8-12-2010 Berlin Citizen by Ryan Millner

The Berlin

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Volume 14, Number 32

Berlin’s Only Hometown Newspaper

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Great playground program may be better next season By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen The playgrounds director reports that 2010 has proven to be a great summer season — and he’d like next year to be even better. While the summer program comes to an end this week, playground Director Jack Rudy already is looking towards next summer. “Next

year there will hopefully be a lot of changes that will benefit the children and parents of Berlin,” said Rudy, who is completing his first year in the job. The summer program has helped families balance summer schedules for more than 40 years and many parents once were en-

School starts soon. Check The Citizen weekly for updates, stories and bus schedules.

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Primary Day Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence

Jenna Chirico, 11, gets a push from playground Director Jack Rudy during the summer session at Percival Field.

9/11 memorial for Berlin gets underway Berlin fire fighters planned to travel to New York City early in the morning, Aug. 10, to collect steel from the World Trade Towers. The materials will be used to create a 9/11 memorial for Berlin in a small park now under design in front of the Kensington Fire Rescue facility on Farmington Avenue. The steel from Ground Zero is housed in hangers at JFK Airport and Kensington Fire Chief Mark Lewandowski will lead the local contingent of emergency workers who will be retrieving the materials. Manafort Brothers Inc., of Plainville, has donated its services to haul the steel. Berlin fire trucks will meet the transport at the state line and escort the artifacts back to town. The Sept. 11 Families Association is granting artifacts to communities that want to create memorials and Lewandowski applied for a grant and met with the group earlier this year to select the pieces to be used at the Berlin site. At this time, the plan is to dedicate the local memorial on the 10 year anniversary of the attack in September 2011. For continuing coverage of this story, check our website and the Aug. 19 edition.

For results from the Aug. 10 primary, visit our website at berlincitizen.com.

‘Homelessness is for the Birds’ takes flight at Berlin Free Library By Pam Fuschino Special to The Citizen Books aren’t the only thing the Berlin Free Library has to offer these days — a bird house that is a perfect replica of the library is also on display. Assistant Librarian Jean Munson, who has worked at the Worthington Ridge library for over 10 years, explained that this birdhouse, will be auctioned off at the Friendship Service Center of New Britain to benefit the homeless. The replica was designed and created by Carol Yorker. The auction will be held Sept. 23 at the Friendship Service Center of New Britain, Trinity-on -Main in New Britain, and will include birdhouses of all sizes and

descriptions. The project is called “Homelessness Is for the Birds” and was created by The Friendship Center of New Britain to raise funds for its residents. Anyone can get involved by designing a birdhouse that will be displayed over the summer at the center and auctioned off in the fall. The library’s fans are taking up a collection with the aim to win the bid on the birdhouse and keep it at the See Project, page 16

Photo by Pam Fuschino

The Berlin Free Library displays its “mini me” — a bird house replica — on Worthington Ridge.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 12, 2010

College move is on the books for many Berlin students By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen

A photo in the July 29 edition identified a buidling on Worthington Ridge as the former Town Hall. The building was once the Grange Hall.

Calendar.................22 Marketplace............27 Faith .........................6 Health.....................17 Obituaries.................6 Opinion...................14 Real Estate ............26 Seniors ...................23 Sports.....................19

Readers’ poll Here are The Berlin Citizen online poll results for last week. The question was: Are you voting in the Aug. 10 primary? Yes, I wouldn’t miss it. 60% Maybe, if I decide to declare a party. 4% No, I’d rather stay unaffiliated. 36% This week’s poll question asks: Is it a good idea for towns to allow residents to keep small flocks of chickens? Vote online at www.BerlinCitizen.com

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degree and an ever-growing field. This versatility is also why Addamo wants to earn a degree in international business at Bryant. “Growing up, people would ask us, ‘what do you want to be?’ Other kids would say things like ‘I wanna be a fireman,’ but I didn’t

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nis Taricani, who sparked her interest in business. He teaches business at New Britain High school and Mariko Taricani remembers sitting in his classes when she was seven or eight, just listening. As she grew up, Mariko Taricani realized that business is a versatile

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In the coming weeks, many high school graduates from Berlin will pack up and move into their next stage in life — college. Some will move to schools across the nation. Others, like Marc DelValle, will stay close. DelValle will attend Central Connecticut State University at the end of August to earn a teaching degree. Because CCSU is just ten minutes away from his home, he won’t be rooming there and won’t have to pay for housing. Mariko Taricani and Nick Addamo are two students who will be a moderate distance from home. Taricani

will attend Fordham University in New York City and Addamo will be at Bryant University in Rhode Island. “Close enough to come home on weekends, but far enough to be away,” Adammo said. However, regardless of distance, the students chose colleges which would help them meet their life goals. DelValle discovered the joy of teaching by tutoring his fellow students in math and Spanish at Berlin High School. For Taricani, it was her father, Den-

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fish byproducts. Phosphorus (P) is associated with good root growth, increased disease resistance and fruit and seed production, basically important to all functions of good plant growth. How does this translate to your plants? The best radishes, carrots, tulips or daffodils, you have ever seen. My favorite organic source of phosphorus is steamed bone meal. Organic phosphorus can also be found in bat guano, chicken and poultry manure and cricket castings. The last primary nutrient

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green but in reality are weak and vulnerable to pests and diseases. Natural fertilizers generally are slower acting, build healthy soil, and create hardier more robust plants. Okay, so what do these three primary elements really do? Nitrogen (N) or nitrate fertilizers are used to encourage leaf growth. Lawn fertilizers typically have a high nitrogen number. In a similar way higher nitrate fertilizers produce fast leaf growth in lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard. You wouldn’t use a lawn fertilizer on tomato plants because the result would be tall deep green plants with few flowers or fruit. Some organic sources of nitrogen include manures from herbivores (for example, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits), cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal, blood meal, and

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percent available phosphorus. The sources of these nutrient elements can be either chemical or natural (organic). Generally speaking chemical fertilizers act very quickly and if not used correctly can actually harm not help plants. Too much of a chemical fertilizer will actually “burn” or kill a plant, just the opposite of your intentions. Chemical fertilizers can be hazardous to children, pets and the environment. They tend to destroy the microorganisms in the soil and disrupt the soil’s natural ecology. Chemical fertilizers do feed the plant but I prefer one that feeds the soil organisms, which in turn makes nutrients available for the plant as nature intended. Plants chemically fed appear vigorous and

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History

Pecks and Borthwicks influenced Berlin’s history By Cathy Nelson Special to The Citizen

Two great Berlin families, the Borthwicks and the Pecks, showed their commitment to the community with contributions of time as well as financial support. Here is a brief introduction to their stories.

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about the town, meeting neighbors and friends and telling more stories. Even as a child, Ann was interested in history. David Borthwick grew up in New Britain. Both Ann and David went to Rhode Island for college, Ann to Rhode Island School of Design and David to Bryant College. In those days, the two colleges shared buildings and so the two New Britain kids became friends. After marriage, they moved to Kensington and raised their family. It was the Berlin Bicentennial that got Ann started on her quest to write down everything she could remember of Berlin history. She’d spend hours at the old Peck Library writing bits of information down on old catalog cards. She’d visit her older relatives and her grandfather’s old neighbors to hear the old stories again so she could record the information. David and Ann are the ones who collected the books

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and information is now in the local history room at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The room was named in their honor in June 2001. The Pecks Who were the Pecks? The library is named in their honor, but for the most part it seems we’ve forgotten who they were. Susan Peck was born in 1854, the daughter of Russell Peck and his second wife Susan Curtiss. Susan Peck grew up in town, attended the Blue Hills School, and became a school teacher. She never married. It was Susan Peck who was the leader in Kensington and it was she who saw the need for a public library building. First, some background. The Kensington Library Society, the fifth oldest library in Connecticut, had had a collection and a constitution since 1829. At first the collection was kept at the Kensington Congregational Church.

In 1874, the Hart’s Hall was used and later the Berlin Savings Bank housed the collection. In the 1890s, the collection and bookcases were returned to the Kensington Congregational Church. In 1899, Susan Peck pledged to give $10 annually towards establishing a permanent home for the library and to collect at least $5 from her cousin Katherine Peck. As the plans for a new library developed, Susan Peck was probably the one to ask her third cousin, Henry Hart Peck, a former resident of town, for assistance. Henry grew up in Kensington, the son of Lemuel Peck and Lucy Hooker Hart. Henry Hart Peck committed to giving the money to build a library in Kensington, if a suitable plot of land could be found. The Pecks were among the early residents of the town.

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Thursday, August 12, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen

CL&P safety tips for home generators

Portable home electric generators can provide peace of mind in the event that there is a loss of power. Connecticut Light & Power encourages customers to understand how to properly use these machines. “These generators create a sense of comfort for customers by providing a solid back-up plan, in case there’s a problem with the power,” said Jessica Brahaney Cain, director, Customer Solutions, CL&P. “But it’s also critical to remember that there are safety guidelines that should be followed to keep customers and our line workers safe.” CL&P reminds customers: · Don’t connect the generator directly to your home’s wiring. Have a qualified electrician connect the generator with a transfer switch so that it is not connected di-

rectly to your home wiring. If not installed properly, generators can feed electricity back into power lines that are connected to your home, and pose a deadly situation for electric utility workers in the area. · Don’t overload the generator. Do not operate more appliances and equipment than the generator can handle, as overloading your generator can seriously damage your appliances and electronics. A portable electric generator should be used only when necessary, and only to power essential equipment. · Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Also, never use a generator in basements, crawl spaces, or other enclosed or partially enclosed areas, even when they are ventilated. Locate the unit far from doors, windows, and vents

that could allow the carbon monoxide emitted by a generator to come indoors. Carbon monoxide can be deadly. · Read and adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation. Also, follow state, local, and national fire and electric codes. · Turn off all equipment powered by the generator before shutting down your generator. · Keep children and pets away from electric generators at all times. · Use the proper power cords. Only use heavy-duty, outdoor-rated power cords with an adequate wire gauge. Overloaded cords can cause fires or equipment damage. See Tips, page 12

Business accolades Two individuals, who work at Berlin businesses, were featured in the Hartford Business Journal’s annual “40 under 40” list of notable business people. Brian Ferney, 38, of West Hartford, director of marketing communications for Comcast, was recognized for his work and work ethic. Ferney, a former golf professional, won a national marketing award and other national recognition within one year of getting into network sales. Daniel R. Canavan, 35, of Glastonbury, is an attorney for Northeast Utilities. In addtion, he serves on the board of directors for Operation Fuel, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides emergency energy assistance to Connecticut residents. He also serves as volunteer counsel for Pro Bono Partnership, Inc., which provides pro bono business legal services to nonprofit agencies in Connecticut.

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Chapel in the Woods, a summertime alternative worship, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. The 30minute service of scripture, hymns and homily is casual and children are welcome. The chapel is located behind the Reeves Center. In case of rain on Sunday or anytime the preceding Saturday, the service will be held in the Parish Center. In addition to the Chapel in the Woods, traditional

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Ellen (Johnson) Lockwood, 95, of Berlin, joined her husband Willis on Aug. 4, 2010 to continue their life together. Born in Chicago, Ill. on April 29, 1915, she leaves behind her two children, son Kenneth Lockwood and his wife Nancy of Berlin and daughter, Ellen Landino of Reno, N.V. Also surviving are a brother, Robert and his wife Betty of Windsor; three grandchildren, and a greatgrandchild. Services will be private. Memorial donations can be made to the Klingberg Family Center, 370 Linwood St., New Britain, CT 06052. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to EricksonHansen Funeral Home, New Britain.

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Dorothy (Raynock) Skwiot, 76, of Kensington, died peacefully Aug. 2, 2010 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in Scranton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julianna (Kaczmarczyk) Rejniak. She attended Scranton Schools and was a former New Britain resident before moving to Kensington in 1964. She was formerly employed as a lock assembler at Emhart, and was later employed as a supervisor at CCARC, retiring in 1999. She was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Church in East Berlin. She was an avid fisherwoman, a state champion cake designer winning multiyear championships, and a member of the Polish Falcon Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Travel Softball team that won the championship in 1949. She was an avid Red Sox Fan, and was proud to have given a birthday cake to Carl Yastremski

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dren bussed from Willard to the Percival program. This arrangement also works out well for children who take lessons at the pool. The program serves children five to 12 years old. Willard tends to have a younger group and the Percival group often consists of kids nine and up. “We’re not a camp — there’s no archery,” Rudy joked. The older kids play dodge ball; “It’s the big thing,” he said, adding that soccer was popular later in the summer after the World Cup. Basically, the day consists of recess activities, but two participants explained the big draw. “It was really fun,” said

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cline in enrollment. “With parents working, it’s tough to pick them up for that hour,” he said. Rudy would like to see lunch time included in the schedule with the kids bringing their lunches to eat at the playground. “I think that would raise attendance,” Rudy said, adding that he’s working with his supervisors and the town to look into how to accomplish this. The summer program is also useful to parents who want to drop kids off for an hour or so while they run errands. He has a staff of 12 counselors and each week there are special events with chil-

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A healthy discussion about you and your environment By Carolyn Wysocki Special to The Citizen

Every day we are exposed to a variety of chemicals in our homes, work, or school environment. That is one of the reasons the Central Connecticut Health District, along with its community partners — ECHO, Clean Water Action and the Wethersfield Nature Center — recently hosted a Community Conversation. The event was an opportunity to discuss the current state of public health and chemical exposures in the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield. It was the only one held in Connecticut and contributed to a national conversation sponsored by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Participants shared their knowledge, experience, and

In July, Governor M. Jodi Rell signed a bill to create a Chemical Innovations Institute to be developed at UCONN Health Center. The institute will help manufacturers develop alternative non toxic chemicals to use in their products. Carolyn Wysocki stands behind Governor Rell. Numerous legislators were also in attendnace as were representatives from Connecticut Public Health Association, UCONN Institute, Coalition for Safe and Healthy Connecticut, Sierra Club and Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice. opinions on issues relating to chemical exposures and public health. Main lessons

we can learn from the discussion of successes and failures include:

Government Meetings

Thursday, Aug. 12 Parks and 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. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Cemetery Committee, Town Hall Caucus Room A, 7 p.m.

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Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 Board of Education, Town Hall 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 Water Control Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 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

• The importance of respect of yourself and others, especially in terms of health. • Local governments need to be encouraged and motivated by their constituents. Individuals need to be informed about where their

representatives stand on environmental issues and support non-profit organizations that promote chemical-free, safer alternatives. • Companies need to prove that their products are safe to consumers. • The government must ban and phase out chemicals that are known to be toxic and very dangerous. Stringent policies and standards to control chemical and toxin exposure must be enforced too. • Public health departments need to promote, regulate, investigate and provide information about the health and environmental issues related to chemical exposures. • Schools can play an essential role in educating children and future generations about how chemical exposures can be controlled. • Businesses must be voluntarily more transparent, instead of waiting to be forced to change their practices. This would lead to more immediate, beneficial changes. Businesses must See Discussion, next page

Had enough summer, or still grooving? We asked our Facebook friends: are you looking forward to going back to school\having your kids go back to school? Are you bored with summer yet or wishing it would never end? Here’s what they told us. * Can’t wait till the kids go back... *I like summer vacation — then I don’t have to worry about monitoring grades, homework, activities, etc. etc. No, he’s not driving me crazy (yet)... * I agree...I like not having to be the nag so much! My son does drive me nuts, off and on, lol. But I like the more laid-back pace of summer — being able to go where you want, when you want, and not having to hurry back for homework, practice, etc.!! I do love the fall weather, though. * I wish summer would never end...not looking forward to the cold and the snow! * I hated July with the heat and humidity. Now that it’s August, I’m looking at the projects I began in July & thinking, OMG I only have 3 weeks to finish that! On the other hand, I LOVE going back to school & can’t wait for my first class. No, the kids aren’t driving me crazy.

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Census News The 2010 Census is winding down, and as a census partner, the Town of Berlin would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate everyone who has supported and participated in this great effort. However, there are still several quality assurance operations that will continue to take place this month, and we encourage you to cooperate with census workers should they call or visit your household. These final steps will ensure the census will provide the highest quality data possible - information that will benefit our community and the nation for the next 10 years. If you have already responded to the census, why are you being contacted again? A census worker may call if the Census Bureau has difficulty reading or otherwise needs to clarify your answers. Census workers may visit if your household was incorrectly marked as unoccupied on April 1. You may receive a visit if your address was not included in the mailback phase or in the door-to-door follow-up phase. If you filled out a Be Counted form or provided your answers over the phone,

Discussion Continued from page 14 promote integrity, honesty, and accountability. Public health departments need to promote, regulate, investigate and provide inform A brief Connecticut summary report, and a larger report for the whole nation, based on these local conversations is available on the National Conversations Web site at nationalconversation@cdc.gov Over the past few decades, several laws have helped to reduce exposures to some well known, harmful chemicals. Connecticut has been a

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a census worker may visit to confirm that the geographic location of your home matches an address in the Census Bureau’s files. Finally, census workers may be in your area to resolve any suspected duplicate addresses. Please keep in mind that the Census Bureau’s quality assurance operations will affect a small percentage of the total number of households counted in the 2010 Census. As always, individual responses are completely confidential, protected, and cannot be shared with anyone. All Census Bureau employees are required to swear an oath for life to protect your personal information. Please cooperate if a census worker calls or visits your household as part of the final stages of the 2010 Census. This has been the largest domestic undertaking of the American people, and now is the time to make sure the data we all rely on is as accurate as possible. (Submitted by the Town Manager’s office)

leader in reducing toxic exposures through passages of legislation that relate to the lessons learned by the participants. Clean Water Action, ECHO and Coalition for a Safe & Health Connecticut, among other groups, advocated the passage of Public Act 09-103, which became the nation’s most health-protective state or local policy on BPA in food and beverage containers. Starting Oct. 1, 2011, no reusable food or beverage containers or infant formula or baby food cans or jars that contain BPA will be permitted in Connecticut. Two other bills include CT Public Act 09-81 requires

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schools by July 1, 2011 and PA 09-56 which now bans the use of lawn-care pesticides on the grounds and playing fields of public and private schools with grades K-8, except in emergencies. (Carolyn Wysocki is president of the Ecological Health Organization, also known as ECHO, a statewide advocacy and resource group that links public health to environmental issues.)

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Feed My Starving Children Feed my starving children is a team-building, community event at the Northeast Utilities Warehouse, 61 Massirio Drive, Berlin. Handpacked meals will feed hungry children in Swaziland, Africa. For more information call (860)828-3637 or e-mail fmsc@bethanycvenant.org or www.childrenscup.org to learn more about the ministry.

Premium parking offered at Berlin Fair The Berlin Lions Club is offering premium parking at the Berlin Fair this year for those who want the assurance of a guaranteed spot, close to the gate and next to the security office. The passes for guaranteed parking will be available Kensington Opticians on an

advance sale basis and at the fairgrounds the week before the fair. The fee is $50 for the parking pass for all three days, and $20 for a one day pass. For more information regarding the parking offer, email jdemko@spectransport.com.

Farmers Market

The Berlin Farmers 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, artisan bread and honey. Volunteers are always welcome at the Welcome Tent and are needed to oversee the Kids’ Play Area on Saturday, Aug. 14 and 28. For more information, contact the Chamber at (860) 829-1033 or James Roby at (860) 828-5548.

New YMCA program

Infant care will soon be offered at the YMCA Marjorie Moore Child Development center. The program is designed for babies, ages six weeks to 36 months, to help them develop at their own pace. For more information call the Berlin-Kensington YMCA office at (860) 828-6559.

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Make a Splash Prizes earned by participating in Make a Splash, the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading program at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, must be picked up by Friday, Aug. 27. Summer programs Storytimes are scheduled for Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Theme for Aug. 19 is pirates. Floral Arranging Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17. Show off your summer garden by bringing in an arrangement of fresh flowers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Fill out an entry form by Aug. 13. Lego Block Fun is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18, for ages 6 to 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lego blocks are provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Mystery author James R. Benn is scheduled to speak and sign books on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a spot. For more information on programs and events at the library, visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct. us/ or call (860) 828-7125. Playtime Playtime is an opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the meeting room of the library. It is held every Friday

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from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is necessary. Health Information The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Consumer Reports on Health and The Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Both are great resources for up-to-date medical information and advice and are available for patrons in our reference department. Online Employment Help Need help writing a resume or cover letter or interested in receiving online interview coaching? The library subscribes to JobNow, an online job coaching service. This service can be accessed from the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an â&#x20AC;&#x153;almost newâ&#x20AC;? book sale at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. The book sale is open Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most books are only $1. Donations sought The Friends of the Library is looking for used book donations, especially childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginning to read and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapter books.

library for people to see. Munson said she hopes having the birdhouse at the library will â&#x20AC;&#x153;bring people in and also helps them to help the homeless.â&#x20AC;? Munson spoke about keeping the Berlin Free Library open to the public. The library is a non-profit organization that receives from funding from several sources including the Marjorie Moore Foundation. Still, it always needs support. Munson explained that the Berlin Free Library is a reading library â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not computerized. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the old fashioned way of doing it,â&#x20AC;? Munson said. In addition to the adult section, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library upstairs with a small-scale train that runs around the ceiling of the room. The library offers many activities for children throughout the year. Also, meetings rooms are available to groups for a nominal fee. The library is located at 834 Worthington Ridge. Call (860)828-3344 for hours of operation. For information about the project â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homelessness Is for the Birdsâ&#x20AC;? go to www.friendshipservicecenter.org.

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Gluten Free 101 The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled a chat group, Gluten Free 101, for Monday, Aug. 23 at 6:45 p.m. at the Community Center. All persons with celiac disease and their family and friends are invited to attend. Come to gain information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information and to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.

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Trojanowski tournament continues to grow By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen When the Paladino brothers, Brent and Cody, decided to host an annual junior golf tournament in memory of their grandfather, Stan Trojanowski, their goals for Year No. 1 were relative-

ly modest. The inaugural tournament, held eight years ago, was a one-day event. It went well, but the Paladino’s were not quite satisfied. Since 2002, however, the tournament — held at Timberlin — has blossomed. Now a 36-hole, two-day event, the Stan Trojanowski Northern Junior is a nationallyranked tournament, drawing some of the best young talent from New England and beyond. “It’s extremely exciting to see how much the tournament has grown in a short period of time,” said Brent Paladino. “This year, we have an international field of players from 10 states/provinces. Our goal is to keep growing year after year and to try to make it one of the premier national junior golf tournaments in the country. Nothing happens overnight, but as long as we keep putting on a well-run event year after year, I

think the rest will take care of itself.” Brent Paladino, who played golf for The College of William and Mary and is doing his all to earn a spot on the PGA Tour, pointed out that much legwork goes into running the Trojanowski tournament. “It’s hard to believe, but running this tournament is a 12-month ordeal,” he said. “Between meetings, phone calls and e-mails between our committee members, there is always something to be done, even in the heart of winter. “We are lucky enough to have an extremely dedicated committee of 15 close friends who put in countless hours throughout the year to make the event what it is today.” Brent indicated that the Trojanowski tournament is a labor of love for him and Cody, a Baylor University golfer. “I would like to believe my grandfather would be extremely proud of the growth of the event. Any time I’m in a crunch to get things done for the event, or stressed out about it, I think of him looking down on us and that is what gets me through,” said Brent. The 2010 Trojanowski tournament was held Aug. 9 and 10. With a talent-packed field

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Former Berlin High School baseball players Ryan Cimino, left, and Bill Robinson helped lead A-Plus Plumbing of the West Haven Twilight League to the National Amateur Baseball Federation World Series, which will be held this week in Kentucky. Cimino graduated from BHS in 1998. Robinson graduated the following spring. The two have been teammates since Little League.

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The Second Annual Connecticut High School Lineman Challenge was held July 31 at Berlin High School. Twenty-four six-player teams from 20 high schools across Connecticut competed in the event. Teams competed in the bench press, tire flip, sled relay, agility course, a “move the mountain” relay, heavy bag relay, tire toss, truck push, and tug of war. Masuk-Monroe won the team championship. Pictured: BHS players compete in the truck push and tug of war that afternoon.

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The Berlin U-12 travel baseball team won the 2010 Farmington Lindquist Tournament with a perfect 10-0 record.

Baseball U-12 travel Berlin won the 2010 Farmington Lindquist Tournament with a perfect 10-0 record. The locals out-homered their opponents 20-1 during the tournament. Leading the way were Cote Libby (5 HR), Jared Gallagher (4) and Mike Jukonski (3). Leading Berlin’s offense were Zach Pajor (.692, 2 HR), Libby (.667) and Evan McKinnon (.583). Jared Zima, Rob DeGroff, Gallagher, Garrett Guite, Ryan Cop and Jukonski all batted over .400. Berlin’s pitching staff featured DeGroff, Zima and Guite, each with three victories. Completing the Berlin battery were Zima, Cop and Eric DeFrancesco. Kelsie Anderson pitched well in relief and had two homeruns. Leading Berlin’s defense were Noah Skinner, Joey Leary and Jake Ahlquist.

Local brothers Raylend and Roman Wilson cleaned up at the 2010 Nutmeg State Games. Raylend, right, took home first place medals in the long jump, and in the 100- and 200-meter dash. Roman claimed a second place medal in the 200meter dash and was fourth in the 100.

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Future appears bright for Berlin Twilight League team By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

Season No. 1 came to an end recently for the Berlin Twilight League baseball team. The locals were knocked out of the state tournament last week, but can be proud of their inaugural campaign. Berlin’s entrant in the Wallingford Twilight League was comprised of many guys who had played for either the Berlin Post 68 American Legion club, or Berlin NewAlliance Bank, a member of the Jaycee-T.D. Banknorth league. Back then, there was a bit of tension between the teams. Because Post 68 and NewAlliance drew players from the same talent pool, some felt that the new kid on the block — NewAlliance — prevented the town from fielding one “super team.” However, others argued that NewAlliance was good for Berlin as it provided more kids in town the opportunity to play ball during the summer. In the end, Post 68 and NewAlliance each thrived, and any bad blood that may have existed between the teams is ancient history. “There was absolutely no issue when it came to bringing the NAB and Legion players together,” said Mitch DeLorenzo, who served as a player-coach this summer. “Both teams were strong

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

Saturday

Family Day picnic – The SVEA Social Club has scheduled a Family Day picnic for Saturday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. Picnic includes chicken, burgers, hot dogs, corn, baked potatoes and more. The public is welcome. For more information and directions, call (860) 828-9447. Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical

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Monday

Golf tournament – The New Britain/Berlin Rotary Club has scheduled is 23rd annual Golf Classic for Monday, Aug. 16 at Stanley

Golf Course in New Britain. The 18 hole scramble begins at noon with a shotgun start. For more information, call Steve Nims at (860) 538-4874 or Michael Schroeder at (860) 839-3389.

Tuesday

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Golf tournament – The Berlin VFW William B. Scalise-William J. Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Timberlin Golf Course. For more information, visit www.tourevents.com/Mayer.

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Pet Meet & Greet – Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a Meet & Greet for Saturday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at A.S. Labieniec. Come meet the friendly, beautiful cats that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references. FOBAC will also accept food donations and applications for new foster homes. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Amber Alert – Liberty Bank, 1169 Farmington Ave., has scheduled an Amber Alert event for Saturday, Aug. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. Bring your children to be photographed by the Kensington/Berlin Sunrise Rotary, meet Rocky the Rock Cats mascot and drop off school supply donations for Berlin students in need. For more information, call Liberty Bank at (860) 828-1793.

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Blood drive — The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Comcast, 222 New Park Ave. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 1-800RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Aug. 16: Sausage links with gravy, parsley mashed potatoes, peas, cracked wheat bread, mandarin oranges. Tuesday, Aug. 17: Corn chowder with crackers, turkey salad with celery, cherry tomatoes and black olives, homemade potato salad, croissant, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Aug. 18: Cheeseburger with sautĂŠed onions, tater tots, marinated tomato wedges and cucumber slices, topped strawberry mousse. Thursday, Aug. 19: Thin sliced roast pork with apple gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, French green beans Almandine, rye bread, ice cream social. Friday, Aug. 20: White fish filet with lemon dill sauce, cornbread stuffing, stewed tomatoes and zucchini squash, garden salad, wheat bread, topped fruit crisp.

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AARP The Berlin AARP Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Senior Center.

Sewing Circle The Senior Center has scheduled a Sewing Circle drop in for Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the arts and crafts room. Bring your mending, alterations, needlework, quilting blocks, etc. The Senior Center provides two sewing machines, as well as necessary materials. For more information, call (860) 808-4362.

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Fertilizer Continued from page 3 Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are known as primary or macronutrients. In addition plants need other elements in lesser amounts. These are sometimes called secondary or micronutrients. In even lesser amounts are trace elements. Calcium, magnesium and sulfur are usually considered secondary elements. They can be found together in a type of lime called gypsum. Although all three are important, calcium is the key to maintaining a proper balance in soil nutrients. If your soil is acidic you amend the soil by adding some kind of lime. Adding lime to your garden or lawn “sweetens” the soil or increases the pH. The measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is what comprises pH and it’s measured on a scale from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. The lower the pH number under 7, the stronger the acid and in

a similar but opposite way the larger the number above 7 the stronger the base. Native Connecticut soils have a range from 4.5 to 5.5 while most of the plants we like to grow prefer a range of 6.0 to 6.8 Amending your soil with any substance should always be preceded by a soil test. Adding lime just because you think you should, could not only lock up already available nutrients, but also prevent plants from growing. A soil test will give you the information you need to create the optimum conditions for specific plant growth. Think of it like the blood test your physician gives you to access your body chemistry. It is that important. If you are serious about gardening I recommend annual soil tests. They are free or inexpensive and will enhance your gardening experience. Wow, that was a lot of information. Let me try to make it simple. First get a soil test done before you fertilize or amend your soil. Re-

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The Berlin Police Department reported the following arrests.

July 4 John Philbin, 46, 1275 Worthington Ridge Rd., third-degree assault, risk of injury (family violence related). Ghislain Fortin, 44, 75 Homecrest Dr., third-degree assault, disorderly conduct by intimidation, risk of injury (family violence related) fireworks, sale/use/possession, carrying a firearm while under influence of liquor/drug, illegal possession of drug/narcotic, drug paraphernalia. July 5 Robert Hamelin, 29, 21 South Second St., Meriden, violation of probation. July 10 Evelyn Astacio, 37, 645 Myrtle St., New Britain, sixth-degree larcenypossess/recv/transport. Sarah Kaizer, 22, 16 Stoneham Dr., West Hartford, possession of marijuana less than 4 oz., drug paraphernalia, fail-

ure to drive in proper lane, multiple lane hwy., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Thomas Fladd, 49, 115 Botsford St., Meriden, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple lane hwy., multiple, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. July 11 Raymond Cuevas, 40, 34 Mill St., Meriden, failure to drive in proper lane, multiple lane hwy., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. July 12 Pamela Lavette, 40, 93 Windy Knoll Dr., disorderly conduct/assaultive. July 14 Rebecca Duksa, 27, 33 Langdon Ct., second-degree failure to appear. Nicey Pearson, 28, 107 Love Lane, Hartford, sixth-degree larceny (general). July 15 William F. Putnam Jr., 26, first-degree reckless endangerment, interfering with an of-

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DimeSavings Bank. He donated funds to double the size of Waterbury Hospital. He was a member of many clubs and organizations including the Union League, the Waterbury Club, the Waterbury Country Club, the republican Club of Hartford, and the Home Club of Meriden. He was a 32 degree mason. He was a world traveler and “could talk most entertainingly of his many experiences on these trips.” Originally, the Kensington Library was suppose to be built for $8,000 but there were problems with the foundation and costs soon escalated to $10,000. Henry was unable

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His mother was related to both Rev. Hooker who founded Hartford and General Selah Hart who was part of the American Revolution. In 1860, Henry Peck and Charles Miller started a dry goods business in Waterbury. Miller & Peck was a big success. Henry retired from business in1886. He was elected as a state representative and later state senator. He was a founder of the Westover School, founder of the Hotel Elton. He served on the Board of Directors for the

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to attend the dedication. But wrote “that his parents had lived in town and because of this and his own many fine early associations that he had great pleasure in presenting the library as a memorial gift.” Henry never married. Upon his death, The Waterbury Republican said that Henry was “remembered for his public spirit, keen business sense, and warm-hearted philanthropy that combined made him a leader of men.” He left a trust fund to the library. Katherine Peck grew up in Kensington, the daughter of Henry Pratt Peck and Harriet Cook. In 1846, her father moved the family to Wis-

consin where her father was a merchant. Her father died of cholera and the family moved back to New Haven for the educational opportunities. Sadly, her brother Henry Brandegee Peck enlisted in the Army and died of typhoid pneumonia during the Civil War. Katherine and her mother moved to her mother’s hometown of Waterbury. Katherine was very active in charity and philanthropy. She was a faithful member of the Waterbury Congregational Church. She was a founder of the Waterbury Industrial School where she served as treasurer. She was a founder of the Young Women’s Friendship League. Kather-

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ine never married. Upon her death she was remembered “as intensely interested in social welfare and church work.” She left a trust fund to the library. The common ancestor for the family was Samuel Peck and Abigail Collier who were the first Pecks to live in Berlin. (Cathy Nelson is assistant director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. This biography is from her book “The People Behind the Names.)

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SVEA Social Club – The SVEA Social Club has scheduled Sweden Day for Saturday, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Swedish music by Ed Hendela is planned. Dinner includes Swedish meatballs, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. For more information and directions, call (860) 8289447.

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Girls Soccer — Berlin vs. Tolland at Tolland, 3:45 p.m. Cross Country – Berlin vs. Platt, Plainville at Sage Park, 3:45 p.m. Girls Swimming – Berlin vs. Holy Cross at Kenned High School, 7 p.m. Girls Volleyball – Berlin vs. Maloney at BHS, 6 p.m.

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Boys Soccer — Berlin vs. Rockville at Sage Park, 7 p.m. Girls Swimming – Berlin vs. Windsor Locks/Ellington at Windsor Locks High School, 4 p.m.

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Foot care Low cost foot care, provided by a specially trained registered nurse, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 19 by appointment only at the Senior Center. Services are provided by Catherine Brennan, RN, and include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and cleaning toenails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, lotioning and powdering of feet. Referrals are made to a doctor or Podiatrist when necessary. For fee information and to schedules an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Whacky Whist Whacky Whist card games are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 20 at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior Center. It’s easy and fun to play. Score sheets and directions are provided. Prizes are awarded and refreshments will be served. To sign up, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 or stop by the front desk.

Lunch Brunch The Senior Center has scheduled its lunch brunch trip for Friday, Aug. 27 to Lenny & Joe’s in Westbrook. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 1 a.m. Trip is limited to 13 participants. For more information, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Cheryl Eiderdown, MSW Intern, are required. Eiderdown also will schedule home appointments. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561, ext. 335.

Sept. 16 — Thimble Island and Connecticut shoreline. Sept. 17 — The Culinary Institute of America at Caterina De Medici. Sept. 22 — Connecticut Day at the Big E. Oct. 19 — Hunt’s Landing – Oktoberfest. Nov. 3 — Tutankhamun – New York City. Dec. 10 — Christmas in Connecticut at the Wadsworth Antheneum.

AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Aug. 26 — Lady Katherine lunch cruise and Science Center, Hartford. Sept. 23 — Dutch Apple Cruise, lunch and tour on Hudson River. Oct. 4— Adams Farm, Vermont.

Key keeper The key keeper program is sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department. This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Lending library Seniors are welcome to borrow two books per visit (on the honor system) from the Senior Center library The books may be borrowed as long as needed. Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Computer use Thanks to a donation of a computer and printer from the Friends of Berlin Public Health Nursing Services, seniors are invited to use this equipment free of charge. Sign up at scheduled computer time at the Senior Center.

Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006.

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FUDA CONSTRUCTION LLC No job too small, driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curving. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303.Check us BBB.org

FENCING

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

O’CONNOR HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521 J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 HARDWOOD Flooring Install, Sand, Finish, Repair, Designs Fully insured. We guarantee your satisfaction! Flexible & efficient! (203) 395-6004 Marcelo AFFORDABLE SERVICES -Specializing in total home improvement inside and out. Free estimates. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709. Local and Insured.

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

JUNK REMOVAL

SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Mowing, Home & Yard Maint., Painting, Powerwash, Small Repairs, etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824

CT Reg #606277. DON’T MOVE - IMPROVE! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

COMPLETE Cleaning service. Family business. Perfectly clean your home, apartments, condos, offices, schools. www.birch4.com or phone Ron 203-558-8319 or 203-238-3303 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

HANDYPERSONS

A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS

15 yard roll-off Dumpsters $350 20 yard roll-off Dumpsters $450 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz

HOUSE CLEANING

POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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

MASONRY PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 CASCIO MASON Chimney Repair, Sidewalks, Pavers, Walls, Brick Work, etc. Will Beat Anybody’s Price #611774. 203-935-6213 Bill Rudolph Contractor Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577

POWERWASHING Now made affordable. Full house or spot washing. Fences & decks. Olsen Powerwashing. Free estimates. Fully ins. 203-272-2699

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning

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

STEVENS PAVING

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

SIDING

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

Gonzalez Construction

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

V. NANFITO

MIDSTATE PAVING

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

ROOFING

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

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

PLUMBING DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1 ABSOLUTE BEST Prices! John Mansolf Plumbing & Heating. 25 Years Experience. Licensed & Insured. 10% Senior Citizen Discount Call 203-815-6276

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

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

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

FIDERIO & SONS

thepowerwashingkings.com

O’CONNOR HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLC

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

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

203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000

L & E LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING

MASONRY

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

OTHERS Wash - WE CLEAN! GONE! Gutter black lines... GONE! Green Mold... GONE! Black Mildew... Dirt, Grease & Grime... GONE!

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

DRIVEWAYS - 3 year warranty! Reasonable rates. CT 575852 203-238-1708

Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060 A GREAT team to bartend your next special event. Hardworking, professional, energetic team that will make any function a success. 203-619-2767

L & E PAINTING

PAVING

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 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 Bill Rudolph Landscaping Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, landscape design, waterscapes, edging, mulch, stone, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577

SERVICES OFFERED

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

LANDSCAPING NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950 LAWN REPAIR & renovation. Hyroseeding, drill seeding, arrogation systems. Fall Specials! CT Reg #562159. Call Now 203-272-4216

POWER WASHING

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

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

203-269-0135

Gonzalez Construction

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

★★★★★★★★

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

TREE SERVICES

★★★★★★★★

203-639-0032 VILLA’S TREE REMOVAL We save everybody money! Fully insured, free estimates. (860) 777-7914 CT Reg#709285

Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319

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

PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT Siding Roofing Windows Remodeling Decks Gutters Addtions Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455

NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950

C&M CONSTRUCTION

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE

To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488 2

203-269-3559 New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs lic#565514 www.EmpireLLC.biz

IN BUSINESS 29 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

30 SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 12, 2010 WANTED TO BUY

26” Men’s Vertical PK7 Mountain Bike. Never ridden. Asking $95 (203) 599-5308

Flanders West Apts Southington

Cash Paid For All Types of JEWELRY & Women’s Pocketbooks 203-464-0477

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

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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

203-238-3308

FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

ROLLING STONES WANTED: Original 1965 New Haven Arena concert poster. Will pay $3000 CASH!

Call 310-346-1965 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB Jacuzzi brand. Great condition. Has dual waterfalls with changing color lights. AM/FM stereo with CD player, pop-up speakers. Seats 6-7 people. Paid $12,000 - asking $5,000. (203) 715-8801

ELECTRONICS

HP PhotoSmart Digital Camera & printer. $40. Custom drapery, rod & access, burgandy & gold floral w/cream background, 85" L, triple W/slider. $40. All exc.cond. 203 235-3769

WANTED TO BUY

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295

HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN 4 BR 1.5 Bth, Hubb. Pk, Fridge, range, micro, dishwasher, washer/dryer, garage. $1450/mo. 203-880-9466 or 101eaton@gmail.com MERIDEN House for rent. Hubbard Park area, 2 BR, LR, DR, kit, private yard. Completely remodeled. $1400. No pets. Call (203) 589-1278 MERIDEN Westside 2/1. Walk to park. New paint-carpet. Garage, all appl, w/d incl. 1-yr lease. $1200 plus util. Avail 9/1. No pets. 203-514-2010

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

1-2 ITEMS 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 St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9-5. 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731

MERIDEN. 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse with lower level FR in Mattabasset with a pond view. Sec & ref. $1195. Call Art at Colony RE (203) 235-5797 SOUTHINGTON- 3BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse. All hdwd flrs. Move in condition! W/D incl. $1400/mo. + sec & refs. Pets ok. Call (203) 508-5784 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

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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

BOB DYLAN WANTED: Original 1965 Bushnell Hartford Concert poster. Will pay $3000 CASH!

Call 310-346-1965

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.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN-1 BR. Heat & HW incl. All appls, Washer & dryer, lg yd, park. $750. 860-828-8114

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

DEE’S ANTIQUES

203-235-8431

MILITARY ITEMS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MER LG 2BR, 2nd flr, West 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, 3rd flr Studio, $160/wk+ sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1BR, 2nd flr, stove & fridge incl. Secure building. Spacious, quiet complex. $750+sec. dep. No pets. (203) 376-1259 MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street 2BR $700. HT/HW included Section 8 approved. No pets. 860-246-0613 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 -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 1BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $650 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

MERIDEN 1 & 2BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st fl, Good, quiet neighborhood Dishwasher, microwave, W/D hkup, off st park, backyard. $985/mo. Sect 8 appr’d. No pets. 39 Oak St. Near school. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN 2BR, 3rd flr, 1 bath. 31 Twiss St. Fridge & Stove. Clean. New paint! $650/mo inclds hot water. 203-631-9178 MERIDEN 3 BEDROOM Off street parking, large yard, W/D hookup. Newly renovated. New bathroom. $1100/ mo + Sec. Call 203-671-2672 MERIDEN 3 BR. Clean, 1st floor. With fridge & stove. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Bunker Ave. $1025/mo. Sec 8 approved. (203) 671-3112

MERIDEN 32 Cook Avenue

1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd FL, 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath. No pets. New carpets. Off-street parking. Stove & refrigerator. (203)237-8992 After 5pm. $750 + 1 mon. sec. MERIDEN 4 BRs, 7 Rooms, 1st Floor Eat-In Kitchen. W/D hookup. Off street parking. $1200/month Plus security. Call 860-508-6877 MERIDEN 850.00 + UTL. 1rst fl 2 bdrm. liv/dining rm Spacious Eastside 1000 sec + 1rst mon No pets. 203/537-7291 MERIDEN East Side 2BR, 2nd Fl. Wall to Wall. Appliances, WD hookups. off st parking. 2 decks, Nice yard. No pets. $750 /mo + 2 mos sec. 203-634-9149 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 Spacious 3Br., 2nd floor, Broad St. includes parking and Appl., $750/Month plus utilities. Some pets OK. Call Robert 203-639-9238 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-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 MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. $825/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-2BR, 3rd flr. Avail now! No pets. $625/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-427-7706 MERIDEN-3BR Apartments 1st & 3rd Floor. Off st parking. Updated. Small pets ok. Starting at $950 Available now. Call (203) 641-8483 MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd flr, 3 James St. W/D hookup. No pets/ smoking. Credit Check & refs. $900/mo + utils & security. Call 203-639-8285 MERIDEN-Large 2BR, 1st flr, hdwd flrs, appls incld. Utils & heat not incld. Off-st parking avail. $775/mo + sec. Credit check. Avail 9/1. 646-345-2636 MERIDEN-Large, bright 2BR 2nd flr apartment. W/D hookup. Off st. parking. No utilities. $850/month plus security deposit. 203-715-7508 MERIDEN-Terrific 1BR in Modern E. side, secure bldg in small complex. Lg. kit & bath, stove, fridge, DW. Deck, off st. park. $685 incl. HW. 203-284-1822 x210 MERIDEN. 2 BR apts starting at $750 monthly. 3 BR apts starting at $1100. Some 1st flrs. Call Ray at ReMax (203) 238-1977 for details. MERIDEN. Studio apt, downtown on bus line. $525/mo plus util. No pets. (203) 982-3042 MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD Line Penthouse, 3rd Fl. Pristine. 4.50 Rms. Appliances. Skylights, Sec sys. Parking. Fireplace. No pets. Quiet. Avail 9/1. 203-686-0818 SOUTHINGTON 2 bdrm. 1st flr, nice yard, close to downtown. $900/mo., No pets/smoking. Avail. 9/1. Call 860-919-4231 WALLINGFORD - 16 Valley St. 2nd FL. 2BR, LR, DR, pantry. Newly painted, refinished hdwd flrs. $900/month. (203) 710-1506 WALLINGFORD 2 BEDROOM- Basement. Bright, spacious. Renovated. $850. 203-430-6896. Must see.

WALLINGFORD 2br Great location near Choate. Large & bright with character incl porch $1125/month + util & sec Call 203 671-0209

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e MERIDEN Cape set on rear lot. Move right in. 1875 sq. ft. Beautifully landscaped, 2full baths, 2 car gar, in ground pool. $299,999 Al Criscuolo 203-235-3300

Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!

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

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

WALLINGFORD Enjoy this great Ranch. Features convenient 1st flr fam rm & enclosed breezeway, HDWD flrs thruout, part fin basement w/bilco. Nice lot w/mature landscaping. $224,900 Annemarie 203-265-5618

Call Now!

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

WALLINGFORD 3 BR Large yard. No pets. $1100 Plus Security. (203) 738-9911 WALLINGFORD Available North Main Street Victorian 3RMs, 1BR. 3rd Fl. $750 + utils. No smoking. No pets. Call 203-269-5973 WALLINGFORD-1st Fl. One lg BR. LR, Kitchen w/appliances. No pets or smoking. $850 + deposit & lease. 203-639-9004. Also 2nd Fl, 2BR - $825.

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR, 2nd fl, lg rms, huge kit., (2)12x14BRs. New bathrm sunporch. No pets/smoking. $950/mo+dep. Refs. Quiet nghbord. 203-996-4281 leave msg 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. WLFD. 3rd FL. 1BR, completely remodeled, C-Air & heat. EIK w/new appls & cabinets. Off st park. Washer & Dryer. No pets, no utils. $750. (203) 272-3855

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT MERIDENStorage/Garage Space

$200/mo. Ideal w/great access Mr. Griswold

Call 203-537-1130 STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

CHESHIRE Office Space In professional center, Central location. Suites 150 - 2,000 sq ft (203) 234-9681 WLFD- Rt 5 Prime Office/Retail Space. Stoplight/Parking Lot. High visibility location. 14005200 SF. Can divide. Negotiable terms. Landlord will assist in build out. 203-444-3073

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

SOUTHINGTON - BY OWNER IN JENSEN 55+ COMMUNITY. 2007 CUSTOM BUILT 1656 SF RANCH IN MOVE-IN CONDITION W/3BRS, 2 FULL BATHS, SPACIOUS LR, DR, KITCHEN, C-AIR, DECK, DOUBLE CARPORT AND STORAGE. PRIVATE POOL & ACTIVITY CENTER. REDUCED! $195,000 860-479-9097

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS NORTHFORD-Route 17, 1000 square ft. 2 overhead doors, heat & electricity. $700/month. Call 203-284-0741

OPEN HOUSES

ROOMS FOR RENT 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

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

SOUTHINGTON Open House, Sun, Aug 8th, 1-4 42 Rye Hill Dr $295,000 3 bedroom, 2bath go to www.isoldmyhouse.com/index /SOUTHINGTON-CT/175359

MERIDEN - For Sale By Owner 2 BR Townhouse. 1.50 Baths. Dishwasher, Disposal, Stove, Refrigerator Washer & Dryer incl. New HW Heater. New flooring in LR & DR. Sunken FP in LR. Fresh paint. Deck. C-Air. Pool, Tennis & Basketball Courts, Clubhouse. 1 Car Garage. $179,900. Ron 203-558-8319

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

Thursday, August 12, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

CARPET CLEANERS 18 Needed. No exp needed. $400-$1500/week. Call Mon. or Tues. 203-759-0577 CDI Head Start Serving the City of Meriden, CT Vacancy Notice

MERIDEN - Windingbrook. For Sale By Owner. 2BR Townhouse, 1.5 bath. Washer/Dryer included. Newer furnace, central air and HW heater. Sunken living room w/Fireplace. Spectacular waterfront view from the deck. 1 car gar. Pool, tennis courts & clubhouse. $179,900. Call Bob 203-213-9415 MERIDEN- Spacious 2BR Townhouse with FP, garage, central air, pool and more. Asking $143,900. Quality Realty, LLC 203-235-1381 SOUTHINGTON-Move Right In! 2BR TH on Rt 322. 1 1/2 baths, private deck. MANY UPGRADES. EZ access to Bristol & Cheshire. $135,000. 860-841-9412

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD BRAND NEW DELUXE 2BR HOME IN UPSCALE PARK! FINANCING AVAILABLE! $69,900

203-799-7731 LOTS & ACREAGE

MERIDEN Builder’s take notice. 200 x 200 approved building lot less than 1 mile from Berlin. Recent soil test done & survey priced at $69,900. Just needs plot plan. Reasonable offers accepted. Owners financing. Call Dawn 203-235-3300

CDI HS Serving the City of Meriden, CT is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Family and Community Partnerships Manager: This position is responsible for oversight and development of systems to develop and provide opportunities and support for growth of Head Start families so they can identify their own strengths, needs and interests and find their own solutions. Developing a parent and community volunteer program and being the lead on child abuse and neglect issues are also part of this positions responsibilities. Developing relationships with community partners, to whom families can be referred for services, is a key function of this position. The minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Human Services, Family Studies, or other human services related field plus associated experience working with young children and families. One year supervisory/management experience required. Two years experience in case management preferred. Bilingual preferred. Starting salary is $44,720. Applications and copies of job descriptions may be obtained by calling 203-238-9166 or coming by the CDI HS Office at 398 Liberty St., Meriden, CT. Closing date for expecting applications will be Friday August 13, 2010. CDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CHILD Care Center in Southington has FT & PT positions. Center exp. and ECE credits pref. Michelle 860-628-5524 email ccds@conversent.net

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BREAKFAST & lunch business, No. Haven/Wlfd area. Seats 70 people. Yearly gross sales $380,000 average. Serious inquiries only. 203-265-6572.

HELP WANTED

CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERPUT A SMILE ON A CHILD’S FACE... and a memory in someone’s heart. If you enjoy working with children and have an interest in photography, we’ll train you to assist or take high quality school portraits. Paid training, benefits, fun working environment, seasonal work during the school year, early mornings. Please call 860-6283920 ext. 17

AUTO MECHANIC Full or part time. Exc pay & benefits. Bob’s Garage (203) 238-1426 Fax 203-639-2966

No experience necessary!

BAKERY//Coffee Shop PT- Assist w/cust service & other duties. Apply: 10a-1p, NE Muffin Factory 1678 Mer-Wtby Tpke, Milldale

City of Meriden Needs Park Plumber

BOOKKEEPER PT/FT 3+ years exp. Excel, Microsoft, Quicken, etc. Fax resume Attention Sonic: 203-284-8090 Or Call 203-265-7174 CALL CENTER - Wallingford Looking for Full-Time, Reliable, ambitious, independent worker with attention to detail. Must be able to adjust to change quickly, have Microsoft Office knowledge and previous phone and problem solving customer service experience (not retail). Please contact Valerie 203.284.6040 Ext 112

This is skilled work at the journeyman level. Installation, maintenance, repair of park plumbing fixtures, heating systems and accessories, park pools, bathrooms, recreation equip. City buildings. H.S. grad or equiv; Exp as a journeyman plumber/completion of a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing trade. Must have a valid CT driver’s lic. Salary $22.63 pr. hr. Send apps to Personnel Dept, 142 East Main St, Meriden. Closing is Tues., August 17, 2010 OR the first 50 apps. Preference will be given to Meriden residence. www.cityofmeriden.org

HELP WANTED CLERICAL/LEGAL SECRETARY PT- Flexible hours. 30 hrs per wk. Email to: jobs@dldd-law.com Or fax to: 203-272-2077

DRIVER PART TIME True World Foods, wholesale food distributor. Tue., Fri. and Sat. from 8:30 AM. Medium/ light duty trucks; need to have a clean driving record. Please apply in person. Location is 2091 Meriden Rd (Cheshire/Wolcott city line) 600 feet east of Musso View Ave. ELECTRICIAN’S APPRENTICE Commercial/Residential. Must have 1-2 yrs experience. Fax resume to 203-639-1525 HEAVY Equipment Dealership in the Hartford Area looking for a Motivated Entry level Parts Counter Person. Good Communication, People Skills A Must, Parts Experience Helpful but will train. We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package including medical & dental insurance, 401K and Profit Sharing. Please send resume to Record-Journal Box 87M, 11 Crown St, Meriden, CT 06450

Human Resources Director Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs is seeking a YMCA missionoriented professional to join the Association’s management team, providing strategic leadership to attract, develop and retain the best talent available and to position the YMCA as an “employer of choice.” Oversees the development and implementation of talent management/human resources policies, plans and services, including recruitment, selection, legal compliance, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, employment practices and procedures, employee communications and events. Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred and have eight or more years of professional experience in all aspects of human resources management and staff development and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have effective communication skills, be innovative and have superior management/interpersonal skills. Salary range: $50K-$56K with 9% retirement, and medical benefits. By August 20, send cover letter, resume, and 5 references. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Send to Janet Ebert at jebert@southingtoncheshireymca.org IF you are looking for a great place to work, an opportunity to earn money and learn a little about insurance, call: Tatia Winecoff, Agent, State Farm Insurance Wallingford 203-269-9330 Fax 203-269-9331 Fluency in English and Spanish are a Plus! Equal Opportunity Employer

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LOCAL HVAC company in search of someone with good skills in Excel and Word and general office duties. Please call 203-484-0405 LYMAN FARMS INC., MIDDLEFIELD, CT Needs 1 temporary worker 8/15/2010 to 11/1/2010, 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 860-263-6020. Job order #CT4558913. Cooking for a large and diverse group of employees. Must be knowledgeable in safe food handling and proper sanitation. Prepare and cook food for all meals. Responsible to work out schedule with other staff to keep camp clean. Keep kitchen, dining and prep area clean and sanitized. Work with camp manager to plan and prepare weekly menu and meal times which may vary daily. Help unload trucks, do inventory, and store food safely upon delivery. Must prepare and serve breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner. One year of Labor Camp cook experience required. Must work daily hours set up by camp manager which require split shifts to accommodate all meal times. LYMAN FARMS INC., MIDDLEFIELD, CT Needs 8 temporary workers 8/16/2010 to 11/1/2010, 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 860-263-6020. Job order #CT4558914. May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and processing of fruit and vegetables crops including, but not limited to, driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw and hoe. 1 month experience in duties listed required. MANUFACTURING Temp w/possible hire. Able to lift 50 lbs, STABLE WORK HISTORY, good mechanical skills, able to pass criminal background check. MUST be open to all shifts. $15.50. Call AR Mazzotta (203) 949-4242. PART TIME Accounting Clerk /Receptionist needed in Wallingford. Duties include A/P, payroll, light reception and other office duties. Email jobs@regantech.com for more information. No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED PERSONABLE AND COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS Wanted for non-medical in-home care for the elderly. Live-in for 3, 4, or 5 days plus hourly. Our caregivers are as important to us as our clients. Visiting Angels 860-349-7016.

RECEPTIONIST for local construction company Duties will include answering phones, handling mail including UPS, filing, ordering supplies/manage supply closet, and general office duties. Excel and Word Experience desired. Please email resume to: HR@LaRosaBG.com fax to: 203-630-1998 or apply in person to: LaRosa Building Group LLC 163 Research Parkway Meriden, CT AA/EEO. ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERTOWN OF SOUTHINGTON Full time Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) position in Southington, CT. Work performed under supervision of Town Planner. Duties include, but are not limited to the application of State and local planning and zoning regulations, laws and ordinances; review of maps, plot plans and permit applications; processing complaints, and serving as staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Application form and full job descriptions are available at www.southington.org Application materials must be received by 4:30 pm Friday September 3, 2010 in the Town of Southington Planning Department, 75 Main Street, PO Box 610, Southington, CT 06489. Fax or Email submittals will not be accepted.

MEDICAL CAREERS CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs & Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 mos exp. for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically & emotionally challenged children preferred. 3 hr to 8 hr shifts, up to 24 hrs/wk. Shifts start at 6am. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:

800-286-6300 ext. 4052 or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check Required

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LOOKING for after school care for my 3 children in my home. 2:30-5:30. Own transportation & refs. (860) 930-1807 TOOL & DIE DEPT FOREMAN Must be hands on with prior supervisory exp.. Knowledge of progressive dies & CNC Machining helpful. Competitive wages & benefits. Please apply at: Companion Industries, 891 West Queen St, Southington

HELP WANTED LANDSCAPER - Mowing, fertilizing, etc. Experienced only apply. Call 203-469-6115. VERY Busy Doctor’s office in need of Referral Secretary /Receptionist. Must be able to multi-task and get along well with patients and co-workers. The position is 33 hrs a week. No medical benefits are offered. Experience required! Please fax resume to Donna at 860-628-2329.

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 12, 2010

Opening Soon At Our New Location! 16 Chamberlain Hwy. Kensington

Master Efrain Valentin is a 6th Degree Black Belt, training in Tang Soo Do for over 30 Years. Youngest person to be promoted to Master at age 21 in The World Tang Soo Do and is also the New England Regional Director.

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Master Rachel Valentin is a 4th Degree Black Belt with 27 years training experienice. She has her BA in Business Administration from Bryant College and Masters in Elementary Education from University of Bridgeport.

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Come and see Why so many Families have chosen our school for their Martial Arts needs. We offer classes for Children starting as young as 3 years old, teens and adults of all ages in Traditional Korean Karate (Tang Soo Do). We are one of the only schools in the area that offers 6 daily classes separated by age and rank. We also have classes in Capoeira, Kickboxing & Personal Safety classes. When your done with classes schedule a massage from our in house licensed Massage therapists. And don’t forget to schedule your child’s Birthday Party with us. We do all the work and you have all the fun. P.S. Come to one of our 2 locations and ask our parents how they feel about us and the value of our programs.

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