8-20-2009BerlinCitizen by Ryan Millner

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Cit itiz ize en Volume 13, Number 34

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Watson drops name from Dems’ slate

Rell welcomes the champs

By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

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The members of the Berlin American Legion baseball team were honored by Governor M. Jodi Rell on Tuesday. She said, “On behalf of the State of Connecticut, I take great pleasure in congratulating the Berlin American Legion Post 68 baseball team and your coaches on your outstanding season as Northeast champions. This is a tremendous distinction that I am certain you will carry with pride and honor. The 2009 Berlin American Legion Post 68 baseball team has made tremendous contributions to the Town of Berlin by becoming State and Northeast champions. The entire community has gained from the team’s outstanding season and is extremely proud of all athletes.”

Super pleased with CMT scores By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor Berlin student performance on the Connecticut Mastery Test last spring is a good indicator of the principle of “continuous improvement” at work, says the superintendent of schools. The standardized test is given to students in grades three through eight. In terms of students scoring proficient or better in math, writing, reading and science (grades five and eight only); compared with 2008 results, students improved in most areas with substantial gains in math scores for fourth graders and eighth graders. CMT test scores were reported by the state’s Department of Education in late July. Superintendent of Schools Michael Cicchetti said staff will continue to analyze the results

with a full district progress report presented to the Board of Education at an October meeting. “There were no surprises,” Cicchetti said, adding, “I am so proud of where our students are and how well they are doing. Day to day, in classes, our students work hard and we have teachers who could not be more committed.” Cicchetti said “I would like to believe (the latest scores) reflect the school board’s mission statement of continuous improvement leading to student success.” Cicchetti said 80 percent of Berlin students reached the state goal or better in most categories and also saw an increase in the percentage of students scoring proficient or better. That compared favorably against othSee CMT, page 7

Town Councilor William Watson III will not be on the Democratic ticket this fall. Watson submitted a letter of resignation to the town clerk’s office Aug. 12 to remove himself as a candidate. He will finish out his second term. As the father of four children under the age of seven, Watson said family responsibilities as well as business obligations “require my utmost commitment at this time.” “It simply would not be fair to the residents of Berlin if I could not put my best and fullest efforts forward,” Watson said in the letter relinquishing his candidacy. Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee Fred Jortner said “I was very disappointed. (Watson) really was very conscientious and made a positive contribution to the community.” Jortner said the town committee has reviewed, again, individuals who were under consideration during the July nominating meeting. At that time, all incumbents were re-nominated: Adam Salina, Steve Morelli, Rachel Rochette, Robert Dacey and Watson. Jortner said the committee will vote on a replacement for Watson tonight Aug. 20. The chairman said he will “strongly support” Bill Rasmussen for the slot, a person

with “a strong financial background.” Rasmussen, 49, has lived in East Berlin since 1995. He is a financial advisor with his own practice. He said “I never considered myself as a politician. I will run as an Independent — it’s not about Democrat or Republican — it’s about maintaining the quality of life for the people of Berlin.” Rasmussen said he asked for the Democrats endorsement and wants to help the party “continue the work they are doing.” Watson, 37, originally joined the council on the Republican Party ticket, but later switched his affiliation to Independent and ran with the Democrats for a second term. He called his experience on the council “a really excellent experience and eyeopening.” First elected in 2005, Watson said going in “I had no knowledge of how a town functions, and once I got involved I saw just how complex running a town is — it was amazing and blew me away how complex it was. “Every decision you make has a negative side and you’ve got to think everything through. “You need good minds working for a common goal…it’s very difficult.” Watson said he will continue to support the Democratic Town Committee and “if they ask me, I’ll be happy to assist in any way.”

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 20, 2009

Social worker teaches seniors how to handle stress By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

Jessica Russell, of the Newington Health Care Center, spoke about dealing with stress at the Senior Center. new technology swept in. “It just got stressful. It was more than I wanted,” she said. The woman decided to quit and work temporary positions to fill in the time until full retirement. In this way, she was able to have some income but lighten her responsibilities. While her retirement benefits were slightly less, the stress was less, too. “It worked out okay,” she said. “Any change creates stress. The feeling of the unknown is very stressful,” Russell said. According to a handout, from about.com Women’s Health, stress is any change in your normal routine or health. Stress oc-

curs when bad things happen as well as with good things. Getting a raise or promotion generates stress as does getting fired. Russell said there is good stress known as eustress (positive stress) and bad stress known as distress (negative stress). Stress causes a number of physical symptoms and workshop participants identified a number of those: headaches, stomach upset, and tension in shoulders, neck and back. Russell, along with the participants, talked about helpful hints they use to beat stress. One favorite remedy was a

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The Berlin Post 68 American Legion baseball team had a lot of pressure placed on it over the past several weeks. Now it’s time for the boys to relax. Post 68, the Zone III, Connecticut and Northeast Regional champs, just returned from the American Legion World Series in Fargo, North Dakota where the final eight teams in the United States fought for the national title. On Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., the Post 68 ball club will be honored at a reception at the Legion Hall on the corner of Massario Drive and Porter’s Pass. The community is invited to attend. Hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks will be served. Also, the team will receive commemorative bats and pullovers listing its accomplishments.

Longtime resident and local baseball fan Tony Letizio helped pull the event together. “I wanted to do something just to acknowledge the year the American Legion program had,” Letizio said. “For the kids to have gone to this pinnacle; you just can’t get any higher than that.” “I just feel this is something we need to do,” Letizio added. “Hats off to the kids, the coaching staff, the fans, and town of Berlin.” As memorable and exciting as Post 68’s summer run was, it was expensive as well. Donations are currently being accepted on behalf of the team. Checks should be made payable to Berlin American Legion Post 68. Write “baseball team” on the memo line. Mail checks to 512 Lower Lane, Berlin, CT 06037, care of Tony Letizio. To have Letizio pick up a donation, call him at (860) 838-7480. Also, donations will be accepted at the reception.

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or anxiety attacks, she said. To get started, she suggested: shut off the phone and the television and tune out external distractions. Take five good breaths and “you will absolutely feel better. I guarantee it. You may not have an answer but you will feel better and have more focus.” Russell provided a list of “The Best Things in Life” — some little moments or things that can bring a smile to your face and lift a bit of stress. Things like: finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter; making chocolate chip cookies; listening to the rain; hearing your favorite song. And, getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day”.

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You can’t escape stress but there are ways to effectively deal with it, says an expert who met with seniors last week during a class on the topic at the Senior Center. Jessica Russell is a social worker at the Newington Health Care Center and also its director of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Unit. During an Aug. 10 workshop, she spoke with seniors about their stressors and offered tips for handling this inevitable aspect of life. “Response to stress is very much in our control,” Russell said. However, as people age, it can become harder to cope with stress as the brain produces less of the neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, that help people calm down naturally. Several seniors shared stories about the situations in their lives that brought on stress. They worried about their families, struggled with times of transition and occasionally dwelled on the unknown. One woman talked about her decision to retire at 60. She’d had a full-time responsible position that was undergoing many changes as

cup of chamomile tea in the afternoon. Russell said it’s important to recognize stress and address it. Understanding what you can and what you can’t control is key. One woman said she was prone to worrying about her family, but she tried to “take it one day at a time and do the best I can.” That’s a good approach, Russell said. Adult children and even grandchildren aren’t under our control and we have limited influence, she said. Russell shared techniques for conquering stress starting with focused breathing, meditation and simple yoga practices. Shallow breathing is an early sign of excess stress and can lead to panic

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“The Board of Education works very hard at educating new members so that they can contribute to the school improvement process,” said Hartel. “As we get closer to the election we will provide a number of orientation opportunities for candidates so that they can become more familiar with our schools and the Board.” Individuals with questions on the petition process can contact the Town Clerk’s office. And for those with

ballot, and candidates appear on the ballot without a political party designation. Potential candidates need only to go to the Town’s Clerk office to obtain a petition, collect the signatures of 133 Berlin voters, and return the completed petition to the Town Clerk by Sept. 8. Board of Education Secretary Michelle Hartel stated that the Board of Education welcomed new individuals who are committed to improving Berlin’s schools.

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Berlin resident organizes veterans’ 63rd reunion By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor

The 43d Infantry Division Veterans Association will hold its 63rd annual reunion in Rocky Hill over the weekend of Aug. 28 to Aug. 30. Berlin resident David Thiede, national secretary/treasurer of the organization, organized the reunion. A Navy veteran, he’s been involved with the 43rd DVA for about five years. Thiede became interested in the 43d while researching his father’s service in the 169th Infantry Regiment, one of several units under the umbrella of the 43d Infantry Division during World War II. During World War II, his father, Walter Thiede of New Britain (now deceased), served in the 43d Infantry Di-

vision, 169th Infantry Regiment, Company M, in the South Pacific. Thousands of Connecticut residents served in the 43d during WWII and the Korean War. “A lot of vets don’t know about this association,” Thiede said. Family members of veterans are also wel-

come to attend the event. And a lot of people are unaware of the sacrifices that were made by the members of the 43rd. “When the subject of WWII and the Pacific Theatre comes up, most people have heard about Pearl Harbor, Midway, and Iwo Jima. But few really know much

about our soldiers slugging it out in the thick jungles in the South Pacific, enduring hand to hand combat against the Japanese in unfamiliar places like Munda, Aitape and Luzon,” Thiede said. “I’m honored to volunteer my time to serve this association and help them celebrate their 63rd reunion.”

(Left) Brothers Frank Marturano and James Martuano, David Thiede’s uncles, now deceased. (Above) The late Walter Thiede of New Britain is David Thiede’s father. All three served in the 43d Infantry Division, 169th Infantry Regiment.

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one of harshest invasions, because we lost a lot of our small boats on the rocks, one of which I was in. I had to join the Army for two days, because we had no way to get back to the ship,” he laughed. “But we finally got back. We

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was responsible for all the machinery on board and in the landing craft. During the first invasion, the crew tried to get the Higgins boats up as close to the beach as possible, so the soldiers could get off as best they could. The rocky coast and heavy surf severely hampered their efforts. “There were too many obstacles,” said Griffith. “The beaches could have been researched more for this invasion. It was

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CitizenVeterans features stories about local U.S. military veterans as a tribute to their service and sacrifice. Don Griffith was a senior at Berlin High School when he enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1942. A few months after graduation, he went off to war. By the time World War II ended in 1945, Griffith was a 20-year-old veteran who had participated in dangerous amphibious landings around the globe, from Sicily to Saipan. “A lot of people never realized the Coast Guard went to war like that,” said Griffith, “but we did.” Griffith, 84, was only 17years-old when he enlisted. “The whole country was in such a patriotic mood,” he recalled. “If you had only a few weeks or a month to go before high school graduation, you could enlist and then come back and get your diploma, so that’s what I did.” “Things moved fast,” Griffith said. He spent the summer in boot camp, and by September, he was aboard the USS Leonard Wood APA12. The Leonard Wood was an amphibious attack transport ship which ferried troops, vehicles and supplies ashore for inva-

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sions. “We practiced amphibious landings in the Chesapeake Bay, and by the end of October, we were on our way to our first invasion in Fedhala, Morocco (Northern Africa),” Griffith stated. The Leonard Wood crew transported soldiers from ship to shore via small landing craft called Higgins boats. The crew members would drive the boats close to the shore, unload troops, and then return to the ship to pick up another group of soldiers. Once an invasion began, the Leonard Wood also served as a hospital ship to care for wounded soldiers, so often times the Higgins boats returned to the ship with casualties aboard. “Every invasion barge (Higgins boat) carried 34 troops and four crew members,” Griffith explained. “The coxswain drove the boat, the engineer was there in case of engine trouble, and two seamen were there to lower the ramps and so forth.” Griffith was the engineer in one of the wooden Higgins boats during his first invasion in North Africa. “I wasn’t in a barge on every invasion,” said Griffith. “Sometimes I worked on the machinery above deck that lowered the boats and so forth.” The engineering division where Griffith served

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Vet Continued from page 5 5:30 one evening, a few days after the initial invasion, a pack of (German) subs came up in between us – there were seven of our ships together – they came up in between us and sunk three ships immediately, right there within 30 minutes. It was a horrific scene with water on fire, sailors were burned, swimming, drowning.” The Leonard Wood crew acted quickly to rescue survivors from the torpedoed ships, but they were still in danger of being torpedoed themselves. “It was not a good scene, and our ship was anchored so we were sitting ducks. Fortunately, we had a top notch captain, Merlin O’Neill, who later became Commander of the US Coast

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he said. “We shot down our own planes.” Once the ships in the convoy realized the tragic mistake, they maneuvered to rescue as many of the downed airmen as possible. “The first guy we took out of the water was from New Britain,” recalled Griffith. “Oh, was he mad!” “The story was never published in all the war news for over 20 years,” Griffith continued, “but then Life magazine finally published a story about it. A lot of those kinds of things happened during the war, but it never came out.” (A book about the incident titled Slaughter Over Sicily was written by Charles Whiting years later.) The convoy continued on to Sicily where Griffith was again an engineer in one of the Higgins boats. While bombs dropped from enemy planes, the crew of the Leonard Wood unloaded troops, vehicles and supplies. “This invasion was difficult but not as difficult as Africa,” he stated. “We were able to secure the beach much faster this time. We disembarked our troops and brought back the wounded.” After this operation, the Leonard Wood headed back home to Norfolk where she prepared for her next offensive. “We were going to the Pacific,” said Griffith. In late 1943 and throughout 1944, the USS Leonard Wood participated in several Pacific island invasions. She carried out amphibious landings in the Gilbert Islands (Makin, near Tarawa) and the Marshall Islands (Kwa-

jalein and Eniwetok). The crew had become very skilled and proficient by this time, and the ship began to receive recognition for her success. “We were nicknamed the USS Lucky,” stated Griffith. “By that point, we had endured three invasions in the Pacific and two invasions in Africa, and we never lost a man in combat. That was remarkable. I think what made us good was that we did a lot of maneuvers in the Pacific and did a lot of practice landings on the beaches. We just couldn’t get enough practice. There were times in the Pacific where we never tied up to a dock for over a year,” he continued. “We did all our transporting, transferring, and loading of supplies and troops all at sea. The camaraderie on the ship was tight as it could be. We were a team, and we had to depend on each other to keep everybody safe.” Despite the crew’s extensive training and experience, Griffith never felt at ease during invasions. “We weren’t attacked on every invasion, but with every invasion I was a little scared,” he said. “I always had anticipation, especially if I was the engineer in the Higgins boat. There was anticipation of what was going to happen and how bad it would be. If it was bad, you could see all the chaos, the soldiers floundering in water. Some of the invasions were tough. Saipan was tough,” said Griffith referring to the critical June 1944 invasion of the island of Saipan in the Marianas Is-

lands. The ship carried out more successful landings in the Philippines throughout the fall of 1944. In October the Leonard Wood was part of a convoy that brought General Douglas MacArthur back to the Philippines. “The invasion of Leyte wasn’t too bad for us even though we were in the first wave,” Griffith recalled. “Certain parts of Leyte were really tough, but there wasn’t as much resistance at our beach. After the Leyte invasion, we proceeded up to Lingayen Gulf (Philippines) and invaded a peninsula up there called Dulag.” In this region, the “USS Lucky” lived up to her name. “We had a kamikaze just miss us,” said Griffith. When the Leonard Wood was fired upon by the enemy, she did the best she could to defend herself. “We had our own guns, but we were not a heavily armed ship. A troop ship isn’t like a battle ship, but when we were busy unloading troops we still had to defend ourselves,” stated Griffith adding that the Leonard Wood was credited with downing five enemy planes and was awarded eight battle stars. “I still feel very dedicated to the Coast Guard,” said Griffith. In fact, the crew of the USS Leonard Wood has held annual reunions which Griffith has attended faithfully. The reunions have been held at different locations every year, and this year’s event will be at the Coast Guard Academy in New Lon-

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ry. The superintendent said Berlin schools have employed a kindergarten through eighth grade math coordinator for the past two years and “math resource teachers were working with math teachers at the middle school a lot this year.” He said the district will be looking at the link between additional math resources — which have been nearly doubled in the elementary schools — and the scores. “We want to be very cautious at this point…and we will be looking at the antecedents for this kind of progress,” he said. While most of the CMT results were positive for

Berlin, seventh grade reading was down about four percentage points in students meeting goal (83 percent met goal) and third grade writing also declined about five percentage points (75 percent met goal), from the previous year. “They could be more successful,” Cicchetti said adding that scores were “relatively lower” in grades three and four for reading and writing. While some gains have been made, less than 80 percent of the students are meeting state goal. There is some indication that third graders are not accustomed to taking this kind of test and that may affect their performance, he said.

“It’s an area we’ve looked at carefully and it does not represent quality of teaching going in the primary grades.” What’s more important, he said, is improvement over time and scores generally show student improvement as they progress from one grade to another. Whatever results, staff is assessing the “antecedent” activity to find out what either helped improve scores or led to lower scores, Cicchetti said. “We’re very pleased (that scores) grow stronger overtime and students do benefit from the instruction our teachers are providing and that really is the most important measure for us,” Cicchetti said.

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in the performance of students across the board, including somewhat larger gains by minority and economically disadvantaged students which helps to close Connecticut’s larger achievement gaps. While this shows positive movement, we should all be concerned with the 30 percentage point gaps in performance among racial and economic groups that persist. We need to do more to help all children succeed.” Complete results are available at the Connecticut Department of Education website. Math scores for Berlin students in grade four increased (from 2008) approximately seven points for categories of “meets goal” and “proficient or better”. In 2009, 97.7 percent of students met the “proficient or better” standard. In grade eight, math scores were up 12 percentage points over 2008 in the “meets goal” category and up about nine percentage points in those students “proficient or better” for a total of 98.3 percent meeting the standard in that catego-

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ington and Donald Berube of Pfungstadt, Germany; two sisters, Laurette Saucier of Southington, Irma Desjardins of Wallagrass, Maine; two brothers, Claude Fournier of Southington, Leonard Fournier of Soldier Pond, Maine; five grandchildren, Byron Berube and his wife Stacie of Plainville, Amanda Berube of Hamden, Jillian, Danielle and Ethan Berube of Kensington and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Gilbert, she was pre-deceased by two sisters, Rella Daigle and Eulalie Landry; three brothers, Roland, Lucian and Aldo Fournier. Services were held Aug. 18, 2009 at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church. Burial will follow at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Middletown. Since Bernadette was a breast cancer survivor, memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Breast Cancer Foundation, 350 Church Street, Hartford, CT. 06103 (www.Komen.org).

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Roger Thayer and two sisters, Marjorie Graves and Beverly “Peggy” Graves. Services were held Aug. 14, 2009 at Kensington Congregational Church. Burial was in West Lane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Kensington Congregational Church. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.co m.

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The opening event for grades 8, 9, 10th. We have paid for your tickets (parents are welcome to attend at $20.00). Steve Angrisano is the keynote speaker, eXaudio is the house band, and a special appearance by

the Destiny youth Choir from Uganda. Gates open at 12:30. We need to make a parish pennant banner to process in the opening ceremonies. We will also bring a cup of dirt and toiletries for the opening prayer. Mass with Archbishop Mansell is at 5:30. Departure is 7:00.

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The Cancer Center at Midstate Medical Center has scheduled its annual Cancer Survivors’ Day for Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hubbard Park in Meriden. Cancer survivors are encouraged to bring family, friends and caregivers. Activities include face painting, balloon animals, caricature drawings, music and refreshments. Survivors may be treated to a chair massage. For more information or to register, contact the Cancer Center at Midstate at (203) 694-8353. Registration is preferred.

The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled a counseling session for Monday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southington Library. The session is for those who have been newly diagnosed with celiac disease or those who would like help coping with celiac disease. For more information, please call Nancy at (203) 6340530.

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Obituaries Angelo Lomaglio

John F. Zawalich John F. Zawalich, 52, of New Britain, died Aug. 14, 2009 at home. He was born in New Britain and was the son of Florence (Solowianiuk) Zalawich of New Britain and the late John A. Zawalich. He worked as a security guard for Allied Barton for several years and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth A. (Sheldon) Zawalich of New Britain; his sister, Christine Palasek and her husband, Edward of Kensington; several nieces and nephews, including Jennifer Favara of East Berlin and Laura Charamut

of Kensington; five sisters-inlaw, Mary Ray of Rutland, Vt., Ann Scott and her husband Donald of Boston, Mass., Doris Gallipo and her husband Joe of Rutland, VT, Cheryl Wetherell and her husband, Joe of Moscow, Pa. and Ellen Kruszewski and her husband, John of Rutland, Vt.; two brothers-in-law, Louis Sheldon and his wife, Halina of New Britain and Fred Sheldon and his wife, Tina of Rutland, Vt. Services were private. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. To share a memory or to extend condolences, visit www.shak-

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Paul J. Robinson

Paul J. Robinson, 58, of Mystic died Aug. 1, 2009 at the West Haven Veterans Hospital. He was the son of the late Marc and Gloria (Pilblad) Robinson. He was presently employed by the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, as a Master Electrician. He is survived by his wife Marie (Crompton) Richardson. There are no services, burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Angelo Lomaglio, 75, of West Hartford, beloved husband of Angela (Zullo) Lomaglio, died Aug. 7, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Naples, Italy, he was the son of the late Sabato and Angela Lomaglio. He was a resident of West Hartford. Angelo became an American citizen in 1956. He retired from Whitney Chain where he served as a foreman and union steward. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his love for gardening and landscaping with his family. After retirement, he started his own landscape business. He looked forward spending his winters traveling to Italy visiting with friends and family. Surviving are his beloved wife, Angela (Zullo) Lomaglio; a daughter, Lisa Hook and her husband Mark Hook of West Hartford; two sons, Sam Lomaglio and his wife Angela of Berlin ane Alex Lomaglio and Leslie Pagano; and five grandchildren, Andrew and Patrick Lomaglio, Lisa Marie and Alex Jr. Lomaglio, and Julia Angela Hook. He was prede-

ceased by a sister, Rosaria Giangregorio and brother-inlaw, Vincenzo. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Cancer Center, and Dr. Joerg Rathman and Dr. Daniel Gerardi for their kindness and loving care. Services were held Aug. 12, 2009 at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hartford. Entombment was at St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Center at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 114 Woodland St. Hartford, CT 06105. Please share a memory of Angelo with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.

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Meetings The Berlin AARP Board of Directors is scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. The monthly Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 1:15 p.m. at the Senior Center. An ice cream social will follow the meeting. Classes Senior Safe Driver classes, sponsored by Berlin AARP Chapter 3035, are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Both classes must be attended to receive the certificate that entitles a discount on car insurance premiums. Fee is $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Barbara Dixon at (860) 8286295.

The Central Connecticut Health District and the American Lung Association have scheduled a free “Lunch and Learn” workshop on Monday, Aug. 24 at noon at the Senior Center. The program is for seniors regarding influenza and pneumonia vaccinations. The Lung Association has received a grant from the Anthem Foundation to increase vaccination rates for seasonal flu among people aged 65 and older. Following a brief informational session, health educators from the Lung Association and the Health District will be available to answer questions about seasonal flu and pneumonia, and will provide the latest information about the novel strain of H1N1 flu that began circulating last spring. To sign up, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

Health clinics The Berlin Visiting Nurse Association and Central Connecticut Health Center offer monthly health clinics at the Senior Center. The clinics are

free of charge and no appointments are necessary. The schedule for August is as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 25 – 12:45 to 1:45 Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.

Whacky Whist Whacky Whist card games are scheduled for Friday, July 21 at 12:45 p.m. It’s fun and easy! Score sheets and directions are supplied. Refreshments will be served and prizes are awarded. Sign up at the front desk or call (860) 828-7006.

Movies Movies are scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Hotel for Dogs. Two mischievous orphans attempt to hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel. Rated PG. Grandparents are welcome to bring their grandchildren to this movie. Popcorn and punch will be served.

Renters Rebate Residents, who rent and are 65 or older (by Dec. 31, 2008) or are totally disabled, must be under the income limits to qualify for the Renters Rebate program. Applicants must bring documented proof of income, rent and utility payments for the calendar year of 2008. Residents who qualify will receive a financial rebate form the State of Connecticut. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. Income limit is $30,500 per year for a single person; $37,300 per year for a married couple. Appointments are required. Call Tina or Jane at the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 to schedule an appointment.

Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information and to sign up, call (860) 828-7006. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Octoberfest at the Platzl Brauhaus, Ponoma, N.Y. Oct. 16-18 — Indian Head

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The following is the current trip schedule for the Berlin AARP. For details and reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. Sept. 13 — “Sheer Madness” at the Charles Playhouse, Boston. Oct. 15 — Lilly’s on the Pond. Nov. 15 — “Mame” at the Thomaston Opera House.

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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. To order or cancel a meal, call Perry at (860) 670-8546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Requested donation is $2. Monday, Aug. 24: BBQ pork ribs with sauce, baked beans, Southwest vegetables, corn muffin, sliced peaches. Tuesday, Aug. 25: Homemade clam chowder with crackers, tuna with celery on chopped greens, cherry tomatoes and cucumber, tri-colored macaroni salad, soft bun, butterscotch pudding. Wednesday, Aug. 26: Pizza, salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, Italian ice. Thursday, Aug. 27: Beef franks, oven fried potatoes, marinated cucumber and tomato salad, watermelon. Friday, Aug. 28: Teriyaki chicken quarter, wild brown rice, Prince Edward Isle blend, wheat bread, fresh oatmeal raisin cookies.

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don where a monument stands in honor of the USS Leonard Wood and several other ships that were manned by the Coast Guard during World War II. “I think this will be our last reunion,” Griffith added. “We started out with about 250 crew members who went to the reunions every year, but now we’re down to about 20 of us left. It seems appropriate that our last reunion will be at the Coast Guard Academy.”

Frank Mute Sr. F r a n k J o s e p h Mute Sr., 73, of Newington, the loving husband of Juanita (Puchol) Mute, died Aug. 14, 2009 at Hartford Hospital. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Joseph Frank Mute and the late Carmela (Felice) Mute, he graduated from Berlin High School in 1954, received his Bachelor’s

Vandrilla of Berlin; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Aug. 20, 2009 at Porter’s Funeral Home, Berlin. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Masonic Health Care Center, 22 Masonic Drive, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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VIP playing ‘Fool the Guesser’ By Robert Mayer Managing Editor

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Tuesday, Aug. 25 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers or Room 8, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 Inland/Wetlands Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 Board of Education, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Conservation Commission, Town Gall Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m. Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m.

The reason why the case of the Town of Berlin vs. VIP of Berlin LLC is so important was magnified last week when neighbor, Southington, watched helplessly as the same owner of the proposed Berlin VIP, Dominick DeMartino, also owner of Chefs Equipment Emporium in Wallingford, prepared to open a VIP on Queen Street. The Town of Berlin was one of the first municipalities to structure a Sexually Oriented Business ordinance and its language has stood the test of the courts thus far. Berlin, unlike Southington, uses the words “substantial or significant” when describing what too much sexually oriented product in a store would be. Other towns, like Southington, use a percentage, something towns will now have to take a serious look at. Representatives of VIP “are stating they are below a certain threshold of sexually-oriented business,” said Southington Zoning Enforcement officer Frank Vinci. That threshold allows retail stores to operate in Southington if the volume of sexually-oriented items is less than 10 percent of the store’s inventory. “They were below that. We can’t stop them,” Vinci said. Sexually-oriented items in general are classified as X-rated videos and magazines. So what else is VIP selling if not sexually oriented products? I hadn’t been in a while so I re-visited the Hartford VIP store on Monday afternoon. There was nobody at the front door to check ID as the owners claim. Enter the store and see all the costumes and lotions and gag gifts. No problem there, VIP is right in saying that you can get most (not

all, but most) of these items at a Spencer’s Gifts or a gag shop. Venturing further into the store is, to say the Mayer very least, troublesome. You make a turn and see a giant assortment of sexually explicit toys. I know VIP may just call them toys, but porn star “Jenna Jameson’s Pleasure Palace” is pretty sexually explicit to me. Then turn again and there is a complete wall of water and glass bongs and pipes that would make Michael Phelps proud. I’m sure VIP can say that anything can be placed inside the pipes, but what do they take us for? Can it even be legal to sell these things? I guess so. Further along the trip, comes a case with knives and weapons of all kinds including nun-chucks and brass knuckles. Again I ask, how can this be legal and who monitors the content of the store? The last rack before the checkout counter contains hundreds and hundreds of pornographic DVDs. The argument in Berlin has obviously been made; the shop abuts a residence directly. The problem in Southington will be the stores are close to each other and one store’s traffic obviously affects the other stores. So if we, the residents of Berlin and Southington, are to believe VIP, that it will only sell five percent sexually explicit materials, then what else will it be selling? Knives, bongs, weapons? The whole thing reminds me of a classic movie scene. I’m dating myself, but does anyone remember when Steve Martin played the “Fool the Guesser Guy” in the movie “The Jerk?” He

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VIP Continued from page 18 basically never guessed anyone’s weight correctly but gave out such junky prizes that he made the company money. “You win any piece of junk in this tiny area here above but not including the pencil erasers,” he said, or something like that. VIP is playing “Fool the Guesser” with our towns. The reason why Berlin’s case has merit is because the location is next to a residential area. It is also because the town chose the words “significant or substantial” very carefully. They also chose not to put a percentage in the ordinance because they knew smart people like Dominick Martino would come in and say they were going to have less of a percentage than that. Again, who will monitor the percentage and how do you measure when VIP would like to count every piece of paper in a copy machine as a product? They have a case of paper for the copy machine at 500 pieces per package and eight packages in a box...that’s 4,000 pieces counted against your inventory. Southington Town Planner Mary Savage said the permit was approved with conditions that require VIP to follow certain guidelines prohibiting provocative images on store signs. The requirements also ban sexually explicit material from being displayed in the store’s windows. “They agreed to mirror the windows,” Savage said. She said customers must be at least 18 years old and the store clerks will check ID as customers enter the store. Again, on my visit to the Hartford store, there was nobody at the door checking IDs. The mere fact that patrons of the store have to be 18 to go inside should leave nobody “guessing” what we’re dealing with here. Meanwhile DeMartino seems pretty confident both the Berlin and Southington locations will be open soon. DeMartino, of Wallingford, said he expects to win the Berlin case and open that store next year. He said the Southington location will

have a new concept for the VIP stores. “Ninety-five percent of the inventory is not adult videos. It’s toys, lotion and lingerie,” he said. DeMartino and the town of Berlin will appear in federal appeals court on Sept. 15, he said. “I expect to get a favorable ruling within 30 days,” DeMartino said. Attorney Daniel Silver of New Britain, who represents DeMartino, said he expects and invites the town to rigorously enforce its regulations. He said the store will be able to prove that only 5 percent of the inventory is considered adult oriented. “It’s very, very simple. There will be a computer record of every piece of inventory,” Silver said. Silver said a survey conducted at the VIP stores in Manchester and Orange showed that 70 percent of the customers are women or couples. “We’re in competition with Victoria’s Secret,” he said. My trip to the VIP saw no women, only men, and I was there a good half hour. VIP wants both Berlin and Southington to believe it will be a good neighbor. That’s hard to believe, especially for the Berlin neighbors. Since the Berlin store got permission to open, which lasted only a few days because the town was granted a stay of the judge’s decision, a large billboard truck with a woman’s face and the phrase “Relax, it’s just sex, everybody’s doing it,” has been a frequent visitor. My first problem with that is how can the clergy of the town of Berlin not take offense to that message. There has been no outcry from the clergy in Berlin, which is remarkable considering one member of the clergy takes out billboards to preach the good news. The driver stops to water the plants and flowers and the neighbors take pictures of the truck and document the times the billboard is there. At least one time the driver made an obscene gesture to one of the neighbor photographers. Now, that’s not very neighborly. Pleeeeeeeeeease, Attorney Silver. You can’t fool this guesser and I’m hoping you can’t fool anyone else with this deceptive plan.

Rotary celebrates five years By Olivia L. Lawrence Associate Editor The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club, chartered in 2004, is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Amber Alert registrations, food pantry drives, dictionaries for school children, aiding victims of natural disasters, clean water projects for impoverished countries – there’s a lot of accomplishments for the local organization to celebrate. However, officers and members say many folks don’t even realize the club’s in town. That’s not that surprising to the club’s new President Scott Skates, of Image Ink Inc., who was installed in July for a one year term. Now a major fan of Rotary, he’d been hesitant about getting involved in the beginning. After a couple of false starts, “I finally went and tried a meeting. I liked what was going on and the rest is history,” Skates said. As he looked deeper into the Rotary’s work, he learned that “it’s one of the most unique organizations. They donate more than they receive — it’s a very faithful organization.” Skates explained that through dues and fundraising, the club makes investments that result in a return of $1.25 on every one dollar taken in. That compares very well to organizations that only put a portion of their fundraising money towards the causes they support, he said. One of the club’s biggest priorities in the months to come will be increasing its membership from the 15 to 20 active members now enrolled to enough to launch more local programs and initiatives. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katherine A. Fuechsel is also a Rotary member. She said currently the club isn’t big enough to handle certain initiatives it might otherwise get involved in such as a Rotary youth leadership academy. The Sunrise group focuses on local projects but also helps out with the Rotary International relief efforts. There are more than 32,000 clubs and over 1.2 million members world-wide. The members of Rotary Clubs are known as Rotarians. The purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Rotary is the only organization of its type that holds a seat on the United Nations, Skates said. “It’s really a neat thing and every day people in Berlin I meet people who say they didn’t know Berlin had a club – and they want to know what it is.” “Membership is one of our top priorities as we could take on more projects and raise more money…instead of running thin,” Skates said. “Getting new members is one of our key and getting our face out there a little more.”

He recalled riding around as a kid and seeing Rotary signs at the side of the road. Those signs are still there and Skates along with his six year-old son still have fun spotting them as they drive around the state. But Skates said, unfortunately, a lot of the signs are old or flipped over and no longer look like they belong to an active organization. “Rotary needs to do more to promote itself,” he said. Local Rotary leaders said Rotarian Elaine Pavasaris, of Home Sweet Home Real Estate LLC, does a great job recruiting for the organization. She had to agree that she seems to be the unofficial membership director. “I’ve recruited six of the 15 members,” she said. “I guess I’m the No. 1 recruiter…I just tell them how much I love Rotary. It’s easy to recruit when you love it so much yourself.” “The motto is ‘service above self ’…and Rotary is about helping others in so many ways,’ Pavasaris said adding that “there are no politics involved.” While the Sunrise group is looking to expand, one benefit of the local group is its manageable size. “There’s no place to hide,” Pavasaris joked. “We put you to work right away…we all work together to make the world a better place. People just jump right in and we guide them along. We want people to be active — it’s not just to look good.” The group is called “sunrise” because it meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings at the community center. While Rotary groups try to strike a balance of professions, so as not to be overly represented by one group, anyone is welcome at this time. There are annual dues. One of the guidelines is that if a member misses a meeting, he or she can do a makeup at another club. Pavasaris laughed as she recalled trying out this concept while on vacation with her husband in Cancun. She decided to drop in at a meeting there. “What an experience that was, there are no women allowed in Rotary in Mexico,” she said. The Sunrise group is not at all exclusionary, she said. While eradicating polio and helping to fund water delivery systems in third world countries (the Sunrise group has helped fund two water wells built in Ghana) are part of the local involvement, members said there are several projects that have taken root right in Berlin that they are proud to claim. For instance, each third grader in public and private schools is given a dictionary. A group of local Rotarians participated in the Relay for Life event with a 24-hour walking stint. The Rotarians also have a presence at the Berlin Fair and at Family Health and Safety Day which is scheduled for Sept. 12. Car seat safety for children is one of the main educational issues Rotary promotes.

See Rotary, page 22

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Aug. 20

Thursday

Summer stories – Summer stories are scheduled every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The half-hour program includes stories, films, flannel boards and fun. Children of all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. The theme for the Aug. 20 stories is Summer fun at 10:30 a.m. only. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Troop 24 enjoys many activities and camping throughout the year. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. Boys 11 years and older are welcome to join Troop 41. For more information, visit, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.

Friday

Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their businesses. For more information, call (860) 680-2972.

Saturday

Berlin Farmers’ Market – The Berlin Farmers’ Market is scheduled every Saturday through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the

American Legion, 154 Porters Pass. Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents. Permanent displays include a collection of tinware, bricks and more. Admission is free. Pet Meet & Greet Friends of Berlin Animal Control has scheduled a Meet & Greet for Saturday, Aug. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at A.S. Labieneic, 945 Farmington Ave. Meet the friendly, beautiful cats and kittens that are in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references. FOBAC also is accepting applications for new foster homes and food donations. For more information, call (860) 828-5287. Kayak program – Suburban Sports offers a kayak rental program at Crescent Lake in Southington on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call (860) 828-5808. Recycling Center – The Town of Berlin Recycling Center on Town Farm Lane is scheduled to be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in August. The center continues to be open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Items that may accepted are large appliances, A/C units, non-combustible metal items, leaves, grass clippings, car and rechargeable batteries, tires (off the rim), used motor oil, antifreeze and empty propane tanks. For more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.

Sunday

Blood drive - The Gacek family, with the American Red Cross, has scheduled the 7th annual blood drive in memory of Steven Gacek for Sunday, Aug. 23 from

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information or to make an appointment, call Kathy Gacek at (860) 829-2704 or 1800 GIVE LIFE. Kayak program – Suburban Sports offers a kayak rental program at Crescent Lake in Southington on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call (860) 828-5808.

Tuesday

Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Troop 44 offers a full scouting program including outdoor adventures such as camping, fishing and hiking, as well as opportunities to earn merit badges and pursue advancements towards the Eagle rank. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258.

Thursday

Open house - The McGee Middle School has scheduled its Grade 6 open house and parent orientation for Thursday, Aug. 27. Parents and students will have the opportunity to obtain information including; school counseling services, curriculum guides, co-curricular and extra curricular activities, team concept and transition to middle school. Students also have the opportunity to meet their team of teachers and tour the school. For more information, contact the school

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office at (860) 828-0323 during the summer hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer stories – Summer stories are scheduled every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The half-hour program includes stories, films, flannel boards and fun. Children of all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. The theme for the Aug. 27 stories is going to school at 10:30 only.

Saturday

Sweden Day – The SVEA Social Club, 999 Kensington Rd., has scheduled Sweden Day for Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Ed Hendela; menu includes Swedish meatball dinner, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and keg beer. Price is $15 per person. For more information, call Kay at (860) 223-7233.

Sept. 1

Tuesday

2010 All Night Graduation party— A Berlin High School 2010 All Night Graduation Party meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the amphitheater at the high school. All parents and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Thursday

New Britain Rock Cats—You are invited to join Friends of Berlin Animal Conrol at the New Britain Rock Cats on Thursday, Sept. 3. Stadium opens at 5 p.m., game begins at 6:35 p.m. General admission tickets may be purchased at Kensington Dry Cleaners and A.S. Labieneic for $6.

For more information or tickets, call (860) 828-5287.

Saturday

Chicken Barbecue— The East Berlin Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled its annual Old Fashion Chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the firehouse at 80 Main St., East Berlin, rain or shine. Come and enjoy a great dinner with your family, friends and neighbors. The adult menu is a half chicken, cole slaw, pasta salad, corn on the cob, roll and a piece of pie for $9. The children’s menu (age 5-12), is two chicken legs, a choice of two sides, roll and a piece of pie for $6. Take-out will be provided. Tickets are available from any East Berlin Fire Department member or at the door.

Tuesday

Booster Club— The Berlin High School Booster Club is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the amphitheater at the high school. All parents are welcome.

Friday

Golf tournament— The 20th annual St. Paul School Golf Open is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 at Timberlin Golf Course. Tee times are scheduled for 11 a.m. to noon. Fee of $125 per person includes registration, greens fees, shared golf cart, barbecue lunch, dinner at Timberlin Golf Club and open bar (beer and wine). All proceeds benefit the students of St. Paul School. For more information and to register, call Joe Kennedy at (860) 828-4560 or Michelle Barnes at (860) 829-8542.

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The Buzz Around Berlin

Sharing their harvest The folks at Rich’s Citgo had a successful garden this year and generously have offered to share their good fortune with residents who could use some fresh vegetables. Send us your news: news@theberlincitizen.com

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Haley Vanty of Berlin, 11, recently caught this striped bass fishing with her father. Haley landed the 40 lb., 44 inch fish by herself.

Star ranked scouts Berlin Boy Scout Troop 44 recently advanced Raymond Cruz (center), Andrew Polak (left) and Jared Hendrickson to the Star Rank during a recently held Court of Honor. Each boy was required to hold a position of responsibility in Troop 44 and participate in service projects while obtaining individual merit badges.

Several boy scouts from Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, recently received the Ad Altere Dei award at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford. Completing the requirements for this Catholic religious emblems award takes approximately six to eight months. Pictured are Thomas deRito, Adam Becker, Howard Asal, Reverend Monsignor Michael Motta, Matthew deRito, Eric Becker, Christopher Casey, and Daniel Fasciano.

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Rotary Continued from page 19

Fuechsel talked about the origins of the Sunrise club. While the club is sponsored by the New Britain Rotary, the local group was founded by Kyong Wilson, who worked for an area banking institution and, according to Fueschel, “believed that Berlin needed to focus on a little more on Berlin-Kensington community” rather than being part of a larger

Rotary. Currently, the Rotary is in the midst of its summer food drive to feed the food pantry. While business people comprise the membership, the Rotary is definitely not for overt business purposes. Fuechsel said some clubs fine members who talk about or promote their businesses during club meetings. The Berlin club doesn’t do that, but instead emphasizes the opportunity to meet more people, build trust and work towards building a better community. The first Rotary Club was

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Post 68 proved it belonged at World Series Locals hung tough against Nevada, Oregon

A summer to remember By Doug Ferraguto Special to The Citizen

By Nick Carroll Sports Editor Berlin Post 68’s stay in the double-elimination style American Legion World Series lasted just two games, but Rob Manzo feels his club belonged with the other seven that earned a trip to Fargo, North Dakota. “We weren’t too far off from the teams out there,” Manzo said. “We didn’t go out and get mercyruled. We weren’t at 100 percent, but we competed. We made a good showing. And the tournament director commented what a classy program we have.” “The fact that 5,000 teams started the Legion season, and we were one of the final eight, is a pretty amazing accomplishment,” Manzo said. “It was just a really great experience.” Post 68 compiled a record of 34-8 this summer, and along the way, claimed the Zone 3, Connecticut, and Northeast Regional championships. After the incredible run his team went on, the talk Manzo gave his guys after they were knocked out of the World Series was, understandably, an emotional one. “It was a very difficult speech for me and the coaches to give,” Manzo said. “There were a lot of tears. But there was also a big weight lifted off their backs. There’s a lot of pressure when you get that far.” Post 68 touched down in North Dakota last Wednesday. The following day, Manzo and Co. received a call from Governor M. Jodi Rell wishing them well. See Post 68, page 27

Berlin Post 68 battled hard last week at the American Legion World Series in Fargo, North Dakota, but came up short in both its outings. Top photo: Zach Parsons makes a play in the outfield during Berlin’s 5-0 loss to Oregon. Right: Berlin ace Matt Carasiti unloads a pitch during his team’s 8-7 loss to Nevada. Berlin ran up a record of 34-8 this summer. Photos courtesy of American Legion Baseball

(Berlin Post 68 baseball player Doug Ferraguto blogged for The Citizen during his team’s time at the American Legion World Series in Fargo, North Dakota. The following is Ferraguto’s thoughts after Post 68 was eliminated.) It all started the night when BHS fell to Branford in the CIAC class L state championship. We got a text from (Post 68 coach Rob) Manzo saying “practice tomorrow 10 a.m.” From then on we had a new goal set in mind. This was our last chance as a group of best friends to not only play for, but to win, a state championship with the name Berlin on our chest and no names on the back of our jerseys, to signify that we are a team — not individuals. It was a grind through the first fews days of running, hitting and bunting drills, and some more running. We came together as a family, and those who stuck it out made the senior team and the minor league affiliate, the junior legion squad. We finished the season as Zone 3 champions for the second straight year and were now entering the state tournament expecting nothing less than a state championship. The dream came true, and in the next few days we found ourselves on a bus ride to the Regionals in Manchester, New Hampshire with Flemmington, New Jersey. With better competition, we said we couldn’t rely on our pitching any more and needed to step up our hitting, now using metal bats. The first game we threw a shut out and the second

See Summer, page 27

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 20, 2009

Berlin club among state’s best-ever Legion teams By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen It’s the best team in any sport to ever come out of Berlin. American Legion Baseball is the finest program for young men in the 16-19 year old age group in America. To win an American Legion State Championship is an extraordinary achievement and to win the Regional Title is beyond extraordinary. Berlin did both. It won the state title in a dramatic, sudden-death win over Milford, then pulled off a truly remarkable double header

sweep over previously unbeaten Nova Seafood of Portland, Maine. Portland is one of the premier Legion programs not only in the Northeast, but in the nation. All it did was win the National Championship a few years back. Now Berlin can take its place among the great Legion teams in Connecticut history. Only a handful of Connecticut teams — Bristol, Naugatuck, New London, Meriden, West Hartford, Branford — are among those which have won both the state and regional titles over the last 80-plus years.

Berlin is now on that elite list. Saying that Berlin is the best team to come out of a town with a terrific athletic tradition is saying a lot, but it’s also saying the obvious. Berlin High has produced terrific football, wrestling and baseball teams. But none this good, none that can rightfully claim to be the best team in the Northeast, none that can claim to be among the eight best teams in the United States. This Legion team can claim that. And the claim is justified. To be sure, Berlin’s stay in

ing around Middletown ace Nick Neumann in the second game. Berlin never looked back. They won the zone with a 20-4 record, then got just magnificent pitching — maybe pitching coach Cory Carlson deserved a tad of credit for that, huh? — every day of the state tournament. Manzo’s club went to the final day unbeaten, but then lost a brutal, 2-1, walkoff game to Milford. That kind of loss can be a killer, but Berlin came right back to win a one-run game to claim the state title at Muzzy Field in Bristol. In the regional, coming out of the losers’ bracket to win is a daunting task. A team has to beat an undefeated team twice on the final day. Berlin, which hadn’t scored many runs throughout the postseason, suddenly found its offense and whacked Portland, Maine, all over Gill Stadium twice, stunning the favored club that is sponsored by the seafood company. Rumor is, Manzo and his kids didn’t need a plane to fly to Fargo. The good folks of the Town of Berlin should find some way to honor this team. Berlin has a reputation of doing right by its kids and here’s a hope it does the same for this group of kids, a group that made up the best team in any sport to ever come out of Berlin. Roll it around the tongue: Berlin, 2009 State and Regional American Legion Champion. I figure those kids will remember this summer for a long, long time.

the rain-plagued World Series in Fargo. N.D. was brief. The one-run, opening day loss to Las Vegas, a team that won more than 60 games in the regular season, was a crusher. Then a 5-0 loss to Medford, Oregon, followed. That should not — and does not — detract from this terrific team that combined the stars of a very good Berlin High team that came in second in Class L, with returning BHS alumni and two Northwest Catholic guys who live in town. Berlin was expected to win Zone 3 and it did, a task that isn’t the easiest thing to do. Coach Rob Manzo, who deserves all kinds of credit for this season to remember, will tell anyone who wants to listen that a big win in the regular season came at Middletown. His club lost the first game of a double header to Middletown and Middletown crept to within a game of Manzo’s club. But Berlin came back to win by smack-

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This was no leisurely summer for BHS’s Kureczka By Nick Carroll Sports Editor

Incoming Berlin High School senior Nikki Kureczka recently spent several weeks competing alongside and against top-notch college players as a member of the SoccerPlus Connecticut Reds. “I know for sure it won’t be as fast-paced,” Kureczka said of the upcoming high school season.

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basically took us in like we were best friends and told us that ‘you don’t need to be worried. You guys are good enough to play with us; that’s why you got chosen. And we know you guys can do it.’ They encouraged us,” Kureczka said. The Reds kicked off their season in May, and soon after played an exhibition game against the Boston Breakers, a professional team which includes two-time Olympic gold medalist Christine Lilly. Kureczka started against the Breakers, and marked Lilly. “Playing Christine Lilly was unbelievable. You never think in a million years you’d play her. I was thinking ‘I can’t believe I’m side by side with a girl who won gold medals, and plays professional all the time.’ I wanted to sit there and talk to her, but I couldn’t, I had to defend her,” Kureczka said with a laugh. “It was actually fun to play her. She was very friendly. She was just like another girl out there playing.” For Kureczka, taking on Lilly and the Boston Breakers was a highlight of the season. Earning a regular starting spot — which she did as the season wore on — is something she is quite proud of, as well. “I actually started over a couple seniors in college. It’s kind of crazy,” said Kureczka, a year-round soccer player. Berlin High School girls soccer coach Steve Yanosy is not surprised Kureczka did well with the Reds. “Nikki is a dynamic player. She offers a team a lot. She can play anywhere on the field,” he said.

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College ‘tri’ The champs

With a record of 14-4, the Giants are Berlin Little League’s 2009 Major League regular season champions. The champs are, front row, from left: Coach Jim Charbonneau, Matt Kazcynski, Matt Beckman, Jack Lynch, Jeremy Eliades, Cameron Criniti and Coach Frank Naples. Back row, from left: Coach Mike Lynch, Matt Cohen, Nick Naples, Jon Beckman, Kyle Naples, Andrew Charbonneau, Jordan Kradas, David Guite and Manager Marc Criniti.

University of Connecticut students and Berlin High School Class of 2007 alumnus Kirsten Johnson and Kevin McCormack competed in their first triathlon recently. The event, held on Block Island, consisted of a quarter-mile swim, a 12-mile bike race, and a four-mile foot race. More than 450 athletes participated. Johnson won the 20 to 24 year-old division and finished 60th overall. McCormack finished in 100th place.

Basketball Parks and Recreation The Overall Champions for the Berlin Parks and Recreation Summer Hoops Session 1 are as follows: Evan Hilbie (thirdfourth grade), Adam Litwinko (fifth-sixth grade) and Anthony Celella (seventh-ninth grade).

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Post 68 Continued from page 23 On Friday, Post 68 faced off against Las Vegas, Nevada. The locals fell behind 5-0 in that one, but closed the gap to one run late. That’s as close as Berlin would get, however, as Nevada escaped with an 8-7 victory. “We came out a little more nervous than anything,” Manzo said. “But we kept coming back. We outplayed them the second half of the game.” Post 68 ace Matt Carasiti, pitching on fumes, took the loss. He was replaced by Mark Bordonaro in the third with Nevada leading 3-0. Bordonaro went the rest of the way. Carasiti, Chris Morin and Joe Balowski led Berlin at the plate. On Saturday, Post 68 took on Medford, Oregon, and was eliminated from the World Series with a 5-0 loss. Berlin was out-hit 11-6 in

that one. Jake Matuszak and Zach Parsons both went 3-for3 for the locals. Starting pitcher Anthony Marzi got knocked around early as Oregon took a 3-0 lead after four innings. Taylor Anderson took over for Marzi in the final frame. Due to poor weather, the Oregon game was required to be shortended from nine to seven innings. “Wednesday and Thursday the guys were a little sluggish. There was a lot of travel and a lot of stuff going on. We had a good practice on Thursday and we were ready to play. The Regional just took a lot out of us,” Manzo said. “But the kids were all business, focused and wellbehaved.” Berlin returned home Sunday. The team bus received a police escort from the Berlin Turnpike back to the Post 68 Hall where some 40 fans were there to welcome them. Tuesday morning, Governor Rell congratulated the team at her State Capitol office.

Summer Continued from page 23 game our pitching staff gave up one run. However, we found ourselves in trouble sticking with the theory of pitching and defense, and were defeated 13-3 by a stacked Maine lineup. We battled back through the losers bracket and found ourselves rooting for Maine to beat Massachusetts just so we can say we were regional runners-up. Twenty four hours later we were speechless, as we defeated Maine twice and punched our ticket to the American Legion World Series in Fargo, North Dakota. On Wednesday morning we were traveling halfway across the country, 1,600 miles, to a place we have never even heard of before. Even though our season came to a close this afternoon, I know we are all so proud of each other, and that we’ll remem-

ber this for the rest of our lives. After two and a half weeks away from home, we all miss the gym, the girls, our beds, and our friends. I really can’t put into words how much these coaches and guys mean to me and how much respect I have for all of them.

I know that all of us wish each other the best in our futures, whether it’s in baseball, or for most of us, our job careers. Who knows, maybe some day we’ll be on the same team again in men’s softball, or maybe, even better, playing against each other.

Kureczka Continued from page 25 “She is one of the most athletic players that have come through Berlin High. She did very well playing with the Reds and I think that she has gained valuable experience playing at the next level.” The Reds wrapped up their season in July with a record of 3-6-1. Along the way, Kureczka drew the attention of college scouts. She has made a verbal commitment to continue her soccer career at Central Connecticut State University, a NCAA Division I program. However, Kurecz-

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Library News Berlin Free Library Back to school Bingo Back to school Bingo is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Berlin Free Library. Join us for fun, prizes and refreshments. For more information, call the library at (860) 828-3344. Hours Adult library hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Children’s library hours: Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. On Wednesday mornings “Morning Storytime” is offered from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for pre-school children. It includes stories with fingerplay, songs, and a

craft. An adult must attend the program with the children. On Wednesday evening children’s librarian, Martha Neault, invites you to “Twilight Tales”. Children are invited to attend every Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The children’s library is open on Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library The Berlin Free Library welcomes all residents to become a “Friend of the Library.” For more information, visit or call (860) 8283344. Friends are always needed to help with fundraisers that help with the expense of the library.

Summer 2009 Summer stories are scheduled on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The half-hour program includes stories, films, flannel boards and fun. Children of all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. The story theme for Aug. 27 is Going to school at 10:30 only. I Love the Library/Happy 20th Birthday – Draw or write about what you love about the library. Bring in entries by Friday, Aug. 21 and be entered in a drawing for a children’s T-shirt.

N.C. Wyeth is famous for his classis storybook illustrations which can be found in Scribner’s Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Last of the Mohicans. His son Andrew is known as a painter of the people. The program will be presented by Inge Lukens. It is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” 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.

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The Dickinson family was one of the original families in the town of Berlin. Members of the family have been blacksmiths, g a r a g e o w n e r s Dickinson and among them today are a president and chief executive officer of Nutmeg Federal Credit Union in Rocky Hill. Loren Dickinson said he was brought up to give back to the community. “I enjoy Berlin,” he said. “It is a good town.” Dickinson started serving the town as deputy mayor from 1973 to 1977. He then became the 30th district congressman representing the town. “I had been in politics for 25 years,” said Dickinson. “In those days the public trusted officials. You had a sense of satisfaction working for your town.” Dickinson eventually dropped out of politics in order to spend more time with his family. He became involved in credit unions because he believes some of the values are the same. “Credit unions believe in giving back to the community,” he said. “We are there for our community.” In hard economic times, Dickinson said credit unions are beneficial to people because they are not dedicated to their shareholders. Each person who is a member has an equal voice. “If someone has $5 they can vote just the same as someone who has $500,000 in the union,” he said. Dickinson said anyone in the Hartford and Middlesex County can join the credit union which can be a great option in this economy. “Credit unions are not publicly traded so we can offer better rates on savings and on loans,” he said. “We founded the union on the principal of allowing people

to save and establish needs through borrowing. We offer people a more personal level of service because we know them.” That doesn’t mean every member can get a loan, but Dickinson believes it helps people have a better chance. “In times like this when times are tough and the economy is down, members look to somebody they trust for financial needs,” he said. “The credit union fills that void.” Funds are insured just like a bank so customers feel just as secure about their money. Dickinson has been key in the growth of the Nutmeg Federal Credit Union. When he first began it was called the Hartford Federal Credit Union. It was small but soon merged with several other credit unions such as the Stanley Works Employees Federal Credit Union, Skinner Employees Federal Credit Union, Connecticut Grange Federal Credit Union, Merrow Machine Federal Credit Union, and the Fenn Manufacturing Federal Credit Union. He’s been credited with being the first credit union in the state to implement a voiceline telephone banking in 1987, introducing a home line of credit in 1988, introducing home equity loans in1991 and implementing internet banking in 1996. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Rocky Hill Chamber for over six years, acting as vice president from 2001 to 2003 and president from 2003 to 2005. His commitment and contributions to the community haven’t gone unnoticed. In 2006, the Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce named him Business Person of the Year, and he was the recipient of many other honors as his result of his dedication and commitment to the credit union movement, local business, community growth and development, politics, and education. Dickinson and his wife Judy have two children Amy and Erin and a grandson Daniel Geary.

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Play Ball! photos courtesy of the Little League International, Williamsport, Pa.

Do you play baseball or softball? If you do, you may play Little League. The Little League Baseball World Series is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. This year, it is scheduled from Aug. 21 to 30. This week, The Mini Page looks at this exciting event that’s fun for all ages.

The first league In 1939, a man named Carl Stotz organized a baseball league in his hometown of Carl Stotz Williamsport, Pa. He wanted local boys to have something worthwhile to do during the summer. Three teams played each other. The first Little League Baseball World Series was held in 1947 for teams from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Because the first league began in Williamsport, that’s where officials decided to play the games. This year’s World Series will be the 63rd annual (ANN-yoo-all), which means something that happens every year.

A runner is tagged out at home in the Little League Baseball World Series. More than 2.6 million boys and girls now play in Little League in more than 80 countries and all 50 states.

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Little League soon spread across the country and around the world. Different divisions, or groups, were formed based on players’ ages. Today there are 21 different divisions for baseball and softball, from Tee Ball for 5- and 6-year-olds to Big League for 16- to 18-year-olds. The Little League World Series in Williamsport is for 11- and 12-yearolds. Seven other divisions also have a World Series event. They are played in different places in the United States, and many of the games are shown on TV.

Stephen Keener, the president and chief executive officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, says: “Children who participate in Little League have the opportunity to learn and appreciate good sportsmanship*, teamwork, respect for authority and other life lessons than can help them develop into good citizens as adults.” These have been the values and goals of Little League since the beginning. * Sportsmanship is about how you play the game. Respecting your opponent, playing fair and being nice whether you win or lose are all a part of good sportsmanship.

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Let the Games Begin! The Little League Baseball World Series is the final stage in the world’s largest elimination tournament (e-LIM-in-NA-shun TUR-na-mint), called the Little League International Tournament. (A tournament is a competition where a team moves on to the next round by winning its games.) More than 7,000 separate teams enter this tournament. Each team is really an all-star team made of players from a local league. A single team may represent an entire city, a town or a county. The first round of games is among teams in the same area, such as nearby towns and cities. These games are played in late June or early July. Fewer than 500 teams move on to the second round.

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In the second round, winning teams are considered state champions. They advance to the regional round. There are eight different regions in the United States and eight international regions. The 16 teams that win their regions advance to the Little League World Series. Getting from 7,000 teams to 16 takes about six weeks.

Thousands of kids, parents and baseball fans head to Williamsport for the Little League World Series. Some teams, especially those from other countries, have to travel a long way to get to Pennsylvania. Little League pays for everything, including airplane tickets, food and uniforms.

Ready Resources The Mini Page provides ideas for Web sites, books or other resources that will help you learn more about this week’s topics. On the Web: www.littleleague.org At the library: “Let Them Play” by Margot Theis Raven “Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings” by Deborah Hopkinson

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CHEVY Monte Carlo ‘06 Blue, V6, loaded, beautiful car, A-1 condition!. $1000 below book value for quick sale $9,600 firm 203-235-2465 DODGE Intrepid 1997 4 Door. Engine runs good. Transmission good. Needs hood, right fender, headlight pod and bumper. $500 or best offer. Call (860) 276-9213 DODGE NEON 2000 $2,988. Finance with $788 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. DONATE YOUR CAR to SPECIAL KIDS FUND. Help Disabled Children With Camp and Education. Non-Runners OK. Quickest Free Towing. Free Cruise/Hotel Voucher. Tax Deductible. Call 1-866-4483254.

FINANCE Buy Here Pay Here Financing! Down pymts as low as $588 plus tax & reg, low weekly pymts, no finance charge, or credit check cars under $3000. Call 203-5305905, Cheap Auto Rental LLC. FORD ESCORT 1997 $2,288. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 34 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. FORD ESCORT 2000 $2,788. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer.

FORD FOCUS 2007 4 Door SE AC/CD player Low Miles, GOOD on gas Excellent condition $11,000.00 Please call 203 317-2252 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111

TAG SALES

FORD MUSTANG 2006 convertible. 6-cyl. Auto. Firered w/tan interior. Power windows. AM/FM/CD player. ABS brakes. Compass. Well maintained. 18,000 miles. Excellent condition. $16,500 Call (203) 265-2738

FORD TAURUS 1998- 85,000 miles, new trans, new brakes & tires. Maroon, 4 dr. Great shape! $2500 or best offer. call (203) 213-3077

KENSINGTON - Multi family tag sale! Sat. Aug. 22, 8-1pm. 420 Percival Ave. KENSINGTON-Sat 8/22 & Sun 8/23, 9-2pm. 12 Briar Ln. Furn., toys, elec., bldg materials

ADVERTISE YOUR TAG SALE IN THE ONLY PLACE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING........ THE RECORD-JOURNAL AND HAVE 100’S OF PEOPLE AT YOUR SALE. 3 DAYS...4 LINES

***ONLY $25.00*** FORD TAURUS 2000 $3,488. Finance with $1,288 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer. KIA SEPHIA 1998 $2,288. Finance with $588 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 34 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer.

MITSUBISHI Diamante 1997 V6, Auto, loaded, leather int., moonroof, CD, full power. White/tan. 135K. $2995. (203) 671-4225 or 860-754-8195 PONTIAC GTP 1996. Wheels, wing, slider. Runs great. Looks excellent. $2850 HONDA ACCORD 1993 5 SPEED, NEW CLUTCH, RUNS GREAT. $1550. (203) 213-1142

TOYOTA Corolla LE 2001 - Exc. condition, auto, ABS, CC, pwr. 1 owner, 88K. $5500. Call 203237-4737

FREE TAG SALE KIT WITH AD INCLUDES: 4 COLOR SIGNS* BALLOONS & 100 PRICING STICKERS.

TAG Sale signs are free, when you place & pay for your Tag Sale ad at The Berlin Citizen office, 979 Farmington Ave, Kensington

A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.

CALL 203-238-1953

TRUCKS & VANS

SUV’S

DODGE Grand Caravan 1994 7 passenger. Good Condition! $1,500. Call 203-237-5940

Ford

Econoline

1995

HONDA CRV 2006- Trim package CRV-SE Excellent condtion. Very clean interior. 12,900 miles. Asking $17,500. Call Pete 860-621-6040

van.

Handicap chair lift Restrain straps included. Good cond! New A/C. $3,500/OBO. Call 203-237-8527 OIL TRUCK FOR SALE 2800 Gallons. Various makes. Call Helen at Tuxis Ohrs (203) 6393513

Always a sale in Marketplace

JEEP Grand Cherokee Ltm 2000 AWD, V8, power htd seats, sunroof, 127,500 miles. Exc cond! Asking 4,950. 203-235-2288

Call us with your Marketplace ad now. (203) 238-1953

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 20, 2009 PETS & LIVESTOCK

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

20 GAL. Tank, Full hood, stand, accesories. $30 or best. Tom: (203)626-5217

BLACK metal/glass end tables for home/dorm/patio. $60.00 Call (203)238-1717

BIRD Cage for Medium Size Birds. Ex. Cond. $25. Call (203) 630-2851

CHINA Cabinet, pecan, 6’. Asking $100 Call 203-237-7174

BIRD CAGE WITH STAND 24 x 24 x 32. Never used. $80. 203-630-0290

COUCH & chair blue 100.00. Kitchen table 4 chairs 125.00. Kenmore wall unit A/C 13,000 BTU 1 yr old $200.00. Call 978-235-8844

BOXER PUP- 6 weeks old. Tan, black, white. Paid $300Sell for $100 firm. 860-299-5154 BOXER PUPS for sale. Raised with children. 3 Brindle, all female. Ready to go. $600. Call (860) 919-5575 FREE To good home. 4 kittens, short haired, 2 dark grey and 2 grey & white. (860) 398-8010

DINING ROOM Set- BroyhillCountry Style. Table, 8 Chairs, Lit Hutch, Server and Custom Table Pads Exc. Condition- Asking $975. 203-265-1197 FUTON Cover w/lg. pillow shams, green. Exc. cond. $15. (203) 238-3774

HUGE August Sale at

“Stuff” GERMAN SHEPHERD pups. AKC, OFA, Best pedigree around. Parents imported from Germany. Guaranteed. $950. 203-440-0605 GUINEA pig cage, 38”x20” Orig $110. $50 or b/o Call 203-651-9429

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HOME Desperately Needed for beautiful 9 yr old very healthy female cat. All white with two different color eyes. Owner relocating. Please call (860) 349-9590 after 12 noon. HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Geldings only. Self care to full care. Individual turn out. Call (203) 294-9313 PUG PUPPIES - Purebred 1st shots. Parents on premises. Very lovable. Home raised. $850. 203-213-5189 RAGDOLL KITTENS- Blue eyed beauties, rabbit-like fur, TICA registered. SBT. Vet checked. 1st shots. Taking deposits. $550. Please call 860-329-9893 ROLLING Pet carrier 14Wx9Dx 22H. Forest green nylon w/pockets. Never used. $35 203-634-9336 SMALL animal carrier. $20. Exc. cond. Call 860-628-4373 or 860919-3946

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS 14” OREGON bar/chain for Homelite chain saw. New. $20. 203-265-0881

Estate Liquidations. All Hutches (15) $99 All Entertainment Centers $99 Everything else 1/3 off. Bedroom, livingroom, diningroom, more.

203-774-4830 MICROWAVE - Black, over the stove or wall mount. $50. (203) 630-1866 MOVING! 10 pc patio furn, $250. Leather recliner chair, $100. Gas stove, $100. 3 end tables, $100. Maturity rocker, $75. Washer & dryer, $100/ea. Lawn mower, $100. BBQ griller, $100. Ent. center, light oak, $200 & more! Everything good cond! 203-7527841 weekdays after 4:30pm

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

HONDA CMX250C Rebel 1985, very clean, nice beginner bike. Fun to ride. $650 or best offer. (203) 288-6066 MOTOR SCOOTER 49cc Street legal. Helmet & cover incld. As is. $900/OBO. (203) 630-2599

CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call

The Jewish Childrens Fund

1-800-527-3863

BOATS & MOTORS

Free Towing!

Junk cars, trucks, motorcycles. Free Pickup. Free Removal. Running or not.

203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510

HONDA VT600C Shadow VLX, 2004 Black excellent condition. Only 1900 miles. Always garaged. Asking $4,300 OBO. Call Gary at 203-213-7607 HONDA VTX 1300, 2004, excellent condition, extremely low miles, many accessories. $5700. (860) 628-4354

FOR SALE: Good fishing boat for (2) people, 9ft 1in flat bottom alum Sea Nymph Model 1031, 2HP outboard motor, inclds oars & safety vests. $400/OBO. 860828-0343 SEA HUNT 20Ft Center Console 2004. 140HP, 4 Stroke Johnson with trailer, In Mint Condition. Great Fishing Boat! $20,000. Please Call 203-265-0466

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE PORTABLE Basketball system. Adjustable heights. $50. Call 203-294-0766

BAR SIGN- 1960’s Schaefer, $50 or best offer. Original 70’s lava lamp, red. Very good condition. $80 or best offer. Call (203) 237-1554 for more info after 4pm. BOX FULL OF MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOKS. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $15 OR BEST OFFER. 203-235-2784 COOKBOOKS Southern Living and Weight Watchers $2.00 Each 203-265-5920 DISHES, Enoch Wedgewood (Tunstall) LTD, Blue Heritage pattern, hand graving under glaze, $70. Leaf net pool cover for 24” round above ground pool $60. (860) 621-2928 DRAFTING TABLE- 21”X26”, with new scales, 12” & 18”. $40 or best offer. (203) 440-3919 ELECTRIC Clothes dryer, running condition, $25. Call (203) 237-2583, leave message EVENFLOW Mega circus exersaucer. Good condition! $30 OBO. Call 203-237-5399 FLUSH To Ceiling Kitchen Light. Tall. Color opaque glass. 17” wide. $25 firm. (203) 237-4903 FLYWHEEL-LLBean Dbl L #4, Brand new in box. $49. Call 203-250-1627. FREE-Solid glass patio table with wicker trim, water waves underneath. U pick up. Call 203-265-9461

MOVING!! Ray & Flan. dining set, ped. table w/leaf, 6 chairs, lighted hutch w/leaded glass drs, set. $450. Ray & Flan. girls wh. BR set, canopy bed, 2 dressers w/captains mirror $275 set. Digital blk washer $150. Ray & Flan. Ent Center w/drs $150 (203) 626-5122

GAZEBO 8x10 Screened Tent For Sale. Used twice. Good condition. Asking $50. (203) 379-6187

NEW QUEEN Mattress set in original plastic. $240.00 Call 860 584-5298

HEAD Tennis racket with sleeve. Never used, boxed. $99. Call (203) 237-2117 PM.

SOFA GOOD CONDITION 84” $75 OR B/O Call 203-235-6776

KLM unibody dimension specification charts ‘80 to ‘99. Foreign domestic. $99. 860-224-7209

GROOVY GIRLS COLLECTION. MANY GIRLS,2 HORSES, CANOPY BED, DAY BED AND CARRIAGE. $50 OR BEST OFFER. EXCELLENT CONDITION. 203-235-2784

ROBOT WITH REMOTE. LIKE NEW .$25 OR BEST OFFER. 203-235-2784. ROSETTA Stone CDs. Many languages available. $65. Call (860) 828-4884 ROWING EXERCISE MACHINE Strong and in good condition. $35. Call (203) 238-3948 SOLID dark wood Full size BR set w/boxspring & mattress, 2 night stands, $450; solid dark wood DR set, table w/2 leaves (ext. to 10’) and 6 chairs, $350; lg. china cabinet, $300. Off white Queen Anne couch, like new $250. 2 tan swivel/rocking chairs w/ottoman, $150. Maple solid coffee table & side table, $50. 36” round table w/2 chairs, $35. Glass top patio table w/6 chairs, umbrella & metal stand, used twice, $150. All exc. condition. (203) 235-7003 TWO BIRD CAGES One Small, One Large. FREE. Call (203) 237-3967 WHITE SEWING MACHINE, HEAVY PORTABLE. $40. CALL 203-265-7186

CLOTHING WEDDING GOWN. Beautiful white floral lace with gloves. $80 203-500-2946

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH ABDOER II, with instruction book and vhs tape $ 10.00 203-671-9297 DOUBLE Seat Jogging Stroller Great condition! $60. Call (203)464 2689 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT in exc. condition! Orig. Nordic Trak $95. Hydraulic Stair Stepper, $45. Exercise bike w/fan, $75. Treadmill $150 (orig. price $1000). Custom incline steel bench, $85. 3 pairs of dumbbell weights, $20 each. Call (203) 235-7003

SOFA W/2 RECLINERS DARK TAN. $60. CALL 203-980-7224 AFTER 6:30PM SOLID Mahogany desk style cabinet & drawers w/sewing machine. $75. Gd cond. 203-269-6729

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 5 PIECE Girl’s bedroom set. Twin bed. $100. Gorgeous oak lighted china cabinet $600. Couch table & 2 glass top end tables - $50. (860) 621-3301

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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

6 Piece Ivory w/Gold Trim Bedroom Set with Queen Sized Mattress and Boxspring - Used but in very good condition. Paid $1000 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. 11 Piece Patio Set - Ivory with Ivy pattern, neutral in color. Excellent Condition! Paid $500 asking $425. Serious inquiries only. Charbroil BBQ Grill with Side Burner - Used a few times but in great condition! Cooking Utensils (stainless steel), Scrubber, cover and propane tank included. Paid $600 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. Must pick up all items. Contact Cynthia at 203-537-1168. All calls will be returned.

2 HALF Moon mirrors with oak trim. $40 each. 4 ft x 6 ft each. Call (860) 747-5654

AIR CONDITIONER Good Condition. 5,000 BTU. $50. (203) 237-9235

CHARLES Parker Brothers bench vise Model 937 1/2. $75. Call 860-628-8740

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

AIR CONDITIONER 8000 BTU, $70. 860-426-0199 AIR CONDITIONER Good condition. $25. Call 203-265-9943 ASHLEY Wood & Coal Stove $100 Call 203-269-9042

LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. LEAPSTER L-MAX WITH CABLE, BACKPACK CARRY CASE AND 4 CARTRIDGES. $40 OR BEST OFFER. EXCELLENT CONDITION. 203-235-2784

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144 TREAMILL $250, Stationary bike $100. Ab-doer $50 OBO, hardly used 203-634-6622 or 203-213-8494.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

LIKE NEW Black metal dog cage/crate & mat $30. Call 203-265-9943 LITTLEST PET SHOP COLLECTION. MANY ITEMS. EXCELLENT CONDITION. $20 OR BEST OFFER. 203-235-2784

MAGIC CHEF Frost free refrigerator 17 cu. ft., $150. Kenmore Ultra Wash dishwasher, $125. Excel exercise bike, $50. Call (860) 620-0227 or (203) 441-4332 MOTORCYCLE JACKET Black police type. X large. $75.00 Call 203 284 8890 NEW zippers, laces, elastic, buttoms, bra’s, tapes, applique. 25 cents-$2. 203-269-9195 PACK and Play Graco Navy, good cond. bassinet 203-634-8478 $20 firm. TANNING BED, good bulbs. $200. Please call 860-621-8858

LENOX China-Porcelain BRIDE/GROOM Figurine-new$45-great gift AND Collectible ANNIVERSARY PlATE-platinum trim-$45-both cheaper than ebay-pick-up-860-863-5970

SWORDS HELMETS Flags, Daggers, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.

203-238-3308 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS FREE- 27’ round pool. Includes everything. Must take down & haul away. Can take down at end of season. Still using. Call (203) 238-3554 leave message.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Berlin Citizen

JACK KNEW

This was the paper that sold the house that Jack built. To speak with a Marketplace Advisor call today at (877) 238-1953.

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 20, 2009

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

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome

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

CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW

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

Call Now!

(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

WANTED TO BUY

HAYWOOD Cartridge pool filter, 1hp, complete set up. Exc. cond. $100. (203) 639-9545

COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT

DEE’S ANTIQUES

COMPUTER complete; Win 98; Office 97; modem. $75. Call 203288-8790 after 6pm

Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.

DELL Computer Pentium 4 w/XP. Professional $75 for all. 203-237-9977

ELECTRONICS 27” SANYO T.V. Good Condition. $50. Call 203-715-4125 POLK Audio powered subwoofer PSW-10. Black. $85 or best offer. (203) 630-0708

WANTED TO BUY

203-235-8431

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION BUYS Buying Meriden & Wallingford items, kitchen bowls, collections, dolls, jewelry & advertisement items. 203-639-1002

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

203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025

HOUSES FOR RENT

LOOKING for used bricks. Made 50yrs or older. Also looking for SCYTHE. Looking for base for a 36in diameter garden table, metal or cast iron preferred. 860-829-6464 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

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

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 BONGOS WITH STAND Brand new. Never used. Cost $400. Will sell for $250. Call (203) 237-9235 CLARINET (Harmony) $75. Used 1 year. Excellent Condition. 203-294-0766 DRUM 16x16” floor tom with Remo heads. Only $100. 203-634-0809

MERIDEN 4 BR, 1.5 Ba, Lydale Pl, Hdwd floors. 1-yr lease, W/D, Garage, Cen H & AC, Fireplace, Lg Bsmt, Avail. Sept., $1,350 + Utils & Deposit, (Not Sec 8 apvd) Call 203.886.8555 MERIDEN-3BR, 1.5 baths, beautifully remodeled Dutch Colonial with private yard/driveway. Utils not incld. Pets on approval. $1,375/mo. Avail 9/7. 203-752-7841 after 4:30pm WLFD. 3 BR Ranch at the end of cul-de-sac. 7 rms, full bsmt w/ laundry, lge back deck, yard, all appliances. Avail 9/1. $1250/mo + sec. (203) 284-5843

CONDOMINIUMS FLUTE, Strasser, silver, used, excellent condition. $275. Call 860-916-4007 PLAYER PIANO and 50+- rolls. $150 takes all. Call for info (860) 558-2684

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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!

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

FOR RENT

MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR, 3rd flr. Heat & HW incl. $775/mo. Sec & refs. No pets. Call Andrea, Maier Property Management (203) 235-1000

CONDOMINIUMS

FOR RENT

MERIDEN Sunset Ave. Sunny & bright TH 3BR, 1 full 2 half bath, washer & dryer, 2c gar, corner unit, lovely yard. $1350 + utils. All Star Realty 203-952-1122 MERIDEN-Cozy 1BR, 1 bath Condo. $615/mo. Call 203-213-2352 MERIDEN. CROWN VILLAGE- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, $895 + 1 month deposit, includes heat and hot water. Call 203-443-7299.

SOUTH MERIDEN 2BR, 1 1/2 baths. Townhouse w/garage & addtional off-st-parking. Well-maintained. just 3 units in this private setting for $1000/mo. Contact Dave at 203-537-3002/203-440-2200. WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $700. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, access to courtyard. No pets. $900. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904

APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN- 1BR, heat & HW incl. All appls. Enclosed porch. Large yard. $800/mo. (860) 828-8114 DURHAM 2BR, 2nd flr apt for rent. No pets. $900. Security + utilities. Call for details (860) 349-9114 EAST HAVEN Charming country village w/ 1, 2 & 3 BR apts starting at $1170. Appls, WD hookup, swimming pool & fitness ctr. Call about bonus specials. 203-466-6000

HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio/1BR apts From $650. Heat & HW incl. + sec. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN 2 or 3BR, 1st FL. Good location. Remodeled. Appliances, WD hookup. Off-st parking. No pets. Sec 8 Approved. $775/$975. Refs. 203- 237-5802

MERIDEN - 1BR w/bonus rm. 3rd flr, $650. Spacious 4BR, 2nd flr. Eat in kitchen, hdwd flrs, new carpet. $1150. 203-996-9810

MERIDEN 2BR, 1ST FLOOR Clean. LR, DR. WD hookup. Fenced-in yard. No pets. $800 /mo. 2 mos sec. 203-464-3083

MERIDEN - Beautiful large 3BR apt, washer/dryer hook-up available. $1000/mo + 1 month security deposit. Call Tarita 203-233-5327

MERIDEN 2nd Floor. 2BR, 5 RMs. 45 S. Second St. Completely remodeled. Heat & appls incl. Washer hkup. No pets/smoking. $850 & 1 mo sec. 203-841-7591

MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597

MERIDEN

MERIDEN 3 bdrm., 2nd FL, $850/mo. 3bdrm., 3rd FL, $800/mo. 1 1/2 months sec. No utils. 187 Crown Street. 646 -713-4933

2 BRs, 4 RMs, 2nd FL. Appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $675 + Deposit. 203-605-5691

MERIDEN 3 room apt, stove & frig $625; Efficiency apt, 1 person, stove, frig, heat & light incl. 860-523-4135 before 8AM or after 6PM.

MERIDEN 2 BRs, 5 rms, 2nd flr, large kit, appliances, washer, dryer, enclosed sunporch, garage, many upgrades. No pets. Sec dep. $900. (860) 276-0552

MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com

Thursday, August 20, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen

COMMERCIAL

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PRIME

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

WLFD. 1 BR apts including heat & hw. Lease, sec, no pets. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101 WALLINGFORD - 1 bedroom, 3rd floor, unique layout, close to town and route 5, off-street parking, washer/dryer hookup, appliances, trash and water. Security and references. No smoking or pets. Available September 1. $700 plus utilities. Call 203-269-6391 WALLINGFORD - 2 BR, 2nd floor, recently renovated, offstreet parking, no dogs, avail now, 104 Meadow St., $850, 203-530-1840

Property zoned C-1 for lease, central location w/ample parking. Over 15,000 sq. ft. available. Valued at 8.00 sq. ft. For more details and information call R.E. Broker Harvey Criscuolo (203) 634-1864 or email: criscuolah@bellsouth.net APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-1BR apts available. Storage space available also. 203-213-3162 or 203-630-9481

MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.

Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 54 North Ave 1BR. No pets. $570 Call 203-223-3983 MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841

MERIDEN

MERIDEN-1BR Immaculate- Off st. parking. Close to 691. 2 mos. sec. $600/mo. 203-294-4777 MERIDEN-1BR, large rooms, large windows, off-st-parking. Very nice. 2 months security & credit check required. $675/mo No pets. 203-284-0597 MERIDEN-2BR apt. at 22 Merritt Place. 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

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BR, Living Room, Kitchen, Private Bath. $675 Security & lease required. Call 203-238-9772

MIDDLEFIELD - 1st flr, 2BR, in owner occupied home. Incl. Dish, wireless internet service, washer/dryer. No smoking. No pets. Credit check, refs. & sec. dep. req’d. $950. Call (860) 349-1396

MERIDEN- 1BR & 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 203-671-2223

PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 203-671-2223

MERIDEN- 1BR & 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 203-671-2223

PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 203-671-2223

MERIDEN- 1BR Summer Special $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Offer expires August 31. For info 203-639-4868

SOUTHINGTON - 1 1/2 RM Efficiency, near I-84 $130/wk. Incld heat & HW, A/C, appl’s. Sec dep & refs req 860-620-0025

MERIDEN- 1st fl, 2BR, W/W appl’s. W/D hkup. Off st park, Nice yd, 2 decks. $750/mo. 2 mo sec. 203-634-9149 MERIDEN- 20 x 40 Garage & 1BR apt, w/w carpet. Move in condition. $800. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $850 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229 MERIDEN- 3BR, huge, 1st flr. Hdwd floors. Stove, Fridge, Washer & Dryer incl. Section 8 approved. $1200. (203) 314-4964

MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments

2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016

SOUTHINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. Near I-84. Appliances. security deposit & references. No smoking. No pets. 860-620-7648 SOUTHINGTON- 3BR, 2nd flr, $1075/mo. 2 mos. sec. Avail. 9/1. 860-538-5575

SUMMER BROOK APTS Newly Remodeled 1BR - $700, 2 BR - $835 & $865, 3BR - $1025 Incl. heat, HW, off st parking Income Guidelines Apply Applications can be obtained at 35CC Darling St. Southington 860-621-1700 EHO Financed by CHFA Creative Management & Realty Co., Inc.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 2nd Floor. WD Hookup, Off Street Parking, Trash Pickup. No pets. $650 per month. Call (203) 269-5333 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 4 Rooms, 2nd Floor. WD hookup. Off street parking. No pets. $750/month. One month security. Available September 1. (203) 464-1620 WALLINGFORD 1 BR, Spacious ranch style apt. Appliances, laundry hookups in kitchen. Off st parking. 1 mo sec. 1 yr lease. No pets/smoking $800 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD 1 or 2 BR Apartments Starting at $650 per month. No pets. Central location. Call (203) 269-9585 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 203-641-7010 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 3rd Floor. Appliances included. No pets. Must have good credit. $780. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD ROBIN HILL APARTMENTS Great location! 1BRs starting at $750. 2BRS starting at $850. 203294-9110 for more info WALLINGFORD- Spacious bilevel 3BR, 2 bathroom apt. Quiet, central location. $1025/mo. or best offer. No pets. (203) 676-7418 WALLINGFORD-2BR, 1st flr, W/D hookup, carport. No pets. Super Clean! $950/mo + sec dep. Call 203-435-8333 WALLINGFORD-4 Rms, newly painted, Hardwood flrs re-done. $800/month + utils & sec deposit. No smoking. No pets. 203-269-1426 WALLINGFORD-Masonic home area, 2BR, 1st flr, stove & refrig, dishwasher, washer & dryer avail. Avail 9/1. 203-284-0741 WALLINGFORD. 3 BR, 2nd flr, lge rms, clean, off st parking, trash pickup, w/d hookup. Sec, credit ck. No pets. Section 8 approved. $1200. 24 Meadow St. (203) 265-5980, Lisa. WALLINGFORD. 68 Center St, 1 BR, 2nd flr, $730. 53 Cherry St, 1 BR, 2nd flr $750. 9 Guiel Pl, 1st flr, 1 BR, heat included, $775. 203-376-2160, Mike WALLINGFORD. Retail store front, 70 Center St. 1000 sq ft, oak flrs, tin ceiling. $975/mo. 203-376-2160, Mike WLFD 1st fL, spacious 2BR w/garage & offstreet parking. east side. storage, laundry avail. $950. call 203-494-5620

WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-3BR, 2nd fl, hdwd fls, newly renovated, new windows. WD hookup. Off st parking. $1275 + sec. No pets. Credit check. Avail Now! 203-535-1162

WLFD. OVERSIZED Tri-level, applianced kitchen, lots of storage & closet space. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-2657101.

ROOMMATES

HOUSES FOR SALE

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

MERIDEN “New Listing” $169,900 Solid, well maintained 3BR Ranch in neighborhood. HW floors, CAIR and 2 full baths. Finished lower walkout lower level with kitchen area. Updated roof, windows, siding and electric.

Linda (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN House to share. One BR available Use of kitchen, LR, etc. Deck. Heat, hot water & electric incl. Call 203-235-9492

ROOMS FOR RENT

PLAINVILLE 3BR 1 bath. Completely remodeled,inside and out. 1034sq/ft. New floors throughout tile/wood, c/a, crown molding, fireplace, fenced in yard. A must see in a great neighborhood. $219,900. Open House 8/16 12p-3p. Call Joe 860-302-2165

MERIDEN Gorgeous 7rm Condo. Everything new within 4 years. Features 3BR, LR, kit, DR, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, finished lower level, first flr laundry. Too many extras to list $183,000. Call Sil Sala for details (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN - Rooms For Rent $100 per week. All utilities & cable TV included. No drugs or alcohol, Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN lg. furnished rm. Private home, all utils included, shared kitchen & bath, nice yard. $550/mo or $140/wk. Call (203) 537-1772 Lisa.

WLFD $199,900 Handyman special; 2 family w/store front, possible 3 family house. Some remodeling done, separate utilities. Call Brian Miller 203-265-5618

UNCONDITIONAL 45 DAY LISTING AGREEMENT You can cancel at anytime with no fees to you. I get paid when you get paid. AT CLOSING. Michelle Wininger, Realtor 860-707-5389

CHESHIRE Highly sought after 1st fl unit w/prime pkg steps away, 1BR, 1ba Condo in 55+complex. Quaint wooded area, park-like setting. Close to town, shopping, banks, etc. Heat & hot water in condo fee. A must see. $109,900. Fred 203-272-1234

MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591

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

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VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690

GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROP. WLFD East side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2bath, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car garage, level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $319,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618

WLFD 2BR, 1 1/2 bath Townhouse in Brentwood Village. Close to tennis courts & clubhouse or the pool. Freshly painted & pergo in LR, BRS and tile in baths & kit. $185,900. Al Criscuolo 203-265-5618

MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 203-671-2223

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER- PT. 30 hrs/wk. Must be able to wetsand and buff. Must be reliable. 203-284-8989

WLFD Move right in! 3BR, 1 1/2BA Split in Cook Hill area. HW floors, updated kitchen w/stainless appliances. Large level lot. Great for summer picnics. $305,000. Call Fred 203-265-5618

MERIDEN Awesome Condo, 5 rooms. Featuring 2BRs, kit, LR, family room in lower level, bath and a half. Beautifully landscaped park-like setting. Priced to sell at $149,900. For details, call Sue Farone (203) 235-3300

MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 203-671-2223

COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS WALLINGFORD 2,000 Square Feet of Garage Space. 3 Offices. Three 12’ Overhead Doors. Lease, security. 203-415-9886

HELP WANTED APPRAISER Needed full time with CT certification and license. Must be able to complete 8-10 reports per week and travel the state. Send resume and samples to: carolc@rcico.com

MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. Call MBI 203-671-2223 MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. Call MBI 203-671-2223

MERIDEN- For rent or sale6,000 to 14,400sf. Modern Warehouse or Manufacturing space immediately available. All utilities, heavy power. Redecorated offices with A/C. Excellent exposure on high traffic road. Call owner for further details at 203-605-6964

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T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC ATTORNEYS EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, Discrimination, Health Care Denials & General Law. There are Laws to Protect You When Your Rights are Violated. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford. 203-774-4925

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

203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042 REPAIRS done by carpenters free estimate to windows, doors, roofing, siding, hatchways, and cellar leaks. Complete home improvements, additions, finish Bsmnt, dormers, porches & decks 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY ● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs

FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060

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

GUTTERS

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

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

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GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

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

Tiny repairs-Major renovations Carpentry, plumbing, elec, painting. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358

MOWING Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients always welcome. Comm /Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877

All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355 ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301

JUNK REMOVAL. 203-886-5110 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, house, office, attic, cellar, gar, yd. Spring C/U. 860-575-8218/203-535-9817 10% off if you mention this ad

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A&D MASONS, LLC - Brick, block, stone. Chimney repair, sidewalks, patios. Free estimate. Call 860-573-8091 Ct. Reg#611930

JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 SAMMY Masonry-Since 1977. Concrete, stone, chimney, stucco. All masonry. CT 574337. Ins. 203-757-8029 or 203-206-4481

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301

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

WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.

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

JIMMY’S MASONRY Stonewalls, steps, patios, chimneys, all types. Lic. & Ins’d. 25 yrs exp. Call for free est. 860-2744893 CT. Reg. #604498

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

HANDYPERSONS

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

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

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

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

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Plumbing & Piping Contractor Specializing in both small & large jobs. CT Reg #204060. John 203-284-9744 Phone/Fax Cell: 203-500-5224

DRIVEWAYS BUILT TO LAST Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708

BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301

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

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

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TOP SOIL SAND & FILL BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991 WESTFORT FARM Screened top soil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered.

203-237-7129 203-530-7041 HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

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LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301

Roofs R Us Family run for 42yrs Siding, seamless gutters, windows. We Beat Any Quote! 203-639-8389 CT #573358

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

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The candidate should have experience working with students with learning and behavioral disorders and must be able to carry out all of the duties expected of a special education teacher. These duties include teaching, attendance at Student Study Meetings, PPTs and parent conferences. Ability to write IEPs in accordance with state & federal mandates be case manager for several special education students, and plan lessons for instructional assistants who work with specific students and groups of students. QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut teaching certificate or the ability to qualify, with appropriate endorsement(s) and expertise in curriculum sub-areas. Cert. # 065, #265. CLOSING DATE: SEPT. 4, 2009 - 4:00 p.m. To Apply: Call the Job Opportunities Line at 203-250-2411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you. EOE

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SERVICE TECH Must have license, experience in oil & installations. AC a + On-call night rotation, company van, full benefit pkg. Drug Screen req. Apply: Tuxis Ohrs, 80 Britannia St., Meriden, CT Attn: Helen.

SOUS CHEF National Food management company has position available in the Farmington area for a Sous chef, preferably culinary graduate. Very strong chance of potential management postion. Please email resume to: damianka@comcast.net EOE WORD Processor for busy law firm. Experienced, FT. Must have excellent typing & proofreading skills and be able to meet deadlines. Exc benefits. Fax resume to 203-639-3569

CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available. 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:

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Experienced in commercial and industrial duct installations Call 860-828-3762.

LOOKING for a Infant Teacher with CDA or higher with experience in the Wallingford area. Please call 203-537-4250

GENERAL HELP

DENTAL ASSISTANT PART TIME Experienced general dentisty and oral surgery. Thurs, Fri & Sat. morning. Fax resume to 203-630-3021

HELP WANTED

COUNTER & Kitchen Help HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic PT-FT in Wallingford. Breakfast & lunch. Some exp. Must be reliable. 203-773-1148

MEDICAL CAREERS

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 20, 2009

JOB LOT

Ocean State Powerbar® Endurance Fuel Drink Mix

Stretch-on Book Covers

Standard or large sizes in prints or solids

Strap Away Bra Clips Forget $9.95

52 servings

Comp. $21.99

Comp. $2 -$4

1ea

This price is NOT a mistake!

10’x10’ Dome IITM Gazebo

Winterizing Kits

Ladies Russell Athletic Performance Wear Jackets, Capris or Pants

8 1499 1999 99

Comp. $15-$42

20,000 Gallon

30,000 Gallon

Famous Maker Capris

399

Comp. $20

Comp. $16

12999 In Ground Pool Covers 15' 18' 21' 24'

(includes winch and cable) Round ...................29.99 Round ...................39.99 Round ...................59.99 Round ...................69.99

Double Strength Glucosamine

Triple Strength Glucosamine

Chondroitin

50 tabs

30 tabs

500 Mg

12'x24' ..............................36.99 16'x24' ..............................49.99 16'x32' ..............................59.99 16'x36' ..............................66.99 18'x36' ..............................69.99 20'x40' ..............................89.99 25'x45' ...........................112.99 30'x50' ...........................149.99

Comp $12.49

Comp. $10.99

6.99

6.99 Maximum Strength D-1000 100 tabs

Comp. $8.49

Comp. $4.99

4.49

3.49

Oversized Heavyweight Bath Towels

All Hand Towels In Stock

75¢

1 Premium Memory Foam Toppers 50

Comp. $3.99

95 125 150 180

King - 76"x80" ..........................

36”x48” Clear Chair Mat

Dirt Demon High Performance Pleated Air Filters ALL 3 PACK FILTERS Comp. $29.97

Phoenix Collection

BCF construction • traditional colors & designs

2’2”x7’10”

1121567

15 $ 20 $ 30 $ 60 $

72” H Torchiere 300 watt Halogen blub included Dimmer switch

Comp. $30

Sun Chair

Folding Beach Chair

• Lays perfectly flat for all-over sunning

5 Position

Queen Size with Pump

Twin Size with Pump

7’ Sun Blocking Umbrella with Tilt

SPF 100 PLUS RATING FOR UV PROTECTION

EVA Clogs Assorted colors & styles Comp. $9.99 - $14.99

$1.25

Selection varies by store

Stake Table

• Papermate Eagle 12 ct. • RoseArt ComboStix 10 ct. • Uniball, Rollerball & more

Comp. $4

2ea

Lovett Crayons 64 ct, Color Pencils 24 ct, ® or Foohy Retractable Markers

5 Pc. Patio Set Comp. $400

Laptop Stand Like Seen On

Your Choice

Rust Free Aluminum

5 Pc. Patio Set Comp. $699

250

Comp. $10

Scientific OR Note Pad Calculator

Umbrellas & bases on all three sets sold separately

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

• Bic 10 ct. • BicMatic 5 ct. • Paper Mate PhD 1 ct. • more

Your Choice

Rust Resistant Steel

Mechanical Pencils

End of Season Sale!

Comp. $39.99

3 Subject …Comp. $2.99…$1.50

Pen Sets

160

Comp. $49.99

Comp. $4

Small Comp. $2.50

5 Position

5 Subject

150

Lightweight aluminum

Wirebound Notebooks

Comp. $3

3'x5'...................................$12 4'x6' Area Rug ................$15 5’x8’ Area Rug..................$30 6'x9' Area Rug...................$40 9'x12' Area Rug.....$80 -$90

Patio Sets

1ea

17” x 22”

Made in Turkey

Comp. $2

2’x6’ Runner

7’9”x10’3”

Colorful marble composition 3 hole wireless

17 Month Desk Calendars

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

50”x60”

Residential & Commercial Area Rugs at the lowest possible prices!

5’3”x7’10”

Colorful Notebooks

3 rings Assorted colors

369

999

699 Flexible 1” Binders

with built-in pump

Inflates in 2.5 minutes!

Standard Fleece Throws

Comp. $19.99

Comp. $12.99

50”x60”

2’4”x4’10”

Auto Inflating Queen Hi Rise Air Bed

$ $

Several brands & styles to choose from for boys & girls

Excess Mohawk & Shaws carpets (all first quality) are cut & bound into the most popular sizes. You can now buy this American made product at a fraction of its original cost per yard!

3’11”x5’10”

63” H Tree Lamp

Inflates in 3 minutes!

Full/Queen ................$18 King .............................$20

• Over 24 sizes to choose from • MERV 6 & MERV 8 ratings • Selection varies by store

50”x60”

Twin

Brand Name Backpacks & Slings

Childrens’ Back Packs

10 $ 15 Sierra Home® Heavyweight Printed Fleece Throws

399

Queen

Super Soft Microfiber Throws

Super Soft Plush Microfiber Blankets

Comp. $25-$30

Comp. $5.99

Comp. $8 - $10

Twin or Full

Insulated Lunch Bags

• Waterproof • Assorted styles

Assorted brands & styles

Famous Maker 200 Thread Ct. Sheet Sets

Twin XL

Full/Queen

An inch or two of low grade memory foam may be cheap - but it does not work!

Grandrich® Floor Lamp

2 Speed Twin Window Fan

Microfiber Reversible Comforters

750

Child Back Packs Starter® Everlast® Arizona Blue®

Metal blade & grill

Twin - 38"x75" .............................. $

4" Desktop Fan

Perfect for college!

Queen - 60"x80" ......................

399

12" Table Fan

Adjustable 5 Position Folding Steel Frame Sling Lounge Your Choice

Full - 53"x75" ............................

Stainless Steel or Copper Finish Comp. $9.97

Citronella Oil - 50 oz

Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner

Microfiber Reversible Comforters Twin XL

Solar Stake Light

5’ Bamboo Patio Torch

2.49

Fish Oil 1000 Mg Enteric Coated 60 Softgels .......Comp $5.49............................$3.99 Calcium 600+ D 90 tabs......................................Comp $4.49............................$3.49 Sentry Multivitamin 100 tabs................................Comp $7.99............................ $4.49 One Daily Women’s Multivitamin 80 tabs...... .......Comp $8.49.............................$3.99 Zoo Friends with Extra C 60 tabs.........................Comp $5.99.............................$4.49 B-12 500 Mcg 90 tabs .......................................Comp $7.99.............................$4.99 C-500 60 tabs ...................................................Comp $6.49.............................$3.49 E-400 60 Softgels...............................................Comp $5.99............................. $3.89

Twin XL - 38"x80"

6 325 $ 4 $

That Actually Work! 4 lb. Memory Foam - 2 ⁄ Inches Thick

30 day full money back guarantee!

5’ Metal Patio Torch

1000 Mg

Comp. $6.99

Your Choice:

1 2

Comp. $20

Mens Belts Dress & Casual Styles Comp. $30 or more

60 Softgels

3.99

2 Pk Feather Pillow OR Euro Square 26”x26”

499

Wash Cloths & Fingertips

Famous Designer Label

Fish Oil

Calcium Citrate +D 80 Caps

600 Mg

Sentry Senior Multivitamin 80 tabs

699

750 Mg

400 Mg

6 Foot Super Heavy Weight Bath Sheets

ALL SINGLE FILTERS Comp. $9.97

Your Choice

100% cotton flannel or knit

Comp. $10 & more Your Choice:

DVDS - 250 Movie Titles!

Health Peak Vitamins, manufactured in the USA, for all your everyday vitamin needs

Freeze protection Extra long 24 Ft power cord

Above Ground Pool Covers

Your Choice

$ Rust Resistant Steel

7 Pc. Patio Set

Your Choice

Comp. $6-$7

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12-Digit Tilt Top OR 240 Function Scientific Calculator

Comp. $600

269

OR 6 for

Mens & Ladies Dorm Pants

100% cotton

100% nylon

Rule®

Scoop neck 100% cotton

OR Shorts

210

Hanes

Comp. $6 or more!

Mens Russell Athletic® Super Premium Classic Tee

Reg. $10 each

Ladies Tees

100% polyester

1800 Gallons Per Hour Pool Cover Pump

Christmas Ornaments

SAVE 80%

Mens Russell Athletic Tech T-Shirts

Dri-Power

Comp. $12-$28

The Time is wrong but the price is RIGHT! Famous Maker

Comp. $18-$40

Commercial Grade Winter Pool Covers

Comp. $12-$28

Fabulous assortment 3/4 & long sleeve 100% cotton solids, stripes & prints

PH Rise - 5 lb.....................................................5.99 PH Lower - 6 lb ................................................6.99 Easy Granular Chlorine - 8 lbs...............29.99 Easy Granular Chlorine - 22.5 lbs ........79.99

Tops

Famous Catalog Ladies Knit Tops

Comp. $42

Pool Chemicals

Shorts

Sun bleached stretch twill with bonus belt

Winterizer 1 Gallon

449

Measured from bottom to leg bottom

10,000 Gallon

Anti-Freeze

STORE HOURS! Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm Sale Dates: Thurs. Aug. 20 - Wed. Aug. 26, 2009

Comp. $139

Comp. $10

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