthalmic Technician Medical Assistant Experience preferred but will train promising/ exceptional applicants. FT Positions with regular assigned hours. Excellent compensation & opportunity Cheshire/Hamden/Branford West Haven locations Fax resume 203-281-2742

HELP WANTED

SHEETMETAL MECHANICCommercial roofing, ornamental/architectural. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE and ability to climb. Top Pay/Benefits, New England Masonry, Naugatuck 203-729-2266 AA/EOE

WRECKER DRIVERS All Shifts. Priority to certified or experienced. Medical card required. Apply: Danbys, 41 High St, Meriden, CT. Ask for Dave.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 14, 2011

School News Scholastic achievements

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Michael V. Samulenas of Berlin was named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter marking period at Notre Dame Fairfield Catholic High School. Nasr Maswood of Berlin was named to the honor roll for the spring term at Northfield Mount Hermon School, Mass. Kristina Kozlowski of Berlin is a member of the 2012 graduating class of Chandler Gilbert Community College, Chandler, Ariz. where she is a President’s List Scholar and a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society. She will continue her pre-veterinary studies at the University of Connecticut in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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High Honors Grade 6 - Hannah ChuaReyes, Brendan Civitello, Francesca Link, Elizabeth LoPreiato, Brett Myskowski. Grade 7 - Maia Dilzer, Victoria Drumski, Jonathan Galati, Evan Rigsby. Grade 8 - Kaitlin Moriarty, Lindsey Paszczuk, Anthony Plochocki. Honors Grade 6 - Kirsten Armetta, Alanis Charette, Nicole Cyr, Hanna Gagnon, Daniel Maciorowski, Alexander Siembab, Jacob Valickis, Audra Veach, Mary Wood. Grade 7 - Matthew Barden, Francesca DiMaio, Haley Gagnon, Leila Gallupe, Gabriella Robertson, Brendan Tierney, Haley Vanty, Megan Welch. Grade 8 - Katherine Bray, Matthew Cyr, Emily Szozdowski. Honorable Mention Grade 6 - Ryan Napier, Sierra Poggio, Matthew Starr. Grade 7 - Christian Lapierre, Jacob Palmieri, Marin Sisson, Emma Sokolowski. Grade 8 - Christine Hedberg, Abigail Sisson.

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