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Volume 15, Number 31
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
A walk on the ridge Living with history on Worthington Ridge By Melissa Chicker an Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
The slabs of slate, that make the sidewalk on Worthington Ridge, bubble up under the rising roots of the trees that line the road. Grass crowds the cracks. Where the slate is missing, asphalt patches the walk. This sidewalk runs by houses built from the 1700s to present day. This is Worthington Ridge: a place where history mingles with the present, a place where homeowners digging in their yards unearth clay marbles and coins from yesteryear while worrying about the speed of passersbys driving the road. Worthington Ridge once was the bustling center of town. In its glory days, the street shaded with maple trees boasted a police station, a library, a school, two general stores, a church that hosted most of the town’s congregations, town hall — and a trolley, that for several decades regularly passed by homes on the ridge. According to former Mayor Art Powers, who has lived on Worthington Ridge his entire life, the street — a main travel route between New York and Boston — was full of traffic. Today, the ridge continues to offer many points of interest with public spaces such as the Berlin Free Library, Worthington Meeting House, Maple Cemetary, small parks, a church and a war memorial, to name a few. It is also a place full of unusual details that tell the history of Berlin
Photos by Daniel Jackson and Melissa Chicker
Scenes from the ridge include a Greek revival-style house, wavy sidewalks, and the Worthington Meeting House, as well as an old key still in use opening the door to the Hudsons’ home, built in 1786. for those who walk its treelined sidewalks and take the time to learn the story. Along the way, signs describe some of the people and places that make Berlin unique, from tin-peddling entreprenuers to reknowned educators. The short stretch of road is part
of the town’s historic district. “I’m living in the real main street of Berlin,” said Amy Prescher, resident on the ridge since 2008. “People walk by and admire the house and it makes us proud to live in such a beautiful
home.” She describes her house, when it stood during an earlier century, as a “white temple on top of a hill in a beautiful landscape.” Prescher’s house is built in the Greek revival style, designed in a style that copied the Greeks
preference for columns and an open feel. Building styles along Worthington Ridge reflect the thinking of Americans through time, said Prescher, who is currently pursuing a
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 4, 2011
Summer food drive
The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club has scheduled its Summer Food Drive to benefit the Berlin Food Pantry. Throughout the summer, the Rotary Club needs donations of the fol-
lowing items – mayonnaise, canned tuna, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese, and juice boxes. Items may be dropped off at the Berlin Chamber of
Commerce or UBI – A Community Federal Credit Union, both located at 40 Chamberlain Hwy.; Good Cause Gift Shop, 150 Mill St.; Home Sweet Home Realty, 359 Main St.; Webster Bank
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August 1, 2001 Decision on charter revision scheduled for Aug. 7 — A final draft on proposed changes on the town’s charter went to a public hearing and not all of the revisions are getting the green light. The changes include a section 6.10 which increases the amount of money the council can spend on nonbudgeted items without calling a town meeting.
August 2, 2004 Landmark furniture store demolished — The former Town and Country Furniture and Gifts building, 792 Farmington Avenue, was torn down on July 28 after 43 years in business. For its former owner, Richard Pedemonti and his family it was a sad day.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen
Women merge re-sale businesses for stronger presence By Melissa Chicker Special to The Citizen
After 15 years running a children’s boutique, Sally Eigenraam has joined forces with another shop keeper to offer a different kind of shopping experience to residents. Eigenraam, former owner of Mommy and Me, along with Eileen Clark, owner of Echo Consignment Shop, have combined their resources to create Sally’s Emporium and Echo Consignment Shop LLC, located on 384 Main Street. “I don’t think there is another place in Connecticut that offers the same combination of products and services that we have here,” Clark said. “We got to know each other and thought it would be a great idea to put the two businesses in one location so they could complement each
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Sally Eigenraam and Eileen Clark offer a new kind of shopping experience on Main Street. other and people can do one stop shopping,” “I was a young mother when I opened Mommy and
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hand painted portraits, Bev’s Jewelry specializing in the making of jewelry made from vintage silver wear, and Applewood Soaps. Sally’s and Echo Consignment also hold an event together called the open French Market at which 10 home-based businesses come out to network and find new customers. Vendors such as Tastefully Simple and Park Lane Jewelry were two recent participants. “We are big on business women helping business women. In this economy you don’t see a lot of women helping each other in the small business world,” Clark said. Both Clark and Eigneraam plan to continue the French Market and expect to offer another in September. For more information go to http://www.echoconsignmentshop.biz and h t t p : / / w w w. e s t a t e s a l e s bysally.com.
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Me, so I wanted to do something more adult and change the focus of the store,” Eigenraam said. Although the businesses have teamed up, they remain separate entities. Eigenraam said she has noticed an uptick in business since they opened together over a month ago. “There is more support with one another when coming together. We are able to share the advertising expenses, bounce business ideas off each other, help and support
each other and we are looking forward to a great success,” she said. The emporium provides the community with an inexpensive way to turn over goods when an individual sells or downsizes a home, Eigenraam said. Echo Consignment’s side of the business specializes in the buying and reselling of women’s clothing, purses, and jewelry. Clark said clothes or accessories for consignment need to be “rack ready” and in style, typically items from the last three years. The consigment split is 55/45 with the higher percentage to the shop. Clark has a good eye for the value and re-sale potential of items consigners bring in, and some items are not accepted. Eigenraam does her own pricing as well. “Pricing has to be relative to the times, especially in this economy, in order to sell and move the item,” she said. “We also do sales and markdowns to get the sales out quicker.” Sally’s also offers “micro shop” space for artisans, with each participant set up in a small booth. Artisans include, Dr. John Fitzsimmons Artwork, Ellen Fitzsimmons Maham, who specializes in
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 4, 2011
Summer reading finale — time to turn the page
(Over the past couple of months, The Citizen has presented a series of summer reading lists from people
around town. We hope it’s helped you find a good book to take to the beach or onto the back porch. This week, we
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wrap up with suggestions from the newspaper staff and some of our contributing writers.) Contributor Amy Prescher recommends: Unaccustomed Earth, a collection of eight beautiful stories about second-generation immigrant families from India (Bengali). Having grown up with fathers working at prestigious research centers and mothers making dal (lentils) in the home, these children have, for the most part, flourished professionally, but struggle with the the values and cultural traditions of their close-knit families. The comforts of upper middle class life and the sheen of success cannot erase the deep bonds with Indian culture, and the characters de-
velop an understanding for practices as socially backwards — to American eyes — as arranged marriages. This is a book for people who enjoy reading about love and the complexity of human relationships, and also like to learn about Asian cultures and the immigrant experience. I highly recommend this book. Contributor Daniel Jackson writes: During the summer, I have been trying to broaden my fiction reading. I enjoyed Henderson, the Rain King by Saul Bellow. It is the story of a man from Danbury searching for re- Bellow demption
from his life by traveling into Africa. I picked it up because I wanted to introduce myself to Saul Bellow. Bellow won both the Nobel Prize for literature and the Pulitzer Prize. I found “Henderson, the Rain King” written in a unique voice. The narrator, the main character, knows he is flawed and he speaks it, too. (can you imagine saying to an African chief “Hey prince, shoot straight with me here”?) A plus is that there are five copies of this book at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Recently, I picked up a box set of George MacDonald’s short stories. He wrote children’s fantasy fiction during
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Fletcher-Terry has begun its relocation to a new operating and manufacturing facility at Berlin Commerce Park in East Berlin. The new 47,000 square foot facility will house the company’s manufacturing, warehousing, sales and marketing, and customer service departments as well as its senior management team. Fletcher-Terry, manufactures glass fabrication tools, and is moving from Farmington. The first phase, moving administrative offices, is complete, and next, the warehouse and manufacturing departments will be brought in. The company stated that the move will not disrupt product shipments, inventory availability or customer service support. “The new facility provides us increased manufacturing, R & D and inventory space for a number of growth opportunities we see coming in the future,” said Blair Tomalonis, president of FletcherTerry Company. “We see company opportunities in new product technologies and expansion into new global markets as we enter into our
144th year of business.” A long-term member of the senior management team, Tomalonis took over as president during a “strategic reorganization” announced Dec. 31, 2009. At that time, the company announced its emergence as The FletcherTerry Company LLC. It had previously filed a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on Oct. 27, 2009, according to U.S. Bankruptcy Court documents. Marketing Director Jim McNichols said, at this time, the company’s financial health is “very secure.” In its prior status, as a small family-run business, money issues drained assets, but since the reorganization took place, after being purchased by a Worcester, Mass. group, “We’re alive and well and
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Ashley Meilleur of Kensington and Alexander Plochocki of Berlin received faculty honors for the spring 2011 semester at Trinity College.
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Connecticut College — Sarah Schaller of Berlin. Fairfield University — Joel Burgos, Carina D’Amato, Bethany Horbal, Jennifer Chase of Berlin. Iona College — Lisa Marzi, Cherie Ball of Berlin. Villanova University, Pennsylvania — Stephanie Luu, Kate Terrell, Eric Nolan of Kensington; Krista Sullivan of Berlin.
Graduates Choate Rosemary Hall — Fatema Maswood of Berlin.
Northwest Catholic honor roll Residents named to the honor roll at Northwest Catholic High School: First honors – Andrew Dornfried of Berlin; Sarah Dotter, Tyler Stites of Kensington. Honorable mention – Michael Burek of Berlin.
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Above: a plaque marks an historic site along scenic Worthington Ridge; the old Town Hall; and a Federalist-style house owned by former Mayor Art Powers.
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PhD in art history. She said, in the beginning, the first settlers in Berlin were not concerned with architecture or anything much beyond survival. They built colonial houses designed to withstand the weather. But America grew up. The Industrial Revolution began in the Connecticut River Valley. This was reflected in the architecture through Greek revival. People had more time to think about honor, democracy, science and philosophy. “It reminds you of those high ideas,” Prescher said. However, these days, she said, the value for older homes is depreciating as homeowners want lower maintenance homes. Jane and Richard Hudson, along with their daughter Margaret, have lived on the ridge for 26 years. Their house has stood since 1786. “It requires a lot of work to keep up with an older home, but we enjoy it,” Richard Hudson said. The home has stood the test of time, keeping all the original trim as well as original floor paneling on the second floor, fireplaces and even
the original key and lock to the front door. The house did not have indoor plumbing until the 1960s. However, not every home on the ridge is old; some are quite modern. As the ridge descends toward the Berlin Turnpike, the houses are built in a Victorian style and then those with modern construction appear. Sam Deiwert said his parents built their family home in 2005. Because it’s in the historical district, the building has to blend with the surrounding historical homes; it is sided with wood, instead of vinyl that most modern homes use. Using historically appropriate materials comes with a price. “It is more expensive to live in the historical district and go by the rules set by the Historical District Commission,” Art Powers said in regards to the governing body that reviews any alterations to sites. “But, physically, it makes it a more beautiful place to live because of the beauty of the old homes.” The goal of the Historical District Commission is to preserve the history of the area. “The Historical District Commission tries to be very
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the late 1800’s. His work influenced CS Lewis of the Chronicles of Narnia and JRR Tolkien of The Lord of the Rings. Be warned though: his work was aimed at children so you have to enjoy children’s literature to enjoy his fiction. Lewis and Tolkien built worlds that make sense to us, but with MacDonald you have to suspend more judgment. His stories are a
cross between Greek mythology and tales about fairies. I believe his most popular book is At the Back of the North Wind. I am also working through a non-fiction book called The Dead Beat by Marilyn Johnson. It’s about journalism and writers — obituaries and obituary writers. I judged the book by its cover and thought it was a collection of vignettes about local journalism. In a sense, that is what it is, but the subject is nar-
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rowed down to the obituary page. I’ll be honest and say this book isn’t for everybody! You will probably enjoy it if you either like reading the obituary page (the book informs me that there are perfectly sane people who enjoy this) or want to know everything about journalism. Two members of The Citizen staff, read the same books; Marsha Pomponio lent them to Olivia Lawrence. The first was Bossy Pants, the Tina Fey memoir of sorts. As Fey astutely writes: you are most likely to be reading this book because a Fey woman in the office lent it to you. Exactly. It’s a fast, mindless, mildly amusing in parts (boring in others) read about
one of the most successful female comedic voices of this era. And that’s OK, its light fare good enough for hot weather. However, Fey’s snarky-silly style doesn’t translate all that well to the page and there’s too much time spent on detailed renditions of “how I got to be on SNL and 30 Rock.” And there were hardly any sordid details of life on the set. Still, it was fun enough. Borrow it from a woman in your office when there’s a rainy weekend. A Walk in the Woods, by Bill Bryson, is the second book we shared. Bryson is a great storyteller and his nonfiction tale of two guys (Bryson and his equally unskilled hiking buddy) who decide to walk the Appalachian Trail is a treat. The story immerses the reader in a backcountry experience that rings true down to the last gnat. You’ll laugh,
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Continued from page 7 accommodating,” said Amy Prescher, who was recently appointed to the commission. “We are responsible to
keep up the history of the home” said Jane Hudson. The Hudsons know the history of all six previous owners who have lived in their home. In the future, the Hudsons, and the other residents on the ridge, will leave their homes and new owners will
take their place. “We are proud to be a part of the history of the house,” she said.
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The Kensington Congregational Church holds worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m. as well as Chapel in the Woods, a half hour casual worship service at 8:30 a.m. Child care is available. The Kensington Congregational Church has scheduled a summer parenting book group for Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the church parlor. Books
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Taize service The Kensington United Methodist Church offers a Taize service Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A Taize service combines silent meditation, prayer and simple music. Silence is a central part of this service and is a gift to those leading busy, hectic lives. It provides an opportunity to commune with God through the heart and bring a measure of peace to one’s mind and spirit. The service is open to everyone seeking spiritual refreshment and renewal.
Saint Gabriel’s Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church has scheduled Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. The worship service is dignified but informal. Saint Gabriel’s includes children of all ages in worship and welcome their joyful noise. The serv-
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Obituaries Elsie B. Ellison
Richard G. Mildrum
Connecticut students are taking part in the Reading Books in Summer program, designed to inspire children, ages five through 12, to read during their summer vacation. The program is sponsored by the New Britain Rock Cats, Connecticut Library Consortium and Central Connecticut State University. The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is one of 134 Connecticut libraries participating in RBIS. Each library sets its own ground rules. Children who read the number of books determined by their librarian will receive a voucher for free admission to a Rock Cats game in New Britain. The vouchers will be redeemable on one of three designated Summer Reading Recognition Nights held Wednesday, Aug. 17, Thursday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Aug. 19. It’s not too late to participate in Reading Books in Summer program. For more information, call the Berlin-Peck Memorial Li-
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Policeman’s ball The Berlin Police Association is conducting its fundraising drive in conjunction with the annual Policeman’s Ball, according to Sergeant Thomas Hodolitz, president. Through the fundraising, contributions benefit Upbeat, the fishing derby, Project Graduation, youth sports and more. Checks should be made payable to the Berlin Police Association. For more information, call Sergeant Hololitz at (860) 8287193.
Veterans’ reunion The 43rd Infantry Division Veterans Association has scheduled its 65th annual reunion for Friday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 14. The goal for this year’s reunion is to have a monument erected in dedication to this group of soldiers who performed untold deeds of valor and heroism in the past. Descendant units are still on the front lines in combat today. “When the subject of WWII and the Pacific The-
atre comes up, most people have heard about Pearl Harbor, Midway, and Iwo Jima. But few truly know about soldiers from here in Connecticut 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,” said David Thiede, National Secretary/Treasurer of the veterans association. “A monument would be a most fitting tribute to these men who never sought heroism but gave a tremendous amount of brave service to our nation.” For more information about how to donate to this memorial monument, visit http://www.43rd-idm.org.
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The Veterans Commission is taking orders for memorial bricks to be used in the paving at the site of the new memorial at Veterans Park. The cost of the bricks will be used to maintain parks in town, including the Veterans Park. Applications are available at Town Hall, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion or from any member of the Veterans Commission.
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Elsie B. Ellison, 99, of B e r l i n , passed away peacefully on July 29, 2011. She was the widow of Roy Ellison. Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Rosalie (Tefts) Busse. She worked as a caterer in New Britain for many years. She was a former member of First Lutheran Church where she was a member of FLCW, the Altar Guild and the church choir. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of the New Britain Chorale and sang with the New Britain Music Club. She was a member of the Bristol Historical Society and a former member of the Newington Women’s Club and the Newington Chorale. A caring person who’s kindness and compassion was felt by all. She will be dearly missed. Surviving are her three granddaughters, Brenda Ellison of Kensington, Lauren Ellison of New Britain and Linda Ellison of Bristol; her son-in-law Robert McCormick of Woodstock Valley, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Everett E. Ellison; her daughter Marilyn McCormick; four sisters and a brother. Services were held Aug. 2, 2011 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Britain. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 295 Arch St., New Britain, CT 06051.Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain assisted with arrangements.
who in his retirement years alternated between his home in Berlin and his self-built home in Readsboro, Vt. He attended Berlin schools and was a 1960 graduate of The Teachers College, now Central Connecticut State University, with a Master’s degree in biology. He was a popular teacher at Newington High School teaching biology for 30 years. His loves included teaching, sailing, reading, traveling and camping but mostly spending time with his much-loved grandchildren, and the many people he considered his extended family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Regina Ruments Mildrum; his son Mathew and his fiancée Kim Jensen; his son Mark and his wife Susan and his daughter Martha Neault and her husband Michael Neault. Richard’s beloved grandchildren are Krystal, Luke, Melissa, Zachary Mildrum, Ashley Jensen, and Noah and Jacob Neault. In addition, Richard is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his parents Philip E. Mildrum and Dorothy (Barnes) Mildrum as well as his brother Ernest “Herk” Mildrum. His family would like to thank his many caregivers over the last few years. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, his family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association of Connecticut, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.
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To the editor: As is usually the case, I have just a “few more things to say.” Thank you to The Berlin Citizen for publishing the article regarding our closing and for the excellent manner in which it was presented. It has been my observation that — over these years — your paper, your staff and your parent company have always tried to sup-
port the arts on a local level. I would like to offer my personal thanks to Olivia, Annemarie and Marsha for their kindness and help. And a big thank you to our audiences over these past 14 years. Without laughing with us, crying with us and applauding for us – it would have been a truly lackluster run. But your support sustained us emotionally. And to our loyal corporate sponsors: you too stood by us – many of you from the very beginning. Your generosity helped us provide quality, live entertainment each summer. Your generosity sustained us financially. The records and the treasury of the Berlin Community Theatre have always been open. As per the terms of our by-
laws, the remaining $1,500 in our account was divided equally between the following four organizations: The Repertory Theatre of New Britain, The New Britain Symphony, American Globe Theatre, Ltd., New York, N.Y., and the U.S.O. And finally to my loving wife, sons, family, extended family, and many wonderful friends –for believing in us, for believing in what we were doing, for your support and love that carried us for all these years, I can find no better words than – “thank you.” That’s all for now — until the overture starts and that curtain rises once again (and it will). Christopher M. Coté Chairman of the Board
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Self-reliant only child defies statistics and stereotypes By Jennifer Flannery (Each year a select group of Berlin High School seniors have their “exemplary pieces” of writing presented to the Board of Education. This summer, The Citizen is publishing some of these writings or excerpts from them. This week’s selection is from a Paper of Distinction: Jennifer Flannery’s college essay.) One day, in the second grade, I walked into the living room with a list of things I wanted for Christmas that year: first on the list was a baby, then a cat, and third was a dog. To the first my mom said, “Absolutely not, go ask your father.” To the second she said, “No way, they shed too much.” So, in the winter of 2000, I was introduced to my best friend, my favorite companion, and my first confident…her name was Lexie and she licked my face in welcome on Christmas morning. I am an only child living in a world that encourages and
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demands social interaction at all times. My parents divorced when I was just two years old leaving me to venture through life as a triple statistic: a female only child from a divorced home. Early on, I made the conscious decision not to let this hinder my development or social abilities. I refused to fall into the label of a spoiled brat, society’s term of endearment for only children. I was determined to turn this perceived detriment into motivation and to defy stereotypical expectations of others. As opposed to having a sibling who was my sounding board and companion, I became friends with a close group of peers who did have siblings. I was amazed by the fact that my friends could get away with, for example, blaming the messy kitchen or the broken dish on their younger sibling. Not having any siblings taught me an invaluable lesson very early in life: accepting responsibility for my own actions. I had no choice but to accept responsibility for my own actions, although I did try to blame Lexie a couple times, without success. Since I did not have an older sibling to teach me how to defend myself, I became very self-sufficient and was able to do many things on my own. From a very young age my father called me “Miss Independent” and that trait has carried through my adolescent years into adulthood. Being independent has taught me a work ethic that has proved to be very helpful. Self determination and perseverance are qualities that have made average people into masters of their craft. Individuals like Lance ArmSee Defies, next page
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strong and Maria Sharapova have not had the easiest paths while working towards success, but with determination, they have accomplished their dreams. Both were brought up in a similar situation to me, not having any siblings, and each had to learn to fend for his or her self. Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor, yet he has conquered the Tour de France for a record of seven consecutive titles. Maria Sharapova had to overcome a very difficult early childhood to become a U.S. Open champion. I like to believe that their self- determination and perseverance came as a result of their upbringings, as is mine. I look up to these two champions and others like them and aspire to be able to channel my focus and purpose the way the both of them so expertly have done. Through inspirations like these and others, I found people to model my life after and mold myself into a person who can accomplish
great things. The skills I have developed over the past seventeen years as a result of my upbringing have directly affected many events in my life. I have just begun to perceive the potential I possess to achieve all of my dreams. In circumstances where I was unsuccessful, I gained knowledge that will propel me forward in the future. In the seventh grade, I tried out for the elite choir at my middle school, hoping I would have the chance to improve my singing abilities. Looking up on that board to find that my name was not listed was a huge shock and a big letdown. As a little girl, I dreamed of performing on Broadway. I believed with all my heart that the four dance classes I was taking, along with my singing, would get me there. To be denied the opportunity and to be told I wasn’t “good enough” just fueled my desire. Although I no longer envision Broadway stardom, I dedicated myself to music and with much focus and hard work became
one of only four freshmen elected to sing with the most selective choir. My passion for singing continues to this day. I attribute this accomplishment to the skills I developed early on in my childhood. These talents once again helped me this past May when I competed against 15 fellow students for an elite position in a peer leadership program that I so desperately wanted. My interviewers were able to see how my independence and self-determination propelled me to become a remarkable leader; perfect for the position of coordinator. I know that moment was just the beginning for me. I take my responsibilities as a leader for over three hundred students very seriously and strive to grow and improve in all areas. I believe there are many more opportunities in my future as a result of the invaluable skills and qualities I’ve developed, in my opinion, as the result of over-compensating for being a female only child from a divorced home.
Bear care
Loyal Order of Moose Club President Darryl Durity presented Berlin Police Lieutenant Jim Gosselin with two dozen Tommy Moose teddy bears to be placed in patrol cars. Children benefit from a teddy bear distraction to alleviate their fear and apprehension during times of crisis when the police are called to return control and safety to their lives. These teddy bears, which are theirs to keep, are given to any child that officers believe would benefit from the calming affect that the teddy bears provide. The teddy bears have helped children who were lost, involved in car crashes, family violence incidents and medical emergencies. The donation is one of several Moose Club community service programs to benefit the residents of Berlin.
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Senior Happenings
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Free manicures — Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Program is limited to 16 people. Sign up at the Senior Center. Ice Cream Social — Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Entertainment provided by The Humblebees. Program limited to 100 people. Sign up at the Senior Center. Talk on Aging — Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. Sister Suzanne and Marie Laffin of the Franciscan Life Center will present “We Are All Aging” a talk on the positive aspects of aging and “Healthy Nutrition as we Age” a discussion on the 10 super foods. Sign up at the Senior Center. Bingo — Thursday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 2 p.m. Exercise for Wellness – Meets Mondays and Tues-
days from 10 to 11 a.m. The class follows exercises designed to maintain strength, flexibility, energy and mobility. Photography Group – Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This informal group of beginners to experienced photographers for camera and photography questions and discussions. All kinds of cameras are welcome.
Renter Rebate program State of CT Renter Rebate application appointments are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Wednesday, Aug. 31, both from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Complete guidelines, qualifying income and necessary documents are available at the Senior Center. For more information and
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: Tuesday, Aug. 9 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. Tuesday, Aug. 16 – 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Blood pressure screening. For more information, call the Berlin VNA at (860) 8287030.
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istered nurse, is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11, Friday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 31 by appointment only at the Senior Center. Services are provided by Catherine Brennan, RN, and include general assessment of the feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing, and cleaning toenails, reducing of corns and calluses, massaging, lotioning and powdering of feet. Referrals are made to a doctor or Podiatrist when necessary. For fee information and to schedules an appointment, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
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Results of the Senior Bowling League from July 29: Mike Koval, 214; Art Goodrich, 203; Walt Wallace, 196; Ron Picard, 173; Chuck Picard, 173; Chuck Leonhardt, 169; Ed Picard, 166; Ferd Brochu, 165; Sam D’Amato, 159; Gene Lemery, 158; Joe Sytulek, 155; Irene Willametz, 154.
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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 6708546 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Aug. 8: BBQ chicken leg and thigh, ear of corn, petite peas, corn bread, pineapple chunks. Tuesday, Aug. 9: N.E. clam chowder with oyster crackers, tuna salad, red bliss potato salad, three bean salad, sesame bun, chocolate sundae. Wednesday, Aug. 10: Thinly sliced roast pork with apple gravy, baked sweet potato, chopped spinach, dinner roll, raisin rice pudding. Thursday, Aug. 11: Cheeseburger with sautéed onions, baked potato wedges, marinated tomato wedges, strawberry mousse. Friday, Aug. 12: Stuffed clams with red sauce, rice pilaf, yellow and green squash, dinner roll, lemon meringue pie.
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Blood glucose screening
The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Health Care Center offer a glucose screening program to residents of Berlin, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington who are 65 years of age and older. The free blood glucose screenings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month in Wethersfield and the fourth Tuesday of each month in Rocky Hill. Residents of all four health district towns may participate at the location of their choice. Screenings are scheduled Aug. 9 at the Wethersfield Town Hall and Aug. 23 at the Rocky Hill Community Center, 55 Church St., Rocky Hill, both from 10 a.m. to noon Appointments are required. For more information, directions, and to schedule an appointment, contact the Central Con-
necticut Health District at (860) 721-2818.
Lunch Bunch A Lunch Bunch trip is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26 at Lenny & Joe’s in Westbrook. Bus leaves the Senior Center at 11 a.m. The trip is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at the Senior Center beginning Aug. 17.
Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information, call (860) 828-7006. Sept. 1-2 — Mohegan Sun overnight. Sept. 9 — Bateaux, New York. Oct. 19 — Bennington, Vermont. Nov. 14 — Salute to the Services, The Aqua Turf Club. Nov. 14-16 — Christmas at Indian Head Resort. Nov. 16 — Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Dec. 7-9 — Christmas in the Amish Country.
AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Sept. 27 — Rob Zappulla, of Berlin, at Grand Oak Villa. Oct. 12 — Oktoberfest at the Platzl Brauhas, in the Hudson River highlands. Oct. 25 — The Crooners and their music at the Aqua Turf.
sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department. This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Cheryl Siderowf, MSW Intern, are required. Eiderdown also will schedule home appointments. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561, ext. 335.
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Dozens of teams accept the Challenge By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
These days, high school football season never really ends. After the state championships are decided, almost immediately, players begin preparing for the following fall. There are strength and condition programs, passing leagues, camps. Whatever it takes to get a leg up on the competition, high school teams will do. That’s the reason more than two dozen squads came out to the Offensive Linemen Challenge Saturday at Berlin High School. The annual gathering tests players’ strength and agility less than a month out from the opening day of practice. “It’s a great event that was started as a way to keep the linemen active in the summer,” explained BHS offensive line coach John Paul Demko, the driving force behind the Challenge. “The skill positions have passing leagues and can go out and throw the ball around with each other. The linemen really had nothing
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Top right: Berlin High School’s No. 1 team finished second at the Offensive Linemen Challenge. Below: BHS’s No. 2 team battles in tug of war. Top left: A lineman competes in the Move the Mountain event.
to do except lift weights and run, until we started the Lineman Challenge.”
This was Berlin’s third year hosting the event. Demko said the Challenge
“has grown beyond what I could’ve imagined,” pointing out that 30-plus teams
were on hand Saturday, including a pair from Massachusetts. Also, college scouts now come out to the Challenge. BHS coach John Capodice praised Demko’s initiative. “He’s made it probably the largest of this type of event in the state of Connecticut,” Capodice said. “He really looked at what they do in Texas and Florida.” Challenge participants compete in events such as bench press, tire toss and heavy bag carry. The day is capped with a tug of war. The BHS contingent fared quite well at the Challenge. The Redcoats’ No. 1 team finished behind only Cheshire Academy. Nauset (Mass.) rounded out the top three. Offensive linemen seldom get headlines, but coaches know the work those guys do in the trenches is invaluable. “I truly believe, without a strong group of linemen, it’s going to be very hard to be successful — I don’t care how good your skill guys are,” Capodice said.
Numbers, expectations high for 2011 Bears By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
The Bears have emerged from hibernation. Berlin’s youth football program kicked off its 2011 season this week at Berlin High School, and numbers and expectations are high. “With the amount of kids we have this year, I feel we’re going to do real well,” said Bears President Bob DeFrancesco. “The numbers continue to grow, and we love it.” More than 160 local youngsters have signed on to play tackle football. The Bears will field two squads in the B, C and D divisions, and one in the A. Also, for the town’s littlest warriors, the Bears offer flag football.
The Berlin Bears began preparing for their 2011 season this week. More than 160 kids have signed on to play tackle football. Overseeing the teams are some 40 volunteer coaches. “A lot of dads want to be involved, and a lot of them fol-
low the kids right up through the ranks,” DeFrancesco pointed out. The Bears president is one
such father. DeFrancesco has been involved in the league for five years. This is his second season at the helm. “To see the kids progressing from year to year is really amazing,” he said. “It’s a great program, and I just want to make sure we keep it going.” The Bears are coming off a solid 2010 campaign in which three of their teams qualified for the league playoffs. “I thought it was a successful season,” DeFrancesco said. “But we’re always striving to be a little bit better.” To that point, in recent years, the Bears have worked much more closely with the BHS football program. DeFrancesco calls it a “win-win
situation.” “That has been an absolutely wonderful addition to the program,” he said. Last season, 11 BHS coaches regularly shared their knowledge with the Bears. BHS players do their part to help out as well. “It really makes a big difference when the programs collaborate,” BHS coach John Capodice said. “We want (Bears players) to look forward to playing Friday night and being a Berlin Redcoat football player.” As did their football-playing counterparts, Bears cheerleaders met with success in 2010, bringing home a state championship. This year, 50-plus Bears cheerleaders will be in action.
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By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen At press time, the future of the Hartford Colonials was up in the air. Last week rumors swirled that the UFL would jettison the Colonials in order to streamline the financiallystruggling, up-start professional football league. But as of Monday, the UFL had yet to verify whether or not the Colonials — who use Berlin’s Sage Park as their practice facility — were indeed finished. News of the Colonials’ apparent demise came as a surprise to Mayor Adam Salina. Not too long ago Salina had heard that the six-team UFL was set to become a publicly traded company. “My as-
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All-Stars exceeded expectations By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen The Berlin J u n i o r League AllStar baseball team rattled off 12 straight victories this summer en route to claiming the District 5 and Sectional championships.
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former NFL head man said. “The debt from last year is killing the league, not anything from this year. You’ve got to pay the people you owe or you can’t keep on playing.” This would have been the Colonials second year in Connecticut. In 2009, the Colonials, then the Sentinels,
played out of New York. Salina said the field-rental money the town receives from the Colonials is “not an immense amount” ($15,000), and isn’t the reason he would regret seeing the team go. The mayor liked that Colonials practices were open to the public, and that BHS football coaches were able to talk shop with the pro coaches. “From a larger point of
view, I like seeing the Colonials. I went to a few of their games last year,” Salina said. “I think the UFL is a good feeder program. It’s like having the Rock Cats in your backyard. I think it’s good growth for the region, including the town of Berlin … It’s good visibility for us.” Salina expected to hear from Colonials management soon.
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Scalise-Mayer The 25th Annual Berlin VFW William B. Scalise, William J. Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Timberlin Golf Course, with dinner to follow at the Aqua
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Continued from page 18 and focused club. Lea and his staff “played to the kids’ strength; put them in spots where they could succeed. And they did succeed.” Berlin’s magical season came to an end last week in the state finals. The locals were swept by Burlington in the best-of-three matchup. “Leading up to the series, the games prior, we played unbelievable. It was a nice run,” Lea said. The Berlin All-Stars were Ryan Lea, Brandon Carasiti, Dan Garofalo, Billy Conticello, Drew Mals, Matt Kaczynski, Jon Platosz, Dan Dunham,
Lee Golf Classic The Ryan T. Lee Golf Classic will be held Friday, Aug. 19 at Timberlin Golf Course. For more information, contact John McNair at (860) 9656319; j.mcnair@my.ccsu.edu.
Alec Norton, Anthony Sisti, David Bordonaro, Matt Welch, Logan Taricani and Kyle Wollman. “All 14 kids had big hits, made big plays. Everyone contributed, and I’m not just saying that,” Coach Lea said. “The kids were all heart, every one of them.” Lea was assisted by “two great baseball guys” — Matt Taracani and Mark McLeod. Also, Coach Lea said the team received great support from Berlin Little League President Bill Petit, players’ parents, and others.
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Saoirse Noyes, left, recently sold candy to support the veterans. Saoirse wanted to raise funds in memory of her great-grandfathers, Joe Simeone, a veteran of World War II and Lawrence Noyes Sr., a veteran of the Korean War; her great-uncle Mark Lapollo, a veteran of the Vietnam War and in honor of her great-uncles George McIntyre, of the United States Marie Carps and John Simeone, of the United States Air Force. She also contributed some of her profits to the McGee Middle School drop-in program and the Rocky Hill Veteran’s Hospital. Saoirse is pictured with Helen Chippo of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Property Transfers
Taylor Horton to Miguel R. Vega and Jhulisha A. Delmonte, 41 Belcher Hollow, $625,000. Hatchery Brook LLC to William and Lois Rustico, 20 Streamside Lane, Unite 20, $363,000. Heather L. Hollister and Richard P. Bihlmeyer to Salvatore A. and Teresa A. Fushchino, 35 Brownstone Road, $328,000. Estates of Berlin LLC to Charles T. and Marsha O’Connell, 119 Concord Drive, Unite 119, $315,000.
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Earlier this summer, Cable and his siblings were thrown out of a moving vehicle on the Berlin Turnpike. He and his sister survived while another kitten was hit by a car. Cable suffered a serious hip fracture during this incident. He is doing well after extensive surgery and will be up for adoption when he is fully recovered. Cable will be at PetSmart this Sunday. You may call (860) 828-5287 with any questions. Friends of Berlin Animal Control plans to host a Meet & Greet Sunday Aug. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the PetSmart in Plainville, 278 New Britain Ave. You are invited to meet friendly, beautiful cats and kittens in need of loving, permanent homes. Please bring vet and/or personal references if we are meeting you for the first time. Please call (860) 828-5287 for more information. If you would like to help offset the cost of Cable’s surgery, donations may be sent to Friends of Berlin Animcal Control at: FOBAC, P.O. Box 1, Kensington, CT 06037.
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Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner KENSINGTON Don’t miss this immaculate, 3 bdrm./2 bth. Ranch in a great location! Home features spacious eat-in kitchen, LR w/FP, built-ins, nice patio. Hardwood floors thru-out. CA, newer wnds., Master w/full bath, Additional 1,000 sq.ft. finished LL. $249,900.Angie Santoro 214-6384.
KENSINGTON Desirable 1st level Ranch at Kensington Woods. 2 Bdrms., 2 full bths. Freshly painted. Excellent condition. Just move right in..$179,900. Janice Vandrilla 209-6640.
KENSINGTON
BERLIN - 2 NEW HOMES TO BE BUILT 1211590
KENSINGTON Best priced sq. ft. in complex. 1102 sq. ft. Master Suite Loft...Full bath plus 1/2 bath...Free Standing Unit...No Hallways...Must see $149,900. Dennis Phaneuf 944-0282.
of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware,
Adorable Bungalow in Kensington. Main level is LR/center DR, 2 Bdrms. and kitchen. Second Level is one large Bdrm. New front porch, roof is 5 yrs. old. $199,900. Betsy Cooney 966-4296.
on over 3 acres each. Over 200 feet off the road. Very private and wooded. Create your own “family compound”. Homes w/4 bdrms. and 2 1/2 baths. Spacious kitchens with custom Birch cabinets & granite. Upgraded trim and flooring package. Many other details and extras. Water & Sewer. Priced in the low 400’s. Call J. Russo Custom Homebuilders for more info @ 860-212-2323.
bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories and the Leather Man. Bring your old Berlin photos to be scanned. Watch local history inspired DVDs and share your memories.
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Nutmeg Kart Club – The Nutmeg Kart Club, located inside the Berlin Fairgrounds, has scheduled a race for Sunday, Aug. 7. No experience is required. Spectators are welcome and admission to the grandstand is free. For more information, visit nutmegkart.com.
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INDUSTRIAL SPACE TO SHARE Call: 203-317-2330 for more information or search our listing on LoopNet.com (11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT)
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Erin M. and Mike J. Lopez of Norwood, Mass announce the birth of their daughter Lyla Marie on May 17, 2011 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Lyla’s grandparents are Patrick and Marie Heslin of Berlin and Thomas and Nancy Lopez of Sudbury, Mass.
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All dog obedience classes are scheduled to be held at the former Pistol Creek Golf Course, 300 Spruce Brook Rd. Dog handlers should be at least 16 years old. Classes are limited to 12 participants. For more information and to register, call (860) 828-7009. Kindergarten Puppy Training – The class is for puppies ages 2 ½ months to 6 months old. Puppies work on leash walking and the come, sit and down commands and also develop social skills and confidence. Learn how to praise and correct your puppy appropriately. Class also addresses problems like chewing, housebreaking and creates training. A six-foot leash is required. First class is held without dogs. Bring a copy of your puppy’s current vaccinations to the first class. Classes meet on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., from Sept. 8 to Oct. 20. Basic Dog Obedience Course – The class covers basic commands for the family dog including sit, down, stay, heel, come and stand. Learn to praise,
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Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Community Center. Guests are invited to attend any meeting. For more information, call Ryan Zelek at
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Parks and Recreation Dog obedience
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correct and discipline your dog appropriately. Dogs must be at least 6 months old. A six-foot leash if required. First class is held without dogs. A copy of your dog’s current vaccinations including Bordetella is required at the first class. Classes meet on Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., from Sept. 6 to Oct. 18 and again from Nov. 1 to Dec. 13. Better Basic Dog Obedience – The class is for dogs and handlers that have completed the Basic Dog Obedience class. Emphasis is on improving and sharpening the skills learned in basic class. Class concentrates on the stay, heel, come and recall exercises. We work with a greater level of distraction and on skills you and your dog need help on by giving more insight into your dog’s behavior. A six-foot leash is required. Learn to reward dogs with verbal and physical praise, not food. A copy of your dog’s vaccinations is required at the first class (if not already on file with the instructor). Classes meet on Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., from Sept. 7 to Oct. 12 and again from Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.
TAG SALES TAG SALES
AC U R A T L 2 0 0 6 Sunroof, Navigation, Automatic $13,993 Stock# C7112 (203) 237-5561
AUTOMOBILES
C H E V R O L E T P R I Z M 2 00 1 $3,288 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
BERLIN Sat 8/6, 9am-3pm Weather Permitting! 29 Baxter Ave DR table set, glassware, electronics, women shoes & more!
CHEVY 1999 Tracker 4wd $3,195
LOST & FOUND IMPOUNDED: Husky, vic. Chamberlain Hwy. Pit Bull, vic. Farmington Ave. Pair of black cats, vic. High Rd. Berlin Animal Control 860-828-7055 LOST Cat Very small black & white tuxedo. White whiskers, yellow/green eyes. Very skittish around humans. Answers to Cody. Last seen vic Whirlwind Hill, Wlfd. If seen, please call (203) 901-9908
AUTOMOBILES
FORD 1995 Escort $1,295 FORD 1994 Taurus Station Wagon $2,995
CADILLAC CTS 2007 Navigation, Low Miles Stock# BH720A
$20,995
(203) 235-1686
CHRYSLER 1972 New Yorker $995 Can be seen at:
G.T. Tire 155 Colony St. Meriden, CT Mon-Thur 7am-3:30pm Fri. 7am-2pm
(860) 944-5222.
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2 0 0 2 AC U R A R L 4 Door Sedan, 6 Cylinder, Auto $9,692 Stock# C7148 (203) 237-5561
Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, Aug. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 10732, 152 Massirio Dr. To make an appointment, call 1-800GIVE-LIFE (448-3543.)
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Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Friday, Aug. 19 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Cats, Willowbrook Park Stadium in New Britain. To make an appointment, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (4483543.)
C H RY S LE R 3 0 0 2 0 0 7 CADILLAC DTS 2007 Stock# 5606A
$18995
4 Door, 8 Cylinder, Automatic $22,991 Stock# C7158 (203) 237-5561
(203) 235-1686
IT’S SO CONVENIENT! Pay for your RecordJournal subscription with your credit card. For your convenience we accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover & American Express. Call (203) 634-3933 to order your Record-Journal subscription today.
Chevrolet Cobalt 2007 4 dr Sdn LT Stock #5505B $12,995
(203) 235-1686
A Marketplace ad is an easy way to sell your merchandise, and it’s easy on your wallet, too.
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 4, 2011 AUTOMOBILES
AUTOMOBILES
BUICK LeSabre 1993 Good condition. 4 door, pwr windows, door locks, cruise control. 135k miles. $800. Call 203 284-0648 or leave message.
AUTOMOBILES
TRUCKS & VANS
SUV’S
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.
CHEVROLET Cavalier 2002 62K miles. Automatic. Regular gas or natural gas. Runs great. $3,800 Call Redouan 203-427-7745
AUTOMOBILES
Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616 Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.
HYUNDAI Sonata 2003 V6, Automatic. AC, AM/FM/CD. One Owner, PW, PDL, Cruise. Stock# P3891A $5,995
JUNK VEHICLES WANTED Big or Small - We Haul It All. Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, Farm Equipment, Scrap Metal. 203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass Supreme 1988 44K miles. Service by Civale Auto. Leaving for College. $1,300. 860-349-1588
Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 2001 Auto, Fully Loaded. PW, PDL, Cruise, Alloys, Premium Stereo. One Owner Stock# 11963A $7,990
Chrysler Town & Country LX 2008 Mini Van, Automatic, 6 Cyl #11400B $14,988 Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned. Comes with a balance of 6 years or 80,000 miles of powertrain warranty.
(203) 235-1667
Jeep Commander 2006 Limited, GPS, Navi, Sunroof, 4x4. #11224B $18,988 Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned. Comes with a balance of 6 years or 80,000 miles of powertrain warranty.
(203) 235-1667
Chrysler Sebring 2009 Touring, Convertible, Automatic. #9410P $16,999 Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned. Comes with a balance of 6 years or 80,000 miles of powertrain warranty.
DODGE Ram 2011 1500, 5.7 liter V8, 20 inch tires, 6 foot bed, regular cab, hunter green. $35,000. Call 203-949-9474
PONTIAC GRAND AM 2001 $3,888 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $1,288 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
(203) 235-1667
CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN
Let Us Give You A Fresh Start
24 Month/2400 Mile Warranty LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com 203-232-2600 Darrell
24 month/24000 Miles Warranty Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616
SUV’S
Volkswagen Passat 2008
Cars Starting At $199 Down
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
4 Door. Automatic. Stock# 5605B $18,995
Like New. Stock #5605B $12,995
(203) 235-1686
(203) 235-1686
DODGE CHARGER 2008 SXT, Automatic #11361A $17,588 Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned. Comes with a balance of 6 years or 80,000 miles of powertrain warranty.
DODGE CALIBER 2008
(203) 235-1667
R/T, Wagon, Automatic, 4 Cyl. #10395A $14,988
PONTIAC Grand Prix GT2 2004 GM3800 6-cyl, Silver w/black leather. All power, every option. Well maintained salesman's car, all highway 183k Excellent condition. $2899 OBO, Phone Vic 860.919.1246
Chrysler Certified Pre-Owned. Comes with a balance of 6 years or 80,000 miles of powertrain warranty.
(203) 235-1667
HYUNDAI Elantra GLS 2005 One Owner, Immaculate condition. PW, PDL, CC. 5 Speed. Stock# 11779B $8,990
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2003 2 Door Convertible AT, AC, Custom Alloys, All Power. One Owner. Good gas mileage. Stock# 12-009A $7,990
VOLKSWAGEN Passat GLS 2005 1.8T, Leather, Moonroof, AT, Monsoon Sound System, Alloys. One Owner. Stock# 111003A $9,990
T OY O T A C a m r y 2 0 0 5 4 Door, 4 Cylinder, All Power $10,692 Stock# C7147 (203) 237-5561
CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MONTH 24000 MILES WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616
D O D G E J o u r n ey 2 0 0 9 TRUCKS & VANS
Automatic, Navigation System Loaded! $20,991 Stock# C7157 (203) 237-5561
DODGE STRATUS 2003 $3,988 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $1,288 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
NISSAN XTERRA XE 2003
EL Camino 1985 $4,000. 1994 30’ Fleetwood Southwind Motor Home-$12,500. 36’ Dutchman Travel Trailer, slide out. $2000. 1990 Fiber King Bomer Bass Boat, 16’, 115 HP $3500. Hot tub, 2 yrs old. Powerwasher, 3500 psi, 7 HP Honda engine $450. 203-376-3036 or 203-634-0627
H Y U N D A I S O N A T A 2 00 1 $3,988 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $1,288 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
Apply Now BChevynow.com 1-866-879-1616
PLYMOUTH NEON 2001 $2,788 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
Must be 18 years of age and a US Citizen w/proof of residence. Minimum down payments may vary. Must meet income requirements. Subject to change without notice.
TOYOTA Corolla 2005 sedan. 4cyl. Auto. Gray w/gray interior. AM/FM/CD player. Air cond. Alarm system. $ 8,200.00 25,200 miles (203) 679-0329
Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.
4 WD, Silver w/grey interior, All Pwr, Luggage Rack, Cruise, Tilt. AM/FM/CD. Very nice cond. One Owner 85 K Miles Stock#11867 $9,990
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 18” Frigidaire Black dishwasher with rinse aid. $100. Call 860-919-0942.
HARLEY SPRINGER SOFT TAIL 1994 Excellent!! Must see! Many extras. 203-915-9856 AUTOMOBILES WANTED BUYING JUNK VEHICLES Cars, trucks, motorcycles Paying Cash! Free pickup 203-631-0800 or 203-630-2510
CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call
The Jewish Childrens Fund
BOATS & MOTORS
14FT alum Starcraft boat w/cox e-z load trailer, 6HP Johnson motor, (2) elec. motors 17lbs & 54lbs thrust, all accessories. $2,500. 203-269-3701 15-FOOT Grumman Aluminum Canoe. Good condition. Paddles, life vests, anchor. $475, cash only. 203-634-0091.
1-800-527-3863
DR hutch & 8 chairs, $1200; Wooden swingset, $275; Bowflex X-treme 2, $400; washed oak crib & mattress, $99; Futon, $125; Suede-like chaisse, $125; couple small tables, $40 each; china & silverware. Call 203-516-1425 PIER 1 Imports chest dark wood $75.00. Open wooden shelves, with 2 corner shelves $75 & Rowenta commerical steamer, $75. Call 203-530-9843 SHARP Carousel Convection Microwave Oven, like new. Excellent Condition. Asking $200. Please call 860-628-2084. THREE PIECE Antique white wicker furniture set: rocking chair, sofa and chair. Excellent condition. $200. For information, call (203) 238-2460 after 3:30 p.m.
Free Towing! MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
2003 Key West 17 Ft Center Console. 50 HP, Four Stroke Yamaha. All Electronics Plus Roll On Trailer. $9900.00. (203) 235-7641
PETS & LIVESTOCK
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 883 8,000 mls. Exc cond! Must See! $3,999 or best offer. Call 860-877-5270
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI Road King Cl 2006 1450 dual cam. Reinhard TD pipes, PwrCmdr, Big Sucker intake. 10000 miles. Rear seat back support. Factory security. Laced wheels. Stock pipes included and Arlen Ness ECM. $13,500. John (203) 265-3147
AUTO PARTS TOYOTA CAMRY 1998-00 body kit, primed $250. Factory bumpers, front & back $150. Bumper bra $75. Chevy Tire rimes, 6 lugs, P235/750R15, 4 tires, $200. 203-530-5293
CAMPER & TRAILERS SKAMPER 1972 Pop up - 8x12, Sleeps 6. No rot, no leaks. Tows great. 5K miles on replaced wheel bearings. 8/20 tires. Must sell this year! $500 or best offer. (203) 265-7744
Is your merchandise "blending in?" Placing a Marketplace ad is an easy and affordable way to whip up some interest among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:
cash! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
BASSET HOUND Puppies for sale, serious inquiries only. Call 203-238-1600 BULLDOGS, BOXERS, Boston Terrier, Chihuahuas, Yorkie, Shih-Tzu, Poodle mixes, Bull Mastiff, Yorkie-Poo. $350+. Call 860-930-4001 FOR SALE One Male Yorkie 1 1/2 years old, neutered - $300. One Female Mini Schnauzer Spayed, with papers - $600. One Male Shih-Tzu, 6 years old, neutered - $300. Can’t keep. 203-639-1162 GERMAN SHEPHERD Puppies, Top quality. Working lines. 2 sable males, 1 solid black female. Shots, dewormed, tattoed. AKC reg. $1200. Guaranteed. Serious inquiries please. (860) 655-0889 HORSE LOVERS EXCEPTIONAL Riding opportunity in exchange for 6-8 hours per week. AM and PM time needed. 203-213-8833 or 203-272-6593 RAGDOLL kittens, Blue-eyed beauties, TICA-SBT Reg. Seals, Blues, Flames & Bi Colors. Vet checked - Ready to go! $450. 860-329-9893
LAWN & GARDEN OLDER Wheel Horse 13 HP Kawasaki 36” Cut, Bagger- $300. 6.5 HP Toro Mower, Mulcher $90 Small Tiller 2 Cyl- $75. 203-237-6645 or 203-631-1938
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS
JET DRUM SANDER
2 BOXES Cedar shingles. Some primed. Some shorts. $40 complete. (203) 269-8925
FOR sale 1 roll .44 cent stamps unopened. will sell whole reel at half price. thats 10000 stamps. call 860-517-9295
JET DRUM SANDER Model 10-20 Plus REDUCED TO $300 (203) 238-2460 LOVESEAT FREE. 32 100yr old crystal glasses, $200/OBO. Old manual Underwood typewriter, $20, antique mirror w/coat hangers, $15. (4)wicker placemats, $10. Call 860-621-0270 MOVING SALE! Pool table, regulation size, $1000 firm; Budweiser pool table light, $500 firm. 3 pc entertainment center, Brazilian wood, orig, $1500; asking $475/bo. Call 203-213-0873 SIRIUS Sprt Rplay radio w/dock station, hm cradle, car hrdwire. $25. 860 628-8811
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH EXERCISE Equipment Weslo Aero 750 Exercise Bike $15 Lifestyler by Health Rider $15 (203) 265-0300 FITNESS Equipment For sale, new and used. Treadmills, Ellitical, Bikes, Free Weights, Multistations. 203-288-0407
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Model 10-20 Plus REDUCED TO $300 (203) 238-2460
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.
Appliance Repairs
Will Deliver
203-284-8986
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Buys old toys, lamps, jewelry, pottery, Estate items, glass, China, sterling. 203-639-1002 Always Buying 1 Item to the Entire Contents of Estates Antique, Gold, Costume Jewelry, Furniture & So Forth. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-379-8731 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm
Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108 OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641 WANTED Antiques & Old Stuff Looking for old tools, toys, glassware, anything. 1 item or entire estate. Highest prices paid. Dave 860-463-4359
HOUSES FOR RENT MERIDEN 3BR, 2 bath. Built 2006. Cath ceiling, Cental air, 2 car garage. Credit check & sec required $1800/mo. 1 yr lease 203-376-3084 MERIDEN. 2 BR Townhouse and 2 BR Ranch avail. starting at $1100. Sec & ref. Call Ray Valenti, 203-238-1977. ReMax Professionals. MERIDEN. Rent now, buy later. 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath East side home. Over 2500 sq. ft. Call for details Ray Valenti, 203-2381977. ReMax Professionals. WALLINGFORD - Single Family House W/ 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 car Gar. Includes dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer/dryer. $1500/ Mo. 203-294-1488 WALLINGFORD-1BR, prvt parking & good size yard. 730 sq. ft. Prvt location. $900/mo.+sec & 1st month rent. Call 203-6689024 or 203-265-1278
WANTED TO BUY
$$$ CA$H $$$
MERIDEN 1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 1 BR, 2nd fl. Private entrance. Excellent condition. $625 plus utilities. Two months security. (860) 338-3475 MERIDEN 1 BR, Broad Street. Near monument. Skylight, Sunken DR & Kitchen. Hdwd flrs. Decorative FP. $725. Call 203213-8833.
MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.
2 BR Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 2 BR - 2nd Floor So Colony St. Updated. Attic storage. WD hookups. Yard. No pets. Separate utilities. $800/ month + security. 203-809-4627 MERIDEN 2 BR apt. Quiet area. 2nd FL, stove & frig. $800 mo + sec. Off st parking. Section 8 approved. Near I95 & 691. 203589-1147 or 203-626-5714 MERIDEN 3BR - Huge, First Fl. Hardwood flrs. Stove, Refrig, Washer and Dryer included. Section 8 approved. $1100/mo 203-314-4978 MERIDEN 3BR. $850+utilities. 84 South First St. Off st park. No pets. Sec, refs. Call Lisa 203-935-6612 or 203-537-6137
FOR RENT
MERIDEN Sterling Village 2BR. PETS OK. Avail now! $1275+ utils & dep. Call Carmine @ 203-273-7630
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Southington
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711
1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE
Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Antiques, Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
MER 1BR, Very large, 1st Fl apt. Large kitchen. Renovated, appliances, AC, coin op laundry. Heat & HW incl. No pets. $895/mo + sec. (203) 626-2320 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd fl studio $180/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2 BR Apartment In a private 2 family. First Floor. New kitchen. Private yard. $775 per month. Call 860-523-0504 MERIDEN - 2 BR Hubbard Park area. Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $925/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-440-3483 or 203-296-4975 MERIDEN - 3BR apts, 1st flr, $950 & 2nd flr, $875. Stove & refrig. incl. Small pet ok. 203237-8384 or 203-623-5033 MERIDEN - Spacious 5 rm, 2bedrm, 2nd floor, stove, ref. w/d hookup, front porch, lrg. yard. Clean, nice area. $825/ mo. 860-690-5555
CONDOMINIUMS
Flanders West Apts
WWII Military Items 203-238-3308
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
MER 1BR, 2nd fl, new carpeting, W. Side, prvt backyard, +2 attic rms, Washer, dryer, stove & refrig, incld. $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm Call 203-630-3823
MERIDEN 465 Crown Street Lrg. 1 BR, Heat & Hot Water. Off street parking. On site laundry. A/C. No pets. $650/mo plus deposit. 203-639-8073. MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $675 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN- 2BR Apt $750, 3BR $900. Crown St. No utilities incl. 1 mo. sec. req. Section 8 approved. Available immediately! 203-815-5399 MERIDEN- 3 BR, 6 RMS, 2nd flr, 504 E. Main. Clean, convenient, nice. Appls w/W/D incl. Avail Sept. $1000. 203-686-1987 or 203-427-7990 No pets. MERIDEN- A Must see! Spacious 4BR, 2nd flr duplex. Eat in kitchen, hdwd flrs, carpet on 2nd flr. $1175. Call 203-9969810
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
ROOMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN- Downtown apt. Inclds BR, LR, kit, prvt bath. $675/mo Lease & sec dep req’ d. No pets. 203-238-9772
MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com
MERIDEN- Nice 1BR, 72 North First St., Apt 4. Parking, appliances, $595. Credit, references. No pets. 203-238-1890 MERIDEN- Spacious 2BR, off st. parking. Quiet house. No pets. $850. 60 Pleasant St. 203-6686066. MERIDEN-1BR, 1st flr w/kit/LR combo, wall to wall carpet/ linoleum. Off st. parking. Exc cond/loc. $650 + utils. 1st, last & 1 mo. sec. No Pets. 860-663-1229 MERIDEN-1BR, 3rd flr, remodeled, sep utils. Refs & good credit. $550/mo. Call Jeff Owner /Agent 860-621-7503 MERIDEN-2 BR, 1st fl apt for rent. Very quiet area located near park. Fully remodeled apt w/washer & dryer incld. $1000 /mo. Contact 203-631-6875 MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd floor Available now! No pets $650 per month Section 8 approved 203-427-7706 MERIDEN. 1, 2 & 4 BR apts starting at $750 monthly. Security & references required. Call Ray Valenti, ReMax Professionals 203-238-1977 MERIDEN. 2 BR, 4 rms, 1st flr, off st parking, nice yard, appl, laundry hook-ups. Available 8/15. Section 8 welcome. $800 plus security. 203-284-5843 MERIDEN. 4 RMS, stove & refrig, no pets, parking. Call (203) 634-6064 SOUTHINGTON Updated 1 BR, 1st fl. Very Clean. Appliances. Off st parking. No utilities. No pets. Sec & refs. $595/mo. (860) 621-4463 (860) 302-6051 SOUTHINGTON-Approx Sept 1 avail 2BR, LR, kit w/refrig & range, 1st flr, W/D hkup, ample storage, off-st-park, quiet neighborhood. No pets/smoking. $850+utils. 860-628-8386 WALLINGFORD - 1BR, Center of town. Off st. parking. No pets. $875 incl. utils. 203-2652856 or 203-915-9919 WALLINGFORD - 3rd flr, 2BR, big kitchen, & den, near Choate. W/D hookup. Back yard. No smoking/no pets. $750. Call 203-988-6591 WALLINGFORD 1BR, very neat & very clean. Appls, laundry hookups, Off st parking. 1year lease. No pets/smoking. $775. 203-631-5219 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101 WALLINGFORD-3rd flr, 2BR, near library. No smoking/pets. Sec dep. Refs req’d. $800/mo + utils. 203-269-1426 WALLINGFORD-Apts for rent. 1BR & 3BR. Avail Sept 1st. Refrig, stove incld. No pets/smoking. Sec & refs. $725-$1000. Paul 203-269-6348 WALLINGFORD. ONE bedroom, downtown, renovated, $750/ month. Call 203-284-0212
MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $125/week. 2 wks sec. $50 key dep. (203) 605-8591
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770
ROOMMATES WLFD I-91, X15. Share 4 BR Hse w/div’d prof. engr. Air, cable, internet, garage, storage, ingrnd pool. No smoke. Pets possible. $1400. 203-427-7563
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV. Short Stay/ Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT KENSINGTON FOR SALE 355 Main St. 1750sq ft. $398,000 or lease 875sq. ft $1000/mo. Frank Sataline Real Estate. (860) 828-8259 PLANTSVILLE - Small office or business building. 2400 sf. Central air, detached garage. For rent or for sale. Call (860) 621-2693
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENTALS WALLINGFORD-$1,999,000 Busy Rt-5 (North Colony Rd) commercial complex w/room for expansion, loads of parking, traffic light. Call Brian Miller at 203-265-5618
MERIDEN Ind bldg for lease. 2200 sf. 2 overhead garage doors, 12’ high. Office w/bathroom. Shop w/bathroom. $850 per mo. Triple net. 203-213-8154
HOUSES FOR SALE
WALLINGFORD-$260,000 Awesome eastside location 9rm ranch on cul-de-sac updated kit 4BR, 2.5BA, fire pl, huge fam rm w/new lm fls, 2 car gar, CAIR, poss in-law, nice yard. Call Pat Burke 203-265-5618
MERIDEN-Make money work for you. Your payment will build equity. This 3 family offers 8BRs, .3.3.2 Living rm w/character & wood floors. Eat in kitchen w/appliances & front porch only $135,000. Call Sue F 203-265-5618
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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110 GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
CARPENTRY
The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 4, 2011
CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880
CONCRETE & CEMENT
GUTTERS
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
HANDYPERSONS
A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325
HEATING & COOLING
COMPLETE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Visit www.icefighters.org (203) 294-9889 CT#612218
DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1
DRIVEWAYS REPAIRS Large or Small entry door & window replacement done by owner, also provide additions, finish basments, deck & complete home improvements. Free est. 203238-1449 CT REG. #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com
LANDSCAPING
YARD CLEANUPS, Hedge trimming, brush & small tree removal. Odd jobs. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318
WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins. RETAINING Walls, Paver Walkways and Patios. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. CT#615434 For all your landscape needs call 203-927-2681
DRIVEWAYS 12 inch gravel sub-base CT 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8
J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880
JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Shrub & tree pruning, all your landscaping needs. Top Quality Work. Fully Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
SUMMER Specials- Roofing, Siding, Windows. We do it all. ALEX Home Improvement. Free est. 203-631-8810 CT#583177
S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355
P-N-P Roofing, Siding, Decks, Gutters, Windows & Repairs. 20 yrs exp. Se Habla Espanol. Fully Ins. Reg #607007 P. Muniz 203-213-6232 or 203-238-3131
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SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING
Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110
FENCING
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
GUTTERS
before 5pm Mon-Fri We regret that we will not be responsible for more than ONE incorrect insertion and only for that portion of the ad that may have been rendered valueless by such an error.
ANNA’S Special Cleanings. Summer Discounts. Com & Res. 50% off 2nd cleaning. Call Anna 860-505-7720
JUNK REMOVAL K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
IMMEDIATELY by calling
203-238-1953
POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885
CT Reg. #516790
HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM
PAVING
DRIVEWAYS 12 inch gravel sub-base CT 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8
D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs No Job Too Small. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
IF YOU MENTION THIS AD
JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmt, Gar, Yard, Appliances ***FREE ESTIMATES*** 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 A-1 JUNK REMOVAL Moving Services. Cheapest prices guaranteed. Available 24/7. Immed service available. (203) 706-2347 CT Reg #612706
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
HEDGE TRIMMING
HEDGE TRIMMING Mowing, clean-ups, mulch, brush, pricker & small tree removal. Trim hedges. Clean Gutters & Power wash. 203530-4447. GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430
POWER WASHING
Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★
POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING
A-1 LANDSCAPING Clean ups, hedge trimming, tree service, masonry, mulching, gardening. Immediate service avail. 203-706-2347 CT Reg #612706
Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 ROOFS R US Roofing, siding, decks, windows, remodeling. Family run 1949. BBB A+ rating. Credit cards. Show us competitor’s quote - we will beat it! 203-715-8850 #573358
Commercial Plowing Parking lots, condos, industrial. Loader/Salt. www.qlsllc.com Quality Landscaping, LLC. Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
★★★★★★★★
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
SERVICES OFFERED Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
SNOW PLOWING
Roofing, Siding & Gutters
The Powerwashing Kings
V. NANFITO COMMERCIAL and Residential Spring Clean Up, Aerating & Dethatching , Mowing. Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681
Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality-LOWEST Price Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Addtions ●Credit Cards Accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #577455
FIDERIO & SONS
No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. www.qualitylandscapingct.com Jim 203-537-2588
FIDERIO & SONS
RAINBOW PAINTING Rental Property re-paints, int, ext, commercial. Popcorn ceiling repairs, smoke damage. Powerwashing, wallpaper removal. Quality work at fair prices. HIC#0564831 Scott 203-623-2941
MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099 Yard Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage, Appliances, Furniture. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
V. NANFITO Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
203-237-0350
PLUMBING T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC
SIDING
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
HOUSE CLEANING
PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD
ROOFING
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139
MIDSTATE PAVING HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MIDSTATE PAVING
MASONRY
Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
SIDING ROOFS R US Siding, roofs, windows, decks, remodeling, additions. Family run 1949. BBB A+ rating. Credit cards. Show us competitor’s quote - we will beat it! 203-7158850 #573358
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.
203-269-0135
FILL, Topsoil & Trucking Available. Call 860-346-3226 TREE SERVICES YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159 T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins.
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 30 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
HEDGE TRIMMING RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 15 years experience. 203-530-4447 GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
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Thursday, August 4, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen HOUSES FOR SALE
Nucor Steel Connecticut is looking for a
Rolling Mill Metallurgist
WALLINGFORD-Priced to Sell In-town 3BR, 1.5 bath renovated two story home ● Walk-up attic/full basement ● 2 car garage ● All hardwood floors new windows, roof, electrical ● 5 year old furnace ● Updated bathrooms Move in Condition-Must See $189,000 Call 203-265-1070
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE MERIDEN Spring Village Phase 2. New 1726 SF. Townhouse w/3BR, 2.5BA, huge LR, 2 car gar, trek deck. Starts at $220,000. Galleria RE Call 203-671-2223.
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE YALESVILLE-Loring Court Older updated mobile home w/6ft pull-out. By owner. For info call 203-265-4452
VACATION & RECREATION PROP. BLOCK Island For sale by owner. Two time shares. For information, call (860) 828-5788 after 6 pm.
HELP WANTED
AEROSPACE CO. Seeks Shipping/Receiving; Mfg Engineer; Set-Up/Operate CNC Lathes; & Inspectors w/exp. Email resume to : walter@bntool.com or call 860-665-0134 Banking CREDIT ANALYST New England Bank, a local community bank, is looking for a Commercial Credit Analyst to work at the Bristol Office. Candidate must be a selfstarter with sound communication and high analytical skills, computer literacy and ability to write very well and multitask with attention to details. Requirements would include: two to five years minimum experience in commercial credit analysis work and/or Commercial Lending, with an understanding of C&I and CRE analysis, Bachelors degree with a Major in Finance or Business Administration. Competitive compensation package, 401K, medical insurance and more. Please fax or send resume to New England Bank, PO Box 1279, Enfield, CT 06083-1279, Attention: HR, or Fax 860-253-4038. All applications and inquiries held in confidence. An equal opportunity employer.
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Duties will include ensuring a safe work environment, working effectively with other departments (Sales, Production, Shipping, Mesh Plant, etc.) on inventory and quality issues of Wire Rod and Rebar, Oversee the daily mechanical testing and inspection of Wire Rod and Rebar. Monitor and control the status of non-conforming Wire Rod and Rebar. Train and evaluate the competence of Rolling Mill QA Inspectors.
MEDICAL CAREERS MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Needed for busy pediatric office. Experience preferred. Must be able to multi-task. Fax resume to: 203-265-3321
Champion process, quality, and cost improvements. Work with customers to resolve issues and further develop Nucor's business. Individuals interested in learning more about Nucor Steel Connecticut should register at http://www.nucor.com/careers/opportunities and be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire and submit resume.
EDUCATION CHESHIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL Monitor students during lunch and on the playground. 3 hours per day, 5 days a week. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed oral and/or written instructions; to relate to students, staff and the public in a courteous manner. CLOSING DATE: August 17, 2011 (4:00 P.M)
Send Letter of Intent & Current Resume: Cheshire Public Schools Human Resources 29 Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 HELP WANTED
AUTO Body Tech and/or Painter Clean, modern shop. Great benefits. Mon-Fri 8-5. Contact Mallory (860) 747-8102 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN NEW REPAIR FACILITY SEEKING EXPERIENCED TECH. ASE CERTIFIED. CALL 860-301-0980. CHILD care ctr in Southington has PT and FT positions with all ages. Center exp and/or ECE cred pref. E-mail resume to michelle@ccds.necoxmail.com or call Michelle weekdays at 860-628-5524.
HELP WANTED DRIVER/LABORER w/Class A CDL license Exp. in asphalt paving a plus Call 203-294-0657 DRIVER/SCHOOL BUS DATTCO, a leader in the school bus transportation industry, is now accepting applications for P/T school bus drivers. CDL a plus but not a must. We will provide the training you need to be successful. Excellent starting pay and opportunity for advancement. Apply in person @ 131 Tuttle Road, Middletown. AA/EOE General
Open for New Hires! CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERPUT A SMILE ON A CHILD’S FACE... and a memory in someone’s heart. If you enjoy working with children and have an interest in photography, we’ll train you to assist or take high quality school portraits. Paid training, benefits, fun working environment, seasonal work during the school year, early mornings. Please call 860-6283920 ext. 17
No experience necessary! DIESEL MECHANIC - Full Time, 5 Years Exp. Repair all types of equipment. Fax resume to 203238-9512
Co. expansion into Central CT has alot of new openings in Customer Service Retail Call Center Sales Immediate interviews are being held on first come first serve basis Call 860-329-0316
MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Tig Welder, Aerospace 5yr exp, Brazing exp also helpful. Tool Maker, 5yr exp Manual Mill, Lathe, protrac exp Solid Growth Potential Email: sales@lynnwelding.com Apply at: Lynn Welding 75 Rockwell Rd, Newington CT
Nursing Leadership Opportunities Elim Park Baptist Home is now hiring an RN Manager for a 30 bed Subacute Rehab Unit and a Quality/Compliance Nurse Manager. Both openings are FT, day shift positions. RN license in good standing req'd, BSN preferred.
RN Nurse Manager Accountable for the planning, organizing, developing, and directing of Nursing Services for our short term/subacute unit. Supervisory exp. in a long term or rehab facility.
Quality/Compliance Nurse Manager Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implemention of the nursing department's quality improvement programs and State and Federal regulatory compliance. Develop and lead initiatives focused on quality patient care. 3+ years clinical exp. req'd, supervisory exp. preferred. Apply in person Elim Park Baptist Home, 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT weekdays 8a-7p, weekends 10a-3p e-mail: LLanglais@elimpark.org or fax resume with cover letter and salary requirements to 203-271-7794. No Phone calls EOA,A/A,D/V,M/F OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTRelated Services Easter Seals Rehabilitation of Central CT has an immediate opening for a full time OTR/L (35hrs/per week) in a local school district. Experience in related services preferred. Comprehensive benefit package. For information call 203-237-1448, extension 23 or email: bmalinowski@eswct.com RECREATION/TRD Currently seeking a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist. Candidate must have a CT cert. or AS/BS degree in Recreation OR be enrolled in a Therapeutic Recreation CT Cert. Program. MDS 3.0 knowledge a plus. Please fax resume to 203-757-0634 or apply in person Mon-Fri, 9-4. Meridian Manor 1132 Meriden Rd, Waterbury Attn: Ms. Smith
HELP WANTED
ELECTRICAL Panel Assembly/ Machinery Wiring. Exp nec. Call for more info 860-349-1788 or fax resume 860-349-9949
Nurse Aide and Patient Care Technicians MidState Medical Center MidState Medical Center is a progressive community hospital with an opening for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to work in our "team-oriented" environment. We are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on caring, respect and teamwork. Specialty area opportunities: Telemetry: Monitoring of all telemetry patients; some recept duties will be required. ED:Patient Care Technician: requires EKG and Phlebotomy experience QUALIFICATIONS: At least one year of CNA experience and/or Medical Assisting is preferred. High school diploma required. CPR validation within 3 months of hire is required. Experience with comfort measures, collecting vital signs, EKG's, phlebotomy as well as blood glucose monitoring. Must be able to speak, read and write English, perform basic arithmetic, and possess basic keyboarding skills to enter patient related data into computer. For more information about MidState Medical Center, and to apply on line visit our website at www.midstatemedical.org Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer
Per Diem Pharmacist This position will provide pharmaceutical care consistent with safe, effective medication usage. REQUIREMENTS: current CT licensure, previous hospital pharmacy experience highly desirable. Weekdays and weekends.
Per Diem Pharmacy Technician This position will assist the pharmacist prepare and dispense medication, will receive and store incoming supplies, maintain inventory records online, and other duties as may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS: high school diploma, minimally and relevant training and experience. Gaylord Hospital is a not-for-profit long term acute care hospital specializing in the treatment of medically complex patients, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please fax resumes to: 203-284-2733;
Email to: jobs@gaylord.org or mail to P.O. Box 400, Wallingford, CT 06492
HELP WANTED
GENERAL OFFICE Kogut Nursery, LLC is looking for a conscientious, detail oriented person with the ability to multitask. Applicant must have exp with Quickbooks. General office duties including AP, payroll, bank reconciliations, customer service, answering phones, order entry & filing. Fax resumes to: 203-235-8730 or e-mail: info@kogutnursery.com
HELP WANTED BARN Help Needed Must have experience. Sunday-Thursday. Morning hours. 203-213-2798 P/TIME Office/Receptionist Wlfd Car Dealership (203) 284-8989 Fax 203-269-1114 ROOFERS-& Roofing Sheet Metal Mechanics. EPDM exp a must. Apply in person ready to work at Quality Roofing Systems, 599 Island Lane, West Haven
HELP WANTED
TEST SHOOTER Temp., PT/FT Position for Ballistics Lab Asst. Shooting and reloading, experience helpful but not required. Apply in person at: Lyman Products Corp. 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457