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Thursday, July 8, 2010

Creating a playful approach to sharing Indian culture By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Over the past few years, Pi and Nikita Patel, of Berlin, have created a welcoming approach to sharing Indian culture with new and old friends. What began as a way to keep traditions alive for their children, has evolved into something much bigger than they ever imagined. The Patels now host significant holiday activities for Indian residents throughout the state as well as for non Indian friends. A Holi celebration and a kite festival on the shore are two big highlights that the Patels have brought to the area. Pi Patel, formerly of Bombay and, his wife Nikita, formerly of Amdavad, said

Konark Vaishnav, left, and his cousin, Ruchi Vaishnav, See Culture, page 5 prepare kites for Uttarayan.

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An enduring legacy: Marjorie Moore, town benefactor By Cathy Nelson Special to The Citizen (Cathy Nelson, assistant director of BerlinPeck Memorial Library, wrote about Marjorie Moore and other prominent Berlin residents in her book “The People Behind the Names”. Over the next few weeks, The Citi-

zen will feature some of Nelson’s biographies. Currently, Nelson and Sallie Caliandri are collaborating on a new book about Berlin history.) Most people only know three things about Marjorie Moore: that she left a trust fund, that she wore See Legacy, page 6

Top priorities: Protect water, raise awareness By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Once a cheerleader, Berlin High School alumnus Ana Dauphin, right, has turned in her pom-poms for shoulder pads and a helmet. See story on page 17.

What you don’t know about storm water management could hurt you — and the environment. That’s why town officials are working to provide residents with good information about how they can help preserve the Mattabesset watershed. E.coli levels are one of the areas that officials are seeking the

public’s help with controlling. All areas of concern, in regards to stormwater and the health of the Mattabessett watershed, are detailed in a 2009 Stormwater Annual report prepared by Milone & MacBroom Inc. April 9, stormwater samples were collected at six locations around town: Circlewood

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Giving back to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan

Allan and Judy Hall run a small family farm called Ferndale Berry Farm on Southington Road overlooking the Timberlin Golf Course in Berlin. The Halls have loved Berlin, farming their land, raising their family, and service to this country. Judy used to write Al

while he served in the Navy Seabees during Vietnam from 1967 to-1969. Her letters from home meant a lot to Al. Shortly after his return from Vietnam, Judy and Al were married and started raising their family in Berlin. The couple has two daughters, Jennifer and Alli-

up a lemonade stand with the proceeds going to support veterans’ housing needs. “Many of the troops coming home from the war are

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son, and five grandchildren. They believe it is important to give back to community, country and the veterans of today that are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. The Halls have scheduled a “pick-your-own blueberries” day, with the sale proceeds going to support the housing fund at the Rocky Hill Veterans’ Home for the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, for Saturday, July 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ferndale Berry Farm. Judy and Al’s grandchildren will also set

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Knife artist has sharp eye for quality and beauty Photo by Daniel Jackson

Knives are among the most ubiquitous tools in society — every home has a drawer full of them. Usually, knives are cheap factory pieces simply there to get the job done. Berlin artisan John Zembko makes knives a canvas to create beautiful art. Zembko crafts knives in his spare time from his home. For many years, he collected knives as a hobby, but as his business card reads, he now makes “Custom knives madeto order, your design or mine.” Ever since childhood, Zembko has collected knives. But then came the day when he wanted a knife he couldn’t

Artisan John Zembko displays some of his custommade knives.

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improve the molecular structure of the steel. After Zembko receives the heat-treated knives back from Texas, he then focuses on creating on aesthetic aspects of the knife. He puts on a handle, polishes the blade, and finishes the knife. Depending on the knife, the handle will be crafted from specific materials. Zembko likes to use exotic wood for his handles. However, he’ll also use other materials, depending on the use of the knife. For example, on tactical knives, he’ll use carbon fiber, or other tough, plastic materials. Overall, the process takes 20 to 30 hours to complete. Zembko can’t recall ever breaking one of his hand-

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back in the 1980s. A machinist by trade, Zembko decided to make the knife. Later, he was fortunate enough to meet Jimmy Lile, the man who’d made the “Rambo knife” for the movie. Zembko showed Lile a picture of the replicated knife he’d made. The old knife-maker encouraged him to keep up the good work, and Zembko has made knives ever since. The beauty of Zembko’s knives begins on the inside; the types of steel he uses are better quality than what is found on factory knives. One

steel, D2 tool-steel, was originally designed for tools which would cut through other steel. This steel is tough and isn’t good for mass production. After the knives are shaped, Zembko ships them to a company in Texas to be professionally heat-treated. Heat-treating is a critical step which rearranges the molecular structure of the steel to ensure the knife is strong and cuts well. He also has the blade cryogenically tempered, a technique heralding back to the time of the Vikings. “The Vikings would bury their swords in the snow over the winter,” Zembko said. “It made the blades cut better.” Today, heat-treatment freezes the knife to -305 degrees Farenheit to further

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these two major Indian holidays have become part of new traditions for family and friends in and around Berlin. “We felt they were missing out on Indian culture,” Pi Patel said of the Patels’ decision to bring more of that tradition into the Berlin home they share with three daughters ages 14, 15, and 16. The couple decided to begin with Holi, a religious holiday, that honors the triumph of good over evil, and that occurs in the spring. “We said, ‘Why not do a Holi festival just for the kids first?” Pi Patel said. The event would include throwing colored dye and balloons. But, when they hosted their first Berlin Holi, “the parents started playing, too. Now everyone plays,” Pi Patel said.

For the first time, this year after school ended, the family hosted another Holi party for their daughters’ American friends. During regular Holi, which has religious significance, only members of the Indian community are invited to the main event. There’s a dinner the night before and other festivities. At the first Berlin Holi, in 2004, the celebration used five pounds of color dye and 200 balloons. In 2010, that amount soared to 130 pounds of dye and 2,000 balloons. When the Patels first offered a Holi celebration, some of the children were more inclined to participate in Easter egg hunts, but once they tried Holi they were hooked. There is a significant Indian population in Berlin, enough to be considered the only statistically acknowledged minority in town. Patel is a common name among the Indian population and

there are over 20 Patel families in Berlin. However, Pi and Nikita Patel are not related to any of them. Nikita was a Patel before her marriage to Pi Patel, but their families were not related, either. Previously, the couple had lived in West Haven, North Haven and Wallingford, before moving to Berlin where they bought and operated the Little Village Motel on the Turnpike where they hosted Berlin’s first Holi. In 2008, they sold that establishment, but their children were adamant that they wanted to continue to live in Berlin. And friends asked, “‘You’re not going to stop doing Holi are you?’”, said Pi Patel. The Patels moved to Four Rod Road and hosted Holi at their home there, this year. They came to Berlin and found it a good community for their needs, on several

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Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gifts to the town touch everyone Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: Berlin would not be the town it is today without the vision and generousity of one resident, the late Marjorie Moore. While the list, of her gifts, below is extensive, it tells an incredible story, and there is no other way to fully illustrate her contributions to the community then to write them all down â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the scope is on such a grand-scale. Year after year Berlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life is improved. No matter who you are, if you live in Berlin, you have been a beneficiary. Large and small organizations have received a helping hand. Police, schools, fire and rescue, churches, youth groups, senior citizens and civic organizations have reaped the benefits. And so have projects in the arts, culture, beautification, history, as well as fun, leisure and recreation. The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Inc. began in 1957 upon the death of Marjorie Moore with $600,000. The trustees are: the minister of the Kensington Congregational Church; chair and vice chair of the Diaconate of the Kensington Congregational Church; and the Minister of the Kensington Methodist Church. The Bank of America administers the fund. Foundation members and advisors meet twice a year, in June and December, to decide on the distribution of grants. Initially, grants were made to nonprofit groups in Kensington. Over time, the scope has broadened to include the whole town and beyond. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Assistant Director Cathy Nelson provided the information. Nelson, an historian, has done extesnisve research on Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and her contributions to the community. The Marjorie Moore Foundation 1959: $12,378 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept., ambulance. 1960: $2,200 South Burying Ground improvements. 1961: $20,000 South Kensington Fire Dept. tanker; $10,000 Town of Berlin, purchase railroad pond for recreation (renamed Marjorie Moore pond). 1962: $23,854 South Kensington Fire Dept., renovate building; $70,000 Peck Memorial Library, building addition. 1963: $10,000 Peck Memorial Library books. 1964: $25 Connecticut Yankee Girl Scouts. 1965: $44,167 YMCA programs; $1,500 Lions Memorial Pool survey 1966: $11,199 YMCA programs; $12,500 Town of Berlin,

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Percival pool; $51,530 Lions Memorial Pool. 1967: $8,016 YMCA programs. 1968: $12,925 Kensington Fire Dept. ambulance; $27,845 YMCA purchase Georginni property. 1969: $9,583 YMCA programs; $21,607 Town of Berlin purchase Upson House 1970: $40,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. building fund; $25,000 Town of Berlin renovation of Upson House; $10,560 YMCA program. 1971: $8,000 YMCA programs; $45,000 Town of Berlin developTimberlin golf course. 1972: $10,000 YMCA programs; $5,000 Housing for the elderly seed money. 1973: $40,000 YMCA building fund. 1974: $18,200 YMCA programs; $6,000 Town of Berlin Upson House vinyl siding; $15,291 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. ambulance. 1975: $4,500 YMCA program subsidy; $11,489 YMCA Indian guide and princess program: $4,889 Town of Berlin Community Center gym mats; $2,951 Town of Berlin Upson House new roof; $3,750 McGee School band uniforms; $10,500 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. finish upstairs. 1976: $16,275 YMCA establish day care program; $37,722 Lions refurbish Memorial pool. 1977: $6,800 YMCA Indian guide and princess program; $8,500 West Lane Cemetery repair road; $3,165 Town of Berlin Upson House parking lot; $5,000 Peck Memorial Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian salary; $2,318 Junior League renovate room in Community Center 1978: $5,634 YMCA Indian guide and princess program; $8,031 YMCA cay care program develop play yard; $2,000 Peck Memorial Library hire building consultant; $5,000 Peck Memorial Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian salary; $5,000 Town of Berlin purchase senior center minibus; $34,150 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. purchase emergency vehicle; $15,000 Town of Berlin raze building and landscape Deming Park. 1979: $13,443 YMCA refurbish storage facilities; $5,634 YMCA Indian guide programs; $11,399 YMCA purchase gymnastic equipment; $3,050 YMCA Outdoor adventure program; $6,000 Peck Memorial Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian salary; $5,000 McGee PTO greenhouse; $60,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. -addition for ambulance building 1980-1981 $3,400 YMCA after school program; $950 transportation for music camp: $1,883 extended day care program; $1,250 Family life development program; $650 nature trail; $6,000 Peck Memorial Library Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian salary; $20,800 Town of Berlin mini bus; $20,000 Little League build concession at Griswold School; $12,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. ambulance building addition; $5,000 Town of Berlin Community Center equipment; $1,400 YMCA music camp; $1,250 child care program; $5,800 YMCA replace furnace; $9,000 YMCA purchase station wagon; $7,170 YMCA expand day care center kitchen; $3,400 YMCA program director module; $2,500 YMCA extended day care center; $3,800 YMCA after school clubs; $13,200 Sheldon Community Guidance Clinic,

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Legacy Continued from page 6 ipant of the Kensington Congregational Church. In 1887, Marjorie Moore graduated from the New Britain High School with honors. She began her career as a teacher for a private school in Hartford. Moore was one of the founding members of the local DAR, established in 1895. She traced her ancestry through her mother to Samuel Norton, her greatgrandfather. Marjorie Moore was active in the DAR project to clean-up Christian Lane Cemetery. There was a contest to find the largest boulder in town, which then was moved to the cemetery and inscribed with the names of the early families. In 1901, Moore, along with her father and uncle, were involved in the building of the

Peck Memorial Library on Main Street. While the Hotchkiss sisters donated the land and Henry Hart Peck donated the money to build the stone building, Moore was on the Board of Directors for 44 years and for 38 of those years she served as secretary. In 1907, after her father died, Marjorie was asked to finish his term as postmaster. She then went on to finish another term and retired in 1917. Later, she was briefly the librarian for the Peck Memorial Library, at least until she could convince someone else to take on the job. In 1910, Marjorie Moore bought a small parcel of land around the side and back of the library from the Hotchkiss sisters. This was her bird sanctuary. Marjorie had a lifelong love for nature and wildflowers. She loved to sit on the hillside to read and watch the birds. Several

Berlin residents remember having tea with Marjorie Moore in the bird sanctuary. Some of her watercolors may have been painted in the woods. In 1921, five church women met to sew bandages for veterans and layettes for newborns. Soon the group evolved to include cultural events with speakers, projects, musicals, etc. The Monday Night Club was founded with a motto of “friendship, culture and charity” — attributes that exemplify Marjorie Moore’s life. Moore was known for wearing hats: broad, flowered hats. She dressed simply, but was always refined and elegant. She didn’t like having her photo taken, complaining that she wasn’t dressed up enough. She was good at organization and getting things done. Although wealthy, she was never

one to flaunt her money. She was generous, but humble. Marjorie never married. Her only brother, Roswell Moore Jr., married Adeline Castle and had two stepdaughters. Roswell was the treasurer at the Waterbury Buckle Company with a reputation for efficiency and prosperity. Roswell died in 1930 while on a trip to Paris, France. Marjorie had cousins, but no other close relatives.

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Relay For Life of Berlin teams proved tough as the event surpassed its 2010 goal of $80,000. The 56 registered teams, which included 74 cancer survivors and more than 900 registered walkers, gathered in May at the Berlin Lions Club fairgrounds for the American Cancer Society’s fundraising event in the fight against cancer. “The 2010 Relay For Life of Berlin raised $98,000, which includes more than $6,100 in cash donations from corporate sponsors,” American Cancer Society Community Executive of Development Lynn Kipphut said. The Relay also benefited from $39,535 of in-kind goods and services, bringing the grand total to $137,535. In addition, the event’s growth over the last several years and the support from the town gave Relay For Life of Berlin an added distinc-

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Family helped

To the editor: My family and I wanted to extend our gratitude to the many members of our community who stopped to assist and render first-aid to my wife and two children who were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on a recent Saturday evening on the Chamberlain Highway. I first received a cell phone call from someone who had stopped at the scene and he informed me of what occurred and where it had taken place, I arrived on the scene within minutes and found several other bystanders talking with and calming my wife as well as rendering first aid and preventing further injury to my children. My wife and children were still in the vehicle and these members of the community, whom I do not have any names, took the time to stop and assist and do whatever was necessary to make a traumatic experience less frightening for my

family as they waited to be removed from the wreckage. At a time when we read editorials of Republicans vs. Democrats, or citizens for and against a renovated school or citizens upset with fan behavior at sporting events, or parents upset with volunteer coaches in our sports programs, I am happy to know that no matter what complaints the citizens in our town air in the media, when it comes to helping a complete stranger, many will take it upon themselves and do what they hope someone would do for their family in the same situation. I want to express my thanks to these anonymous bystanders as well as the Berlin police and fire departments and Hunter’s Ambulance Service whom also acted in a calm professional manner. John and Dorothy Carlone and family Kensington

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To the editor: The Berlin Historical Society would like to thank all who participated in the Memory Lane House Tour and Strawberry Shortcake Social on Sunday, June 27. Don DiMugno was so generous to open his home for this benefit event and to spend the afternoon talking about his Americana collection with visitors. The volunteers from UpBeat were so enthusiastic and helpful. We could not have done the event without them. We also want to thank Winnie Cheng, a professional baker, who donated her time to make the delicious shortcakes from scratch. The members of the society knocked themselves out to make this event special, from the 50s decorations to the preparation of homemade shortcakes, strawberries and cream. We wanted all to have an authentic experience.

Finding Nemo, finding myself, keeping my dreams

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Thursday, July 8 Parks & Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 12 Economic Development, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

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Historic District, Town Hall Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 Conservation Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village, 5 p.m. CONTACT US Advertising: ........................(860) 828-6942 advertising@berlincitizen.com News and Sports: ...............(860) 828-6942 news@berlincitizen.com sports@berlincitizen.com Fax: .......................................(860) 829-5733 Marketplace:.......................(877) 238-1953 Published every Thursday. Delivered by mail to all of the homes and businesses in the two ZIP codes serving Berlin – 06037 and 06023. The Berlin Citizen is published by the Record-Journal Publishing Co. General Manager – Michael F. Killian

By Maggie Doyle (Exemplary written pieces by Berlin High School graduating seniors are recognized by the school district each year in a collection called Portfolios of Distinction. The following is from that collection; a college essay by Maggie Doyle.) If I had to compare myself to any character in fiction, it would be Nemo from the Disney animated movie, Finding Nemo. In the movie, Nemo is a young clownfish, born with a birth defect of a small fin. This small fin prevents him from being able to keep up with his fellow fish. For most individuals, a problem like this would defeat them. However, Nemo never lets his handicap limit his spirit. Known as the tiny fish with the big dreams, he makes it his goal to live up to that name. Whether the struggle he faced was mental or physical, he never let his small fin beat him. I would compare myself to Nemo because in the fall of 2005, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. In com-

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paring myself to Nemo, I see that he wanted to go school and explore the vast ocean that awaited him. However, he knew that he would have to work harder to reach those goals, in my case, I have dreamt of going to an excellent college that would open countless doors for my future. When I learned that I suffered from epilepsy, I knew that I could not let it get in the way of my aspirations for the future. Before 2005, academics were my passion. For many years, it all came easy to me and I excelled at what was presented to me. No matter what the subject material or its difficulty was, I would meet my teacher’s challenges with ease. At that time, I classified a challenge as having to spend a little extra time on an assignment. I was learning at such a quicker pace than my classmates that my teachers had to work to fry and keep me occupied. It was not until my diagnosis that I finally understood what a true challenge was — living with epilepsy. When I was diagnosed with epilepsy, many things changed in my life. The largest change centered on my confidence and approach to schoolwork. The strong side effects of the medication I was taking began to affect my schoolwork. Homework took longer, and I had trouble even completing it; this caused my grades to decline. Compared to my prior school practices, it wouldtake a lot more to be at the top. I felt defeated. Everything that I knew about myself had changed and I could not see a solution. All I could think of was ‘Why me? I had worked hard, so why did something like this have to happen?’ In my eyes, it was unfair. See Student, next page

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All Americana youth

Letters Continued from page 12 The event was a great way for young and old to spend a summer afternoon bonding over a exceptional collection of memorabilia. Thanks to all who attended. We got the feeling you enjoyed the afternoon as much as we did. Lorraine Stub Berlin Historical Society

The best

Upbeat helped out at the June 27 Memory Lane House Tour of Don DiMugno’s Americana House and Gardens. The tour was sponsored by the Berlin Historical Society. Pictured are: DiMugno, left, with Upbeat volunteers: Jennifer Flannery, Jess Bosco, Nick Crenella, Caitlyn Budnick, Jimmy Nolan, Carley Calafiore

Berlin to host “Feed my Starving Children” event

Berlin has been chosen to host the first Central Connecticut MobilePack Event for the national, non-profit Feed My Starving Children. The event, scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28, will include volunteers (age 5 and up) from local businesses, civic organizations and churches who will pack more than 150,000 meals to feed starving children in 60 countries around the world. Dozens of organizations from Berlin and surrounding towns have shown their support by raising $12,000 toward the goal of $17,000 and

Student Continued from page 12

In the movie Finding Nemo, there is a scene shortly after Nemo is taken from his home in the ocean and put into a dentist’s fish tank. The rest of the fish in the tank are looking to escape, and Nemo is their only way out because of his size. When Nemo hears of this, his first response is ‘I can’t. I have a bad fin’. But then, when he learns that this is his only chance of returning home, his opinion changes, in my situation,

committing teams of volunteers. For more information, visit http://www.bethanycovenant.org/fmscconnecticut or call 860-828-3637.

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The Berlin Farmer’s Market, a producer only market, is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 30 at the American Legion on the corner of Massirio Drive and Porters Pass. The market features farmers, producers, food vendors and artisans selling what they’ve grown or made in Connecticut. The Market Welcome Tent offers healthy recipe cards, community information, ar-

right after the diagnosis, all I could think about was how nothing was going to be the same. For a short time, I let myself be defined by my disorder. I could not see that I was still the same person. But when I learned that many people with epilepsy cannot control their seizures with medication, I began to think about how lucky I was compared to them. My seizures are well controlled with daily medication. I had been bitter that I was doing poorly in school, but I started to feel differently when I read that some kids cannot

teers are always welcome at the Welcome Tent and are needed to oversee the Kids’ Play Area on Saturday, July For more information, contact the Chamber at (860) 8291033 or James Roby at (860) 828-5548.

To the editor: On June 11 the Hubbard Elementary School held its annual talent show for faculty and staff, friends, family and students. The acts were great. I would like to thank Ms. Atwood and Mr. Maule who made the show the best. I would also like to thank Dylan Freidman and Nick Mazza for hosting throughout the talent show. I think they made it even more creative with the way they said their script. My last thank you is to Mark Bosse, the announcer for the diva skit. He made it even funnier. Thank you very much to all those people. It wouldn’t have been a success without you. Great job to everybody in the talent show. You guys did a great job. Katie Scalora Berlin

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To the editor: This is my personal thanks to the patrons, in and out of state, and the town of Berlin residents who have supported Timberlin Golf Course over the past 40 years. I also wish to thank the workers, both men and women: blue collar, summer help, starters, rangers and seasonal workers and their families for all they have endured over the years, including odd work hours and extreme weather conditions. Keep up the good work and know that without your dedication the course would not have received the high praise and recognition it has earned from various organizations through the years. For just shy of 40 years, until my termination earlier this year due to the reorganization of Timberlin Golf Course, I served the patrons of the golf course in many different capacities, including equipment operator, assistant greens keeper, acting superintendent and foreman. To all the patrons and employees that I have enjoyed seeing or working with on the golf course, know that you have had a huge impact on my life. Thanks for the memories! Alan Beckley Southington

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go to school because their episodes are unmanageable. At that point, just in the way I had thought ‘Why me?’, I started to think ‘Why not me?’ This unfortunate event could be used as a learning experience. I knew that I had a lot of potential, like when I was younger. I had the support system and motivation to achieve anything I dreamed. I now understood how much fortune and opportunity I had in my life, despite having epilepsy. I started out with big dreams of academic success and like Nemo, I could not let

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a small drawback stop me from pursuing them. When I started school, I realized that I liked doing well because I liked the way it made me feel. If I wanted to keep feeling good about myself, I needed to keep my grades up. After my diagnosis, I could no longer approach my studies the relaxed way I had done before; I now had to work hard to maintain my good grades. No matter what happens next, I can see that having epilepsy has contributed positively to my life. It has turned me into a more hard-

working and compassionate young woman. I have high hopes for my academic career, just like I did before the fall of 2005, but with these newfound attributes, I will be able to accomplish my aspirations. Now, four years later, I can see that Nemo is an inspiration to anyone who has ever felt powerless due to a disability. His story has shown me that it is possible to have big dreams for the future, even when something has the ability to hold you back.

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How you can help save a precious resource — water

maintenance. The following pamphlets are avail- shellfish beds. Drive,Wildemere Road, Town — Managing Your Clean Waters — able to residents at the public works Hall Drive, Vincent Drive, Household Chemidepartment at Town Hall. A sample of Starting in Your Old Brickyard Lane and cals the information contained in those Home and Yard Woodlawn Road; representCorrosive, flamma(The following pamphlets is included below; the fact ing residential, commercial ble, reactive, toxic and sheets themselves contain extensive three items are from a and industrial sites. This is more — household details on the topics. More informa- collaboration of the the fifth year the town has products are potentialSea tion on this topic is available at the Connecticut participated in this project. ly haszardous to peostate’s Department of Environmental Grant Extension ProThe report also outlines exple, animals and the gram and the UniverProtection website. tensive measures officials environment. You can The Backyard Stream Guide — sity of Connecticut Cohave taken in an effort to help protect yoursel, operative Extension for streamside landowners along raise public awareness of the your family and your the Mattabesset watershed (From System’s NEMO Proenvironmental issues facing community. Learn how ject.) the Middlesex County Soil & Water the watershed. Stormwater to make your own non — Caring for your Conervation District Inc.) run-off can bring unwanted or low toxic household This includes properties along Septic System chemicals and bacteria into cleaners — it’s easy When you flush Stocking Brook, Hatchery Brook, streams, ponds, and so on, uland “recipes” are inyour toilet or pour Belcher Brook and Spruce Brook. timately, ending up in the cluded! something down your Tips on how to maintain your yard Long Island Sound and affect— Integrated Pest to protect your backyard stream. For drain, do you know ing wetlands there. Management example, limit the use of lawn fertiliz- where it goes? “We’re trying to be proIPM is a decisionIn Connecticut, er and pesticides. Use native plants for gressive in our efforts to edulandscaping and don’t dump anything nearly 40 percent of A section of the town’s ed- making process that cate the public,” said Art Siuses biological, chemihomes use a form of into nearby storm drains. ucational display about monian director of public cal and cultural pracon-site sewage disposProper Pet Waste Disposal works. “People that care stormwater. tice to manage pest How to get rid of dog and cat waste al. about the environment do Improper use of septic systems has problems…in a way that minimizes easily. “Dog poop left on the street or look at this.” Simonian said lawn does not just go away or fertilize been shown to contribute to contami- risks to human health, society and the residents in the southwest the grass. The bacteria in dog waste is nation of groundwater by toxic chemi- environment. part of town are, for the most This consists, inpart, of using natuoften washed down storm cals. Certain components of waste — part, on well water and typidrains…into lakes and streams…and which you can learn to reduce — can rally occurring predators, parasites cally are aware of the ways lead to the pollution of drinking water and pathogens to manage pests. For can travel for miles in water.” water quality can be impactA day’s waste from one large dog supplies and also ponds, streams and example, lady beetles can help reduce ed. The stormwater camaphid populations before they cause can contain 7.8 billion fecal coliform estuaries. paign is also working to get Includes a record-keeping sheet for plant damage. bacteria, enough to close 15 acres of municipal officials atuned to the issues and Simonian said shows up,” Simonian said. town hall. Recreation on the making sure it serves as a the watershed. the town is working with the While progress is being The origin of this often turns river is another way people model for good techniques Berlin Chamber of Comout to be bird or animal feces. learn to appreciate this re- when it comes to preserving merce to get more businesses made in many areas, E. coli Simple remedies, such as dis- source and canoeing and water quality. “We try to levels remain a concern. to look at techniques they can “It’s the biggest thing that posing of pet waste properly kayaking the river is encour- make changes,” Simonian use to lessen their impact on and installing low fencing aged. said. He explained the town around waterways, to deter Eagle Scout participants is taking a leadership role in geese, can help. labeled about 500 catch Water was tested for a basins noting that the basins modeling a “green” apnumber of other contami- were part of a system that proach to maintenance. 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Thursday, July 8, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen 2009 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Kensington Fire District Kensington, CT PWSID CT0070011 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009 LEGAL NOTICE We’re pleased to present to you our Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report. This report, a requirement of the 1996 amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act, is designed to inform you about the quality of water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.

Water Source Our water source consists of a consecutive supply from the New Britain Water Department, New Britain, CT. Our daily water production averages around 475,000 gallons, with an estimated yearly withdrawal of 173,439,000 gallons. We maintain approximately 44 miles of water main and our system serves a population of 9,180 residents and maintains 3,080 service connections. Our certified lab is New Britain Water Laboratory. Since we purchase our water from the New Britain Water Department, we are not required to treat our water. Over the past year we have completed some improvements to our system. They consisted of replacing ten of our older fire hydrants. We also began installing a radio-read metering system. Some future improvements will include the replacement of the Everett Street, Fairview Drive, and Mattabassett Street water mains, and additional radio read meters. We have meetings every Monday at 6 pm at 947 Farmington Ave. (rear), Kensington, CT 06037. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water system, please contact Daniel McKeon, Superintendent, at mailing address PO Box 2, Kensington, CT 06037 or telephone 860-828-9781. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water system.

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

Water Quality Kensington Fire District routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table shows any detection resulting from our monitoring for the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2009. It’s important to remember that the presence of these contaminants does not necessarily pose a health risk. The sources of drinking water include rivers, lakes, ponds and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from human or animal activity. All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturally occurring or man made. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

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

TEST RESULTS Unless otherwise noted, testing was done in 2009. Contaminant

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Unit Measurement

MCLG

MCL

Likely Source of Contamination

0 positive

Highest monthly # of positive samples

Total Organic Carbon (2006)

2.01

ppm

Turbidity (9/14/09)

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1.413

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N/A

Naturally present in the environment

ntu

N/A

Soil runoff

pCi/L

Naturally occurring radioactivity in bedrock

Radioactive Contaminants Combined Radium (2006)

RAA=23.13 (9.23-43.10)

ppb

By-product of drinking water chlorination

Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) Data** Contaminant

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

Likely Source of Contamination

HAA5 RAA=7.18 [Total Haloacetic Acids] ppb By-product of drinking water chlorination (2.6-12.0) (2008) TTHM RAA = 30.68 ppb [Total Trihalomethanes] By-product of drinking water chlorination (8.1-48.0) (2008) **In 2007, under the EPA Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) our water system was required to conduct an Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE). The IDSE is a one-time evaluation to determine the levels of disinfection byproducts (TTHM & HAA) in the distribution system for future requlations. Disinfection byproducts are the result of the disinfection of your drinking water. They form when the disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic matter in the water. The IDSE data was not used for compliance purposes by the CT Department of Public Health-Drinking Water Section, and test results were not required to meet the MCL of 60 ppb for HAA and 80 ppb for TTHM.

Unregulated Contaminants (contaminants with a health advisory) Contaminant Sulfate (2006)

Level Detected

Unit Measurement

DWEL

Likely Source of Contamination

5.62

ppm

250

Erosion of natural deposits, urban storm runoff

Note: The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Not all contaminants are tested for every year due to monitoring waivers and therefore we must use the most recent round of sampling. Some of our data is more than one year old, however, it is limited to no older than 5 years. Units: Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Micrograms per Liter (ug/l) - a measure of radioactivity in water. Millirems per year (mrem/year) - a measure of radiation absorbed by the water. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) - nephelometric turbidity unit is a measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person. Definitions: Action Level (AL) - The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. Treatment Technique (TT) - A treatment technique is a required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Million Fibers per Liter (MFL) - Million fibers per liter is a measure of the presence of asbestos fibers that are longer than 10 micrometers. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (DWEL) - A lifetime exposure concentration protective of adverse, non-cancer health effects, that assumes all of the exposure to a contaminant is from a drinking water source. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) - The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) - The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Running Annual Average (RAA) - The average of all monthly or quarterly samples for the last year at all sample locations. Non Detect (ND) - The contaminant was not detected. Not Applicable, Not Established (N/A) IMPORTANT INFORMATION Lead - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits. Health Effects Statement: Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure. Copper - Major Sources in Drinking Water: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Health Effects Statement: Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could, suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal doctor. Arsenic: The U.S. EPA adopted the new MCL standard of 10 ppb in October 2001. Water systems must meet this new standard by January 2006. Fluoride: Fluoride levels must be maintained between 1-2 ppm, for those water systems that fluoridate the water. Lead/Copper: Action levels are measured at consumer’s tap. 90% of the test must be equal to or below the action level; therefore, the listed results above have been calculated and are listed as the 90th percentile. Total Coliform Bacteria - Reported as the highest monthly number of positive samples, for water systems that take <40 samples per month. Coliforms are bacteria which are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful bacteria may be present. Our tests have all been negative. TTHM/HAA5: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) and Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) are formed as a by-product of drinking water chlorination. This chemical reaction occurs when chlorine combines with naturally occurring organic matter in water. Turbidity: Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

Microbiological Contaminants Total Coliform Bacteria

Inorganic Contaminants Arsenic (2006)

0.40

ppb

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

Barium (2006)

0.009

ppm

Erosion of natural deposits

Copper* (2006) Fluoride (2006)

0.049

ppm

1.3

1.04

ppm

AL=1.3 Corrosion of household plumbing systems 4

Erosion of natural deposits

Lead* ppb AL=15 Corrosion of household plumbing systems N 0 12.80 (2006) *=Reported results are the 90th percentile value (the value that 90% of all samples are less than). Disinfection By-Products Chlorine MRDLG= MRDL= Water additive used to control microbes ppm N RAA=0.756 (2009) (0.0-1.8) 4 4 HAA5 By-product of drinking water chlorination ppb [Total Haloacetic Acids] N RAA=5.68 0 60 (1.20-10.30) (2008)

For most people, the health benefits of drinking plenty of water outweigh any possible health risk from these contaminants. However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for thirty (30) seconds to two (2) minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at httlp://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Water Conservation Tips Water conservation measures are an important first step in protecting our water supply. Such measures not only save the supply of our source water, but can also save you money by reducing your water bill. Water is a limited resource so it is vital that we all work together to maintain it and use it wisely. Here are a few tips you can follow to help conserve. Additional information on water conservation may be obtained by accessing EPA’s “Water Use Efficiency Program” webpage: http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/index.htm: • Check for leaky toilets (put a drop of food coloring in the tank, let it sit, if the water in the bowl turns color, you have a leak). A leaking faucet or toilet can dribble away thousands of gallons of water a year. • Consider replacing your 5-gallon per flush toilet with an efficient 1.6 gallon per flush unit. This will permanently cut your water consumption by 25%. • Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines. Rinse all hand-washed dishes at once. • Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, or shaving. • Store a jug of ice water in the refrigerator for a cold drink. • Water lawn and plants in the early morning or evening hours to avoid excess evaporation. Don’t water on a windy, rainy or very hot day. • Water shrubs and gardens using a slow trickle around the roots. A slow soaking encourages deep root growth, reduces leaf burn or mildew and prevents water loss. Select low-water demanding plants that provide an attractive landscape without high water use. • Apply mulch around flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees to reduce evaporation, promote plant growth and control weeds. Shrubs and ground covers require less maintenance, less water and provide year-round greenery. • Be sure that your hose has a shut-off nozzle. Hoses without a nozzle can spout 10 gallons more per minute. • When washing your car, wet it quickly, turn on the spray, wash it with soapy water from the bucket, rinse quickly. • Be sure sprinklers water only your lawn, not the pavement. • Never use the hose to clean debris off your driveway. Use a broom. • Rinse other items, such as bicycles or trash, on the lawn to give your grass an extra drink. We, at Kensington Fire District, work hard to provide top quality water to every tap. Water is a limited resource so it is vital that we all work together to maintain it and use it wisely. We ask that all our customers help us protect and preserve our drinking water resources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future. Please contact us with any questions. Thank you for working together for safe drinking water.

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Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

TTHM [Total Trihalomethanes] (2008)

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 8, 2010 BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION POTABLE WATER CONFIDENCE REPORT JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009

For over thirty (30) years, the Berlin Water Control Commission has provided the residents of Berlin, Connecticut with a safe, palatable supply of drinking water. This bulletin has been prepared to provide the approximately 2,416 residential, commercial and industrial customers of this supply with the confidence that the water they consume meets and, in most cases, exceeds all State and Federal requirements for drinking water. The Berlin Water Control Commission was established in 1966. During the period extending from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, it sold Five Hundred Forty-Seven Million, Six Hundred Eighty-Five thousand (547,685,000) gallons of water to its residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Berlin Water Control Commission produced 54% (295,600,000 gallons) of its water needs and purchased 44% (239,800,000) from the New Britain Water Department and 2% (12,285,000 gallons) from the Cromwell Interconnection. This report covers that portion of the supply originating from wells owned and operated by the Commission. Reports on those portions of the supply provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Fire District can be provided upon request. The Berlin Water Control Commission supply, excluding that provided by the New Britain Water Department and the Cromwell Interconnection, comes from two (2) sources: ELTON Well #1A; and ELTON Well #2A. A third (3rd) well, Swede Pond: Production Well #2, installed in 1973 (a well with a depth of 92 feet and a capacity of 550 gallons per minute) was replaced by Well #2A in 1996. ELTON Well #1 was installed in 1973 and rehabilitated in 1994 and 1997; Well #1 was replaced in 1998 and reclassified as Well #1A. ELTON Well #2A (with a depth of 95 feet and a production of 350 gallons per minute, as stated above) was placed in service in 1996. Water from ELTON Wells #1A and #2A are blended together prior to entering the distribution system. As required by the Connecticut State Department of Health, the Berlin Water Control Commission has to have two tradesmen classified as Treatment Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. The Water Control Commission has two tradesmen classified as Distribution Operators Class 1 and one tradesman classified as Class 2. Monthly testing of the water supplied by the Berlin Water Control Commission has shown that the water has met or exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety. The following tables summarize the analytical results of water samples taken from various locations within the distribution system. As shown, other than trihalomethanes (produced by chlorination), the only organic chemical detected in any of the samples was Trichloroethene, detected in a very low concentration in water taken from Well #1A. A study conducted for the Berlin Water Control Commission by a private company, Geological Services, Inc., found that the railroad was responsible for the contamination. It is important to note that this level is well below recommended limits and presents no known health hazard. Table I and II also lists all of the contaminants that were detected during the 2009 sampling season. Although all were well below Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), the following lists their significance and possible reasons: Barium: Barium in a water supply can result from the discharge of drilling or metal refining wastes or, as is most likely in this case, from the erosion of natural deposits. Drinking Water containing Barium in excess of the MCL for many years may cause an increase in blood pressure. Chlorides in potable water can result from sewage contamination or contaminants by industrial waste or, as in most cases, at low levels, from erosion of natural deposits. Chromium can result from discharges from pulp or steel mills, as well as erosion of natural deposits. Some people consuming water-containing chromium well in excess of the MCL may develop an allergic dermatitis. Copper: Copper can result from corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. Copper is an essential nutrient, but some people who drink water-containing copper in excess of the action level over a relatively short amount of time could experience gastrointestinal distress. Some people who drink water-containing copper in excess of the action level over many years could suffer liver or kidney damage. People with Wilson’s Disease should consult their personal physician. Fluorides can arise in a water supply from fertilizer, discharge from aluminum factories, or erosion of natural deposits. It is also added, as in this case here, to promote strong teeth. Some people who drink water containing Fluoride in excess of the MCL, over many years, could contract bone disease including pain and tenderness of the bones. Children may experience mottled teeth. Haloacetic Acids are formed as a result of chlorine, used in the disinfection process, reacting with natural occurring organic acids. Levels well above the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) may cause cancer. Nitrate Nitrogen can enter potable water as runoff from fertilizers or, as in most cases, from erosion of natural deposits. High concentrations, in excess of 9 parts per million (ppm) may cause a condition known as Methemoglobinemia when given to very young infants. It can also be transmitted to infants by nursing mothers who have consumed the water. Radioactivity emitted in the form of Alpha and Beta radiation results, occurs most frequently from the erosion of natural deposits. Beta activity can also occur from the decay of man-made radioactive elements. • Beta/photon emitters: Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit forms of radiation known as photons and beta radiation. Some people who drink water containing beta and photon emitters in excess of the MCL, over many years, may have an increased risk of getting cancer. • Alpha emitters: Certain minerals are radioactive and may emit a form of radiation known as alpha radiation. Some people who drink water containing alpha emitters in excess of the MCL, over many years, may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Radon occurs naturally in rock formations. Breathing air-containing radon may cause lung cancer. Radon Guidelines for Drinking Water: Currently, the State of Connecticut recommends that actions be taken to reduce water radon levels of 5,000 pCi/L or higher. Before taking any corrective action to reduce radon levels, at least one additional measurement should be taken to confirm if radon in the water exceeds the 5,000 pCi/L guideline. EPA to Adopt Water Radon Standard: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently considering a maximum concentration limit between 300 pCi/L and 1,000 pCi/L for public water. Additional information on the health risks from radon in water can be obtained from the State of Connecticut’s Radiation Control Program. Trichloroethene. Some people who drink water containing Trichloroethylene in excess of the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) over many years could experience problems with their liver, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Trihalomethanes are a chlorination by-product. Some people who consume water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL may, over a number of years, experience problems with liver, kidneys, or central nervous system and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. It is monitored because it is a good indicator of water quality. High turbidity levels can also hinder the effectiveness of disinfection. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

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Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or resulting from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.

Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establishes limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-7491). However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

WATER CONSERVATION: Water is our most valuable natural resource. It is essential for life as we know it. Although we in the Northeast have been blessed with, at least until now, what appears to be an unlimited supply of pure, safe drinking water, the preservation of this valuable resource is the responsibility of all. Following are just a few of the many steps that we can all take to prevent the waste and, perhaps loss, of this most valuable gift: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Detect and repair leaky faucets and toilets. Install water-efficient showers and dish-and/or-clothes washers. Limit the time spent in showering. Water lawns and gardens only when needed, and then only early (or late) in the day to prevent water loss by evaporation during the hot period of the day. Add mulch when possible to prevent evaporation. 5. Wash automobiles only when absolutely necessary. 6. Do not leave water running when shampooing or brushing one’s teeth. If we all take these steps as well as any others that you may think of, we will be able to assure ourselves and future generations of a safe, potable drinking water supply for many years to come. Continuous monitoring is also being carried out to provide further protection for our consumers. The Berlin Water Control Commission is proud to offer this report to its customers; and to report that all of the State and Federal requirements for Public Water have not only met but, in most cases, exceeded every standard set by the State and Federal Agencies for quality and safety.

Please Note: The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health has performed an assessment of our drinking water sources. The completed assessment report is available for access on the Drinking Water Division’s web site: address of: www.dph.state.ct.us/BRS/Water/DWD.btm If you have any questions concerning the Berlin Water Control Commission and the water that it supplies, please contact Larry DeAntonio of the Public Health Dept. in Berlin, at (860) 828-7014, Mr. DeAntonio will be most happy to answer any questions that you may have, or supply you with any additional information you may need.

BERLIN WATER CONTROL COMMISSION BY: Larry DeAntonio TABLE I REGULATED COMPONENTS

___Test Results___ Regulated Component

Maximum Contaminant Level

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal

(MCL)

(MCLG)

Coliform Bacteria <5% Positive; no more than 1 Positive per Month 15 Color Units 5 10 mg/L 1 mg/L

Color Turbidity Nitrate Nitrite

Component Barium * Chromium * Fluoride *

Range

Average

0 per 100 Ml

Absent to Absent

Absent

0 Color Units 0 10 mg/L 1 mg/L

0 to 12 0.04 to 227 -------

0 0.19 1.45 <0.003

Maximum Maximum Contaminant Contaminant Level Goal Level (MCL) (MCLG) 2.0 mg/L 2 mg/L 0.10 mg/L 0.00 mg/L 4 mg/L 4 mg/L

Range

Result

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0.25 0.001 0.80

Range Copper Lead Trichloroethene Haloacetic Acids=HHA5s (Disinfection By-Products) Total Trihalomethanes Radioactivity: • Gross Alpha activity • Gross Beta activity • Radium 226 • Radium 228 • Uranium

1.3 mg/L 0.015 mg/L 0.005 mg/L 0.06 mg/L

1.3 mg/L 0.000 mg/L 0.000 mg/L 0.000 mg/L

<0.02 <0.001 to 0.002 <0.0005 to 0.0024 0.001 to 0.0420 mg/L

<0.02 mg/L <0.001 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 0.0032 mg/L

0.100 mg/L

0.000 mg/L

0.0024 to 0.420 mg/L

0.01125

1.0 to 1.0

1.0 ND <3 ±1.0 pCi/L

15 pCi/L 50 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 5 pCi/L 30 UG/L

0 0 0 0 0

pCi/L pCi/L pCi/L pCi/L UG/L

Not Required

ND <1 ± 0.07 pCi/L ND <1 ± 1.23 pCi/L ND <1 UG/L

* = Single Sampling received in 2006, the last Reporting Period for this component.

Abbreviations Used in This Chart: < mg/L

= =

Less Than milligrams per liter

ND pCi/L

= =

None Detected Picocuries per Liter

UG/L = micrograms per Liter

TABLE II UNREGULATED COMPONENTS

___TEST RESULTS___ Unregulated Component pH Chloride (mg/L) Hardness (mg/L) Manganese (mg/L) Radon (pCi/L) Sodium (mg/L) Sulfate (mg/L)

RANGE 7.5 to 9.7 * * ** *** * *

* = Single Sample tested in 2007 ** = Single Sampling received in 2005, the last Reporting Period for this component. *** = Single Sampling received in 2004, the last Reporting Period for this component. Abbreviations Used in This Chart: <=Less Than mg/L = milligrams per liter

pCi/L = Picocuries per Liter

AVERAGE 8.46 11 mg/L 1.07 mg/L 0.03 mg/L 2.82 pCi/L 18.2 mg/L 42 mg/L

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, July 8, 2010

Dauphin living a dream with the Nightmare By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

For the most part, football cheerleaders scatter — often times shrieking — when the action on the field spills over onto the sideline. But not Ana Dauphin. Dauphin grew up playing tackle football with the boys in the neighborhood, and fell in love with the physicality of the sport, the challenge it provided. Years later, the former Berlin High School cheerleader is still passionate about the game. Dauphin now tests her skills as a member of the New England Nightmare, a full-contact women’s football team based in Connecticut. The Nightmare, a member of the 41-team Women’s Football Alliance, a nationwide league, wrapped up their inaugural season last month. “When people hear that I play football, most people don’t believe me, because I’m quite girly,” said Dauphin, 18, a Central Connecticut State University student. Dauphin’s mom, Leslie Sanborn, has experienced similar responses regarding her daughter’s favorite sport. “I’ve had many people tell me that she’s too pretty to play football,” said Sanborn, “and my comment is that ‘she may be pretty, but she’s a beast on the field.’” Dauphin is a wide receiver and defensive back for the Nightmare, who play their home games at Dillon Stadium in Hartford. A modest 5-foot-3 and 150 pounds, Dauphin lined up against women in the 200- to 300-, even 400-pound range this season. Despite being young and outsized, she hung tough. “Most of my team didn’t think I would stick with it, because I was this little cheerleader coming in,”

Berlin High School Class of 2009 alumnus Ana Dauphin, a former cheerleader, now plays full-contact football. Dauphin said. “But I really loved to play, and stuck with it even when I bruised my sternum in a game.” The Nightmare ended the year with a mark of 2-6. As a youngster, Dauphin wanted to play football for the Berlin Bears, but her mom wouldn’t allow it. So, to stay close to the game, Dauphin opted to take up cheerleading. She continued her cheer career at BHS, and also competed in track and field. But Dauphin never forgot the fun she had playing football as a kid, and as a college freshman jumped at the chance to compete in a powder puff football game at CCSU. There, she caught the attention of some New England Nightmare players, who invited her to practice with the team. “When I went to my first practice I was a little nervous because some of the girls were quite intimidating,” Dauphin conceded. “But it wasn’t long until they had given me a nickname — Spirit — and it was like I’d always See Dauphin, page 19

Photos by Matt Leidemer, Joseph A. Zebzda

Top left: Alexys Vazquez had a big year for the BHS girls basketball team, which earned the 2010 Central Connecticut Conference South Division title. Below: The BHS cheerleaders claimed the 2010 CCC South championship. Top right: BHS’s Mason Powers, in red, was the No. 1 seed at 215 pounds at the 2010 CIAC Class M state tournament.

Records fell, champions crowned last winter By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Citizen continues our look back at the year in sports at Berlin High School, a year in which history was made, champions were crowned, new coaches emerged and records were set. This week, the winter season … Led by its senior contingent, the BHS girls basketball team claimed the Central Connecticut South Division championship and rolled up a record of 22-3. The Lady Redcoats’ magical winter came to an end in the semifinals of the CIAC Class L state tournament as the locals fell to Hillhouse, 54-47.

During the season, senior Katelyn Zarotney became just the sixth BHS girls basketball player to reach the 1,000-point plateau. Zarotney went on to become the program’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing 1989 graduate Tamilyn Borkowski (1,176). Under the direction of first-year coach Mike Veneziano, the BHS boys basketball team posted a record of 12-10. The Redcoats fell to Weaver, 57-54, in the opening round of the CIAC Class L state tournament. In just its second year in existence, the Newington-BHS ice hockey team See Records, next page

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Records Continued from page 17 claimed both the Central Connecticut Conference South Division regular season and tournament titles. The local co-op lost to Northwest Catholic, 2-1 in doubleovertime, in the quarterfinals of the CIAC Division III state tournament. Hurt by low numbers, the BHS wrestling team had a so-so regular season and fin-

ished ninth in the CIAC Class M state tournament. Berlin junior Mason Powers manufactured a regular season record of 28-2, and earned the No. 1 seed in the Class M tournament at 215 pounds. He went on to finish second at the event. Teammate Jack Banks, a senior, collected his 100th career victory during the season. Powered by senior Andrew Thurston and junior Kevin Kozikowski, the BHS

boys swim team claimed the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championship. The Redcoats, who broke several school records during the season, finished 10th at the CIAC Class M state meet. Paced by senior Nikki Kureczka, the BHS girls indoor track and field team finished second at the Central Connecticut Conference South Division championships and seventh at the CIAC Class M state meet. On the boys side, BHS placed fourth at the CCC South meet and landed in 29th place in Class M. The BHS cheerleaders claimed the Central Connecticut Conference South Division title and went on to place sixth in the Class M competition. Also … The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame held its inaugural induction dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell. A sellout crowd of more that 300 attended. The Hall of Fame Class of 2010 was Richard Patterson, Victor Baccaro, Phil Tinsley, Anthony Legnani, Henry

What a day Alex Dumas, of Berlin, was “junior caddy” for his uncle, Dr. Paul Bociarelli, and PGA Tour professional Charley Hoffman, at the 2010 Travelers Championship at River Highlands in Cromwell. Mora, Gary Waslewski, Paul Baretta, Pam Wallace, Deb Larson, Robyn Trevethan, Adam Salina and Edward Hrubiec. Also inducted into the Hall were coaches Don Bates and Bill Gibney and assistant coaches Art Kevorkian Sr. and Roy Fabian … BHS’s student cheering section, the Red Sea, came under attack for possibly going overboard in their support of the BHS boys basketball team in a game against Plainville … It was an-

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nounced that boys lacrosse earned official club status at BHS … BHS senior David Campagna was selected to receive the Northern Connecticut Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s ScholarAthlete Award. BHS’s John Capodice was named Northern Connecticut Chapter of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s Coach of the Year … The CIAC Golf Committee looked at the possibility of moving either, or both, the boys and girls golf season from the spring to the fall. In the end, the decision was made to keep golf season where it is … The CIAC Board of Control unanimously passed regulations that sanction a coach who chooses to publicly criticize game officials.

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Continued from page 17 been a part of the team.” Dauphin plans to continue playing with the Nightmare for awhile. And her mom is okay with that, sort of. “I don’t worry about her because she’s fast and can handle herself, although I will admit that when I first saw her in all her gear and out on the field, I got a little nervous; especially given her

size compared to some of her opponents,” Leslie Sanborn said. But at the end of the day, mom is glad her daughter has followed her passion. “I am very proud of her for pursuing her love of the game. And now she gets the opportunity to take it to a whole new level.” Dauphin has stayed involved in the world of cheerleading, as well; she coaches and choreographs routines for the Berlin Bears A squad.

Soccer clinic The Redcoat Clinic will be held July 19-21 at Sage Park. Players age 4 to 7 will meet 9 to 11:30 a.m. Players age 8 to 14 will meet 5 to 7:30 p.m. The clinic is open to boys and girls and will be overseen by Berlin High School soccer coaches Steve Yanosy and Dave Francalangia. For more information, contact Yanosy at (860) 655-5957; syanosy@berlinschools.org.

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July 8

Thursday

Member Appreciation Day – Achieve Financial, 279 New Britain Rd., has scheduled Member Appreciation Day for Thursday, July 8. Visit Achieve Financial for free refreshments, raffles and possible prizes. For more information, visit www.AchieveFinancial CU.com. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the community center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meet Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call

Pet Adoption George is one of the many beautiful kittens up for adoption through the Friends of Berlin Animal Control’s foster care program. George loves to cuddle on his foster father’s chest. He is very loving and needy. For more information about George or other animals available for adoption, call (860) 828-5287. Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

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Financial Literacy Day– Achieve Financial, 279 New Britain Rd., has scheduled a Financial Literacy Day for Friday, July 9. Get answers to your financial questions. Credit report reviews, on-

line banking tutorials and more. For more information, visit www.AchieveFinancialCU.com. Pet Meet & Greet Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a Pet Meet & Greet for Saturday, July 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at A.S. Labieniec, 945 Farmington Ave. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet

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Food pantry collections – Food drives, to benefit the Berlin Food Pantry, are scheduled for Sunday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stop & Shop and A&P Foodmart. Items in demand are canned goods, spaghetti, cold cereal, peanut butter and jelly, rice, macaroni and cheese and powdered juice dinks. There is also a need for special diet items low in sodium or sugar-free.

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to 1 p.m. at the American Legion at the corner of Massirio Drive and Porter’s Pass. For more information, contact Market Master James Roby at (860) 5548 or the Chamber at (860) 8291033.

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and/or personal references. FOBAC will also accept food donations and applications for new foster homes. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Peck and Main streets, welcomes all to the museum every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays of the Berlin trolley, street histories, the Leather Man and his caves along with the permanent collection of tin, bricks, toys and more. One of the best ways to be a part of Berlin’s 225th anniversary celebration is to visit the museum. Admission is free. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Farmers Market – Berlin Farmers Market, a producer only market, is scheduled for every Saturday, from 9 a.m.

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Gifts Continued from page 6 New Britain seed money for a youth station; $48,858 Town of Berlin Percival pool renovations; ,500 Peck Memorial Library Children’s Librarian salary; $150 Junior League flower boxes at Marjorie Moore village; $54,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. ambulance. 1982-1983 $3,935 YMCA After School Clubs: $3,350 Music Club; $1,650 mimeograph; $595 film projector; $695 start up costs for Thundermoon; $500 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain-tutors; $6,000 Peck Memorial Library computer; $5,000 Fuel Bank of Berlin; $2,500 Town of Berlin exercise trail at Timberlin Park; $25,000 New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park renovation; $1,096 YMCA wilderness program equipment; $2,500 YMCA after

school club; $2,500 YMCA summer transportation. 1984-1985 $55,000 Town of Berlin Percival Senior Center equipment; $1,400 YMCA Music camp transportation subsidy; $1,424 YMCA Child care scholarships; $3,885 YMCA child care financial assistance; $6,000 Junior Women kiddie park equipment; $6,381 YMCA latch key program; $1,600 YMCA music camp; $600 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain; $4,500 Berlin Youth Soccer uniforms; $2,240 New Britain General Hospital drug abuse program; $15,000 YMCA van; $600 Connecticut Community Care Meals on Wheels. 1986-1987 $16,220 Seniors van; $6,000 fuel loan aid; $3,440 YMCA child care program; $1,800 YMCA After School program; $1059 YMCA transportation Music Camp & Thundermoon; $10,500 CCARC start-up costs; $2,324 New Britain

General Hospital Creative drug education at Berlin High School; $19,612 Kensington Fire Dept. driveway repairs; $28,700 CCARC operating costs; $55,000 Lions land purchase; $50,000 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library building fund; $5,225 New Britain Youth Museum van; $9,595 YMCA; $600 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain; $5,000 CCARC; $1,000 YMCA transportation; $1,900 Boy Scout troop #24 camping equipment. 1988-1989 $26,000 Kensington Fire Dept. renovations; $4,500 YMCA latch key program; $5,500 Junior Woman Kiddie Park expansion; $6,000 Berlin/Kensington Little League improvements: $5,000 Connecticut Community Care grant; $2,695 Town of Berlin Recreation Dept.; $800 Literacy Volunteers; $13,000 Babe Ruth League capital improvements; $10,000 CCARC; $2,000 Town of Berlin Social Ser-

vices program; $5,000 CCARC; $5,000 YMCA latch key program; $29,000 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library new building project; $25,378 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. utility vehicle; 1989 $12,000 Lions Club Memorial Pool improvements 1990-1991: $1,850 Berlin Children’s Fund camp fee grants; $700 Connecticut Society to Prevent Blindness Life sight program; $500 Literacy Volunteers; $5,000 Connecticut Community Care home care for Kensington residents; $1,500 Berlin Public Health Nursing portable ultra-sound equipment; $8,982 Town of Berlin police underwater rescue equipment; $12,000 CCARC furnish Bess McIntosh Group Home; $8,585 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library; $5,150 Town of Berlin Recreation Dept.; $3,238 Town of Berlin social services; $7,889 YMCA; $2,500 Berlin Children’s Fund; $1,100 Hospice of

Greater New Britain. 1991-1992: $500 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain; $2,456 Town of Berlin - Recreation Dept.; $1,995 Berlin Youth Soccer; $5,000 Berlin Little League; $2,000 Berlin Chamber of Commerce; $3,500 Berlin Children’s Fund; $12,305 Berlin Art League; $2,324 Berlin Boy Scout troop #24; $8,000 Berlin Upbeat; $9,575 Town of Berlin police; $2,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing; $4,839 YMCA; $8,600 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library; $8,000 Mooreland School; $5,000 AIDS Project of Greater New Britain; $10,000 New Britain General Hospital; $3,500 New Britain Youth Museum; $5,000 Connecticut Community Care. 1992-1993: $4,000 Berlin Children’s Fund; $20,000 Berlin Historical Society; $14,500 Berlin-Peck Memorial Li-

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CCARC; $5,000 Berlin Upbeat; $8,500 Lions Club; $5,300 Berlin Police Dept. video camera systems; 1993-94 $2,000 Berlin Chamber of Commerce Yankee Peddler Day; $3,300 Berlin Free Library, new furnace; $1,375 Berlin Free Library; $275 Recording for the Blind; $14,700 Griswold School, computer grant; $2,500 Berlin High School cholarship awards; $600 Griswold School Colonial Day. 1995-1996: $5,000 Berlin Children’s Fund; $15,000 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library WAN network; $4,975 Berlin Upbeat; $3,000 Town of Berlin social service; $10,000 Berlin Volunteer Fire Dept.; $5,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing, homemaking program; $4,000 Berlin High School student radio station; $3,000 Central CCARC, new facility; $5,000 CCCI elder & disabled assistance; $31,000 Kensington Congregational Church parking lot; $2,000 Kensington United Methodist Church New York Har-

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brary; $2,500 Town of Berlin; $5,000 Connecticut Community Care; $6,000 Griswold School playground; $4,000 Hospice of Greater New Britain; $25,500 Kensington Methodist Church; $1,500 New Britain General Hospital diagnostic breast center; $19,734 Papa’s Dodge; $26,497 South Kensington Fire Dept.; $4,000 Berlin Upbeat. 1993-1994: $3,778 South Kensington Fire Dept.; $20,000 New Britain Memorial Hospital; $3,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing; $600 Griswold School drama club; $1,100 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain; $500 Creative Parenting-Family Services of Central Connecticut Inc.; $4,500 Berlin Children’s fund; $2,000 Festival Symphony Orchestra; $15,000 New Britain General Hospital; $5,000

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monic Orchestra performance; $15,000 New Britain General Hospital; $1,500 New Britain Symphony young people’s concert 2,000 New York Harmonic orchestra concert; $14,500 Prince of Peace Ltheran Church handicapped access and additional funding;$4,000 Berlin Children’s Fund; $6,000 Berlin Congregational Church parking lot; $5,000 Berlin Conservation Commission Paper Goods Pond repairs; $3,000 Berlin Historical Society AV equipment; $8,000 Mooreland School facilities improvement; $4,000 Berlin Upbeat summer drop-in nights; $7,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing homemaking program; $1,500 Boy Scout Troop 41 camping equipment; $20,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. thermal imaging camera; $5,000 Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept. furniture; $2,000 Literacy Volunteers of New Britain; $1,000 Cub Scout Pack 41 camping equipment; $1,000 Cub Scout Pack 41 Webelos camping equipment; $15,000 New

Britain General Hospital; $1,000 New Britain Symphony young people’s concert; $1,500 New Britain Symphony in school enrichment program; $4,000 New BritainHungerford Parkovernight education program. 1997-1998: $3,500 Berlin Children’s Fund; $600 Berlin Girl Scouts camping equipment; $5,000 Berlin Little League Percival Heights complex; $3,500 Berlin schools to print Mathematical Historical Tour booklets; $550 Berlin Upbeat Griswold School; $10,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing homemaking program; $11,335 Griswold School computer equipment; $9,600 Berlin Youth Services indoor ropes at McGee School; 1997 $1,000 Boy Scout Troop 24 tents; $1,000 Cub Scout Pack 5 camping equipmen; $19,500 Klingberg Family Center of New Britain parent aid program; $20,000 YMCA renovation; $9,000 Berlin Wresting Association; $9,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing bath program; $6,285 Berlin Youth

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Gifts Continued from page 22

Berlin Free Library repairs; $5,000 Berlin Garden Club upgrade Heffernan Park; $6,000 Berlin High School Upbeat summer theater; $1,696 Berlin Historical Society purchase TV monitor; $3,046 Berlin cchools upgrade computer software; $6,500 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library local history cataloging; $5,000 Connecticut Opera Association - Opera express in Berlin schools; $2,500 Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra concerts at St. Paul School;

$10,000 Friendship Center of New Britain capital campaign; $10,000 Kensington Garden Club Marjorie Moore bird sanctuary; $3,000 Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club Amber Alert ID photos; $2,000 Main Street Singers of New Britain director’s salary; $1,502 Manes & Motions Therapeutic Center office equipment; $5,000 New Britain General Hospital capital campaign; $5,000 New Britain Museum of American Art capital campaign; $5,000 New

Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park Family Nature and Heritage day programs; $2,000 Operation Fuel of Bloomfield; $10,000 St. Paul School laptop computers; $25,000 Town of Berlin bath and homemaker program; $10,000 Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut in New Britain low income family assistance; $8,650

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CitizenReal Estate Property Transfers The following property transfers were recorded in the town clerk’s office. Toll Connecticut LP to Earl W. and Susan Foster, 19 Iris Way, Unit 19, $283,980. Salvatore S. Bordonaro to Steven Schneider, 78 Chestnut St., $265,000. Fournier Lucille Trust Es and Danile Fournier to Bryan Tronosky, 174 Grove St., $265,000. Steven T. and Jillian Yantz to Colleen Mccrann and Kyle Moros, 36 Robbins Road, $235,000. Crestview - an elegant Community for Adults 55 and over. 16 detached homes with land ownership. Quality constructed. Custom designed to meet your needs. Only 6 lots left. Prices start at $384,900.

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Westview Of Berlin LLC to Adriana H. Michalski, 96 Southridge Lane, Unit E-103, $229,490. Stanley C. DomBrowik T and Maureen Hooker to Dennis Motta, 72 Hudson St., $190,000. Silver Island Homes LLC to Kim Min Lee and Simon SK Lee, 127 Silver Island Way, $153,000. Marlon Doughtery Estate to Bryan Foral, 319 New Britain Road, Unit 312, $116,500. Peter R. and Rosaline Lee to Earl H. Wicklund Inc., property on New Britain Road, $18,000.

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Berlin Upbeat women’s conference; $7,500 Town of Berlin Social Services Senior Citizens trips; $6,000 Town of Berlin Police Dept. dive equipment; $20,340 Berlin Public Health Nursing homemaking and bath programs; $2,117 Willard School third grade literature, $40,000 Friendship Place; $30,000 New Britain Hungerford Park new exhibits. 2002-2003: $3,000 Berlin Children’s Fund; $2,500 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library nonbook titles; $12,900 Town of Berlin Police Dept. hazardous & contaminated water equipment; $5,000 Manes & Motions riding mower; $50,000 Klingberg Family Center of New Britain vocational classroom; $20,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing homemaking and bath programs; $1,073 Willard School read naturally program; $25,000 CCARC –communicators; $3000 Connecticut Opera Association outreach; $5,000 New Britain Symphony programs; $2,000 South Burying ground repairs; $100,000 YMCA renovations; $11,500 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library continue Local History cataloging and computerequipment; $5,000 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library nonbook titles; $3,617 Berlin Upbeat townwide reading program; $7,500 Town of Berlin Social Services seniors activities; $4,150 Town of Berlin Police Dept. computer equipment; $20,000 Berlin Public Health Nursing homemaking & bath programs; $1,494 Willard School magazine subscriptions; $8,522 Girl Scouts Studio 2B program; $5,000 New Britain Symphony programs for 5th graders; $10,000 Young Audiences of CT artist-in-residence at the three elementary schools. 2004-2005: $3,500 Berlin Children’s Fund summer camp scholarships; $7,087 Berlin High School Upbeat; $10,500 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library books and computers; $3,245 Boys Scouts Eagle project; $2,500 Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra two concerts; $500 Family Services of Central Connecticut; $10,000 Kensington Baptist Church kitchen facilities; $50,000 Kensington Fire-Rescue live-in program; $3,000 Kensington Garden Club Marjorie Moore Bird Sanctuary; $12,000 South Burying Ground cemetery improvements; $20,000 Town of Berlin homemaker & bath program; $7,200 West Lane Cemetery purchase new mower, tree removal; $7,000 YWCA of New Britain senior fitness; $12,000 Young Audiences of Connecticut of Hamden artist program; $8,500 Berlin Children’s Fund summer camp scholarships; $4,980 Berlin Historical Society computer; $23,000 Berlin-Kensington YMCA new van; $5,000 Connecticut Opera Association two opera productions; $2,500 Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra concert at St Paul’s School; $1,903 Willard School reading machines; $11,124 Griswold School nonfiction and science curriculum; $5,000 New Britain General Hospital capital campaign; $3,500 New Britain Symphony outdoor concert; $11,000 Hungerford Park upgrade animal facilities; $9,500 St. Paul’s School furniture for science classroom; $7,500

Town of Berlin seniors cultural program; $25,000 Town of Berlin homemaking and bath services; $4,374 Town of Berlin parks and recreation skateboard park; $14,250 Town of Berlin Park & Rec. Community Center equipment; $12,000 Young Audiences of Connecticut of Hamden artist-in-residency. 2006-2007: $5,000 Berlin Children’s Fund summer camp scholarships; $12,000 Berlin Congregational Church heating system; $20,000

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Gifts Continued from page 23 YWCA of New Britain fitness programs; $10,650 Young Audiences of Connecticut in Hamden artist showcase 2007: $10,000 Berlin Children’s Fund summer camp scholarships; $20,260 Berlin Police Department purchase defibrillators; $3,000 Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra - two concerts at St. Paul School; $3,500 Willard School books for comprehension strategy instruction; $10,000 Friendship Center of New Britain capital campaign; $2,750 Kensington Congregational Church purchase defibrillator; $5,000 Kensington Garden Club Marjorie Moore Bird Sanctuary; $12,000 Klingberg Family Center of New Britain special education students; $11,500 Little Blessings preschool playscape; $5,000 Main Street Singers of New Britain director’s salary; $18,000 Mooreland Hill School tuition scholarships; $5,000 New Britain General Hospital capital campaign; $5,000 New Britain Museum of American Art capital campaign; $4,250 Hungerford Park Family Nature & Heritage day programs; $2,000 Operation Fuel of Bloomfield emergency energy assistance; $25,000 Town of Berlin homemaking and bath services; $2,500 Trinity on Main in New Britain quarterly concerts; $10,000 Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut of New Britain immunization program; $13,000 Young Audiences of Connecticut in Hamden artist showcase in schools. 2008: $11,000 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library to publish “Behind the Names”; a book by the library’s assitant director Cathy Nelson which includes biographical inforation about Marjorie Moore and her legacy: the Marjorie Moore Foundation.

Scheyd Memorial Golf Outing The Gary Scheyd Memorial Golf Outing, in memory of Gary Scheyd, is scheduled for Friday, July 23, at the Blackledge Country Club in Hebron. Scheyd was a well-known resident of Kensington, as well as the owner of Kensington Plumbing. He died in June of 2008, and now his wife Susan’s company hold a golf outing in his memory. All proceeds benefit the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. For more information, contact Susan at suzie1109@aol.com; Kristen Levesque at kreb2@cox.net or call (860) 436-2231.

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All persons liable to pay taxes on Real Estate, Motor Vehicles and Personal Property in and to the town of Berlin, Connecticut, are hereby notified that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2009, are due and payable in full by August 2, 2010. Said taxes become delinquent if not paid on or before August 2, 2010. Interest at the rate of 1.5% per month shall be charged from July 1, 2010, on all taxes not paid on or before August 2, 2010, subject to a minimum interest charge of $2.00. Any and all unpaid back taxes, interest and other charges must be paid in full before payment may be made on the 2009 Grand List taxes.

BUICK LeSABRE LTD 2000 Automatic, 6 cylinder, 3.8 Sedan. All Power. Loaded! #10263A $7,990

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DODGE STRATUS 2001 4 Cylinder, 4 speed, Automatic. #DR1056 $3,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

Any person liable for these taxes who does not receive a bill or bills, should contact the Tax Collector’s Office at once, by phone at 860-8287023 or in person at 240 Kensington Road, as failure to receive a bill does not relieve one from the liability therefrom for payment. Collection Place: Tax Collector’s Office Room 22 Berlin Town Hall 240 Kensington Road Berlin, CT 06037 Office Hours:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 am-4:30 pm Thursdays 8:30 am-7:00 pm Fridays 8:30 am-1:00 pm

Caroline M. Glabau Collector of Revenue Town of Berlin

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DODGE STRATUS 2004 SXT Sunroof, 4 Cylinder, 2.4 Coupe. MP3, Cruise, all Power. 100423 mi. #10200A $7,750

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MERCHANDISE MISSING THE SPOTLIGHT?

CHEVY MALIBU 2002 4 speed, Auto. V6. #DR1199 $3,488 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

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FORD MUSTANG GT 2006 Mint cond. 5 spd. V8. 32k miles. Garaged. Premium interior. All maintenance records. $19,000. 860-426-9929 or 860-681-4531

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4 speed, Auto. 4 Cylinder. #DR1037 $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

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Thursday, July 8, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen AUTOMOBILES FORD MUSTANG FT 1995, last year of the 5.0, 78k original miles, power steering/brakes, electric mirror, sunroof, Cobra rims with extra set, $6500. Call 860-828-5259

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

AUTOMOBILES

SUV’S

OLDS Sierra 1995- Car for sale. $2500. 40,000 miles. Call (203) 235-0875

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES AIR CONDITIONERS - (1) 12,000 BTU $175. (2) 10,000 BTU, $150 each. All like new. (203) 639-8389

TRUCKS & VANS

PONTIAC Grand Prix GT 2000 $3500 Mitsubishi Galant 2001 clean, $3350. Hyundai Elantra 2001. Excellent $3250. (203) 213-1142

JEEP Cherokee Sport 2000 4x4, 6 Cylinder, Automatic. 126,031 mi. #9369A $6,500

(203) 235-1667 SUBARU Legacy 2.5i Limited 2008 4 Door. AWD. 4 cyl. 2.5. Auto. 32,752 mi #P1665 $19,595 (203) 949-1104

CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 1999 4x4 Pick Up. 8 Cylinder, 5.3 auto. 114,910 mi. #10160B $10,900

(203) 235-1667 PONTIAC Grand Prix SE1 2002 Stock# DR1115 $3,988 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863

BURGUNDY Color leather sofa, with chair & ottoman $1100. Berkline Heavy-Duty Recliner, color Burgundy $200. Call 203-903-7075 Couch Grey Sectional $200 203-213-0512 MUST See! Beautiful DR set. Aico Monte Carlo collection. Double pedestal table. Opens to 138in w/3 18in leaves, 6 side chairs & 2 lthr arm chairs. Lg hutch w/glass drs & touch dimmer switch. 5yrs young. Retail $10,000. Asking $2,995/best offer. Call Sharon 203-376-7772 QUEEN Sleeper Sofa & Chair, brown corduroy, 90”x38” $375. Hutch, med oak 58”x18” $575. Buffet 62”x24” $250. Table 48” rock maple, leaves & 6 chairs $500. Exc to very good cond. 203 238-1316 or 860 828-6728

Free Towing! SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i 2009 4 Door Hatchback, Auto. AWD. 19,296 mi #P1673 (203) 949-1104

PETS & LIVESTOCK

GMC JIMMY 1998 4 Speed Automatic, 6 cylinder. $2,988 BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

ADULT GERMAN SHEPHERDS Females, German Imports. Very nice dogs. Good with everyone. Asking $400. (203) 235-4329 BOXERS, Bulldogs, Chihuahuas, $350+. 860-930-4001

Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 3 STORY High Ferret cage. Like new. $75 or best offer. Call (203) 265-4546 or 203-7158219 leave message.

SUBARU Impreza 2.5i Premium 2009 4 door AWD. Automatic. 12,787 mi #P1650 $17,595 (203) 949-1104

SUV’S TOYOTA CAMRY #965B APLIQUE AHORA MISMO! BChevynow.com LE GARANTIZAMDOS QUE SU APLICACION SERA APROVADA! Juan- 1-866-879-1616

CHEVY Blazer LS 4x4 2000 6 cylinder, 4.3, Automatic. 119409 mi. #9382A $7,500

(203) 235-1667

SUBARU IMPREZA 2009 OUTBACK SPORT 5 Door Hatchback, Auto. AWD. 12,485 mi #P1671 $19,995 (203) 949-1104

CHIHUAHUA Mix Puppies - 8 wks, great personality & temperment, playful, smart & loving. $495-$595. Call (203) 537-9429 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. Call: 203272-6593 or 203-213-8833 OLD English Bulldog Puppies Female and male. CKC Registered, 1st shots. $600. Call (203) 237-1512 or 203-715-0190 PET SITTING BY KAREN In the comfort of your pets home. Visit www.petsittingbykaren.vpweb.com or call Karen @ 860-770-8731. RAP A PONY FARM English or Western riding lessons. Pay for 4 lessons get 5th 1 FREE. Sign up now for Summer Program. 9am-12 Mon-Thurs $150. Lessons everyday & learning safety rules around horses. 203-265-3596

TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 $3,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

KIA Sportage EX 1995

VINTAGE Barbie House, Pool, Dream Boat, Camper, Vette, Buggy & Acess. $75. Kindercraft White Crib w/ mattress Exc. Cond. $40 (203)980-9618

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

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

JEWELRY DIAMOND engagement ring w/matching wedding band. 14K white gold. $800. Call for details (203) 668-8395

SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

1 HP Pool Pump - 5 years old 24' round solar cover Used one summer. Both in excellent condition. $75 each. (203) 238-0060

$2,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

SUBARU LEGACY 2.5I 2009 4 Door. AWD. 5 speed manual. 20,017 mi #P1669 $17,995 (203) 949-1104

RASCAL SCOOTER 245, 2004 purchase. Less than 1 mile use, paid $1600 + $300 freight, asking $1500 or best offer. Call (860) 349-3845

ELECTRONICS

TOYOTA Matrix 2004 XR, Silver, Ex Condition, Clean, 62K, AM/FM stereo, Air, Pwr Windows,$8,200, Serious inquiries only, 203-715-2635.

SUMMER FUN! Horseback Riding Lessons & Summer Programs Birthday Parties/Pony Rides Rosehaven Stables 203-238-1600 www.rosehavenstables.com

SONY 34” Widescreen HD TV. Model #KD34XBR960 Includes stand & Sony DVD Home theater system. This is a tube TV not LCD or plasma. Asking $300 or best offer. Call 203-314-6393

WANTED TO BUY 1 ITEM OR AN ESTATE

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

1-2 ITEMS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

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

Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Antiques ● Collectibles Costume Jewelry ● Furniture Call or stop by Frank’s 18 South Orchard Street Wallingford Monday-Saturday 9-5 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731

Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY Especially Napier 203-464-0477 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS. Many different instruments offered. Beginners to Advanced. Experienced music teachers. Call Sarah or Mark 203-235-1546 Summer openings available.

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN. Hubbard Park area, 2 BR, LR, DR, remodeled kit, private yard. Completely remodeled. $1400. No pets. Call (203) 589-1278

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Nice, quiet 2BR, 1 1/2 bath, finished bsmt. Close to Hwy. $1050. Sec & ref. 860828-1688; cell 646-573-4187 MERIDEN- 2BR townhouse, avail Aug. Quiet end unit, a/c, Sec. sys. 1.5 baths, w/w, deck, hookups. No pets/smoking. Good credit. $975+ utils. 203-269-9755 eves. WALLINGFORD - 2BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse. Completely remod. New carpet, appls, paint & more! No smoking, no pets. 2 mos sec. $1150 203-265-0089 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR. No pets. $900. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 CHESHIRE Clean 3 Private Bedrooms. 1st fl. 2 family. lg yard. Standard appliances. No dogs. $1350/month. (203) 758-7553 CHESHIRE: Lg 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Route 10, minutes from I-691. $850.00, including heat & hot water. Security & references. No pets. Call Lynne at 203-213-5577.

L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 3 BR apt, 3rd flr $895 + sec. & utils. 387 Center St. Avail. Immed. 203-938-3789 MER LG 1BR, 2nd flr, W. Side, washer, dryer, stove & fridge incl. 2 rms private storage space included. $824/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm call 203-630-3823 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd flr Studio, $175/wk+ sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR, 1st flr, 53 Washington St. No pets. Laundry on site. $825/mo + 2 mos. sec. Call 203-494-2147 MERIDEN - Bright spacious 2Br. E. Side Convenient to Hwys. Hdwd flrs, chandeliers, detail work. Walk-in attic, overnight prkg, heat & HW incl. No pets/smoking. $800/mo. 1st/last/sec. dep. Ref’s. 860346-5025 MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN - Hubbard Park 1-2 Bedrooms. Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $850-$950 mo. Call Chino 203-935-6224 or 203-296-4975 MERIDEN - spacious 3 bedroom apartment, newly renovated, hardwood floors, washer/ dryer, no pets, first/last. $1100. 203-715-5829 MERIDEN 1BR newly renovated. Off-st-park., yd, storage. Will consider pets. W/D hkup. Lndlrd next dr. $700/mo+sec. Credit ck. 203-235-5987 MERIDEN 1BR, 2nd floor Stove & refrigerator included. $600 plus utilities. Can be used as a 2BR. Call (860) 833-3920 MERIDEN 1st flr, 1 Room condo Really, Really, nice! New rug & paint. Heat, HW, stove, fridge incl. Off st park. Storage space. Sec. bldg. $625. 203-444-5545 MERIDEN 2 bdrm., 1 bath. A beauty! 2nd Fl w/ private deck and laundry. $775/mo. sec dep. Other apts. available. 203-7151965 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st fl, Good, quiet neighborhood Dishwasher, microwave, W/D hkup, off st park, backyard. $1000/mo. Sect 8 appr’d. No pets. 39 Oak St. Near school. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st Floor One car off st. parking. Section 8 approved. $875/mo. 1st mo. rent & security dep. req’d. Call (203) 631-8011 MERIDEN 2BR, 2nd Floor. W/D hookup. Heat and hot water included. $1000/mo. 1 mo. sec. Call 203-640-5620

MERIDEN 32 Cook Avenue

1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3BR, 1st floor Stove & refrigerator included. $900 plus utilities. Section 8 Approved. (860) 833-3920

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 8, 2010

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(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 404 Center Street 1-2 BRs starting at $600 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor Available. Utils sep. Off st. parking. No pets. Sec & ref. Mike (203) 537-6137 MERIDEN 465 Crown Street Studio Condo $600/month Heat hot water included. Secure bldg. Off street parking. No pets. 203-639-8073. MERIDEN MOVE IN SPECIAL Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841

Meriden Reduced Rent Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750. Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 2BR TOWNHOUSE 1-1/2 Bath, Full Basement, WD Hookup. Cul-de-sac. $875. 2 mos sec. Credit check req’d. No pets. (203) 284-0597 MERIDEN- Gorgeous 1BR condo totally remodeled. Crown Village. 581 Crown St. $750/mo. incl. heat & HW, swimming pool. Call (203) 856-6472 MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., Apt 4. Parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN-177 Foster St. Renovated, 1st fl, 2BR-$875. 2nd fl, 3/4BR, W/D hkup. $1000. Section 8 approved. Stove, refrig, micro, lg yd, off-st park. 203-634-3210 MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, W/W carpet, appls, off-st-park, nice yard, 2 decks, W/D hkup. gas heat. $750/mo + 2 mo sec. Credit check. 203-634-9149 MERIDEN-3BR, 3rd flr, 250 W. Main St. $850/mo. Newly remodeled. Sect 8 appr’d Refs & sec. Ramzi 203-589-1010 MERIDEN-3BR, 6 Rms, 1st flr, 1 bath, stove, refrig, dishwasher incld. Fresh paint & carpets. C/Heat & C/Air. $1200 + utils. 1mo sec & 1mo rent. Section 8 approved. 323-295-9570 SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $135/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025 WALLINGFORD - Large Beautiful 4 Room, 3rd Floor. $775. ALSO: 5 large rooms, 2nd floor. Christian Street $975 No pets. 203-868-1087 WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. Remodeled. 2 glass porches, Appls, hkups, storage. Dead end st. No pets. Garage extra. Owner /Agent $925 203-269-7348 WALLINGFORD 2 BR 50 Lee Ave. 2nd floor. Appliances, on st parking, no W/D hookups. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. 203-444-5722 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Stove (gas) & refrigerator. Quiet neighborhood. No smoking. No dogs! Parking in driveway. Rent ($800) & Security ($750) up front. (203) 269-1719 WALLINGFORD- 4 Room Apt. Washer/dryer hookups. Off st. parking available. Call (203) 269-1865 WALLINGFORD. WHITTLESEY AVE - 2 BR, 5 rooms, 1st floor $950 plus utils, inc Fridge, stove, washer dryer hookups, off St parking, no smoking/ pets, good credit, security. Jerry 508-309-9012

APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-2BR, 1st flr, W/D hkup, front porch, quiet street, clean. $875/mo + sec. Avail 7/1. Call 203-537-0360 WLFD - 1BR, 4 rms, large, 3rd flr, updated EIK w/dishwasher & microwave. Gas heat, H20 & stove/oven. W/D hookup in apt. 1 off st. pkg. $750/mo. 146 So. Whittlesey. (203) 949-8656

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD. 1BR w/stove & refrig including heat & hw. Starting at $695. No pets. Lease, sec. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101 WLFD. 2BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, appl’d kit., 3000SF, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101.

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN- New & existing homes, condos, land. Visit our website. www.galleriahouses.com Galleria RE 203-671-2223

WALLINGFORD “New Listing” $239,900 3BR, 2ba Ranch; HW fls, FP in LR, Newer cpt, eat-in kit w/newer fl, master BR w/full bath, nice piece of property, Updating siding & more.

Kathy (203) 265-5618

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

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Can you sell ice to an Eskimo, while still providing excellent, professional customer service? Then Record-Journal has a position for you!

P/T (30 hour position) We need an outgoing, self motivated P/T sales rep to call on local companies to help them build their business through advertising with our many media options. This is an entry level position, 30 hour work week.

NO BANK QUALIFYING!! Bristol - 3br 2 bath Cape w/detached garage Viewing available 24/7 Call for more details 860-517-8211

Must have a telemarketer’s mentality with great customer service and the confidence/expertise to close a sale. Newspaper experience helpful, but not required.

MERIDEN - Garage for Rent! $75 per month. 203-554-3377 or 203-537-8851

HOUSES FOR SALE

We provide an hourly wage w/commission potential, paid vacation & sick days. WALLINGFORD $239,900 3BR, 2ba Ranch; HW fls, FP in LR, Newer cpt, eat-in-kit w/newer fl, master BR w/full bath, nice piece of property. Updating siding & more. Kathy 203-265-5618

MERIDEN $179,900 Tastefully remodeled 4BR brick Cape. Newer roof, windows, kit. and bath. Updated electric and CAIR. Oversized garage w/workshop & spacious loft. Home office possibility. Linda 203-235-3300

Please email resume to: hcianciullo@ record-journal.com or mail to Record-Journal Heather Cianciullo Business Development Sales Manager 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT 06450 No phone calls please

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE CLASS A Motor Home 1988 SunSport 27ft long, 454 engine, A/C, rebuilt engine, sleeps 5 awning all around. Must See! Asking $10,000. 203-269-1229 MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW DELUXE 2BR HOME IN UPSCALE PARK! FINANCING AVAILABLE! $69,900

203-799-7731 COVENTRY Custom, Cape. Country setting. Granite counters. Fully applianced. 2nd floor student suite Hardwood floors. Fireplace. Vinyl siding. Attached 2-car garage. Central air. Big yard. Open Space Subdivision For future UConn parents, you can save the cost of room and board each year. Possible savings of $40,000 or more for one student New home to be built $449,900 Call Lawrence Nadeau Const. 860 919-6592 Coventry, 4 bed., 2 1/2 baths.

AUTO MECHANIC, Foreign car exp., own tools, exc. pay & benefits. Wlfd. dealership. 203284-8989 fax: 203-269-1114

SALES REP

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

HELP WANTED

LOTS & ACREAGE

MERIDEN Builder’s take notice. 200 x 2300 approved building lot less than 1 mile from Berlin. Recent soil test done & survey priced at $79,900. Just needs plot plan. Reasonable offers accepted. Owners financing. Call Dawn 203-235-3300

CARPENTER With at least 10 yrs exp. Must be familiar W/ all phases of Carpentry. Must have tools & reliable trans. Call John 860-426-1578 CARPET CLEANERS 18 Needed. No exp needed. $400-$1500/week. Call Mon. or Tues. 203-759-0577 Drivers

CDL A Logistic Co in Cheshire is taking applications for Part Time and on-call drivers. May turn into Full Time. Please call Mike at 203-537-7224 or e-mail jcadden@lily.com or fax to 203-271-5495. EOE

HELP WANTED COOK: Exp. Req, part or full time. Apply in person at Friend’s Cafe, Southington DELI MARKET HELP NEEDED, Making Sandwiches, Cleaning or Slicing. Neat appearance a must. Apply 1320 East Main Street, Meriden between Hrs of 8am-10am or 2pm-5pm DRIVERS: Co & O/OP’s Family medical-benefits with a reasonable payroll deduction. Average earnings $1023/week. Home most weekends. CDL-A 1 Yr. OTR req. 877-538-7712 x18 Apply @ www.kennedytrucking.com GROOMER with experience. PT-FT For busy dog and cat grooming salon. Call (860) 346-1242 GROWING Co. is seeking individual for mechanical work. Duties incld repair of carpet cleaning machine, dehu’s, sm eng & basic mntn. Must have own trans & refs. 203-269-8412 HOMEMAKER/

Companion Needed for elderly. Immediate opening. Part time days. Must have own vehicle. Guardian Angels Homecare (203) 439-7731 ext 116

INJECTION Machine Operator, entry level. Will train if have good language comprehension, reading and math skills. Temp w/possibility of hire. Cheshire $8.50/hr. AR Mazzotta (203) 949-4242

POLICE OFFICER The Wallingford Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for Police Officer. $1,055.60 weekly plus an excellent fringe benefit package. The initial exam phases consist of physical performance, written and oral exams. Other requirements for Police Officer can be obtained with the application materials at the following locations: Personnel Department, Town of Wallingford, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492; Wallingford Police Department, 135 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492; South Central Criminal Justice Administration, 675 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Co m p l e t e d a p p li c a t i o n s a lo n g with a $40.00 application fee must be returned to the South Central Criminal Justice Admin istration by Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 4:30 P.M.

The Town of Wallingford is an Equal Opportunity Employer Restaurant Full Time/Part Time Nights/Weekends EXPERIENCE REQUIRED High volume seafood restaurant seeking:

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MEDICAL CAREERS HEALTHCARE- CNAS, PCAS, Homemakers & Companions needed for a faith based agency in Meriden. Fax resume to 203-639-0831 or email at clariviere@franciscanetc.org

HELP WANTED PIZZA Delivery Driver: Evening hours avail. Call Amore Apizza 203-265-2379 ask for Kate or Kevin. ROGERS ORCHARD, SOUTHINGTON, CT needs 6 temporary workers 7/1/2010 to 11/4/2010. Work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. $10.16 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860-2636020. Job order #CT4558894. May perform any combination of tasks related to the production and harvesting of fruit and vegetables including pruning, thinning, hoeing, planting, irrigating, mowing, and harvesting. Workers will be using straight and step ladders and will be required to lift approx 40 lbs while descending and ascending ladder on a sustained basis. At least 1 month experience in duties listed required.

TEACHING POSITIONS Wallingford Public Schools is seeking CT certified candidates for the following 2010/11 teaching positions: High School Level: Athletic Director; Family & Consumer Science (.7). Visit our website @ www.wallingford.k12.ct.us for an application and mail ASAP to: Ms. Jan Guarino-Rhone Personnel Office Wallingford Public Schools 142 Hope Hill Road Wallingford, CT 06492 or fax to (203) 949-6551.

TOOLMAKERS & MACHINISTS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Capable of working independently and building to blueprint. Capable of operating Prototrak milling machines. Top wages & benefits.

Call Victor Tool Co. Inc. at 203-634-8113 for an appointment.

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U.S.S. Chowder Pot IV 165 Brainard Rd Hartford, CT 06114 Fax: 860-244-9342

WIRE EDM OPERATOR Knowledge of Esprit and tooling a plus. First shift. Competitive wages & benefits. Apply in person at: Companion Industries, 891 West Queen St, Southington

Thursday, July 8, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED JUNK REMOVAL- Estates, House cleanouts, garages, attics, yards, basements. Sr. Discounts. You point, we take! Lowest price guaranteed! Don 203-235-1318

CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 ADDITIONS Decks, Garages Finish basement, complete home improvement & repairs. Free est. 203-238-1449 CT# 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

CONCRETE & CEMENT

CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER! Garages, Attics, Basements, Lawn Maint., Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Sr discounts. 203-238-0106

NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

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

203-237-2122

K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193

Bankruptcy

FENCING

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

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

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

HANDYPERSONS

CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Ask about Free Cleaning for New Clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720

Pete In The Pickup For All Your Junk Removal Needs 203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

C&M CONSTRUCTION AFFORDABLE HANDYMAN SERVICES - Siding, Patios, kit., baths & more. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709. Local and Insured.

CT Reg #606277 GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free estimates. 203-631-1325 SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Mowing, Home & Yard Maint., Painting, Powerwash, Small Repairs, etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824

ABSOLUTE BEST Prices! John Mansolf Plumbing and Heating 25 Years Experience Licensed & Insured. 10% Senior Citizen Discount Call 203-815-6276 DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

HOUSE CLEANING

JUNK REMOVAL

EXCAVATING

Clean Estates, home, attic, bsmt, gar, yd. Free estimate. Summer C/U. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218

ATTORNEYS

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

HEATING & COOLING

GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted

HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

A-1 HANDYMAn PLUS

GARY wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

GUTTERS

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 DAVE’S CARPENTRY Roofing, Additions & Garages built. Foundations installed. Best prices in town. Free estimates. (860) 628-7795 CT# 0623748 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808

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

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

LANDSCAPING LAWN mowing, yard clean-ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub pricker & tree removal. Gutters cleaned, Junk Removal. Free written est. Don 203-235-1318

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

MASONRY CASCIO MASON Chimney Repair, Sidewalks, Pavers, Walls, Brick Work, etc. Will Beat Anybody’s Price #611774. 203-935-6213 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, pavers, walkways, patios, tiling Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell-203-376-0355

Bill Rudolph Contractor Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, homes, attics, bsmts, gar, yd. Summer C/U, Landscaping. Free estimates. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218 10% off if you mention this ad Bill Rudolph Landscaping Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, landscape design, waterscapes, edging, mulch, stone, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577

HOUSE CLEANING CLEANING - Residential & small business. Exp’d, dependable, affordable rates. Call Mary Ann 203-639-7297

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

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

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

SIDING

Gonzalez Construction HOUSE Wash/Pressure Washing Deck Restoration & Refinishing Lic, Ins. Certified 203-675-8710 or 860-267-4843 CT #0616406

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning

Gonzalez Construction

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

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

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

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

203-237-0350

UPDATE your home with a fresh new paint job! Small jobs welcome. Call Paul for a prompt free est 203-238-4320. Reg#582770

★★★★★★★★

CT Reg. #516790

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

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

L & E PAINTING

203-639-0032

Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789

Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

★★★★★★★★

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

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

203-269-0135

PAVING

TREE SERVICES

STEVENS PAVING All asphalt maintenance. Sealing & crack fillling. Comm & Resid. 10% Sealing discount. No job to big or small. work guaranteed! Ct Reg #625979 860-816-2020

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM

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

EVANS ROOFING We install Flat or Pitched Roofs. Res/Com. We got you COVERED! Licensed & insured. #622795 10% & Sr. Discount 203-235-1861

MASONRY ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808

ROOFING

POWER WASHING

ROOFING

V. NANFITO

GUTTERS HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs Call today for free estimate. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1

On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279

WE WEED GARDENS

L & E LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

ABSOLUTE BEST Prices! John Mansolf Plumbing and Heating 25 Years Experience Licensed & Insured. 10% Senior Citizen Discount Call 203-815-6276

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

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Hedge trimming & all your landscape needs. Top Quality Work. Fully Lic’d & ins’d. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

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

PLUMBING

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554

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

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

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. TREES Tree Removal. Chipping. No job too small. Fully insured. 20 yrs. Local business. CT Reg# 673534. Call Joe (203) 804-4739 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, July 8, 2010

JOB LOT

Ocean State Shaped Silicone Bracelets 12 ct

Kodak®

12 Pk AA or AAA

Spectracide Grub Stop

Comp. $11.97

Zero Gravity Chair

5 Position Aluminum Beach Chair

5’ Fancy Bamboo Torch

Cutter®

•Aerosol 8 hr protection

or Skinsations®

Citronella Torch Fuel

• Pump spray Contains aloe

Quick dry micro fiber

melamine dinnerware!

Sun Blocking 7’ Beach Umbrella with Tilt

Choose from a variety of styles, prints and colors!

Comp. $10

Aveeno® & Neutrogena® Sun Care

32 oz

Clamp-On Beach Umbrella

SPF 100+ Rating FOR UV Protection

Chlorine Jumbo Tabs

6 Foot Heavyweight Jacquard Beach Towel

6 Foot Fiber Reactive Printed Beach Towel Comp. $20

Citronella Candle Bucket

11 oz - Contains 25% deet

Comp. $69-$75

Steel Sand Chair

160

*Measured from eave to eave

Comp. $30

Vineyard 13’ Octagon Gazebo

Comp. $600

300

*Measured from eave to eave

Ashley Court

4 Pc Resin Wicker Deep Seating Set

Includes: • 4 Chairs • 48” Round Table

Comp. $20

Heavy Duty Full Wet Suit

188

•2 cushioned chairs •Cushioned loveseat •Throw cushions •43”x26” glass top coffee table

All-Weather Outdoor Cushions

•Flat-lock stitching for comfort •Padded knees for added durability & protection •Extra heavy back zipper •Hook & loop neck closure •Internal key pocket

Hi-back Chair Comp. $39.99

340

Weather Shield®

Rash Guard

Comp. $6

Assorted Sizes

Comp. $40

Comp. $20

16” Stand Fan

1850

Folding $ Camp Chair

7 “ 2 Speed Window Fan

Solar Garden Sphere

With battery powered pump. Inflates in 2.5 minutes

50 lbs Black Sunflower 40 lbs Signature Blend

(Contains 60% Sunflower)

25 lbs Thistle Your Choice

8 Pk plastic or 6 Pk Stainless Steel

Gilmour®

Oscillating Lawn Sprinkler Waters to 3000 Sq Ft

Comp. $18

Gilmour

Oscillating Lawn Sprinkler Waters up to 2600 sq. ft.

Gilmour®

8 Cycle Electronic Water Timer • Set up to 8 watering times a day •Skip cycles •Manual or timed on-ff settings Comp. $45

Gilmour®

Extra Lg. Two Hose Connector & Shut-off Comp. $6

Comp. $10 ea

Heavyduty Lg. Area Impulse Sprinkler Comp. $30

3/$

Gilmour

Gilmour®

3 Arm Whirling Sprinkler on Wheels Water up to 2,100 sq. ft.

Stainless steel or copper finish

Your Choice

Gilmour

Full or part coverage, resin head metal spike base

Solar Stake Light

Comp. $30 - $35

2 Pk Impulse Sprinkler Set

Comp. $15-$28

YOUR CHOICE

8 Pattern Comfort Grip Hose Nozzle

Comp. $12

5/8” x100’ Garden Hose Selection varies by store

Flexon® 5/8” x60’ Garden Hose

Super Sprayer

Save $25

Famous Label Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

Comp. $20

Repeat of a Sellout!

Real Chef’s Coat & Pants

Some with restaurant logos All slight irregulars

The irregularity in the coats & pants won’t effect the quality of your cooking!

Rubber-vinyl construction for year round use

LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!

*MA: Buzzards Bay, Chatham, Dennisport, Falmouth, Hyannis, S. Yarmouth, & - Sun 9am-9pm; Mon-Sat 8am - 10pm Visit www.oceanstatejoblot.com for store locations & hours

$ HEAVYWEIGHT

•Turns your garden hose into a power washer •Adjustable water flow

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WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

Solar Accent Lighting

Comp. $20-$25

Prestige™ Downy Twin Size Air Mattress

Shirts & shorts Styles for ladies & men

Comp. $25

Famous Label Performance Wear

No wiring required

Changes color automatically

With pump,pillow & duffle bag.

2 Pk Solar Floodlights

Moon Rays® Crackle Glass Garden Stake built-in air pump inflates in 3 minutes

Scoop necks, round necks & tanks Comp. $6 & more!

• Powerfull 3 speed oscillating motor • UL listed • Adjustable height to 58”

For Men & Women Your Choice Patio Sling $ Chair

Hanes Ladies Ts

Claiborne Sunglasses

Resin Umbrella Base Fill with water or sand

Patio Umbrella Light

Chaise Lounge Comp. $59.99

Water Repellent Fabric Protector

Comp. $20

7 1⁄2 ‘ Adjustable Tilt Market Umbrella

Department Store Ladies Better T Shirts & Tanks

8' Wood Shaft Market Umbrella OR

Your Choice

Selection varies by store; Fits most patio furniture

Comp. $250

Comp. $16

Comp. $596

25 Lb Umbrella Base ....... $30

•Classic Body •Heavyweight •Wicks Moisture

Comp. $400

*Selection varies by store

Men’s Super Premium Tees & Tanks

Includes cushions as shown

Umbrella And Base Sold Separately

200

5 Piece Patio Set

37” Body Board with leash

Comp. $30-$60

•Rust Resistant Steel Frame Powder Coat Finish •All Weather Sling Fabric • Shatter-Resistant Tempered Glass Table Top

Deluxe Rest Queen Size Air Mattress

Outer Banks & Cross Creek Mens Golf Shirts

Comp. $400 Regency *Measured 10’x12’* from Gazebo eave to eave

Catalina

499 Solids, stripes, tipped collars

Comp. $249

Nantucket 10’x10’* Gazebo

Fabulous assortment!

1 Gallon Clarifier

499

8” to 12” Round..................65¢-$1.50 7” to 12” ............................60¢-$1.99 14” Round.....................................$1.99 14” Chip & Dip............................$1.99 16” to 18” Oval.................$1.99-$2.49 Asst. Sizes Serving Trays...$1.50-$3.49

Comp. $28

299

1 Gallon Algaecide

NEW SHIPMENT!

X-Large 41” Slick Board with Leash

1 Lb Powdered or 1 Gal. Liquid Shock

4 lbs...............................$18.99 7 lbs...............................$29.99 15 lbs...........................$59.99 25 lbs...........................$79.99

Bowls

Plates

Available in sizes 4, 6, 8

JUST ARRIVED!

Comp. $28-$30

or Prevent® Mosquito Repellent

Your Choice:

Comp. $60-$118

Comp. $100-$250

5 Position Steel Sun Chair

SUPER FAMOUS Girl’s Racing Swimsuits

Mad Iguana® Mens Swimwear

Gottex Swimsuits

50 oz

7.5 oz. Bonus Size

Christina®, Baltex®, Speedo® Swimsuits

Backwoods®

STORE HOURS! Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm Sale Dates: Thurs. July 8 - July 14, 2010

4 Position Aluminum Easy In Easy Out Beach Chair

Comp $89

Men’s & Ladies - Metals & Plastics

Comp. $20

Spring Hinged Reading Glasses

Treats 5,000 sq ft Season-long control NOT AVAILABLE IN NY!

Comp $4.99

Comp. $20-$25 We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards

We accept A M E R I C A N E X P R E S S ® CARDS