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Farmers Market thriving in new location By Nate Brown The Berlin Citizen
The Berlin Farmers Market began later than anticipated this year due to a location change, but the move has brought about larger crowds than the market has experienced in quite some time.
“We were at a different location that wasn’t going to work out any more, so we were kind of in limbo,” said Jane Georgini, a vendor from The Artful Garden and one of the coordinators of the Farmers Market. “Hungerford Park approached us and invited us to have it here, and it’s been wonderful. We did start two weeks late, but the
market is flourishing; it’s never been better.” The market, now in the fifth year of its revival, had previously been located at A.S. Labieniec in Kensington. While the change to its new location on Farmington Avenue pushed back the market’s open – June 27 as opposed to the usual first week of
June – the only effects from the move have been positive ones. “It’s just worked out here. It’s more centrally located. It makes it easier for people to find us from both Berlin and New Britain,” said Tracy Shipman, a vendor from Kensington Garden CenSee Market / Page A2
FIRST RESPONDERS TEST THEIR METTLE
Recently, members from the town’s four fire departments, as well as the Berlin Police Department, and Hunters Ambulance engaged in a mass casualty drill at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds. The drill, a simulation of a propane tank fire, and explosion, during the upcoming Berlin Fair tested the response of the emergency staff stationed at the fairgrounds, as well as that of the additional firefighters, police officers and ambulance crews responding to the rapidly escalating event. The drill also involved “victims” such as Murphy, seen above left being evaluated and treated by a team of firefighters and EMTs. Above right: Firefighters attack burning propane from the ruptured tank. | Lee Roski / For The Citizen
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wife says ‘Oh, where’d you get that!’ So we make a treat of it. And a lot of the products here are very healthy, so that’s another great thing about it. A lot of it is natural.” Due to the late start and the strong amount of visitors each week – Georgini estimates more than 200 customers every weekend – the market will stay open until Oct. 10. Georgini and her sister, Marge Aguzzi, another coordinator for the market, are still accepting new vendors. “The number of customers is way beyond what we’ve had in the past. We’re very happy. We like the shade, the grass, the teaming up with Hungerford’s,” Georgini said. Sometimes things really are worth the wait.
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Along with all the new location has to offer, including more parking and plenty of shade and grass for vendors to set up shop, the market itself is a sight to see. Fresh vegetables and baked goods only begin to scratch the surface of a long list of items the market, open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., has to offer. Organic soaps, crafts, herbs, maple syrup and honey are also available, as are homemade dog treats and floral arrangements. “The produce is fresh. It’s local, so you’re supporting your community,” said customer Kevin Salsbury. “The uniqueness of a lot of the products, the oils, some of the artistic presentations that are out there; the flora, the fauna … everything is unique to this market and it’s great to support local products, local people, your neighbors. And it’s convenient. “I don’t get to go every weekend but I always come home with surprises. My
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Women’s Club - The Suburban Woman’s Club of New Britain is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:45 p.m., at Monsignor Bojanowski Manor, 51 Pulaski St, New Britain. Those unable to attend should contact co-president’s Kathie Yuskis or Patricia Coyle.
Thursday, Sept. 9 Sit and knit - A free sit and knit or crochet event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m., at Scraptivity, 1020 Farmington Ave. Bring your project or start a new one. For more information, visit www.Scraptivity.net.
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Sunday, Sept. 13 VFW picnic - The Berlin Veterans of Foreign Wars has scheduled its annual picnic for Sunday, Sept. 13, at noon. World War II veterans will be honored. All World War II veterans are welcome, at no charge. Little Heart Hero Day - The American Heart Association has scheduled Connecticut Little Heart Hero Day for Sunday, Sept. 13, noon to 3 p.m., at Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield. This free event is open to families with a child effected by congenital heart defects and will include healthy snacks and fun activities. To register, call (203) 303-3336 or email angelina.stackpole@heart.org.
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Saturday, Oct. 17 Bark for Life - Bark for Life, a walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m., at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds, 450 Beckley Road. The event also includes demonstrations, contests and games. For more information and registration, call (203) 379-4874 or lynn.kipphut@cancer.org or visit RelayForLife.org/ barkberlinct.
The Registrars of Voters have scheduled a lottery for Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m., in Caucus Room A in the Berlin Town Hall to determine the placement of names on the ballot for the Nov. 3 town election. The multiple offices include the Town Council, the Police Commission, the Board of Assessment Appeals, and the Board of Education. For more information, contact the Registrars at (860) 828-7020.
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Schools Local student rewarded for spreading the love Lovin’ Scoopful, the ice an End the Word campaign at cream with a social con- her high school, Berlin High science, is proud to announce School. As president of her school’s this year’s winner of its LoNational Honor Sovin’ Award. Kaitlyn ciety, Guild mobiGuild, of Kensington, lized members of is the 2015 National the organization to Winner of the annual become actively inaward. volved with Unified The Lovin’ Award programs. recognizes young vi“We have so many sionaries who are inwo n d e rf u l n o m i volved in programs Guild nees every year and that foster respect, Kaitlyn is everyinclusion and a true personal connection for peo- thing we are looking for in ple with intellectual or other a Lovin’ Award winner. Her dedication to inclusion and differences. Guild epitomizes that sen- education embodies what timent. She has been involved the Lovin’ Award and Lovin’ in Unified Sports for six Scoopful are all about,” said years, playing basketball and Maria Shriver, co-founder of soccer. As a member of the Lovin’ Scoopful. “We are grateful for all Youth Activation Committee for the last four years, she or- these young people who fosganized four Spread the Word ter understanding and are an to End the Word campaigns inspiring example for all of throughout the state of Con- us.” Shriver, and her brother, necticut. She also organized
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Illegal pumping a problem Many Kensington Fire District customers have noticed an increase in their sewer cost. This is due to the work being done on the Mattabassett treatment plant in Cromwell. One of the biggest problems is the infiltration into the local sewers. Some of this infiltration comes from the fact that many of our sewer lines date back to the early 1920s and ground water is entering through old joints. The old joints are being sealed to eliminate this problem. However, there are many houses with cellar drains, roof downspouts, and sump pumps connected illegally
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Scouts from multiple towns, including New Britain, Cromwell, Berlin and Middletown participated in a pathway weeding service at the community garden this summer. From left: Kai Voorheis, Eli Mahler, Jack Midgley, Jamison Evans, Jahquel Echevarria, Andrew Feldman, Jacob O’Reilly, Arin Rakshe, Carlos Rodriguez, Andy Harris and Will O’Reilly.
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Hayastan Garoyan BERLIN — Hayastan Garoyan was born in Madison, Maine on Oct. 15, 1921 to Ohannes and Satenig (Krikorian) Garabedian, Hayastan passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, with her son, John and goddaughter, Audrey by her side. An outstanding student, she was inducted into the National Honor Society while a senior at New Britain High School. She matriculated in 1940 and was Valedictorian of her class. A lover of music, she had a trained voice and was frequently called upon to sing at cultural events sponsored by Armenian community organizations. For many years she served as a member of the St. George Armenian Church choir and youth group (ACYOA). She derived much pleasure from her extensive travels throughout the world. Hayastan was employed by
Chandler Evans for over 40 years as Executive Assistant to numerous vice presidents. Hayastan is survived by her devoted son, John Garoyan; her loving brother, Haige John Garabedian; and brother-in-law, Clement Ashekian; she is also survived by her dear nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. Hayastan was predeceased by her husband, John and sisters, Elizabeth Boyajian and Julia Ashekian. It was her wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. George Armenian Apostolic Church, 22 White St., Hartford, CT 06114. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 29, 10:30 am at St. George Armenian Church. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. The Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain, is in charge of the arrangements. Please share a memory of Hayastan with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
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Opinion Mayor lauds new town trails Mayor Rachel Rochette announced that the new public parking lot and walking areas at the Kensington Orchards property on Chamberlain Highway are now open for public use. A ceremony to formally open the parking lot and open space property is planned for Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Rochette commented on the project: “Two Kensington Orchards parcels were purchased by the town in 2001 but the 55-acre front portion of the property was not opened for public use. Environmental site investigations were done at the time of the property acquisition and it was determined that the front parcel had pesticide contamination remaining from the former use of the site as an
orchard. The purchase price of the property was adjusted to reflect the environmental condition of the site and funds were bonded and set aside to address the environmental issues. Originally the front portion of the site was planned to be used for playing fields, but as the town acquired other parcels and needs changed it was determined that this site was not the best location for new playing fields. Subsequently, the town obtained a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Capitol Region Council of Governments and Metro-Hartford Alliance to provide consulting services from Fuss & O’Neill to further evaluate the environmental condition of the front portion of the Kensington Orchards property. Town staff and consultants
then worked with the Berlin Conservation Commission and the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to develop a management plan for use of the site. The management plan is based on open space use. Existing vegetative barriers are to be retained and limited trails constructed to lead hikers to observation areas and to the trails on the adjacent Hatchery Brook Conservation area. In addition, a new parking lot was built at Chamberlain Highway and another driveway was created to provide better access to the Girl Scout portion of the Hatchery Brook Conservation Area for parking, maintenance vehicle access and special activity vehicle access. “The town hired Coastland Construction to make the improvements
on the Kensington Orchards property and this work is now complete. The parking lot and trails are open to the public. Three observation areas were created near the highest elevation on the site and wood chipped to provide areas for viewing to the west and north to take advantage of the Kensington Orchard site’s outstanding views toward West Peak, Ragged Mountain and the rest of the Metacomet Trail ridgeline. These observation areas look to the west and they should be a great place to view sunsets. In addition, the new parking lot will make it more convenient for citizens to visit the Hatchery Brook Conservation area and it will provide a new parking option for access to all town-owned open space in this area.” — Press Release
Letters to the Editor Trust the GOP To the editor: Your property taxes have now been paid. Unfortunately, for many, the 4.71 tax increase hit people hard. And even worse, for two more years you are guaranteed tax increases thanks to the Democrat legacy. If Democrats receive the majority this November, tax-and-spend policies will continue. They have been in power too long. Two new candidates, Kristin Campanelli and JoAnn Angelico-Stetson, will also share the tax-and-spend policies if elected. As BOE members this past year they approved raises for administrators of 4.25 percent. They’ve approved increases to the BOE budget that continue to spiral irregardless of the decreasing student population. Kristin’s flier states “I’ll keep taxes in check.” Someone said to me it should read “I’ll take your check.” She was a strong advocate of pushing through $100 million high school referendum which, if it had passed, would have increased your taxes by even more than what you saw this year. The Republicans saved you over $20 million. Joanne Stetson has spoken at town meetings praising the town budgets, which residents soundly rejected at polls, and also supported the $21 million police station that was defeated almost 2:1. Remember this, a referendum vote is not binding. If the Democrats get in and a refer-
endum is rejected for the police department or any major spending project, like the town budget, they do not have to follow the will of the people. Republicans will. It seems early, but when I see fliers out there and fundraisers already, I want people to get engaged. Our Republican candidates will listen to Berlin voters, unlike the past 12 years of Democrat-controlled counsel. Remember in November. Vote for integrity, responsibility, and transparency. Dave Evans, Brenden Luddy, Charles Paonessa and Mark Kaczynski . I support the Republican Town Council slate. Get to know them and I know you will too. Anne Reilly BRTC chair
appreciative of the many other monetary gifts received throughout the year for our food pantry and are very thankful that we have the resources to go to when we need to purchase food. We have wonderful volunteers who stock our pantry shelves, fill up bags for our families, and those who assist in distributing these bags to our families. With all of your kindness, we are able to help provide food to those who need it each month. This is your community and I hope you are as proud as we are of all the good things that happen here in Berlin. Jaymee Miller, MSW Berlin Community Services
The present 85 members were informed recently that the doors will close on Sept. 1 and were advised to make other arrangements. Unfortunately no other comparable program exists and these folks are our of luck. It appears that the hospital’s mission has changed from striving to be the best provider of health care to just making money. Potential donors may want to reconsider their gifting plans for this organization. Look what happened to the Cohen gift. Stephen J. Anderson East Berlin
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To the editor: Our community has lost an extremely valuable health resource. The senior management team from Hartford and its bean counters has decided to close the Cohen Good Life Center at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. The apparent reason is “the bottom line.” The Cohen center was established 18 years ago by the generous gift of Elliot and Marsha Cohen of Berlin. Since then, in excess of 2,000 folks have benefited from the professionally supervised health and exercise programs. Many lives were improved and extended as a result of the Cohen center’s programs.
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To the editor: The Berlin Community has made us feel so proud! You, the residents, are incredibly generous. We at the Berlin Community Services are thankful to each and every one of you for all you do for the pantry. Because of you, we are able to supply food to those who cannot do it for themselves for one reason or another. We are thankful for all donations, from the one bag of food given by an individual, to the car and truckloads of food donated by businesses, organizations, clubs, schools, and churches. We are also
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Another rough winter? Remember last winter? Of course you do. It’s a tough one to forget. We in the Northeast were pummeled by one snow storm after another, simple trips about town turned into harrowing adventures, and temperatures dipped into record-cold territory. While New Englanders are a reserved bunch, folks around here were practically kissing the asphalt when the snow finally disappeared from our streets in early spring. Yeah, it was a rough winter. That’s why it brings us no pleasure to report this bit of news: The Farmer’s Almanac is calling for equally brutal weather for our region in the winter, dubbing it a “winter deja vu,” and predicting “snow, snow and more snow.” Granted, the almanac’s formula for predicting far-off weather patterns is rather unorthodox. The almanac describes its method as a “top secret mathematical and astronom-
ical formula, that relies on sunspot activity, tidal action, planetary position and many other factors.” But before you brush off The Farmer’s Almanac as an old relic not to be taken seriously, the periodical, published continually since 1818, does boast a legion of readers, and believers. The almanac’s website states “many longtime almanac followers claim that our forecasts are 80 percent to 85 percent accurate.” And it should be noted the almanac’s winter of 2015 predictions were pretty spot-on. “Last year our bitterly cold and shivery forecast came true in many states including the 23 eastern states that experienced one of their top-10 coldest Februarys on record,”
almanac editor Peter Geiger stated. Now, before you race to the garage to tune up your snow blower, keep in mind that professional meteorologists put The Farmer’s Almanac’s weather prediction accuracy in the range of just 50 percent, and modern scientists dismiss the almanac’s prediction methods as pure nonsense. Mike Halpert, deputy director of the Climate Prediction Center, likened long-range forecasts to finding a “small signal embedded in a lot of noise.” So we may be spared another snowpocalypse just yet. Or not. No matter what we’re in store for this winter, it would be wise to pause and savor all
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Board of Education member and officer Cynthia Kobus has resigned from the Berlin Board of Education, the BOE announced. Kobus’ resignation was prompted by a new job which prevented her from continuing to serve on the board. The resignation of Kobus leaves the Board of Education with eight members. Given the proximity to the November election, the board will not appoint anyone to fill the vacancy, according to BOE president Gary Brochu. Kobus’ resignation means that there will now be six positions to be filled in November. — Press Release
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Senior meals are provided by CW Resources. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling Doretha Dixon at (860) 670-8546, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A donation is requested. Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day. Senior Center closed. Tuesday, Sept. 8: Grilled chicken breast with gravy, rice pilaf, chopped broccoli, wheat bun, apple. Wednesday, Sept. 9: Chicken noodle soup, cheese lasagna, cauliflower, Italian bread, orange. Thursday, Sept. 10: Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, sliced melon. Friday, Sept. 11: Apple juice, pollack baked potato, Scandinavian vegetables, multi grain bread, brownie.
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Socially responsible investing goes mainstream Selecting investments based on both financial considerations and personal values is nothing new in the investment universe. But what was once considered a “fringe” strategy is becoming an increasingly mainstream approach. Today, Jeff Jolly there is an Commentary increased awareness that choosing opportunities now referred to as Sustainable and Responsible Investing (SRI) can create good investment value. The concept has matured in recent decades. At one time, much of the focus of SRI was to screen out specific types of companies, such as corporations involved in the tobacco business or defense contracting. The primary emphasis for socially responsible investors was on the values of a specific company, with its financial prospects playing a secondary, though still important role. Today, there is an increasing belief that companies with a focus on environmental, social and governance factors may ultimately be more profitable. Professional investors who focus on SRI
now seek to identify companies that are positioning themselves for long-term success by taking a more socially responsible approach. This may create better investment opportunities for individuals seeking to pursue a values-driven style in their own portfolios. Different approaches to “investing for good” Determining what suits your own preferences as a socially responsible investment is clearly a personal decision. Some of the approaches used today include: • Avoiding specific investments – staying away from investments in what some would refer to as “sin” stocks, such as tobacco, alcohol and gambling firms. This “negative screening” process can also include companies involved in the defense business or in certain industries that may have a harmful impact on the environment (i.e., oil companies, pesticide manufacturers). • Investing in companies that promote causes – this may include firms focused on sustainable approaches to growth that consider what’s best for the health of the planet, for example. In other cases, it might be firms that promote specific social stances such as worker’s rights.
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Lawmakers, business leaders discuss state’s economic climate By Mary Ellen Godin
ness representatives met in the conference room at Ulbrich Stainless Steels and NORTH HAVEN — Mem- Special Metals, Inc. The bers of the business com- morning event was hosted by munity discussed the state’s the New Haven Manufactureconomic climate on Thurs- ers Association, Ulbrich, and day, Aug. 27 days after Gov. the Connecticut Business and Dannel P. Malloy confirmed Industry Association. Legisthat he has met with General lative guests included SenElectric and proposed assis- ate Majority Leader Martin tance to keep its headquarters Looney D-New Haven, Senate Minority Leader Leonin Fairfield. “GE is just the tip of the ice ard Fasano, R-North Haven, berg,” said Howard Goldfarb, Speaker of the House Brenowner of Leed Himmel In- dan Sharkey, D-Hamden, dustries, a 106-year old alu- House Minority Leader Vinminum manufacturing firm cent Candelora, R-North Branford, state Rep. Dave Yacin Hamden. Local lawmakers and busi- carino, R-North Haven, and Special to The Citizen
State Rep. Mary Mushinsky, D-Wallingford. Other business leaders said they feel too many companies have already left the state for lower-tax states in the south and southwest. They found a sympathetic ear in Fasano, who has criticized the most recent two-year state budget. “This is unsustainable,” Fasano said. “This cliff is coming.” A revised two-year budget plan enacted in late June reduced a proposed two-year tax increase of $1.5 billion by more than $175 million. Despite the tax hike, the legislature’s Office of Fiscal
Analysis is projecting a $927 million deficit in 2017-18, the first fiscal year after the new biennial budget, according to the Connecticut Mirror. GE was one of several major Connecticut employers that criticized Malloy and the General Assembly over the state budget. Sharkey believes GE is more disappointed that Congressional representatives are not working on GE’s behalf to help the corporation win government contracts. Goldfarb also told lawmakers his energy costs have risen sharply. “We pay more for every-
thing,” he said. Another business owner complained that benefits for state workers, including pensions, are costing taxpayers too much and exceed benefits offered in the private sector. A four-year contract between the unions and the state is up next year and legislative leaders have already told Malloy they expect reductions, Sharkey said. Fasano wants to see newly-hired state employees receive a 401K retirement plan similar to those offered in private businesses. See Economy / Page A15
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Hundreds jailed on bonds of less than $20K HARTFORD — More than 500 people are behind bars in Connecticut on bonds of $20,000 or less. That means they don’t have the money to contract with bondsmen, who typically charge 10 percent of a bond to secure someone’s release from jail. Mike Lawlor, chief of criminal justice policy for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration, says the state is working to fix the problem, and recently received a $150,000 MacArthur Foundation grant to come up with a plan by December to reform the state’s jail system. Connecticut is in the running to be one of 10 jurisdictions to receive up to $4 million in grant money to implement their plans.
Bail reform advocates are pushing for a system in Connecticut that would replace most cash bonds with curfews, travel restrictions or electronic monitoring. — Associated Press
Yale officials urge discussion on name of Calhoun College NEW HAVEN— Yale University’s leaders are urging a campus conversation about whether to change the name of a residential college named for an ardent 19th century supporter of slavery. Debate about Calhoun College began this summer with a petition circulated after nine black worshippers were slain in a Charleston, South Carolina, church. President Peter Salovey and Dean Jonathan Holloway said in a letter to alumni that they proposed the discussion in welcoming addresses Saturday, Aug. 29 to first-year students, and “we encourage you to take part as well.” John C. Calhoun, an 1804 Yale graduate, was a prominent advocate of the slave plantation system who became a vice president and U.S. senator from South Carolina. The petition said the Calhoun name, in place since the 1930s, represents “an indifference to centuries of pain and suffering among the black population.” — Associated Press
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Parks and Recreation Briefs Pilates The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for Pilate’s classes at the Community Center. A fee is charged. Core Blast Pilates is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. It is a balance blending of
strength and flexibility training that improves posture, reduces stress and creates long lean muscles without bulking up. Co-ed 18 years of age and up, mixed levels – beginners through intermediate, no ball class. Class is scheduled for Mondays, Sept. 21 through Dec. 14, 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to See Recreation / Page A16
Girl Scout Troop 66286 recently attended the World Association for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in London. The troop was selected by The Royal Palace to participate in the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace inside the gate. The local troop’s service project was to clean the boats that travel in the London canals, with troops from Korea and Germany. Following the stay in London, the scouts visited Paris. Pictured outside the Buckingham Palace gate are Sydney Duke, Isabella Marino, Kristen Newman, Anna Houl, Julia Dowd and Catherine Richie.
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8 p.m. Class is limited to 15 participants. Pilates Physique is a unique total body workout that focuses on small, controlled movements combined with gentle-on-the-joints but heart-pumping bursts of interval training to define and tone long, lean muscles. Using a chair or bar provided, target every muscle in the body. Class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Sept. 9 through Dec. 9, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Class is limited to 15 participants. For more information and registration forms, visit www. town.berlin.ct.us.
Bark for Life event scheduled for Oct. 17 Bark for Life, a walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, noon to 3 p.m., at the Berlin Lions Fairgrounds, 450 Beckley Road. The event also includes demonstrations, contests and games. For more information and registration, call (203) 3794874, email lynn.kipphut@ cancer.org or visit RelayForLife.org/barkberlinct.
Julia Dowd, Lizzy Litwinko and Jordan Barber competed in the 3x3 tournament at the Bristol Boys and Girls Club over the summer. The Berlin girls won their division in a final game against ninth grade AAU girls from Bristol, Plainville and Farmington.
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Youth Services Advisory Board, Town Hall, 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Economic Development, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Historic District Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Town Council, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Police Commission, BPD Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. Worthington Fire District, 1400 Wilbur Cross Hwy., 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 21 Commission for the Aging, Senior Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Water Control Commission, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Planning & Zoning Commission, Town Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Public Building Commission, 238 Kensington Road, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 Board of Appeals, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Kensington Fire District, 947 Farmington Ave., 5 p.m.
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Things weren’t going as planned for golfer Cody Paladino in his second year as a professional on the Latino America Tour. So the Kensington native went back to basics. After an eventful first season on the professional circuit that included one top 10 and three top 25 finishes, Paladino looked to make some alterations to his game. Those alterations, unfortunately, altered too much. “I would say the entire spring down there, I played eight events, I didn’t play well at all,” Paladino said. “Overall, it was not good golf. Just plain and simple, I was not playing well.
“I made a few changes in my swing. Not huge changes, just little tweaks. Things I thought were going to make me better but in fact made it worse. Which is kind of the way golf goes sometimes; you try to make a change here and there to get that little increment better and you end up setting yourself back. And that’s basically what happened in a nutshell.” The struggle was apparent for Paladino early on. After having to withdraw from the first tournament of the year due to food poisoning, he failed to make the cut in his next three appearances. He only finished four rounds of golf twice during the spring circuit, with his best finish – tied for 33rd – coming in May at the 57 Albierto Mexicano
play even better this fall. Last fall was great. I really felt like I played the best golf of my life at that level,” Paladino said. “I just remember getting about halfway through the fall, and I was playing really well and I had made the cut again and I thought, ‘This is it. This is what I always wanted to do.’ “It’s one thing to get on the tour and miss a bunch of cuts and you never contend. But it’s not very fun. I just remember thinking, ‘Wow, I’m
have worked out for me any better,” Paladino said. “All the people here from the state that have seen me through good times, but also some very tough times; to have all the pieces come together at that particular tournament … it was unbelievable. It was a fantastic feeling.” With win number one under his belt, the fall season will seem a lot less intimidating for Paladino. Being familiar with the home stretch will sure help, too. “I can’t wait to get back and
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de Golf. Yet the prolonged slump didn’t keep Paladino down for long. Upon ending the first half of his season, he returned home with the goal of getting back on track. Which made one summertime occasion all the more eventful. Using the time home to shed the tweaks that had thrown him off his game in the first place, Paladino hoped to return to form in time for the second half of his 2015 season. He returned to his strong play even earlier than anticipated, as he took home the Connecticut Open title on July 29, finishing the three-round tournament at seven-under. “Having my first professional win come at the Connecticut Open, it couldn’t
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$249,900 Immediate Occupancy! Very Large Cape Cod with eight sparkling rooms. Located near Wallingford Center on a well manicured lot. Please call Brian at BT Miller Realtors MERIDEN W. Side 2, 3, (203) 415-6307 Apartments For Rent 4, 5BR. Affordably for private your showing. priced, below market. No Dogs. Clean/quiet/ MER- Furn Apts. East Mobile Homes 203-537-6137. Side Incl H, HW, Elec., For Sale 1 BR, $195wk; Studio, $715mo+sec.Call 203- M e r - u p d a t e d / q u i e t , MOBILE HOMES FOR 630-3823,12pm-8pm. W.side/bldg/near hwys SALE-WALLINGFORD 1 brd, w/appls./new $59,900 2 BR, 1 BA. c/a MERIDEN- 1 & 2 BRs floors/heat/hw/2 updated home w/ new starting $750. H/HW baths/os prkg $745 fin. appliances incld. Off st prkg. Avail ref req./no pets 203- $74,900 3 BR, 2 BA, c/a, immed. 203-886-7016. 272-4279. open floor plan, handicap accessible MERIDEN - 1BR $84,900 2 BR, 2 BA, Middletown- 2BR, EIK $800 mo. HEAT, HOT c/a, open floor plan w/ w/app, w/d-h/u, No WATER & ELECTRIC large covered deck Pets, Credit + Refs. INCL. Private Balcony. Call agent at $950/mo + util, 1st/last 203-639-4868. 203-623-0511 /sec, 860-347-6550 MERIDEN- 1 BR apt., 1st flr, $750 mo. + Middletown- 2BR, HW Wlfd - 230 Main St #2. Immaculate 2BR 2BA utils. 1st, last, 1 mo Flrs, EIK w/ app, w/dD/W 203-537-8001 for sec. No Pets. h/u, no pets, Credit & Appt.Noah Realty LLC 860-663-1229 Ref, $950/mo + util, 1st/last/sec, 860 347- Broker L Wayne Claxton MERIDEN - 1 BR, 6550 or 860-573-8884 off st. prkg, $695/mo. + sec. H&HW incl. WALLINGFORD - 2nd 203-886-8808 fl. 3BR. 2BA deck, hrdwd fl. & ceramic tile MERIDEN- 1 BR, Stove $1,500 mo. incls. appls & fridge, H & HW Incld. & all utils.; 1st fl. stuLease, Sec & Refs. dio, $900 mo. incls. 203.239.7657 or appls & all utils. For 203.314.7300 both apts, off st.pkg., no smkg/pets. Sec & MERIDEN 2 BR/5 RM, Find something that ref. Call (203) 7062nd Flr. W/D Hkp, 9858. belongs to someone stove/fridge, lrg bkyd, front porch. $875/ mo else? Find the owner WLFD- 2 BR Townhouse + sec. 860-690-5555 So. Ridgeland Rd. with a Marketplace ad. Meriden - 2BR- $795 *Rent incentive* $1000 + Appls, prkg, dep. & 2 mo. sec & app. fee. Maier 203-235-1000 refs. No pets! 72 N. 1st St. 203-675-0171 or 203-238-1890 WLFD-Rmdld 2 BR, 1 BA duplex., W/D Hkp, MERIDEN- 3rd flr, 2 BR, no pets/smkg, water $655/mo. Ask about /garbage pickup incld. rent incentive! 2 mo. $1100 203-464-0766 sec. & app. fee. MAIER Open 7 days a week, PROP. 203-235-1000 Business 24 hours a day. Opportunities MERIDEN -5 rms., 2 BR, Call us: com. remodel, unfurn., (203) 238-1953 SEMINAR Learn how 3rd fl., no pets, easy it is to make $900+util., ref. & sec. money from home. Set Call 203-671-9644 Rooms For Rent your own hours. Call to register. Fri. 09/18 @ MERIDEN - 6 rm, 3 BR, 6:30 p.m. 203-910- Meadowstone Motel - Off I-91. 2nd fl., off st prkg, W/D 4313 or 203-376-2160 NEWLY UPDATED ROOMS! hkp, no pets. 2 mos. Daily. Weekly. $150 weekly & sec. + 1st mo. $980 up + sec. On Bus Line. New mo. (860) 538-9788. Condos For Rent WOW! WOW! WOW! MERIDEN/WLFD- BRAND NEW DELUXE DOUBLE WIDE 2 BR, 2BA & C/AIR IN QUIET UPSCALE PARK. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! WAS $89,900 NOW $69,900. FIN. AVAIL. CALL NOW, WON’T LAST! 203-799-7731
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MERIDEN EAST SIDE BRISTOL - 26A Rita Dr., MER-Clean Safe Rms. 1BD $ 700 a mo near ESPN, $1,300 ROCKY HILL, CT - 1 BD Incl H, HW, Elec, Kit mo., new flr. & stove $ 905.00 a mo. heat & Priv. E side. off-st prkg Call 201-696-8221, hotwater includ. $130/wk.+ sec. 12 pm(917) 584-8221. 203-213-2352 8pm, 203-630-3823.
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719 LOWER LANE, BERLIN 4 bed, 2 bath, custom designed cape. 2 fireplaces, 2 car attached garage, large dry basement. Large lot (.92 acre) w/backyard patio, great neighborhood, close to schools. Needs updating/TLC. For sale as is: $199,500.00 Call: 860-384-4864 Antiques & Collectibles
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HORSE CARE: Some MERIDEN- 38 Sorries AM/PM hours in exCt. Estate items! change for riding, etc. Antiques, Parker & Miller Exp. preferred, but will Co. items. Sat. 8-2. train. 203-213-8833 Serious Buyers only!!
Appliances AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators & Stoves. Appliance Repairs Will Deliver (203) 284-8986
Electronics VCR Toshiba with Remote AS-IS $15.00 860-384-1183
PINE VALLEY GENERAL STORE 113 Broad St, Meriden (203) 630-1622 (between Hall & Gale) Wide variety of items in a unique, small familyowned store. Housewares, tools, salt lamps, stuffed animals, jewelry, food & more. Check out our used items too. pinetreecones.com Like us on Facebook! ONLINE PRICING! Mention this & get 15% off (restrictions apply) We buy used by appt. Rotary broadcast
32 North Colony St spreader Agri Fab for Wallingford, (203) 269-9341 fertilizer, attaches to a 2flrs-1800sf Consigned Home riding mower Asking Decor, furniture, jewelry & $70. 203-284-0114. handbags. Daily disc. given. $5 off $25 purchase, $10 off Window shutters, vinyl, $100 purchase. 30 day laygray, can be painted away avail. New merchandise assorted sizes,$20 a daily. Ample prkg in our lot. Mpair. 203-284-0114. F, 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Sun, 11-4 Like us on facebook Music Instruments
RJ Lane couch. Like new cond. & BDR Set, 2 end tables, dresser, & chest. Call for details. 203-634-4347
Lawn and Garden For sale: screened topsoil, $22/yd, screen fill/ gravel, $15/yd, clean fill, $12/yd. Delivered. Jim 860-982-4819 Very nice screened TOPSOIL $22/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min delivery. Jim 860-982-4819
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ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860-718-5132.
Sporting Goods & Health PISTOL PERMIT Or Long Gun Certificate Required for Connecticut Residents. 1 Class, Small Groups $110. 203 415-1144
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DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate. 203-235-8431. GET PAID TODAY Wanted: antiques, jewelry, instruments, etc. Estate sales services. (203) 631-6697.
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$240 full cord delivered. Discounts over 2, over 4 and picked up. South Meriden. Mike 203 631-2211
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(PLEASE CHECK) Pub:PERM Date:02/13/02 Day:WED Size:1X4.5 Cust: Last Edited AARON’S BUYING By:EALLISON on Old Machinist Tools, Bulldog Puppies $950+, Lathes, Bench Tools 7/9/13Kittens 4:18 $350+, PM. Bengal Hand Tools, Much Salesperson: Tag Yorkies 850+, Yorkie-Poos More. (203) 525-0608 $550+, tzus 550+ Line: Shih Color Info: ALL CASH FOR 860-828-7442 CLASS FILLER (PLEASE CHECK) - Composite
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture, 50’s Items. Whole Estates 203 238-3499
Vintage Electronics, MuMiscellaneous sical Instruments, Amps, Ham EquipFor Sale ment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Best offer 2011 4HP Equipment, Antiques. Quantum power self860-707-9350 propelled 3-1 combo cut-weedeater.Call ALWAYS Buying old anytime 238-4328. tools. Wanted old, used and antique hand tools, machinist, woodworking, engraving and work bench tools. Please call with confidence. Fair offers made in your home. Cory 860-322-4367
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1,2,3 Items or an Estate Two Boston Terrier male ûûû CA$H ûûû puppies, Please 8callwks for old, 203-237-3025 $600 ea, corrections athouse ESTATE SALE SERVICE trained. Killingworth 203-317-2308 - after 5 860-488-3463. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, pm call 203-317-2282 Meriden-made items, Ad#:CLASS FILLER toys, lamps
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Attics & Basement Cleaned GARY Wodatch Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
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Gutters GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 4403279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
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The Multi Tasking People. A Cleaning Service for your home, Call 203-494-5051. Dis. avail. for Srs.
Junk Removal
A & A LAWN CARE Mulching, Hedge triming, tree, shrub, debris removal, attics/ bsm’ts cleaned Jim 203-237-6638
Painting & Wallpapering PAINTING SPECIALS for Aug. & Sept. Int/Ext. Powerwash. 25 yrs exp. HIC# 0624158 Call Tom 203-715-5906
HOME DAY CARE has openings. 25 years Exp., loving home environment. 203-2696248. License # 26338.
GUTTERS PLUS 25+ yrs exp. Call today for free ED’S JUNK REMOVAL est. 203-440-3535 Ct. WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK NILES CONSTRUCTION Reg. #578887 Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Specialist in concrete Attics, bsemts, garages, work. Garage, shed, appl. & more. Any QuesHandypersons room addition foundations? Ed (203) 494-1526 tions. Fully insured. 50 yrs in business. (203) A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS 269-6240. CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call-WE DO IT ALL! Free Estimates. Electrical Services 203-631-1325
T.E.C. Electrical Service 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 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060.
Garage Doors
REMODELING Carpentry, plumbing, odd jobs. 60 yrs exp! CT #640689 Home Doctor 203.440.2692
Home Improvement
***CALL TODAY*** Yalesville Construction, LLC. Roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, additions, decks, doors windows, power washing, flooring Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937 CORNERSTONE Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203-237GATE. CT Reg #601060. Remodel kit/baths; finished basements, painting, carpentry, tile and granite tops. Lic/ins (860)227-6672
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Quality Overhead Door, LLC Installation, Srvc & Repairs, Spring replacements, Openers. HIC# 0639076 203-537-8299
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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-535-2962 HIC#0631937
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All Systems Electric LLC Electrical Wiring & More! Generators, Security & Fire Alarms, Data Wiring, Roof De-Icing FREE ESTIMATES! CT# 0187714-E1 Visit us at www.ase-ct.com 860-436-4957
PAUL’S MASONRY New & Repairs. Stonewalls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplaces. Free est. 203-706-9281
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Don’t have the time or energy to clean your house, CALL ME! 15 years exp. U.S. Citizen. 203-238-0566 House Cleaning by Polish Women. 3rd cleaning $0 for regular customers. Ins./bonded. 860-505-7720
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Fall is almost here! Cleanups, Mowing, CV PAVING - Over 30 Hedge/Tree Trimming, yrs experience, quality Snow Removal, & driveways, concrete, more! Call A & A Lawn stump removal. (860) Maint. 860-719-3953 349-0157. #580903. Gary Wodatch Landscaping. Hedge/tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397 860-558-5430
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Dynamic Home Improvement Roofing, siding, chimney & skylight repair, gutters, gutterguard. #0642115. Full lic. & ins. 203-235-9944
Marketplace Ads JUNK REMOVAL & MORE 25% OFF WE REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *FALL YardClean-ups*
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Welcome to the Marketplace. JT’s Landscaping, LLC Plumbing Top quality work at a reasonable price. CARL’S Plumbing & Full lawn maint. Grass Heating. 25% Senior Cutting & pruning all citizen disc. No job too types of shrubs / bushsmall! Cell, 203-272es. #616311. Fully lic. 1730, 860-680-2395. & ins. 203-213-6528 WE WEED GARDENS NORM THE GARDENER (203) 265-1460
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List. Sell. Repeat. Masonry A&A MASONRY 20 yrs exp. Specializing in sidewalks, stairs, patios, stonewalls, chimneys, fireplaces & much more! Call Anytime 860-462-6006! Free Est! #HIC0616290
Roofing, siding, windows, decks & remodeling. 203-639-0032 info@ gonzalez constructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319
George J Mack & Sons Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain reRoofing. Siding. pairs. Water heater reWindows. More. Free placements. 25% Sr Est’s. Ins. # 604200. citizen disc. Member Member BBB. of BBB. 203-238-2820 Harmony.(860) 645-8899
Power Washing
20% OFF IF YOU Mention This Ad A&A MASONRY FALL Yard Clean-Ups Experienced & Professional Brush, branches, leaves, 20 yrs exp. Specializing The Powerwashing Kings in sidewalks, stairs, storm damage Others Wash - We Clean! patios, stonewalls, CALL FOR SPRING SPECIALS! **JUNK REMOVAL** chimneys, fireplaces & Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, (203) 631 - 3777 much more! Call AnyDebris, etc (860) 839 - 1000 time 860-462-6006! WE CAN REMOVE Visit: Free Est! #HIC0616290 the powerwashingkings.com ANYTHING Entire house to ALEX MASONRY 1 item removed! POWER WASHING 30 yrs. exp. Patios, FREE ESTIMATES Is Spring Cleaning Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Sr. Citizen Discount ON THE OUTSIDE Stone, Chimneys. LIC & INS. FREE Estimates #580443. 203-232203-535-9817 or #569127 Call Kevin 0257 or 203-596-0652 860-575-8218 203-440-3279
Roofing. Siding. Windows. More. Free Est’s. Ins. # 604200. Member BBB. Harmony.(860)645-8899
V. NANFITO, Inc. Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
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ROOFS R US - Roofing, Windows, Siding, Repairs! Resid./Comm. Family run since 1949. Call 203-427-7828
Siding.Roofing.Windows Decks.Sunrooms.Add’ CT Reg#516790. 203-237-0350 Fiderio & Sons www. fiderio.com
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc Windows, Decks, Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
Dynamic Tree & Brush Removal Stump grinding, attic & basement cleanouts. Call 203-235-9944 Gary Wodatch LLC TREE REMOVAL All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430 LAVIGNE’S Tree Service In busi. 35 yrs. Tree removal. Stump grinding. CraneService. Free Est. Fully insured. 203-294-1775 lavignestreeservicellc.com
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Vacation vs. Staycation Competition 2015 Our 12 year old daughter, Allie Tessman, has been asking to visit dolphins for the past two years and this year her dream became reality! We visited Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida and she got more than she bargained for from the dolphin, a KISS! Allie is 12 years old and attends 7th grade at Mooreland Hill School in Kensington, CT.
WINNING SUBMISSION First Name: ........ Chris Last Name: ........ McNamara-Tessman City: ................... Berlin State:................. Connecticut
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