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Thursday, August 6, 2009
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By Robert Mayer Managing Editor The roller coaster ride for the neighborhood known as Webster Heights continued last week. The neighborhood, which has fought with the town to keep a VIP store from opening at 717 Berlin Turnpike, saw the store open for a few days last week before the store was forced to close July 30. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a “motion to stay” to the Town of Berlin, which will keep the proposed VIP store on the Berlin Turnpike closed. The store, which is situated at the entrance to the residential neighborhood, will have to stay closed until this same Court of Appeals rules on Judge Stefan Underhill’s decision that allowed them to open last week. The store opened for a few days and put up store signs. The store also had a provocative truck billboard sign on site Thursday that read “Relax, it’s just sex, everybody’s doing it.” The sign on the front door stated the store hours were from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “It’s a good day for Berlin, we’ll take every little battle when it comes to VIP that we can,” Berlin Mayor Adam Salina said. “It just shows the continuing relentless nature that we have taken when it comes to VIP in this location and shows that we are going to fight until the end.” See VIP, page 4
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Berlin American Legion baseball players celebrate after winning the state championship Aug. 1 at Muzzy Field in Bristol. Berlin beat Milford 2-1 in the final game. For complete coverage, see page 19.
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Berlin, will be finished Saturday morning when Wright pedals into Berlin to see his family. Wright, who graduated from Berlin High School in 2001 and attended Franklin Pierce, where he majored in photojournalism, has lived in Las Vegas for the past several years. He started up his own company, Wright Angle Photography, and has Patron Tequila as a major account. “My original goal was to ride cross country and raise a lot of money for a
By Robert Mayer Managing Editor Matt Wright has always been a free spirit. But when he told his family he was going to ride a bike across country to try to raise money for a charity, they thought he was a little bit crazy. “I bought my bike two months before I left on the trip,” Wright said with a laugh. “You can’t call me a cyclist, more of an adventure seeker.” This adventure, more than 5,000 miles from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia and then up the coast to
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Town officials help developers break ground for The Lofts at Sherwood Falls on the corner of Main Street and Percival Avenue. The state Department of Environmental Protection approved the remediation plan in June. CIL also received approval for $2.7 million in tax credits from the Historic Structures Tax Credit Program, with the help of Sen. Donald DeFronzo, Rep. Catherine Abercrombie and Rep. Joseph Aresimowicz who fought to keep the Tax Credit alive during the last Legislative session. “I congratulate CIL Development of Kensington for securing financing and other approvals needed for it to start construction at The Lofts at Sherwood Falls,” Salina added. “It is a testament to CIL that they are able to proceed with the project in this challenging economic environment. The Lofts at Sherwood Falls is an important project to the Town of Berlin, as evidenced by our approval of $1.1 million to assist with the environmental cleanup of the site. It is exciting to see work begin on the conversion of the vacant mill complex into high quality housing units.” CIL recently completed First Town Square, an adaptive reuse of a factory in Windsor. This 50 unit condominium complex is fully occupied and was praised by town officials throughout the project for its quality of workmanship.
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the town. “It’s nice to see the fencing go up and actual work taking place,” Salina said. “It will take a blighted property and restore it into the historic landmark that it is. It has been just two years since the property was closed so this has happened in a relative short period of time. “In this day and age to see actual growth going on and not vacant buildings is a great sign for this town. It’s a sign that we are a viable community for growth and we will continue to prosper even in these tough economic times.” CIL was able to secure private financing from project developer Phil Amarante, former owner of Dainty Trash in Middletown. “I used to pick up the garbage at this building 20 years ago,” Amarante said. “To me, putting people to work is worth more than any amount of money you can make. I have been in project development only for the last couple of years but this is really going to be a home run. The fact I have a history with this building and what they are going to do with it makes me very proud.” The project received required approvals from the Town of Berlin Wetlands Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission.
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Berlin Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney grew up on Main Street in Kensington, right next to the Sherwood Tool Factory. He could mark his clock each day by the pounding sounds of the Sherri Cup machines, pressing and forming cups to ship all over the world. So, it is easy to understand why Mahoney was all smiles on July 30, as CIL Development of Kensington broke ground for The Lofts at Sherwood Falls, a planned unit development featuring the adaptive reuse of the former Sherwood Tool Factory. The factory, which has been vacant since 2004, will be converted into 72 loft style units in three scheduled phases. The development will include one and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 800 to 1,700 square feet. Twelve townhouse units are planned on the site of the office and warehouse buildings across the street from the factory. The first units will be ready for occupancy in the fall of 2010. The units will be priced from $169,900 to $249,900 with more than half the units priced under $200,000. Officials said the units were listed June 15 and have there are already six reservations. “It’s a good day today,” Mahoney said with a smile. “CIL has been a great partner. There have been a lot of hurdles with this project and I think most other companies would have pulled out but they are committed to the project and to the town.” Martin Legault, President/CEO of CIL praised the town for helping get the program off the ground. “We have formed a solid bond with the town and they have been a pleasure to work with,” Legault said. “Besides this building we have seven acres of property that we are granting a linear easement to the town so they can use the property to connect some of their projects.” Berlin Mayor Adam Salina said this is an important project for the self-esteem of
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been granted their permit and been open the last three years,” McNair said. “There are other establishments like VIP in town and they don’t have an issue with the town. It’s like if someone moves in next to a school and says they don’t like the noise. Well, if the school was there first, they should have known there would be noise. It’s not like the neighborhood was built around this store, the neighborhood was there first.” VIP has claimed the town has treated the store differently than others in town. “I don’t think we have done anything different as far as VIP is concerned than any other applicant for a new business,” McNair said.
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Town Manager Denise McNair has a law background so she had an inkling she was in for a tough time when she was deposed to testify on behalf of the town of Berlin in the VIP case in federal court. What she didn’t like was the way her words were twisted and what she called an apparent suspension of reality by the judge. McNair had a week or two to prepare for her deposition but admitted it was a rough half hour to 45 minutes. “I was up there for a good half hour, maybe more,” McNair said. “Our town legal representative Tom Gerard was up there for an hour or so. He and I were both ques-
tioned at length. I think the judge was interested in finding out as much as he could and I think he learned a lot. “It was frustrating, not that I didn’t expect it. What is most discouraging to me, I guess, is that everyone knows what we are talking about here. For VIP to talk about not being a sexually oriented business is a little bit ingenuous on their part. You have to be 18-years old to even enter the store so it’s hard for them to say they’re not an adult store.” McNair said VIP could have easily moved into town, just not in a location abutting a residential neighborhood. “If they had picked a place in town like the Home Depot plaza or where Saturn was, they would have probably
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VIP Continued from page 1 The court has also agreed to expedite the hearing on the main appeal. This is expected to be decided in four to six weeks instead of three to four months. “Judge Underhill had his opinion but the court of appeals had theirs and that worked in our favor,” Salina added. “We have to wait and see, now, what happens with the larger appeal but we’ll take any little victory that we can.” Salina said that the town
abided by Judge Underhill’s ruling and allowed the store to open. With the July 30 ruling, he said, the town will revoke the store’s permit and force it to close. He also said the signs for the store either have to come down or, at the very least, be covered. “They chose to go ahead and open before the appeal was heard so they can deal with it now,” Salina said of VIP’s taking down the signs. Salina said towns all over the state are watching this case closely. “I think everybody has an eye on this case because the judgment will have an impact on each and every town,” Salina said. “This is a
test case for other towns in the state. Not that I like to be a test case but we’ve been fighting this for three years and at no point do we plan on breaking down. This store does not belong abutting a residential neighborhood. VIP had better have some ice skates because hell is going to have to freeze over before we give up.” Salina said the town could have possibly had a better footing in this case had it acted more prudently when structuring the original SOB ordinance. “I was not on the council back then but Attorney Dan Silver was asked to consult and review the ordinance,” Salina said.
“He was asked to review it to see if it was an infringement on anyone’s rights. He was not paid and my understanding is even if he took $1 he could not have taken on the town over the ordinance. There was no exchange of money. “Now he knows the ordinance inside and out and he is using it against us. This might have been avoided and I would have even gladly put up the dollar myself.”
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Three openings on BOE: Incumbents likely to run ed petition to the Town Clerk by Sept. 8. Board of Education Secretary Michelle Hartel stated that the Board of Education welcomed new individuals who are committed to improving Berlin’s schools. “The Board of Education works very hard at educating new members so that they can contribute to the school improvement process,” said Hartel. Adding, “As we get closer to the election we will provide a number of orientation opportunities for candidates so that they can become more familiar with our schools and the board.” Individuals with questions on the petition process can contact the Town Clerk’s office. And for those with questions about serving on the Board of Education, Hartel encouraged individuals to contact current members of the board. “Being a non-partisan board, our goal this election is the same as it is every year. We hope that intelligent individuals who are committed to working to improve our schools come out and run for the board,” said Hartel.
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As with every election season, this November there are three open positions on the Board of Education. The three BOE members whose term expires this time around are: Gray Brochu, Chris Puzio and Richard Price, who is serving out of the rest of John Richards’ term. Brochu said he will make his decision this month whether he is running again. Price and Puzio both confirmed to The Citizen they will run again for a seat on the Board of Education. The Berlin Board of Education is a nine member, non-partisan board. Each member is elected to a three year term and the terms are staggered so that each year three positions are up for election. Since candidates are not nominated by political parties, all Berlin voters are eligible to appear on the ballot, and candidates appear on the ballot without a political party designation. Potential candidates need only to go to the Town’s Clerk office on or after Aug. 3 when the petition forms become available, collect the signatures of 133 Berlin voters, and return the complet-
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“They came in and said they weren’t a sexually oriented business and we disagree.” Councilor Steve Morelli said the case has come down to some simple points. “When we drew Judge Underhill we had a bad feeling because he is probably the most liberal judge in the circuit,” Morelli said. “He did not have a problem with the ordinance but said it was too vague. He had a problem with the ordinance using the words ‘significant or substantial,’ but we think it is important wording. When you are talking about ordinances most don’t go for a certain percentage because it can lessen the strength of the ordinance. If the ordinance said no business can open in that area unless it’s under, say, 20 percent the business will come in and say we’ll only have 19 percent. “We’re just taking it one step at a time. Judge Underhill said our ordinance infringes on their first amendment rights. We say that we have the right, as a town, to say that a sexually oriented business should not be allowed to open within 250 feet of a residence. The town is not against businesses like VIP in principle. We say there are plenty of places for them to open in town, just not next to a residential neighborhood.”
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From the Pastor’s Desk By Rev. Audrey Scanlan Special to The Citizen
St. Gabriel’s has always enjoyed its place on Main Street in East Berlin and its reputation as a church loved and supported by its community. The great ‘totem’ or ‘leitmotiv’ of the parish centers around the ‘lantern light’ story: In the late 1800s a group of Episcopalians gathered for worship on Sundays above a local shop (known to us recently as Nick’s Deli and even more recently as Scotty’s Home Plate). By 1896 this group had saved enough money to afford the materials for a church of their own and a small bit of land, just down the street on the other side of Clark’s Grove. This faithful group was determined but small in number. And so, the men and women of the village of East
Berlin came together to build a church. At night, when the work of the day was done, the work of building a church began. As the legend tells it, the men of the village dug the foundation of St. Gabriel’s by lantern light, while the women prepared sandwiches and perked pot after pot of coffee. Together, the community - not just the Episcopalians!- worked to raise the new spiritual home of St. Gabriel’s parish. Through the years, St. Gabriel’s has opened its doors in return, to the village in appreciation. Twelve Step groups, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Daisy Scouts and a yoga group have all made St. Gabriel’s their home. The community has been welcomed to holiday bazaars, concerts and dinners through the years and the church has provided social assistance through the
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Charles Martin Charles John Martin, 88, died July 28, 2009 at Ledgecrest Conval e s c e n t Home. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Edith (Brotherton) Martin and was the loving husband of Mary (Havens) Martin of 62 years. He was retired from Pratt & Whitney after being employed as a tool inspector for 40 years. He was a member of St. Paul Church, President of Pratt & Whitney Men’s Club, small Tool Division, a member of the Timberland Senior Golf League, an avid Red Socks Fan, and a fan of Berlin High Football. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by two daughters Carol Pac and her husband Thomas of Kensington and Janet Harrison of Plainville; four grandchildren Amber Lynn Harrison,
Stanislaw Jalb r z y kow s ki, 67, a long time resident of New Britain died July 29, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Poland May 10, 1942, and entered the United States in 1966 where he met his wife of 40 years, Alina Jalbrzykowski. He is survived by his two children, a son Henry Jalbrzykowski; a daughter Dorothy Jalbrzykowski Olson and her husband Donald and three grandchildren. A graveside service and burial was held July 31, 2009 at Saint Mary’s cemetery, New Britain. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home has care of the arrangements.
Nicole, Jeffery and Erin Pac. He was pre-deceased by a sonin-law Kenneth Harrison. Services were held July 31, 2009 at Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul Church. Burial was at Maple Cemetery. Donations in Charles’s memory may be made to the Berlin Four Volunteer Fire Department P.O. Box 51, East Berlin, CT 06023 or Alzheimer’s Association, 279 New Britain Road, Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037 The family wishes to thank the Ledgecrest Staff for the kindness given to Charles.
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Monday, Aug. 10 Economic Development, Town Hall, Room 7, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Conservation Commission, Town Hall, Room 8, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Housing Authority, Marjorie Moore Village Community Room, 5 p.m. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Library Board Room, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13 Parks and Recreation Commission, Community Center, 7 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers or Room 8, 7 p.m.
Being a public official is a tough job. It is even tougher when you don’t get paid for it. It is even tougher when you serve in a town where every move made by the council is scrutinized and often ridiculed. This is the job of a town councilor in Berlin. Who wants to run for office? This paper, as often as any, added to the criticism of officials. The bottom line for me is that these people are giving up valuable time away from their families and away from their job to serve this town. All, and I mean all, of the current and past councilors go above and beyond what is asked of them. They often do things nobody knows about that help this town. An example that has been ongoing for the last three years is the relationship Steve Morelli has made with the residents of Webster Heights, the neighborhood where the proposed VIP store would like to move into. The residents have been very pro-active since this issue started three years ago. They involved not only town but state officials, as well, including Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. But, Morelli has been the go-to guy for the residents. The neighborhood group asked Mayor Adam Salina to attend one of its many informational meetings and he did with Morelli. Salina would often defer to Morelli because of his law background and a relationship was forged. “Adam and I went in and talked to some of the neighbors,” Morelli said. “They had a lot of law questions about the arguments and motions so I guess I became the mouthpiece for the town to
the neighbors. I guess I’ve adopted a neighborhood now.” Morelli said he has been getting at least a few Mayer calls every day from the neighbors asking what is the latest news about VIP. “I don’t blame them one bit and I don’t mind them calling anytime,” Morelli said. “They feel, at times, like nobody is on their side, so I assure them that we’re doing everything that we can as a town. When things like this come up, I think it’s up to the council members to give them as much information as possible. The neighbors are upset. They felt a little insulated because the latest hearing was in Bridgeport and they felt like they should have been there. I think they understand a little better after I talk to them, at least I hope they do. We are doing everything we can to fight this thing and were going to continue to do so. I give those neighbors a lot of credit. They didn’t just accept it, they fought.” Since I’ve been the editor of this newspaper, every member of the council, most public officials for that matter, have been upset at me at some point, Steve Morelli included. My mentor in this business always says if they’re all mad at you at some point, then you must be pretty fair. What I admire and respect is how hard all of these public servants work and how much they care about this town. So every time you want to cast an insult towards one of our council members, first ask where were you when they were in executive session at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday night?
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Letters to the Editor Thumbs up for new trash system To the editor: I wasn’t sure how I felt about a new automated trash pickup system before it went into service. Sure, other towns had made the change and were pleased with results, and we were told there would be a cost savings, but the guys on the TrashAway trucks were good guys who worked hard in all kinds of weather and provided excellent service. Now that we are a few weeks into the new system, however, I must say that it is an improvement. The new containers hold much more than expected. They look tidy, take up less room, are easy to move. And I sure don’t miss rounding up three to four runaway trash cans every week. So I give the new system an A+. And thanks to the guys who rode the Trash-Away trucks; lifting and tossing heavy, smelly garbage containers for years of good service. Dan Hayden Kensington
VIP battle not nearly over To the editor: The recent ruling allowing VIP to open their store on the Berlin Turnpike caught me by surprise. Fortunately, a federal appeals court has now ordered the store to close. VIP had won the right to open when a judge ordered the town of Berlin to give it a zoning permit, providing it reduced its adult inventory to less than 12 percent. The decision made reference to the town ordinance being vague as to what constitutes a sexually oriented business. The judgment also took into account the financial impact on VIP by not being allowed to open this particular store. Making the argument about what qualifies as a “sexually oriented business” is ludicrous. There is nothing vague as you drive by the property. The store lets you know loud and clear as to what they are all about. Two large signs outside the building picture a sexy woman with a provocative “come hither” look. If that leaves you with any doubt as to the type of business taking place inside of the store, the arrival of the traveling billboard truck will make it very apparent. The woman appears even more salacious and the large print above her reads “It’s Just Sex! Everyone Does It!” It is disturbing when a judge rules that the rights of a business should prevail over the rights of children to live in a safe and healthy environment. What kind of law makes it acceptable for children to play on their swing set and view these offensive signs and billboards? When does the freedom of sexual expression become a priority over our children’s right to well-being? The law needs to take into account the rights of a community as well as the moral impact of their decisions on our families. This battle is not over. Keep in mind that the decision made will influence the quality of our residential communities for years to come. We need to stay strong and keep fighting. Carol DeDominicis Berlin
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Berlin schools have made all the difference By Jonathan Mercier Special to The Citizen My family and I moved to Berlin in 2001, and I became “the new kid” at school. Miss Maureen Walsh was the principal, and she went out of her way to make me feel welcomed at Willard Elementary School. I’m not sure what my fifth grade teacher, Mr. Scheinblum, saw in me when I arrived, but I was awarded the following daily privileges: programming the electronic bulletin board with original greetings in the main entrance of the school, and raising and lowering the flag, with my classmate Courtney Bovee. I felt such pride to be trusted with those tasks. What I didn’t realize then was that this was just the beginning of the opportunities for growth afforded to me here in Berlin. Nature’s Classroom was truly a novel experience. This was my first sleep-over field trip and it was exciting! In this outdoor classroom setting, we were immersed in events like the Underground Railroad. We were instructed to act out these unique simulations at night. The lessons that we garnered from this were profound. Unfortunately, my whole class got sick on or upon returning home from this trip. But we all agreed that participating in this event was well worth it. A lot was expected of us socially and academically at this age. At the end of the school year, it was gratifying to see that my name was engraved on the Emma Hart Willard Outstanding Academic Achievement Plaque mounted on the wall at the school. By the summer, I had gained the confidence to volunteer at the elementary school’s Summer Adventure Program. At Willard, almost 30 enrichment classes were offered to grade school children. The courses ranged from acting, cooking, designing simple machines with Legos, crafts, and sports; to a more academic curriculum
like science experiments, writing and math games. It is a shame that we no longer offer this great series of classes in a safe, fun, learning environment during summer vacations. I wholeheartedly wish that the administration would reinstate this program! For me, this was such an incredible and enjoyable volunteer experience that I was astonished, at the close of the program, to receive a letter of appreciation from the program’s director, Mrs. Brenda Janik. The sense of satisfaction from doing a good job and the appreciation I felt from the participants and all of the adults, reinforced my desire to continue volunteering in other capacities. I was now ready for the next step in my academic career, McGee Middle School. My teachers were outstanding! They were so knowledgeable and they really connected with us. The course offerings ranged from the most challenging high school level Algebra I and Spanish I, to skills we would need in everyday life. This is where I had my first encounter with a sewing machine, learned the basics of Family Consumer Science, dared to climb a rock wall, and mastered the rope climb to the ceiling of the gymnasium. Many of us must still have the catamarans we built for the Regatta Races. While in Middle School, I enjoyed many Friday night drop-ins at McGee, sponsored by the YMCA and run by the UpBeat McGee House high school volunteers. Friends and I enjoyed warm Otis Spunkmeyer cookies, sports, games and music. But most of all we enjoyed the company of friends and the pleasant atmosphere. They say life travels in circles, and this may be an example of that. You see, through UpBeat, I was honored to be selected as one of the two McGee House Leaders this year. It was very gratifying to see the young people enjoying the same drop-ins that enriched my
life a few short years ago. Jared and I also had the responsibility of running the Tuesday after-school tutoring sessions and Junior UpBeat on Thursdays, under the direction of my former Middle School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Mooney. The Junior UpBeat sessions recently ended with the annual sixth, seventh and eighth grade workshops. I would like to think that our efforts contributed to the fond memories of the latest middle school students. The highlight of middle school was, of course, the field trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. That excursion gave me a wonderful sense of autonomy. We saw the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the Capitol and the White House. We visited the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial, and so much more. My school essay gained me the honor of laying flowers at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, in memory of my grandfather, who served in that war. My classmates and I were all so busy soaking up the history, bonding and making memories with friends, that we hardly had time to miss our families. Just like people say, high school went by in a flash. When I was a freshman, my goals were basic: to get high grades, aspire to the National Honor Society, earn a place on some sports teams, make a difference in some way and generally survive encounters with the upperclassmen. And I hoped to have some fun along the way. Well, I am proud to say that I accomplished my goals. I found BHS to be a school full of opportunities not just for learning, but for personal growth as well. There was a wealth of opportunities for students to “give back” to the community. I joined UpBeat, and went on numerous Peer Leadership Training Weekends. I also helped out on the Great Escape Week-
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 6, 2009 joining him. The two had backpacked around Europe while they were in college so it didn’t take too much convincing. The trip began with Wright traveling from Las Vegas to California to meet Gross. They then took a long train ride to Oregon for the start of the ride on May 1. “The route was established 33 years ago so a lot of people have gone this same route to go from one ocean to another,” Wright said. “We had a plan about how much we wanted to ride each day and where we would stay but that all changes once we go on the road.” The pair had tents and was prepared to camp out all the way along the trip. As they moved farther along, however, they came upon so many caring people that they slept only a few nights in their tent each month. “We stayed in churches,
Wright Continued from page 1 charity,” Wright said. “I talked to 10 different charities and told them what my proposal was. Each time I got shot down because of bureaucratic red tape. All I was asking was for them to pay for some of our expenses and they would get back 95 percent of the money raised. So I ended up just doing it for self accomplishment. “I couldn’t think of a better time to do it. I don’t have a full-time job and the economy is kind of in shambles right now so it wouldn’t really make a difference for me. My home is kind of wherever I am so the future is wide open.” Wright hooked up with and old college buddy, Zak Gross, and talked him into
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Dinner? No, just another creature found along the side of the road on Matt Wright’s cross country bike trip.
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The Central Connecticut Health District and the American Lung Association have scheduled a free “Lunch and Learn” workshop on Monday, Aug. 24 at noon at the Senior Center. The program is for seniors regarding influenza and pneumonia vaccinations. The Lung Association has received a grant from the Anthem Foundation to increase vaccination rates for
seasonal flu among people aged 65 and older. Following a brief informational session, health educators from the Lung Association and the Health District will be available to answer questions about seasonal flu and pneumonia, and will provide the latest information about the novel strain of H1N1 flu that began circulating last spring. To sign up, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
Renters Rebate Residents, who rent and are 65 or older (by Dec. 31, 2008) or are totally disabled, must be under the income limits to qualify for the Renters Rebate program. Applicants must bring documented proof of income, rent and utility payments for the calendar year of 2008. Residents who qualify will receive a financial rebate form the State of Connecticut. The deadline for applica-
tions is Sept. 15. Income limit is $30,500 per year for a single person; $37,300 per year for a married couple. Appointments are required. Call Tina or Jane at the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006 to schedule an appointment.
Senior trips The Senior Center has scheduled the following trips. For more information and to sign up call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
Aug. 18 — Hu Ke Lau Restaurant and dinner theatre. Sept. 23 — “Big E” Connecticut Day. Oct. 6 — Octoberfest at the Platzl Brauhaus, Ponoma, N.Y. Oct. 16-18 — Indian Head Resort. Nov. 13 — Radio City, New York City. Dec. 2 — Williams Inn Christmas.
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The following is the current trip schedule for the Berlin AARP. For details and reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau, (860) 828-4934. Sept. 13 — “Sheer Madness” at the Charles Playhouse, Boston. Oct. 15 — Lilly’s on the Pond. Nov. 15 — “Mame” at the Thomaston Opera House.
The key keeper program is sponsored by the Senior Center in cooperation with the Berlin Police Department. This free program provides assistance when seniors misplace or lose their house and/or car keys. For more information and an application call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.
Seniors are welcome to borrow two books per visit (on the honor system) from the Senior Center library. The books may be kept as long as needed, then returned to our library. Library hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thanks to a donation of a computer and printer from the Friends of Berlin Public Health Nursing Services, seniors are invited to use this equipment free of charge. A sign-up sheet is posted on the wall next to the computer. Call (860) 828-7006 to schedule computer time.
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The Department of Community Services offers trips to Berlin seniors through a grant from the Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation. The grant pays for all transportation and 50 percent of the event admission/ticket fee for residents age 60 and over who qualify within the following guidelines: individuals $1,733/month; couple $2,333/month. Households requesting admission/ticket subsidy must complete an Annual Income Declaration Form. Boston Pops Boston Pops with John Williams and James Taylor on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 9:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in the Berkshires at the Morgan House for a luncheon buffet and then to Tanglewood to enjoy an afternoon concert of the Boston Pops. This event is the season finale at Tanglewood. The deluxe motor coach has 25 seats. No refunds unless a replacement can be found. Trip prices are $121 for Berlin residents (no subsidy), $60.50 for Berlin residents (subsidized). Nonresident fee to be determined. For more information and to check for seat availability, call the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006. Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin Festival — Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The trip will attend the 19th annual Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H. The festival involves substantial walking and includes craft and food vendors and live entertainment on three stages. After dark, over 20,000 pumpkins will be illuminated. All ages are welcome. Transportation is by deluxe motor coach. No refund after Sept. 30 unless a replacement is found for your seat, 26 tickets are available. Cost is Berlin residents (no subsidy), $32; Berlin residents (with subsidy), $16; non-residents (includes bus fare), $51. Sign up beginning Sept. 9 at the Senior Center.
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Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. in rooms 1–3 at the community center. Troop 24 enjoys many activities and camping throughout the year. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255. Boys Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored and chartered by Bethany Covenant Church, meets Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant. Boys 11 years and older are welcome to join Troop 41. For more information, visit, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.
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Meeting — The Berlin Connection Exchange Club networking meeting is scheduled for every Thursday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Route 72 Diner, East Berlin. Join local business owners in exchanging referrals and building their businesses. For more information, call (860) 680-2972.
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Berlin Farmers’ Market – The Berlin Farmers’ Market is scheduled every Saturday through Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 154 Porters Pass. Berlin Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, 305 Main St., (at the corner of Peck Street), is open every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. New collections include vintage bridal gowns, antique dolls and art work by noted Berlin residents. Permanent displays include a collection of tinware,
bricks and more. Admission is free. Kayak program – Suburban Sports offers a kayak rental program at Crescent Lake in Southington on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. For more information, call (860) 828-5808. Recycling Center – The Town of Berlin Recycling Center on Town Farm Lane is scheduled to be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in August. The center continues to be open Monday through Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Items that may accepted are large appliances, A/C units, non-combustible metal items, leaves, grass clippings, car and rechargeable batteries, tires (off the rim), used motor oil, antifreeze and empty propane tanks. For more information, call the Public Works Department at (860) 828-7022.
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VFW 10732 Ladies Auxiliary — The Berlin VFW 10732 Ladies Auxiliary is scheduled to meet Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:45 p.m. Plans for the coming year as well as the VFW picnic on Sunday, Sept. 13, will be discussed. Dues are payable at the meeting. Anyone related to a person who has or is serving in the military in a foreign country is welcome to join. Help us support our veterans and our service men and women currently serving our country.
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Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse and camps monthly at a variety of places. For more information, call Ed Alicea, Scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. Troop 44 offers a full scouting program including opportunities to earn merit badges and pursue advancements towards the Eagle rank. Boys 11 to 18 are eligible to join. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair Ed Como, (860) 829-1258.
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Blood drive - The Gacek family, with the American Red Cross, has scheduled the 7th annual blood drive in memory of Steven Gacek for Sunday, Aug. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information or to make an appointment, call Kathy Gacek at (860) 829-2704 or 1800 GIVE LIFE.
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Boy Scout Troop 44 recently camped for five days and canoed 50 miles of the Delaware River Water Gap. Pictured are: Jonathan Chicker, Joanne Chicker, Jonathan Zoccoli, Nick Zoccoli, Nick Zoccoli Sr., David Roccapriore, David Roccapriore Sr., Jared Hendrickson, Gregg Hendrickson, Woodrow Shattuck, Randy Shattuck, Raymond Cruz, Avery Lewandowski, and Michael Lisitano.
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Middle school students from Berlin were recognized recently as the state’s top scholar leaders at the 2009 Connecticut Association of Schools Scholar Leader banquet sponsored by the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association. The Connecticut Scholar Leaders Award is presented to one male and one female student in each middle school whose record of academic achievement and service have been exemplary, whose personal standards and accomplishments are a model for others and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline, honesty and courage. Pictured, from left, Scott Gray, Sports Commentator WTIC 1080; Pattie McKnight, McDonald’s Owner/Operator; Patti Kinney, keynote speaker; Emily Michaud and Ryan Marquis of McGee Middle School; Dr. Mark McQuillan, State of Connecticut Commissioner of Education.
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Berlin Legion baseball team wins state title
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BHS Continued from page 9 ends. I became an UpBeat (McGee) House Leader and a member of the Senior Board. I spent many hours volunteering for various UpBeat causes. Other avenues for service were also available: I became a Peer Mediator, and I co-chaired a Soldiers’ Collection both at school and at my parish, Sacred Heart Church. Boys State, offered by the American Legion, was a truly enlightening experience that I was fortunate to participate in. These experiences have broadened and enriched my life. Although I took a very rigorous course load, I have so many special memories of classes at Berlin High
School. For example, I will never forget the feeling of triumph we got in AP Biology during junior year. Mr. McNulty assigned our class a challenging DNA project. It seemed grueling at the time, but when Justin, Mateusz and I finished our 3-D model, it gave us an unbelievable sense of accomplishment! And we got a grade of 100! The class field trips like Salmon River Project O and the Newport/Boston/Concord/Sale m combination trip will not soon be forgotten. Although four years of midterms and finals are a bit of a blur now, and proms, homecomings and outings are now fond memories, I can honestly look back and say I wouldn’t have changed a thing. And so, here I am, a Berlin High School graduate. I have been positively
and profoundly impacted by my parents, my phenomenal friends, and the extraordinary group of teachers, coaches, volunteers and administrators that serve our Berlin youth. I credit the vast experiences that I have had here, with helping me to mature into the person that I have become. I am proud of the fact that I have racked up the most memorable 500 hours of community service since my freshman year. I consider myself fortunate to be attending a very competitive college in the fall. I’d like to close by saying that I hope that I make my parents and the many mentors that have so greatly influenced my life, proud. Thank you, everyone! (Jonathan Mercier was the Senior Class President 2009 at Berlin High School.)
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Scholastic achievements Kas Colasanti, of Berlin, was nominated and selected by the McGee Middle School staff to represent the school for the third time at the National Young Leaders State conference, an association of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, in Boston this fall. She is the daughter of Rick and Monica Colasanti.
Marc Costa of Kensington received a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hartford. He is employed as a Senior Financial Consultant at The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Post 68: Best in the state Marzi, Bordonaro pitch Berlin to title
‘Great’ team got the job done
By Nick Carroll Sports Editor
The Legion state championship by Berlin is the culmination of a long history of baseball excellence in the town of Berlin. Leo Veleas, the Berlin High coach, has won five state high school titles and when the CIAC allowed high school coaches to coach Legion — and we still have no idea why the CIAC stuck its nose into this one — he took Berlin Legion teams deep into the state tournament. But until 2002, the most prestigious state championship of all amateur baseball eluded Berlin. Now Berlin Legion, and Coach Rob Manzo, have two state titles to their credit. Manzo had a tough job this summer. He was expected to win the Zone 3 crown and expected to do well in the state tournament. It is often harder to win when there are high expectations. That he did what he did is testament to his ability to motivate and inspire. It didn’t hurt that he has great talent. But baseball talent in Berlin is a given. Berlin has dominated Zone 3 for a long time. Once upon a time, Middletown was the power. But the State Legion’s adoption of a different recruitment plan — a plan really designed for large cities — hurt Middletown. It took away Xavier High from Middletown and required Xavier kids, who used to be able to choose either Middletown or their home town team, to play with their home town teams.
The high school team fell short of a state title this spring, but the Berlin Baseball juggernaut would not be denied a state crown for long. Tournament MVP Anthony Marzi threw seven strong innings and Mark Bordonaro earned the save, as Berlin Post 68 topped Milford, 2-1, to capture the American Legion state championship Saturday evening at Muzzy Field in Bristol. “I’m really excited for the team, and the guys who have been in the program the last three years. They’ve come a long way,” Berlin manager Rob Manzo said. “It’s great for them to go out a winner.” Marzi, 6-0 on the season, scattered five hits, allowed one run, and struck out seven in the title game. Bordonaro threw two hitless innings to seal the deal. Marzi, Bordonaro and several of their Post 68 teammates led Berlin High School to the CIAC Class L finals this year, only to lose to Branford, 4-2. Bordonaro indicated that the American Legion state title helps ease the pain of that tough loss back in June. “Clearly, we wish we had both championships,” he said. “But it’s better to have one than none.” Bordonaro was masterful on the mound throughout the Legion tournament. The Fairfield University-bound hurler registered two wins and three saves during Berlin’s six-game run. Often overshadowed by Marzi and staff ace Matt Carasiti, Bordonaro was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Pitcher. “It feels like my hard work paid off,” he said. Post 68 had a chance to earn the state crown Saturday after-
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By Jim Bransfield Special to The Citizen
Photos by Matt Leidemer
Berlin Post 68 claimed the American Legion state championship Saturday at Muzzy Field in Bristol. Pictured above: Tournament MVP Anthony Marzi pitched Berlin past Milford in the title game. Below: Pitcher-catcher tandem, cousins Matt Carasiti, left, and Chris Morin, pose with the state championship hardware. Morin holds his all-tournament team plaque, as well. Joining him on the all-tournament team were teammates Mark Bordonaro, Jake Matuszak and Joe Balowski. Bordonaro was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Pitcher.
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Champs Continued from page 19 noon, but fell to Milford, 2-1. Because, up to that point, Berlin had been undefeated in the double-elimination style tournament, and Milford had one loss, a deciding game was in order. In the evening matchup, Post 68 plated both its runs in the third inning. Zach Parsons drove in Jake Matuszak. Chris Allen scored Pat Dornfried. Milford got its only run in the sixth. In Game 1, with Bordonaro on the mound, Milford pulled off a suicide squeeze bunt in the ninth to win it. In the rematch, Bordonaro put Milford batters down in order in the ninth. “I had to redeem myself a little bit,” Bordonaro said. “He really wanted the ball before the game even started,” Manzo said of Bordonaro. “He
was fantastic.” Manzo praised Marzi’s work, as well. “He pounded the strike zone. He kept them off-balance. He did a really, really nice job.”
Chris Morin completed the battery. Morin caught all 18 innings on that hot day. “Defensively, overall, we were really, really solid,” Manzo said. Post 68 now has two state championships to its credit. The first title came in 2002. “I think, for now, we have to be considered one of the top five programs in the state; which feels pretty good” said Manzo. “We’re enjoying this right now.” With the state title, Berlin (295) earned a spot in the Northeast Regional tournament in New Hampshire. The locals are slated to face host Manchester today, Aug. 6. Aluminum bats are allowed from here on out. The survivor of the Northeast Regional earns a spot in the American Legion World Series in North Dakota. Bordonaro indicated that Post 68 is in it to win it. “Knowing our coaches and our team, we’re not happy just to have made it this far,” he said. “We’re striving for North Dakota. We’re going to go all out.” Manzo seconded that. “We’re going up there, so why not win,” he said. “We’re not going up there for a little vacation.”
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Berlin Post 68’s Jake Matuszak slides safely into home Saturday evening at Muzzy Field. Berlin went on to defeat Milford, 2-1, to earn the American Legion state title. This week, the Connecticut champs begin play in the Northeast Regional tournament in New Hampshire.
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Since the overwhelming majority of Xavier students don’t live in Middletown, many players who might have played for Post 75, ended up scattered all over the state. Middletown’s loss is Berlin’s gain. Manzo has a wonderful pitching staff. Matt Carasiti, Anthony Marzi, Joe Balowski, Mark Bordonaro and Taylor Anderson make up a staff that is the envy of every Legion coach in the state. But more than that, Berlin plays sound fundamental baseball. Much of that is attributed to Veleas, who has no patience with mental mistakes. Veleas — and Manzo — are believers in fundamentals: throw to the right base, run the bases with intelligence, know how to drop down a bunt, know how to hit behind the runner, and make 1099131
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of these players, give all kinds of credit to Manzo and pitching coach Cory Carlson for this singular achievement. These guys, both of whom have extensive high school and college coaching experience (Carlson is the coach at Northwest Catholic and Manzo assists at Wesleyan University) are very good at what they do. And it’s important to remember that there is no in-
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stitution like a high school, with its rules and structure and organization, behind Manzo. In summer ball, it’s all about the coach, all the time. If a coach can get kids to play in the summer, he’s a very good coach. The Berlin kids play and play hard. And do they ever play. Berlin won close game after close game in the tournament. Good teams win 8-3 games. Great teams win 2-1 games, 4-3 games, extra inning games. Berlin won those kinds of games. That makes them great. Not good, great. Now, it’s on to the Northeast Regional in Manchester, N.H., a truly great Legion town. And with Berlin’s pitching, it’s not a stretch to see Manzo’s crew in Fargo, N.D. for the Legion World Series. The adventure Berlin is about to embark on is the stuff of dreams. And dreams can, indeed, come true.
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What’s Up Under the Sea? Will you be visiting Washington, D.C., this summer? Many families head to our nation’s capital for summer vacations. Washington might not seem like a likely place to learn more about Earth’s oceans. But a new exhibit there takes us into the deep waters of the sea to find out what scientists are learning about this mysterious part of our world. This week, The Mini Page explores the Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. This new exhibit is a project created by the museum and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
One ocean Developers of the Sant Ocean Hall started out with one main idea: “The ocean is a global system essential to all life, including yours.� If you look at a globe, you can see what they mean. Our planet really has just one large ocean, with different basins, or depressions in the surface of the Earth where water gathers. The massive ocean makes our planet habitable — a place where we can live.
A full-scale model of a North Atlantic right whale hangs in Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. At 45 feet, it is an exact replica of Phoenix, a real actual whale that exists in the wild today.
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You may not live near the ocean. But even if the ocean is thousands of miles away, you still need it to live. s !LL THE WATER YOU DRINK OR USE FOR bathing or cooking was once a part of the ocean and will be a part of the ocean again. s 4AKE TWO DEEP BREATHS 9OU CAN thank the ocean for one of them. The ocean produces at least half of the oxygen we need to breathe. s 4HE OCEAN NEVER STOPS MOVING 4HE circulation, or movement, of water around the planet affects our climate and changes our weather patterns.
Visitors might be surprised to find that there is only one tank of water in Sant Ocean Hall. (It holds living coral reefs and many other species.) The hall is in an old building, so it was not possible to build many large tanks for water. Instead, the designers used computers, film and other moving images to make visitors feel like they’re underwater. The Sant Ocean Hall features 674 specimens and models that help visitors learn more about how the ocean helps us and how we are affecting the ocean.
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Scientists have decided on five critical, or important, issues affecting our oceans.
Habitat transformation Most people in the world live within 50 miles of a coastline. Humans have homes, hotels, factories, agriculture and places to have fun near these coastlines. But all that building transforms, or changes, the ocean. For example, the Sant Ocean Hall displays show how we’ve pumped sand in to make bigger beach areas and changed the shape of the coastline.
Not enough fish People in the United States and all around the world love to eat fish. But we are taking fish out of the sea faster than they can reproduce. This means some species are disappearing. In the exhibit, visitors can use an interactive display to figure out ways to better manage commercial, or business, fishing.
To conserve fish numbers, visitors might choose to limit the number of fishing boats that can work in one area, or restrict the methods fishermen can use for harvesting.
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Invasive species Animals and plants that once lived in one area of the ocean are now being moved to other areas. For example, a ship might take on water for ballast* in a port in Europe and sail to the United States. When it gets to the East Coast, it unloads its ballast into the ocean — along with plants and animals that rode across the ocean in the ballast tanks. This introduces new species to a balanced ecosystem. These “alien” newcomers may take over.
Pollution Each of us affects the ocean every day. For instance, your family might put fertilizer or bug killer on the lawn. When it rains, those chemicals wash down the drain and run to a river. The river runs to the ocean, and the chemicals end up in the ocean. These chemicals might kill animals or change the oxygen level in the water.
Climate change At the Sant Ocean Hall, visitors can choose different ways to improve their own effects on the climate. They can also see how polar bears are affected as arctic ice melts, reducing the bears’ hunting grounds. The Mini Page thanks Michele Urie, Jill Johnson and Elizabeth Ban with Sant Ocean Hall, and NOAA for help with this issue.
*Ballast is something a ship takes on to make it heavier when it is not carrying cargo.
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letes and a parent/guardian must attend the Fall Sports Meeting, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. at BHS-A Gym. Start times for fall sports are as follows: Football, Aug. 24, 4:30 p.m., BHS; cross country, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. to noon, BHS; women’s soccer, Aug. 29, 9 to 11 a.m./3 to 5 p.m., Sage Park; swimming, Aug. 29, TBA; volleyball, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., BHS-A Gym; men’s soccer, Aug. 29, 8 to 10 a.m./2 to 4 p.m., Sage Park; cheerleading, Aug. 17, 9 to 11 a.m., BHS; Unified soccer, Sept. 14, 2:45 to 4 p.m., BHS.
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FORD TAURUS 1998- 85,000 miles, new trans, new brakes & tires. Maroon, 4 dr. Great shape! $2500 or best offer. call (203) 213-3077 FORD TAURUS 2000 $3,488. Finance with $1,288 plus tax & reg down. Pay $50/week for 44 weeks. No credit check. Buy Here, Pay Here! 203-269-1106 Dealer.
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$2995 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Run it for a week FREE OF CHARGE in the Record-Journal
FOUND Grey Cat with white front paws and white back socks. Droopy left ear. Very friendly. Found vicinity of Lake Beseck, Middlefield. Owner may call (860) 941-8016.
SPECIAL NOTICES
$3,450 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
Olds Cutlass Supreme 1996 $1,395 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
AUTOMOBILES WANTED
CASH And/Or Tax deduction for your vehicle. Call
The Jewish Childrens Fund
1-800-527-3863
Free Towing! NISSAN Versa SL 2007 silver/ grey inter 4dr auto 4cy 39miles p/g sunroof bluetooth 6cd keyless ent. Exc cond. Low mil. 20K $10,900. 203-440-1416 or 203-631-0484 ROBERTS CHRYSLER DODGE Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles. 120 So. Broad St, Meriden, CT 203-235-1111
SATURN 2000 $2,295 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. SATURN 2002. 4 DOOR, AT, AIR, 77K. $3350. PLYMOUTH Sundance 1991 58k orig., like new. $1650. BUICK 2001 - Loaded, excellent, $2950. ( 203) 213-1142
Toyota Corolla 1991 $1,195 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.
HARLEY 2002 Dyna Wide Gld Drag Bars, Revtec Pipes, Hyper Charger Luxury Blue and Diamond Ice. Only 6,500 miles. $12,500 OBO. 203-631-6173 HONDA VTX 1300, 2004, excellent condition, extremely low miles, many accessories. $5700. (860) 628-4354 QUADS- 2- new 2007 150 cc quads for kids, under 8 hours of use. 1 2002 350 cc Warrior, fair to good cond. All 3 for $3000 or BO. Scott 203-623-2941 WANTED: Beast Rider medium dog seat with medium K-Noggles, used. Must be excellent condition & reasonably priced. Must include harness. Call (203) 235-2736
AUTO PARTS
TRUCKS & VANS
DODGE Pick Up 1990 With Plow $3,100 Can be seen at G.T. Tire 155 Colony Street, Meriden Mon-Fri 8am-4pm FORD FREESTAR SE 2004- Beige, loaded, 1 owner, 6 cylinder, 3.0L. Mint condition. $6800. 203-2356694 leave message. TRUCK Box white plastic across bed w/locks. $25. Call (203) 238-4412
3 USED BRIDGESTONE 215 50 17 Tires $25. Call 860-224-7209
CAMPER & TRAILERS
TRAVEL CAMPER- Jayco 2004 Jayflight 27’ bunk house. Excellent. Like new condition. Sleeps 6. Queen bed. Must see! $10,000. Call (860) 349-0686
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Thursday, August 6, 2009 — The Berlin Citizen FURNITURE & APPLIANCES BOYS BR set, best offer. Cabinet for home entertainment center, best offer. Queen size headboard, free. Brocade drapes, 2 sets, best offer. (203) 639-1177 COFFEE Table with Solid State Turntable built in. $35. Call 860-276-9657 COMPLETE Full size blonde mahogany bedroom set. $100. (203) 238-3836 COMPUTER Desk. $20. Good condition. (203) 269-6729 mornings. COUCH & chair blue 100.00. Kitchen table 4 chairs 125.00. Kenmore wall unit A/C 13,000 BTU 1 yr old $200.00. Call 978-235-8844 DESK & CHAIR, Black metal 52”,5 drawers asking $35.00 203-237-7174 DESKS-Two matching student desks. Lift-up tops, drawers. Light color finish. Good cond. $10/ea. Call 203-715-7975 DINING ROOM Set- BroyhillCountry Style. Table, 8 Chairs, Lit Hutch, Server and Custom Table Pads Exc. Condition- Asking $975. 203-265-1197 ELEPHANT (base)Coffee Table w/oval glass top - great cond $50. 203-294-1872 ENT CENTER-solid oak, doors on top, (3) doors on bottom, glass & center door, 2 shelves, 2yrs old. Exc cond! Paid $900/new. Asking $500. 860-620-9574 ENTERTAINMENT center, solid oak with lights and drawers. $100. Call 860-621-7145
FREE: Mauve colored leather couch/entertainment center. Call 203-284-8553
HUGE August Sale at
“Stuff” Estate Liquidations. All Hutches (15) $99 All Entertainment Centers $99 Everything else 1/3 off. Bedroom, livingroom, diningroom, more. 1121423
203-774-4830
BOATS & MOTORS 16’ GLASSTRON Seats 6, 65 horse Evinrude, trailer, extra clean. Runs perfect. Tonneau covers. $3950. (203) 213-1142 SEA HUNT 20Ft Center Console 2004. 140HP, 4 Stroke Johnson with trailer, In Mint Condition. Great Fishing Boat! $20,000. Please Call 203-265-0466
PETS & LIVESTOCK ADORABLE kittens. Free to a loving home. Call 203-910-8721 or 860-921-6683
AME R I CAN YE L LO W L AB Pedigree with papers, all shots, neutered, $800. (860) 829-2925 BLK LAB 13 yr old mix; 5 yr old AKC yellow lab; Go together. Free. 860-349-1795 BOXER PUPS for sale. Raised with children. 3 Brindle, all female. Ready to go. $600. Call (860) 919-5575 BULLDOGS, Schnoodles, Chihuahuas, Chiapoos, Labs, Pugs, Puggles, Boston Terrier. $150+ Call 860-930-4001
PETS & LIVESTOCK BUNNY FOR SALE!!! Mini Lop (8 weeks old). $25. Call (860) 342-3522 FREE KITTEN. Black & white, short hair, loveable. Call 860276-9515. FREE to good home - 2 adult female cats. Spayed. Looking for good home together or separate. Child in home severely allergic. Call 203-241-8768 & please leave a message. FREE- Chickens. 1 Egg laying hen & 1 rooster. These are pets and must go together. Call (860) 349-1020 HORSE BOARD Wallingford. Geldings only. Self care to full care. Individual turn out. Call (203) 294-9313 LOVEBIRD w/ cage & food. 5 years old. $60. 203-687-9786 NUBIAN GOAT, 3 yrs old, needs medical attention, free to good home. 860-349-1795 PUG PUPPIES - Purebred 1st shots. Parents on premises. Very lovable. Home raised. $850. 203-213-5189
PETS & LIVESTOCK RAGDOLL KITTENS- Blue eyed beauties, rabbit-like fur, TICA registered. SBT. Vet checked. 1st shots. Taking deposits. $550. Please call 860-329-9893
LAWN & GARDEN LAWN MOWER Side discharge. Runs excellent. $40 firm. Call (203) 237-1540 LAWNMOWER-3.5h.p. b&s, 20”, side discharge. $75. Call (203)630-1087
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP & TOOLS 48” WIDE lattice top PVC Vinyl gate. $90. (860) 747-4604 or 860-302-0917
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 6’ SOFA by Lexington, pastel floral, 41” Matching Mauve Accent Chair, 3 pc Shaker Table Set, 10x12 Oriental Rug. All in great condition. (860) 351-5278
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
6 Piece Ivory w/Gold Trim Bedroom Set with Queen Sized Mattress and Boxspring - Used but in very good condition. Paid $1000 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. 11 Piece Patio Set - Ivory with Ivy pattern, neutral in color. Excellent Condition! Paid $500 asking $425. Serious inquiries only. Charbroil BBQ Grill with Side Burner - Used a few times but in great condition! Cooking Utensils (stainless steel), Scrubber, cover and propane tank included. Paid $600 asking $500. Serious inquiries only. Must pick up all items. Contact Cynthia at 203-537-1168. All calls will be returned. BEDROOM SET - 4pc Queen size, great cond, + box spring, mattress, Armoire, dresser & night stand. Asking $700. 203265-7106
KITCHEN TABLE- Glass top, 35” square, 4 chairs, brass & black. $95. Wood bookcase, 72”(H) 30”(W) 13”(D). Double doors on bottom. Perfect condition. $50. (203) 265-7763 MAGIC CHEF Dryer, Super Capacity. And GE Profile Electric Washing Machine. Easy Touch Push Button Wash. $450 for both or best offer. Porcelain Lamp $120. (203) 886-9811 MAPLE Rocking chair. Good condition. $20. (203) 269-6265
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves CLEAN Will Deliver (203) 284-8986 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 2 CRANKOUT casement vinal windows-22x38. Exc. condition. $90. Call 203-2383250
(20) BARBIE Dolls, $20 Toy box on wheels, canvas cover, $20. Call 860-828-6433 50 CLASSIC horror DVD’s. Most of the DVDs never opened. $80. Call 203-634-9336 ADVERTISE your product or service nationwide or by region in up to 12 million households in North America’s best suburbs! Place your classified ad in over 1000 suburban newspapers just like this one. Call Classified Avenue at 888-4862466 or go to: www.classifiedavenue.net CARSEAT- Infant/toddler deluxe model Century Encore. Used once. $75. (860) 621-2959 w/box CHINA Closet, 6’, walnut storage. Asking $100. Call 203-237-7174 CONFERENCE TABLE Rnd 54” oak top, black metal base. $99. Call 203-271-0350 DEHUMIDIFIER Emerson Quiet Cool, Used very little. $25. Call 203-237-7070 DISHES, Enoch Wedgewood (Tunstall) LTD, Blue Heritage pattern, hand graving under glaze, $70. Leaf net pool cover for 24” round above ground pool $60. (860) 621-2928 DRAFTING SET- New scales, 12” & 18”, table 21x26. $45. (203) 440-3919 FREE (2) boxes of misc books. Call 203-235-4734 FREE Four(4)six-panel doors, painted white. Call 203-284-8553. FREE Patio Chair Cushions. Call for details. (203) 630-1866 FREE- Lawn mower and 3 TVs. Call (203) 235-8278 for info. GRINDER Stanley Heavy Duty Industrial on 3 foot stand. $50. (203) 269-2107 HIGH chair, Graco white baby high chair. $15 203-671-9297 JIM CALHOUN Basketball training video. VHS. Sealed copy. Ages 8-16. $10. (860) 747-0329
JOGGING stroller, $20. Stroller, $15. Call 860-828-6433
NEVER USED Lazy Boy love seat, two pillows and arm covers. $50. (860) 628-0265 NEW QUEEN Mattress set in original plastic. $240.00 Call 860 584-5298 STORAGE Cabinet-Wood, 36”H, 20”D. 45”W. Wheels. Great for bsmt/garage. $40. 203-235-3794 TODDLER BED “DORA” With Mattress. $20.00 Call 860-621-5511 WASHER Kenmore 90 Series. Heavy Duty. Excellent conditon. $100. (203) 630-3144
LAMINATING Service. Let us help you preserve your most precious moments. From $2.50 to $4.50 per piece. Call 203238-1953 for info. NICE GIFT! Two Dollar Bills 1976 series 4/for $16. Mint cond. 203-238-0440 PICASSO large framed print Asking $25. Call 203-237-0912 RED walker for the eldery Like new $90/B.O. Call 203-886-6957
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE REFRIGERATOR, Hotpoint, 20.6 cubic feet. Also, Proform Exercise Bike, like new. For details please call 203-237-1148
ROUND 54" metal patio table w/glass top and 4 chairs. Very good cond-Only $75. Standard size LP gas grill and tank $20 Middletown 860-704-0851 ROUND Redwood picnic table with 4 benches. $50. Call (860)877-5576
WHITE wicker plant stand with galvanized tin liner. Beautiful condition. Can hold several plants. $50. 203-265-3427
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH 100 GOLF Balls Used Condition. All For$10. Call 203-265-592 26” ROADMASTER 18 spd boys mtn bike. VG condition. $75.00 Call 203-237-3121 GOLF Balls. $4 per dozen. Last call. All brands. 860-632-8666 GOLF clubs match set & cart and more. $85 firm. Call 860-747-5363 LIFETIME Quick Adjust Portable Basketball system. $75. Call 203-294-0766
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION. 1 Session only, $100. Group discount available! Call for next class 203-415-1144
TUB transfer chair/shower seat. Still w/tags. Never used. $65 KENMORE Hepa room air cleaner Hardly used. $30. 203-235-4734 WEIGHT-LIFTING BELT-SCHIEK (SMALL): $20.00 CALL 203535-4500
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES PLAYBOY MAGAZINES back to 1979, under dealer prices. Vinyl records 50s, 60s,70s, 80s. 45s, 33s, 1000+ records. under dealer prices. Call 203-235-0034
SWORDS DAGGERS Flags, Helmets, Fighting Knives, Bayonets, Medals, etc.
203-238-3308 JEWELRY NAPIER & Costume jewelry. Eight pieces to choose from. 25 cents - $5. (203) 269-9195
SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS CARTRIDGE Pool filter for use w powder complete $100; will sell motor for $75. (203) 639-9545 POOL PUMP. Laguna Proline Filter. $99 Call 860-747-4516. THERMO Spa Green Pearl Concord Elite 5-6 person Excellent Used from March New when bought (divorce) pickup $5,000 Cash Call 203-440-3814 Sarah
COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPUTER Printer. Canon Pixma photo printer; unopened box. $85. 203-288-8790 after 6pm FREE Computer with games. Call 860-349-9553
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COMPUTERS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT
CT & FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING LAW
WINDOWS 98 computer, complete $50 call 203 269 7802
ELECTRONICS PANASONIC 39” HD flatscreen Projection TV. Needs new projector bulb. FREE - Call (203) 265-3498 evenings. TEXAS Instruments, 3 calculators, TI-83 plus, TI-34 II, TI-36x solar. $50. 860-828-6139
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, china, glass, furniture, 50’s items, whole estates.
203-238-3499
2ND GENERATION BUYS clocks, silverware, paintings, glass, china, old dolls, jewelry, pottery, toys, Meriden items. 203-639-1002
$ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 South Orchard St. Wallingford. Mon-Sat. 9:30-4:30.
203-284-3786 ANTIQUES WANTED - 1 Item or an Estate. Estate sale service provided. Seeking: Meridenmade items, lamps, paintings. Call Todd Shamock 203-237-3025
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, revised March 12, 1989, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or familial status or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination; and is also subject to the State of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 46a64c which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, or physical or mental disability, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate or for the sale or rental of residential property which is in violation of these laws.
HOUSES FOR RENT DURHAM 2 & 3BR Houses for rent. No pets. $850-$1100. Security + utilities. Call for details (860) 349-9114
Cash Paid For All Types of COSTUME JEWELRY 203-530-8109
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Silverplate, Glass, Furn, music instruments, china, art, collectibles. 1 item to estate.
203-235-8431 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: Beast Rider medium dog seat with medium K-Noggles, used. Must be excellent condition & reasonably priced. Must include harness. Call (203) 235-2736
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS DRUM 14” floor tom-tom, silver/blue. Only $100. Call 203634-0809 FREE upright piano (Kingsbury) You move it. Call 203-634-3567.
MERIDEN 3BR, unfurnished. Charming. 1-yr lease. Washer/dryer. Off-street parking. 41 Bellevue St. 203-500-3332 Available next month. Private patio. Recently remodeled! $1,700 MERIDEN Extended Raised Ranch 3-4 BRs, 2 baths, Fam rm w/Fireplace. 2 car garage. Huge, private yard, end of cul-de-sac. Exc condition. 203-868- 5908 WALLINGFORD-3BR, 1 bath, off-st parking. 1st flr laundry rm. No pets/smoking. $1200/mo. Call 203-444-5722
CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT
MERIDEN Crown Village 1 BR, 3rd flr. Heat & HW incl. $775/mo. Sec & refs. No pets. Call Andrea, Maier Property Management (203) 235-1000 MERIDEN Eastgate Commons 2 BR, completely remodeled. $750/month. 2 months security. (203) 605-8591 MERIDEN-1BR condo. $800/mo + 1 mo sec dep. Heat & HW incld. No pets. Good refs required. Contact Ashley 203715-4723 WALLINGFORD - Clean 1 & 2 BR condos. All redone, hdwd flrs. Hillside & Elm Garden. 2 mos. sec. No pets. (203) 804-0169 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 1 Bath, appliances, gas heat. $1200 per month. (203) 248-4730
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
WLFD- Judd Square- 1BR, No pets. $730. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904 WLFD- Judd Square- 2BR, access to courtyard. No pets. $950. Call Quality Realty, LLC 203-949-1904
APARTMENTS FOR RENT BERLIN- 1BR, heat & HW incl. All appls. Enclosed porch. Large yard. $800/mo. (860) 828-8114 CHESHIRE Quiet country setting near Rte 10 (Minutes from I-691) 1 BR $850, 2 BR $950 both including h/hw. Sec & Ref. No pets. Call Debbie at 860-398-5425 CHESHIRE: Beautiful 1 & 2 BRs near town center. Modern, fully appl’d kit & bath, wood flrs, patio overlooking estate-like grounds. On-site mgmt. Laundry. Parking. No pets. Dakis Realty 203-2450101 Nicki.Dakis@snet.net
HOME SWEET HOMES Offers Meriden - Studio/1BR apts From $650. Heat & HW incl. + sec. Avail. immed! 203-938-3789 MER. FURNISHED apts + rms: ALL Incl Heat, Elec, HW. Ground fl furn studio, $170/wk+sec. RMs $130/wk+sec. 203- 630-3823 www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 2BR, 1ST FL-$750. 3BR, 2ND FL-$850. 1 1/2 Mth Sec. No Pets. No Utils. 187 Crown St. Call 646 713-4933 MERIDEN - 3BR, 2nd floor, Clean & spacious apt. Section 8 approved. No pets. First & last month security, background check req’d. $1140/month. Call 203-715-5829 MERIDEN - 5 room, 2 Bedroom, 3rd floor, newly remodeled, off street parking, no pets, $800 plus utilities, references. 203671-9644 MERIDEN - 815 Broad Street Studio $575. HT/HW included No pets. 860-246-0613 MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN - Gale Avenue 2 BR 1.50 baths. 1st flr. $850. 2 BR, 3rd flr. $800/mo. utils incl. Clean, updated area. Both require 1 mo sec. No pets. 203- 634-1314
MERIDEN 1 or 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. (203) 239-7657 or 203-314-7300
MERIDEN 108 Maple Street 2 1/2 bdrm., 2nd flr, recently renovated. W/D hook-up in basement. $900/month including Heat/HW 888-520-6786 x101
MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd flr. 23 Meridian St. $800. Section 8 Approved. (860) 426-0658 Leave message. MERIDEN 2 BRs, 5 rms, 2nd flr, large kit, appliances, washer, dryer, enclosed sunporch, garage, many upgrades. No pets. Sec dep. $900. (860) 276-0552 MERIDEN 2-3BR, 1st flr, Spacious, nicely remodeled. Hdwd fls. Laundry rm., appls incld. Off street park. Sherman Ave. 203634-6550
Meriden 2BR $650 Sm Studio-$450/ Lg Studio $500 Fully renovated, secure bldg. HW incl. New appls, on site laundromat & off st parking. Close to train station. Sec 8 Approved. Property Max 203-843-8006 860 -305-4361 MERIDEN 2BR, 1 bath, quiet, 3rd Flr. Security/lease. $800/mo. Call (203)631-9614 Month-to-month. MERIDEN 2BR, 1ST FLOOR Clean. LR, DR. WD hookup. Fenced-in yard. No pets. $850 /mo. 2 mos sec. 203-464-3083 MERIDEN 3BR, 1 bath unfurnished. House Colony St. Available now. $1100. 203-675-7391
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN 306 Britannia Street 2 BR, 1.50 Bath Condo. $950. Call Alex 203-213-3162 or George 917-696-2869
MERIDEN 32 Cook Ave.
Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-2 BR, 1ST FLR No smoking. No pets. Security, references. $850. Available now! 203-215-9077 WLFD- Lge, spacious 5 rm, 2 BR apt, 2nd flr, freshly painted & updated. W/D hookup in bsmt. $1000/mo. + sec. No pets. (203) 284-3561 or 203-640-5249
Studio & 1 BR Apts. $600/Studio & $650+/1 BR New owners. Remodeled. Heat & Hot water incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 3rd fl furn studio, $700/mo + sec. Heat, HW, Elec incld. E. Side, very clean. Offst park. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm. www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN EFFICIENCIES - $650 1BRs - $750 2BRs - $850. Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Sec. guard. Laundry Rm. Off street parking. 203-630-2841
MERIDEN FULLY FURNISHED 1 BR, Living Room, Kitchen, Private Bath. $675 Security & lease required. Call 203-238-9772 MERIDEN Lrg 1BR & LR, kit. Newly remodeled, HW flrs. $675/mo. No pets. Avail now. 203-500-9080/203-235-5364 MERIDEN Newly remodeled lge spacious 2BR, 1 Bath, new kit, new flrs. Off st parking. $800. (203) 417-1675 MERIDEN- 1BR & 3BR units starting at $745. Some w/heat & HW incld. No pets. Sec dep & crdt ck req'd. MBI 860-347-6919. MERIDEN- 1BR Summer Special $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Offer expires August 31. Open House July 18, 10am-6pm. For info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 1BR w/small office, in very quiet building in S Meriden. New kitchen, off st. parking, w/d facilities on site. 860-301-8705 MERIDEN- 1BR w/small office, in very quiet building in S Meriden. New kitchen, off st. parking, w/d facilities on site. 860-301-8705 MERIDEN- 1BR, 1st flr & 3BR, 3rd flr. Off st parking. W/D hookup. Newly remodeled. No pets. Call (203) 641-8483 MERIDEN- 1st fl, 2BR, W/W appl’s. W/D hkup. Off st park, Nice yd, 2 decks. $750/mo. 2 mo sec. 203-634-9149 MERIDEN- 2BR, 1st flr, w/appls. Excellent condition. Off st. parking. No pets. $850 + sec. & utils. (860) 663-1229 MERIDEN- 3BR, huge, 1st flr. Hdwd floors. Stove, Fridge, Washer & Dryer incl. Section 8 approved. $1200. (203) 314-4964
MERIDEN- Renovated Apartments
2 BR - $750, $850 & $950 Heat & Hot Water Included Secure building. Off st. parking. Call 203-886-7016 MERIDEN- Spacious 2nd flr, 1BR apt. off st. parking. $650. 110 Colony St Leave message (860) 426-0658 MERIDEN-2BR, 2nd flr, new kit., Credit check/background check. $900/mo + 2mo sec. Call 203-630-0670 MERIDEN-Clean, quiet 1BR. $495/mo + utils. 1RM efficiecny, $395/mo + utils. On busline downtown. No pets. Sec & refs. Call 203-982-3042 MERIDEN. 1BR, stove & refrig, exc. cond. Ground flr. $650/mo. 203-238-1893 MIDDLEFIELD- Small 1BR cottage. Walking distance to Lake Beseck. Short term or long term. Pets negotiable. $850. (860) 349-7056
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin
WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR 2nd flr. Choate vic. Nice yard, off st parking. W/D hookup. $850 + sec. Available Sept 1st. 203-640-6308 WLFD-5Rms, 1st flr & 4Rms, 3rd flr w/appl’s. No off st-parking. No pets/smoking. 50 Washington St. $930 & $730/mo + utils. 203-915-5515 for appt
ROOMS FOR RENT
For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
Call Now!
(860) 828-3958 also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT MIDDLETOWN- 4 rm apt. Up & down. With heat. $850/mo. Call (860) 347-3753 PLAINVILLE 1BR units Starting at $515/month. One months security required. No pets. MBI 860-347-6919
SENIORS 62 PLUS More than a rental, a lifestyle • One BR SUITES • One & Two BR COTTAGES • Immediate Availability • Affordable monthly rates • No buy in • No lease • Pet friendly Call for appointment or info 203-237-8815 360 Broad Street, Meriden www.millercommunity.org
SOUTHINGTON 1 Bedroom Apt. Near I-84. Appliances. security deposit & references. No smoking. No pets. 860-620-7648 SOUTHINGTON- 1st flr, newly remodeled, 1-2BRs, w/d, c/a. Lg. deck, utils. included. Near 691 & 84. Avail. now (860) 426-0560
SUMMER BROOK APTS Newly Remodeled 1BR - $700, 2 BR - $835 & $865, 3BR - $1025 Incl. heat, HW, off st parking Income Guidelines Apply Applications can be obtained at 35CC Darling St. Southington 860-621-1700 EHO Financed by CHFA Creative Management & Realty Co., Inc. WLFD. 1 BR apts including heat & hw. Lease, sec, no pets. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101
APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD 1 BR, 2nd Floor. WD Hookup, Off Street Parking, Trash Pickup. No pets. $650 per month. Call (203) 269-5333 WALLINGFORD 1 BR. Judd Square. Availalbe August 1. No pets. $775 per month 2 mos security. (203) 269-9940 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse Apt. LR/DR Combo. W/D Hookup. Deck. Sec Dep $925 203-641-7010 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Townhouse end unit. Beautiful area, yard. Granite counters, DW. WD hookup, garage, porch. No pets. $1050/mo + sec. (203) 631-6057 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 3rd Floor. Appliances included. No pets. Must have good credit. $780. Call (860) 620-9658 WALLINGFORD Fair Street. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, quiet area, garage, patio. Christian Street, 3rd floor, 4 rooms, new hardwood floors. Please call 203868-1087 WALLINGFORD- 1BR, studio, kitchen. Stove & refrigerator included. Centrally located. $525. No pets. 2 mo security + refs. 203-265-0698 WALLINGFORD- 2BR, 1st flr, 5 rooms, central AC, W/D hookup, no smoking/pets. Credit check plus refs. $950 + utils. 203-376-2007 WALLINGFORD- 3BRS, 1 1/2 baths, private yard & off st. parking. $1300. No pets. No smoking. Call 203-265-1278 or 203-668-9024. WALLINGFORD- Spacious 3BR, 2 bathroom, 2nd & 3rd flr. Quiet, central location. $1025/mo. or best offer. No pets. (203) 676-7418 WALLINGFORD-1st fl, 2BR, 5 rm, EIK, new bath, HW fl, 2 porches, w/d hkup, off-st parking. Heat, HW & trash pickup incl. No pets/ smoking. $1250 203-464-1847
MERIDEN - Liberty St. Spacious room. Furnished or unfurnished. All utils. Parking. $140 weekly. Call 203-331-1416 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, utils,. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. www.Meridenrooms.com or call 203-630-3823 12pm-8pm MERIDEN Large Furnished Room in private home. All utilities including cable. Share kitchen & bath. 203-440-0825 MERIDEN. Room for rent, all util, share kit, bath & LR. Washer & dryer, off st parking. $150/week. 2 wks sec. (203) 605-8591
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333 PLANTSVILLE Male roommate to share private home, room furnished, $125 per week. 860628-2089
VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!! Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT WOW! CALL FOR THIS MONTH’S AMAZING MANAGER’S SPECIALS! Storage Space-Clean, well lit, fenced facility. 5’x10’-$58.29, 5’x15’-$68.89, 10’x10’-$94.33, 10’x15’-$116.59, 10’x20’$132.49, 10’x30’-$206.69. CALL (203) 250-1515 for details.
STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 1 unit avail at approx 1130sqft $1,000/mo w/o utils. Bathrm & storage rm. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860347-6919 MERIDEN Approx 900sqft, 5Rms + reception area & 2 baths, bsmt option extra. $1000/mo w/o utils. Near Gianni’s Restaurant. MBI 860-347-6919 WALLINGFORD- Center of town, great location. Ideal for retail business. Call Bob Sprafke (203) 444-3407
HOUSES FOR SALE FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 10 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800-FLA-LAND (3525263) Florida Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. RE Broker.
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WLFD East side, desired location RR. 3BR, 2bath, private entrance in-law apt. New windows, 1 car garage, level private lot. Close to all 3 levels of schools, easy access to 91. $319,900 Al Criscuolo 203-2655618
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROP.
HOUSES FOR SALE
WLFD Multi family near train station-2 family w/store front, easily converted to 3 family with ok from town of Wallingford. Separate utilities, corner lot. $199,900. Call Brian Miller (203) 265-5618
WALLINGFORD RT5 Mixed Use Building Fully remodeled inside & out Great rental income. Approval and plans in place for an additional 14 bay storage building for even more income Cash Cow! asking $499K Karl 203-623-3911
HELP WANTED CHILD PHOTOGRAPHERPUT A SMILE ON A CHILD’S FACE... and a memory in someone’s heart. If you enjoy working with children and have an interest in photography, we’ll train you to assist or take high quality school portraits. Paid training, benefits, fun working environment, seasonal work during the school year, early mornings. Please call 860-6283920 ext. 17
No experience necessary!
HELP WANTED CDI HEAD START serving the City of Meriden, CT is currently seeking applicants for the following Positions:
WLFD Looking for an affordable opportunity to live in Wallingford? Don’t miss this West side Ranch on almost half an acre. $182,900. Chuck (203) 265-5618
UNCONDITIONAL 45 DAY LISTING AGREEMENT You can cancel at anytime with no fees to you. I get paid when you get paid. AT CLOSING. Michelle Wininger, Realtor 860-707-5389
Education Services Manager Head Teacher Family Advocate Assistant Teacher Program Aide Applications and copies of job descriptions may be obtained by calling (203) 238-9166 or coming by the CDI HS Office at 398 Liberty St., Meriden. Closing Date for accepting applications is August 14, 2009. DRIVERS: School Bus - P/T. No Experience necessary/Will Train. 866-496-2726. Apply online at: durhamschoolservices.com
CHURCH SECRETARY Plantsville UCC part-time For appl. info, see www.plantsvilleucc.org or call: 860-628-5595. Appl. deadline 8/24.
DRIVER/RECEIVER P/T Driver/Receiver needed. Must have a Valid Connecticut license, clean driving record. Apply in person:
Lyman Products 475 Smith Street Middletown, CT 06457 HAIR DESIGNERS, Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Receptionist & Manager. FT/ PT. Call 203-507-5132
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Lovely homes, quiet streets, great neighborhoods. Free list with pictures 203-213-2543 Trish Nunez Odermatt 186 Center St Wallingford
WALLINGFORD Nearly 2 acres with street to street access. Great location lots of trees. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Move in ready. 941 N. Farms Rd. $314,000. Call for details 941-223-0213 Trish@MissionRealEstateCT.com MERIDEN -
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3 family. Fully rented. Lewis & West Main St. area. $205,000.
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Is your merchandise "blending in?" MERIDEN $169,900-7/3/1.5b Col. Many updates done; remod EIK, some newer windows, 1st fl laundry. Home features form DR, LR w/FP, FR in LL, enclosed porch & patio. Kathy (203) 235-3300
WLFD $675,000 “Magnificient view & privacy”. Cust Cape on 2AC, 4+BR, 3.1BTH. 9’ ceils, Crown molding, French drs galore! Granite, marble. Many more amenities! Must see! Mins to I91/I95, town, country club. Dee (203) 265-5618
WLFD Cute, immaculate & affordable! Freshly painted 6rm, 3BR, 1BA Cape, built in 1989, form DR opening to EIK, full bsmt, paved driveway. All for under 200K. Kathy 203-265-5618
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MERIDEN Houses for sale, rent or lease purchase. Visit our website at www.galleriahouses.com or call 203-671-2223 Galleria Real Estate
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: GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE MARKETPLACE!
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MERIDEN Awesome Condo, 5 rooms. Featuring 2BRs, kit, LR, family room in lower level, bath and a half. Beautifully landscaped park-like setting. Priced to sell at $159,900. For details, call Sue Farone (203) 235-3300
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HELP WANTED
COOK The Lyman Farm Middlefield CT, (1) temporary cook needed 8/15/09 to 11/1/09, cooking for a large and diverse group of employees. Must be knowledgeable in safe food handling and proper sanitation. Prepare and cooks food for all meals. Responsible to work out schedule with other staff to keep camp clean. Keep kitchen, dining and prep area clean and sanitized. Work with Camp Supervisor to plan and prepare weekly menu and meal times which may vary daily. Help unload trucks, do inventory, and store food safely upon delivery. One month of labor camp cook experience required. Must work daily hours set up by Camp Manager which require split shifts to accommodate all meal times. Work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. $10.86 hr. Report or send resumes to nearest local State workforce agency.
Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. a subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, the nation's largest steel producer and the world's largest recycler of scrap metal has open staffing positions for:
General Production NSCT is located in Wallingford, CT and offers competitive wages, excellent benefits and is an EEO employer. Individuals interested should log on to:
Nucor.com\careers\opportunities to complete a Willingness Questionnaire.
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Fire Inspector City of Meriden This is specialized inspection work enforcing fire prevention laws, ordinances, and rules; promoting the development and use of fire prevention methods. May be assigned to specialize in arson prevention and investigation. Work is preformed under the general direction of the Fire Marshal. Most routine inspectional and promotional work in the field is performed independently. Must be State Certified as a Fire Inspector/Fire Marshal as determined by the State of Connecticut. Send resumes to Personnel Dept., City Hall, 142 E. Main Street. Last date to apply is Friday, August 7, 2009. E.O.E. GYMNASTICS: Female balance beam coach for our competitive team. Evenings and possible Saturdays. Experience required! Call 203-270-8274 HAIRSTYLIST- 50% commission, guaranteed hourly rate. Paid vacation. Rte 10, Plainville. 860-747-9466
CNA/HHA NEW ENGLAND HOME CARE is seeking CNAs and Home Health Aides with a minimum of 6 months experience for a pediatric group home in Meriden. Previous experience in a group home with physically and emotionally challenged children preferred. All shifts available. Earn up to $12.00 per hour based on experience. Must have a current CT CNA certificate. To schedule an appointment to apply, please call:
ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED
COMPUTER SERVICES
DEBRIS removal of anykind. Demolition sheds, pools, etc. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
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MEDICAL CAREERS
Must have a working knowledge of safe work practices and have demonstrated safe work practices in the past, with a good safety record. Must have a desire to improve safety throughout the plant. Heavy Industrial electronics technician, a two-year associate degree in an electronics field a plus. Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, DC & AC motors, drives, and computers. Understands and can apply the safe working practices of NFPA 70E. Is a motivated self starter with a positive attitude and always a team player. Ability to interpret electrical and electronics schematics for repair, installation and maintenance of PLC controlled equipment. Have a good understanding of Mechanical and hydraulic systems. Position will work rotating 12 & 8 hr shifts.
This is a rotating shift position. A qualified individual must work all scheduled and non-scheduled (emergency) overtime, most weekends, holidays, and down days as scheduled. Those interested should log on to
Nucor.com\careers\opportunities to send resume and complete a questionnaire. HELP WANTED HAIRSTYLISTS/BARBERS PT/FT For Cheshire Salon. Benefits plus health. Call Kyle 860-416-4100 or 1-800-216-5979 INFINI-STAFF Has immediate openings for retail warehouse workers. Previous experience required. For more info please call 860-223-5100. LAWN Maintenance- FT Must have CT driver’s lic. Call Ron at Blossom View 203-272-2001 LAWNCARE- Experienced only should apply for mowing/fertilizing crew. Located in Cheshire area. Must have driver’s license. Call 203-469-6115
MODELS The Keen Agency is launching new models for ads in print, TV, commercial, etc. No exp necessary. All ages, types and sizes. Open Calls on Tues, Aug. 11th at 5pm & 7pm at The Crown Plaza, Cromwell. I-91 to Exit 21 570-586-2626 www.keen-models.com
HELP WANTED NAIL TECH who loves what they do. Experience with acrylics and gels. Professional environment with a friendly guest oriented atmosphere. High traffic, newly remodeled salon. Flexible schedule. Email nailcafe@comcast.net or call 203-687-7050 OFFICE CLEANING, 6 hrs/wk, Meriden. Flex hrs. $10/hr. Call Sandy (203) 237-9082 PARALEGAL/Legal SecretaryFT w/exc benefits. Exp’d in Title XIX & Estate planning. Must have exc word processing skills. Fax resume to 203-639-3569 PART TIME dental hygienist needed for Fridays. Please contact Karen (203) 235-5588 or fax resume to 203-630-3021 PART TIME dental hygienist needed for Fridays. Please contact Karen (203) 235-5588 or fax resume to 203-630-3021
or fax your resume to the HR Department 860-613-3777 or email to: employment@newenglandhomecare.com E/E/O/C/M/F/V/D Drug Screen/Criminal Background Check Required
Visit us on the web at NewEnglandHomeCare.com DENTAL ASSISTANT- PT, Outgoing, energetic individual needed for progressive office. Exp. preferred but will train qualified applicant. Fax resume to 203-686-0378.
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HELP WANTED PART-TIME Family Program Coordinator position. Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working within the framework of family drivencommunity based-social services. Knowledge of Southington’s community resources a plus. Pleaase send cover letter and resume to: Family Resource Center of Southington, 240 Main St, Southington, CT 06489 or southingtonfrc@yahoo.com CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES/C Filling 20 P ositions Immediately Owens Corning Nationwide Contractor. Specializing in storm restoration. $100k income poss. Will train. Jeremy 866-932-9739 aspencontractinginc.com THE CT Hospital Association seeks a Network Engineer to join our ChimeNet team. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of ChimeNet solutions based on client’s business, and technology needs. Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help in the design and install of internal and external based networks. Please go to www.cthosp.org for more information and/or submit resume via e-mail at: recruitment@chime.org. EOE LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.
VNS INC OF SO CT Is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions in the Meriden/Wallingford area:
● RN FT Case Managers ● OT and ST ● Home Health Aides & Homemakers
FREE ESTIMATES Garages, Attics, Basements, Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Senior discounts. 203-238-0106
203-494-1526
CAREER TRAINING & SCHOOLS ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.CenturaOnline.com HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!! Fast, Affordable, Accredited. FREE Brochure. Call NOW! 1-888-532-6546 ext 96 www.continentalacademy.com
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CONCRETE & CEMENT
One Man’s Junk REMOVAL. Free est. Call Ed.
ATTORNEYS
FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493
DECKS
Bankruptcy Free Consultation
Please fax your resume to 203-287-1203 Attn Tracy or email to thailey@vnssct.com
COMPUTER Set-up, Troubleshooting & repair. System cleanings and updates. Low rates. Call 860-770-4893 COMPUTER trouble? My Computer Works your personal Help Desk. Fast, safe and secure help 24/7 Sign up now get 6 months free back up. Call 888-375-8686
Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, Discrimination, Health Care Denials & General Law. There are Laws to Protect You When Your Rights are Violated. Free 30 Minute Consultation. David Seaver, Attorney and Counselor At Law. Your Advocate for Your Rights. Wallingford. 203-774-4925
CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033
DUMPSTERS 15 & 20 Yard Roll-Offs. $375 & $475- Home, Business or Job Site. We do clean-outs too! Empire Construction, LLC 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz
ELECTRICAL SERVICE T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
CARPENTRY
Home Doctor Tiny repairs-Major renovations Carpentry, plumbing, elec, painting. 42 yrs exp. 203-639-8389 CT #573358 REPAIRS Additions, Sunrooms, Finish Bsmnt, Decks & Porches 203-238-1449 #578107 Free est. www.marceljcharpentier.com
HOMETECH Carpentry, repairs. No job too small or large. Member BBB.
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 EXCAVATING BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Grading & Lawn renovations, Free estimates. #563661 . Call 203-237-9577 FOUNDATIONS For additions & garages. Excavating & drainage. Call Stepping Stones. 203-6313181 CT #604493
203-235-8180 CT Reg #564042
CHILD CARE
Marketplace (203) 238-1953
CURRENT OPENINGS avail. for infant, toddler & pre-school. Serving the community for 19 yrs. Member of Chamber of Commerce. Credit cards accepted. Ct Care 4 Kids accepted. Security cameras & secure entrances. Jumpin’ Beans Day School at 203-265-1544.
K & A ENTERPRISES
AREA’S Finest day care. Full & part time. Meals & snacks incl. Learning & music curriculum. Lic #22129. Call 203-269-5256.
Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
Offers complete excavation services, drainage, underground utilities. 50+ yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
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EXCAVATING GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
FENCING CORNERSTONE FENCE & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237-GATE CT Reg #601060 CENTRAL FENCE CO. offers a complete line of quality fences for home, industry and commercial applications. Vinyl, wood, chain link and orin metal. CT Reg #560247. Call 860-628-7745 or 860-620-3601
HOME IMPROVEMENTS CENTRAL CT HOME IMPROVEMENTS All types remodeling & repair. Interior/exterior, decks & more. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Licensed& insured. #0673083 203-213-0033 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
O’CONNOR ROOFING 203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521
GARAGE DOORS
A2Z GARAGE DOOR SERVICE Installation & Repairs CT #600415 203-235-9865
S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC All home improvements needs & masonry. Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Wlfd Cell-203-376-0355
GUTTERS KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
Fully insured & licensed Free estimates CT Reg. #573871
PLUMBING
ZK Construction ROOFING SPECIALISTS & SNOWPLOWING QUALITY, EXPERIENCE & AFFORDABILITY ● New Roofs ● Restoration Work ● All Types of Repairs ● Emergency Repairs
Ziggy Kacperski Berlin, CT 06037 Tel. 860-829-8212
LANDSCAPING
JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Pruning, Mowing, trimming, hedges. All lawn maint. Top quality work. Ins’d. Free est. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281 ROCKY CONSTRUCTION & MASONRY CO. All types of masonry, stone wall, sidewalks, area basements, chimneys, block & brick. Free estimate. (203) 768-3548 CT. Reg. #061808
HANDYPERSONS A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
SAVE $300
HEDGE TRIMMING
On Complete Bathroom Remodeling or Bath Liner Systems-installs over your old tub!
No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
CT Reg #606277. GIVE us a call, we do it ALL. Free est. 203-631-1325
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
800-890-8638 Ct Reg#569528 www.cthandiman.com
203-237-4124 an LLC co. HEATING & COOLING
Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. WWW.QLSLLC.COM CT Reg #620306 Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
LANDSCAPING
DON’T Sweat It this Summer! Call Duane, Plumbing, heating & cooling. Quality work. Low rates. 203-3798944 Lic. #0389224.
Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING
HEDGES
★★★★★★★★
A-1 QUALITY PAINTING Specializing in Wood/Aluminum siding. Low rates. Reg#533474. Call Dennis 203-630-0008 MIRKEL PAINTING Int./Ext. Popcorn ceilings. Interiors from $125 Exteriors from $899 CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
BILL RUDOLPH Landscaping Paver walkways & patios, retaining walls, landscape design, water features, planter bed renovations, drainage work backhoe work. Est 1972. Free est. #563661 (203) 237-9577
JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572
Plumbing & Piping Contractor Specializing in both small & large jobs. CT Reg #204060. John 203-284-9744 Phone/Fax Cell: 203-500-5224
POWER WASHING
203-272-4216
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
203-639-0231 Lic. & ins. Free est. Work performed by owner. CT Reg #602521
Shamock Roofing All types of remod. 30+ yrs exp. No $$ Down. CT Reg 523804. Ins
203-237-4124 an LLC co SIDING
BIG GREEN POWERWASHING SERVICE Residential, Commercial. Quality work done. Gutters cleaned at time of power wash. CT# 619909. Call Today. Call 203-715-2301 CA L L F O R AUG US T S P E CI AL S T H E P O W E R W A S H I NG K IN G S Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com
ROOFING
Gonzalez Construction Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling.
203-639-0032 Fully licensed/insured. CT Reg.# 577319
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions.
FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrms, additions. 203-237-0350. CT Reg. #516790
PRICKER REMOVAL RICK’S AFFORDABLE Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 11 yrs exp. 203-5304447.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR AD This newspaper makes every effort to avoid errors in advertisements. Each ad is carefully checked and proofread, but when you handle thousands of ads, mistakes do slip through. We ask therefore, that you check your ad on the FIRST day of publication. If you find an error, report it to the
203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790
ROOF CLEANING
Safety Pruning & Removals! Special storm season pricing Licensed Arborist. 75ft bucket Precise Tree
203-272-4216
O’CONNOR ROOFING A-1 Quality Powerwashing HOT WATER, LOW RATES
Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301 Driveways/parking lots/ concrete. Free estimates. 50+yrs exp. 203-237-5409 CT Reg #503554
PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159.
YARDLEY TREE SERVICE.com Fair, reasonable. Free estimates. Reg. Insured. 203-440-0402 or 860-595-4159
TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
203-269-0135
MASONRY
IN BUSINESS 28 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Srv. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775
Your Professional Roofer New Roofs, Reroofs, Tearoffs. We fix leaks too! CT Reg#565514 203-269-3559 www.EmpireLLC.biz
BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 860-681-3991
MOWING Clean-ups, Hedge Trimming & more. New clients always welcome. Comm /Res. Free est. Walter 203-619-2877
LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE
Empire Construction, LLC
HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch. BIG GREEN LANDSCAPING Full service lawn care: Landscape design, pavers, retaining walls, planting, weeding flower beds, mulch, new lawns, lot clearing, yard cleanup. CT#619909 203-715-2301
TREE SERVICES
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PAVING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS ROOF CLEANING Remove unwanted fungus, algae streaks, moss from your homes roof today. Fully lic’d & ins. CT Reg#0619909. 203-715-2301
203-235-1383
S & H MASONRY LLC StoneWalls*Steps*Chimneys Retaining Walls *FPs*Patios Walkways*Concrete Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell 203-376-0355
WE WEED GARDENS
RICK’S AFFORDABLE Comm/resid Mowing, bagging Spring clean-ups, hedge trim, brush, tree & pricker removal. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
Gonzalez Construction
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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, August 6, 2009
Library News Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
Author Visit The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has scheduled fiction author Elizabeth Flock for Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. Reserve a seat by calling (860) 828-7125 or email the library at illbpml@libraryconnection.info. Summer 2009 Bee Creative is the summer reading theme at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The summer reading program is part of the Governor’s Reading Challenge. Summer stories are
scheduled to Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. The halfhour program includes stories, films, flannel boards and fun. Children of all ages are welcome. No registration is needed. The story theme for Aug. 13 is Let’s go to the beach. Special summer programs Special summer programs scheduled at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library include: Berlin’s Top Chef for ages five to adult. Use a library cookbook to inspire an appetizer or dessert. Judging
is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25. Nutmeg and pizza is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Children in grades 4 to 6 are invited to discuss the 10 Nutmeg books. Registration is requested. YouTube Library Commercial Students in grades 6-12 are invited to create an online commercial advertising the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Winners will be announced Monday, Aug. 10. Grand Prize winner will receive $100; the runner-up will receive $50. For more information, and official rules,
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visit the library. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Top Chef Contest The library has scheduled an exciting cooking contest this summer! Choose a library cookbook, pick a recipe (an appetizer or a dessert), fill out an entry form before Thursday, Aug. 20 and bring your dish in to the library on Tuesday, Aug. 25. First place prizes are gift certificates to local restaurants. Runners’ up will receive a cookbook. For more information, visit the library. Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” book sale at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. The book sale is open Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most books are only $1. Teen summer reading Express Yourself at Your Library is the theme for Berlin-Peck Memorial’s 2009 Teen summer reading Program. All teens are invited to sign up throughout the summer. Read or listen to three books this summer and blog about them to receive a free drawstring sport pack. Adult summer reading Reading programs are not just for kids! The adult summer reading program is scheduled through Aug. 28.
Each time you read a book throughout the summer, come into the library and fill out an entry form. We are giving away prizes throughout the summer.
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Children’s Summer Reading program – Earn library loot, the more you read the more you earn, to be traded in for prizes at the end of the summer. Bring a board game and a friend on Friday afternoons for game day. For more information, call the library at (860) 828-3344. Hours Adult library hours: Monday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and Friday, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Children’s library hours: Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. On Wednesday mornings “Morning Storytime” is offered from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for pre-school children. It includes stories with fingerplay, songs, and a craft. An adult must attend the program with the children. On Wednesday evening children’s librarian, Martha Neault, invites you to “Twilight Tales”. Children are invited to attend every Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The children’s library is open on Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE TOWN MANAGER TOWN OF BERLIN
The Town of Berlin is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager. This is a full time, 35 hour per week position. Must possess at least a high school diploma and seven to ten years of directly related experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to exercise independent judgment; and, have experience and knowledge of computer software. Applications and a full job description are available at the Town Manager’s Office, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Applications will be accepted at the Town Manager’s Office, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037 until 4:00 p.m. on August 13, 2009. EOE