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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Council approves interim trash pick-up system
Residents encouraged to use new automated trash bins By Robert Mayer Managing Editor
Adam Salina said after the meeting. The revised plans for trash collection came about as a result of a June 23 referendum that rejected a plan for an automated system with Trash-Away scheduled to begin the first full week of July. Nearly 28 perceent of the registered voters cast a ballot. The opponents of automated trash prevailed with a 254-vote margin. Salina recessed the June 25 meeting for half an hour to await the arrival of Councilor Joan Carey “since she was instrumental in getting us to this point she should participate in finding the
After a second emergency special meeting by the Town Council June 29, Mayor Adam Salina encouraged residents to use the newly-delivered automated trash cans for refuse pick-up beginning July 6. Manual collection will continue through July 3. After that, residents may use their new cans for automated pick-up or use their old cans for manual pick-up. Trash-Away has agreed to use two trucks designated for leaf pick-up for the manual pick-up of refuse. The manual pick-up by Trash-Away will be billed on top of the contract the town has with the company for automated collection. “Our original idea of the roll-off dumpsters was shot down,” Salina said after the meeting. “We were informed that having the dumpsters would have created an illegal transfer station and we would have been fined by the Department of Environmental Protection. Our insurance company also told us they were not willing to insure that idea. And then there was still the idea of staffing the dumpsters. “The police department then weighed in and told us
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The Citizen received several unsolicited photos from residents concerning the trash collection dispute. This one took the cake, however. A resident holds a sign saying this trash can will be his new home after the trash dispute causes a tax increase. He also blames the opposition leader, but the votes backed the opposition.
No real winner in trash service dispute By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor In e-mails and phone calls, opponents of the automated trash system declared “we’ve won” as they celebrated the results of the June 23 referendum. But as town officials worked to figure out a solution to trash collection it became clear this is a no-win situation for Berlin. In an emergency Town Council meeting June 25, the panel decided it had no other choice but to put a temporary trash collection system in place. Residents generate about 175 tons of trash each week.
Under the original plan, large dumpsters, known as “roll-offs” would have been placed at various sites and residents would have taken their own trash there for disposal. The interim solution was to begin after July 6 as soon as the public works department could implement the plan. However, after a second emergency special meeting of the Town Council June 29, Mayor Adam Salina encouraged residents to use the newly-delivered automated trash cans for refuse pick-up beginning July 6.(For details see story page 1) “Our original idea of the roll-off dumpsters was shot down,” Mayor
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How did we get here? A list of trash talking points By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor
the referendum — you have to take responsibility” as to what happens after June 30 when the Trash-Away manual pick-up contract expires. Carey’s letter to the editor had factual errors and she knowingly purposely misled voters, which is in stark contrast to her oath of office to this town.
There are serious legal and financial ramifications that jeopardize the well-being of the town. Other issues Bad faith on a contract makes negotiating contracts difficult for the town in the future. Health issues may arise wih uncollected trash.
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Mayor Adam Salina The council needs to stay “true to the vote.” The automated trash collection should not be used in the interim. Carey signed a petition and voted for an item “putting the town in a very precarious position.” The town has a contractual obligation and had a plan in place. Councilor Joan Carey Voted her conscience and stands with the other 1,954 people who voted “yes.” The council should have held a public hearing to let the people have their say. Provided the names of two trash companies in the area that do conventional pick-up. Tells Deputy Mayor Morelli and the council “You’re not going to hang this on me.” Suggests Trash-Away could be asked to extend its conventional pick-up. Corporation Counsel Robert Weber Trash-Away is not interested in extending its conventional contract. Trash-Away’s legal representatives have signaled the intent to sue. Trash-Away is likely to sue within “a matter of days.” Only the council can decide it the town goes out to bid on trash while an existing contract is in place. This action would expose the town to the possibility of “a catastrophic financial event.” Councilor Robert Dacey Trash-Away has invested between $800,000 and $900,000 to purchase carts. The carts have been delivered. Using the roll-offs is impossible to do without hiring staff. “We have to come up with the money — which we don’t have.” Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli Whether residents voted “yes” or “no” they’re all in the same boat now. Residents won’t get their trash picked up beginning July 6. Carey, as the “only person here who actively supported
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The Town Council and town officials discussed the problem of trash collection at emergency meetings held June 25 and June 29. Below are the main issues, proposed solutions and highlights of those discussions. Original trash collection plan from June 23 There is no trash service to collect trash after July 6. Public works will attempt to put in place an interim system for trash disposal. Several large dumpsters known as roll-offs will be placed at sites around town. Residents will need to bring their trash to the rolloffs or make their own arrangements. New interim service revised June 29 Residents will have choice to use new automated bins or old trash cans. Trash-Away will pick up automated carts under existing contract. Trash-Away will also use trucks designated for leaf pick-up to collect refuse manually. The town will be billed for all manual collection. Getting a new service It will take 10 days to advertise for bids in newspapers. It is not known how long it will take to put a new service in place. Trash disruption could last a month. The roll-off solution (now discarded) Trash-Away holds the current contract for the town’s roll-off dumpsters. Roll-offs are metal containers about 30 feet long, six feet wide and seven feet high These are located at schools, town hall, the town yard and other municipal sites. Additional roll-offs needed to accommodate residential use. Roll-off concerns Because of a roll-off dumpster’s height senior citizens and others may need help. Roll-offs need to be secured either with fencing or
by other means to prevent unauthorized use. The highway crew is the only public works department suitable to help in this situation. Using the highway crew will take them away from other work. Overtime pay is likely to be necessary as the dumpsters need to open early and late to accommodate residents. Use of roll-offs would constitute a transfer station and the town could be fined by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The police department has concerns about traffic hazards. Trash specifics The town has five trash routes that generate about 32 tons per route. Overall there are about 175 tons picked-up each week. The town would need three to four roll-off dumpsters per route. Public Works Director Arthur Simonian Devising a trash system take years of advance planning and contracts can take months to implement. This situation is comparable to suddenly not having sewage or water and trying to quickly come up with an alternative plan to meet the needs of residents. July is the hottest month and typically there are a lot of parties generating food waste. Town Manager Denise McNair The ordinance rendered the automated trash contract null and void. The staff is undertaking a diligent search to find a new service. The staff could not re-bid the service when there was an existing contract. A survey of 25 towns shows that most have automated. One or two are in transition to automated. “As far as I can determine, no other town has been through this.” Berlin has a contract and could move ahead with automated collection until the town goes out to bid.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 2, 2009
Post offices appear safe from closure
Jeknavorian conducts her 16th recital
By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor
Berlin resident Jennifer Jeknavorian recently conducted her 16th annual recital at Bethany Covenant Church with 78 students performing on either piano or guitar or singing. Jeknavorian, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, began teaching music in Kensington 16 years ago and put on a modest recital that year. She has been doing it ever since. Jeknavorian is joined in teaching by voice teacher Cynthia Silvernale. “I started teaching lessons and by word of mouth the numbers grew,” Jeknavorian said. “I used to go to people’s homes to teach and that’s how it all started.” The first recital was at Kensington Baptist Church, now Wellspring, in Kensington with 25 to 30
Jennifer Jeknavorian with one of her first students, Rob McCrann, now 22. students. One of the first people Jeknavorian taught was a six-year old named Rob McCrann. He is now 22-years old, has just graduated from Muhlenberg College with a degree in music and has performed in every recital. McCrann still plays and now accompanies soloists
in each recital. “He is like one of my own sons,” said Jeknavorian, who has two sons, 9 and 7, who performed in the recent recital. “It’s great to see some of the kids I’ve taught become music educators as well. It has gone by so fast, but it is has come full circle.”
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Questions and Answers with Playground Director Katie Doyle By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor (Katie Doyle, in her third season as director of the summer playgrounds, answers questions about the popular children’s program offered by the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation.) When does the program start, where is it, who attends and who staffs it? Give us all the details. The program began Wednesday, June 24. There’s myself and 11 other staff members. There are two
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sites. One is at Percival Field and the other at the Willard Elementary School playground. The program runs mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and then 1 to 4 p.m. There’s a break for lunch. It’s run on a drop-in basis…it’s not a full-time day camp. The kids range in age from five to 12. So there are participants who are going into kindergarten and then there are kids going into seventh grade. It’s a pretty big range of kids. Last year, we had about 180 particisaid. “The numbers don’t tell all of the story. Local knowledge will factor in.” Marion noted that in New England there are a lot of facilities with historic value and ones that serve as a community meeting place. However, the need to adhere to business concerns will be a high priority. “This is a case by case process,” she said.
staff meetings to go over policies and procedures and to talk about different ways to help kids have a good summer and stay safe. We work as a team, have weekly staff meetings and by the end of the summer we’re pretty good friends. Did you attend Summer Playground as a kid? There used to be a playground program in Murray Heights and I went to that. Then (some programs) were consolidated and I went to Willard. I was a big fan of arts and crafts and making mosaic tile things…my parents still have a lot of those. Then at 15 years-old I became a junior counselor at Willard. Then, at 16, I got a job as a counselor and have been with the program every summer ever since. You must see the same kids year after year — and how they’ve grown. Definitely, working here for six years — kids that were five when I first met them and now they are 11 — and it makes you realize how
pants. Registration $100 for the whole summer — seven weeks of playground. There is a fee for special events and field trips — all of that is about $70. It’s a pretty good deal. You can sign up at Parks and Recreation Department. It’s a different thing to do during the summer and it’s a lot of fun for everyone involved. Have budget constraints affected the program? Not really. But we have cut back in certain areas…we’re spending a little more wisely and being more creative with some of our events and activities at the playgrounds. What kind of preparation does the staff do? This year there’s a lot of returning staff. That’s a plus because they have a lot of experience working with kids and they know the families and how the program operates. They are trained in CPR and take a blood-born pathogens course. We have
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 2, 2009
Crash causes gas leak at busy intersection
A one car crash on New Britain Road June 25 caused a gas leak and serious damage to a house. As the operator of the car had just been involved in another accident, her license was seized and she was instructed to get a retest at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evelyn K. Gut, 83, of 160 Lower Lane, had just been involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of New Britain Road and Farmington Avenue. Gut, driving a 2003 Mercury sedan, told police she had just rearended a vehicle in front of her when she put her car in reverse to remove herself from the crash scene. In doing so, Gut accidentally drove back-
wards down the lawn of a property at 493 New Britain Rd. owned by ART LLC, of Berlin. According to the police report, as Gut traveled over the lawn she struck a Connecticut natural gas meter, a 15 foot wooden fence post, a street sign and then struck the side of the house located on the property. The gas meter was severely damaged causing a natural gas leak and the gas company was called to the scene. The wooden fence post was severely damaged, the street sign post was broken and the house suffered extensive structural damage on its north side. There were no reported injuries. —Olivia L. Lawrence and Nick Carroll
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Save the date, August 12, for the 23rd Annual Berlin VFW William B. Scalise-William J. Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament will again be held at Timberlin GC in Berlin with the dinner to follow at The Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Tee times begin at 7 a.m. and continue until 9 a.m. in the a.m. block. The tee times resume at 11:30 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. The championship dinner will start at 7:15 p.m. The entry fee is $125 and includes greens fees, carts, lunch, dinner at The Aqua Turf and all on-course contests. Proceeds from the tournament go to the Berlin VFW, a scholarship in the name of William B. Scalise and the Hospital of Central Connecticut Dialysis Unit. Signup to play or become a sponsor on the event website located at http://www.tournevents.com/Scalise. You can also contact tournament director Bob Mayer at (860) 829-6805 or rpmayer11@sbcglobal.net.
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Questions Continued from page 6 Some prefer sports and so get involved with that with the kids. Or some prefer arts and crafts and they tend to do that more. But everyone is flexible and they get to know all the kids and provide them with a pretty fun summer. A lot of the counselors are just big kids themselves. Do you provide snacks?
Kids bring a lunch box and bring snacks of their own or the ice cream truck stops by. What if it rains? We will close playground. But if it’s just sprinkling — well, no one’s going to melt. How do you handle discipline issues? We handle it the same as it’s handled in school. We make sure that the participant is aware of the rules and all families get copy of the rules to review. So everyone is aware of what to expect. We address each situa-
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Winner Continued from page 1 remedy. It’s important she be here to discuss the topic with us.” Also participating were Deputy Mayor Steve Morelli and councilors Robert Dacey and Robert McGee.
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we’re not going to ignore the vote and go forward with automated.” The council agreed that it was necessary to go out to bid in order to find a new vendor. Simonian said putting the job out to bid would take 10 days for publication and that trash collection could be disrupted for two weeks, possibly more, depending on whether or not a contract could be put in place and the logistics with a new hauler worked out. Corporation Counsel Robert Weber said the decision to go out to bid had to be made by the council and not staff. “It’s a potentially disasterous decision. You need to decide as policy makers.” He
called the future outlook for the town, in terms of breaking its new five-year contract with Trash-Away, as potentially catastrophic. He anticipated a lawsuit from TrashAway within a few days. Simonian described how a “roll-off ” system might work if the large dumpsters were brought in and residents were to drop off trash themselves. There were numerous concerns with securing the dumpster area and having staff available to help. “We’ve really got ourselves in a pickle,” Councilor McGee said, and could go a month without meaningful trash collection.” Morelli said, that while
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Salina said the council had contractual obligations and a plan in place for three months. “When you encouraged people to vote ‘yes’ did you think about the consequences?” “We’re in a little bit of a quandry aren’t we? We should have had a public hearing and let the people have their say,” Carey said. However, she said she didn’t want to rehash the past. “We should be looking forward. What are we going to do next?” She provided names of two trash services in the area that do manual pick-up. She also inquired about accessing a dump on the Deming Road. The dump is shared with New Britain and only takes bulk materials. It is under Department of Environmental Protection order to be closed until 2012, according to Public Works Director Arthur Simonian. Town Manager Denise McNair suggested that the town had a legal contract and could “go forward with automated until we can solve this problem and go out to bid.” Salina said “I disagree,
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but they can choose not to. If they do that, the town will be billed by the hour by TrashAway.” Salina went on to talk about the procedure for the 15-minute meeting. “We did not have an audience of citizens last meeting and we didn’t have one this meeting,” Salina said. “This was not the place for that. This was a special meeting to inform the citizens, with plenty of time, what direction we were heading. “We had council meetings for the last four months and there has never been a comment made about trash service, not once. For this to come about, the timing was very curious, to say the least.”
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that there were a lot of concerns with traffic hazards at the drop-off spots. At that point I asked Denise McNair to talk to Mr. Lombardo from Trash-Away. He informed us there was a provision in the contract for leaf pick-up and he would be able to handle the manual pick-up for a short time, but that he would be billing the town for the additional service. “There was no way I was going to jeopardize the public safety of this town.” The Council scheduled another special meeting for July 9. At that point, the council will open bids, if any are made, for refuse pick-up. “Mr. Lombardo has already sent a letter to the town saying that he will not bid on manual pick-up,” Salina said. “He was going to sell or do something different with his trucks. “We would like everyone to try the automatic pick-up,
Councilor Rachel Rochette was absent. “After July 6, what do people do with their garbage?” Salina said, then asking Carey “Where do we go from here?” Carey said the purpose of the meeting was to bring forth ideas in order to find a resolution and she turned the question back to Salina.
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Obituary Nick Peccerillo, 39, of Berlin died unexpectedly June 22, 2009 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Frances (Szurlej) Peccerillo and the late John Peccerillo. He lived in Plainville for many years before moving to Berlin. He graduated from Plainville High School and the New England Technical Institute were he studied H.V.A.C. He worked at Smith Medical in Southington and was also a member of St. Paul Church. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter Lillian (Lily) and her mother Dayle (Desantis) Peccerillo; his sister and brother-in law Andrea and Greg Boticello and several aunts, uncles and cousins in the United States and Italy. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and
quick wit. He affectionately called his mother Mamusia and his daughter Sweet Pea. He had a profound interest in history, especially for aircraft carriers. He loved life to the fullest and enjoyed the game Halo. He was always smiling. He loved his family, movies, truck and motorcycle. He recently acquired his motorcycle license. He always took care of his belongings, and had a deep respect for hard work. He was known for never being late for work. He was compassionate and understood people. He accepted people for who they were, never looked down on anyone, and he was never disrespectful. Services were held June 26, 2009 at Porter’s Funeral Home, Kensington followed by a funeral liturgy at St. Paul Church. Burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain.
Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
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Shawl ministry The Kensington United Methodist Church prayer shawl ministry meets the sec-
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The 13th of the month prayer group at St. Paul Church, Kensington, meets at noon on the 13th day of every month to pray the 15 decades of the rosary. The prayer services begin with a personal consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the immaculate Heart of Mary. Within the rosary, the verses of the Fatima song are sung in remembrance to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. For more information, call John Simeone at (860) 8280794.
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“It’s up to the council right now,” he said. “There is nothing else we can really do. I hope they get it done. I hope they don’t just try to ram this thing through and say nobody came back with a bid. If that’s the case, I guess we’ll know that the mob really does control trash in Connecticut.” $AVE • $AVE • $AVE • $AVE • $AVE
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When asked if he thought the trash issue was too small to garner this much attention, Argazzi disagreed. “I think it’s a big issue, and it’s a big issue to a lot of people who would never be able to get that can to the end of their driveway,” Argazzi said. “Trash collection is one of the big things the town is responsible for along with police, fire, schools and roads. It’s bigger than economic development for example and bigger than the golf course. A lot of people got left out on this issue, and maybe it’s a minority of people who would have been hurt by automated collection, but it’s a big issue for them.” Argazzi was asked how far his group would go to insure the ordinance, and what was next.
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get are very supportive,” he said. “You don’t get called that much when you are on the council, you really don’t. But when this issue came up I received a lot of calls and emails. I think most people thought it was a done deal because it was in the budget. Then when we started to get signatures and the cans started arriving, that really raised the blood pressure of the townspeople. The people were insulted that the cans were coming and the vote had not yet been taken. They really shouldn’t have done that. Now, that may have been the trash company and not the town, but either way, it was a slap in the face. Then, after the vote, the cans were still being delivered. That makes the people believe the council won’t listen or respect the vote.”
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Former Mayor Paul Argazzi, who led the opposition to the new automated trash plan, said he is not upset with the interim trash plan but wonders why the town did not seek bids earlier. “The interim plan is fine. I understand that some kind of plan needed to be put in place, but the bids should have been requested a long time ago,” Argazzi said. “Why weren’t they done April 1 or May 1 or at the very least May 6 when the signatures on our petition were certified? Shouldn’t the town manager have started soliciting bids at that point?” Argazzi said his group is upset with the fact that there has been no audience of citizens at the last two meetings. “There is nothing much we can do now,” he said. “We can’t speak because the Mayor has cut off conversation at the meetings, and that is disheartening. The ordinance is law and we expect the council to obey the
law. “There are hundreds of companies out there, and we should be able to find one to do the manual service. If we can’t find one I’d say that does not constitute a diligent search on the part of the town. You can’t just put a legal notice, which could get missed by companies, and then say ‘we put it out to bid but nobody responded’. Nobody wants this to go to court; we just want the town to obey the law.” Argazzi said that while some may be upset with him about the trash controversy, he has gotten a lot of support from residents, as well. “Most of the people that contact me are in support of what we are trying to do, so I’m probably not getting a fair sample of what people are thinking. But the calls I
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Me and My Trash Can By Robert Mayer Managing Editor (To be hummed or sung to the song “Me and My Shadow.”) Me and my trash can Not alone but feeling blue (and green) Me and my trash can Up and down the avenue There was a vote But the cans still stand All over town Like a marching band Just me and my trash can Let all the others fight and fuss Whatever happens, we’ve got us. Those cans they came on time What a surprise Me and my trash can We’re alone but far from blue (we’re green)
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OK, so I’m not Al Jolson or Sammy Davis Jr. or Frank Sinatra but I needed to poke a little fun at the trash situation. Oh my goodness, why would he poke fun at such a serious issue? One that has this town in such an uproar. Because it is laughable. The whole thing, from start to finish, it is much more comedy that Shakespearan tragedy. First, I congratulate Paul Argazzi and his political action committee for getting almost 4,000 to vote on an issue other than our local elections. To move that many people to the polls is unbelievably impressive in this day and age of apathy. I know that won’t go over big with the Town Council members but you have to respect that many people voting on a single issue. But where were these 4,000 people to vote on the $63 million town budget? Only 800 people voted on the budget that included automated collection. Democracy is about dissenting views but dissenting views shouldn’t be selective. If the budget
passed with automated refuse pickup involved, why are we having a referendum on this single issue? Here is my Mayer take on this entire issue. I don’t care who picks up my garbage or how they pick up my garbage as long as they pick up my garbage. The opponents of automated pick-up said we liked the way garbage was picked up before. Well, that’s great but now we don’t have anybody to pick up our garbage in any manner. Some of the arguments for the opposition to automated don’t wash. One of their gripes was that TrashAway would lay people off with the new automated system of collection. My answer is, so what? Have they looked around at the job market lately? That’s like saying that because a bank is laying off workers at their corporate offices I’m changing to another bank. That doesn’t make any sense. The opposition also said they were advocating for our seniors in town saying the cans were too big and could not be put into cars to drive to the bottom of their “long” driveways. I saw Dick Benson at the golf course the other day. Benson, a vet with one prosthetic leg, had a simple response, “The cans have tires on them, they roll.” I saw one letter where the writer said “I live in Kensington and we have longer driveways so it’s hard to get the cans to the road.” I didn’t know Kensington had a monopoly on long driveways in town and if that wasn’t an elitist statement I’m not sure what is. Have you seen the driveways anywhere
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Letters to The Editor The politics of trash pickup To the editor: The referendum on June 22, 2009 has taken us to a new low in political trash in my opinion. I think there were basically four groups of voters: 1. People afraid of change. 2. People lacking knowledge of how the system worked. 3. People who were for the change. 4. People with a political agenda. It seems to me the last group “the people with a political agenda” have been determined to be speed bumps on the road to progress which our Counsel and Mayor are trying to pave for us. It would be refreshing if they would try to work together for the benefit of the town instead of impeding our progress with this political nonsense, let them do there jobs, please I implore you! Patrick A. Carlino Kensington
Hurt not helped To the editor: I hear again and again
Cans Continued from page 12 outside of Kensington? There are some pretty long ones in other parts of town. Here’s another eliteist statement: New Britain, Bristol and Plainville are laughing at us backward Berlinites. How does that feel? There is plenty of blame to go around but the biggest issue here is our charter. Why do we even elect a Town Council if every issue over $25,000 can be petitioned to go to referendum. We are not talking about building a new $100 million dollar high school (and before the BOE starts hyperventilating I know that the proposed cost of the new high school is likely half that, I’m just using a big round number so people can
that the Town Council should have had a public hearing on automated trash pick up. How many of the Town Council meetings were public on this issue?— all of them. What part of the many budget meetings in March were public?—all of them. What part of the annual budget hearing was public? –all of it. That was an ideal time and venue to bring up the trash collection issue for discussion. Then the budget referendum passed—with automated trash collection in it. Odd considering the petition for the ordinance was in the works and people were signing the petitions at that point. If anyone read the card put out with the new trash cans by Trash-Away, it was pretty obvious that very little would change with the automated system other than the can. That same information was also printed June 11 in the Berlin Citizen by Public Works and the Town Manager’s office. But instead the town chose to believe the scare tactics that a small politically divisive group put out to everyone in the newspapers and in the mail. So now we are in a situ-
ation where everyone will be hurting and the expense to the town could be phenomenal. At the June 25 council meeting, Art Simonian in Berlin’s engineering/public works department noted that automated trash collection has been discussed for over a year and there have been numerous news articles in the papers before this. In addition, trash haulers are refusing to bid on new manual pick up jobs due to its cost and safety issues for its employees. Also at the June 25 council meeting, Ms. Carey stated that she did “her homework” and at that point she gave two names of companies that do manual pick up to the town manager. How insulting. Don’t you believe that the town staff tried their best to get as many bids as possible from trash haulers? Shouldn’t that “homework” have been done back in February or earlier since this was a year long process? What makes you think that because there is a current contract for manual collection in another town that these companies will bid on a manual system for Berlin rather
understand quickly without reaching for their calculators) we are talking about a small line item in the town budget. I repeat, already in the “approved” town budget. You may or may not like our town council but let’s remember they are volunteers giving their time to this town. They have been elected to lead us into the future but how can they do that with this charter that ties their hands at every new turn. The fact this issue has become a political issue should be a surprise to noone. Every issue in a small town is a political issue. Here’s the problem with that last statement. We are not a small town anymore and we can’t bury our head in the sand when tough issues come to the forefront. This issue, our refuse collection, is not a big issue, and the fact it has become one is
absurd, silly...laughable. You want big issues? How about our schools falling down around our children? How about poor air quality in our middle school that opens the town up to a class action law suit by the parents because this town can’t provide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students? How about a high school building that is so outdated that it is on probation and may lose accredidation? How about the condition of our roads around town? How about why more businesses are moving out of town instead of into town? How about the police department headquarters being so small female officers get dressed in a converted closet? Trash is a big issue? Really? Really? Nobody has ever accused me of being the smartest guy in the room but I don’t get it.
than automated and at a reasonable cost to Berlin? Change is difficult in any climate. But in a political climate like Berlin’s it is even worse. While it is true that a small group of well informed and well intentioned individuals can change a system for the better, it is equally true that a small group of politically motivated, misinf o r m e d , untrusting, and fearful individuals can throw a system into chaos causing undue stress and financial burden on the majority who trust in the system as it is. A council is elected by the majority to do what is right for the town as a whole. But unfortunately, there are disgruntled politicians who will go to no ends to meet their selfish needs of trying to still destroy this form of government and maintain control through divisive tactics. Father Marion at St. Paul Church once told a parable, the basic story of which pointed out that we tend to think that others are like us (ourselves). It follows that if we aren’t trusting of those we’ve elected that means that we ourselves may have not always been honest. Think about it. This ordinance has hurt our town, not helped it. The very group that touts not raising taxes did everything in their power to put this town in jeopardy of having to raise taxes because of their penny wise, pound foolish and political power at all costs attitude. It’s hard to move forward when there is a continual nasty ploy to destroy this form of government in an effort to win control. Linda Cimadon Berlin
A dirty trick To the editor: I attended last Thursday’s special council meeting. The only item on the agenda was what to do about trash collection after Tuesday’s referendum vote. After waiting 30 minutes for Councilwomen Carey to arrive, I wondered why the council bothered to
wait. Although Councilwoman Carey worked diligently along side her Republican cohorts to defeat the automated trash pickup, she offered no alternative. When asked by other council members what were her thoughts, she stated frankly that she had none. Pressed further for a plan to go forward, she suggested using the town dump on Deming Road. After a hearty laugh from other council members and citizens, staff members informed Councilwoman Carey that the town dump was really a city dump owned by the city of New Britain, not the town of Berlin. (Joan, how long have you been on the council?) Having worked against the automated trash system, one would have expected Councilwoman Carey and her Republican handlers to come up with alternatives. But no. Feel the way you want about trash pickup, the Republicans forcing a referendum at the last minute was purely a political dirty trick. Politics is politics and this is an election year. Based upon their past performance, we can expect the leadership of the Republican Town Committee to be at their worst. The taxpayers of Berlin will now have to pay the bill for this damaging partisanship. John Luddy Berlin
Voters duped To the editor: Now that Argazzi, Veley, Evans and Carey have effectively duped the voters into eliminating trash service, and put the Town of Berlin in an untenable situation, I wonder what brilliant plan they have for us going forward. After closely examining the sequence of events for the last four months, it becomes crystal clear that the motivation of this group is purely political. In February, the Town Council, acting on the basis of research, analysis and input from
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Letters Continued from page 13 most of our surrounding communities, decided to transition to automated trash pickup. Automated is slightly cheaper initially, much cheaper over the long term, cleaner and more efficient. It has been embraced by every single community that has made the switch. The council proceeded to incorporate the automated system into the annual town budget, which was approved by the voters in April. During this entire process, there were numerous audiences of citizens, and a public hearing on the budget. Not a single citizen voice was heard in opposition to the new system. It was only a the eleventh hour, after the contract had been signed, and the contractor began the preparation for the July roll-out, that the aforementioned group decided to petition their way to a town wide cote. In my view, they had to be well award of the chaos and confusion this would create and intended to ride this all the way to November. Now the town is faced with serious legal issues, financial issues and quite possibly, a gap in trash pickup, not to mention the $3,500 it cost the taxpayers for the referendum. This group has never supported any idea that wasn’t their own, and continues to use deceit and scare tactics to further their goals. The Democratic campaign slogan of six years ago was never more true than today. Berlin Deserves Better! Fred Jortner Berlin Democratic Chairman
Berlin’s Trashgate
To the editor: When pondering Berlin’s “Trashgate”, it is hard to know with whom to be angrier: the 1,900 plus misguided voters who failed to anticipate the effect of a “yes” vote, or the pedantic Mr. Paul Argazzi and Ms. Joan Carey for once more opening a debate that is both non-winnable and guaranteed to result in an ugly, expensive mess for Berlin. Our archaic citizenry, or at least 1,900 of them, ever-fearful of change, used the silliest of excuses that Berlin’s older citizens are too feeble to roll a cart to the curb. Interestingly, a quick read of a few local blogs reveal that seniors in other local communities seem to love the carts, as they roll easily and result in less spillage of trash and infestation by trash-loving critters. Little attention has been given to concern for the environment. Again, communities using carts find less
trash in the roads and on lawns, and that the carts are resistant to being ransacked by animals or infested with vermin. Tight-fitting lids prevent rain and snow from inflating the carts’ weight, resulting in lower fees at the landfill. Sadly, we live in a litigious society. One can only imagine the glee in which Trash-Away’s legal team awaited the outcome of Berlin’s illadvised vote. Town officials are justifiably worried about the expense of defending the vote and any resulting remedies that seem likely to favor Trash-A way’s claims. Thanks to this vote, Berlin’s voters have once again clearly communicated the citizenry’s desire to remain penny-wise and pound-foolish. Mr. Argazzi, Ms. Carey and Mr. David Evans: thank you for this fine kettle of (smelly) fish. I am relieved to know I will be able to leave the state for the summer, while those less fortunate remain in Berlin to struggle with untold amounts of rotting trash in the summer heat. At least that trash will be in barrels we’re all used to! Perhaps citizens unwilling to store stinking piles of garbage for weeks on end could transport it to your homes for storage, while our town leaders and attorneys spend extravagant amounts of our tax dollars working for a (hopefully) speedy solution. As to the fact that Berlin’s leaders should have had clearer and timelier communication with its citizens: it’s nice to be right, Mr. Argazzi, Ms. Carey and Mr. Evans, but it’s much nicer to be reasonable and use common sense. Marilyn Russo Berlin
Town harmed To the editor: Last Tuesday a referendum was held in Berlin. One-thousand, nine hundred, sixty-four voters chose “yes” to adopt an amendment to our trash ordinance. This amendment calls for manual trash pickup, unless it is not available or reasonably priced. One thousand, seven hundred, sixteen residents voted against this amendment. The democratic process was completed and the voters have spoken, and their decision will be honored by this Council. When the Town Council voted to accept the bid for automated trash, we had done our homework and were, and remain, convinced that it was in the best interest of Berlin. As part of that homework, the town communicated with many of the 23 out of 26 surrounding communities that have automated trash pickup. Without exception, we received positive feedback and confirmation of the cost savings as compared to man-
ual trash pickup. Town Councilwoman Joan Carey was against the switch to automated collection and voted that way on the night of the Council vote, Feb. 3, 2009. It was her duty and right to vote in accordance with her beliefs. Nonetheless, the balance of the Council differed and automated collection was chosen by the Council. While Ms. Carey’s vote on trash service was in accordance with her duty and responsibilities as an elected representative, her actions since then are not. Ms. Carey signed the trash ordinance petition, a petition which was not certified until May 6, four months after her original vote. Ms. Carey also actively supported the referendum and encouraged voters to vote “Yes”. Ms. Carey did this knowing that a five-year contract with the trash vendor was included in the town budget and was fully and legally executed. Given the length of time between the original vote on trash service and the petition certification, it certainly seems as if the referendum was timed so as to inflict the greatest amount of political harm to the Council. Unfortunately, in attempting to harm the Council majority the Town of Berlin has been harmed as well. By her actions, Ms. Carey knowingly worked to place Berlin in a position where garbage may pile up and we are potentially subject to a catastrophic lawsuit by the trash vendor. Berlin’s public health and finances are now at risk. Among other things, Berlin may ultimately end up with a supplemental tax. Faced with this difficult situation following the referendum outcome - a situation that the Council was warned about Ms. Carey has offered no solutions as to how to respond to a referendum outcome that she advocated. It is my belief that Ms. Carey has thereby violated her oath as an elected member of the Town Council to preserve and protect the best interests of Berlin. Paul Argazzi, former mayor and an attorney, and the architect of the petition and referendum, I hold in the same stead. I respect the 3,600 residents that voted, and I am not seeking to imply that the vote should be discounted. The people who came out to vote, regardless of how they voted, should be commended. But our elected officials have a responsibility to the residents of Berlin to represent their best interests, even when that means supporting a position which you yourself oppose. Leaders don’t knowingly lead their community into a “potentially catastrophic” (the words of Berlin’s Corporation Counsel) situation. Steve Morelli Deputy Mayor
A bit hasty
To the editor: As a resident of Berlin for approximately seven years, I have come to appreciate the many advantageous events Berlin has to offer. The Relay for Life of Berlin is a tremendous event that has a positive impact on the town, as well as the Berlin Fair, Each of these events represents our town in a positive and prosperous manner. I do, however, wish to comment on the recent trash collection issue, which apparently is not a positive issue in Berlin right now. I’m not sure which town official gave the go ahead for Berlin residents to receive a new trash collection bin last week, but I can say that I feel they were a bit hasty in their apparent attempt to begin the “new” automated trash collection system. Since residents had not even voted on the trash referendum yet, I cannot understand why a new trash bin was delivered to each household last week. The facts are simple: the town did indeed sign a contract with TrashAway to begin an automated trash collection system. The fact that the new trash bins were delivered to each resident seems, in short, to have been a “waste of time”. I can equate that to a teacher giving a test to his or her students without giving a review of the subject matter. The voters seem to agree they would like to keep our current trash collection system in place. After the week of July 4, however, there will be no trash collection system in place whatsoever. NowBerlin town officials have to pan out all the legal issues involved to see how we can resolve the current trash situation. Am I the only confused Berlin resident who feels like there has been an injustice done here? I am not writing to support either trash collection system. Only to simply say that we, as Berlin residents, deserve the right to have all the facts given to us before we cast our votes and then, maybe, the town will realize that this issue is extremely important to us. The injustice is that the town will now have to make a choice of finding another trash company to accommodate our town or try to legally get back the contract which the town is currently under, but soon to expire. Either result will be costly - a cost I do not feel the residents should have to bear. Jean Scionti Kensington
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In a pickle To the editor: Concerning the trash dilemma, the Town Council really got us all in quite a pickle. If they really were in touch with what the people of this town wanted, if they had asked first before signing a huge contract, if they even remotely cared what we thought, this mess would have been avoided in the first place This Town Council just seems to disregard the citizens and do whatever they want. God forbid, you should ask them any questions. This is supposed to be a democracy, not a dictatorship. Every time they by-passed getting the citizens opinion, by-passed Rule 7, taking our voting rights away, they just kept digging their pit deeper. Even when they had no choice but to have a referendum (budget) they still disregarded what we voted for. Now the chickens have come home to roost, and because of their disregard, their arrogance and their trying to rule us with an iron fist, it’s going to cost us, the taxpayers, how much? How much, Mr. Mayor? Another thing, the attack, on Joan Carey was unfair. At least she put together the figures of the cost of all this switching around garbage can. Someone had to, since getting a straight answer from the Democratic Town Council members was like scavenger hunt at best. Guess we’ll be hearing all the excuses now, instead of admitting any error in judgment your part, We’ve heard it before. All us dumb voters, clueless citizens, uninformed public, should have just stayed out of your way and let you spend our money like it’s going our of style. Maybe you could use the extra cash you bonded from the portable classroom project to get us our of this fiasco. Deb Marturano Kensington
A glaring slight To the editor: First, I would like to congratulate the Giants Berlin Little League team for winning a fantastic championship game. What a great gift to their fathers on Father’s Day. Way to go, Giants! I would, however, like to chastise the President of the Little League who failed to congratulate these boys on the field at the end of the
game. Those boys knocked themselves out to win, especially since they defeated a team that had a no-loss season up until last Sunday. I think he demonstrated poor manners and set a bad example to the boys. Children learn what they live. At least the Giant’s coach introduced the boys as the champions. Last week I attended the little league championship game in Farmington and the winners there were treated like winners and not ignored by those in charge. Little things mean a lot to young people, they have feelings too. Madelyn Rzewnicki Berlin
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Chronology of the trash dispute By Adam Salina Special to The Citizen After speaking to citizens of Berlin following last Tuesday’s vote, it is evident that there remains confusion regarding trash removal within our community. I would like to take another opportunity to clarify some of the facts and to present the chronological order of events. January 13, 2009 – The Berlin Public Works Department recommends that the Town Council approve a contract for automated refuse collection. The Council requests additional information, including affirmation of the savings reported by other towns that had switched to automated. February 3, 2009 – The Town Council approves a contract for automated refuse collection with Trash-Away, after deeming it less costly, environmentally advantageous and in the best interests of Berlin. April 2009 – The Council holds the Annual Budget Hearing, the budget, which includes the funding for the automated trash contract, passes at referendum and the Town enters into a fully and legally executed contract with Trash-Away for automated trash pickup. May 6, 2009 – A petition, initiated by Paul Argazzi, seeking to amend the trash ordinance to state that Berlin must NOT use automated pickup unless it is the only reasonably priced service available, was certified by the Berlin Town Clerk. May 19, 2009 – At the first Council meeting after the petition was certified, the Council sends the proposed amended ordinance to referendum per Town Charter. June 15, 2009 – Trash-Away informs the Town that it will begin to distribute the automated trash cans,
and will continue to do so until all cans are distributed to the approximated 7,000 households, on the grounds that it has a legally binding contract the terms of which it intends to Salina fulfill. June 23, 2009 – The amended ordinance passes by a vote of 1,964 in favor to 1,716 opposed. The amended ordinance states that the Town of Berlin must NOT provide automated service, unless it is the only reasonably priced refuse collection method available. June 25, 2009 – As required by the approved amended ordinance, the Town Council directs staff to go out to bid for manual trash collection. Our current contract for manual service with Trash-Away is due to expire on June 30 (with service to continue through July 3). Requests for new bids were published on June 29 and will be accepted through July 8. Bids shall be opened on July 9. (By Town Charter, we are required to advertise the bid for 10 days). As a result, the Council currently faces the dilemma of how to handle trash pickup after the week ending July 3 when our current trash pickup will cease, until at least July 9, the date to open bids for manual service. (Please see story page 1 for update on interim trash pick-up.) It should be noted that if no bids are received by July 8, or if bids are received and opened on July 9, but upon review by Town staff and the Council, are deemed to not be reasonably priced, in accordance with the terms of the newly passed amendment to the trash ordinance, the town can move forward with the automated trash contract.
Berlin Briefs Republicans sought
Lady Niners
Berlin citizens interested in seeking the municipal offices of Town Council, Board of Assessment Appeals, or Police Commission for the Republican Party in this fall’s elections should contact Matthew Beatman, (860) 829-8080 or Dave Evans, (860) 828-4555.
The Timberlin Lady Niners are seeking new members. This friendly, social group meets Thursday mornings for nine holes of golf at Timberlin Golf Course. For more information or an application, contact Connie Shoplick at (860) 828-4321 or Violet Lyth at (860) 828-5617.
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Council approves extra funds for services ROTC Scholarship By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor
The Town Council approved a number of items on its June 16 agenda related to money matters, including accepting a $3,000 donation from Northeast Utilities. The donation was made for use by the new Hatchery Brook Community Gardens which was dedicated June 13. The council approved a bid waiver for the purchase of books for the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The library purchases books through library consortia which receives the lowest discount available. The waiver included: $55,000 for adult books; $18,000 for children’s books; $10,000 for adult and children’s DVDs; and $37,555 for supplies related to maintaining the library’s computerized system. Library Director Sara Munson said these are typical expenditures for books. She noted books, in general, are not made as well as they used to be and that, in some
cases, a book will fall apart after one reading. Meribeth Longyear, nursing director, reported the nursing department “has had a very successful revenue year.” As of the end of May, the department has exceeded the projection of $1.1 million by over $500,000. The majority of the revenue increase is from an increase in demand for services, especially in therapy programs. She asked for and received a transfer of $19,900 to pay contracted therapists and other outside medical vendors. The nursing department, via the finance department, also asked for a transfer of about $10,000 to a mid-management salary account as well as a transfer of about $9,000 to health insurance. The funds were to cover additional expenses due to the recent hiring of a new clinical supervisor. After Fran Geschimsky retired Linda Colella was hired for the job. Longyear explained that the existing salary “wasn’t at
Comcast Scholarship
Carson Collier, of Kensington, was recently awarded a scholarship on behalf of the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship program. The program is one of the Comcast Foundations signature community investment programs annually recognizing students who have demonstrated leadership skills, academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Pictured, from left: Joseph Waz, president of the Comcast Foundation, Collier and his family, Doug Guthrie, senior vice president for Comcast’s Western New England Region and Michael Parker, Comcast vice president of Connecticut.
a level that would attract a qualified person.” There are 40 people supervised by this manager. Colella worked for the department previously. She took a pay cut of almost $15,000 from her prior job, Longyear said. Golf Course Manager Jonathan Zuk asked for a transfer of funds of $2,800 to Timberlin Golf Course’s chemicals and fertilizer account “for an unanticipated chemical application.” Zuk explained that the application was needed to control the disease anthracnose on the putting greens. The specific disease pathogen that causes antrhracnose was treated earlier in the season on a preventative basis. “However, due to unusual mechanical and environmental stresses,” specifically a greens aerification during the week of may 18, followed by cool, wet weather the next week, a curative application is needed, according to Zuk. Zuk said the problem is industry-wide.
Kensington Garden Club Scholarship
Lt. Col. Scott Williams, left, and Major William Laase, right, from Boston University’s ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) presented Berlin High School senior Sean Cass with a full four-year scholarship to the Army ROTC program at Boston University during the Boston University/Boston College Hockey East Tournament at the Boston Gardens. Boston University has complemented the scholarship with a housing grant to value the total award in excess of $200,000. Cass, who will enroll in the honors program at BU, intends to pursue a military career in Army/Infantry and will study biology with an emphasis in ecology and environmental studies.
Friends Scholarship
Hannah Furlong was recently awarded The 2009 Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library scholarship. Pictured with Furlong are Lynn Baccaro, left, and Nancy Driska, co-presidents of the Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Michael Scheyd was recently presented with the Kensington Garden Club Scholarship award for 2009. Pictured with Scheyd is Toni Durkee, Kensington Garden Club chairperson.
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Senior Happenings Renters Rebate
Senior trips
Residents, who rent and are 65 or older (by Dec. 31, 2008) or are totally disabled, must be under the income limits to qualify for the Renters Rebate program. Applicants must bring documented proof of income, rent and utility payments for the calendar year of 2008. Residents who qualify will receive a financial rebate form the State of Connecticut. The program began May 15 and the deadline for applications is Sept. 15. Income limit is $30,500 per year for a single person; $37,300 per year for a married couple. Appointments are required. Call Tina or Jane at the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 to schedule an appointment.
The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information and to sign up call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006. July 22 — Newport and lunch cruise. Aug. 18 — Hu Ke Lau Restaurant and dinner theatre. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Radio City, New York City. Oct. 16-18 — Indian Head Resort. Nov. 13 — Radio City, New York City. Dec. 2 — Williams Inn Christmas.
AARP trips The following is the current trip schedule for the
Berlin AARP. For details and reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. July 18 — Whale Watch, Boston. July 26 — “Goodbye Charlie” at The Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant. Aug. 13 — Ricky Nelson tribute at the Aqua Turf. Sept. 13 — “Sheer Madness” at the Charles Playhouse, Boston. Oct. 15 — Lilly’s on the Pond. Nov. 15 — “Mame” at the Thomaston Opera House.
Computer use Thanks to a donation of a computer and printer from the Friends of Berlin Public Health Nursing Services, seniors are invited to use this equipment free of charge. A
Lending library Seniors are welcome to borrow two books per visit (on the honor system) from the Senior Center library. The books may be kept as long as needed, then returned to our library. Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
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Key keeper
The key keeper program is sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department. This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
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Senior Bowling
Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. To order or cancel a meal, call Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Requested donation is $2. Following is a list of lunches for the week of July 6 at the Senior Center. Monday, July 6: Meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, whole grain bread, topped banana pudding. Tuesday, July 7: Chicken noodle vegetable soup with crackers, seafood salad, carrot raisin salad, three bean salad, topped fruit cobbler. Wednesday, July 8: Cheeseburger, sautéed onions and mushrooms, potato wedges, broccoli slaw, topped fruited Jell-O. Thursday, July 9: Lemonade, baked fish, confetti rice, Brussels sprouts with bread crumb topping, dinner roll, topped fruited Jell-O. Friday, July 10: BBQ pork ribs, oven fruited sweet potatoes, corn muffin, watermelon.
Results of the Senior Bowling League from June 26: Joe Sytulek, 227; Walt Wallace, 199; Ed Picard, 176; Charles Snetro, 171; Liz Rugens, 163; Stan Dziob, 159; Al Pollard, 158; Paul Dadbroski, 155.
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Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Troop 24 enjoys many activities and camping throughout the year. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. Boys 11 years and older are welcome to join Troop 41. For more information, visit us or call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.
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Kayak program – Suburban Sports offers a kayak rental program at Crescent Lake in Southington on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call (860) 828-5808.
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Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Troop 44 offers a full scouting program including outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing and hiking, as well as opportunities to earn merit badges and pursue
advancements towards the Eagle rank. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258.
batteries, tires (off the rim), used motor oil, antifreeze and empty propane tanks. For more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.
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Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their businesses. For more information, call (860) 680-2972.
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Saturday
Berlin Farmers’ Market – The Berlin Farmers’ Market is scheduled every Saturday through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 154 Porters Pass. Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents. Permanent displays include a collection of tinware, bricks and more. Admission is free. Kayak program – Suburban Sports offers a kayak rental program at Crescent Lake in Southington on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call (860) 828-5808. Recycling Center – The Town of Berlin Recycling Center on Town Farm Lane is scheduled to be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in July and August (excluding July 4). The center continues to be open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Items that may accepted are large appliances, A/C units, non-combustible metal items, leaves, grass clippings, car and rechargeable
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Timberlin Senior Golf — The Timberlin Senior Golf Association has scheduled its monthly league tournament for Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at the Timberlin Golf Course. For more information, call Bob Stein at (860) 828-6112.
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Photo by Toby Taradiena
Town of Berlin employees were proud to support the Grandparent-grandchild golf outing – The an- recent Special Olympics Torch Run. From left, nual grandparent-grandStephanie Clines, Joe Wojtusik, Wayne Wright, Peter child golf outing is schedPekul. Mark Fazzino, Jack Diluzio, Steve Wood, Paul uled for Wednesday, July 29 Kay, Joe Alexander and Walter Matyka. at Timberlin Golf Course. The event is open to grandparents and grandchildren ages 8 to 18. The format is not a tournament, but an opportunity for grandparents to play golf with junior family and friends. For more information, call Bob Stein at (860) 828-6112.
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Golf tournament— The 23rd Annual Berlin VFW William B. Scalise-William J. Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Timberlin with the dinner to follow at The Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Tee times begin at 7 a.m. The championship dinner will start at 7:15 p.m. Entry fee is $125 and includes greens fees, carts, lunch, dinner at The Aqua Turf and all oncourse contests. Contact Bob Mayer at (860) 829-6805 or rpmayer11@sbcglobal.net.
Jon Richard Olisky-Veneziano of Berlin and his friends, Matt Allen, of Gainseville, Fla. and Daniel Kiegans of Mt. Dora, Fla., who are vacationing in Connecticut for two weeks, had the honor of meeting Governor Rell recently at the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven. They took a 3-mile round trip trolley ride with her. She was there to promote her Staycation initiative, which kicked off on Memorial Day. The initiative encourages Connecticut residents to stay close to home and take advantage of discounts and special deals at a variety of attractions, hotels and restaurants.
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Hubbard Authors Tea
The first grade class of Hubbard School wrote stories based on a personal photograph. Mrs. Cohen’s and Miss St. John’s classes shared their stories at an Authors’ Tea held in May. Lasell College undergraduate student Alyssa Fetera, of Berlin, has won the first annual Color Solutions International Scholarship for 2009-2010 provided by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). The Color Solutions International Scholarship provides $2,500 to cover the costs of tuition and other fees to assist the selected student in furthering or completing their education in textile apparel and design. Recipients are selected on the basis of need in combination with good character and academic qualification.
Knights of Columbus scholarship The Monsignor Thomas Greylish Council of the Knights of Columbus in Kensington awarded a total of $3,000 in scholarships this year. Berlin High School scholarship winner Danielle Kalman is pictured with her father Michael Kalman, Deputy Grand Knight Donal Sheehan, and Grand Knight Joseph Pohlmann.
Hubbard at Family Night
WANTED Send us your photos! Reunions, generations, celebrations, achievements In May, during Hubbard School Family Night at the Rock Cats game, students sang “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch. The group was led by Sue Kaczynski, Hubbard School’s music director.
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DARE graduate Nicole Flaherty was awarded first place for her DARE essay at Griswold Elementary School’s recent DARE graduation. The students were appreciative of Officers Cathy Grady and Bob Canto for running the DARE program.
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A look back at the year in BHS athletics onship meet and 17th at the CIAC Class MM meet. Kaylene Sylvain led the way for the Lady Redcoats.
By Nick Carroll Sports Editor Milestones were achieved. Champions were crowned. New coaches emerged … The following takes a look back at the year in athletics at Berlin High School.
Also…
Fall After a solid start, the young BHS football team stumbled down the stretch and ended the year with a soso mark of 6-4. The Redcoats missed out on the playoffs for the first time in Coach John Capodice’s five-year tenure. The BHS girls soccer team claimed the Northwest Conference regular season and tournament titles and ended the year with a mark of 14-2-1. The Lady Redcoats earned a fourth seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament, where they fell to 20th seed Guilford, 1-0, in the second round. After a rocky start, the BHS boys soccer team righted the ship and qualified for the CIAC Class L state tournament. The Red-
Photo by Matt Leidemer
Kevin Tatro and the Berlin High School football team fell short of the playoffs for the first time in five years.
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Erica Bukowski helped the Berlin High School volleyball team roll up a record of 17-4. coats, a 30th seed, fell to third-seed Avon, 4-1, in the opening round, and ended the year with a mark of 6-101. The senior-heavy BHS volleyball team rolled up a solid record of 17-4. The Lady Redcoats garnered a fourth seed in the CIAC Class M state tournament, where they fell to 13th seed St. Joseph, 3-1, in Round 2. Powered by Taylor Friedmann, the senior-led BHS girls swim team finished third at the Nutmeg League meet and ninth in the CIAC Class M state meet. Paced by Ricky Lewandowski, the BHS boys cross country team ran to a sixth place finish at the Northwest Conference championship meet and placed 15th at the CIAC Class MM meet. The injury-plagued BHS girls cross country team finished fifth at the Northwest Conference champi-
Berlin High School baseball coach Leo Veleas was named Baseball Coach of the Year for the Northeast by the National High School Athletics Coaches’ Association … The revamped track and field complex at BHS opened for business … Northwest Conference schools RHAM, Rocky Hill, East Catholic, Middletown, Berlin, Plainville and Northwest Catholic learned which divisions they will compete in when they move to the Central Connecticut Conference in the fall. The CCC’s divisional breakdown for most sports will look like this: East Division — Hartford Public, Rockville, E.O. Smith-Storrs, Fermi-Enfield, RHAM, Tolland, Rocky Hill, Bloomfield; North Division — Manchester, Glastonbury, East Hartford, South Windsor, Windsor, Weaver-Hartford, Wethersfield, East Catholic; South Division — Bulkeley-Hartford, Bristol Central, Middletown, Maloney-Meriden, Bristol Eastern, Platt-Meriden, Berlin, Plainville; West Division — New Britain, Southington, Simsbury, Hall-West Hartford, Newington, ConardWest Hartford, Farmington, Northwest Catholic … Anthony Hill stepped down as head coach of the BHS boys basketball team in order to take the same job at Wilbur Cross-New Haven … The First Annual Berlin Wrestling Reunion “The Past, The Present and The Future” was held. Longtime BHS wrestling coach Jim Day was honored/roasted.
Winter With just one senior in its starting lineup, the BHS girls basketball team managed to roll up a record of 216, claim the Northwest Con-
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Kevin Moss and the Berlin High School boys soccer team stumbled out of the gate, but pulled it together in time to qualify for the state tournament. ference championship outright and advance to the CIAC Class M state championship game for just the second time in program history. The Lady Redcoats, a third seed, fell to top-seed Bacon Academy, 55-53, in the state finals. Under the direction of first-year coach John Fote, the young and often outsized BHS boys basketball team garnered a 27th seed in
the CIAC Class L state tournament and fell to sixth seed Lyman Hall, 70-51, in the opening round. The Redcoats ended the year at 11-11. Powered by Kevin Moss, the BHS wrestling team claimed the Northwest Conference regular season title and placed 10th at the CIAC Class M state championships.
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Review Continued from page 21
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Mark Bordonaro is an important member of Berlin Post 68’s formidable pitching staff.
So far, so good for veteran Post 68 club By Nick Carroll Sports Editor Berlin Post 68 has a lot to live up to this summer. Not only is the local American Legion team the defending Zone III champion and a 2008 state finalist, on top of that, the majority of its veteran roster is made up of members of Berlin High School’s powerful 2009 CIAC Class L state runner-up club. Yeah, expectations are high for Post 68 this summer, and so far at least, the locals have lived up to the hype. Heading into this week, Post 68 owned an overall record of 9-1 and was 7-1 in talent-packed Zone III. “This group is pretty resilient. They come to play every night. But they don’t take anything for granted,” Post 68 manager Rob Manzo said. “You can’t make any mistakes in our zone, because you’ll lose.” Fresh off their trip to the Class L title game, Chris Allen, Taylor Anderson, Joe Balowski, Mark Bordonaro, Matt Carasiti, Doug Ferraguto, Anthony Marzi, Chris Morin, Zach Parsons and Sean Sylvester suited up for Post 68. The day after the high school season ended, those guys were raring to get back on the field. “That tells you what type of kids make up this group,” Manzo said. Three college-age players are back with Post 68, as well; Jake Matuszak, Jamie Paldino and Adam Romegialli. Manzo indicated that those three bring more to the table than just big game experience. “Tons of leadership,” he said. “And they’re role models by their work ethic. They’re basically three captains on the field.” Rounding out Post 68’s roster is a pair of Northwest Catholic players, Pat Dornfried and Fanol Prevalla. Post 68’s strength thus far has been its pitching. Through 10 games, the team’s earned run average was a paltry .58. Post 68’s deep pitching staff is highlighted by Carasiti, Connecticut’s Gatorade Player of the Year. The St. John’s University-bound righty, 2-0 with one save, has struck out 26 while allowing just three hits. See Legion, page 24
In only its fourth year in existence, the BHS boys swim team turned in a memorable campaign. Led by Andrew Thurston and Kevin Kozikowski, the Redcoats finished fourth at the Nutmeg League championships and 13th at the CIAC Class M meet. This year, for the first time, BHS offered ice hockey as a varsity sport. BHS athletes played in a co-op with Newington. The firstyear team struggled early on, but found its footing as the season wore on. NewingtonBerlin earned an 11th seed in the CIAC Division III state tournament and fell to third seed Staples-Weston, 5-2, in Round 2. Powered by Nikki Kureczka, the BHS girls indoor track and field team finished fourth at the Northwest Conference championship meet and ninth at the CIAC Class M state meet. The BHS boys indoor track and field team finished fifth at the Northwest Conference championship meet and landed in 24th place at the CIAC Class M state meet. The BHS cheerleaders placed first at the Northwest Conference competition and finished fourth at the CIAC Class L championships.
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Max DeLorenzo and the Berlin High School boys basketball team gave the ‘Red Sea’ plenty to cheer about.
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Katelyn Zarotney helped lead the Berlin High School girls basketball team to the Northwest Conference championship and to the finals of the CIAC Class M state tournament.
Also… This winter, for the first time, the CIAC state basketball finals were held at Mohegan Sun Arena … The CIAC Football Committee voted 16-0 to move forward to the Board of Control a proposal which would expand the high school football playoffs from 24 to 48 teams by adding a quarterfinal round … BHS swimmer Taylor Friedmann competed in the Junior Nationals at the University of Texas … After settling down in recent years, this past winter, BHS’s student cheering section, the Red Sea, returned in force … BHS girls soccer coach Steve Yanosy was named Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year.
Spring The senior-heavy BHS baseball team claimed the Northwest Conference championship and advanced
to the finals of the CIAC Class L state tournament. The top-seed Redcoats fell to 14th seed Branford, 4-2, in the title game and ended the year with a mark of 20-4. The BHS softball team dropped eight straight games to end the season, and wrapped up its campaign with a mark of 10-11. The young Lady Redcoats earned a 20th seed in the CIAC Class L state tournament, where they fell to 13th seed Fairfield-Warde, 5-0. The defending CIAC Division II state champion BHS boys golf team claimed the Northwest Conference title and finished second in Division II. Jack Rudy led the Redcoats at the state tournament. Ryan Lee and Mike Scheyd paced the locals at the NWC championship. Led by Erica Barnes, the young BHS girls golf team won the Northwest Conference championship and fin-
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen grueling heptathlon, teammates Kate Piotrowicz and Liz Orsini competed in hammer throw and BHS boys track and field team members Ricky Lewandowski and Justin Roncaioli ran in the rugged steeplechase … When the final sporting events finished up this spring, the Northwest Conference officially faded away. The majority of its teams will now compete in the Central Connecticut Conference.
Other notable happenings …
Photo by Joseph A. Zebzda
Behind Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year Matt Carasiti, the Berlin High School baseball team claimed the Northwest Conference championship and advanced to the CIAC Class L state title game.
Review Continued from page 22
This time, President’s Cup goes to Timberlin The second — and final — part of the President’s Cup Challenge was held June 17 at Stanley Golf Course. Going into the second round, the Timberlin Seniors held a 3point lead over their hosts from New Britain. In the second round, the Timberlin Seniors gained another point to win the Challenge, 26.5 to 22.5. Low round of the day at Stanley went to Timberlin’s Jeff Arute, who fired a net 30. The second low round was registered by Timberlin’s Ed Daleski (net 31). Stanley’s Joe Arnone took third (net 31). See Golf, page 24
Also… BHS baseball player Matt Carasiti was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Connecticut … The BHS baseball team played its old rival Plainville at the Baseball Hall of Fame complex in Cooperstown, New York … BHS baseball coach Leo Veleas earned his 400th career victory … BHS alumnus Kyle Vazquez and BHS senior Matt Carasiti were selected in the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. Vazquez was taken by the San Francisco Giants. Carasiti was drafted by the Texas Rangers … BHS girls golf coach Jim Bryers announced that he will not return to the team next season … BHS hosted the Northwest Conference track and field championships. In recent years, the BHS track and field complex was in such a state of disrepair, that the Redcoats were unable to host the event … After the track and field championship meets, BHS’s Nikki Kureczka and Kim Rasmussen took part in the
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ished 10th at the CIAC state tournament. Powered, in large part, by its talented throwing contingent, the BHS boys track and field team claimed its first Northwest Conference championship and finished 22nd at the CIAC Class MM state meet. Spurred on by Nikki Kureczka, the BHS girls track and field team earned a share of the Northwest Conference championship and landed in 11th place at the CIAC Class MM state meet. The BHS girls tennis team ended its up and down regular season with a record of 10-6. The Lady Redcoats earned a spot in the CIAC Class M state tournament and fell to Guilford, 5-2, in the qualifying round. Hit hard by graduation, the BHS boys tennis team was held winless. After experiencing some growing pains at the outset of the season, the first-year BHS girls lacrosse team went on to manufacture four victories, including
three in a row. The first-year BHS mountain bike racing team hosted its inaugural “one on one” race at Sage Park.
Several BHS athletes made plans to continue their careers at the NCAA Division I level. They are: golfers Erica Barnes (Hofstra University) and Ryan Lee (Long Island University), baseball players Mark Bordonaro (Fairfield University) and Matt Carasiti (St. John’s University), swimmer Taylor Friedmann (Central Connecticut State University) and soccer player Blair Ferry (University of Massachusetts) … The Berlin Sports Hall of Fame began accepting nominations for its inaugural class.
Stanley Senior Golf League President Bob Martohue, left, presents the President’s Cup plaque to Timberlin Senior Golf Association President Jeff Arute. In 2008, the plaque went to Stanley.
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Youth Sports
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Softball Major League Academy 11, Cromwell 10: Taylor Strobino drove in Emily Ference in the bottom of the sixth to lift Academy. Ferrence, Tess Repaci, Strobino and Grace Reimer shared the pitching duties for the locals. Academy’s offense was propelled by Ference, Brittany Sullivan, Gabby Strain and Vanessa Reimer. Defensively, Nina D’Amato, Kasha Kolc, Emily Conticello and Melissa Johnson played well for the victors. Academy 18, Hadfield’s 10: Multiple hits by Vanessa Reimer, Nina D’Amato, Emily Ference and Melissa Johnson drove in Taylor Strobino, Tess Repaci, Brittany Sullivan, Grace Reimer and Gabby Strain multiple times, as Academy prevailed. Sullivan was the winning pitcher. Hadfield’s offense was powered by Toby Sznaj, Haley Longo, Abby Simone and Melissa Calderone. Kaileen Langlois and Toby Sznaj pitched well for Hadfield’s. Academy 5, Frans 4 (rain-shortened): Academy’s Brittany Sullivan and Frans’ Annie Asal locked up in pitchers duel. Academy’s offense was powered by Emily Ference, Tess Repaci and Nina D’Amato. Vanessa Reimer, Arian Silas, Melissa Johnson, Emily Conticello and Taylor Strobino made key defensive plays for the victors. Leading Frans at the plate were Nidhi Patel, Asal Tara Hoffman, Monica Sirrera and Megan Wicander. Academy 8, Hadfield’s 2: Game-winner Nina D’Amato struck out seven as she out-dueled Haley Longo and Alyssa Germano. Brittany Sullivan, Emily Ference, Tess Repaci, Melissa Johnson and Gabby Strain came through with hits, scoring Emily Conticello, Kasha Kolc, Grace Reimer, Vanessa Reimer and Arian Silas. Longo, Abby Simone and Kayla Maslowski provided offensive support for Hadfield’s. Defensively, Callie Veach, Toby Sznaj, Melissa Calderone, Amanda Johnson, Kristen Fasciano, Asley Jensen and Kaileen Langlois played well for Hadfield’s.
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Continued from page 23 Bob Stein, of Timberlin, shot a net 31 and finished fourth. Teammate John Caragliano was fifth (32). Timberlin’s Don Paris was next in line with a net 32. Rounding out the Top 10 were Timberlin’s Cliff Barrett and Dave Fox (net 33s), Stanley’s Tony Perrotta (net 33) and Timberlin’s Frank Sataline (net 33). Prior to the second round of the President’s Cup Challenge, the Timberlin Seniors held a two-man scramble. Don Keller and Don Paris came in first with a net 31 to win the Flight A division. Mike Veneziano and Spencer Meyers fired a net 32 for second place. Al Gallnot and Bob
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Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial’s 2009 Teen summer reading Program. All teens are invited to sign up throughout the summer. Receive a coupon for free McDonalds’ fries or ice cream just for signing up! Read or listen to three books this summer and blog about them to receive a free drawstring sport pack. Canning program Interested in finding our how to safely can fruits and vegetables at home? Learn the basics of canning your summer harvest from Diane Wright Hirsch, MPH, RD of UConn’s Cooperative Extension Program on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling (860) 828-7125 or email illbpml@libraryconnection.info. Adult summer reading Reading programs are not just for kids! The adult summer reading program is scheduled through Aug. 28. All patrons who sign up receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone (while supplies last). Each time you read a book throughout the summer, come into the library and fill out an entry form. We are giving away great prizes throughout the summer. The more you read, the better your chance to win!
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Summer 2009 Bee Creative is the summer reading theme at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Reading forms and prizes are available at the library. The summer reading program is part of the Governor’s Reading Challenge. Summer stories are scheduled to Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The halfhour program includes stories, films, flannel boards and fun. Children of all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. The story theme for July 9 is pet stories. Special programs scheduled at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library include: New Britain Symphony woodwind program for all ages on Wednesday, July 8. Talent showcase for children and teens age five through 18 on Wednesday, July 29. Berlin’s Top Chef for ages five to adult. Use a library cookbook to inspire an appetizer or dessert. Teen summer reading Express Yourself at Your Library is the theme for
Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” book sale every Wednesday from noon to 7 p.m. The sale is held at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. Most books are only $1. Next Good Book Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Next Good Book, a new online service. The service, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, enables patrons to create personalized virtual bookshelves to keep track of what they’re reading, what they want to read and their favorite titles. Within this one database, patrons can also search for award winning books, browse subject categories, find read-alikes, and
discuss and comment on books with other readers. Book lovers are invited to visi t http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct. us/ to participate in this new online experience.
Berlin Free Library Summer Happenings Children’s Summer Reading program – Earn library loot, the more you read the more you earn, to be traded in for prizes at the end of the summer. Bring a board game and a friend on Friday afternoons for game day. Join us in July for no child left inside (weather permitting). For more information, call the library at (860) 828-3344.
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McGee Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Honor roll for students in grades 7 and 8 is announced and published at the close of each term. In order to allow sixth grade students to have a successful transition to the middle school program, there is no sixth grade honor roll. Superior Academic Achievement Award Grade 7 - Kayleigh Barber, Lauren Baretta, Alex Bednarek, Gabriella Bierwirth, Brian Bostrom, Madison Boyer, Alexandra Burness, Kasondra Colasanti, Jason Corriveau, Henry Courchaine, Matthew Crenella, Alexis Duquette, James Dwyer, Emily Ference, Silas Fischer, Natalie Garcia, Nicole Grieco, Matthew Heimlich, Haley Jamrog, Connor Jones, Leena Kader, Jessica Karwowski, Eric Kemmling, Taylor Luciani, Shelby Luddy, Nefeli Makris, Casey Merola, Karol Nawalaniec, Tyler Nguyen, Hallie Nygren, Colleen Padykula, Jenna Paradis, Amanda Patterson, Tess Repaci, Andrew Rich, Casey Ringquist, Rachel Roe, Emily Rose, Caroline Scarrozzo, Richard Schlichting, Kelly Shea, Monica Sirera, Allison Sirois, Natalie Souza, Kristen Stack, Brittany Sullivan, Jelana Szymanski, Benjamin Tomascak, Elaine
Tsun, Ryan Vernlund, Michael Veronesi, Megan Wilcox, Mitchell Williams, Eizabeth Woznica. Grade 8 - Melina Accarpio, Alexis Alfonso, Elizabeth Asal, Lawrence Betterini, Joseph Bosco, Katherine Burek, Kimberly Caplik, Shannon Carabetta, Sarah Dottor, Benjamin Durao, Jillian Ferraguto, Kaitlyn Fisette, Alexandra Giove, Cassidy Goodwin, Jaclyn Hoffman, Tobias Hull, Matthew Kall, Mujtaba Khan, Sana Khan, Laura Kuzoian, Rebecca Lunt, Shannon Mahoney, Ryan Marquis, Emma Morelli, Avery Ortega, John Parillo, Stefanie Parillo, Leah Pawelczyk, Kevin Pirruccio, Kailene Rampone, Gina Root, Emily Russo, Nicholas Seguljic, Kaley Sokolowski, Gina Squitieri, Tyler Stites, Tyler Stritch, Katherine Swanger, Ian Tamburini, Courtney Trzasko, Tyler Undercuffler, Kristina Wezdenko. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award Grade 7 - Anthony Accarpio, Alessandra Armetta, Christopher Armetta, Nathaniel Aroian, Annmarie Asal, Matthew Austin, Kenneth Beardsley, Noah Bergren, Charlotte Black, Matthew Bogden, Luc Bolduc, Marisa Bonola, Courtney Brennan, Olivia
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School News Dean’s list Holy Family University, Pennsylvania — Claire Fischer of Berlin.
Scholastic achievements Melissa Sanders of Kensington has been selected to represent Mercy High School at the American Legion Auxiliary Laurel Girls State in June at Eastern Connecticut State University. She was also selected to be the Mercy High recipient of the Bryant University Book Award for academic excellence, school leadership and service.
St. Paul School St. Paul School announced its honor roll for the fourth quarter marking period. High Honors Grade 8 – Jacqueline Denver, Jeremy Dilzer*,
Michaela Dolishny, Alexandra Femc, Alan Harrington, Molly Majewicz*, Nicole Maroon*, Brittany Nemphos*, Kendra Oates, Gabrielle St. Jarre*, Sarah Stokowski. Grade 7 – Michael Edmiston, Ryan Gadea*, Thaddeus Link, Mary Ranagan. Grade 6 – Kaitlin Moriarty*. Honors Grade 8 – Kaitlyn Cyr*, Ashley Gable*, Alina Gallupe*, Morgan Imossi*, Chloe Lococo, Kristen Lundebjerg*, Ryan Szozdowski, Caroline Zembko, Stephanie Zembko. Grade 7 – Peter Armetta*, Caroline Burke, Sean Carroll, Gabriella DiMaio*, Peter Dovidaitis*, Gina Iozzo*, Arius Johnson*, Kathleen Molski*, Daniel Rombola*, Megan Samoila, Jenna Santangelo*, Callie Veach*, Joseph Waida*, Matthew Welch*, Haley Zigas. Grade 6 – Cole Bruni,
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Xavier High School Xavier High School has announced that the following residents have been named to the honor roll for the fourth term. High honors Philip Corriveau, Brian Ford, Robert Ford of Berlin; Matthew Algiere, Jonathan Fazzino, Joseph Fazzino, Matthew Pastuszak of Kensington.
Honors Ryan Butler, Ryan Love, James Marzi, Alexander Plochocki, Tommy Rakowicz, Scott Sienkiewicz of Berlin; Tyler Cunningham, Brian Freeland of East Berlin; Miguel Labrie, Michael Samek of Kensington.
Reunions New Britain High School, Class of 1949, is preparing for its 60th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Shuttle Meadow Country Club. For more information, call (860) 828-3870 or email NBHS1949@sbcglobal.net or www.NBHS1949.com. Plainville High School Class of ‘84 is planning a 25th class reunion for Friday, Nov 27 and is looking for classmates. If you are from the PHS class of ‘84 or know others
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The Berlin police reported the following arrests. June 1 Alessandra N. Macca, 18, 119 Colonial Chester, Wethersfield, sixth-degree larceny – shoplifting, third-degree criminal mischief. June 2 Kim E. Horwatt, 51, 39 Camp St., Plainville, first-degree larceny- false promise or pretense, home improvement/false statement/misrepresent. June 3
Nydia Aponte, 51, 390 West Main St., New Britain, issuing a bad check. Todd Biondi, 33, 2 Anna Dr., Wallingford, possession of narcotics, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure to drive reasonable distance apart by motor vehicle other. June 4 Jacob Zdon, 46, 697 Berlin Turnpike, disorderly conduct/assaultive, criminal violation protective order. Dawne C. Goodfield, 40, 697 Berlin Turnpike, third-degree
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The Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Class has a minimum of six and a maximum of eight participants. Prerequisites: must be at least 15 years old, swim a 300 yard swim (front crawl and breaststroke) and swim a 20 yard swim and brick retrieval from seven to10 feet water (this is now a timed test, time TBD). Use of an AED will also be taught. Classes will be held in the morning at Percival Pool and the Community Center, Monday through Friday, July 27 through August 7. A complete schedule will be available upon registering. The fee, which includes a textbook and resuscitation mask, is $100 for residents and $110 for non-residents. A Release Agreement form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian for participants under the age of 18. For more information, call (860) 828-7009.
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Buzz! Bang!
Safe Fun With Fireworks After the shells are designed, they’re wrapped in brown paper that’s been soaked in paste. When they dry, they form hard cases for the fireworks.
This week, our country celebrates its 233rd birthday. Many of us will honor Independence Day with cookouts, reunions and fireworks. The Mini Page talked with a famous family in fireworks, the Grucci family, about how these awesome explosions are made and displayed. We also review some rules for being safe when using fireworks at home. photos courtesy Fireworks by Grucci Inc.
Making them fly
The fireworks idea The beautiful displays that we watch on special occasions start with an idea. A fireworks designer might see a flower or a tree that sparks an idea for making a firework. Once the design is in place, pyrotechnicians* (PIE-roh-tehkNISH-uns) can begin to build the firework. *Pyro comes from the Greek word pur, meaning fire. A technician is someone who is an expert in details of a certain subject.
Start with stars The small, hard balls that make the lights we see in a fireworks display are called stars. These marble-sized balls are made out of black powder that’s rolled into a tight ball. The ball also includes an oxidizer (OX-ih-dize-er), which makes the powder burn bright, and salts or metals that give the star its color.
The Washington Monument was surrounded by a rainbow of color at the second inauguration of President George W. Bush. Fireworks designers use a wide range of chemicals to create different colors, including lime green and turquoise.
Into a shell The next step is creating a shell. These paper cases may hold many stars or comets, cylinder-shaped fireworks that make long streaks across the sky. The pyrotechnician places the stars or comets into the shell in a pattern. For instance, a smiley face with a red smile, blue eyes and an orange nose will appear in that same pattern when the shell explodes. The shell may be only 6 inches in diameter, but the display might be as large as a football field in the sky!
Next, the shells get a lift charge, which carries the firework up into the sky. The pyrotechnician also adds a time fuse, which explodes the firework. This fuse lets him control how long after launch the firework will explode.
Putting it all together Once the shells are ready, they’re loaded into mortars, metal tubes used to launch the fireworks. Mortars may be arranged in batteries, wooden frames that hold several mortars in place. Some pyrotechnicians may fire the shells by hand. Today, most fireworks are attached to an electrical circuit. When the technician gives a signal, the circuit turns on a firing device, much like you turn on a light in your house. Computers are also used to launch fireworks, especially those that are choreographed (KOR-ee-oh-graffed), or arranged, to music. The Mini Page thanks Phil Grucci, executive vice president of Fireworks by Grucci Inc., for help with this story.
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Fireworks Words Fireworks experts use some special words when they talk about their craft. • Aerial — a firework that explodes high in the sky. • Battery — a wooden case that holds one or more mortars. • Break — the explosion of an aerial shell. • Chrysanthemum — a round burst of stars that keeps its shape before fading. It can be several colors or change color. • Comet — a ring of stars that shoots out a long stream of glitter. • Illuminations — fireworks that explode nearer to the ground. • Magazine — a metal or concrete building used to store fireworks. • Mortar — steel or plastic pipes that hold the shells until they are shot up into the sky.
• Peony — a star that bursts from the center without trailing glitter. • Salutes — loud, repeated booms. • Set pieces — fireworks that are attached to wooden grids on the ground. They might make a picture or spell out words. • Shell — hard paper cases that are round or cylindershaped. These are the actual fireworks. • Spider web — a bright center with distinct lines shooting out from it. • Strobe — flashing silver lights that float slowly to the ground. • Weeping willow — stars that trail down, looking like a weeping willow tree.
Fireworks history Today, the fireworks shows we watch may be controlled by high-tech computer equipment. They sometimes have music that plays along with the explosions. But fireworks have been a part of celebrations for centuries. In many ways, fireworks haven’t changed much. Most experts agree that the Chinese probably invented fireworks more than 1,000 years ago. Colonists from England and Europe may have brought them when they settled in America. “Illuminations,” the Colonists’ word for fireworks, were used at the celebration of the new country on July 4, 1776. At the first inauguration of President Grover Cleveland in 1885, fireworks were part of the celebration in Washington, D.C. This drawing of the festivities appeared in a magazine called Harper’s.
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Mini Spy loves watching July Fourth fireworks with her friends. See if you can find: • number 7 • safety pin • letter A • peanut • word MINI • flyswatter • sailboat • coffeepot • number 3 • dog’s face • key • heart • number 8 • letter D • letter E
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Words that remind us of fireworks are hidden in the block below. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: INDEPENDENCE, PYROTECHNICIAN, STAR, BATTERY, BOOM, MORTAR, COMET, OXIDIZER, FUN, COMPUTER, CHOREOGRAPH, ILLUMINATION, CHINA, DANGER, SAFE, SUPERVISE, CELEBRATE, FUSE. HAVE A BANG-UP FOURTH!
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IMPOUNDED- Dalmatian mix, female white with black spots Call Berlin Animal Control 860828-7055 LOST- Green Amazon Parrot w/ yellow head on Wednesday, March 25 from 156 Sherman Avenue, Meriden. Responds to Kelby, speaks English & Spanish. Reward if returned. Call (203) 440-1551
CHEVROLET HHR 2006 wagon. 4-cyl. 5-spd. manual. Red w/gray interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. New brakes. Well maintained. 84,500 mostly highway miles Excellent condition. Garage kept. Minor scratches. $6,500 860 573-2434
LOST CAT. Large male cat, brown and black with tufts of hair on his feet and ears-huge puffy tail. Wearing a purple color. Last seen on Dana Ln, S Meriden, Sat 6/27 around 9pm. Name is Mr Buddy. Contact Aura 860-917-0640 please
LOST: Set of keys, 2 small, 1 large and white heart. Call 860344-9128
DONATIONS NEEDED
CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS EXT 2005 Silver, 48,000 miles, CD player, 4 wheel drive. Runs great. Auto, air conditioning, sunroof. Very clean. $9,750. Call 203-631-8449
LOST Dog in Southington: “Pancho” small brown/tan chihuahua w/ white, black markings. 5 lbs. Lost off of Jude Ln. Thurs 6-25. Call Sean or Catherine 860-620-9837 or 775287-3088. We miss him!
Lord & Loizou, LLC Christian Substance Abuse Recovery Homes in Meriden is opening up a new home. Donations are needed to help fill up home. Beds, linens, knickknacks, fridge, stove, silverware, etc. Please call (203) 235-8685 We’ll pick up!
DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.
LOST KITTEN Approximately 8 months old. Very small neutered male. Grey with white bib. Answers to Ivy. Missing from vicinity of Ridgeland Rd/Evanwood. If seen, please call (203) 269-3880 LOST on Saturday June 27th: Brown Wallet in the vicinity of Geremia Gardens on West Street in Southington. I believe that I left it on top of my car and drove off, so it could be anywhere in Bristol, Southington or Meriden. If you found a brown wallet, please contact me with the information! 1203-440-3857 or 1-203-4486070. Thank You Very Much!
AUTOMOBILES
SATURN SL2 2002 Automatic, 4 door. Excellent condition, runs great. Well maintained. Incredibly clean inside. 96k miles. $4,200 or best offer. Call 203-265-0137
FOUND-Black & white cat, white paws & feet, small white patch on back. Very scared. Vicinity of Winding Brook Condos, E. Side Meriden. Call 203-237-7743
LOST approximately 3-4 weeks ago: Silver 26” or 27” Boys Bike left on Strickland Rd (on the side of the road near the open space) in Middlefield. Would like to give back to the owner. Reward given. Please call Debi at 349-0594.
AUTOMOBILES
SPECIAL NOTICES
AUTOMOBILES
LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
TO BE SOLD AT DEALER AUCTION on JULY 9, 2009 1999 NISSAN JN1CA21DXXT809315 1998 BUICK 2G4WF5212W1425175 Statewide Auto Auction 1756 No. Broad St, Meriden, CT DEALERS ONLY
SUV’S
NISSAN Exterra SE 2002 - V6, 3.3L, AT, AC, alloy rims, running boards, remote starter, CD player. Excellent condition. $6000. Call 860-209-2739
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call
The Jewish Childrens Fund
1-800-527-3863
Free Towing!
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FORD TAURUS 1996 Fully loaded. Excellent condition in & out. Many new parts, 120K. $1800 or best offer. Call (860) 349-3157 HONDA Odyssey 2007 LX, grey, new brakes & tires. PW, door locks, roof rack, cc, AM/FM CD player w/Satellite radio hook-up. 46,500 mi. Good cond. $15,000/ best offer. 203-265-9502
LOST- Beagle mix, female, tan colored with long white neck. Has a choker chain on. Answers to “Lucy”. Vic. East Main St & Parker Ave, Meriden. Call (203) 440-0922
2002 ACURA TL-S FWD Silver, 5-Spd Auto, 93,800 miles. Excellent condition, new tires & brakes, looks and runs like new! Heated leather seats w/memory, moonroof, Bose 6CD, HomeLink, steering cntls, HID headlamps, remote entry. $8500 Orig owner 860635-2477.
LOST- Cat. Grey & white with blue eyes. Lost in the Spring Lake Village of Southington. If found, please call 860-621-6472 or 860302-3578 REWARD!
BUICK Regal LS 1998 Very clean inside and out. Driven daily. Needs nothing. $1300. Call (203) 238-3836.
LOST-6/11/09. Black kitten, 4 months old. Vicinity of Bailey Ave & Hanover St, Yalesville. Call 203-265-0249
CHEVY Lumina LTZ 1998, white, 6 cyl, 96,000 miles, well maintained, runs great. $2500 or best offer. Call 203-980-9808
LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2001 Signature Series. Paint’s good, runs excellent. Fully equipped. Tape & CD. Sunroof. Chrome rims. $5600 or best offer. Call (203) 440-2788
MITSUBISHI Eclipse1990-1993 TURBO-KIT, Bolt on $400 Firm. TURBO KIT. Call Anthony at 203-379-6804.
OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Supreme 1992 sedan. Auto. White AM/FM/CD player. Roof rack. 122k Runs great! Best offer. Call 203-265-4489 between 1-9PM.
ON YOUR TAG SALE Planning a tag sale? Boost your profits with an ad in the Marketplace. It's an easy and affordable way to bring more business to your door!
Place your ad at 877-238-1953.
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MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
AUTO PARTS TIRES Used, Firestone FR 710, 235/55/17, 98H. M&S. $70 for 2. 860-224-7209
PETS & LIVESTOCK
‘01 HARLEY Road King Classic under 12K miles, org. owner, Stage 2 1550cc. Extras! Mint! $13,750. Call 860-508-3268 2009 Harley Davidson Street Glide Touring Pearl black with pin striping. Immaculate can’t keep medical reason. $19,000. Call 203-645-1617
KAWASAKI EN500 Vulcan 500 2007, Saddlebags, 8K miles. Kept in garage. Blue book at $4,000, will sell for $3,500. 203-589-7428.
ANIMAL Carrier- Soft fabric type. 15”x15”x21”. Retail $100; line new $35. (860) 747-0329 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRS Road King Cstm 2005 Blk Pearl, Rineharts, loaded, mint, over $7000. extras. Asking $16500. 203-537-6202, Jim
Buying, selling Marketplace is the answer.
YAMAHA DIRT/trail. TTR 125LE 2006 - Elec Start garage kept low miles/hours - excellent condition - 3 "standard" performance mods - JDjetting kit, airbox & muffler $2,200 obo 860-518-6963
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 2 PC LIVING RM SET- Sofa w/2 recliners and loveseat. 4 matching pillows. Cranberry. Like brand new. $400. (203) 915-7837 BAR SET- Plastic, 16 glasses, tray, ice bucket, pitcher. $40. (203) 284-2305
BLACK RABBIT, 9 month old includes cage. $100.00 203440-0488
BEDSPREAD, CURTAINS PILLOWS $100. NEW blk/gld. Call 860-426-1214
BOXER PUPPIES Male/Female Fawn & brindle. Ready to go. (860) 329-4210
BUREAU - 6 drawers with mirror. Excellent condition. $75. (203) 237-6807
BULLDOGS, Beagles, Boxers, Poodles & Cockapoos, Shi-poos. Chihuahuas, Mini Bulldogs, Rotts, Yorkie, Labs, Puggles, Boston Terrier. $350+ 860-930-4001. DOG CAGE can be folded. 24Lx18Wx21H ..call 203-2383529..$35
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FREE Yellow hen canary to a good home. Call (860) 7479750 LAB PUPPIES. Yellow, Chocolate & Black, AKC, raised with children. Ready June 22, $600. Call (203) 631-9386 ROTTWEILER PUREBRED. 4 yrs old Current shots. Raised in w/kids. Free to good home. Owner deceased and family members don’t have the time to spend with her. Call 203793-7278 for details YORKIE-BIJON Spayed. 9 months old. 10 lb female with many accessories. $600 or best offer. Call (203) 238-0410
LAWN & GARDEN 48” EAGLE STAR Walk behind Mower. $800 or best offer. Call after 4pm (203) 379-6163
CRAFTSMAN GARDEN TRACTOR 26HP, 54” cut, auto. transmission. Electric start. Bucket loader. Grader. Much more! 1 yr old. Paid over $5000. Make an offer. Call (203) 237-0646 HOMELITE 17” gas string trimmer. Runs good. $40. 203-2650881 HOSTAS, $3.50/pot, 2 plants per pot. Call 860-621-2928, leave message.
CABINET-Wood, 45”W, 36”H, 21”D. Wheels. Great for bsmt/ garage. $40. (203) 235-3794 DINING ROOM SET- Cherry, 48” round. Good condition. $100. 203-949-0559 DREXEL Heritage Sofa- excellent condition, floral pattern $950.00. Call 203.248.5982 FOR SALE: Solid Oak Dining Room Set, Queen Anne Style, China Cabinet 64”W 80”H 19”D, Matching Table 2 Leaves and 6 Chairs, Table Pads, Ex. Cond. $500 or B/O. 203-2135442. HOME OFFICE U shaped Executive Desk and Hutch. Made by HON Natural Maple laminate. New over $5000. Older but great condition. Bargain at $500. OBO. 203-671-6979 MOVING! Full bed w/mattress, box spring, headboard, 2 sheet set, comforter, like new, $250. Refrig, good cond, $100. 30in TV, like new, $150. Dining hutch, $250. Stove, good cond, $100. Detachable dishwasher, $100. Outside furniture set, 6 chairs, 2 glass tables, 2 ottoman w/cushions, good cond, $250. Maternity rocking chair, $75. Elliptical machine, paid $400, sell $175.....much more! Call 203752-7841 after 5pm NEW QUEEN Mattress set in original plastic. $240.00 Call 860 584-5298 PORTABLE Sewing machine. Buttonholer, bobbins, pinking shears. $75 firm cash (203) 237-4903 RCA 27” Television Console Works good - $75.00 Tel. 203-269-9475
JAPENESE red maple 3 ft. tall. $35. Call 860-747-8371
REFRIGERATOR/freezer, 21 cu ft almond color, clean, $100 860-573-9218
JOHN DEERE STX38 Lawn tractor with bagger. Needs muffler. $95. (203) 265-4033
SOLID oak entertainment center Excellent condition. Originally cost $600. Asking $225 or best offer. Call 203-237-6497
MURRAY G.T. Garden Tractor 18 HP, 46” Mowing Deck. 5 Speed shift. Runs great. Asking $495. Call for info. (203) 235-3337 ORCHARD SPRAYER, Solo, back pack, gas engine. Can be used as leaf blower. $250. (203) 237-6031
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS ANTIQUE 2 Handed saw. Good for ornament or to saw tree trunks. $80. (203) 235-8278 EXTERIOR door 3-0x6-8 6 panel fiberglass new $65.00 203 284 8890 TOOL STAND Or for circular saw. $15.00. 203-630-3648.
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 27INCH RCA TV. Purchased at $220. Asking only $100/OBO Call (203) 444-5714.
SWIVEL CHAIR- Solid wood. $20. (203) 269-9009
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 PAUL MCCARTNEY Tickets Floor Seats-11th Row July 17th at Citifield $1000.00 or B/O 203-887-7183
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LITTLE TIKES Fort/Slide $15.00 Call 203-634-8389 (4X) until 7pm
$25.00 wooden round outdoor cooler- call 860.349.3240
MICHAEL JACKSON 1983 poster Asking $75. 203-317-6220 JACKIE ROBINSON 1997 commemorative Wheaties box of cereal $15. 203-317-6220
40+ vintage cameras 1940-1980 $100.00 please call (203)6399007
MOTOR 1/4 HP with 6” grind stone and wire wheel. $10. (203) 235-6015
48” WIDE Lattice top PVC vinyl gate. $90. (860) 747-4604 or 860-302-0917
“MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS” Absolutely at NO cost to you if eligible!! Medicare & Private Insurance accepted. ENK Mobile Medical. 1-800-6938896 (void Canada & Hawaii)
50 CLASSIC horror DVD’s. Most of the DVDs never opened. $80. Call 203-634-9336 ADVERTISE your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 1000 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-4862466 or go to: www.classifiedavenue.net AIR CONDITIONER Frigidaire 5200 BTU. Works well. $40. (203) 630-0708 ALUMINUM Screen house white frame, grey roof. Hinged door. 11x7 x 11x7. $99 (203) 376-6598 AWNING! Straight green canvas with white stripes. 7’x6’. $25. (203) 237-2117
NAVAHO Bolo belt buckle. Deer set, eagle set. never used. $50 each. (203) 237-5962 NEW ADT customers - FREE Home Security System! ADT 24/7 Monitoring starting at just $35.99/mo. $99 Install Fee. Call Now! (866) 220-7408 ADT Auth Co PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY- $15. (203) 237-0126 PORTABLE 10” table saw with guide and square. $35. (203) 235-3142 PRESSURE COOKER 5 piece stainless. 4 & 8 qt. pots. Steamer basket. $85 (203) 235-1154
BALLY 8 ball Champ pinball machine, reconditioned, $1,350. Ms. Pac Man video game, $750. Donkey Kong video game, $500. AMI CD junkbox, $900. 860-223-0936
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY. Get a free GE alarm system with no installation fee and no equipment cost. Most homeowners will receive an insurance discount as well. Mention this ad and get 2 free keychain remotes! Promo code A02086 1-800-951-5128
BATHROOM Vanity with sink. 25” wide, 19” deep, 31” high. $25. (860) 628-8622
QUANTARAY 70-300 Autofocus Zoon Lens for Canon AF $100. 203-294-1872
BOXES for shipping, new 14x10x10 150 total. $100. 203-269-8500
ROLLERBLADES youth size 1-4, incl knee & wrist pads. $15. 203-639-0835
CANON EOS Rebel 2000 35mm SLR Camera Body w/strap $80. 203-294-1872
SINGER Sewing machine in cabinet. Older model. $30. (860) 828-4619
CHANDELIER – Brass w/ frosted glass. 24”, 7 bulbs. $40. 860919-6566.
CLOTHESLINE T-POSTS Never used. Two heavy gauge steel, 8' posts with sleeves to go in ground, 3-1/2' cross arms hold 3 lines. $20. 860-349-1031. FIVE packages of day/night fitted briefs.$35.00 Size medium. 203-639-1156 FREE Vanity with top, faucet. Good condition. (203) 269-0801 FREE- 7 ft Christmas tree with plywood base. Includes village & railroad tracks & train set. call (860) 628-7337
STEEL BUILDINGS RECESSION DISC. 18 x 21 Reg $6,279 Now $4,186 36x51 Reg $15,047 Now $10,031 105x105 Reg $87,362 Now $58,241 + Code Adj Erection Avail www.scg-grp.com Source #11S Phone #860-237-4588 STORM door 32x80 brown triple track. New in box $75 860-628-8811 UNIQUE and Artistic items. Large variety $50. Call 203-974-9905 WATERSLIDE for inground pool. $99. Call (860) 747-8703 WHITE SEWING MACHINE, WORKS GREAT $40. 203-2657186
FREE-Nat’l Geo. mag. Box of 73. 1960’s,70’s,80’s. 203-237-7646.
WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT
GAS GRILL briquettes, push button start, front/side tables. $40. (860) 677-6809
FREE- Firewood from private yard trees. Clean. (860) 6284496
HAMILTON Stratacore drawing board. $75. (203) 237-7883
WOOD STOVE- Vermont castings, Vigilant brand. $100. (860) 621-7145
HEADSET USB wired good 4 any usb port $20 203 284 9255 CALL 4 more info HESS Truck With Extras No Box $10.00 Call 203-265-5920
CLOTHING WESTERN Ladies boots. White size 9m. 2 pairs- $100. (1 pr. new) Please call (860) 747-6484
WET BASEMENT? Plastic Pallets 39 x 47 - $10 each. (203) 715-5689
HONEY color small kitchen table with 2 leaves. Free. Call (203) 265-6929
WINDOW Air Conditioner 7000 BTU. $30 Call Ed 203-314-7693
JAPANESE Red maple. 3’ tall. $35 or best offer. New Golf shoes. All leather, size 9.5D. $35. (860) 747-8371
BASKETBALL HOOP hydraulic, portable. $99.99 Call 203-238-7753
WOOD Kitchen table w/4 upholstered chairs. 47 1/2x35 1/2. Good cond. $100 (860) 621-6533
LASKO 3 Speed pedestal florr fan. Exc. condition. $12. (203) 741-0875
BIKE RACK- Yakima KingJoe 3 Instruction manual included. 3 yrs old. $50. (203) 235-0049
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH BIKE-18 Spd, lights, mirror, bags, pump, rack for car, helmet, speedometer. $80. 860-628-5101
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES GLASS SHOW National Depression Glass Association Convention Show and Sale. July 11 & 12. O’Neill Center, WCSU, Exit 4 off I84. Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 11am - 4pm. $8. Info 516-4760155 or cupboard@optonline.net
ONE Set 1976 T-Bird Hub Caps. Excellent condition. $75. Bag Boy Golf Cart - $10. Call (203) 235-2250
SWORDS DAGGERS Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc. PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 SPORTCRAFT Turbo Hockey Table. 27”x54”. Exc condition. Hardly used. $20 (203) 237-1702
203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
HAYWARD NAVIGATOR Automatic inground vinyl pool vac. New in the box w/instruction manual and video. $200. (860) 637-6566
COLLECTION Of Norman Rockwell calendars thru 1930s. Exc. cond. $50/best. 203-237-1554
HAYWOOD Sandfilter for 18 foot pool. Used one season. $100. (203) 639-9545
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
POOL COVER 21’ Round. used once. Great condition. $100 new. $40. (203) 265-5961
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
A NEW COMPUTER NOW. Brand Name laptops & desktops. Bad or NO Credit - No Problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Its yours NOW. 800-6183765 COMPUTER complete; Win 98; Office 97; modem. $75. Call 203288-8790 after 6pm HP Photo Printer prints photos only- $25.00 203-237-3371 HP PRINTER- Deskjet p1341. never used. Black/color. $45 or best. (203) 634-9149
ELECTRONICS
WANTED TO BUY
GUITAR HERO 3 game with wireless guitar controller. Excellent condition. $50 (860) 349-3818 NEW Audiovox Sports Scner Recver/GMRS 2way radio. $25. (203)265-3519 SUBWOOFER By Yamaha 45 watts. $55, (203) 294-0631
$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
203-238-3499 ALWAYS BUYING Old, used & woodworking, machinists & misc handtools & tool chests. Honest offers made at your home. Please write this number down and call Cory 860-345-8539 .
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2 BEDROOM 1st fl of 2 family, carpeted BRs, lrg DR, new furnace & parking. $800. Call (203) 440-4789 MERIDEN 1 LG BR 4 Rms 3rd flr, Broad St. Newer kit & bath. Painted, new carpet, off st. parking, balcony. $650 + utils. Rob 203-639-9238
MERIDEN 1 or 2 BR CASH PAID FOR ALL COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier. 203-530-8109 ESTATE LIQUIDATIONS Pottery, oil paintings, clocks, jewelry, toys, silver, anything old. (203) 639-1002
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
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PIANO Sheeet Music 1917 to 1960. Over 200 sheets. $85 for all. (203) 235-8278 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. Many different instruments offered. Exp’d. music teacher. Call Miss Sarah at 203-235-1546 Summer openings avail.
HOUSES FOR RENT
DURHAM Ranch, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1000 sq ft. 2 decks, 2 car garage. Lg private yard, scenic views. $1500 month, 2 months sec + util (all electr). No pets. 860.663.2566 8am10am ctrental@comcast.net WLFD 3-4BR. 2 full baths. Hdwd flrs, WD hkup, DW. Nice loc., double driveway. No pets. 203- 284-2077 or 203-654-6190
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN 1 bdrm, 1 bath Ranch style 1-car garage. Owneroccupied. $875.00 per month, heat included. No pets. Call (203) 430-7341 MERIDEN Eastgate Commons 2 BR, completely remodeled. $800/month. 2 months security. (203) 605-8591
WLFD-Upscale Condo 3 full baths, granite & tile, custom window treatments, patio & deck. Perfect for home office. No pets. $1,800/mo + utils. 203-671-6979
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN- 1BR, heat & HW incl. All appls. Enclosed porch. Large yard. $800/mo. (860) 828-8114
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - 4BR, 1st flr, recently renovated, 2 full baths. $1275 + utils & sec. Avail. immediately. 230 West Main St. 203-938-3789
Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450 include utils. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 1BR Apt. New St. Nice and quiet. WD hookup, off st parking. Hardwood floors, porch. Cats OK. $550 per month plus utils. (203) 237-6575 MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 1/2 baths. Center St. Townhouse. Fully applianced. A/C Deck. $875 month plus util. 2 months sec. No Pets. Call Brian 203-9803117 MERIDEN 2 Bedroom Apartment. Brand new. Must See! 2nd floor-$850. 3rd Floor- $800. No pets. Security. (203) 265-5980 Lisa
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016
MERIDEN 3BR 2nd Fl., W/D hookup, off-street parking. 60 Prospect St. $850/mo. Sec. 8 welcome. 203-376-5599 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Great 4BR, lge kit incl DW. W/D included, quiet neighborhood, off-st park, yard. No dogs. Near school. $1,450. Sect 8 approved. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN Newly renovated apts. 1st fl, 2BR. 2nd & 3rd Fl, 4 BR. Avail July 15. No pets. No smoking. Section 8 approved. 203-623-4749. Agent Related. MERIDEN Studio - $580, 1 BR$625 & 3 BR w/WD hookup$930. Sec 8 approved. 1st month, Sec & Refs. (203) 927-6827 MERIDEN, 7rm, 2bdrm, 2bath 1400+ sqft FP, built-ins, HDWD floors, W/D HU, 2nd floor $1100+$1100 sec. 203-4400707 MERIDEN- 1 & 2BR apts. 657 East Main St. Call (917) 4683909 MERIDEN- 1, 2, 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919.
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio apts From $650. Heat & HW incl. + sec. 3BR apts from $850 + utils & sec. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789
MERIDEN- 1420 HANOVER AVE 1 BR, Appliances included. No utilities. No pets. $650/mo. 203-927-1500
MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street Studio $575. HT/HW included No pets. 860-246-0613
MERIDEN- 2 BEDROOMS Totally renovated. $900/month. Owner (860) 450-2556
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- 1BR $725/mo. Heat, HW & Electric incl. Private balcony, off st parking, laundry facilities, management & maintenance on site. Section 8. approved. No dogs. Cat w/deposit. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 3BR, 2nd fl. Newer appliances. Off st. parking. $895 + utils. No pets. Sect 8 approved. Marc 203-815-8335 MERIDEN- 5 Rooms, 3BRs, 1st flr, $800 + security. 122 Grove St. No dogs. Call (203) 887-4032
MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments
2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Wallingford line, Large, Luxury 1 & 2BR condo. Laundry. Rent - $630 & $850 + utils, no pets. 203-245-9493 x 2. MERIDEN-Free Rent 1st month. 1BR $575/mo + utils. On busline downtown. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919 PLANTSIVLLE Mansion- 1BR Apt, priv porch. Newly renovated. Small Pet Ok! Cheap Util. Huge Yard, Bike Path, Parking. Clean, Quiet. $800/mo. 203910-4349 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 WALLINGFORD 1BR, 2nd FL. $685. Stove, refrig & dishwasher. Off street parking. Balcony. No smoking. No pets. Credit check. 203-269-9149 WALLINGFORD 2 bedroom Judd Square. Central Air. No Pets. $925/mo. Call 203-265-3718 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 Available July 1st 203-535-3487 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse end unit. Beautiful area, yard. Granite counters, DW. WD hookup, garage, porch. No pets. $1075/mo + sec. (203) 631-6057 WALLINGFORD 2BR,1 bath. $850/mo. Laundry, refurbished/new windows. Great Location. Walking dist to downtown. 203-764-0160. WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor, 2 BR, Lg rooms. Clean. Laundry Room, Trash Pick-Up. No pets. Security deposit. $850/month. (203) 265-5980 Lisa WALLINGFORD Beautiful Location, N. Main St. Attractive 5 Rms w/attic space. 2nd flr. A must see! No smoking. $1300 /mo, sec & refs. (203) 269-7671 WALLINGFORD Spacious 4 rooms, 3rd floor, hardwood floors, nice area. Available 8/1. No pets. References required. 203-868-1087 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, Choate School area, 3 rms, 3rd flr incl. heat, appliances, garage. $725 + security & references. Call (203) 269-2575 or 203-488-5409 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, studio and 2 rm apts available. Stove & refrigerator included. Centrally located. No pets. 2 mo security + refs. 203-265-0698
34 APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD- 2nd flr, 5 rms, freshly painted & updated. W/D hookup in basement. $1000/mo. + sec. No pets. Call (203) 2843561 or 203-640-5249 WALLINGFORD. 1BR apt, nice location, off st parking. No pets/smoking. $700/mo+sec. Call 203-284-2103
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $695 & up - $750 & up. Also avail 2BR units $775-$795 203-269-5770 WLFD-South Whittlesey Ave, 2BR, 1 bath, 5Rms, 2nd flr sunporch, appls, carpet, W/D hkup. $1025. 3rd flr, 1BR, 1 bath, totally remodeled, skylight, appls, carpet, $780. 203-281-4582 YALESVILLE 1BR apt in small complex. Off st. parking. Appliances. No dogs. $750 + sec. Call Don at ERA Property World 203-272-6969
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 2, 2009 WANTED TO RENT
HOUSES FOR SALE
HOUSES FOR SALE
MATURE COUPLE Want to rent condo for 6 mos. beginning Aug 1st to Jan 30 (approx). Meriden or surrounding area. Call (203) 235-2457.
GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
MERIDEN 7rm 3BR, 1 1/2b Col. w/enclosed front porch, wood flrs, form DR, remod EIK w/island, FP in LR, FR in LL, some updated windows, patio & 1 car gar, all for $169,900. Kathy (203) 235-3300
WALLINGFORD 70 Quinnipiac Street, Store/office or heated storage. $595 monthly. 80 Quinnipiac St. Store or office. $325. Sec. & ref. req. Please call 203-269-2575
WALLINGFORD Nearly 2 acres with street to street access. Come see before owners list. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Move in ready. 941 N. Farms Rd. $314,000. Call for details 941-223-0213
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
Perfect for the Semi-Retired or the Entrepreneur! High cashflow, high visibility, turnkey Coffee & Donut shop in the Hartford area. Existing, operating, franchise store offering total management control with tremendous national brand equity and support. Fantastic return-on-investment and profit margins possible. Purchase will be subject to longterm lease of high traffic store space and franchisor qualifications and standards. May be a perfect investment to hold inside your retirement account! Invest in what you can see, touch, work and grow. Qualified/Accredited Investors only, please. Asking $350K. Call The Sovran Companies, 800-517-6543, for details.
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
CARPENTRY
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd, appls. Spring C/U. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com
DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
One call does it all. Siding, Roofing, Additions, Windows. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
JT CONSTRUCTION
HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
HELP WANTED COMPUTER SERVICES HOUSES FOR SALE DRIVERS: School Bus P/T. Free CDL Training! No Exp. Nec. 866-496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm
MERIDEN Ideal corner lot pro landscaped well cared for home in desirable area. Home sits on lg lot w/beautiful mt views. Impressive great rm w/vaulted ceiling & HW flrs. $279,000. Call Vicki (203) 235-3300
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690
WLFD $217,200-Handyman special; 2 family w/store front, possible 3 family house. Some remodeling done, separate utilities, corner lot with some yard. Call Brian Miller (203) 265-5618
$379,900-4,000 sq.ft. Ranch incl 1800 sq.ft. fin. walk-out fin bsmt w/2nd kitchen. 3-4 bdrms, 3 full baths, formal DR, central air, 2 car gar., all on 1.15 acres
MERIDEN- Storage space for boxes, medical records, etc. No cars. Call (917) 386-3630
Wallingford/Durham
WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
MERIDEN HOMES $279,900-Newly built 1700 sq.ft. Colonial plus an additional 700 sq.ft. fin. walk-out bsmt. 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, formal DR, central air, 1 car garage.. $375,000-2,275 sq.ft. newly built Elevated Ranch on a 1/2 acre. 3 bdrms., 3 full baths, central air, formal DR, hdwd flrs., plus a fin. bsmt.
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT
20’ X 45’ with electricity. Available July 1. 203-751-1977
WLFD Price Reduced $229,900Won’t Last. 2BR Townhouse, Pilgrim Harbor. End unit, very clean, FP, HW floors, bright, CAIR, CVAC. Lots of closet space. Move in condition. Pat Burke (203) 265-5618
WLFD $259,900-Lg Cape for growing family. Over 1900sq ft, 8rms, 5BR, 2 bath, fenced lot, pool, sunrm, FP in LR & more. Call Kathy (203) 265-5618
$410,000-Gorgeous Colonial with Victorian flair. 2,284 sq.ft., 4 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, plenty of upgrades incl hdwd flrs, granite wrapped fp., wraparound porch, fin. walk-out bsmt., 2 car gar., all of 1 acre CALL FOR DETAILS GALLERIA REAL ESTATE 203.671.2223 www.galleriahouses.com
MERIDEN Lovely top flr remodeled 2BR Ranch, East side, open flr plan, remod bath, master w/walk in closet & dressing area, CAIR, sliders to deck & pool. $89,990. Kathy (203) 235-3300
Electric General Line Foreman - The Town of Wallingford Electric Division is seeking a highly skilled supervisor with strong administrative and leadership skills to oversee the utility’s line installation, repair and maintenance function. The utility serves 23,000 customers in a 50+ square mile distribution area with a peak demand of 130 MW. The position requires a H.S. diploma plus 10 years of experience supervising line crews at an electric utility or an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on a year for year basis. Salary: $76,139-$97,418 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 27, 2009 or the date the 50th application is received, whichever occurs first. EOE
ATTORNEYS
Bankruptcy
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
PART TIME. Cleaning for office complex. Morning hours. Call John at 860-620-7648 or apply at Factory Square, 37 West Center St., Southington, CT 06489.
1118320
PERSONABLE & Compassionate Caregivers are needed for inhome, non medical care for elderly in the area. Flex sched. Our caregivers are as valuable to us as our clients. Call Visiting Angels at 860-349-7016
203-799-7731 LOTS & ACREAGE MIDDLETOWN Lot for sale. Excellent rural area. Easy access to I 91. (860) 346-4619
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN your own Mattress Cleaning & Sanitizing Business. Removes dust mites, bed bugs and harmful allergens “The Green Way” Small Investment. Hygienitech 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com
TEACHER. Day Care/preschool w/certified CDA or higher. Wallingford area. Please call (203) 537-4250 TELEMARKETING/CUST SRV
NOW HIRING!! Entry level customer service telemarketing, warehouse and general office. $425$515 depending on position/per company agreement. No experience necessary. Lots of room for advancement. Fun work environment.
Call for an interview!
860-329-0316
COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Upgrades, installs, repairs & viruses fixed at your home. DMT Computer Services. 203599-1097. After 5 - 860-424-1177 COMPUTER trouble? My Computer Works your personal Help Desk. Fast, safe and secure help 24/7 Sign up now get 6 months free back up. Call 888-375-8686
Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
You name it. With Marketplace, anything goes.
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com
BARTENDING
MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW 2BR DELUXE HOME IN UPSCALE PARK ON NICE LOT. FINANCING AVAIL. 10% DOWN $69,900.
WLFD Spend wisely, stop renting & own this 3BR Colonial. You will enjoy a welcoming family rm, formal dining rm, casual LR, hardwood & tile floors, new bright kitchen & bath w/a wrap around deck. $169,900. Sue (203) 265-5618
FREE ESTIMATES Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106
1 or 2 week course Job Placement Assistance
203-754-6000 Bartenders Academy 663 Lakewood Rd, Wtby, CT HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
Is your merchandise "blending in?" Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:
cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!
MEDICAL CAREERS Ultrasonographer 40 hr position. RDMS eligible.
Please call Patty at 203-694-8260 VNS Inc of So CT Is seeking qualified applicants for the following: ● RN Full Time Case Managers Per visit/per diem ● PT, OT and ST ● HHA & Homemakers Please fax your resume to 203-732-4458 Attn: Caroline Murphy or email to murphy@vnssct.com
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
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DRIVEWAYS
GARAGE DOORS
A2Z MIDSTATE PAVING
GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
GUTTERS
DOW GUTTERS Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045 DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
DUMPSTERS
15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. Home, Business or Job Site We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY ● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs
Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
On Complete Bathroom Remodeling or Bath Liner Systems-installs over your old tub!
A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
Shamock Roofing T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co. HEATING & COOLING
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.
800-890-8638 Ct Reg#569528 www.cthandiman.com
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
IF YOU NEED HELP CLEANING Your Home (or Office) Please Call Roberta at (203) 238-0566 (U.S. Citizen) ALLEGRO Professional Services, LLC Office, House & Condo Cleaning Services. Real Estate property maintenance/photography. Experienced & insured. Free estimates. 203-687-1347
JUNK REMOVAL
PETE IN THE PICKUP CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060
JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110 WOOD, Brush, trees, scrap metal, junk removal. Boat towing. Top soil & mulch del. (860) 517-9378
GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring Clean-ups, mowing, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301 LAWN MOWING Full lawn maintenance, lawn repair, clean-ups more. H. J.’s Lawn Service. 203-213-6316 GREAT PRICES! Full service landscaping & property maintenance. Irrigation srv avail. Call Presise Now
MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446 HALLMARK PAINTING Pressure Washing. Int/Ext Res & Comm. Fully Insured. CT REG HIC #0560720. 203-269-3369 APOLLO PAINTING Int/Ext, Popcorn Ceilings, Powerwashing. Call Mike 203-974-2097 or 860-347-1355 CT# 613892
PAVING
MIDSTATE PAVING
BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577
JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping paver walkways, patios, retaining wall. Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577
SIDING
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS JOE’S POOLS Installations, liner changes & repairs. CT#54932 Call 203-725-2555 or 860-280-7867
BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301
A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES Call Dennis 203-630-0008
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-269-0135 FREE FILL-Wallingford Must bring own truck. Call Rob 203-913-4221.
AQUA-CLEAN INC., House Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406 T H E P O W E R W A S H I NG K IN G S CALL FOR JULY SPECIALS Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
ROOFING
TREE SERVICES
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
203-272-4216 YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
Empire Construction, LLC
DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! 203-269-3559 CT Reg#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
HEDGES
JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498
POWER WASHING
Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
MASONRY
AFFORDABLE PLUMBING No Job Too Small. Best for Less! Fully licensed & insured. Free estimates. Phil 203-630-9415
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING
No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
PLUMBING
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
WE WEED GARDENS
203-272-4216
FENCING
JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Grass cutting, hedge trimming, full lawn maint. Top quality work. Ins’d. Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311
EL SOL Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming, Mowing. Accepting new clients. Comm/Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877
AQUA-CLEAN INC.,
HOUSE CLEANING
LANDSCAPING
CASCIO Mason. Chimney repair, sidewalks, walls, brick work, etc. CT Reg #611774. 203-265-7826 or cell 860-398-1223
HEDGE TRIMMING LANDSCAPING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
House Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406
EAGLE COMPANY 45+yrs exp & cust. satisfaction. Brick walls, stairways, blue stones, roofing & more. 203-982-8508 . #0621290
ZK Construction
SAVE $300 HANDYPERSONS
MASONRY
Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871
Shamock Roofing Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co SERVICES OFFERED
PLUMBING PLUMBING & Piping Contractor Specializing in small jobs. Capable of doing new & large jobs. Lic# 204060. John 203-284-9744 or 203-500-5224 cell. DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 #389224
MOONWALK Rentals, Junk Box Rentals, Pinball Rentals, Arcarde Games for your next party or event. 860-223-0936
SIDING
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 VILLA’S TREE REMOVAL We save everybody money! Fully insured, free estimates. (860) 777-7914 CT Reg#709285
PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
WINDOW WASHING
JT CONSTRUCTION
DOW GUTTERS
Siding, Roofing, Additions & Windows. 25 yrs experience. Fully insured. (203) 379-0064 CT Reg #607116
Seamless gutters/leaders. GUTTER cleaning. Free est. #612964 Steve 860 426-0045
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4th OF JULY
SPECIALS “WOW” BEER SALE! BUDWEISER $ BUD LIGHT
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SUMMER WINE FAVORITES -
VODKA SALE 1.75L
CAVIT $ Pinot Grigio 1.5L
KENDALL $ JACKSON Chardonnay
PINNACLE
FINLANDIA
SHARPE HILL Ballet of Angels
BOGLE Merlot, Sauv. Blanc
SKYY
SVEDKA
MI AMORE Red or White
ST. FRANCIS Red
GREY GOOSE
SOBIESKI
BERINGER Third Century All Types
CELLAR 8 All Types
BELVEDERE
KAPITANSKA
FETZER Riesling or Gewurtztraminer
RELAX Riesling
SMIRNOFF
ABSOLUT
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18 Pack Bottles
CORONA $ CORONA LT.
COORS LIGHT
18 Pack Bottles
18 Pack Cans
1799 MILLER LITE $1199
HEINEKEN $ HEINEKEN LT
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TWISTED TEA Reg., Variety or 1/2 & 1/2
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Thank you to all who attended and those who worked so hard to make the 1st Annual Berlin Spirits/Berlin Lions Wine & Beer Show such a Huge Success!
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HAVING A PICNIC OR A PARTY? VISIT BERLIN SPIRITS & COUNTRY FARMS DELI & CATERING FOR ALL YOUR PARTY FAVORITES!
COUNTRY FARMS Deli & Catering
116 Mill St., Berlin • 828-1154
Check out our SUMMER SPECIALS!
Catering for All Occasions • Gift Baskets
From the Deli ... $
3.49 lb. Virginia Baked Ham ................................... 4.99 lb. $ Carando Genoa Salami ............................ 3.99 lb. $ Krakus Imported Ham ............................... 3.99 lb. $ Boar’s Head Oven Gold Turkey ............. 6.99 lb. $ Boar’s Head Rotisserie Chicken .......... 5.99 lb. Land O’Lakes American Cheese .........
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Cole Slaw .......................................... 5.99 lb. $ Macaroni Salad............................... 3.39 lb. $ Potato Salad..................................... 3.39 lb. 1115209
3.99 lb. Extra Large Eggs ..................................... 1.59 doz. $ 1% Low Fat Guida’s Milk ....................... 2.49 gal. Store Ground Sirloin..................................
4th OF JULY PICNIC PICKS $ USDA Choice Rib Eye Steaks......... 7.99 lb. $ Mucke’s/Rosel Hot Dogs ............ 3.99 lb. $ Hamburger/Sausage Patties ........ 3.99 lb.