9-8-2011 Berlin Citizen by Ryan Millner

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Volume 15, Number 36

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At decade mark, 9/11 memorial provides a way to reflect

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By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

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Matt Zangari took this photo while flying over the Berlin Fair during the late 1990s, the last season helicopter rides were offered. Send your favorite fair photo to news@theberlincitizen.com and share your memories.

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Kensington Fire Rescue will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony this Sunday, Sept. 11, near the Farmington Avenue firehouse. This day marks 10 years since the attacks on the United States. Fire Chief Mark Lewandowski said the details are being finalized, but the time is set for 11 a.m. The crew will be setting up for the event in front of Matson Rug. The company is creating a memorial from steel beams it retrieved from a storage facility that houses relics from

the World Trade Towers. At this time, it is a temporary set-up as the final construction won’t take place until other projects underway in the area are completed. While this local 10th anniversary event is one way to connect and remember those who were lost that day, Lewandowski said it’s important, not just one particular passage, but “to remember every day, every year.” If residents are unable to make it to this event, they are welcome to stop by the fire house and view the memorial and reflect on it, Lewandowski said. “We invite anyone who’d like to, to come

down and stop in.” Lewandowski organized the retrieval of the beams and is overseeing plans for a permanent memorial outside the firehouse. He said he got involved in the project because “I just had to do what I think is right.” He talked about a unique memorial seen at fire houses in New York City. Each firehouse has a duty roster posted that lists the names of personnel who are the responders to a particular incident. The rosters from Sept. 11, 2001, are preserved in plexiglass at each station.

See more 9/11 coverage on page 15.

Lung cancer walk a natural for wife, daughter of victim By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Berlin resident Cher Williams and her daughter Tiffany will be walking in a Free to Breathe® event Sept. 18 in Glastonbury. They hope to get as many friends and neighbors as possible involved. Husband and father, John J. Williams, lost his fight with lung cancer last winter. He’d been diagnosed in 2009. He was well-known in town for his support of local sports, especially softball, which daughter Tiffany played at Berlin High School. “I’m behind this 100 percent,” said Cher Williams. The family had participated in American Cancer Society events, but when Tiffany found there was a local event, specific to lung cancer, her mother signed on immediately. “I was so thrilled when my daughter found this. I want to go

Tiffany Williams with her father John J. Williams shortly before he died.

for this and help find a cure for it — and stop kids from smoking and become more active in this.” Free to Breathe® unites lung cancer advocates, survivors and communities across the country to raise awareness and research funding to defeat lung cancer. The upcoming event was organized by two-time lung cancer survivor Judith Levi, of

Old Saybrook. Tiffany Williams said “My participation in this event means much more than any other walk I’ve done. It is so hard to find an event for lung cancer, and here is my chance to give my all to this one event. My plan is to talk to the volunteers and try to help coordinate another event, and another — what I want to do is make this more than a once a year thing.” Statistics from the National Lung Cancer Partnership state that: Lung cancer takes the lives of nearly 160,000 people annually — more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined; that approximately 2,640 people are diagnosed with lung cancer

in Connecticut each year; and that lung cancer takes the lives of approximately 1,760 people in Connecticut each year. Tiffany Williams said, “I want to bring more awareness to this cancer than there currently is. There isn’t enough. Lung cancer is the No.1 cancer killer in America. So why is there so little awareness and support? There is pretty close to none. I don’t want anyone to have to go through what my father had to. Here is my opportunity to help out and make a difference. Donate, join my team, create your own team, walk with me, or just read some information on lung cancer. Any awareness is better than none.” The Free to Breathe® event offers a 5K run/walk and a one mile walk and 100 percent of net proceeds will

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 8, 2011

Psychiatrist gets decision on license at Sept. 20 hearing Health board says Sternstein overprescribed drugs By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

The state’s Department of Public Health has suspended the license of a Berlin doctor and will return a verdict, on a wide range of what it calls dangerous practices, later this month. DPH claims that psychiatrist Gerson Sternstein (who also held a license as a doctor and surgeon) engaged in numerous illegal practices that includes: prescribing dangerous combinations of

drugs and excessive doses of opioids; failing to inform patients of risks in the medications they were taking; and continuing drugs even as patients exhibited signs of abuse. In one case, the DPH alleges the medical examiner found cause for death due to opiate toxicity, due to these practices. Altogether, 10 cases of patients under Sternstein’s care were cited for improper practices by the Connecticut Medical Examining Board. Sternstein, known as a pain-management specialist, practiced out of a Kensington office known as Paragon Behavioral Health LLC. The hearings in regards to

this matter have been concluded, according to a spokesperson for DPH. The Connecticut Medical Examining Board will be voting on final decision at its meeting on Sept. 20. DPH suspended Sternstein’s license in August 2010 based on its belief that he “represents a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety.” Richard Tynan, attorney for Sternstein, said that the charges were “very discouraging” to his client. He said Sternstein had been in practice over 20 years with no difficulties and no charges and was genuinely trying to help people. “In many cases these were

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patients other doctors didn’t want to care for,” Tynan said. “We presented a case that should have carried the day.” If there is an adverse decision, it’s likely his client will appeal, Tynan said. A document from the state’s Department of Correction, states that from July 2008 to August 2009, that Sternstein “wrote more persciptions than all of the YaleNew Haven Hospital. In fact, Dr. Sternstein was the No. 1 prescriber by number of presciptions in the state of Connecticut during that time period. He wrote 2,441,520 doses of medication to 1,496 patients. Yale-New Haven wrote 1,759,740 doses of medication to 20,689 patients. All of these documents support the pattern of reckless and possibly illegal behavior” in the “exceedingly large number of narcotics perscriptions he writes.” In 2006, Berlin Police Department issued a warrant for the arrest of a patient of Sternstein’s who allegedly sold prescription drugs to another party. Dr. Susan Ducate of the Medical Examination Board writes that “Dr. Sternstein believes patients should ‘shop’ for medication based

upon price and insurance coverage. He also indicated in more than one case that it is not his responsibility to coordinate care with dentists prescribing pain medications or other physicians prescribing controlled substances, which is not the community standard of care.” She also states that a toxicology review from Feb. 2, 2010, for a specific case agrees with the medical examiner’s finding of “death due to opiate toxicity” related to “potentially lethal doses of opiate medication perscribed by Sternstein. In the DPH statement of charges, the department outlines a number of ways in which it claims Sternstein’s documentation of patients treatment is inadequate such as: clinic notes are barely legible and extremely brief and do not indicate a physical exam; and rarely include a mental status exam or observation of the patient’s condition and behavior. In addition, DPH claims Sternstein prescribed potentially lethal doses of opiates without an assessment for suicide risk to a patient with See Hearing, page 9

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Old or new, it’s all there for you at the fair By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

Keeping the traditions and yet bringing in the latest and greatest is all part of the balancing act for the Lions Club as it brings its 63rd Annual Berlin Fair to the fairgrounds beginning Sept. 30. Fair president Diane Dornfried Jacobson said fairgoers like to re-visit their favorite food stands, commercial vendors, rides and agricultural exhibits. But they also want new thrills and this year, there will be plenty of them, she said. “We try to bring in new things, but it’s also important that visitors can find the things they want — things

that they’ve been able to find in the same place for years and years.” Jacobson learned that lesson during her 11 years as supervisor for the commercial vendors’ building. If someone wanted to buy a bonsai tree, he wanted to be able to walk straight to that exhibit. Jacobson also has served as third vicepresident of the fair, in charge of the family picnic and Christmas party. Last year, as second vicepresident, her job was primarily to follow the “first” around and learn the job of president. The fair is held the first weekend that has an October date in it, so this year it will be Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. As always, the event is held at the fairgrounds at Beckley Road. “Everybody’s coming back,” Jacobson said, of churches and civic organizations who run booths; using

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What is it? Math teacher picked for BHS assistant principal Amanda Gagnon, a math teacher at Berlin High School, has taken the job of assistant principal at the school. She fills a vacancy that occurred when James Sachs resigned to take a job as principal in the Waterford school district. The high school has two assistant principals; Janet Parlato is currently one of these. Gagnon and Parlato were department chairs before becoming assistant principal. They, along with recently hired Principal Francis Kennedy, comprise the BHS administrative team.

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The first person to send in a correct answer to last week’s “What is it?” photo is one of our frequent participants, June Norton of Kensington, who earns a high five! Norton responded that “This week’s ‘What is it photo’ is a stone situated in the Christian Lane Cemetery. Dedicated to the Founders of the Great Swamp Society first settlement in 1686. There are many famous names of Berlin people inscribed all around the stone. Some of the names listed are Seymour, Brandegee, Burnham, Norton, Peck, Hubbard, Hooker, Hart and Sage.” Another early correct response from Kathleen Vinci of Berlin, adds this note about the rock: “It is a fitting memorial attesting to the greatness of those men and women who sacrificed their comfort to move into the frontier wilderness to build the great land that we enjoy today.” Members of the Berlin Historical Society provided the following information about the rock, however, they were unable to list all the names carved on it: “There are 40 names on the boulder; these include a number of the early families who settled in various parts of town, including what is now New Britain. In 1900, Edward P. Dunham lived on Kensington Road (the property that is now 720 Kensington Road.) That may have been the rock’s original location, although Dunham was a prominent man who could have owned other property in town. “The Christian Lane cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Berlin or New Britain. Tradition says Richard Seymour gave the land, but later his son sold the ground to the Rev. William Burnham, who donated it as a last resting place for his people with the understanding it was not to be used for any other purpose and he was not to be taxed for a division fence.”

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age children need to be moderately to vigorously active for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. While increased focus on academic testing has prompted many organizations to focus their after school programming solely on academics, the alarming

rise in childhood obesity and the elimination of physical education at many schools, make it increasingly important for parents to strike a balance between academic enrichment and playful, recreational activities for their children before, during and after school. “YMCA programs do not emphasize academics exclusively at the expense of time spent socializing with peers and engaging in games and activities in the gym or on the playground,” said Leisa Hollerbach, Child Care Director. “Instead, we focus on developing the whole child through programs that support children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. YMCAs aim to build self-esteem through programs that focus on the abilities of youth rather than their shortcomings and provide

the tools they need to be happy and productive in life.” YMCA programs help youth develop communication, problem solving, negotiation and critical thinking skills that make learning easier. And, because YMCAs operate from a unique mission and focus on a holistic approach to children’s learning, YMCA programs are often better designed to attract and engage youth who are disenchanted with school, harder to reach or who do not excel in the traditional ways schools teach and measure learning outcomes. “Non-academic does not mean non-educational. Activities that strengthen, expand and provide real life context to information learned in the classroom are important to children’s learning,” said Leisa Hollerbach, child care director. “For example, soccer helps to

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Hearing Continued from page 2 a multiple risk factors. In a case involving a Berlin resident, DPH reports on the situation of a couple identified as SB and his wife PB, a patient. It claims that medical records lacked documentation for prescriptions written by Sternstein and filled by SB. These were for methadone, Xanax, and Abilify. From November 2008 to March 2009, SB paid nearly $30,000 cash for prescriptions for his own prescriptions for Fentora and Alprazolam, also written by Sternstein. This was in addition to other prescriptions paid by insurance. Berlin Police Department reports from June 2008 to October 2009 show that there were 22 calls to the police department, from this household, 20 of these with complaints that SB had fallen and could not get up. Six calls resulted in transport to the hospital for evaluation. SB was “often found on the floor, incontinent of urine, confused and disoriented to time, place and had taken numerous pain medications,” according to the report. In July 2009, police found that SB was on the floor and unable to get up and had taken 56 or 60 tablets of Xanax in the previous 10 days. The Hospital of Central Connecticut treated SB on various oc-

casions from March 2009 though July 2009, often through emergency room admissions. In the summer of 2009, he was admitted to Rocky Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for short-term rehabilitation and also to Hebrew Health Care. Discharge medications from both facilities list numerous prescriptions. In October 2009, police were called to the home because SB was on the floor and unresponsive. In this case SB was found dead, and rigor mortis had set in. Police found “a very large quantity of prescription drugs” in the kitchen; 23 prescription drugs. The autopsy found the cause of death to be natural related to various causes such as cirrhosis and obesity. A consultant to DPH said Sternstein had not met the community standard of care in this case in that the medical record lacked detail and seemed to be driven by patient request. In the DPH report, Sternstein responded to the situation stating that he had not been told by family members about the falls and other accidents SB had experienced. He said, after SB’s July hospitalization, he’d talked with his primary care physician and also SB’s daughter in regards to the treatment plan.

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large meeting room of the library. Playtime has been a program at the library for over 30 years. Fall storytimes begin the week of Sept. 19. Public libraries provide children with early opportunities to develop early literacy skills to help children enjoy language, books, reading, and See Library, next page

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ConnectiCare Plans, all Anthem plans, and Aetna Medicare plan (PFFS only). Participants must bring the card from one of the above plans to the clinic to receive their flu vaccination at no charge. A fee is charged for all others and a receipt will be provided upon request. Pneumonia shots also will be available. The above mentioned insurance providers can also be billed for pneumonia shots by the Health District. The cost for all others is $50 and a receipt will be provided upon request. Participants are asked to wear short sleeves or loosesleeved clothes. Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield residents who are homebound may call the Health District at (860) 721-2818 to arrange for a home visit.

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Seasonal flu vaccination is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older. The flu vaccine protects people from the three strains of influenza that are likely to be circulating this flu season. For the 2011-2012 season, the vaccine is comprised of A/California/7/2009 (H1N1), A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2), and B/Brisbane/60/2008. Flu vaccines provide annual protection and flu strains change regularly, so it is important to get a new flu shot every year. The Central Connecticut Health District has scheduled flu vaccination clinics in Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield according to the following schedule: In Berlin — Thursday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Community Cen-

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week an early literacy skill will be highlighted. There are Continued from page 10 6 early literacy skills: print awareness, phonological learning. Young children are awareness, letter knowledge, just beginning language development. Library pro- vocabulary, print motivation, grams help develop a chil- and narrative skills. Storydren’s attention span. It’s times are drop-in, no regisnever too early to read to tration is required. Storytime is scheduled: kids. Children who are exTuesdays: 1:30 – 3 1/2 - 6 posed to libraries and books have better success in learn- years Wednesdays: 10:30 - 1 1/2 - 2 ing to read. Early Literacy Story- 1/2 years with parent Thursdays: 10:30 – family times are a series of 30 minute programs with sto- story time - all ages Thursdays 6:30 – family ries, flannel boards, fingerplays and a short film. Each storytime all ages

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Sacred Heart Ladies Guild The Sacred Heart Ladies Guild is hosting its membership drive through October. All women of the parish are invited to join. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22.

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The Forever Young Club will begin its new 2011/2012 Club year with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart Church and St. Paul Church are welcomed to attend. The first meeting will open with the outdoor stations-of-the-cross at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin, followed by refreshments in Father Carroll Hall. Outdoor seating will be provided. A short meeting will follow the stations. Dues for the year will be payable at the meeting. Pasta and sauce items will be collected for the Berlin Food Pantry. Those who would like to participate are asked to bring these items with them to the meeting. We are looking forward to seeing all current and new members in September.

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Obituaries Agnes Balasa

Agnes A. (Mosey) Balasa, of New Britain, passed away on Aug. 18, 2011 at the age of 90 after a long illness. Agnes was born in New Britain on Feb. 25, 1921. The widow of Walter J. Balasa, Sr., who died in 1980, she was a lifelong resident, and a member of Saint Mary Church. Daughter of Michael Mosey and Elizabeth (Malina) Mosey, she leaves her five children and their spouses, Walter Balasa and wife Laurel, Kathleen Stefanowicz and husband Henry, Margaret Omiecinski and husband Richard, Marilyn Carta and husband Louis, Sharon Chaika and husband James; her grandchildren William Stefanowicz and wife Gina, David Stefanowicz and wife Elizabeth, Robert Omiecinski and wife Jaime, Michael Omiecinski and wife Kimberly, Victoria Prisco and husband Michael, Cynthia Raynis, Stefanie Carta, Angeline Buchenholz and husband Curt, Jennifer Donovan and husband Charles, and her great-grandchildren Henry G. Stefanowicz, Amy Stefanowicz, Chase Stefanowicz, Emma Omiecinski, Benjamin Omiecinski, Elizabeth Omiecinski, Ethan Omiecinski, Abigail Raynis and Nathan Raynis. She leaves a brother Emil Mosey and his wife Rose, many nieces, nephews and cousins. She

Florence Barbara (Kulmacz) Roski, 86, beloved mom, grandma, sister, cocie, and friend passed peacefully from this life on Aug. 27, after a brief illness. She is survived to mourn her loss, and to celebrate her life, by her son and daughterin-law Lee and Sandra Roski of Kensington and the two miracles in her life, her cherished grandchildren, Donald and Emma. They brought true happiness back into her heart, a brilliant smile to her face and a sparkle into her eyes. There was no sweeter music to her ears than the voices of her grandchildren

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movie outings, with her siblings, cousins and friends, and, of course, her time with her grandchildren. No one can control the challenges, both physical and mental, that may be thrust before them during this life. They can only control the decisions they make in how they will face these challenges, to succumb to them, or to overcome them. No mother should have to out live any of her children, and Florence out lived two. If she was bitter, angry, or felt sorry for herself, who could blame her? But she wasn’t any of these. She kept a positive attitude and learned to accept those things she could not change. She lived her life thinking that something better was just around the next corner. And she kept turning that corner. This is why those who really knew her not only loved her, but admired her as well. This is her legacy, and it is a lesson in life we would all be wise to emulate. Florence will be missed very much, but our faith allows us to believe that when she turned that last corner into her new, glorified life, she was escorted on the arms of her boys Donald and Jay, and she was happy. And we are happy for her.

Service were held Sept 1, 2011 at the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, New Britain. She was laid to rest next to her husband and sons in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Leukemia Society of America, 300 Research Pkwy, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450 or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis TN38105. To share a memory with the family, visit www.burritthill.com.

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telling grandma Lulu they loved her. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Kulmacz; her sister, Marie Blankenburg; her sister and brother-in-law Lorraine and Carl Fries; her brother-inlaw Zigmund Roski; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased from this life by her husband of 56 years, Chester Roski; and her parents Stanley and Mary (Bocwinski) Kulmacz. She also had to endure the heartbreak that only a mother can know, or understand, when she lost two of her boys, Donald and Jay. Florence contributed to the World War II effort by working at Pratt Whitney, but most will remember her from her work in the kitchen of Pulaski High School. However, it would be a big mistake to equate school lunches with her actual talents in the kitchen. Lucky are those who were invited to her table for one of her classic feasts. Countless times family and friends enjoyed the fruits of her labor, and while she would usually point out dishes that weren’t quite right, our taste buds knew better. Florence’s stuffed clams became a Christmas Day tradition, one that the entire family eagerly looked forward to. She would make enough for everyone to have at least one, and fortunate were those who were treated to a rare “seconds”. Florence had the opportunity to do some traveling during her life, giving her the chance to experience the varying sceneries and cultures of the United States and Europe. But in her later years she was content to enjoy her weekly lunches, and

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was predeceased by her siblings, John, Andrew, and Joseph Mosey and Veronica Falis. Agnes was formerly employed at Raphael’s Department Store, and retired from Filenes/Macys at the age of 71. She was an avid fan of professional golf, enjoyed spending time at family gatherings, dining out, watching movies, loved to sew, was an excellent seamstress and upholsterer of furniture. As per her wishes, Agnes’ services will be private. She was laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Ledgecrest Health Care Center as well as Agnes’ Hospice caregivers for their compassion. To light a candle or send a condolence, visit www.FarrellFuneralHome.com.

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Memorial recognizes ‘unstoppable courage’ By Paul Walsh

I will explain the significance of a 9/11 memorial. On Sept. 11, 2001, The New York City Fire Department accomplished one of the most successful rescue operations in which thousands of civilians were saved. Regrettably, many were unable to escape the towers, and in those numbers, were 343 lost firefighters. Berlin’s connection: Like many firefighters from Berlin, I am friends with New York City firefighters that survived the World Trade Center attacks. I also knew several who perished, and it has affected me personally. My brother is a New York City firefighter who survived that day but lost many colleagues, one of which was his captain. Many other members of the

F.D.N.Y. have passed away in the years since 9/11 because of health related issues from that day and months of exposure to toxic dust while taking part in recovery operations. Maybe the resident in question should visit a firehouse and speak with firefighters to get a true glimpse of how close we truly are and how we look out and take care of one another regardless of the situation. For this reason we call each other brothers and sisters. When the fire service loses a brother or sister we choose to use the term “never forget”. Building a memorial will do just that, not only for us firefighters, but also for a grateful community that witnessed so many innocent civilians perish in the World Trade Center. Just because most of the

citizens in the Town of Berlin were not in Lower Manhattan, D.C., or Pennsylvania that clear September morning, does not mean some of us haven’t been affected by it, and it certainly does not mean we should be criticized for memorializing those who were. Twenty years from now there will be many who weren’t alive to witness the attacks of that day and maybe our memorial will be a place for them to visit. It will serve as a remembrance, just like the Pearl Harbor, and many other memorials, do now. When the memorial is completed, and I see the monument (which is paid for solely by donations) it will remind me, not of the evil that day, but the unstoppable courage of my brother and sister firefighters. And yes, we firefighters will

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Thursday, Sept. 8 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, Town Hall Room 8, 7:30 p.m. Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall Room A, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 Board of Education, Town Hall 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall Room 8, 7 p.m.

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partment. This was written in response to a Citizen voices column “Resident questions need for local 9/11 memorial” published on Aug. 25. )

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Lori Odishoo reminds us that a simple way to remember the people who died Sept.11, 2001 is to light a candle on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack. Odishoo said she needs help to “spread the word on my idea for a candle memorial to mark the anniversary of this day that changed our lives.” With the 10th anniversary of this day coming up Sunday, Odishoo wants to get the word out around the country and the world. “Let’s see those candles burning bright in memory and honor of all” who lost their lives or someone close to them. Odishoo suggested that candles could be of different colors — red, white and blue — to commemorate these groups who suffered losses: red for the firefighters and emergency services workers; blue for the New York and Pennsylvania officers and military; and white for the civilians and their families. But any candle will do.

Letters to the Editor — policy for political season In keeping with the policy of the Record-Journal, Letters to the Editor regarding any candidates or issues that involve the political season (ends Nov. 8 Election Day), The Berlin Citizen will only accept and publish letters that are 100 words or less. The last edition for which we will publish letters of a political nature is Oct. 27. We ask writers to focus on their candidate’s worthiness for office and refrain from personal attacks on individuals. As always, we reserve the right to edit letters or to not publish a letter. Letters should contain contact information, including, full name, address and phone number. Only your name and town will be published. Letters on other topics will continue to be accepted up to a 300 word limit. Send letters to news@theberlincitizen.com or The Berlin Citizen, 979 Farmington Ave., Kensington, CT 06037.

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Despite its pain, 10 years ago NYC welcomed visitors By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen

I went into the city less than a week after the attacks. I was working for another newspaper at the time and one of my beats was health. A local hazmat crew was going down to help out and I was going to try to catch up with them. Everything was about 9/11 those days. That’s all we talked about, wrote about, it’s all anybody could think about. It was the only story; New York, the Pentagon, Flight 93, possibly other targets. The ramifications of the attack reverberated through all aspects of life, beyond the focus on the human tragedy, there were business setbacks, travel problems, security concerns — even worries such as how to talk to kids about this.

Where did you even begin? Of course, in many ways, the city was in shock. Lower Manhattan wore a thick coat of grit; you had to go way uptown to get away from the smell from the towers’ collapse. No, even there something was different about the air. It was another beautiful September day and a lot of people had come to see Ground Zero. The sidewalk was six, seven, 10 abreast as you got near. People were subdued; there was no pushing certainly, hardly any talking even. The cops managing the crowd were surly. They didn’t like gawkers and they had a lot of other stuff on their minds, no doubt. But that attitude would change in the next few days as the mayor let it be known that this was everyone’s tragedy

and people had a right to come and pay their respects as best they could. It wasn’t gawking, it was grieving. I appreciated that perspective. I did want to see it. This unfathomable event that had taken place here, in my country. This hole in the ground that everyone knew right away would change everything. (A decade later, I look at photos snapped that day and feel the exact same chill.) As is typical of most NYC visits plenty of surprises were in store. Just a few blocks away from the towers, everyone was talking. You caught someone’s eye and they had something to say. As I milled around aimlessly, trying to decide what to do next, a woman came up to me. She was about 60, extremely welldressed — really looked wealthy — and she just starts talking. “I live uptown, a young man I know, a neighbor, he worked there. I come down here every day,” she said. She meant since the attack. She turned to look at the smoldering rubble visible at

A week after the attack, Ground Zero smoulders and continues to draw the eyes of the local crowd as well See Despite, page 17 as the world.

When will we move forward — together?

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Millions of people came to New York City, in the days and weeks after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, to see the scene for themselves and to pay their respects.

I wonder if the tragedy of 9/11 was so devastating, the wound so deep, that a decade later the United States is still in the midst of the grieving process. We went through the shock, denial and pain. Those came soon after the attack. But now, looking around, I’m guessing we’re stuck in the anger phase. But for those few placid days of national togetherness directly following the 9/11 attack, the past 10 years in the U.S. have been marked by extreme political polarization, distrust of public officials and institutions, and a general assumption that America is teetering on the brink. Perhaps I was naïve, or simply unengaged before 9/11, but I can’t recall another time in my lifetime when citizens were so bitter, so divided. The scowls I see in cars passing by, the taunting and yelling on cable television, the slash and burn politics — it’s all gross. Even the death of Osama bin Laden did

nothing to improve our national mood. In fact, it caused more arguments: “Bush had seven years to get bin Laden, and didn’t!” … “Obama is taking a victory lap, but the Bush policies are what led us to bin Laden!” Come on people! Isn’t it possible that Bush and Obama both deserve credit for the killing of bin Laden? Sadly, it has gotten to the point where we couldn’t even come together to celebrate the demise of America’s most loathed boogeyman. It’s not healthy for a country to be this divided. Here’s hoping that we, as U.S. citizens, continue moving through the stages of grief towards the final one — acceptance. Maybe then we’ll stop looking at our fellow Americans as foes, and remember that real enemies still lurk in the shadows. — Nick Carroll

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scheduled its 40th class reunion for Nov. 26 at Hawks Landing Country Club, Southington. Contact Steve Jardine for more information and to share contact information. A Facebook page will be created soon. New Britain High School Class of 1954 has scheduled a 75th birthday party for class members on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Stonewell Restaurant in Farmington. For more information, call (860) 828-0273. New Britain High School Class of 1956 has scheduled its 55th class reunion for Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Aqua Turf Country Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. For more information, call Oke Wennberg at (860) 276-9199. Hartford Public High School Class of 1961 is

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What’s your story? Does your club, civic organization, charitable cause, youth group, or church have a story it would like to share with our readers? Did your organization host an event, have an adventure, travel, do a good deed, celebrate a milestone? Here’s a chance to turn the spotlight on what’s going on in your corner of Berlin. All you have to do is tell us about your group’s activities, in 500 words or less, and send it along with a photo to news@theberlincitizen.c om.

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Genealogical study of U.S. presidents The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library recently obtained a three-volume genealogical study of United States presidents. Berlin resident and professional genealogist Milton Freeman researched the ancestors of all 44 presidents. The set is available in the local history room at BerlinPeck Memorial Library. Universal classes The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library offers the opportunity for Berlin residents to take several classes, free of charge, in the Universal Class database.

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Oct. 19 — Bennington, Vermont. Nov. 14 — Salute to the Services, The Aqua Turf Club. Nov. 14-16 — Christmas at Indian Head Resort. Nov. 16 — Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Dec. 7-9 — Christmas in the Amish Country.

the Platzl Brauhas, in the Hudson River highlands. Oct. 25 — The Crooners and their music at the Aqua Turf. Nov. 8 — Foxwoods Casino

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AARP The Berlin AARP Board of Director is scheduled to meet Monday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center.

AARP trips The Berlins AARP has scheduled the following trips. For information or to make reservations, call Phyllis Fecteau at (860) 828-4934. Sept. 27 — Rob Zappulla, of Berlin, at Grand Oak Villa. Oct. 12 — Oktoberfest at

Results of the Senior Bowling League from Sept. 2: Joe Sytulek, 211; Mike Koval, 193; Ferd Brochu, 177; Irene Willametz, 164; Gene Lemery, 163; Sam D’Amato, 162; Marie Kaczynski, 162; Walt Wallace, 161; Chuck Leonhardt, 156; Stan Dziob, 165; Ed Picard, 154; Ceil Gendreau, 150; John Nappi, 150.

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Gluten Free 101 The Central Connecticut Celiac Support Group has scheduled Gluten Free 101 for Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:45 p.m. at the Community Center. All persons with celiac disease and their families and friends are invited to attend. Come to gain information and alleviate the stress of living with the disease. For more information and to register, call Carm at (860) 426-1980 or Nancy at (203) 634-0530.

Pot luck The Central CT Celiac Support Group has scheduled a pot luck dinner at Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Plantsville on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 1 pm. with a speaker. Members are free with a gluten free dish. A fee is charged for non-members. For more information and cost, call Nancy at (203) 6340530 by Sept. 23.

MILE Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education has scheduled its fall programs, beginning with an orientation/open house on Friday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown. Most program are scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 3. Classes include Civil War music, letters from a Civil War private, history of the Civil War, quilting, caring for houseplants, Tai Chi, basic finances and songbirds of the Northeast. For more information, call (860) 343-5863 or www.mileonline.org.

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eas. Book Cart volunteers visit patients daily, offering free books and magazines as well as friendly conversation. These volunteers are also trained as “Fall Prevention Safety” volunteers who check bed and chair alarms to ensure they are in proper working order and encourage the patient to use the call button to “call before you fall”. Patients at MidState are treated to relaxing “Soft Touch” hand rubs and foot rubs by well-trained MidState volunteers. If you are interested in this very spe-

cialized volunteer role, there will be training in the technique of “soft touch” in the fall. Pet Therapy visits are very well received by our patients, even the staff. If you have a Therapy dog that is certified and registered with a national pet therapy organization, please consider joining our popular Pet Therapy program. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at (203) 694-8275 or e-mail MidStateVolunteers@midstatemedical.org.

Volunteers provide invaluable assistance and support to all areas of MidState Medical Center. Volunteers are needed in the nursing units to assist patients with meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner time. Special training is provided for those accepted into this special “Meal Mates” volunteer program. There is also high demand for volunteers in our newly expanded Emergency Department in both VNA HealthCare Hospice clinical and non-clinical arSee Health, page 27 is looking to recruit Hospice volunteers who are interested in making a positive impact in the lives of local residents facing life-limiting illness VNA HealthCare Hospice volunteers play an important role in terms of being directly involved in patient care. Volunteers perform tasks such as staying with a patient so the family can take a break, providing companionship to hospice patients and their caregivers, running errands for a patient and/or family members, providing administrative office support among other things. Training classes are available for those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer. The goal of the training is to help define the role of a hospice volunteer, and it covers the history and philosophy of hospice, team buildNutrition & Healthy Lifestyles for Prostate Cancer Survivors ing, help with communicating effectively, ways to manTuesday, September 13, 2011 age death, dying, and bereavement, and concepts of New Britain General campus cafeteria spirituality. For more information 6:00 Registration and light supper about the VNA HealthCare 6:30–8:30 p.m. Program with Q&A session moderated by Hospice Volunteer program, Joshua Stein, M.D. and Raphael Cooper, M.D. call Donna Gordon at (860) Guest speaker: Mark Moyad, M.D. M.P.H., University of Michigan 493-7349 or dgordon@vnahealthcare.org. Free parking in Quigley Garage. Reservations are suggested. Call 860-224-5299.

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drawings. Survivors can treat themselves to a relaxing chair massage. Musical entertainment is courtesy of the Pat Adams Trio. Both survivors and caregivers will share how cancer has changed their lives and offer inspirational messages to others. For more information or to register, contact The Palladino Family Cancer Center at MidState at (203) 694-8631. Registration is preferred.

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New owner: Hadfield’s changing with the times By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen

The name is the same, but that’s about it. Brian Teske, owner of Hadfield’s Sports, 1083 Farmington Avenue, indicated that the nearly 100-year old business has gone in a new direction since he took the reins in the summer of 2010. “Hadfield’s has been known as the baseball guys. We’re trying to change that perception. We want to be diversified,” said Teske. “I want everyone to understand that it’s not the same Hadfield’s that they remember. We’re trying to get better. We want to be where people want us to be.” Teske, who also owns American Silk Screening, LLC, on Deming Road, concedes that his first year at Hadfield’s did not go as well as he had hoped. “It’s been slow. We took a lot of blows

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This summer, the father and son team of Brian — and Brian — Teske celebrated their one-year anniversary at Hadfield’s Sports, 1083 Farmington Avenue. “Hadfield’s has been known as the baseball guys. We’re trying to change that perception. We want to be diversified,” the elder Teske said.

when we first bought the place,” he said, adding that the shop has been dogged by a rumor that it is on the verge of closing. A widely advertised sale, going on currently, has done little to tamp down the ‘Hadfield’s is going out of busi-

ness’ talk. However, Teske explained that the blowout prices are simply meant to clear out inventory in order to make room for new, better stuff. “That’s what we’re doing. We’re moving forward with the times.” Being a small business,

Post 68 players rise up for fall ball By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Rob Manzo wasn’t a happy guy early this summer. But his mood has steadily improved. Coming off a pleasantly surprising plus-.500 American Legion baseball campaign, Manzo’s troops are back at it, competing in a fall league, with a hefty 15-man roster. “That’s a good number,” said Manzo. Real good, considering what Berlin Post 68 went through just a few months ago. Several players Manzo had counted on to contribute opted not to suit up this past season. To fill those gaps, guys from Post 68’s Junior Legion club were promoted, which in turn forced the Junior team to fold. Manzo was, understandably, frustrated by the turn of events. However, after seeing Post 68 qualify for the state tournament play-in in July — and now, with the solid fall ball turnout— the veteran head man is feeling much better about the state of Berlin Legion, which advanced to the Legion World Series just two years ago. “We’re just going to keep moving forward,” said Manzo, who has navigated Post

Recent fall ball action … Berlin 4, New Britain 1: Tim Norton and Connor Bennett pitched well, and Logan Taricani, Kyle Russell and Jeff Sylvester came through with clutch hits for Berlin. Berlin 2, RCP 1: Tim Norton pitched five strong innings and Connor Bennett earned the save as Berlin improved to 2-0 in league play. 68 for 14 years. “Hopefully people realize the value that they have in town, right here, to play competitive baseball.” The fall season kicked off last week, and runs through mid-October. Post 68 will play some 20 games against teams from across the state. “What we’re trying to do is build in the fall, for the summer,” Manzo said. “If you look at the college programs, college programs have a fall season. That’s kind of what I’m trying to do here. I’m trying to keep the nucleus of kids we have in fall together, so that we’re not starting from scratch in the summer.” Interestingly, a group of players who sat out the 2011 Legion season signed on for fall ball. Manzo said there are no hard feelings on his end. “I’m glad that they’re there. We’re going to show them what we can do for them.”

Teske said it’s tough for Hadfield’s to compete, price-wise, with chain stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sports Authority — “because they buy their stuff by the railroad car.” But where Hadfield’s has a leg up on the big boys is in the quality of merchandise it carries. “You’re going to find the higher-end gloves here. You’re going to find the good bats here,” Teske said. “I see a ton of cars drive by, and nobody stops. I’m trying to give them a reason to come into the store and look around.” Along with baseball equipment, Hadfield’s carries accessories for basketball, ice skating, lacrosse, and other sports, and does custom embroidery, as well. The store is a member of the Athletic Dealers of America and an authorized Under Armour distributor. Running a sports shop is

not something Teske, a 1976 graduate of Berlin High School, had ever planned on doing. But after seeing his son Brian’s business plan for Hadfield’s, he was convinced to take on the challenge. “He did all the homework,” Teske said of his son, a University of Connecticut graduate. “He runs the show here. I’m kind of in the background.” The younger Teske said he is looking forward to “growing and building our customer base” at Hadfield’s — “All that good capitalism stuff.” “Customers have kind of gotten numb to the owner changes; for better or worse,” he added. “We do a good job, and will continue to do a good job. I think the customers will learn that over time.” Hadfield’s can be reached at (860) 828-6391. Visit Hadfield’s online at www.hadfieldssports.com.

Youth wrestling program in need of a home Press Release In late February, the Berlin Youth Wrestling team — the Minutemen — ventured back to the old Knights of Columbus Hall on Percival Avenue for the final time. The team was there to clean out its equipment, as the building that served as its home for five years was being shut down due to a leaking roof. The town allowed the Minutemen to use the Hall for practices and meets, but with plans to demolish the building on the horizon, no money

was put into getting it back in working condition. During the past 15 years, Berlin Youth Wrestling has grown from a handful of boys to a program that boasts more than 90 youngsters, ranging from pre-schoolers to eighth graders. Roger Moss, with the help of many assistants and other volunteers, has navigated Berlin Youth Wrestling for 13 years, and watched it blossom into a top-notch program. The Minutemen now draw

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Thursday, September 8, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen

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Berlin Basketball Association registration for boys and girls in grades 5 through 8 will take place Tuesday, Sept. 13 and Thursday, Sept. 15, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Community Center.

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The Berlin Bears flag football program will begin Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m., at Berlin High School. The program is open to children entering pre-kindergarten through second grade, and will run for six weeks. The flag program is overseen by BHS football coach John Capodice, his staff, and players. For more information, or to register, contact Capodice at (860) 829-0284.

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CIAC alters practice rule in wake of Irene cult situation many of our member schools are in at this time and the CIAC Board of Control and CIAC staff hope that this procedure will help.” The changes are as follows: * Member schools will be given the responsibility of determining the physical readiness of their athletes and teams to begin competition in any sport that was unable to complete 14 days of practice at all levels of play. Member schools have been doing just this for years with individual athletes, as the 14day regulation is a team regulation and not an individual player regulation. * If it is determined by the school that additional practice days are needed the school should postpone and reschedule games/meets as necessary. — Nick Carroll

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The Berlin Citizen Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Pistol creek, 600 Spruce Brook Rd. The event features dinner, wine and beer, is casual dress and benefits the annual support campaign. Entertainment is by Fountainhead. For more information and cost, call (860) 229-3787.

Farmington Ave., has scheduled its annual tag and bake sale for Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. For more information, call (860) 827-9064. YMCA dance - The New Britain-Berlin YMCA has scheduled its 2nd annual “Endless Summer Ball” for Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m.

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Historical Society Museum – The Berlin Historical Society Museum, corner of Peck and Main Streets, is open Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays celebrating “Laundry Day the Old Way”, vintage rag dolls, and “Grandma Aprons” in addition to extensive permanent displays of tinware, bricks, local industry, clocks, toys, street histories and the Leather Man. Bring your old Berlin photos to be scanned. Watch local history inspired DVDs and share your memories. Sweden Day - The Svea Club, 999 Kensington Rd., is celebrating its 106 anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. with a Sweden Day celebration. The celebration includes Swedish meatballs, burgers and dogs, sides, beer and live music.

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Hubbard PTO – The Hubbard Elementary School PTO is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6;30 p.m. at the school. All parents and guardians of Hubbard students are welcome. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832. Kensington-Berlin Rotary – The KensingtonBerlin Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Tuesday from

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 8, 2011 BRTC, PO Box 333, Kensington, CT 06037. Continued from page 23 Concert – St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main or shine. The event is free to St., East Berlin, has schedthe public. uled “An Afternoon of Dreams” concert for Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Margaret Caroline Hudson will Thursday perform accompanied by Stephen Scarlato. Proceeds Berlin Garden Club benefit the St. Gabriel’s The Berlin Garden Club is Restoration Fund. For more scheduled to meet Thursday, information and tickets, call Sept. 22 at noon the Timberthe church at (860) 828-3733 lin Golf Course. Members or Richard and Jane Hudson will be welcomed and lunch at (860) 828-8396. will be served.

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Police Blotter The Berlin Police Department reports that a burglary occurred near the 500 block of Beckley Rd within the past two weeks. Suspects were most likely looking for scrap metal, copper piping. The Berlin Police Department also reported the following arrests: Aug. 18 Brett Margentino, 32, 21 Dunham St., second-degree failure to appear. Jamaal Wynn, 26, 185 Pine St., Manchester, violation of protective order/non threat/non family, disorderly

conduct by intimidation. Aug. 19 Bruce Wilson, 48, 797 Middletown Rd., Colchester, second-degree reckless driving, second-degree larceny all other larceny, failure to provide notice of cancellation, make home improvement without registration. Aug. 20 Mark Hatje, 46, 48 Braemar Dr., Cheshire, driving in right hand lane, refusal to submit to chemical test, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Aug. 21 Michelle Lanier, 26, 7 Ivy

Lane, Wolcott, second-degree failure to appear. Aug. 22 Alexis Lopez, 18, 95 Kelsey St., New Britain, third-degree con/larceny auto theft, thirddegree conspiracy/criminal mischief, third-degree conspiracy/burglar, third-degree larceny auto theft, using a motor vehicle with owners permission by fraud, third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree burglary. John Mengual Jr., 28, 126 Redwood Lane, East Berlin, disorderly conduct/assault. Aug. 25 Steven Curtiss, 40, 108 Mo-

hican Ave., Waterbury, second-degree threatening. Aug. 26 Gary Charette, 54, 1188 Worthington Ridge, first-degree violation of condition of release. Samantha Canfield, 21, 15 Prospect St., New Britain, firstdegree failure to appear. Aug. 27 John Slayton, 24, 72 Oxbow Lane, Northford, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Elias Eliades, 42, 63 Baxter Ave., disorderly conduct by intimidation. Roger Ross Jr., 26, 116

Alexander St., Bristol, failure to drive in proper lane multi lane highway, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Richard Lewicki, 27, 226 Newton St., second-degree failure to appear. Aug. 28 Nirav Patel, 21, 55 Langdon Ct., possession of narcotics, operating while registration is refused, suspended or revoked.

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Property Transfers

The following property transfers were recorded in the town clerk’s office. Robert and Elizabeth Valickas to Ralph and Marilyn Zona, 147 Bishops Curve, $380,000.

Dominic R. and Maryann G. Ferrara to Sebastian D. and Faith M. Spinali, 137 Metacomet Drive, $367,000. Estate of Berlin LLC to Margaret A. Ciarcia, 48 Beckley Farms, Unit 48, $349,000.

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Robert W. and Marie B. Janelle to Ryan F. Goulette and Holly J. Tucholski, 41 Renn Lane, $335,000. Michael Zarotney to Michal and Bogumila Adamczuk, 540 Toll Gate Rd., $329,000. Joseph and Anita F. Cataldo to Craig C. and Amy Kiernan, 87 Reservoir Road, $325,000. William F. and Carol M. Howard to Robert W. and Marie B. Janelle, 559 Edgewood Road, $275,000. Mark R. Hillstrand and Lee

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Anne Kiemyk to Mark and Tai R. Cichocki, 400 Percival Ave., $248,000. CIL Dev. or Kensington Inc. to Nancy C. Parsons, 10 Main St., Unit 203, $204,900. Palmira E. Vieira to Salvatore Iacobucci, 60 North Colony Road, $165,000. USA HUD to Matteo Lopreiato, 161 Alling St., $145,000. CIL Dev. of Kensington Inc. to Kiara Alfonso, 10 Main St., Unit 208, $124,900.

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istration is necessary. Health Information The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Consumer Reports on Health and The Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Both are great resources for up-to-date medical information and advice and are available for patrons in our reference department. Online Employment Help Need help writing a resume or cover letter or interested in receiving online interview coaching? The library subscribes to JobNow, an online job coaching service. This service can be accessed from the library’s website www.berlinpeck. lib.ct.us 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. Donations sought The Friends of the Library is looking for used book donations, especially children’s beginning to read and children’s chapter books. Next Good Book Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Next Good Book, an online service. The service, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, enables patrons to create per-

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Seniors Continued from page 18 and Cornerstone Theatre Holiday Cabaret Show, Mystic.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Counseling services are offered free of charge on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments with Cheryl Siderowf, MSW Intern, are required. Eiderdown also

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Volunteers needed The Board of Education and Services for the blind seek volunteers to read, shop, drive or sort mail for blind neighbors.

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also needed for office work, computer projects and reading on tape. For an application, call (860) 602-4129, toll-free (800) 842-4510, ext. 4129, or e-mail lori.st.amand@po.state.ct.us.

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participants from Berlin, New Britain, Cromwell, Rocky Hill and Portland. Last year, Berlin Youth Wrestling crowned its first two New England champions — Seth Pelletier and Michael Patterson. Moss wants to make sure the Minutemen don’t backslide due to the lack of a practice facility. “We can’t use the schools because the gyms are dedicated to basketball, which we understand,” Moss said. “Also, the amount of room our mats take, even when rolled up, prohibit us from using space that might be available.” “The high school wrestling room is just that — for high school students, with exercise equipment that would just become an attractive nui-

will schedule home appointments. For more information and to make an appointment, call (860) 225-3561, ext. 335.

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

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

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The bereavement support and recovery group was

formed to support and give an outlet to those who have suffered a severe loss. It meets once a week and also offers phone and email support during other times when you need someone to listen or can be of help to someone. There is no fee and this is not a professional counseling service, but people helping people. All are invited to attend. Meetings are scheduled for Saturdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Community Center. For more information, contact (860) 836-2112 or www.griefsupportandrecovery.webs.com.

sance for our young wrestlers,” added Moss. “It also is not adequate for home matches to allow parents and visitors to watch the meet. Last year we lost two weeks of practice due to snow closures that would not happen if we weren’t at a school.” The Berlin Youth Wrestling Board of Directors met recently to begin planning for the upcoming season, which starts the Monday after Thanksgiving. Discussion centered on finding a home for the Minutemen. “Two years ago we started to explore the possibility of a new location, and found that commercial space was going to be cost prohibitive for the program at the standard rates property owners were asking for rent,” said Moss. “If we could find a space that is not being utilized, and pay utilities and a minimal rental fee, we should be able to swing it. We determined

we need between 3,000 and 4,000 square feet of open floor to be able to handle the program.” Minutemen coach and board member Peter Veleas hopes a local business with unused space will come forward to help the town’s young wrestlers. “A commercial space with retail near by would do well, as we don’t allow the parents to stay in the room during practice, and they would love to be able to step out and go next door rather than drive home and back again,” Veleas said. Moss too is counting on the generosity of a local businessperson. “Berlin has a long tradition of excellence in the sport of wrestling, and we just want to continue to offer a first-class program to Berlin residents and those in surrounding towns who want to participate,” Moss

Free mammograms are available to women in the central Connecticut area who are over 40 and have little or no insurance. The program, VNACC Breast Health Project: A Multicultural Approach is funded by a grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Connecticut Affiliate. For more information, call (860) 826-4516.

Bereavement support

Library Continued from page 26 sonalized virtual bookshelves to keep track of what they’re reading, what they want to read and their favorite titles. Within this one database, patrons can also search for award winning books, browse subject categories, find readalikes, and discuss and comment on books with other readers. Book lovers are invited to visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us/ to participate

Alzheimer’s support The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 225-8608.

in this new online experience. Museum passes The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides passes to various local museums at either a free or reduced rate. These passes may be checked out with a library card for a three-day loan period. Call (860) 828-7125 or visit the library for more details.

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sues, as well as share common challenges and experiences. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room 7 at MidState Medical Center.

Drivers needed

MidState Medical Center has scheduled a Stroke Support Group, an interactive group designed to assist stroke survivors and their caregivers in learning more about stroke and recovery is-

The Middlesex Central CT Chapter of the American Red Cross has openings for volunteer drivers for the senior transportation program. Drivers are needed afternoons and will drive Red Cross vehicles. The program serves Berlin, New Britain and Plainville. For more information and to volunteer, call Becky at (860) 229-1631.

said. “Everyone involved with the program is a volunteer, and are involved because of their love of the sport.”

For more information about the Minutemen, visit www.berlinyouthwrestling.co m. Moss can be reached at (860) 828-9818.

Stroke survivors

With its former home, the Knights of Columbus Hall on Percival Avenue, no longer available, Berlin Youth Wrestling is on the lookout for a new facility in which to roll out its mat.

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AIR CONDITIONER, GE 12,000 BTU. $100. Kenmore dryer $100. Both work great. Call 203-626-5526 BUNK BED - Like new. Desk/ dresser combo. Natural wood finish. $1000 new. Asking $300. Call (860) 930-1807

1-800-527-3863

Like New. Stock #5605B $12,995

(203) 238-3889

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

BOX Of 123 DVD Cases. $15 SAMSONITE Business Case (made in USA). $10. (203) 235-4734

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

203-238-3499 2ND GENERATION Old Napier and Costume Jewelry, Sterling, Old Lamps & Lamp Parts, Old Dolls, Collectibles. One item to entire estate. (203) 639-1002 Always Buying 1 Item to the Entire Contents of Estates Antique, Gold, Costume Jewelry, Furniture & So Forth. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-379-8731 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm

ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430 GARY Wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110

CARPENTRY REPAIRS Large or Small entry door & window replacement done by owner, also provide additions, finish basments, deck & complete home improvements. Free est. 203238-1449 CT REG. #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 TPM SERVICES LLC Carpentry & Home Improvements: Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Doors & Windows, Independent Document Review. Free est. HIC#582204. Call Tom at 203-640-4077 or email: tpm.svcs@gmail.com

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 8, 2011

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

HOUSE CLEANING

LANDSCAPING

ANNA’S Special Cleanings Commercial & Residential 50% off 2nd cleaning Call Anna 860-505-7720

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

JUNK REMOVAL

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

FENCING

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, Homes, Attics, Bsmt, Gar, Yard, Appliances ***FREE ESTIMATES*** 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs No Job Too Small. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD

MEDINA Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. Quality work at affordable prices. 24hr srv. Benny Medina 203-909-1099

Yard Clean-Ups. Clean Estates, Home, Attic, Bsmnt, Garage, Appliances, Furniture. Free est. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

POWER WASHING

T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins.

JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Shrub & tree pruning, all your landscaping needs. Top Quality Work. Fully Licensed & insured. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311

GUTTERS

HAVE DUMP TRUCK- Will carry out junk, debris, furniture, appliances, etc. We Take It All! Free Estimates. Call Ed.

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal & Odd Jobs 203-886-5110

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Paver walkways, retaining walls, drainage, shrub replacement, lawn repairs. Landscape design. Sidewalk renovation. Free Est. Lic #563661 203-237-9577

SOLO CONCRETE, LLC Big or small, we do it all! Driveways, sidewalks, Patios, cellar floors, Steps, additions, stamp concrete Free estimates. License and insurance. CT HIC# 0630938 Tel-203-537-4125 Fax-203-440-2734

LANDSCAPING

WE WEED GARDENS DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1

J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880

HOUSE CLEANING DUMPSTERS DUMPSTER RENTALS BROSNAN DUMPSTERS. Storm cleanups, home clean-outs & remodeling jobs. License# 551920. Call Rich, 203-238-2571

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

HEATING & COOLING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ENGINEERING MAJOR Pro Concrete Craftsman Visit www.muranoservices.net (203) 294-9889 CT#612218

C&M CONSTRUCTION

POLISH/ENGLISH speaking woman to clean house w/care. 2nd cleaning 50% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. 860-538-4885 IF You need your house or condo cleaned, call me! (860) 816-3742 KAROLINA

Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 YARD CLEANUPS, Hedge trimming, brush & small tree removal. Odd jobs. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318 HEDGE TRIMMING Mowing, clean-ups, mulch, brush, pricker & small tree removal. Clean Gutters & Power wash. 203-530-4447. COMMERCIAL and Residential Spring Clean Up, Aerating & Dethatching , Mowing. Much more. Lic & insured. CT#615434. (203) 927-2681 RETAINING Walls, Paver Walkways and Patios. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. CT#615434 For all your landscape needs call 203-927-2681

ROOFING

Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★

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

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

SEPTIC SERVICES

The Powerwashing Kings CRAZY FALL SPECIALS!!!! Others Wash - We Clean! 203-631-3777 860-839-1000 thepowerwashingkings.com

A & A Lawn Care-Call now for free est. on tree, shrub and debris removal. Hurricane Clean-Up. Dumpster rentals. #584101 Jim (203) 237-6638

SEPTIC LIC-RI & CT

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

SERVICES OFFERED

V. NANFITO STORM CLEAN-UP Tree & brush removal, uprooted stump removal, Excavator & Bobcat srv. Reasonable rates 203-631-3181 CT #604493

MASONRY

S & H MASONRY LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, Lic/Ins. #607639. 203-376-0355

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634 GRAHAM Brothers Builders LLC. Resid roofing specialists. Family owned & operated. CT Reg. 571171. Lic & ins (860) 621-7690. SUMMER Specials- Roofing, Siding, Tree Removal. We do it all. ALEX Home Improvement. Free est. 203-631-8810 CT#583177

SHEET ROCK

GALVEZ DRYWALL LLC Sheetrock, taping, painting, power washing. Com/Res. Int/Ext. #0629166 203-631-9086

SIDING

FIDERIO & SONS Siding, roofing, windows, decks, sunrooms, additions. CT Reg. #516790

Edwin Cordero Painting (203) 537-2411 CT#614827 MIRKEL PAINTING Quality Guaranteed. Int/Ext house painting, deck refinishing, sheetrock & ceiling repair. #569864. Eddie 203-824-0446

HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM

V. NANFITO

Roofing, Siding & Gutters

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

Residential/Commerical. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

FILL, Topsoil & Trucking Available. Call 860-346-3226

WESTFORT FARM Screened topsoil mixed with compost. Picked up or delivered. 203-237-7129 203-530-7041

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

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

CEILING REPAIRS

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL

TREE SERVICES

203-237-0350 PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

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

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

Service, Install, Inspection www.pumpyourseptic.net 203-294-9889 CT Lic 006150

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

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

203-269-0135

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

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

Gonzalez Construction

Dry farm screened topsoil and colored mulch.

POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning

ROOFING

SIDING

HAZELWOOD EXCAVATING

FIDERIO & SONS GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 cell 860-558-5430

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

PLUMBING

RICK’S AFFORDABLE brush, tree, pricker & underbrush removal. No job too big or small. 203-530-4447

T.L.G. LANDSCAPING: Stone, mulch, topsoil. Meticulous Lawn mowing. Hedge trimming/pruning. Spring/ Fall cleanups. Landscape installation. Walkways/ patios. 860302-6220 HIC #0630132/Ins.

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 30 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 STORM CLEAN-UP Tree & brush removal, uprooted stump removal, Excavator & Bobcat srv. Reasonable rates 203-631-3181 CT #604493 A & A Lawn Care-Call now for free est. on tree, shrub and debris removal. Hurricane Clean-Up. Dumpster rentals. #584101 Jim (203) 237-6638

Thursday, September 8, 2011 — The Berlin Citizen WANTED TO BUY

Always Buying, Old, used and antique handtools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers made in your home. Please call Cory 860-613-1108 WANTED Hunting & Fishing Tackle Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Dave anytime 860-463-4359

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN - 2 BEDROOM Small, 1st floor, 2-family house. Stove, Refrigerator, 1 car off st parking. 20 Garden St. $625. 860-302-1304 or 860-621-2430 MERIDEN - 2 BR Hubbard Park . Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $895/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Chino 203-440-3483 or Steve 203-537-4072 MERIDEN - 3 bedroom, 197 Hobart Street. Available October 1st. $1150 per month + 2 months security. Call 203-641-6755 leave message MERIDEN - SPRINGDALE AVE #49: COMPLETELY RENOVATED, 4Br. New appl’s, off St. prkg, W/D hookup, avail immed, $1000/mo. Open House Sun 111pm. 203-996-1719 owner/agent

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS ACOUSTIC GUITAR By Esteban, w/case. Nice. $75. 860-682-4435 PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS Beginning to Advanced Levels Welcome. Certified Music Teacher. Over 10 yrs prof exp. Call Mark 203-235-1546 Fall openings available

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

MERIDEN 1023 Old Colony Rd.

2 BR HOUSES FOR RENT

L & E PROPERTY Mgmt Offers Meriden- Big beautiful 4BR house w/large yard. 2 baths. Recently renovated. 89 Amity St. $1645 + utils. Avail. 9/1. (203) 240-4688

APARTMENTS FOR RENT CHESHIRE - 1BR, 2nd Floor. Stove & fridge incl. Coin operated laundry. Off st parking. Front porch. Pet OK. $735/mo. + security. On site manager. 386-490-0112

CHESHIRE Lg 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Rt 10, minutes from I-691. Outside deck, on-site laundry, off street parking. $850, including heat & hot water. Sec & references. No pets. Call 860-398-5425.

Flanders West Apts Southington

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

Starting at $800 Heat & HW incl. Off St. Parking. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN 1BR Spacious. Hdwd floors. Off-street parking, laundry. First Floor. $645 per month. Call Jonah 203-430-0340 MERIDEN 2 bdrm apts for rent. Off st parking, washer/dryer hook up. call 203-685-2836, 203-710-9474, 860-990-8303. MERIDEN 2 BR Apt. 77 Warren St. Completely remodeled. New kit & appliances. New tile bathroom. Hdwd flrs. . No pets! Call 203-440-2745 $750/mo. MERIDEN 2 BR. clean. Well maintained. 6 Gold St. Lg BRs, sunny kitchen. WD hookup. $725. Call Will 860-834-2876 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st Fl, $850. 2BR, 2nd flr, $800. 1BR, 2nd flr, $675. Good loc. Newly Remodeled. Off-st parking. Appls. No pets. WD Hkup, Sec 8 appr. Call 203-379-7817 MERIDEN 3 BR Nice Townhouse 1.5 Baths, WD Hookup, Garage, Full Bsmnt. Cul de sac. $1000/ month. 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN 3 BRs, Deck, Garage, Off Street Parking, WD Hookup. $1000. Credit Check & 1 Month Security. No Pets. 130 Cook Ave. Call 203-804-5549

MERIDEN 465 Crown Street Lrg. Studio, Heat & Hot Water. Off street park. On site laundry. A/C. No pets. $650/mo +dep. Call John 203-317-1231. HOME SWEET HOMES offers Meriden - Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4BR apts Newly Renovated! Avail. Immed. 203-240-4688 MER 1BR, 1st fl, hdwd flrs, W. Side, prvt backyard, + storage, Washer, dryer, stove & refrig, incld. $825/mo+sec. 12pm8pm Call 203-630-3823

MERIDEN Studios, 1 BR & 2 BR Free Heat & HW incl. ACs. 24 hr maintenance. Laundry Rm. Off st parking. 203-630-2841 MERIDEN Unique 2 BR, 3rd Fl. Randolph Ave. Off st parking. $650 per month. 2 mos security plus application fee required. No pets. Call 203-284-0597

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN-3BR w/garage in backyd. Clean & quiet deadend st. Heat & HW incld. Great loc! $1,400. Call 860-426-9819 MERIDEN-3BR, 1st flr, hdwd flrs, newly remodeled, off-stparking, appls incld. No pets. Sect 8 appr’d. 1 1/2mo sec dep & credit check. 203-440-4878

WANTED TO RENT

RESPONSIBLE Person needs Two Bedroom Apartment in Berlin. Reasonable price. Good tenant! Call (860) 508-6854

HOUSES FOR SALE

MERIDEN-Franklin St, 3BR, newly remod 1st & 2nd flr apt, W/D hook up, off street parking. $1100/ mo. w/1 mo. sec dep incl heat. Credit check. no pets. sec 8 approved. 203-671-3112

WALLINGFORD - 1BR, Spacious LR, kitchen, off st. parking, center of town. $825 incl. utils. No pets. 203-715-1805 or 203-9159919

$185,000 Bring the family! Something for everyone. Both levels of this gracious Ranch are sure to please! 3 or 4 bdrms 3 bths. Very spectacular sunroom just off DR, deck, modern kit w/built-ins, C/Air & nice yard w/shed. Call Brian 203235-3300

WALLINGFORD 1st fl, 2BR. 2 glass porches, appls, hkups. Off st. parking. Dead end st. No pets. Very clean! $925. Garage extra. Owner/Agent 203-269-7348

WALLINGFORD Cute 2 BR Townhouse. Full bsmnt. WD hookup. Pvt entrance. Off st parking. $900/mo 2 mos sec + application fee. No pets. 203-284-0597

WALLINGFORD-$379,900 Cont/Col private 4BR 3BA home set on 2.14 acres Boasts a remodeled kit w/granite and lime stone flooring, open floor plan, formal DR w/french doors and hardwood flrs, FR w/double sided fp & sunken living room. Call Sue Farone 203-265-5618

WALLINGFORD Large 2BR, 3rd Floor. North Whittlesey Ave. No pets. $800/Month. Call 203-317-0186 WALLINGFORD-1BR apt starting at $750 including heat & HW. No pets. JJ Bennett 203265-7101 WALLINGFORD-1BR newly remodeled, center of town offstreet parking. No pets/smoking. Sec & ref. $850/mo. Elec incld. Avail 9/1. 203-537-6443 WALLINGFORD-Apts for rent. 1BR or 2BR. Avail Sept 1st. Refrig, stove incld. New floors. No pets/smoking. Sec & refs. $725-$750. Paul 203-269-6348

ROOMS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD-$435,000 Beautiful home in great neighborhood! 4BR custom home designed for comfortable family living. Open floor plan, vaulted FR, granite, HW floors, library, culdesac. Call Linda Diana 203-265-5618

CHESHIRE Located on mini farm. Off st parking. Kitchen privileges. No smoking/drugs. $480/month. Also - 1,000 SF Office for rent. (475) 201-8894 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 2nd fl studio $180/wk+sec. 1BR, 3rd fl, $845/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN- 4BRs, 7 rms, 2 full baths, 1st flr, lg. yard. Off st. parking. FP, C/A, safe, quiet, So. Meriden. $1375/mo. Call (203) 238-0566

Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV. Short Stay/ Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333

MERIDEN - 1st flr, 3BR, kitchen, LR, DR, bath, recently remodeled. $900/mo. Call 203-8866977 or 203-248-9500

MERIDEN-3 BR, 1st Floor Off-Street Parking $950+Security Call Jeff 203-427-3566

WALLINGFORD-Room for Rent Outskirts of Wlfd. $145/wk incl. all utils plus HBO, Showtime & Cinemax. 203-214-3963

NORTH HAVEN

LOANS & MORTGAGES

HELP WANTED

WALLINGFORD - Clean 4 rms, 2 BR, LR, kit & bath. Stove & ref. You supply heat & elect. Pvt. entry. 2nd flr. Off st. parking. Ref. req. 1 mo. deposit. $850/mo. Call (203) 238-3328 to view. 160 S. Cherry St.

WALLINGFORD 2 bdrm, 1’st floor, new hardwood, carpet, windows, paint & refrigerator. Washer-dryer hookup. Offstreet parking, nice yard, Choate Vicinity, convenient location, No pets. Available now, $925.00 per month plus security. Call (203) 640-6308

MERIDEN Spring Village Phase 2. New 1726 SF. Townhouse w/3BR, 2.5BA, huge LR, 2 car gar, trek deck. Starts at $220,000. Galleria RE Call 203-671-2223.

REVERSE MORTGAGE No more mortgage payments! Free no obligation quote. No income qualifying/credit. Age 62 or older. Low Bank Rate Mortgage, Your reverse mortgage specialist. (203) 269-1508

MERIDEN-Centrally located prvt & clean. 3Rms w/stove & refrig. $675/mo Lease & sec dep req’ d. No pets. 203238-9772

MOVE IN SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric included. Private balcony. 1 month free rent. Ask for details. Call for info 203-639-4868

CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE

LEARN TO BUY & SELL REAL ESTATE 1-on-1 with an experienced local professional.

Call (203) 537-0428

PHOTOGRAPHERS Responsible, reliable photoenthusiasts and amateur photographers needed to take crowd shots at community events for Myrecordjournal.com online photo galleries. An outgoing and social personality, weekend and evening availability, digital camera and internet connection required. Paid per project.

Please send letter of interest to: ebarberino@record-journal.com

C o n s o l i d a t ed I n d u s t r i e s i n Cheshire CT has the following opening:

NDT Inspector Set up and operate Magnaflux inspection equipment to prepare and inspect steel forgings for cracks by magnetic particle inspection procedure. Work from route cards and customers and military specifications. In machine reservoir mix solution of “Magnaglow” powder and oil, according to prescribed formulas. Check strength of solution by comparing color against standard “Sample.” Set spacing of jaws to hold forgings, set amperage of current according to type of steel in forging. Operate Machine: Load forging in jaws; spray with oil solution while passing current through forging by pressing control bar; release bar, stop spray, open jaws, remove and place forging on drain board. Prepare lot of forgings. Set height of “black” light, check with light meter; replace lamp if reading is below 200. Use light by holding in hand on certain types of forgings. Place forging under light, inspect for cracks which show up fluorescent under light; circle cracks with red pencil. Inspect forgings for mismatch, cracks, areas not properly filled out. Separate forgings for burring, rework or scrap. Load into baskets. Repeat operation on forgings after burring operation; circle with red pencil any cracks not thoroughly removed. Separate for return to burr bench; demagnetize good forgings by passing through coil into tote box. As necessitated by shape of forgings, change machine jaws. Instruct and direct helper as necessary, to operate machine to prepare forgings. Report unusual conditions to supervisor. Candidates must be NAS410 certified. For consideration, please send a resume to: Jennifer Starrs Manager, Human Resources Consolidated Industries 677 Mixville Road Cheshire, CT 06410 ph: 203-272-5371 X255 fax: 203-272-5672

Looking for a friend? Find litters of critters in Marketplace.

HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING CLERK Town of Cheshire invites qualified applicants to apply for the twenty-five (25) hour position of Accounting Clerk. Starting hourly rate: $17.21/hr. Job description & information available on the Town’s web site at:

www.cheshirect.org A letter of interest and resume must be submitted by the close of business on Friday September 16, 2011, to Louis A. Zullo, Personnel Director/ Assistant Town Manager, at the Town Manager’s Office. The Town of Cheshire is an EEOE, M/F/D/V. AEROSPACE COMPANY Seeks person with Master Cam experience to do Engineering, Programming, Create Operation and Inspection Sheets. Email resume to: walter@bntool.com or call (860) 665-0134

MEDICAL CAREERS CNA’S wanted as well as non-certified exp’d caregivers for nonmedical in-home care for the elderly. Live-in for 3, 4 or 5 days and hourly. Our caregivers are as important to us as our clients. Visiting Angels, 860-349-7016.

HELP WANTED

AIDE/ATTENDANT - Local rest home has immediate opening for full time and part time aides/ attendants. Duties include daily housekeeping, laundry & resident care. Excellent pay. Call (203) 634-0564

Customer Service

Are You Unemployed? Fall & permanent positions available. No experience necessary. 20-30 people neeeded. $475-$535/wk to start. International company now hiring for New Haven /Hartford Counties. All depts hiring. CUSTOMER SERVICE LIGHT OFFICE DUTIES SET-UP & DISPLAY Benefits available after 90 days of full time work. For immediate interview call Call 860-329-0316

Advertise Call 24 Hours-a-Day 7 Days-a-Week

(203) 238-1953 or 1-800-228-6915 x2393 It’s About Time

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXP REQ. HEAVY TELE. APPLY IN PERSON AT FRAMERS MARKET, KENSINGTON PLACE MERIDEN. 203-235-8536. DRIVER & Counter person. PT & FT. Must have own car & ins. Reliable. Apply: Pizza Heaven, 286 W. Main St. No phone calls PHARMACY TECHNICIAN and CLERK Positions available. Part Time - Shifts are available in Meriden & New Haven locations. Experience preferred, but not required. Hancock Pharmacy 840 East Main St. Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 235-6323 info@hancockpharmacy.com PRE SCHOOL TEACHER, FT ASSISTANT, PT Other positions available. Benefits. Berlin. Call 860-828-0101 ask for Mel. SPECIAL ED TEACHER for Meriden non-profit, 5 hours a week between 9am and 2pm including weekends, $26.30/ hour. Call Human Resources 203237-9975 TREE Professional Bucket Operator & Tree Climber. Experienced, Reliable, Valid lic & CDL. Great Pay! 203-272-4216

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, September 8, 2011

SALE DATES: Thurs. Sept. 8 - Sept. 14, 2011

JOB LOT

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Clip-in Feather Hair Extensions

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Wave breaker design and a long center keel for stability

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Fleece Sheet Sets

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built-in electric pump inflates in 3 minutes

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Stainless Steel Cookware!

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180ª Adjustable chute Steel rator blade Cuts up to 18” path

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Power Splitter 5000

21' Round ...............................................59.99 24' Round ...............................................69.99 28' Round ...............................................89.99

2HP 5-Ton Splitting Force!

• Longer ram travel for more complete log splits

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1’x4’ Single .................3.49 1’x8’ Double ...............5.99 1’x10’ Double ............6.99 10,000 Gallon..................8.99 20,000 Gallon...............14.99 30,000 Gallon...............19.99

•Heats up to 1500 sq ft with up to 5100 BTU •LED digital display with remote •Wood cabinet with metal shell interior

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1 Gallon

399 449

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179

2 Quart….............Compare $26.........$16 4 Quart................Compare $40......... $19

DUTCH OVENS WITH LIDS

6 Quart…............Compare $50......... $23 8 Quart...............Compare $65..........$28

Commercial Grade Bakeware!

4’x5’ ..............................7.99 4’x8’ Heavy duty .13.99

Anti-Freeze

25’ Power cord easily hooks to garden hose.1 year warranty uses 1/2 the electricity of other brands

349

a. 13”x 9” Rectangular Cake Pan b. Small Roast Pan c. Sm.Cookie Sheet

a. Loaf Pan b. 9” Square Cake c. 9” Round Cake

200

Heats up to 1500sq. ft.

Premium Quality! Sweat Shirts or Sweat Pants

Heavyweight basic crews & pull on pants. Lots of moisture management styles! Compare $25 Your Choice

100

Waffle Tops

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Contains 60% sunflower seed

25 lb Nyjer Thistle Seed

Just Arrived Ladies Style

Long Sleeve Tees

Mens Silk Shirts

Henleys, crews & more! Compare $8

M-3XL Machine was & dr y Ticketed $55

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Save on Grill and Furniture Covers!

All Purpose Tarps

•Heavy duty vinyl construction

•Elastic closure for secure fit •Keeps furniture clean and dr y

Grill Covers vinyl covers

Waffle knit top, flannel pant S - XL Department Store Price $55

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41.5” Diameter Log Hoop

Enviro Log® 5 lb/3 hr Burn 6 pk

41” Outdoor Log Racks

Holds half face cord of wood 96” Outdoor Log Racks.....$40

Holds full face cord of wood

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

10' x 20'

20' x 30'

Rust-proof poly-carbonate grommets UV treated Tear resistant -90% Heavier than standard grade tarps! 8'x10'

16'x20'

28.79 53.99 71.99

30' x 60'

10'x12'

20'x30'

8' x 10'

16' x 20'

25' x 45'

4.99

19.99

61.89

17.99

92.99

17.29

76.99

98.99

26.99

109.99

7.49

18' x 20'

22.49

10'x20'

30' x 50'

Patented Triple Riveted Corner Grommets

20'x40'

25'x40'

12'x16'

Industrial Tarps Twice as Strong™ New technology stops rips

30'x50'

12'x25'

LATEX-ITE®

Driveway Sealers

5 Pk Lawn & Leaf Bags

Driveway Repair

Poly Lawn & Leaf Rakes

42 Gal. Contractor Trash Bags

24”

Steamfast®

Premium Plus...............$15 Airport Grade.............. $19 Optimum Pro................$24

•12 Amp motor • Bagless • Headlight • Hepa filter Compare $159

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Windtunnel Cyclonic Vac

• No bags • Includes tools Compare $119

• Steam cleans with 1000 watts of power • No soap/chemicals required • Sanitizes all hard surfaces Compare $79

100% polyester. Side pockets, drawstring waist. Styles for men & women. Compare $20-$24 or more

1 Gal. Blacktop Crack Filler.......... $10 Cleaner/Degreaser.......................... $10 Gallon Trowel Patch Asphalt Repair ................................. $10 Driveway Squeegee 18”...................$15

Canister Vaccuum

Electronic Steam Mop

Eagle Canyon Micro Fleece Pants

Ripstopper™ Industrial Tarps

7.19

27.99

Wasp & Hornet Killer

Patriots Game Day® 10’x10’ Gazebo

10.79

15' x 30'

43.99

10'x 12'

Heavy Duty frame with XLarge pneumatic tires. Includes all weather cover Compare $79.99

Compare $200

37.49

11.99

Brands vary by store

249

20' x 40'

12' x 16'

81”x27”x20” Compare $15...................$5.50

Real flickering glow, real wax candle. No Flame-No Fire-No Risk LED & batteries included.....

18.79

12.49

33”x27”x35” Compare $12...................$4.50

Over Sized Chair Cover

Scented Flameless Candles 6pk. Tea Lights

12' x 25'

Chaise Cover

Rolling Log Caddy with Cover

6' x 8'

53”-59”-68”.................Compare $20.......$10 80”................................Compare $25.......$12 premium pvc 59”-68”.........................Compare $40.......$19

Stack Chair Cover

flannel lined

3”x3”..... 3 $ 3”x6”..... 4

2.99

2.19

Compare $9......................$3.50

A light, soft sweater alternative! 100% Polyester Compare $40

5' x 7'

27”x30” Kettle Grill.....Compare $9.........$4 68” Standard................Compare $12.......$5

$ Famous Outdoor Retailer 1/4 Zip Microfleece Top

Rust-proof grommets every 3-4 ft. Polypropylene weave for added strength. Easy to clean. A size for your every need!

Furniture Covers

30”..................$7

Famous Maker Ladies Sleep Sets

S-2X Compare $35

a. Lg. Roast/ Lasagna b. Springform/ Fluted

White, grey heather M-2XL Compare $20

$ Premium Quality Hooded Full Zip Sweat Shirt

New England Patriots® Tees

Suet Cakes

3/4 & Long Sleeve Tees

Our Reg. $10

25 lb Signature Blend® Premium Wild Bird Food

Thermal heleys or crew. Solids & stripes Compare $15

Squirrel-proof Bird Feeder

Famous Outdoor Retailer

Protects documents for 30 minutes at 1550ºF Compare $40

Contains 60% sunflower seed

20”x12”x23” Heats up to 1500sq. ft.

a. Lg. Cookie Sheet b. 12 Cup Muffin Pan c. 6 Cup Jumbo Muffin Pan

a. Medium Cookie Sheet b. 14” Pizza Pan

Fire Chest

20 lb Country Mix Wild Bird Food

Duraflame Stove

Compare $49.99

Rolling Mantel Fireplaces

First Alert® Digital Safe

16 lb Kaytee Birders Blend® Wild Bird Food

Compare $400

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Pool Cover Pump 350 Gallon Per Hr Clog Resistant

Save on Bird Seed & Feeders!

Winterizer

1 Gallon Liquid or Powdered Shock

SAUCE PANS WITH LIDS

Cover Care

Winterizing Chemical Kits

Lifesmart® 6-Element Infrared Heater Cabinet

1 Qt Milk Pan....Compare $19......$10

Ice Equalizers Pool Pillows

Deluxe Water Tubes

8” Fry Pan…..............Compare $22........$11 10” Fry Pan…..........Compare $29........$16 12” Fry Pan…..........Compare $40........$22

In Ground Pool Covers

Above Ground Pool Covers

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Remanufactured

Python® Wood Splitting Tools

Fold-up Cargo Carrier

Fiberglass handles a. Log Splitter b. 8lb. Maul c. 8lb. Sledge

•60”x19.5” •500lb capacity •Powder coated finish •Fits 2” receiver class III/IV Compare $130

Compare $34.97-$38.88

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

Compare $69.99

Black & Decker® 18 V Cordless Drill Variable speed. 24 position clutch. Bonus FREE stud sensor

Fixed Cargo Carrier Compare $100.......$50

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