The Berlin
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Volume 14, Number 31
Berlin’s Only Hometown Newspaper
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Mighty Titan brings new dimension to police work
tions,” Krzykowski said who has been on the force six years. Sometimes the tactic is comprised of nothing more than having a large Titan is a working dog. He’s been part of well-trained dog at your side. “He’s such a presence — it deters people the Berlin Police Department for a year and a from doing things half teamed with they shouldn’t. I’ve Officer Aimee had (perpetrators) Krzykowski. tell me ‘I would “He goes everyhave run, but I saw where I go and parthe dog’,” ticipates in all paKrzykowski said. trol functions. He’s While he can act always on shift like a pet when offwith me, he’s fullduty and socialize time” Krzykowski when he’s out in said describing the community, Titraffic stops, tan can shift into alarms, searches full-attack mode and assaults, backwith just a word up and mutual aid from Krzykowski. functions. He’s by “It’s like he flips her side in the staa switch and is a tion when she’s different dog. writing reports. Game on, ” The three year-old Citizen photo by Olivia L. Lawrence Krzykowski said. German shepherd is one of two ca- Officer Aimee Kryzkowski and her canine The dog is trained to take responsinines on the force; partner Titan on the job. bility for certain Officer Eric Chase and Zeusz, are a second team. The dogs wear situations and is allowed to make judgment badges and their names are painted on the calls. “I leave the windows down (in the side of the cruisers. “I’ve had to adjust how I do police work, See Titan, page 28 there are different tactics and consideraBy Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
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In this edition Berlin’s timeline continues and brings us from the 1950s to nearly current times — 1997. The majority of people, places and events will be familiar to many readers. You can help to finish this timeline. On page 12 we ask what you think are the most important Hanging out on the avenue. events of the last 10 years.
Photo by Daniel Jackson
Gravestones in disrepair at Dennison Cemetery on Farmington Avenue.
Cemetery Committee discouraged due to funding By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen The cemetery committee seems to be dying. The discouraged committee members are tired of months of planning only to do nothing because they do not have money to accomplish their goal of preserving the historical cemeteries in town. Chairman Ronald Lindgren said “One of the members called me and asked to disband.” Minutes of the committee’s April meeting state: “Members have been attending monthly meetings and touring the cemeteries and making plans to preserve our cemeteries but the lack of funding leaves the committee with no means to accomplish our duties.” The town did not fund the committee in the last budget, passing it over for
more pressing needs. “It’s us and an $8 million money need and the money is not out there,” Lindgren said. “Everyone knows that the economy is really bad. Our hands are tied. We don’t even have enough money to buy stamps.” Town Manager Denise McNair said “Most boards don’t have funds. Money is not the only answer. Money is a help, but to get anything done, you need the people. And this is somewhat of a specialized need.” The committee was established in 2008 to address the dozen or so decaying town-owned cemeteries. The town delegated the newly formed cemetery committee the job “to preserve, maintain, protect and oversee the cemeteries in the Town of Berlin.” Preserving the cemeterSee Cemetery, page 28
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All polls open for Aug. 10 primary
Clarification
Inside Calendar.................14 Marketplace............23 Faith .........................8 Health.....................10 Letters ....................12 Obituaries.................9 Opinion...................13 Real Estate ............22 Seniors ...................11 Sports.....................17
ley, Michael Fedele and Oz Griebel; candidates for lieutenant governor Mark D. Boughton and Lisa WilsonFoley; for United States senator Ann Brickley and Mark Zydanowicz; candidates for attorney general Martha Dean and Ross Garber. Check The Citizen website for updates Aug. 10.
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Search dog Ricky helps find lost and missing persons By Daniel Jackson Special to The Citizen
To understand a dog’s capability at recognizing scent, Joanne Pigott of Berlin, a search and rescue dog handler, compares it to human sight. “If I showed you a picture of my grandchildren
and I told you to study that picture for five minutes, and then I showed you a bunch of children and asked you to pick out the children you just studied, you would be able to do it. That is the same picture a dog gets with smell.” That’s why Joanne Pigott has been able to train her
dog, Ricky, to search for missing persons; possibly someone who is dead, possibly underwater or — if all goes well — alive and well.
She hasn’t done this alone. Pigott belongs to a statewide organization called Connecticut Canine Search and Rescue, a volunteer organi-
zation with members donating their dogs and time to assist fire departments and po-
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Cell phone recycling
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce is accepting old cell phones for recycling. Phones may be dropped of at either the Chamber office or at the UBI-Community Federal Credit Union, both located at 40 Chamberlain Hwy. The Chamber accepts cell phones, their batteries and SIM cards only. They can not accept chargers, cords or any other accessories. For more information, call (860) 829-1033. 1167884
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The New Britain/Berlin Rotary Club is accepting registrations for its 23rd annual Golf Classic with the New Britain Rock Cats, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 16 at the Stanley Golf Course in New Britain. The event is an 18 hole scramble, with a noon Shotgun start. The event includes greens and cart fees, cookout lunch on the course, contests, refreshments on the course, raffle prizes, a hole-in-one prize and a reception and dinner following play at 6 p.m. at the Whinstone Tavern. For more information, call Mary Jean Agostini at (860) 828-3230; Steve Nims at (860) 538-4874; Michael Schroeder at (860) 839-3389; or Robin Sharp at (860) 225-4681.
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Farmers Market
The Berlin Farmers’ Market features a “Wild Card Tent” and a “Kid’s Play Area” each Saturday. The Wild Card is designed for local non-profit groups that wish to set up their materials and spend the morning educating the public as to their mission or to recruit new members. The “Kids’ Play Area” features an adult chaperone with toys and activities for children while their parents shop the market. A craft project is scheduled for every last
Saturday of each month. The market takes place on the grounds of the American Legion, 154 Porter’s Pass, every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm and runs through Oct. 30. The market features farmers, producers and artisans who sell what they’ve grown or made in Connecticut. For more information on the Wild Card Tent, contact Market Master, James Roby at 860-828-5548 or the Berlin
Sobriety Checkpoint The Berlin Police Department will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint during the evening of Friday into Saturday Aug. 6 to Aug. 7. The checkpoint will be set up on the Berlin Turnpike in the area of Middletown Road. This enforcement program is funded by a grant
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Military News
Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin W. Meyers graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Meyers He completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Meyers, the son of Robert and Michele Janota of Kensington, is a 2008 Berlin High School graduate and received an associate degree in 2010 from Lincoln Technical Institute, Allentown, Pa.
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Timeline Part 4 1950-1997 In this final installment of Berlin’s timeline, commemorating the town’s 225th anniversary, the town takes on a more familiar face. During the era from 1950 to 1997, we see the establishment of institutions and businesses, as well as the names of people and events, that many residents will know on a personal basis. The timeline was developed and provided to The Citizen courtesy of local historians Beth Stowell, John Winiarski, Sallie Caliandri, and Cathy Nelson, assistant
director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Photos are from the archives of the Berlin Historical Society. 1953 — Frank C. Wilcox dies (1859-1953). He was a businessman, banker, and state legislator. Sept. 1953 — Berlin High School opens. July 7, 1954 – The Berlin Free Library reopens in the old Academy building at 842 Worthington Ridge. Feb. 19, 1961 — Prince of Peace Lutheran church holds its first service. 1961 – Webster Square shopping center con-
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structed. Nov. 7, 1961 – The new A & P Supermarket opens at 896 Farmington Ave. April 31, 1963 – Berlin Historical Society founded by Edward Olson. June 8, 1963 — Camp Merribrite, a Connecticut Yankee Girl Scout day camp opens. Sept. 16, 1964 — The Junior Woman’s Club of Berlin is organized. Nov. 23, 1966 – The first ecumenical Thanksgiving service is held when Catholics and protestants meet together. May 13, 1967 — Berlin See Timeline, next page
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The Berlin
Timeline Continued from page 6
Senior citizen club is organized. July 1, 1967 — Percival Pool opens. 1968 – The grand opening of Ferndale Plaza. June 1, 1970 — Mary Griswold dies at age 90. She was teacher/principal, and school superintendent. It was
under her urging that the town began plans for a high school. July 1, 1970 — Timberlin Golf Course opens. 1972 – McDonald’s fast food restaurant comes to town. Aug. 25, 1972 — Farm Shop restaurant opens on Mill Street. Sept. 5, 1974 – YMCA moves into old post office building on Main Street. Sept. 28, 1975 – Berlin
The Houses south of Berlin Congregational Church on Worthington Ridge.
Town Hall is dedicated. 1976 – Bicentennial Park is established when the town purchases 136 acres of open space. 1982 – Catherine M. McGee dies. She was a teacher/principal for 45 years. McGee Middle School is named in her honor. Dec. 4, 1984 – first Tinsel Run. Feb. 2, 1985 – Jeffrey G. Casner, police officer, is struck and killed by a car driven by a man under the influence of alcohol 1988 – Burger King restaurant opens on New Britain Road. 1989 – The last working dairy farm closes (on Lower Lane.) Oct. 2, 1989 — The new Berlin-Peck Memorial Library building opens. 1993— The Islamic Association of Greater Hartford purchases the old Worthington Motel for a future mosque on the Berlin Turnpike. May 3, 1993 –Berlin Congregation Jehovah’s Witnesses erect a worship hall. January 17, 1997 – The Berlin Citizen, a weekly newspaper owned by the Record-Journal, begins publication.
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Chapel in the Woods, a summertime alternative worship, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. The 30minute service of scripture, hymns and homily is casual and children are welcome. The chapel is located behind the Reeves Center. In case of rain on Sunday or anytime the preceding Saturday, the service will be held in the Parish Center. In addition to the Chapel in the Woods, traditional Sunday services continue to be held each week at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. Crib room is available for children up to 4 years old. For more information, call (860) 828-4511.
The religious education office at St. Paul School is scheduled to re-open on Monday, Aug. 2. Religious education family registration for new students for the 2010-2011 school year is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the church hall. To register a child, the family must be active registered members of St. Paul Church. Children that were not baptized at St. Paul Church must provide a copy of the Baptismal certificate at the time of registration. For more information and tuition fees, call (860) 828-1934.
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Obituaries Wilfred C. Cormier Wilfred C. Cormier, 85 of Walling ford passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home. He was the son of the late Wilfred and Nellie (Croix) Cormier. He served in the U.S. Army as a Rifle Marksman being awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Service Arrowhead, and Victory Medal. He was retired from Mutrie Trucking Co. where he was employed as a diesel mechanic. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wallingford followed by burial, with Military Honors, in Saint John’s Cemetery, Wallingford. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, CT. was in charge of arrangements.
Anna Talbot Anna Martha (Preskanis) Talbot, of Kensington, died July 28, 2010 just before her 86th birthday. Born in Terryville, July 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Swicklas) Preskienis. As a teenager, she moved with her family to New Britain where she met Oral Arthur Talbot, her loving and devoted husband of 66 years. At the age of 20, she worked for Rapheal’s department store where she learned to be a skillful seamstress. During World War II she was employed by Landers, Ferry and Clark where
she was proud of her work in support of the war effort. After raising her family, she worked as a proofreader for the New Britain Herald and followed by a position as a clerk in the Fingerprint Department of the Connecticut State Police offices in Meriden. They raised their family in New Britain before moving to Kensington in 1970 where they became members of St. Paul Church. Along with her husband, Oral, she is survived by three sons and two daughters, Faith Pautzsch and her husband Wolfgang of Boonville, N.Y., Bud Talbot and his wife Grace of Kensington, Mark Talbot and his wife Marisa of Duluth, Ga., Chris Talbot and his wife Lillian of Kensington, and Hope Francis and her husband James of Folsom, Calif. She is also survived by her sister Gladys Pietrowicz of Plainville, 14 grandchildren and three great-grand children and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Beatrice Yanke and Beatrice’s husband Albert and her brother-in-law William Pietrowicz. Anna was an exercise buff who loved swimming and taking daily walks around her Kensington neighborhood where she loved to stop and talk to neighbors. She also loved photography, sewing and tailoring, gardening, camping throughout the Northeast and Canada, healthy cooking and ballroom dancing. Her family will miss her loving devotion and her witty sense of humor. Services were held Aug. 2, 2010 with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul
Church. Burial was at Maple Cemetery on Worthington Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Relief Service at Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413. Tel: (888) 277-7575. The family would like to thank the staff of Andrew House for the loving care and attention Anna received in her final days. The Berlin Memorial Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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Bennett appointed Rogers hosts at Trinity KidsFest Peter C. Bennett of Kensington has been named Director of Career Services at Trinity College in Hartford. A 1981 graduate of Trinity, Bennett had been interim di- Bennett rector since January. Bennett returned to Trinity in 2009 as Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations in the Admissions and Career Services Center. Having earned an MBA from Northeastern, Bennett has 25 years of experience in the health care, financial services, telecommunications and nonprofit sectors. Under Bennett’s leadership, the Office of Internship Programs will be incorporated into the Career Services Center.
The 5th annual IGA Hometown KidsFest is scheduled at Roger’s Marketplace through Saturday, Aug. 14. This event features family events as well as savings at the store. During the event, parents may enter to win the national IGA KidsFest Get Out & Move Sweepstakes on behalf of their children. Six national winners will be chosen. Prizes include cash and Active Kids gift certificates. In addition to the KidsFest activities, Roger’s Marketplace has scheduled the first IGA hometown Pet Adoption Day for Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Berlin Animal Shelter and volunteers will run the event which includes pet promotions, free giveaways and a raffle.
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Health and Wellness Briefs
Blood glucose screening
The Central Connecticut Health District and the Wethersfield Health Care Center schedule a glucose screening program throughout the summer for residents of Berlin, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill and Newington who are 65 years of age and older. The blood sugar test takes only minutes, and time is permitted to allow participants an opportunity to discuss the meaning of the resulting numbers and what to do if the sugar level is too high. The summer schedule for glucose screening is: Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Conference room 1, Wethersfield Town Hall, 505 Silas Deane Hwy., Wethersfield. Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Rocky Hill Community Center, 55
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Cancer Survivors’ Day The Cancer Center at Midstate Medical Center has scheduled its annual Cancer Survivors’ Day for Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hubbard Park in Meriden. This event is dedicated to honoring the lives of cancer survivors, especially those treated at Midstate Medical Center. This year’s theme is “The Magic of Survivorship.” Cancer survivors are welcome to bring family and friends. Activities include face painting, balloon animals, caricature drawings, musical entertainment and refreshments. Cancer survivors are treated to a relax-
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Bereavement seminar A bereavement seminar is scheduled at St. Paul parish hall from 7 to 9 p.m., for 10 weeks beginning Monday, Sept. 13. The program is sponsored by the Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Hartford. For more information and to register, call (860) 8280331.
Alzheimer’s support The Andrew House, 66 Clinic Drive, New Britain, hosts an Alzheimer’s support group on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call Kathy Mulrooney at (860) 225-8608.
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ease. No medical treatment is required. Any infected material from the host becomes noninfectious when it is exposed to the sunlight and dries out. If a person is bitten by a rabid animal, it is urgent to get medical attention as soon as possible. Untreated rabies progresses through several stages, ultimately ending in death. When a person is exposed rabies, the virus will incubate for weeks or months. After incubation, early symptoms often resemble the flu: general weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache may last for days. Rabies in humans is 100 percent preventable through prompt treatment and prophylaxis. Although exposure to rabies is highly treatable if care is obtained promptly, preventing infection in the first place certainly is preferrable. If you notice a stray animal in your neighborhood, contact your local animal control officer and request its removal. Pet owners should take their animals for regular veterinary appointments and keep their rabies shots up to date. Keeping cats and ferrets indoors and supervising dogs when they are outside will reduce the likelihood of a pet’s exposure to rabid wild animals. Watch See Rabies, page 13
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To the editor: Berlin’s four volunteer fire departments would like to thank all those who have contributed to this year’s fundraising drive. Your support is greatly appreciated, especially given these difficult economic times. If you have not yet contributed, it’s not too late.
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We will continue to accept donations throughout the summer months. Checks made payable to “Berlin Four Volunteer Fire Departments” can be sent to P.O. Box 51, East Berlin CT 06023. Thanks again and we hope everyone has a happy and healthy summer. Ron Lindgren Berlin
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A timely question for our readers Over the past few months, The Citizen has run several installments of a timeline of the town’s history. It’s a remarkable document and represents a long, painstaking effort by local historians who pieced it together. The timeline ends in January 1997 with the launch of The Berlin Citizen. While the beginning of local newspaper coverage means there’s now an extensive record of Berlin life — we want to hear what you think the “rest of the story” should be. Between 1997 and 2010 — 13 years, a half-generation — what do you think are the most significant events —
the people, places or things — that stand out during the most recent installment of town history? Perhaps more time is need to assess this, perhaps history is most often formed slowly — but not always. Looking at the rich past of the town — the presidential visits, the philanthropists, major moves by town leaders — the past looms large. What do you think is noteworthy in Berlin’s most recent past? We want to hear your thoughts. Send an email with your top picks to news@theberlincitizen.com and we’ll publish your replies.
Dogs, cats and the summer doldrums This week’s edition of The Citizen features several stories about animals — working dogs, summer pet care and a great group of people who help cats find good homes. We called this our “Dog Days” edition. It’s that time of year when, as much as we love summer, there’s a long, hot, cranky lull that inevitably sneaks up on us just when we thought we were having so much fun! Dogs, cats and other animal companions have to put up with the difficulties of summer, too, and their stories remind us how much they give us and how important it is to remember we have to help them deal with the heat. In a story on page 15, Animal Control Officer Jan Lund offers advice on keeping your dogs cool by avoiding hot pavement and confinement in cars. There were 10 days over 90 degrees in July — one that hit 102 degrees and many
more that hovered close enough to be considered hotter than heck. Dog Days are the hottest days of summer that fall between early July and early August. The term Dog Days also is used for a time period that is very hot or stagnant, or marked by dull lack of progress. The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, was somehow responsible for the hot weather. Sirius is the brightest of the stars in Canis Major (the big dog) and the brightest star in the night sky and ancient Romans thought that the earth received heat from it. It’s easier to see the star January, looking towards the south. In mid-summer, Sirius, rises and sets with the sun — and ancient astronomers speculated that its heat added to the heat of the sun caused the summertime peak of temperatures. — Olivia L. Lawrence
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Thursday, August 5, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen
Student voices
Young journalist takes on role of investigative reporter By Daniyal N. Khan Special to The Citizen
I am Daniyal Naveed Khan, a Berlin High School student who will be starting junior year this fall. Recently, I attended a 13 day program at the National Student Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., at American University, from July 5 to July 17. During the program, NSLC partnered with American University’s School of Communications to give us the Discover the World of Communication classes of which I chose the Advanced Scriptwriting & Video Production class. The class lasted for eight meetings; each three hours long. During classes, I was put into three different groups and I was able to produce three different videos including a final project shown on the morning of the second last day of the program in a theatre at the university where students from other Discover the World of Communication classes showcased their work, too. The videos I produced will be posted, during the next two months, on www.dnkgsprojects.tk. On the second day of the program, there was a ropes challenge course which
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Daniyal Kahn displays his communications certificates. taught students to work together and lead each other through different obstacle courses. There were also five leadership rotations and five workshop rotations throughout the program where team advisors led sessions and taught students about different aspects of leadership such as conflict resolution as well as different aspects of
lice. To learn more about rabies in both humans and animals, contact the Centers for Disease Control at 1-800-2324636, or visit www.cdc.gov/rabies. For further information about this or other public health concerns, contact the Central Connecticut Health District at (860) 721-2822 or www.ccthd.org. (Submitted by the Town Manager’s office.)
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mass communication such as interviewing and accurate reporting. Team advisors also chaperoned field trips to places such as Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian, the American Film Institute, Voice of America, Arlington Cemetery, Washington D.C. memorials and many more places of interest. Other field trips
included: the Newseum, Washington Post, Nationals vs. Giants baseball game, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum. There were numerous leadership sessions during the program and also a guest speaker who spoke about being peacemakers rather than war makers. To give the students an idea of how today’s news world works, there was a Newsroom Simulation on the tenth day of the program where students were put into teams which represented a fictional newspaper. They were put into a real life scenario where a major leak had just happened in the pipelines of a big oil company. I was required to attend press conferences, write a news story, blog online, and make a video package. Students gave each other different jobs in the group and I was given the job of investigative reporter. My team’s newspaper was The Daily Roman. I was the on-camera correspondent for my team’s news package which I also edited. My team’s news package won after being judged on accuracy. Overall, NSLC was a life changing, absolutely amazing experience for me where I made new friends, met industry professionals, gained
confidence and self-esteem, learned great leadership skills, and learned a lot about the world of communication. I am now part of the NSLC alumni which has its benefits such as the fact that I can nominate other students who I think are good candidates for this program. Every penny spent for this experience was worth it and I would love to do it again. I can also apply for a position as a team advisor when I am in college which would be another great experience for me. At the end of the program I got a shirt from NSLC, a shirt from the DWC program, a certificate from NSLC and DWC program, a letter of acknowledgement from NSLC-for my future college applications-, a group photo of everyone in the program, a transcript of the program, a list of contacts of the students in this year’s program, a nomination form, and a letter congratulating me on finishing this program. I would like to thank my parents for financing this trip for me, the NSLC Staff for providing this amazing experience to me, and the staff at The Berlin Citizen for taking their valuable time in publishing this article.
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KensingtonBerlin Rotary Food Drive The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club is holding its “Summer Food Drive” to benefit the Berlin Food Pantry. Donations of mayonnaise, canned tuna, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, peanut better, jelly, macaroni and cheese, and juice boxes are needed. Items may be dropped off at the Berlin Chamber
of Commerce or UBI – a Community Federal Credit Union, both located at 40 Chamberlain Highway; Achieve Financial Credit Union, 279 New Britain Rd.; Home Sweet Home Realty, 359 Main St.; both Webster Bank branches, Main St., Kensington and Webster Square Rd., Berlin; or directly at Berlin Food Pantry, lower level of the Berlin Municipal Center. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (860) 829-1033.
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Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 24 meets Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the community center. Stop in or call Joe Tedone at (860) 828-0255.
Boy Scouts – Boy Scout Troop 41, sponsored by Bethany Covenant Church, meet Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the church. For more information, call Scoutmaster Joe Greco at (860) 828-8579 or email joe@betterbooksltd.com.
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Control will feature some of its adoptable pets as well as T-shirts and magnets. For more information, call (860) 828-4157 or (860) 828-5287. Berlin Historical Society – The Berlin Historical Society, at the corner of Peck and Main streets, welcomes all to the museum every Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. View new displays of the Berlin trolley, street histories, the Leather Man and his caves along with the permanent collection of tin, bricks, toys and more. One of the best ways to be a part of Berlin’s 225th anniversary celebration is to visit the museum. Admission is free. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and are open to the public. For more information, call (860) 828-5114. Farmers Market – Berlin Farmers Market, a producer only market, is scheduled for every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion at the corner of Massirio Drive and Porter’s Pass. For more information, contact Market Master James Roby at (860) 5548 or the Chamber at (860) 8291033. Mini golf tournament – American Eagle Federal Credit Union has scheduled a mini golf tournament for Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Putter’s Paradise, 1801 Berlin Turnpike. All proceeds benefit the American Eagle Federal Credit Union Fund which donates to local charitable organizations to benefit education
and youth, basic human needs and community development. For more information, visit www.americaneagle.org/minigolf.
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Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 256, chartered by the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, meets Tuesday evenings at the Kensington firehouse. For more information, call Ed Alicea, scoutmaster, (860) 828-8693. Boy Scouts — Boy Scout Troop 44, chartered by the Berlin Lions, meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church. For more information, call Troop Committee Chair at (860) 829-1832.
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Blood drive – The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive for Wednesday, Aug. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at the VFW Post 10732. For more information and to make an appointment, call 1800-RED Cross or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Golf tournament – The Berlin VFW William B. Scalise-William J. Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Timberlin Golf Course. For more information, visit www.tourevents.com/Mayer.
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Treat your dog with extra care in hot weather
Hot pavement, stifling car interiors, hurt your pet By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Animal Control Officer Jan Lund says it should be a well-known fact that dogs can suffer during hot summer weather — but some people still just don’t get it. This summer a call came in about a dog left in a car in the parking lot of Ocean State Job Lot. When police got there, it was determined
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The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its 3rd annual Family Health and Safety Day for Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market, located at the American Legion, 154 Porter’s Pass. The event features area businesses and organizations offering ideas for a safe and healthy lifestyle. The Farmers’ Market showcases area vendors who promote gardening, a healthy diet through local produce and locally made products, preservative-free artisan bread, handmade crafts and more. The Family Health and Safety Day will also include the Kensington Rotary Club Amber Alert Photo ID session, the Berlin Police Department will introduce is Special Needs registry and the New Britain Rock Cats mascot Rocky is schedule to make an appearance. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at (860) 829-1033.
the temperature in the lot was 106 degrees. The owner was located and charged with cruelty to animals. The misdemeanor can result in a fine and more serious charges can also result from such neglectful actions. Even if the windows in a vehicle are left open, in 85 degree weather, the temperature inside a car can reach 120 degrees in 15 minutes, Lund said. “Why would you bring a dog in the car? It’s unfathonable,” Lund said. She is surprised and dismayed that after all the public education around not leaving dogs or other pets in the car, that people still think it will be okay. “Dogs don’t sweat” and it’s difficult for them to shed off the excess heat through panting, she said. So far this summer, with a record-breaking heat wave in July, there have been several calls regarding animals left in a vehicle. However, only one written warning has
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Murphy to play for Clemson By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen
Berlin High School Class of 2010 alumnus Maggie Murphy will continue her soccer career at South Carolina’s Clemson University, a NCAA Division I school. The 5-foot-8 forward had not planned to play at Clemson, but was convinced by her father to get in touch with Tigers coach Hershey Strosberg. As luck would have it, Strosberg had played for Murphy’s Premier coach, Leszek Wrona. That connection helped Murphy get her foot in the door at Clemson. She went on to attend a soccer camp at the school, and coaches liked what they saw. Clemson is a member of the rugged Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC includes Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, and several other well-respected athletic schools. “This is a great opportunity for Maggie,” said BHS girls soccer coach Steve Yanosy. “She will be playing in one of the best conferences in the country, and her work ethic and competitiveness will allow her to do well.” A two-time all-conference performer in soccer, Murhpy
helped lead the Lady Redcoats to conference titles in in 2008 and 2009. “She was a great player for the Redcoats and was a constant on the field,” said Yanosy. “She is a player that can run forever and she always has a knack for serving a great ball, or being at the end of a great cross.” Before settling on Clemson, Murphy considered attending either the University of Delaware or Tulane University. No matter where she ended up, she knew she would play soccer. She didn’t envision competing for the school’s official team, however. “Going into college, I was planning on doing club or intramural soccer,” said Murphy, “anything that would make me be able to keep playing.” Unlike many Division I soccer players, for Murphy, soccer was just one of her athletic endeavors during high school. She played lacrosse and competed in indoor track and field as well. “I have never been able to fully devote myself to playing soccer because of all the other sports and extracurricular activities I have done throughout high school,” said Murphy. “So I am really
Maggie Murphy will continue her soccer career at Clemson University. excited to see what I will be capable of doing, competing at this high of a level.” Clemson struggled in 2009, finishing 3-15 overall and 010 in the ACC, but Murphy believes better days are ahead for the Tigers. “There has been a few bumps in the road, but I definitely think the program is on its way up.” Incredibly, Murphy is just one of several members of
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The Summer Playground program held its annual Playground Carnival this past week. Participants played many traditional carnival games as well as the Willard Playground and Percival Field dodgeball competition. The summer program also enjoyed a field trip to Chuck E. Cheese. The Summer Playground program has scheduled its Summer Cookout for next
week as the playground brings its season to a close. For more information about the program, call Jack Rudy at (860) 828-7061 or email playground @town.berlin.ct.us.
Youth basketball The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department recently completed the first session of its youth basketball program. For grades three and four, DeAna Gibson and McKenna Evans tied for the overall points cham-
pion. McKenna was the free throw champion and DeAna won the one on one competition. For grades five and six, Mike Wojciechowski was the overall points champion and he also won the one on one competition. The free throw champion was Jay Adams. For grades 7-9, Anthony Cellela was the overall points champion and Reid Hilbie was the free throw champion and won the one on one competition.
the BHS girls soccer Class of 2010 that will be playing Division I soccer this fall. Joining Murphy on Division I rosters are former teammates Blair Ferry (University of Massachusetts), Kerry Scalora (University of Pennsylvania) and Nikki Kureczka (Central Connecticut State University). “I’ve always known the talent that we had ever since our travel team, Berlin
Blaze, won three state championships,” said Murphy. “It was really unfortunate that we weren’t able to pull out a state championship our senior year, but no matter what, it’s always been so great playing with all of them and I’m going to miss them so much on and off the field.” Murphy headed off to Clemson last week to begin practice.
Bulletin Board Berlin High School alumni Daniel Baccaro and Michael Baccaro were named to the 2010 Little East Conference AllAcademic Baseball team. The Baccaro brothers were the only Western Connecticut State University baseball players to
earn the honor. Daniel Baccaro graduated, cum laude, in the spring and will attend graduate school in the fall. He finished Top 10 at Western in career homeruns, hits and RBI. Michael Baccaro is entering his senior year.
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Cats find new lives with a little help from their Friends By Olivia L. Lawrence The Berlin Citizen
Hundreds of cats have found good homes over the past few years thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of local volunteers who stage adoption days and online photo galleries — all to give felines in need a second chance at a good life. Concetta Berardozzi has been the adoption and foster care coordinator for the Friends of Berlin Animal Control for the past 10 years. FOBAC successfully places between 150 and 200 cats and kittens each year, plus an occasional rabbit or hamster. “Most of them have been abandoned, we’ve seen this, especially lately due to economic foreclosures and people leaving them behind,” Berardozzi said adding that there are more kittens this time of year, too. FOBAC uses a variety of approaches to find placements for the cats. Each week a photo of a featured cat runs in The Citizen (see page 14), the group also maintains a database of adoptable cats at Petfinder.com and volunteers set up adoption open house events at local sites, such as
The Kozlouski famly adopts two kittens from FOBAC, Papa Bear and River, July 11 at A.S. Labieniec’s. the July 17 event at the Animal Hospital of Berlin and ongoing events at A.S. Labieniec’s feed store on Farmington Avenue. The group has also partnered with the Rock Cats and the team’s mascot Rocky has helped out at recent adoption and New Britian Stadium has participated in fundrais-
ing activities with FOBAC. Foster care is an important component of FOBAC’s work. Kittens become highly socialized in foster homes and adult cats regain their trust and affection for humans. Foster care keeps animals adoptable, whereas living in a cage can create behaviors that make the animals less appealing to poten-
tial adoptive families. Fostering is especially important for a cat with special needs and for kittens, Beradozzi said. Dogs generally can find placement through the town’s animal control facility. “I’ve always loved animals and saw a couple of cruelty
cases that shocked me,” said Beradozzi, a piano teacher, about her motivation for getting involved. Among the tasks that must be done to get animals ready for adoption, Beradozzi photographs the animals, meets with them to assess how well they are likely to get along with children and adults, and talks with the adoptive person about how to prepare to welcome a new member of the family. “We work very hard,” Beradozzi said of the approximately dozen FOBAC volunteers.”It can be emotionally difficult.” Those interested in adopting should get pre-approved with a letter of reference from a vet or a personal reference. The group also has an “indoor policy” for cats and no de-clawing is allowed. FOBAC is involved in providing low-cost spay neuter services, as well. “Education is a big part of what we do,” Beradozzi said. Helping adopting families helps to ensure that “You know animals are going into a good home.” For more information call the FOBAC hotline at (860)828-5287.
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Donations sought The Friends of the Library is looking for used book donations, especially children’s beginning to read and children’s chapter books. Next Good Book Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Next Good Book, a new online service. The service, sponsored by The Friends of the Library, enables patrons to create personalized virtual bookshelves to keep track of what they’re reading, what they want to read and their favorite titles. Within this one database, patrons can also search for award winning books, browse subject categories, find read-alikes, and discuss and comment on books with other readers. Book lovers are invited to visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us/ to participate in this new online experience. Museum passes The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides passes to various local museums at either a free or reduced rate.
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Summer reading winners Sharon Straka and Terri Wusterbarth are the latest winners in the Adut Summer Reading Program drawings. They received prize-filled book bags donated by the Friends of the Library. The teen winners, Gloria Howard and Hawley Brown received draw string packs and iTunes gift cards. Patrons can continue to sign up for the summer reading programs throughout the summer. Summer programs Water Your Mind: READ is the theme of the BerlinPeck Memorial Library’s Adult Summer Reading program this year. Sign up online. Participate and be eligible for great prizes throughout the summer. Make Waves @ Your Library is the theme of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Reading program this year. Sign up online. Participate and be eligible for great prizes throughout the summer. Storytimes are scheduled for Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Theme for Aug. 5 is frogs and turtles make a splash. Captain Underpants days will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 10 with the brand new book in the popular series: The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, King-Fu Cavemen from the future by Dav Pikey. Drop in and try a puzzle, enter a raffle, and have fun. New Britain Symphony has scheduled a steel drum program for Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The program is for the entire family. Floral Arranging Contest is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17. Show off your summer garden by bringing in an arrangement of fresh flowers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Fill out an entry form by Aug. 13. Lego Block Fun is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18 for ages 6 to 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lego blocks are
provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Mystery author James R. Benn is scheduled to speak and sign books on Thursday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Contact the library at (860) 828-7125 to reserve a spot. For more information on programs and events at the library, visit http://www.berlinpeck.lib.ct. us/ or call (860) 828-7125. Playtime Playtime is an opportunity for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to play and socialize together with parents in the meeting room of the library. It is held every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. No registration is necessary. Health Information The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library subscribes to Consumer Reports on Health and The Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Both are great resources for up-to-date medical information and advice and are available for patrons in our reference department. Online Employment Help Need help writing a resume or cover letter or interested in receiving online interview coaching? The library subscribes to JobNow, an online job coaching service. This service can be accessed from the library’s website www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us Book sale Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library sponsors an “almost new” book sale at the Community Center, located in the lower level of the library. The book sale is open Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Most books are only $1.
library for more details. Investment info The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library provides a meeting place for patrons interested in investing. Sessions are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m., September to May, in the Meeting Room.
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lice forces to help find lost or trapped people. CCSAR dogs are trained for a wide variety of search situations. Ricky, a seven year-old golden retriever, is an air-scenting dog, trained to recognize scent drifting through the air and to find its source. In the past several years, Pigott remembered only four occasions when she has been called out with Ricky for a search in Berlin. When the call comes in, the search manager divides the search area into roughly 40 acre sections, one section per dog. At that point, handlers strategize on how to deploy the dogs. They want to work into the wind, so that the dogs can pick up scent. Their strategy depends on many variables including prevailing wind, terrain, and even time of day. With a plan in place, a handler commands the dog to “search.” The dog dashes off
to look for the scent that it is introduced to beforehand. Pigott has never known of a dog who takes more than an hour to find a person who is within their 40 acre section. If the dog finds what it has been looking for, it will dash back to the handler and give a sign. For instance, Ricky will leap into the air when he gets to Pigott who will command Ricky to “show me.” At that point, Ricky will lead her to the person and Pigott will radio to the other searchers that the subject has been found. Ricky is then rewarded with a game of catch with a tennis ball. The reward of catch goes back to Ricky’s training. According to Pigott, any healthy puppy that possesses a strong play or prey drive can be trained to be a search and rescue dog. “It takes 18 months to train a dog,” says Pigott, “and two years to train their handlers. You can draw your own conclusions.” Handlers take classes in the way scent travels, how to train their dog and
bereavement classes to comfort mourning families. The police and fire departments call CCSAR mostly to find a person with Alzheimer’s disease, or who are suicidal—the groups of people who don’t carry a cell phone. “It’s a sad fact, but most are found dead,” Pigott said. The reason she keeps doing this kind of work is because it’s an opportunity to help people using her dog. She told a story as an illustration of how rewarded it can be. “Several years ago, I came out of CVS in town, I had left Ricky’s predecessor in the car and a woman was standing by the car looking at him with tears streaming down her face. I was like ‘ok, now what? I was just here to get toothpaste.’ She asked me ‘is this the dog that was on the Mystic search?’ I said ‘yes’ and she said ‘he was the one that found the girl’s jacket?’ I said, ‘yes’, he did. She said, ‘If it were not for you, I couldn’t move on. I just want to thank you.’”
Engagement Gagne-Chapman J. Leo and Diane Gagne of Kensington announce the engagement of their daughter Alycia to Sean Chapman of Germantown, Maryland. The bride-to-be is a 2002 Berlin High School graduate and is working towards her doctorate in clinical psychology at Argosy University, Washington, D.C. Her fiancé is a police officer for the Montgomery County, Maryland. An October wedding is planned.
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Teresa Pandolfo, of Berlin, has joined Teach for America, the national corps of top college graduates who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools in low-income communities.
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Edward Courchaine, 2010 graduate of Berlin High School, has been selected as a recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. Courchaine will attend the University of Connecticut this fall.
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Southern Connecticut State University – Tamie Kormos of Kensington. The Art Institute of New York City — Casandra E. Rivera of East Berlin.
Author to speak Author Avi is scheduled to speak at McGee Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m. Avi’s award-winning books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin. For more information contact Principal Dr. Scott Ratchford at (860) 828-0323 or e-mail sratchford@berlinschools.org.
Reunions Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1960 is planning its 50th reunion for Saturday, Sept. 18. Fore more information, contact Maureen Meligonis Guite at mguite@comcast.net. Berlin High School Class of 1990 has scheduled its 10 year reunion for Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/Berlin High School Class 1990 or email BHS1990reunion@yahoo.com.
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Florence Gagliardi, a Berlin resident for over 50 years, celebrated her 100th birthday recently with family and friends at the Plainville Apple Rehab Facility.
July 2 Michael Morris, 55, 45 Banburry Lane, Bloomfield, violation of probation. Thomas Wojcik, 21, 156 Ellsworth Blvd., sixth-degree larceny from building, first-degree criminal trespass. Joseph Diraffaele, 29, 230 Burgundy Hill Rd., Middletown, threatening, second-degree harassment non-threatening. Melissa Blair, 25, 14 Spring Valley Dr., operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, refusal to submit to chemical test, reckless driving, operating under suspension, violation of protective order/threatening. July 3 Heidi Zacher, 41, 17 Brick Walk Lane, Newington, disorderly conduct/assaultive. James Green, 50, 15 Ridge St., North Haven, fourth degree con/larceny other, second-degree forgery, issuing a bad check.
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$2,488 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $588 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106
FIREWOOD $250 per cord delivered. Cheshire & surrounding areas. All hardwood, cut & split. (203) 439-1253 USED Auster-Flam Pellet Stove. 5 years old. Call for price. 203238-2095 after 6pm.
SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH SUMMER FUN! Horseback Riding Lessons & Summer Programs Birthday Parties/Pony Rides Rosehaven Stables 203-238-1600 www.rosehavenstables.com
PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $100. Call 203-415-1144
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Thursday, August 5, 2010 — The Berlin Citizen ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
MILITARY ITEMS
203-238-3308
WANTED TO BUY OLD BICYCLES Don’t throw away that old bike. Hobbyman needs your help. Free pickup! Bikes will be recycled. Help save a bike! 203-494-9641
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC Guitar and 10 Watt Amp. Silvertone brand. Comes with Tuner, Connecting Cable, 5 Pics, Strap& Extra Strings. Only 7 mos old - barely used. $150/best offer. 203-949-9002
ROLLING STONES WANTED: Original 1965 New Haven Arena concert poster. Will pay $3000 CASH!
Call 310-346-1965 SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS HOT TUB Jacuzzi brand. Great condition. Has dual waterfalls with changing color lights. AM/FM stereo with CD player, pop-up speakers. Seats 6-7 people. Paid $12,000 - asking $5,000. (203) 715-8801
WANTED TO BUY
1-2 ITEMS Silverware, China, Glass. Furniture. 50’s Items. Whole Estates.
203-238-3499 $ ALWAYS BUYING! $ 1 item to entire estate! Antiques ● Collectibles Costume Jewelry ● Furniture Call or stop by Frank’s 18 South Orchard Street Wallingford Monday-Saturday 9-5 203-284-3786 or 203-379-8731
Voice Lessons All Ages and Levels Welcome
Piano Lessons Beginner to Intermediate De Fiore Vocal & Piano Studio Roberta (203) 630-9295
HOUSES FOR RENT DURHAM 4BrS, 2 full baths, walkout basement on 1 plus acres. $1600 monthly. First, last & deposit negotiable. 434-446-2040 MERIDEN 4 BR 1.5 Bth, Hubb. Pk, Fridge, range, micro, dishwasher, washer/dryer, garage. $1450/mo. 203-880-9466 or 101eaton@gmail.com MERIDEN House for rent. Hubbard Park area, 2 BR, LR, DR, kit, private yard. Completely remodeled. $1400. No pets. Call (203) 589-1278 WALLINGFORD Easy access to I-91. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths. Possible in-law. Includes appliances. $1,675. Plus security & reference check. 203-265-5729
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
1 BR, 2 BR & Studio Starting at $595 per month. Heat & HW incl. Off street parking 203-886-7016 BERLIN-1 BR. Heat & HW incl. All appls, Washer & dryer, lg yd, park. $750. 860-828-8114 CHESHIRE: Lg 1 BR in quiet country setting, near Route 10, minutes from I-691. $850.00, including heat & hot water. Security & references. No pets. Call Lynne at 203-213-5577.
Flanders West Apts BOB DYLAN WANTED: Original 1965 Bushnell Hartford Concert poster. Will pay $3000 CASH!
Call 310-346-1965
Southington
Studio & 1 Bedroom Apts Affordable apts for qualified applicants 50 yrs of age or older Small pets accepted Please call 860-621-3954 TTY 711
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MER. 3BR, 2nd Flr, 187 Crown St, $850 + utl. 1 1/2 mth sec. 646 713-4933 MERIDEN - 1BR, 2nd flr, stove & fridge incl. Secure building. Spacious, quiet complex. $750+sec. dep. No pets. (203) 376-1259 MERIDEN - CLEAN 1 ROOM EFFICIENCY $450. Utilities included. 2 mos security. Credit check req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN - Hubbard Park 1-2 Bedrooms. Central Air/Heat. 775 W. Main St. $850-$950 mo. Call Chino 203-935-6224 or 203-296-4975 MERIDEN - LARGE 3 BR, 1st FL Hdwd flrs. Stove, fridge, washer & dryer. Nice yard. No pets. Off st parking.$1050 + sec. 203-715-5829. Sec 8 approved. MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large, 1BR Luxury Condo. Laundry. No pets. $625 + utilities Call 203-245-9493
MERIDEN 1 & 2BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. No pets. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 2 or 3 BR, 1st FL. Good location. Remodeled. Appliances, WD hookup. Off-st parking. No pets. Sec 8 Approved. $950-$1100. Refs. 203-237-5802 MERIDEN 2BR, 1st fl, Good, quiet neighborhood Dishwasher, microwave, W/D hkup, off st park, backyard. $985/mo. Sect 8 appr’d. No pets. 39 Oak St. Near school. 860-982-6585 MERIDEN 2BR, 3rd flr, 1 bath. 31 Twiss St. Fridge & Stove. Clean. New paint! $650/mo inclds hot water. 203-631-9178 MERIDEN 3 BEDROOM Off street parking, large yard, W/D hookup. Newly renovated. New bathroom. $1100/ mo + Sec. Call 203-671-2672 MERIDEN 3 BR. Clean, 1st floor. With fridge & stove. WD hookup. Private yard, full basement. Bunker Ave. $1025/mo. Sec 8 approved. (203) 671-3112
MERIDEN 32 Cook Avenue
1 BR Apts & Studios $595 & Up Limited Time-1 mo free rent! Heat & HW incl. 203-886-7016 MERIDEN 4 BRs, 7 Rooms, 1st Floor Eat-In Kitchen. W/D hookup. Off street parking. $1200/month Plus security. Call 860-508-6877 MERIDEN 850.00 + UTL. 1rst fl 2 bdrm. liv/dining rm Spacious Eastside 1000 sec + 1rst mon No pets. 203/537-7291 MERIDEN East Side 2BR, 2nd Fl. Wall to Wall. Appliances, WD hookups. off st parking. 2 decks, Nice yard. No pets. $750 /mo + 2 mos sec. 203-634-9149
Cash Paid For All Types of JEWELRY & Women’s Pocketbooks 203-464-0477
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles, Jewelry & Silver. China, Glass, Military, Musical. Anything old & unusual. Single item to an estate.
203-235-8431 FISHING TACKLE. Local collector looking for old or new rods, reels, lures. Highest prices paid. Call Dave anytime 860-463-4359
Meriden Reduced Rent L & E PROPERTY Management offers Meriden - 3BR apt, 2nd flr Just Renovated! LR, DR, porch. $950 + sec. & utils. 33 Atkins St. Avail. Immed. 203-938-3789 MER LG 1BR, 2nd flr, W. Side, washer, dryer, stove & fridge incl. 2 rms private storage space included. $824/mo+sec. 12pm-8pm call 203-630-3823 MER. FURNISHED apts: Incl Heat, Elec, HW. East Side, 3rd flr Studio, $160/wk+ sec. 1BR, 1st fl, $210/wk+sec. 12pm-8pm 203630-3823 or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN - 1BR w/bonus rm. 3rd flr, lg. eat in kitchen, large bath, $675 + security deposit. A must see! 203-996-9810
Pay for a 1 Bedroom and Move into a 2 Bedroom. $750. Heat & HW incl. 203-639-8751 MERIDEN, 3 bedroom, 3rd floor, off street parking, newly renovated, $750 + 2 months security. 203-464-3083 MERIDEN- 1BR - $750/month. Heat, Hot Water, Electric incl. Private balcony. Call for info 203-639-4868 MERIDEN- 2BR TOWNHOUSE 1-1/2 Bath, Full Basement, WD Hookup. Cul-de-sac. $875. 2 mos sec. Credit check req’d. No pets. (203) 284-0597 MERIDEN- 5 rms, 2BRs, 2 bathrooms, 3 floors. Call 203-2137714
APARTMENTS FOR RENT MERIDEN- Large, clean, 34BRs, w/w carpet, ceramic tile, stove & fridge. Center St area. 203-238-3908 MERIDEN-1BRS. All appliances & hot water incl 2 mo. sec.. No pets. Coin op laundry. 1095 Old Colony Rd. Showings 9-11 am. 203-581-3620 MERIDEN-2BR apt. Nice area w/parking. $825/mo. incl. fridge, stove & w/d hkup, coin op. w/d. Storage area. No utils, pets or smoking. 1 yr lease. Cr. check & refs. req’d. Sec & 1st mo. rent. 203-608-8348 MERIDEN-2BR, 3rd flr. Avail now! No pets. $625/mo. Section 8 approved. 203-427-7706 MERIDEN-3BR, 2nd flr, 3 James St. W/D hookup. No pets/ smoking. Credit Check & refs. $900/mo + utils & security. Call 203-639-8285 MERIDEN-Large, bright 2BR 2nd flr apartment. W/D hookup. Off st. parking. No utilities. $850/month plus security deposit. 203-715-7508 MERIDEN-Nice 3BR. 2nd flr, stove & refrig. $850/mo + sec.
203-237-8384 MERIDEN-Terrific 1BR in Modern E. side, secure bldg in small complex. Lg. kit & bath, stove, fridge, DW. Deck, off st. park. $685 incl. HW. 203-284-1822 x210 MERIDEN. 2 BR apts starting at $750 monthly. 3 BR apts starting at $1100. Some 1st flrs. Call Ray at ReMax (203) 238-1977 for details. MERIDEN/WALLINGFORD Line Penthouse, 3rd Fl. Pristine. 4.50 Rms. Appliances. Skylights, Sec sys. Parking. Fireplace. No pets. Quiet. Avail 9/1. 203-686-0818 SOUTHINGTON 2 bdrm. 1st flr, nice yard, close to downtown. $900/mo., No pets/smoking. Avail. 9/1. Call 860-919-4231 SOUTHINGTON Downtown 1BR, 136 Center St, Heat/garbage/ HW incld. No pets. $700/month. Call Mike 860-919-1908 WALLINGFORD - 5 rms, 2 BRs, 2nd flr, w/d hookup available. Hdwd flrs. $850. No pets. Call (203) 269-6466 WALLINGFORD 1st fl 2br $950, 3rd fl effic $600. Plus util, no pets. 1 mo sec dep. 203-2941581 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 4 Rooms, 1st fl. $850. Updated kitch w/microwave & DW, laundry hookup in bsmnt. 1 off st parking. Gas heat/H20. 177 Washington St. (203) 949-8656 WALLINGFORD 2 BR, 5 Rooms, Upgraded 3rd Floor. Good area. Dishwasher, stove, refrigerator. WD hookup. No pets. $900. 2 mos security. 203-695-8138
WALLINGFORD 3 BR Large yard. No pets. $1100 Plus Security. (203) 738-9911 WALLINGFORD Available North Main Street Victorian 3RMs, 1BR. 3rd Fl. $750 + utils. No smoking. No pets. Call 203-269-5973 WALLINGFORD Spacious 4 room North Main St 2nd floor apt.; Choate School Area; will consider a pet; $1250/month plus utilities. Owner/Agent: 203-980-0056 WALLINGFORD-5Rm apt, hdwd flrs. No pets. Good credit a must. Lease, sec. $850/mo. NORTHFORD Efficiency good credit No pets. Lease, sec. $580/mo 2 1/2Rm. Good credit. No pets. Lease, sec. $650/mo. KOWALSKI REALTORS (203) 265-5671
Looking for the perfect new home for your Mother, Father, Aunt, Friend or Yourself?…….
HOUSES FOR SALE
You Found It! S a g e Po n d P l a c e WALLINGFORD $309,900 Great income producer! 3 family home in excellent condtion. Remodeled kitchens and baths. Updated heating, plumbing and electric. Separate utilities. 2 car garage and CAIR. Linda 203-265-5618
Nestled off the road in a quiet, wooded setting!
Brand New Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartments in Berlin For Active Adults 55 and better
Only $950 Heat, Hot and Cold Water Included Central air! Intercom system! Fully applianced kitchens On-site laundry! with frost free refrigerator, Library with computer range with self cleaning oven, workstation! dishwasher, garbage disposal! Ample on-site parking! Community room with fireplace Picnic area with grill! and full service kitchen! 24-hr. maintenance! Secure three-story building with elevators!
Call Now!
(860) 828-3958
WALLINGFORD Immaculate 3BR 1ba Ranch. Gleaming HW fls, FP in LR, CAIR, eat-in kit, updated bath, windows, HW heater, elec, kit cabinets & counter, fin LL FR, WOW! $179,900!! Kathy 203265-5618
also accepting applications for Affordable Units Income Restriction Apply Merit Properties, Inc. Financed by CHFA APARTMENTS FOR RENT WALLINGFORD-1st Fl. One lg BR. LR, Kitchen w/appliances. No pets or smoking. $850 + deposit & lease. 203-639-9004. Also 2nd Fl, 2BR - $825.
GARAGE & STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT MERIDENMini-Storage/Garage Space
$200/mo.
MERIDEN- New & existing homes, condos, land. Visit our website. www.galleriahouses.com Galleria RE 203-671-2223
Ideal location w/great access Mr. Griswold
203-537-1130 WLFD- NORTHRIDGE Commons, spacious 1 & 2BR units. $725 - $875 & up 203-269-5770 WLFD-2BR, 2nd fl, lg rms, huge kit., (2)12x14BRs. New bathrm sunporch. No pets/smoking. $950/mo+dep. Refs. Quiet nghbord. 203-996-4281 leave msg WLFD. 1BR w/stove & refrig including heat & hw. Starting at $695. No pets. Lease, sec. JJ Bennett Realty 203-265-7101 WLFD. 2BR OVERSIZED Townhouse, appl’d kit., 3000SF, lots of storage & closet space, laundry room. NO PETS. $1195. Call J.J. Bennett, 203-265-7101. WLFD. 3rd FL. 1BR, completely remodeled, C-Air & heat. EIK w/new appls & cabinets. Off st park. Washer & Dryer. No pets, no utils. $750. (203) 272-3855
MERIDENStorage/Garage Space
$200/mo. Ideal w/great access Mr. Griswold
Call 203-537-1130 STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT
MERIDEN Well maintained Ranch located on cul-de-sac offers inlaw, 2FP, HWF, updated kit w/newer appl, recently replced roof, siding, windows & ext doors suitable for any style. $229,900. Vicki 203-235-3300
CHESHIRE Office Space In professional center, Central location. Suites 150 - 2,000 sq ft (203) 234-9681
OPEN HOUSES
CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE
ROOMS FOR RENT MERIDEN $100 per week. Fully furnished BR, Kit & LR. All utils & cable TV incld. Washer & dryer on site. No drugs or alcohol. Please Call 203-537-6284 MERIDEN CLEAN SAFE ROOMS Heat, elec, HW incld. E.Side, kit privileges, off-st park. $130/wk. + sec call 12-8pm 203-630-3823 or www.Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN Clean, Safe Room. 203-634-8084 Utilities & fridge included. Share kitchen /bath. $115 per week plus security.
NORTH HAVEN Meadowstone Motel- Off I-91. Sat. TV, furn’d. Daily/Wkly On Bus Line. 203-239-5333
OPEN HOUSE Sun Aug 8th, 2-4 MIDDLEFIELD 81 Long Hill Rd Gorgeous, newly-renovated, Col, 3 BRs, 2.5 BA; 2 car gar; 1.3 AC. Turn-key! $449,900. www.81longhillroad.com
MERIDEN - For Sale By Owner 2 BR Townhouse. 1.50 Baths. Dishwasher, Disposal, Stove, Refrigerator Washer & Dryer incl. New HW Heater. New flooring in LR & DR. Sunken FP in LR. Fresh paint. Deck. C-Air. Pool, Tennis & Basketball Courts, Clubhouse. 1 Car Garage. $179,900. Ron 203-558-8319
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ATTIC & BASEMENTS CLEANED JUNK REMOVAL- Attic, House cleanouts, garages, yards, basements, sheds. Sr. Discounts. You point, we take! Lowest price guaranteed! Don 203-235-1318
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CARPENTRY J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880 WINDOW & Door Replacement Repairs of all types. Additions, Decks, Garages, Finish bsmt, Complete Home Improvement. Free est. 203-238-1449 # 578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com HARDWOOD Flooring Install, Sand, Finish, Repair, Designs Fully insured. We guarantee your satisfaction! Flexible & efficient! (203) 395-6004 Marcelo
CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER! Garages, Attics, Basements, Lawn Maint., Brush, Pools, Decks, etc. Sr discounts. 203-238-0106 GARY wodatch Debris removal of any kind. Homeowner’s, contractor’s, small dumpsters avail. Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
CONCRETE & CEMENT NILES CONSTRUCTION Specialists in concrete work, garage & room additions foundations. Monolithic pouring. Fully insured. 50 years in business. #0625778 203-269-6240
DRIVEWAYS GARY Wodatch Demolition Services. Sheds, pools, decks, garages, concrete walks, patios, Quick, courteous srv. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Office 203-235-7723/Cell 860-558-5430
MIDSTATE PAVING DRIVEWAYS 3 year warranty Reasonable rates. CT Reg 575852 203-238-1708
DUMPSTERS
EXCAVATING K & A ENTERPRISES Water & sewer lines, inground tank removal, drainage, grading, additions, pavers. Insured. Reg# 571435 203-379-0193
FENCING Cornerstone Fence & Ornamental Gates. All types of fence. Res/Comm. AFA Cert. Ins’d. Call John Uvino 203237-GATE. CT Reg #601060
GUTTERS PROF Guttering cleaning along w/the down spouts. Free est. CT Reg #0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com HIGHLANDCONTRACTOR.COM Seamless Gutters/Downspouts Gutter cleaning/repairs Call today for free estimate. CT Reg #621315 (203) 675-8084
GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY For gutter cleaning, call Kevin at (203) 440-3279 Fully insured. CT Reg. #569127.
Over 25 years experience. Call today for free estimates. Call 203-440-3535 Ct. Reg. #578887
HANDYPERSONS A-1 HANDYMAN PLUS IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Clean Estates, home, attic, bsmt, gar, yd. Free estimate. Summer C/U. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218
15 yard roll-off Dumpsters $350 20 yard roll-off Dumpsters $450 203-537-0360 www.EmpireLLC.biz
ELECTRICAL SERVICE T.E.C. Electrical Svc LLC All Phases of Electrical Work 24 hr. Emergency Service
SMALL JOBS WELCOME
203-237-2122 HOUSE CLEAN Outs, Garages Basements, Attics, Yards Big or Small..... We Take It All Free Estimates. Call Ed.
ATTORNEYS
BMP, LLC Residential/commercial electrical work. Free estimates. No job too small. Fully ins. CT#0197516 203-848-9598
EXCAVATING
FUDA CONSTRUCTION LLC
Bankruptcy Free Consultation Keep home, auto, 401k, etc. STOP FORECLOSURES IRS & “Repos” Atty F.W. Lewis 439 Main St, Yalesville 203-265-2829 “Debt Relief Agency” We help people file for relief under the bankruptcy code
No job too small, driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curving. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303.Check us BBB.org GRADING, Drainage, Foundations, Trucking, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Water/Sewer/Septic. Lic. #1682. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846 MC/Visa Accepted
CT Reg #606277. DON’T MOVE - IMPROVE! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 SCOTT SHOP Handyman Service “Honey-Do List Specialist” Mowing, Home & Yard Maint., Painting, Powerwash, Small Repairs, etc. (203) 715-2951 CT #839824 AFFORDABLE SERVICES Kichens, baths, all carpentry, patios, walkways & more. Free estimates. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709. Local and Insured.
HEATING & COOLING
HOME IMPROVEMENTS J&C Complete Home Restoration Beat any price by 10% Payment plans available Free Est. Lic & Ins #578015 203-427-1256 or 860-681-6943 AFFORDABLE SERVICES -Specializing in total home improvement inside and out. Free estimates. 203-886-8227 CT Reg #455709. Local and Insured. HARDWOOD Flooring Install, Sand, Finish, Repair, Designs Fully insured. We guarantee your satisfaction! Flexible & efficient! (203) 395-6004 Marcelo
HOUSE CLEANING POLISH woman can clean your house, office with care. 2nd cleaning 15% off. Ins & bonded. Refs. Kasia 860-538-4885 CLEANING SERVICE We’ll clean your house or office with a sparkle. Ask about Free Cleaning for New Clients. Polish /English speaking. Bonded, ins. Free est. Anna (860) 505-7720 COMPLETE Cleaning service. Family business. Perfectly clean your home, apartments, condos, offices, schools. www.birch4.com or phone Ron 203-558-8319 or 203-238-3303
JUNK REMOVAL
Pete In The Pickup For All Your Junk Removal Needs 203-886-5110
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
C&M CONSTRUCTION To ensure a quality job at a fair price. Call 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488
LANDSCAPING PROF landscaping srv. Providing excavating, landscape design, planting, hedge trim, mowing, #0619909. 203-715-2301
DON’T Wait til it’s too late. Annual AC tune-up. Call Duane Co. Quality work. Major credit cards. Low rates. 203-379-8944 #400335-S1 ABSOLUTE BEST Prices! John Mansolf Plumbing & Heating. 25 Years Experience. Licensed & Insured. 10% Senior Citizen Discount Call 203-815-6276
HOME IMPROVEMENTS J. BOOBER CONSTRUCTION Additions, garages, remodeling, kitchens, bathrms, basements, decks, sunrooms. Lic’d & Ins’d. 203-265-0730 CT. Reg. #572880
LANDSCAPING LAWN mowing, yard clean-ups, hedge trimming, brush, shrub pricker & tree removal. Gutters cleaned, Junk Removal. Free written est. Don 203-235-1318
Quality Landscaping, LLC Spring clean-ups, Property & Lawn Maintenance, landscaping, stone work. Jim. CT Reg #620306 WWW.QLSLLC.COM 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
HEDGE TRIMMING No Hedge/shrub too big, small or tall. Fully Ins. Free estimates. Quality Landscaping, LLC. WWW.QLSLLC.COM Jim 203-537-2588 or 860-349-2118
POWERWASH RICK’S AFFORDABLE Clean-ups, brush, tree & pricker removal. Hedge trimming. Much, much more. 11 yrs exp. 203-530-4447.
WE WEED GARDENS Norm the Gardener’s 3-man crew is only $65/hr. CT Reg#571339 (203) 265-1460 JT’S LANDSCAPING, LLC Hedge trimming & all your landscape needs. Top Quality Work. Fully Lic’d & ins’d. 203-213-6528 CT Reg #616311 NEW ENGLAND TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, pruning, stump grinding, bucket truck. Fully insured. Free estimates. Office: 203-671-8950 GARY Wodatch Landscape Svs. Hedge/tree trim., trimming over grown properties. Est 1985. All calls returned. Lic ins. #0620397. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430
CASCIO MASON Chimney Repair, Sidewalks, Pavers, Walls, Brick Work, etc. Will Beat Anybody’s Price #611774. 203-935-6213 S & H MASONRY & CONSTRUCTION LLC Stonewalls, steps, chimneys, concrete, retaining walls, FPs, pavers, walkways, patios, tiling Free est. Lic/Ins. #607639. Cell-203-376-0355 Bill Rudolph Contractor Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577
Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg. #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789 JUNK REMOVAL & MORE! We clean Estates, homes, attics, bsmts, gar, yd. Summer C/U, Landscaping. Free estimates. 203-535-9817/860-575-8218 10% off if you mention this ad Bill Rudolph Landscaping Cert inst-walls, walkways, patios, paver sealing, landscape design, waterscapes, edging, mulch, stone, drainage & backhoe work. Free est. #563661. 203-237-9577
W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry. CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139 JACK Biafore, LLC Masonry Chimneys, brick, block, stone walls, patios. In business over 50 yrs. CT# 623849 (203) 537-3572 PAUL’S MASONRY - New & Repairs. Stone walls, arches, chimneys, sidewalks, fireplace. Free est. #614863. 203-706-9281
PLUMBING ABSOLUTE BEST Prices! John Mansolf Plumbing & Heating. 25 Years Experience. Licensed & Insured. 10% Senior Citizen Discount Call 203-815-6276
POWER WASHING PROF roof clean srv We remove unwanted black streaks mold mildew moss from your roof shingles. 203-715-2301
PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING MIRKEL PAINTING Exteriors from $899. Powerwashing decks. Popcorn ceilings. CT Reg #569864. Ed 203-824-0446
L & E PAINTING Professional Quality & Affordable Rates. CT Reg #623250 www.landeprop.com Call Trevor (203) 938-3789
WE work well with com and res property owners. We wash decks, walls, walkways, vinyl siding, wood & alum siding. Lic 0619909. 203-715-2301 biggreenhomeimprovement.com
PAVING
D & G PAVING Over 25 yrs exp. Paving, seal coating, concrete work. CT Reg#0577005. 203-237-6058
MIDSTATE PAVING OTHERS Wash - WE CLEAN! GONE! Gutter black lines... GONE! Green Mold... GONE! Black Mildew... Dirt, Grease & Grime... GONE!
203-631-3777 or 860-839-1000
L & E LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING
MASONRY
biggreenhomeimprovement.com CROSS ROADS SERVICES Landscape Contractors. Design, build & maintain. CT#553037 (203) 627-8750 LANDSCAPING AND MORE SPRING CLEANUPS 25% OFF ANY LANDSCAPE JOB Junk removal, Mowing, Rototilling 860-982-5334 or 203-314-8511
MASONRY
thepowerwashingkings.com
DRIVEWAYS - 3 year warranty! Reasonable rates. CT 575852 203-238-1708
STEVENS PAVING All asphalt maintenance. Sealing & crack fillling. Comm & Resid. 10% Sealing discount. No job to big or small. work guaranteed! Ct Reg #625979 860-816-2020
FUDA
POWERWASHING Now made affordable. Full house or spot washing. Fences & decks. Olsen Powerwashing. Free estimates. Fully ins. 203-272-2699
POWER WASHING Is Spring cleaning On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Kevin 203-440-3279
ROOFING
CONSTRUCTION LLC No job too small, driveways, parking lots, any concrete sidewalks, curving. etc. New or repairs of water or sewer service, any excavation needs. Prompt free est. Fully licensed & insured. Reg #630230. Call 203-235-1030 or 203-537-7303.Check us BBB.org
Gonzalez Construction ★★★★★★★★
Roofing, siding, windows, decks, gutters & remodeling. ★★★★★★★★
PLUMBING DON’T Flush money down the drain, call Duane Plumbing, heating. Quality work, low rates Major credit cards accptd. 203379-8944 lic. #283401 P1
203-639-0032 Fully license/insured. CT Reg# 577319
V. NANFITO Roofing, Siding, Windows, Decks Remodeling Gutters CT Reg#570192 (203) 639-1634
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Quality Inspector Technician
HELP WANTED
Experienced inspector needed to perform 1st article, 1st piece, in process & final inspection. Competent with standard measuring equipment. Video CMM a plus. Knowledge of GD&T required, experience with ISO 9001:2008 and SPC helpful. Knowledge of automotive PPAP requirements a definite plus. Must be organized with documentation and use of established procedures. Min. 5 yrs experience.
Press Setup & Operator Experienced metal stamping press setup and operator for progressive dies needed. Must be able to setup and safely run all presses. Experience in large presses and material handling is a must.
Tool & Die Maker TOP SOIL SAND & FILL
ROOFING
BEAUTIFUL FARM FRESH Screened Top Soil. Fill, Sand & Stone, Mulch. Picked up or delivered. No minimum. Cariati Developers, Inc. 203-238-9846
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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Cancer Center of Central CT Hematology Ocology Group Practice looking for experienced Lab Tech to run CBC and Chemistry Analyzers. Candidate must have good phlebotomy skills, pay close attention to details and have at least two yrs of exp. Excellent salarly and benefits. Mon-Fri. 8:30-5. No weekends or holidays. Fax resume to 860-620-5526
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cruiser) and he sits in front seat and watches me. He decides when I’m in danger and will deploy out the window. He knows the difference between normal stop and what is abnormal. With training and trust, he knows to do the right thing.� Keen senses are another attribute of canine partners.
Krzykowski recalled when she and Titan were helping in another town where law enforcement was seeking a missing driver, of a car, who was wanted for questioning. Police assembled a line of suspects and Titan correctly ID’d the person. The primary characteristic police look for in a potential canine partner “is high drive, a dog that is go-go- go,� Krzykowski said. She saw
that trait in Titan from the start. However, not all police dogs have the sociable side, he possesses. He’s a great dog to take into the classroom and community, she said. He also keeps her focused and enthusiastic. If it’s rainy or dull day, Titan is still more than ready to embrace the day with gusto.
Titan was teamed with Krzykowski in December 2008, at 14 months old. His extensive training is reinforced with a once a month program, offered by state police, where canine patrols work on role playing new skills based on real life situations.
Caring for a animal while he works is a big consideration. “You have to take precautions to make sure you take care of his health above everything else,� Krzykowski said. Titan gets plenty of exercise, breaks and there’s a water bowl in the cruiser at all times.
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the founders of the town. Some graves date back to the 1700s and late 1600s. Gravesites are a mine of information from yesteryear. A gravestone typically includes the deceased’s name and date of death, and much can be
learned from the epitaph. “The cemeteries are really deteriorating,� Lindgren said. “The tombstones are old-fashioned sandstone. Kids will go up into the cemeteries breaking the tombstones and they think it’s funny, and history is being lost.� The early settlers of Berlin extensively used sandstone for their headstones. Today, granite is used because it’s harder and thus more durable. Over time, sandstone slowly erodes and deteriorates. A few granite headstones dot the old cemeteries. The stones look like recent additions, but a closer look shows it’s from the early 1800s. A sandstone marker, just yards away, honoring the resting place of a Civil War soldier, provides only faint inscription. In the past, it was through volunteer work that Berlin’s cemeteries have been preserved. Boy Scout Thomas Satkowski earned his Eagle Scout rank by restoring the cemetery on the Farmington Avenue in 2000. Last spring, another Boy Scout worked on the Christian Lane Cemetery for his Eagle Scout project.
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