Berlin Citizen May 30, 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Day to honor our troops

By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

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Berlin held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony May 27, to honor all those who have served, fought and sacrificed their lives for our country, and those who continue to serve. Residents, veterans, service men and women and parade goers lined the streets of the parade route. Families and children dressed in red, white and blue and waving American Flags cheered as the parade marched onward to Veterans Park. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was the keynote speaker at the post-parade ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park. See more photos on page 11.

Rockin’ 4 The Troops entertains parade goers By Maura Gaffney Special to The Citizen Playing loud rockin’ music before 9 a.m. has become a Memorial Day tradition for Tom Deschenes. His home is located along the parade route on Farmington Avenue, and every year before the parade begins, he turns up the volume for spectators to enjoy. Deschenes will be entertaining patriotic Americans next weekend as well, but on a much bigger scale. The local musician will be playing live with his band at “Rockin’ 4 The Troops.” Deschenes lives near the Subway restaurant on Farmington Avenue, and he’s been the unofficial early morning disc jockey for that section of road ever since Farmington Avenue was designated as the new parade route several years ago. Many parade goers have made it a tradition to park their chairs nearby, so they can listen to

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the lively music as they wait for marchers. Deschenes turns off the speakers at 9 a.m. so spectators can enjoy the parade, but next weekend the music will last all afternoon and into the night to support the troops. Rockin’ 4 The Troops is a charity started by Tom and Laura Deschenes that sends care packages to U.S. servicemen and women overseas. The charity is supported primarily by a Rockin’ 4 The Troops concert put on by dozens of area musicians each June. Admission to the live show is an item that can be sent to those who are serving in harm’s way. Approved items include everything from toothpaste to trail mix. Donations to help pay shipping costs are accepted as well. “We just want to send some of the comforts of home to our troops,” Deschenes said. See Rockin’, page 35

The Berlin public schools system is currently searching for a new assistant principal for Willard Elementary School. “We have lots of applicants, over 150 to be exact, and we’re in the hunt right now and hope to have somebody named well before our next school year, hopefully by July 1,” Willard Principal Salvatore Urso said. Assistant Principal Lauren Feltz has given her letter of resignation to the Board of Education. She is leaving the Berlin public schools at the end of this school year to start her new position as principal of Middlebury Elementary School in Middlebury, beginning July 1. Feltz was assistant principal at Willard for three years. Before working for the Berlin public schools, she was a teacher for 13 years in Wilton. “I think the Berlin school system is an excellent school district,” Feltz said. “I think the community is extremely education oriented and the parents are a great support to the school. I think Berlin is a district that believes and acts on the belief that they want to do right by every student. I think they have a lot of respect for their students and a lot of respect for the importance of the educational process for each child and I learned a lot and I have really valued my time as being part of the team.” Feltz said she will miss the “incredibly dedicated staff,” of Willard school the most.

“They are tremendously hard working and they’re highly collaborative and I can only hope that my new staff will be of the same,” Feltz said. “They really are stellar folks.” Principal Salvatore Urso said staff and administrators congratulate Feltz on her new position and that “it’s certainly a step up from her assistant principal job here at Willard.” “We certainly wish Ms. Feltz well and she has made great contributions to Willard school. In the years that she has been here, she certainly contributed to the school in many ways,” Urso said. “She has a strong vision for excellent instruction, how to promote and sustain a climate for children in which that helps them best learn in. She has provided support for staff and technology applications.” Brian Benigni, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, said a hiring committee, made up of two parents and eight district administrators and teachers, will begin interviewing applicants this week. “We are looking for an educational leader that possesses a strong structural

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hike is at Sunny Border Nursery on the Chamberlain Highway. Marc Laviana, president of Sunny Border, will kick off the event with a talk about the green roof systems that nursery produces at the site. Additional activities are being offered to supplement the hikes and walks in order to give individuals and families a broader experience and a range of choices for Trails Day activities in Berlin. The Pistol Creek walk will be augmented by contributions from bird watching enthusiast Andrea Thiede and historians Mary Jane Dapkus and Lorraine Stub. In addition, the Ragged Mountain hike will include a stream crossing on the bridge recently completed by Eagle Scout Collin Brown. On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dave Alkas, of the Berlin Lions Club, will open its farm museum at the Berlin Fairgrounds, on Beckley Road. Stanchem will offer public viewing at the new fishway, on Berlin Street, on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families and groups also can bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the pavilion at Timberlin or the patio at rear of the Pistol Creek Club-

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Local volunteers, the Town of Berlin, Berlin Conservation Commission, Berlin Parks and Recreation Department, Berlin Land Trust, New Britain Youth Museum, Berlin Lions Club, The Central CT Health District, Berlin Historical Society, StanChem and the Hatchery Brook Community Garden are teaming up to offer outdoor events as part of the 2013 Connecticut Trails Day Weekend, June 1 and 2. Connecticut Forest and Park Association coordinates Connecticut Trails Day Weekend and over 259 events are being offered statewide. In Berlin there will be six hikes or walks, five on Saturday and one on Sunday. The town and Land Trust are sponsoring hikes at the Blue Hills Conservation Area and the Hatchery Brook Conservation Area on Saturday, at 9 a.m.; a walk at Pistol Creek on Saturday, at 1:30 p.m.; and a Ragged Mountain hike on Sunday, at 1 p.m. The New Britain Youth Museum will be hosting two nature walks at Hungerford Park, on Saturday: a “Sensory Walk,” at 10 a.m., and a “Habitat Walk,” at 3 p.m. Pat Bigelow will be on hand, before the Hatchery Brook hike, to provide information about the Community Garden. The meeting place for the Blue Hills Conservation Area

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of that. Actions speak very loud and in this case, voting for the bill and rebuffing his contribution was exactly what my constituents and my conscious would expect me to do. Fortunately, you have people who think they can influence the (legislative) process either by actions or words. I think this one showed that in the end I did the right thing by voting to close this loop hole, but more importantly it passed the entire General Assembly and the bill was adopted. During the trial, jury and the public heard testimony that you allegedly said “Killing bills is easier than passing them,” during a fundraiser event in 2011 to a group of rollyour-own tobacco shop owners. Was that statement taken out of context during the trial and in media reports?

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During the week of May 13, House Majority Leader Joseph Aresimowicz, DBerlin/Southington, was listed as a witness in the case of Robert Braddock Jr., a former campaign finance director for former state House Speak- Aresimowicz er Christopher G. Donovan. Braddock was found guilty on May 21, on charges of conspiracy, using false donors to write campaign checks and falsifying reports to the federal government. During trial, jury heard testimony from an FBI informant, Democratic Party insider Harry Raymond Soucy, of conversations and text messages he had with Aresimowicz about a bill

that taxes roll-your-own cigarette shops. Aresimowicz denied commenting to the media during trial, as he did not want to interfere with the case. Now that the trial is over, Aresimowicz sat down with The Berlin Citizen to tell his side of the story. (See next page for story on the high-profile case) What was your initial reaction to seeing your name on the witness list for the Braddock trial? I think any time your name is mentioned in anything like that, there’s a certain amount of anxiety and embarrassment. But when the story came out it was very clear that I did absolutely as I should with not being involved with the scandal and doing the opposite, which is voting for the bill (in April) and saying no to any attempt to try and offer me anything of monetary value. In the end I was proud

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mands of a rigorous academic program with the need to support the development of the total child and understanding that kids need to have their emotional needs met and feel safe and connected in a school environment in order to have academic success,” Feltz said.

public silence. “I stand here to confirm what I told you a year ago,” Donovan said. “My vote was never for sale and I was not involved in Ray Soucy’s conduit contribution scheme. That doesn’t mean I didn’t talk to Ray Soucy; I never denied that I did. ... I knew they were concerned about their small businesses and I care about small business. But there was no quid pro quo.” Donovan said what happened to him is a cautionary tale that all politicians should heed. “Somebody you know shakes your hand, talks about something at a fundraiser and plots to take you down,” Donovan said. “It can happen anywhere — it can happen to anyone.” FBI agents and staff mem-

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ernment attorney Eric Glover told the jury. “At the very least Mr. Braddock didn’t want to know. You have to decide what he knew, or what he decided not to know about.” The government focused particularly on conversations Braddock had with Soucy. In one example, Soucy described the difficulties his friends had getting the “drunks, drug addicts, and losers” to write checks even when the men put the money in their hands. “Ah God,” Braddock said, laughing. “Hey it works.” Political experts said the scandal severely damaged Donovan’s chances of winning the 5th Congressional District seat. Donovan, the endorsed candidate, lost a three-way Democratic primary amid the scandal. His lawyer attended court daily throughout the trial. As the case was handed to the jury Tuesday afternoon, Donovan briefly addressed the media after a year of near

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NEW HAVEN — A federal jury took less than three hours to find Robert Braddock Jr. guilty on charges of conspiracy, using false donors to write campaign checks and falsifying reports to the federal government. The 12-member panel convicted Braddock of helping the owners of roll-your-own cigarette shops hide the source of contributions to the congressional campaign of former House Speaker Christopher Donovan. The retailers hoped Donovan, a Meriden Democrat, could use his influence to kill legislation that would have harmed the roll-your-own business. U.S. District Court Judge Janet Bond Arterton scheduled sentencing for Aug. 13. Braddock, Donovan’s campaign finance director, faces a statutory maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. Braddock, 34, showed little emotion but held his chin in his hand as the jury foreman read the verdict, then quietly left the courtroom with his lawyer. Spanning over six days of trial, federal prosecutors played secretly recorded video and audio for the jury and presented witnesses who had made deals with the government to reduce their own sentences. Jurors also saw and heard recordings of Donovan and other politicians, including House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, R-Norwalk, and

House Majority Leader Joseph Aresimowicz, DBerlin. The recordings were part of an FBI sting using an informant that targeted lawmakers, including Donovan, for illegal campaign contributions. Donovan and the other lawmakers were not indicted in the sting. But six other men, including Donovan campaign manager Joshua Nassi, were arrested and pleaded guilty. Braddock was the only one to go to trial. “There were days of this trial when I thought that Chris Donovan was sitting next to me, rather than Mr. Braddock,” said Braddock’s attorney, Frank Riccio II. “I do believe there was a spillover effect and I think that’s unfortunate.” In closing arguments, Riccio told jurors the case was based on the words of convicted felons and flimsy at best. He also said Nassi was “in it up to his neck” as opposed to Braddock, whose job was to collect campaign donations. The government played recorded conversations that showed Braddock was told the checks he was collecting from political operative Harry Raymond Soucy were from phony donors and an attempt to influence legislation. Government attorneys also testified that Braddock accepted and entered the checks into a database knowing it was used to generate federal election reports. “He had a professional interest in making sure the campaign met its goals,” gov-

The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 30, 2013

Bill prohibits minors from using tanning beds By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Earlier this month, state Sen. Terry Gerratana (DBerlin/New Britain) led passage of a bill that bans the use of tanning booths by people under the age of 17. The bill, known as Senate Bill 872, passed the Senate on May 17, and the House of

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Children’s Fund Summer Camperships

New Citizen Evan Anthony Pulaski Brian and Catherine (Aldi) Pulaski, of Meriden, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Evan Anthony, on May 15, 2013, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measured 22 inches in length. Evan’s maternal grandparents are Mike Aldi, of Southington, and Peggy Quinn, of Meriden. His paternal grandparents are Jeff and Gina Pulaski, of Kensington. Maternal great-grandfather is James Quinn, Sr., of Southington. Evan is Brian and Catherine’s first child.

The Berlin Children’s Fund was established in 1969 to give children in Berlin the opportunity to have that summer camp experience. The committee is made up 16 members, along with Doug Truitt, assistant director and Community Services and Youth Services coordinator. The committee’s responsibility is to raise funds and show their appreciation to the donors. The Community/Youth Service Department administrates who the camperships go to. Referrals are received from the Berlin Visiting Nurse Association, Berlin school educators, and the Berlin Community Service Department. There are guidelines for receiving a campership. For families who would like to apply for a campership or for more information, contact Doug Truitt at (860) 828-7059 or dtruitt@town.berlin.ct.us. If you would like to make a contribution to this fund, please make your tax deductible check to “The Berlin Children’s Fund,” 240 Kensington Road, Berlin CT 06037. The Berlin Children’s Fund can also be considered in your United Way donation. Our goal is to raise $500 to be put in the fund for needed camperships. The Children’s Fund will be holding Bill’s Pizza Night Fundraiser on Tuesday, June 11, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dine in or order out between the above hours and put your receipt in the basket and a percentage of the receipt will go to the Berlin Children’s Fund – Campership Fund for Berlin Children.

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Ten fun outings with your kids this summer By Patty Szczygiel and Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Summer is right around the corner, bringing warm weather, blue skies, and lots of free time for your little ones. Free time may not be in your own forecast, however, and that vacation trip may not be in your budget. Not to worry. Here is a list of local summer activities to try out with your kids on a weekend or a day-off that will leave your family and your wallet happy. Hungerford Nature Center This family museum and nature center provides a

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to speak about the trial and give your side of the Continued from page 2 story, were you nervous about public opinion? The time period that stateNot necessarily nervous, ment was said we weren’t but it was difficult. I would even in session, so there was never want to interfere with actually no bill before the the process that was taking General Assembly and it was place down there, so I was taken in context of a general careful to not say anything. discussion about the legislaAs soon as it ended I was tion and not about any specifthankful so I could begin to ic bill. We weren’t even in yet, at least speak upon the matso it would be absolutely imter. I think being the majoripossible to refer to any bill ty leader, all of my colbecause none existed. But the leagues up here in the chamlegislative process by its nature, it’s very difficult to pass bills. That’s a general statement that we use all the time. Unfortunately, I think when you use jargons or lingo, as it pertains to this, it may not always appear as we say it. When taken out of context, it does sound a little awkward. I speak to a lot of classes and I host a lot of organizations (at ★ AFTER EARTH (PG13) ★ EPIC (PG) 210 430 705 755 1130 200 435 700 930 the state capitol) to talk about 1105 935 1015 ★ 3D GREAT GATSBY the legislative process all the ★ NOW YOU SEE ME (PG13) (PG13 ) 1020 420 1025 1115 155 440 735 1010 way from the public hearing ★ GREAT GATSBY FAST & FURIOUS 6 (PG13) (PG13) 120 725 to eventually passing the bill, ★ 1030 1100 120 150 405 and that’s my exact words. By 435 650 720 935 1005 ★ 3D STAR TREK (PG13) 1110 205 500 its sheer nature to be a delib- ★ HANGOVER III (R) 1045 1140 125 215 345 ★ STAR TREK (PG13) erative body, it is far easier to 445 615 715 840 945 1035 110 415 740 1035 kill a bill up here than to pass ★ 3D EPIC (PG) ★ IRON MAN 3 (PG13) 1025 100 335 600 830 1025 115 400 710 955 a bill. TIMES FOR FRI 5/31 - SUN 6/2 When you were not able

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solutely done everything right. So there was that time period where it was uncomfortable, but in the end I think it was for the better. Although unfortunate to be involved in this type of incident, I think it very much proved exactly that I am above approach as it comes to my legislating up here. I am going to do what’s right for my district and the state of Connecticut When you and Ray Soucy began texting back

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Prayer Christian vocal group concert for Saturday, June 1, at 7 p.m. The event is free. The public is welcome. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its 6th annual 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive-in for Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Members of the Christian Education will take food orders at your car. DJ, bring your classic cars. For more information, call (860) 3441455. The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled its annual free Vacation Bible School, Kingdom Rock, for Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (860) 828-6586. The Berlin Congregational Church, has scheduled its Yankee Peddler Fair for Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. Only handmade items may be offered. Tables are available for rent. For more information or an application, contact Tinagagner@aol.com. The Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, schedules Sunday worship, for 10 a.m., with a fellowship coffee-hour imme-

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Services Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m., (860) 828-6586. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St., 8:30 a.m. Contemporary, 8:30 a.m.; “Life Together” for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional, 11 a.m. (860) 828-3637. Berlin Congregational Jehovah’s Witnesses, 234 Farmington Ave. (860) 832-8700. Christian Life Church, 496 Kensington Rd., Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 8 and 11 a.m., Main Sanctuary; PowerPlay! (for children age 4 - 5th grade), 9 a.m. (860) 8285105. Crossroads Church of God, 146 Hudson St. (860) 8283822. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave., Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St., Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 828-4222. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway., Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Every Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 8280519. Saint Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 68 Main St., East Berlin, 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist; 10 a.m. Sunday School, stgabrielseastberlinct.org (860) 828-3735. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass on Sunday, 7:30, 9 10:30 a.m. and noon, weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 225-0661.

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Outings Continued from page 6 day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (203) 3221646. Weekend camping trip There are several campgrounds, around the state, in prime locations to enjoy outdoor activities. Hammonasset State Park in Madison and Rocky Neck in East Lyme are both right by the beach, Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, and is near Haddam Meadows and Gillette Castle, for a nice day trip outside of the campgrounds. Kettletown Campground in Southbury offers camp sites and also rustic cabins. All facilities charge a fee. To see is a full list of camp sites and state forest parks, visit www.ct.gov/deep and click on outdoor recreation, or call (860) 424-3000. Mystic Aquarium, Mystic

There is plenty to do and see at this aquarium, with marine animals ranging from jelly fish to sea lions, and from beluga whales to penguins. There are daily exhibits for viewing, including “Birds of the Outback,” “Scales and Tails,” “Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below,” and more. Mystic Aquarium also offer encounter programs where children and adults can interact with animals. A fee for admission is charged. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit mysticaquarium.org, or call (860) 572-5955. Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport This zoo holds over 300 animals from North and South America. Children can enjoy scavenger hunts and local hikes, and dads can enjoy getting in for free on Father’s Day. There is a fee for all ages, except 3 and under are free. Group rates are also available.

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Friendly firefighters To the editor: Monday evening my wife and I took our 21 ½ month old daughter out for our nightly walk through some of Berlin’s neighborhoods. We stopped at the train station to show her a train. But it never came. We then walked down Farmington Avenue and with Kahlan riding on my shoulders, we walked past the old Kensington Furniture building where the Kensington Fire Department had all of their trucks and Firefighters out there, I assume doing drills. They were all grouped at the entrance in their gear, I am guessing receiving instructions on what to do, when one of the firefighters waved at us. Then, one by

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one, a firefighter looked at what he was waving at and started waving too. Soon, the entire Kensington Company was waving at us like the three of us were a parade. It was then that I looked up at my daughter and she had a huge smile and was waving full born at them. I want to say thank you to the Kensington Fire Department for making a little girls night. We took her to see a train, but she found something better. Matt J Zangari Berlin

To the editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in the Berlin community that helped make the Berlin High School Class of 2013 All Night Graduation spring Butter Braid fundraiser a success. With your generosity, our graduating seniors will be able to have a safe event to celebrate with all of their Berlin High School friends on graduation night. The BHS All Night Graduation Pie Committee Lisa DeGroff, Carol Iozzo and Maria Simmone

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Commentary From the Friends of the Worthington Meeting House

Decoration Day remembered By Sallie Caliandri The Friends of the Worthington Meeting House is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Worthington Meeting House, a prerevolutionary treasure in need of preservation. We need your voices. The holiday we know as Memorial Day had its beginning around the time of the Civil War, when families and loved ones came to the cemetery to place flowers on the graves of those who had died in service to their country. The custom of decorating graves goes back to ancient times, but after the Civil War it took on new meaning, with observances at various cemeteries in town. The ceremonies took a good part of the day, starting around 10 a.m. and continuing until after 2 p.m. There was no parade at first; people gathered at each site and at the last place (often at one of the monuments) there was a speaker, prayers, and perhaps musical selections from a band or drum corps. By 1905, Decoration Day was still an all-day affair,

with a parade involving school children, the Daughters of the American Revolution, veterans and bands. Somewhere along the line, the custom of alternating parade sites between Berlin, East Berlin and Kensington began. Berlin’s parade would start on Worthington Ridge near Peter Parley Row, and went to the World War I monument near Farmington Avenue. East Berlin’s parade came down Main Street past the Civil War monument and went into Wilcox Cemetery. Kensington’s parade started at the American Paper Goods factory and went up to the Civil War monument at Kensington Congregational Church. I grew up hearing stories about the Civil War veterans riding in the parades, some wearing uniforms, and some sporting the long white beards that we might associate with Col. Sanders. The stories were interesting, but had no real personal meaning to me. When I started researching the Civil War, I found some things that See Decoration, next page

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Memorial Day Parade Photo by Maura Gaffney

Military veterans received respectful applause all along the parade route.

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Veterans march in the parade.

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It’s all about the candy for third grader Griffin Hilbie.

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brought it home. The first Berlin soldier to die in battle, James L. Bailey, lived in a house that had been right next door to where I grew up. The house burned in the early 1900s, but in 1860 had belonged to an elderly widow Anner Elton Cole Gladden and her maiden sister Hulda Elton. This young man had lost his father as a child, and was working as a farm laborer. He enlisted in the 5th CT volunteer infantry in June of 1861. He was killed at Cedar Mountain, VA, Aug. 9, 1862. He was only 22 years old. The records of the Kensington Congregational Church note his passing. In the next few weeks, several more Kensington names were added to the casualty list. A movement began to collect funds for a monument to the fallen. This culminated in the building of the first monument dedicated to Civil War soldiers. Our last Civil War veteran, Henry J. Colby, died in Berlin Nov. 21, 1938. He is buried in Maple Cemetery. The first to die in the Civil War was August Brandt, who

died of dysentery Sept. 10, 1861, at the age of 31. Cathy Nelson, of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, has compiled a list of names of Berlin men who fought in the war. It numbers 209 people. It is available on the library’s website, along with information about other resources at the library. A sad detail: of the 209 men who served, 70 are known to have died, and others were never heard from again. A number of residents were prisoners of war at Andersonville or other prison camps. Some died; some survived, but were never the same again. PTSD is not a new condition. Memorial Day has evolved into a day of picnics and parades. It is the unofficial beginning of summer. Yes, it’s nice to have a long weekend, but don’t forget the ones who died so that we can celebrate. Try doing a little research. You may have a Civil War hero who lived in your backyard. We will be highlighting some of these heroes over the next few weeks. Sallie Caliandri is a board member of the Berlin Historical Society and a member of the Friends of the Worthington Meeting House. She is a guest columnist for The Berlin Citizen.

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American Legion Post 68, 154 Porters Pass, has scheduled a Flag Day ceremony for June 14, at 7 p.m., at the Post home. The ceremony is held to properly retire unserviceable American flags. The public is asked to drop off unserviceable flags prior to June 14. For more information, call (860) 828-9102, after 5 p.m.

Read a book with your ears By Helen Aveline I’ve been a fan of audiobooks since the days when a book was a big bulky set of a dozen or so cassette tapes that I listened to, in my car, on my commute to work. Today, I think they’re an absolute necessity for anyone who wants to read a great many books but finds they never have enough time to get to all of them. Here’s why: 1. Listening to audiobooks can easily increase your overall book consumption by 50 percent to 100 percent because you’re using time that previously wasn’t available and turning it into valuable “reading” time. 2. You can checkout free downloadable audiobooks from the State Library or our Overdrive collection with your library card and

Open Book download them to your computer for transfer to mp3 players, iPads, and mobile devices. Or browse through our large collection of books on CDs and pop one into your car or home stereo. 3. You can listen while exercising; while walking or hiking; or while doing mundane tasks around the house or yard like folding laundry or doing dishes. If you do most of your listening while you drive, no worries — it is super easy to get your audiobook from your computer and into your car: — If your newer car features an auxiliary input,

then you can simply transfer the MP3 file to your smartphone, iPod or MP3 player, plug the device into the auxiliary input with an auxiliary cable and you’re good to go. — If your car doesn’t have an auxiliary input and/or you don’t own a smartphone, iPod or MP3 player, just burn the audiobook MP3 file onto a CD. You can burn CDs using iTunes on both the Mac and the PC or you can use Windows Media Player on the PC. 4. Even if you feel you don’t do well with audio processing of book content, you can try various kinds of books to see if some work better than others. Some people don’t like to listen to fiction in audio form because they can’t get immersed in the story, but find they can engage just fine with non-fiction.

It’s worth experimenting. 5. And don’t forget the kids! Studies show that children can listen to stories well beyond their independent reading levels and comprehend more complex literature. Audiobooks can also expand their vocabulary and demonstrate fluent reading and appropriate phrasing, intonation, and articulation. I’ve laughed out loud at Tina Fey’s “Bossypants;” had to pull to the side of the road because I was crying so hard at Adriana Trigiani’s “The Shoemaker’s Wife;” and sat in my garage 15 minutes after I got home because I just had to find out what happened next in “Room” by Emma Donoghue. If you haven’t embraced audiobooks yet, I highly recommend you give them a try!

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house between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Saturday. The Berlin Historical Society will be having a tag sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the museum, on Peck Street. The museum will open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A limited supply of trails maps for Berlin’s conservation areas are being made available through a grant from CCHD and will be handed out at the events. “The Town of Berlin has wonderful open spaces and recreational opportunities,” said Jennifer Benner, CFPA’s Connecticut Trails Day coordinator. “They have been great CT Trails Day Weekend supporters over the years, offering fantastic events for all to enjoy. Their enthusiasm for this celebration is a great model for other communities to help get their residents outdoors and enjoying nature.” For details on the Trails Day Weekend hikes and walks, use the link on the Town of Berlin website at www.town.berlin.ct.us, or look for booklets at the BerlinPeck Memorial Library and at the Town Planning office, Town Hall room 7. The Ragged Mountain hike was added after the Trails Day booklet was published. Information can be found on the Connecticut Forest and Park Association website, ctwoodlands.org/CT-TrailsDayWeekend2013, under “view additional events and updates.” For more information, contact Economic Development Director Jim Mahoney at (860) 828-7005.

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Inspiring young dancers to achieve their dreams!

Congratulations to our amazing 148 member Dance Competition Team. We are so proud of your Outstanding Awards and accomplishments. BRAVO!

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Best Bank 1st Farmington Bank 2nd TD Bank 3rd Webster Bank

Best Computer Sales & Service 1st Target Computers 2nd Best Buy 3rd PCW Computer

Best Carpet/Floor Company 1st Matson Rugs 2nd Galaxy Discount Carpet Store 3rd Home Depot

Best Day Care 1st Discovery Center Preschool LLC 2nd Creative Kids Learning Center 3rd YMCA

Best Cellular Store 1st Verizon 2nd AT&T 3rd Best Buy

Best Dry Cleaner 1st Kensington Cleaners 2nd Best Cleaners 3rd Big Z Cleaners

Best Florist 1st Brierley Johnson Florist 2nd Sharon Elizabeth’s Floral Designs 3rd Stop & Shop (tied) 3rd Weber’s Nursery & Florist

Best Fuel and Oil Company 1st Grady Mechanical LLC

Best Electrical Contractor 1st Bigelow Electric Inc. 2nd Santoro Electric 3rd MS Contracting & Electric

2nd Allen’s Oil Heating & Air Condi tioning 3rd Ace Oil (tied) 3rd Recck’s Oil Company Best Golf Course 1st Timberlin Golf Course 2nd Safari Golf 3rd Stanley Golf Course

Best Heating & Air Cond. Contractor 1st Grady Mechanical LLC 2nd Riley Plumbing & Heating 3rd Superior Heating & Cooling Inc.

Best Home Improvement Contractor 1st Nadeau Carpentry 2nd Sage Home Improvement (tied) 2nd Bryan & Clinton Bigelow Build ing Co. 3rd JD’s Home Improvement Best Insurance Agency 1st John Bogden Insurance 2nd Paquette Insurance 3rd Allstate (tied) 3rd PMG Insurance Services

Best Eye Glasses & Contacts Store 1st Kensington Opticians 2nd Ratchford Eye Center (Tied) 2nd Visual Perceptions Eyecare 3rd Harvey & Lewis Opticians

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Best Lighting Center 1st Connecticut Lighting Center 2nd Home Depot 3rd Lowes

Best Martial Arts Instruction 1st First Class Martial Arts & Fitness

2nd Valentin Karate 3rd Dan Pilewski Best Nursery & Garden Store 1st Kensington Garden Center 2nd Nutmeg Farm Garden Center 3rd Lowes Best Paint, Decorating & Fabric Center 1st Painter’s Edge 2nd Carlton’s Interiors 3rd Lowes

Best Real Estate Agent 1st Heather Edelson 2nd Steve Wollman 3rd Mary Jean Agostini

Best Chiropractor 1st Michele Imossi 2nd Hartney Chiropractic 3rd Henderson Chiropractic

Best Veterinarian 1st Kensington Bird & Animal Hospital 2nd Berlin Animal Hospital 3rd Compassionate Care Veterinary Hospital: Christine Puskaric

Best Dance Studio 1st Dance Step 2nd Caroline’s Dance Center 3rd Backstage Academy of Dance

Best Pet Groomer 1st Dirty Dog 2nd Top Dog Pet Services LLC 3rd Canine Design Best Pet/Pet Supply Store 1st Dirty Dog 2nd AS Labieniec Inc. 3rd Petco Best Picture Framer 1st Aardvark Art Studio 2nd Kensington Glass & Framing 3rd Michaels

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Best Day Spa 1st European touch Day Spa 2nd The Right Touch 3rd Beautiful People Salon & Day Spa

Best Dentist Office 1st Advanced Dental 2nd Dr. Michael Tosatti 3rd Dr. Viagrande (tied) 3rd Dr. Gary Volz Best Medical Care Facility 1st Grove Hill Medical Center 2nd Hospital of Central CT 3rd Kensington Primary Care

Best Hair Salon 1st European Touch Day Spa 2nd Creations Hair and Spa 3rd Tracy and Company

Best Nail Salon 1st Jenny Le Nail Salon 2nd Elle Nails & Spa 3rd Tip Top Nails II

Best Health/Fitness Center 1st The Powerhouse Gym 2nd Average Joe’s 3rd LA Fitness

Best Pediatrician 1st Dr. Brian Lameroux (tied) 1st Dr. Matteo Lopreiato (tied) 2nd Dr. William Currao 3rd Tamika Brierley

Best Massage 1st The Right Touch 2nd Ella Panaitisor at Dr. Imosis’s (tied) 2nd Silk Waxing Spa (tied) 3rd Creations

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Best Podiatrist 1st Dr. David M. Roccapriore 2nd Craig Kaufman 3rd Dr. Garry Kolin

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Best Pharmacy 1st CVS 2nd Walgreens Pharmacy 3rd Rite Aid

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Best Motor Vehicle John Burke • Don Rooney

Best New Auto Dealer 1st Schaller Subaru 2nd Morande Ford 3rd Absolute Auto Center

Best Car Wash 1st Shiny Bright Auto Wash 2nd Super Shine Car Wash 3rd Rainbow Car Wash

Best Service Station 1st Kensington Auto Service Ltd. 2nd Absolute Auto Center 3rd Rich’s Citgo (tied) 3rd Ron’s Automotive Repair Inc. (tied)

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Best Motor Vehicle Best Tire Shop 1st Connecticut Tire 2nd Town Fair Tire 3rd Don Stevens Tire Co., Inc.

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Best Used Auto Dealer 1st Absolute Auto Repair 2nd Schaller Subaru 3rd Morande Ford

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Best Bar/Lounge 1st Hawthorne Inn 2nd Sliders Grill & Bar 3rd Bella’gio Lounge

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Best Happy Hour 1st Sliders Grill & Bar 2nd Hawthorne Inn 3rd Heroes

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Best Nightly Entertainment

Best Place for Live Music 1st Hawthorne Inn 2nd Pine Loft Pizzeria and Cafe 3rd Farmington Ave. Pub

Best Shopping Best Grocery Store 1st Roger’s Marketplace 2nd Stop & Shop 3rd Stew Leonard’s

Best Sports Bar 1st Sliders Grill & Bar 2nd Heroes 3rd Strykers

Best Jewelry Store 1st Dynasty Jewelry 2nd Polumbo’s Jewelers 3rd Becker’s Jewelry

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Best Antique Store 1st Berlin Antiques 2nd Estate Sales by Sally 3rd Dee’s Antiques (tied) 3rd Middlebury Consignment (tied)

Best Bicycle Shop 1st Cutting Edge

2nd Suburban Sports 3rd Berlin Bicycle & Repair Shop

Best Pawn Shop 1st Fast Eddies 2nd Meriden Pawn 3rd Good Ol’ Tom

Best Children’s Store 1st Good Cause Gifts 2nd Mommy & Me 3rd Amato’s Best Comic Book Store 1st Ken’s Cards & Collectibles Best Consignment Shop 1st Uptown Consignment 2nd Echo Consignment Shop 3rd Estate Sales by Sally!

Best Music Store 1st Berlin Music Center 2nd Joe’s Guitar 3rd Best Buy

Best Fruits & Vegetables 1st Roger’s Marketplace 2nd Stew Leonard’s 3rd Stop & Shop Best Furniture Store 1st Bob’s Discount Furniture 2nd Raymour & Flanagan 3rd Ethan Allen (tied) 3rd Pilgrim Furniture City Best Gift Store 1st Good Cause Gifts 2nd Brierley Gift Shop 3rd Artisan’s Marketplace

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Best Sporting Goods Store 1st Dick’s Sporting Goods 2nd Hadfield’s Sports 3rd Cutting Edge (tied) 3rd Suburban Sports (tied)

Best Seafood Market 1st Blue Lobster 2nd City Fish 3rd Stew Leonard’s

Best TV & Appliance Center 1st PC Richard & Son 2nd Best Buy 3rd Sam’s Club

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Best Women’s Clothing 1st Mickey Finn’s 2nd Kohl’s 3rd Dress Barn

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LAX men fall short of tourney but end with win By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

BURLINGTON – The end of the Berlin High boys’ lacrosse season came like that final day of vacation. The Redcoats know a long winter awaits with the constant reminder that they were unable to qualify for the Class M tournament, but the sweet smell of a late May victory will serve as a refreshing finish, as well as a building block for campaigns ahead. The program continues to surge forward under the guidance of coach Scott Rossi, who has worked hard for a decade to gain Berlin a foothold among the growing number of lacrosse towns in central Connecticut. He envisions a positive future after the Redcoats concluded their campaign with a scintillating 13-12 victory over tournament-bound

Lewis Mills, at Malerbo Field, that ended with a hard swallow and a wipe of the brow. “We’re taking steps in the right direction,” Rossi said. “I think now what we really need to do is improve these kids’ lacrosse IQ and that it’s not an individual game with just a lot of dodging and good stickwork. To win at the varsity level it has to be a complete team effort.” The seniors went out on a high note, led by jitterbugging attackman Nick Mangiafico, who tallied five goals and assisted on another. Greg Buck, headed for a college career at Albertus Magnus, notched a goal and an assist. Long-stick midfielder Tyler Bouchard made some key defensive plays. Wojtek Zak, Jordan Kinney, Mason Paul and Jey Soucy also finished out their scholastic careers. Replacing the scoring

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Berlin senior attackman Nick Mangiafico. punch that the lightning-andthunder combination of Mangiafico and Buck provided will be the primary concern as the program advances. Juniors Jordan Kradas (3 goals, 3 assists), goalie Matt Cote (8 saves), attackman Ben Tomascak (3 goals, assist), midfielder Luc

Bolduc and defenders Anthony Duong and Sean Pollack will form the core for 2014. “We’re definitely looking for some guys who can step up and finish for us,” Rossi said. “We have some guys on this team who have the potential. They just lack the confidence and experience right now.” Bolduc is expected to be among the leaders. “We’ve taken a good step forward,” Bolduc said, after the win over Mills. “This is only our second year. We had four wins last year. Now we have six (6-10). We have a lot of juniors coming back and I think we’re going to do good.” The Redcoats rode a dominating third quarter to gain the necessary edge against Lewis Mills, which cruised through the Western Connecticut Lacrosse League unscathed in 10 games, but went 1-5 against outside chal-

lenges. Trailing by two at the half, Berlin used three goals by Mangiafico and two by Kradas to take a 10-8 lead heading into the fourth quarter. “[Kradas has] really developed,” Rossi said. “He came on late to the varsity program last year. He’s been a starter all season. He’s still developing as an aggressive attacker and goal-scorer, but there’s no one better as a setup man for us.” Buck’s goal with 8:30 remaining gave the Redcoats an 11-8 lead but the Spartans, in need of a win to gain a home-field advantage in the first round of the Class S tournament, knotted the game at 12 with 2:16 to go. Bouchard nimbly picked up a ball at midfield to ignite the game-winning attack. A centering pass from Kradas

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BHS softball squad overcomes Plainville By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

PLAINVILLE – The Berlin and Plainville softball teams hit the tournament trail with their footprints coming from vastly different places. The Redcoats, challengers for the pennant in the ultracompetitive CCC South, had the makeup and talent of a state title contender. The Blue Devils, thinner on talent, also had to cope with inseason reconstruction work due to personnel issues. But when it came down to the final game of the regular season – Plainville’s Senior Night – the resilient Devils gave Berlin a scare before bowing, 6-4, before a nice crowd at the PHS softball diamond. Berlin (17-3) earned the sixth seed in Class L and a home date with No. 27 Branford, which was slated for Tuesday night, May 21. Plainville (9-11) was seeded

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Berlin’s Brittany Sullivan is tagged out trying to steal second by Plainville’s Dani Angelillo in the first inning. 27th and last in Class M, and thus was scheduled for road game at No. 6 East Haven Tuesday afternoon, May 21. After Katy Dressel opened the second inning with a single, Plainville took advantage of two outfield errors to take a 2-0 lead. Dressel scored

on a groundout by Nicole Basile. Rachel Lancaster reached first on an error, stole second and scored on the second miscue. Berlin struck back for one in the third when hits by Amanda Patterson and Brittany Sullivan paved the way

for Megan Wicander’s basesloaded walk. The Redcoats surged ahead with three in the fifth. Callie Veach started with a triple and scored on Patterson’s single. Infield hits by Sullivan and Wicander were responsible for the go-ahead runs, which scored on a wild pitch and catcher’s error. But Plainville wasn’t finished. Arielle Lozefski and Dani Angelillo had singles and the Devils took advantage of two more Berlin errors to tie the score. The Devils’ resilience was testament to the work turned in this season by coach Jen Micowski. “We definitely gave them a good fight. We went over there the first time around and it was 13-8 (May 3) and 64 is definitely a step in the right direction,” Micowski said. “This is the type of game we needed to lead into the state tournament.” Berlin coach Jason Pires

focused on his own club’s resilience for turning back a determined host. “We didn’t have our ‘A’ game – the kids know that and we know that – but we were able to overcome and persevere,” Berlin coach Jason Pires said. “We played poorly, especially in the middle of the game, but it was 44. I told them, ‘No matter what’s happened so far, you’re not even losing the game. It’s a two-inning game. Let’s go play like we can play.’ “We cleaned it up and we did the little things. We had a couple plays that didn’t go our way but at the end of the day, they did everything they could.” The Redcoats scored the winning run in the sixth. Pitcher Makayla Harris lashed a single to left and courtesy runner Tess Rapaci took second on a single to center by Kelsie Anderson.

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Williams’ hit gives Redcoats sweep of Plainville By Ken Lipshez The Berlin Citizen

BERLIN – Gritty. When Berlin and Plainville renew one of Connecticut’s premier baseball rivalries, the result is usually two groups of baseballsavvy kids slugging it out on their knees as the dust kicks up at home plate. The Redcoats had their way in the first installment of the Route 372 Skirmish, but Plainville was determined not to let the second one get away. The contest had all the trimmings of a great rivalry renewal. Neither Berlin senior starter Connor Bennett nor Plainville sophomore Brett Snowden – both lefthanders – are going to bring out scouts toting radar guns,

but both managed their games well. No batter managed an extra-base hit. No crookednumber rallies here. And when the game’s determining factor emerged, it was a walk and stolen base. Daren Grabowski worked a free pass leading off the home seventh, stole second and Mitch Williams brought the curtain down with a stinging single as Berlin locked up a first-round home Class L tournament game with a 2-1 win over the Blue Devils, May 20, at Zipadelli Field, Sage Park. “It’s a battle, always a battle,” Berlin coach Leo Veleas said. “The competition is good.” The Redcoats (13-7, 9-5) finished third to Bristol Central and Maloney in the CCC

South. Defending Class M champion Plainville, which secured a tournament berth May 13 with a 5-2 win at Bristol Eastern, ended the regular season at 8-12, its 7-7 division record good for a fourth-place tie with the Lancers. Berlin has won three straight and eight of the last 10 in the series, but this one was very much in question as the first inning unfolded. A baserunning mistake – one of three that would haunt Plainville – blew up the Devils’ first. Berlin used successive singles by Grabowski, Williams and a sharp RBI hit by Dante Vasi to take a 1-0 lead. Jordan Zima’s sacrifice put two in

scoring position, but Snowden induced successive groundballs to limit the damage. Veleas had seen his club struggle to deliver in the clutch before. “We get opportunities but we don’t capitalize,” he said. “We’ve played in 11 one-run games out of 20. We have to capitalize on the mistakes the other teams make or when we put guys in scoring position, somebody has to come up with a hit. Thankfully in the last inning, Mitch hit the ball and that was the name of the game.” Plainville experienced the same problem in the second inning. Hits by Tyler Favreau and

Matt Sauvron and a walk to Brian Dostaler filled the bases with two out but Bennett retired Dean DeMartinis on a fly to left. “We had plenty of chances to drive in chances and we didn’t,” Plainville coach Lou Mandeville said. “They did, too, but I expect to hold them.” The Devils tied the game in the fourth when Tyler Pina singled, took second on a fielder’s choice and scored on a two-out hit by Sauvron. Sauvron, who advanced to second on the throw home, tried to score on a single by Dostaler but was called out at the plate on a throw from Grabowski in medium center.

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grounder to the right side. Berlin added an insurance tally in the seventh when a dropped fly ball off the bat of Courtney Silvia and a single by Kaitlyn Guild was followed by Katherine Burek’s sacrifice fly.

Harris allowed just four infield hits and all the runs she yielded were unearned. “The pitching’s been outstanding all year but she was not on her ‘A’ game,” Pires said. “She’s good at hitting her spots and she wasn’t right. She has high expectations for herself and that makes her a great pitcher.” The Berlin defense was charged with four errors but a sterling play by Sullivan at shortstop ended Plainville’s upset bid when she turned a game-ending double play. Micowski was undeterred by the loss, confident that her program is showing signs of turning the corner. What she saw as aloofness in the loss to St. Paul the night before was reversed after a heartfelt speech. “I was unhappy with the way we took the field so we talked a lot about what their jersey needs to mean to them,” Micowski said. Every time you put it on, you have to take pride in what you represent. “I asked them, when people ask you where you’re from, do you say Plainville like you’re proud of it or do you say Plainville like you have to define where it is. There’s a huge difference when you’re representing your team. I think they took it to heart. They represented Plainville and I’m hoping we can do that in the state tournament.”

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“We had to drop her from the 4x800 and the open 800,” Berlin coach Steve Soucy said. “She did run her 400 and was able to pull out the victory. It may not have been her fastest time, but she toughed it out and came away with the victory.” The foursome of Nicole Grieco, Michelle Grieco, Kristen Madeia and Jody DiCicco took the relay in a time of 10:11.16. Michelle Grieco, a freshman, was the Redcoats’ other individual champion, winning the 3200 in 12:25.27. “She went into the race planning on sitting in second place for the first six laps and then make her move at that point,” Soucy said. “Her race went perfectly to plan and she was able to get the win. “It is great to see a freshman understand the difference between running for time and racing. She came into the season wanting to constantly improve her time and over the year she has shown a lot of growth in learning how to manage a race and conserve energy.” For Plainville, junior sprinter Shea Echols blazed to victory in the 100-meter dash and finished second in the 200 meters. Six Berlin girls earned AllCCC status. In addition to Voelpel, Michelle Grieco, Madeia, Taylor Lupini,

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to Tomascak restored the one-goal lead with 1:23 left. With 10 seconds left, Mills was in a desperate way. Possessing behind their own goal, the Spartans elected to go over the top with longstick midfielder Patrick Keegan supplying the shot. The ball one-hopped Cote and he deflected it safely away like a catcher blocking a pitch in the dirt. The ball kicked to the corner as time ran out. “The saves Matt comes up with are absolutely huge,” Rossi said. “Matt will make those save right on the crease, one-on-one. He never falls asleep on you and never gets caught out of position. This is a very steady goaltender.” David Borovsky was the primary source of offense for the Spartans with three goals and four assists. Griffin Hayes had three goals. “This game wraps up our season pretty good,” Bolduc said. “It’s a team we beat last year but they definitely improved. We improved, too, though. I think it’s a good win to end the season on and we should be proud of that.”

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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED GARY WODATCH Debris Removal Of Any Kind. Homeowners, Contractors. Quick, Courteous Svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860558-5430 GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430

CARPENTRY RUSS MORIN REMODELING Window-Doors-Decks-Basements Refinishing-Interior Painting CT Reg 632970 (203) 630-3342 REPAIRS & Replacement Large or Small, int/ext, stairs, railing, decks, entry, door, window, finish basement & complete home improvements. I can fix it. Work Done By Owner. 40+ yr exp. Free est. Ins. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

CLEANING SERVICES CARPET CLEANING. Fully Insured. 2 Areas cleaned $79.95. Family owned & operated. US Navy Veteran. Ultimate Carpet Cleaning LLC 1-203-802-7766

DECKS

GUTTERS

JUNK REMOVAL

J&J LAWN SERVICES- Res & Comm. Lawn cutting. Weekly/biweekly svs. Neighborhood discounts given. Shrub clipping & flower bed maint. Owner operated. Fully ins. John 203-376-6764

ICE DAMAGE? Seamless Gutters. Gutter repairs. 100% no clog leaf guard system w/lifetime warranty. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

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

HANDYPERSONS

JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We remove Furniture, Appliances, And Entire contents of: Homes*Sheds* Estates* Attics, Basements *Garages, & more. **Spring Yard Clean-ups.** FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

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CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality products, prompt service, & excellent installation at fair prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Lic & Ins HIC #0631419 Credit Cards Accepted Call (203) 631-2991

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 FENCING

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

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JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Top Quality Work. Full Lawn Maint. Grass Cutting. Comm /Res, Lic/ins #616311 Free

Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

PLUMBING Free Est. All Plumbing & Service. Fully Lic. & Ins Front Line Plumbing LLC. (203) 213-0691

POWER WASHING

est today 203 213-6528

CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

SERVICES OFFERED

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

LAWN & GARDEN T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC

LANDSCAPING

BILL RUDOLPH LANDSCAPING Cert. Installer, Paver, Walks, Patios, Ret. Walls, Stairs, Shurb Replacment, Landscape Design, & Renovations. Mulch & Stone. Waterfalls & Ponds. Lawn Repair & Install. Drainage & Backhoe Work. Bus. 30 + yrs. WERE ON ANGIES LIST. Free Est. HIC #0563661 Call (203) 237-9577 SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Insured! Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635

TILE, MARBLE, GRANITE FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All phases of ceramic tile, wood/laminate installations. TUB/TILE GLAZING. Please call 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897

TOP SOIL SAND & FILL A-1 Farm Fresh Screened Top Soil. Pick up/delivery. Sidewalk Slate. Fuda Construction, LLC Call for pricing (203) 235-1030

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

(203) 639-1634

We do all the labor. Registered and insured. Free on-site estimate. Call Ed

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

HOUSECLEANING With a Passion. Small offices. Insured. Bonded. Call Renata. Home 860-828-1338 Cell 860-796-5222 Your Cleaning Service in Berlin

PLUMBING

WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK

FLAGGE TILE COMPANY All phases of ceramic tile, wood/laminate installations. TUB/TILE GLAZING. Please call 860-302-4525 CT HIC # 0626897

HOUSE CLEANING

IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL Your Remodeling & Construction Needs! Kitchs, Baths, Painting, Decks, Windows, Doors, Spring Clean Ups. No Job to Small, We do it All! Free Est., 40 yrs in bus. Lic & Insured #539493 (203) 530-1375

ROOFING

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

Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218

HOME DOCTOR LLC Small to Major Work. Outside, Inside, Plumbing, Remodeling, Roofing. Since 1949. Home Painting Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

DENNIS SHARP HEATING AND BURNER SVC TUNE UPS MAY-JULY $75 WATER HEATERS, OIL TANKS, SVC AND REPAIRS 860-517-6382 CT B-1 0403312

MNA Services MASONRY and CHIMNEY work. INSPECTIONS. Patios, walls, fireplaces. Chimney relining. Repointing and waterproofing. Fully lic. & ins. SENIOR DISC. FREE estimates. (203) 714-7143

PAVING

Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE

CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325

HEATING & COOLING

MASONRY

203-237-0350

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

C&M CONSTRUCTION ENHANCE Your Outdoor Living Space with Custom Decks. Also do Roofing, Siding & Gutters CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084

LANDSCAPING

All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service

ROTOTILLING Garden Bill with Troy Bilt. No garden too small. (203) 294-1160

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

TREE SERVICES GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430

LAVIGNE’S TREE SERVICE IN BUSINESS 33 YRS. Tree removal. Stump grinding. Crane Service. Free Estimates. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 0608736. Call (203) 699-TREE BOUSQUET LANDSCAPING Stump Grinding and or Removal. Call (203) 886-6022

203-237-2122

MASONRY W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 SOUZA AND SON MASONRY New Construction & Repairs, Masonry. Call 203-456-0914. www.themasonryshop.com HIC #0609635 O & E Masonry. Chimney repair, brick, stone, pavers, sidewalks, etc. Locally owned & operated. CT Reg #0611774. 203-802-0446

RJ LARESE LANDSCAPING Res/Comm Lawn Maintenance. Spring Clean-Ups. Senior Disc. Free Estimates 203 314-2782

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

LAWN Mowing, Spring Clean Ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub & tree removal. Dump Runs. Junk Removal. Don 203-235-1318

SAMMY’S Masonry-Brick, Stone, Blocks, Fireplace, Walkways, Pavers. New jobs & repairs. CT 574337. Ins. 203-558-8989

MOBILE Homes $75-$150 Avg. Ranches, Capes $200-$250 Avg. Splits & Colonials $275-$350 Avg. We do it right. Call Doug 860-621-7602 and 860-919-1519

SIDING

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279 POWERWASHING Houses, decks, fences. Local co., satisfaction guar. Insured. Olsen Oil & Power Washing 203-272-2699

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

ROOFING ROOFS R US LLC. All types Roofing, Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding. Since 1949. Decks, Gutters, & Additions Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192

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Thursday, May 30, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen FURNITURE & APPLIANCES MATTRESS LIQUIDATION: Brand name NEW mattress sets 50-80% off retail prices. Gel, memory, pillow top available in Twin, Full, Queen, King and Cal King. Call 860-709-7667

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ATLANTIC LUGGAGE New, 26” Upright, Used Once. 19”x26”x9”, expands to 11 1/2”. $50 or best offer. 203 440-3919 CONTENTS of 20 x 12 x 8 CoverIt Shelter filled with holiday outside decorations for Christmas and Halloween. No single items sold. Contents include: Wire Frame Items, Rope Light Items and Lots of Air-Blowns, Both used & new. Call for price. 203 265-1990 FREE Ferns Dig at your convenience. Call (203) 265-1868 WHITE PANELED Solid Doors, White Bifold Doors, Shelving, HW baseboard heating, outdoor bar, lures and rod building supplies collectibles & household items (203) 238-1977 YU-GI-OH & Pokemon cards, about 500 cards all together. Good condition. Asking $1500 OBO. Call Eugene 203-427-1094

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB: 5/6 person, 40 jets w/ all options. Never used. Cost $7000, Sacrifice $2950. Can Deliver. 203-232-8778

WANTED TO BUY

Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm

ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools. Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. 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. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

CITY RECYCLING will PAY CASH for scrap steel, copper, aluminum, cars & trucks! CALL 860-522-9273 30 Fishfry St, Hartford, CT

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

203-235-8431 DON’T SCRAP YOUR CAR Call Jeff. Will Pay Up To $1000 CASH for your CLUNKER! Damage, Rusted, Broken. (203) 213-1142

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS 2 LIKE NEW Guitars J.Reynolds Acoustic/ Electric w/ hard case. $150; Dean 3 quarter size Black, Electric w/ soft case. $150; $250 for both. Call Mike 203-631-2211

WANTED TO BUY 1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

Music By Roberta

203-237-3025

Performance & Instruction. Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome. Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate. (203) 630-9295

Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.

UPRIGHT PIANO Possibly antique. Free. Come get it! Wallingford - 203 269-6964

CONDOMINIUMS

203-238-3499

FOR RENT

2ND Generation Buys Any Napier or any old jewelry. Old Toy Trucks, Old Door Stops, Old Steiff Animals. One item to entire estate. (203) 639-1002

MERIDEN 2 BR TH, End Unit, Quiet 1.5 BA. CA, Sec. System, Appli., Wall-Wall. Deck & More! No Pets. Credit Chk & Sec. $1,035 + utlis (203) 269-9755

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths. Heat Included. $1400 (203) 671-9309 WALLINGFORD Pilgrim Harbor 2BR, 1.5 Baths, Garage, Appliances Incl. No Pets. No Smoking. $25 Credit Ck Fee. $1400 + Utilities. (203) 605-5940

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable Housing for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older. Amenities Include: Computer Learning Center, TV/ Games Lounge, Laundry Facilities, Off Street Parking, Free Bus Service to local shopping ctrs. On site: Resident Serv. Coord. Small Pets Accepted Please call 860-621-3954 for information. TTY: 711

APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN EFFICIENCY APT Newly renovated. Off street parking. No Pets. $480. (203) 537-0848 MERIDEN. East side, 1st flr, 4 rms, 1 car parking, w/d hookup. $775. 1 mo sec. Call 203-440-3317, 203-684-9744 MERIDEN. West side furnished 1st flr studio, includes heat, elec, hw. $180/week plus sec. Call 12noon-8pm (203) 634-1195 www.meridenrooms.com SOUTHINGTON 3 RM, 3rd Flr., LR, Kitch, 1 BR. Newly Rehab. Off St. Parking, Walk to Center, Private/Quiet. $675/mo. + sec. Call 860-628-0147

WALLINGFORD 1 BR 1st Fl. 1 year old. Beautiful Eastside location. All utils incl. Pay for phone only. $1100/mo, sec & refs. Avail July 1. 203 284-8035

MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 2 Fam Home Nice Area. Modern. Stove & Refrig. Nice yard. Off St Park. Avali 6-1 No Pets. (203) 654-6190

MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $925 + utilities Call 203-245-9493

WALLINGFORD 2 BRs, Centrally located, 4 rms, 2nd flr, hdwd flrs, stove & refrig, hookups, storage, off st parking. No pets, no smoking. Security. $895. 860-575-4915

MERIDEN 1 Br, Broad St. Near monuments. Hdwd Flrs. Nownworking FP. Skylight. Very attractive & private. $775/mo 203-634-1515 or 203-213-8833.

WALLINGFORD 2 BRs, Centrally located, 4 rms, 2nd flr, hdwd flrs, stove & refrig, hookups, storage, off st parking. No pets, no smoking. Security. $895. 860-575-4915

MERIDEN 1-2 BR Hubbard Park Central Air/Heat. 775 West Main Street. $795-$995/mo. + utils. No pets. Call Niki 203 992-5605 or Chino 203 935-6224

WALLINGFORD 40 Hoffman Ct. 2 BR, Central Location. Laundry, No Pets, Credit Chk. $900 + 2 mo sec. Call 203-430-6410

MERIDEN 1st Flr 1 BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $695/mo. Lease and Sec Deposit Required. No Pets! Call 203-235-2372 MERIDEN 1st Flr., 1 BR, 4 RM Steuben St. Off St. Parking, Private Ent., Updated, New Rugs. Stove/Frig, WD Hookup, Gas Heat, Utils. not included. No pets! $850/mo. + 1 mo. sec. Call 203-654-6739 MERIDEN 4 BR 2 BA 2nd Flr. $1175/mo. + sec & utils. Avali. 6/1. 230 West Main St. 203886-8808. Home Sweet Homes

ROOMMATES

WALLINGFORD Garage- North Main St. Close to center of town. Good area. $100/month. Sec. dep. req’d. Available now. 203-269-1426.

HOUSES FOR SALE

BERLIN Beautiful Georgian Colonial (The Ledges) in the center of the historical district. Situated on more than an acre of heavily landscaped gardens, including 2 fish ponds, gazebo, walking paths & more. Bank approved short sale $269,000. The Buyers Broker 860-829-1213 randolphkilpatrick.com

KENSINGTON Beautiful Raised Ranch. Over 2,000 sq ft of living area. 3 BR 2 Full Kitchens w/DR. 2 Car garage. Inground Pool. Meticulous Condition. $299,000 The Buyers Broker 860-829-1213 randolphkilpatrick.com

MERIDEN Roomate Wanted for newly renovated 2 BR apt. Split utilities and rent. No pets. Call (203) 537-0848

ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Includes Heat, HW, Elec, Kit Priv. East Side. Off-st park. $125/wk. + sec. Call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com

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

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT PROP. MERIDEN Apartment House with 5 Units for Sale. Earn 10% (Net) on your investment of $285,000. Call A Real Service (203) 235-2372

HELP WANTED GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

WALLINGFORD - 1 BR, Judd Square, Central Air. No Pets. Good Credit. $695/month Call (203) 265-3718.

WALLINGFORD 2 BR 2nd Floor. 50 Lee Ave. On St. Parking. No Smoking/Pets. $750/mo. Call 203-444-5722

Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300

WESTBROOK, CT 3 BR direct waterfront cottage on private beach. Available June 29-July 6, July 13-July 20, August 10-17, August 24-31. 860 833-2866

SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR

VACATION & SEASONAL RENTALS

MERIDEN Nice 3 BR Cape with In-Law Apartment. Hardwood Floors, Fireplace. Fenced-in Yard. Detached 2 Car Garage. All remodeled. A must see! 313 Reservoir Avenue Asking $169,000 (203) 213-5000

CAREGIVER for Family with 4 kids for the summer. Focusing on 2 youngest children. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10am - 1-2pm. Experience, Transportation, & Refs Required. $15/hr. Call 203-577-8138 ENGINEERING AIDE Town of Southington $26.07/hour Candidate will be part of a survey crew and capable of performing generally routine engineering tasks in all phases of the Engineering Department operations. Go to www.southington.org and click on "View Calendar" then "Job Opportunities" for job description, requirements, and application. Mail resume and application to Engineering Department 196 N. Main Street Southington, CT 06489 or e-mail to lambd@southington.org Deadline for applications is June 14, 2013. "The Town of Southington is an Equal Opportunity Employer". LYMAN FARMS INC., Middlefield, CT needs 3 temporary workers 6/1/2013 - 12/1/2013, work tools, supplies, equipment provided without cost to worker. Housing will be available without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day. Transportation reimbursement and subsistence is provided upon completion of 15 days or 50% of the work contract. Work is guaranteed of 3/4 of the workdays during the contract period. 10.91 per hr. Applicants to apply contact CT Department of Labor at 860263-6020. Or apply for the job at the nearest local office of the SWA. Job order #4559131. May perform any combination of tasks related to the planting, cultivating, and processing of fruit and vegetables crops including, but not limited to, driving, operating, adjusts and maintains farm machines, preparing soil, planting, pruning, weeding, thinning, spraying, irrigating, mowing, harvesting, grading, packing. May use hand tools such as shovel, pruning saw, and hoe. 1 months experience in duties listed required. LOST Or Found. The RecordJournal will run your lost or found ad FREE in our Marketplace Section! Call 203238-1953 for details.

HELP WANTED

CARPENTER With at least 5 yrs exp. Must be familiar w/all phases of Carpentry. Must have tools & reliable transportation. Call John 860-426-1578 CLEANING PERSON for 3-4 hrs a week. Pay is $15/hr. Must have own transportation. Call (203) 235-6550 Immediate Openings Speed Staffing has immediate openings for part and full time Pickers andPackers Assembly Soldering, Light Housekeeping General Warehouse/Drivers (must have good driving record) Experienced Cooks and Fish processors Also looking for Customer Service Representatives for a busy call center. Rates range from $8.25 to $10.00 per hour. Apply in person to Speed Staffing LLC, 500 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT between the hours of 10:00 and 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday. (203) 379-0390.

MANUFACTURING JOBS Machine Operators; QC Technicians; Maintenance Mechanics; Materials Handling. Experience needed. FT Second/third shift. Weekends. Great pay! Apply now at Accel - 508 N Colony St. in Meriden. EOE. OFFICE MANAGER for Meriden YMCA Child Care Job requirements: Office management skills; excellent communication skills; experience with Excel, Word, Publisher; responsible for billing, reimbursement, & collection of accounts; manage supplies; assist director with state, NAEYC accreditation & grant preparation. Four year college degree preferred. Send resume to: ymcakidscampus@aol.com

SOUTHINGTON CARE CENTER Provides exceptional skilled nursing care & rehabilitation services. The staff are specially trained to provide services that enhance quality of life while promoting maximum wellbeing. As a Planetree community focused on relationship-centered care, we partner with our residents & family members to identify & satisfy their individual needs & preferences. This dynamic Five Star 130 Bed Skilled nursing/rehab facility with in excess of 600 rehab Admissions per year seeks parttime & full-time CNA’s for this fast paced environment. If interested, please apply in-person at: Southington Care Center, 45 Meriden Avenue, Southington, CT 06489

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The Berlin Citizen — Thursday, May 30, 2013

SALE DATES: Thurs. May 30 -June 5, 2013

JOB LOT

Ahh Bra

As seen on tv! Compare $14.99

799

Comp. $19.99

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sunday 9am-8pm

Ocean State

Instant Relief Total Comfort Cushion

Comp. $110

Comp. $300

Regency 10’x12’

77¢ 249

199

50 Pint Electronic Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump

65 Pint Electronic Digital Dehumidifier

4 lbs

Water can pump up 14 vertical ft. Drain tube included in package. Digital humidistat control. Can use drain bucket instead of pump. Comp. $299

Comp. $269 $ 30 Pint................... 149 Comp. $199

7 lbs...........29 99 15 lbs.............59 99 25 lbs.............79

• Double roof construction • Rust resistant powder coated steel frame • Weather resistant/fire retardant canopy • Mosquito nettings • Ground stakes

Over 60 Spices & Extracts

Haier®

3” Jumbo Tabs •Quick Tabs •8 oz Sticks

19999

399

Sierra II Gazebo 10’x10’

12 oz cans, 6 Packs choose from 16 flavors

Assorted styles & colors Comp. $6-$20

Your Choice

6999

Polar Soda

WESTINGHOUSE SOLAR LIGHTS

Holmes®

Air Conditioners

HEPA Type Tower Air Purifier

Medium room purifier. Removes dust, pollen, dander, smoke, etc. Removes 99% of airborn particles. Comp. $80

SAVE $150

12999

99999

Escort Gazebo 12’x14’

• Open roof gabled design • Includes rolling bag

Comp. $249.99

Chatham Gazebo 10’ x 12’

• Heavy duty metal hard top for year round use. • Includes zippered mosquito netting.

Comp. $1799.99

299

Your Choice

1 Gal. Clarifier • 1 Gal. Algaecide 1 Qt. Iron Out • 1 Lb Shock & Swim

1 Gal. Liquid Shock 1 lb. Powdered Shock

• With remote control digital thermostat • Both cool 350/450 sq. ft. room Comp. $449

$ Your Choice

249

Comp. $299.99

100 Sq Ft of shade. 11’ peak ht. Front pouch for signage. Roller bag for easy transport.

499

Party Pavillion 20’x30’

699

•Includes filter, ladder, ground cloth, pool cover, & DVD instructions

Bestway 12’x36” Fast SetTM Pool ®

16’x32’ Rectangle

18’x36’ Rectangle

8’6” Affinity Sit In Kayak

JUST ARRIVED!

1283367

9 $ 10 $

Resin Chair Seat Cushion

Fits most patio furniture. Selection varies by store Oversize Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner w/ Canopy

5’ Fancy Bamboo Patio Torch

4/$

Citronella Candle Bucket 32 oz

Insect Zapper

Comp. $89

Citronella Torch Fuel 50 oz

Comp. $13

9’ Aluminum Adjustable Tilt

Your Choice

Wood shaft

NEW STYLES!

Mens Shorts

Mens Outer Banks Polos

Regular or cargo Comp $30 & more!

S - 3XL Comp $30-$50

159

45 Gallon XL Heavyduty Trash Bags 25 Ct

7 Pattern Nozzle Hose ................................ 6 $ 3000 SqFt Oscillating Lawn Sprinkler ........ 8

Ultra Dynamo® 50 oz

2 350 $ 6 50

Ultra Fab® 64 oz

Ultra Wisk® 75 oz

Made in USA

3 Gallon Beverage Dispenser

with removable ice core

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

Deluxe Flannel Lined - Black

59”...............Comp. $40...........................$18 68”...............Comp. $40...........................$18

Premium pvc

Black

59”...............Comp. $50...........................$20 68”...............Comp. $50...........................$22

Your Choice

Bayer®

Nationally Advertised Sunglasses Reg. $15-$50 Many other styles

Season Long Grub Control with turf revitalizer

240

All Weather Resin Wicker Set

Cushions sold separately

200

5 Pc Patio Set

44”” Square Table

18 WEED STOP

3’x50’

65 Qt Rolling Party Cooler

100

5 Pc Resin Patio Set

High back chairs, 55”x36” table Deluxe Cushioned Chair Swing Hang it anywhere! Comp. $50

Heavy Duty Steel Hammock Stand Comp. $100

2 Person Cotton Rope Hammock

1075

Selection varies by store

Your Choice

54” Heavy Duty Tomato Cage or 46” Folding Tomato Cage

4’x100’

Your Choice

275

Landscape Fabric $ Anchor Staples 25 ct....

GRASS SEED 15 lb. Landscaper

22 $ 6

Two Person Brazilian Style Cotton Fabric Hammock

3 lb. Sun & Shade

2013 FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEED

127 Gallon Deck Box

100

Plant-Tone® Holly-Tone® Rose-Tone® Garden-Tone® or Tomato-Tone® 8 Lbs

Landscape Fabric

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

1895

Grubex® Season Long Grub Control Treats 5000 sq ft. NOT AVAILABLE in North Babylon, NY

Not available in ME...................

............

Espoma® Organic Plant Foods Holly-tone 27 Lbs

Scotts®

’ 100 4’x

50’ 3’x

42 Gallon Contractor Bags 20 Ct

10 TOP Brands!

$20........................... 10 $ $20........................... 10 $ $20........................... 10 $ $25........................... 14

53”...............Comp. 59”...............Comp. 68”...............Comp. 80”...............Comp.

24-Hour Grub Killer Plus™$

Your Choice

68” Std Vinyl Comp. $12....................... $6

Flannel Lined - Green

1988

999

75’ ....................... $20 100’ .................... $25

Grill Covers

Your Choice

5/8” Premium Rubber Vinyl Garden Hose

Treats 5000 sq ft. NOT AVAILABLE in North Babylon, NY

10’ Offset Patio Umbrella

Rust proof aluminum frame with polyester canopy. 360o rotation

60 Can Comp. $49

Up to $5 MFG Rebate Details in Store

9’ Two-Tier

Wood frame, E-Z lift crank with brass accents.

18 $ 22 $

10’ Offset Patio Umbrella Steel frame Comp. $150

Comp. $90

Comp. $39

Comp $36

Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 4 oz, SPF 30 Age Shield Face Sunblock 3 oz, 90+ SPF Comp. $10.49 Suncare Sprays & Lotions 3-5 oz, Assorted SPF’s Comp. $9.99-$11.99

Extra thick insulation

Stylish Prints, smocked neckline

Comp. 20

Neutrogena & Aveeno

Soft Sided Rolling Cooler 40 Can

Ladies Peasant Tops

Lightweight, 100% rayon Asst. designs

9’ Deluxe Auto-tilt Aluminum Fiberglass Ribbed Patio Umbrella Comp. $200

8’ Umbrella

Missy & Plus

Ladies Floral Print Tops

3/$

Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner

Microfiber Comp $24

NEW SELECTION!

34999

3 ply PVC construction, slatted wood floor boards, pump, oars, pressure gauge and storage bag.

Capacity 295lbs

Cargo Capris

Capri Sets

Comp. $699.99

Youth and adult sizes. Comp. $12 - $36

Comp $30

Comp $25-$30

Comp. $39.99

Stearns Life Vests

20’x40’ Rectangle

Outer Banks Sleeveless Tops

Cami Boxer Sets Wicker Settee... 25 $ Wicker Chair..... 12 $

Hi Back Chair

880 lb capacity

200

Z Ray I 3 Person Inflatable Boat

NMMA Certified

Comp. $349.99

Super comfortable polyester/spandex

Comp. $59.99

14” Comp $49........ 32 $ 18” Comp $60........ 39

Ladies Knit Sleepwear

Chaise Lounge

Market Style Umbrellas

•Includes filter

All Weather Outdoor Cushions

3 speeds Comp. $21

• Raises water temperature during the day • Extends your swimming season • Prevents water evaporation • Saves on Chemicals 3 Year Warranty 15' Round 18’ Round 24’ Round

8” 3 Speeds $ w/Thermostat Comp. $40....

9” High Velocity Fan

Solar Pool Blankets Pay for Themselves Over & Over!

INTEX® 18’x9’x52” Ultra FrameTM Rectangular Pool

7” 2 speed Twin Window Fan

5 lbs pH Plus • 6 lbs pH Minus • Aqua Pill #1 • 1.75 lbs Chlorine Stabilizer • 4 Lbs Calcium Hardness • 5 Lbs Total Alkalinity

Heavyduty commercial grade polyester top. Rust resistant galvanized steel poles

Comp. $999.99

Comp. $34

18” 3 Speeds Adjustable to 57” Ht $ Comp. $39......

Titan Shade 10’x10’ Commercial Gazebo

Reconditioned

16” Oscillating Pedestal Fan 3 speeds Comp. $34

Portable or Window Unit 12,000 BTU Electronic

Your Choice

*mfr suggested retail

50% OFF*

50lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed .......... $ 25lb Nyjer Thistle Seed .............................. 25 $ 25lb Signature Blend ................................... 23 50 20lb Country Blend .......................................... 8 $ Suet Cakes ....................................................................... 1

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