Berlin Citizen March 28. 2013 by Ryan Millner

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Proposed town budget increases by $3.36 million By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

Submitted by Corinne Terlecky

McGee Middle School has scheduled a production of “The Wizard of Oz” on April 5, at 7 p.m., and April 6, at 2 and 7 p.m. Under the direction of Katie Griswold, over 70 students have participated in the after school/evening activity. A fee is charged for tickets and can be purchased at the main office at McGee.

Town scraps Janota Farm walking trail plan due to residents’ concerns By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

The town will apply for a state Trails Grant to purchase 21 acres of land on the Janota Farm, which is located off the Chamberlin Highway. The grant is only available to the town if a trail is placed on the property. Berlin Land Trust President Dennis Kern said the town’s main goal was to “obtain that 21 beautiful forested acres.” “The plan was to put a trail through the property that would connect the Chamberlin Highway, Edgewood Road and the Janota Farm,” Kern said. But resident of Heritage Drive and Chippen Hill Drive were opposed to a walking trail alongside their homes. During a recent Town Council meeting March 19, residents said they are concerned for the safety of the children that reside and play on those roads, and they also are concerned about trespassers on their properties. Sarah Meyers is a mother of a 4-year-old

boy and is expecting another. She said she moved to Chippen Hill Drive because of the “amazing school system, great community and the zero concern for safety.” “As a mother I am concerned for the children’s safety because it is a possible haven for abductions and pedophiles and things like that,” Meyers said. “You have this open space of land, God forbid something happened, so it really takes away that security and safety of our whole neighborhood. I can say from the tip of Heritage Drive all the way to the top of our cul-de-sac, there are children in many of the homes there and lots of them are small children.” She also is concerned for hikers letting their dogs off the leash. “If I saw that big open space I would probably let my dogs off the leash, but not everybody has safe, friendly dogs,” Meyers said. “I am definately a proponent for preserving the land and keeping it natural 100 percent,” she added. “I just would not like a naSee Trail, page 8

The town has scheduled its annual public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., to discuss and hear from residents regarding the proposed fiscal year 2013-14 town budget of $76,784,480. The amended water control commission budget of $3,729,420 is on the agenda, too. The proposed town budget is at an increase of $3.36 million from the current fiscal budget. There will be a budget referendum on April 30 for residents of the town to vote. The following question will be placed on the ballot: “Shall the Budget recommended by the Town Council for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year be adopted?” Any Berlin resident who is a citizen of the United Stated of 18 years or older and is liable to the town for taxes assessed against him or her on an assessment of not less than $1,000 on the last completed grand list of the town is allowed to vote in the budget referendum on April 30. During a recent Town Council meeting, council member David Evans said he was not comfortable with the

budget moving forward to the public hearing as is, let alone to the budget referendum. “The reason why I indicated during the budget sessions not to move forward with it is because there was a concern that our high school project is at $84 million,” Evans said. “There are funds that I suggested to reduce the amount by, at the time I think it was an estimate of $30,000. That wasn’t incorporated.” Despite Evans disagreement, the proposed $76.78 million budget will be presented at the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Rachel Rochette commended council member William Rasmussen Jr., who is head of the budget committee, during the town meeting because she said there was “a lot of good dialogue between all parties, and while it might not come out to a unanimous vote, I think there was great ideas from everyone during budget sessions.” “I think we came up with a strong budget, one the town can get behind and support,” Rochette said. “We were able to not cut services that you all have become used to and appreciative of, and I am in

See Budget, page 8

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Local man’s crazy crab hot-air balloon to fly over New Zealand By Monica Szakacs The Berlin Citizen

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In an article from March 14, 2013, titled “Willard school roof replacement estimates at $1.7 million,” the correct information should read: According to Berlin Mayor Adam Salina, state reimbursement will be approximately $685,000, 42 percent of the cost, leaving the town to pay $1,029,970 to replace the roof of Willard Elementary School.

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film Resident Advisor,” he said. The director for the movie contacted Regan after he did a Google search. The mascot of the fictitious college featured in the movie is the fighting crab. Regan said the

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When Kensington resident Jim Regan was growing up as a child in New Britain, hot air balloons used to land at Walnut Hill Park near his home. “My mom and I used to go up and watch them land and the pilots would invite us to pack the balloons up. It was just a cool thing to do,” Regan said. One of the pilots who used to land at the park invited Regan and his mother to be part of his team after helping the pilot multiple times. “I was 14 at the time and it was more of a volunteer position with the crew. My mom and I started helping out,” he said. “Once I turned 15 I got more involved and actually got my student pilot license.” Regan has been hot-air ballooning for 26 years now and is a commercially certified Federal Aviation Administration pilot. Regan obtained his pilot license when he was 19 and began flying as a private pilot for fun, until 2000. For five years he worked as a contract pilot for other companies. Once he learned how to operate a business, he decided to venture off and start his own business, CT Ballooning, LLC. The company averages about 75 flights a year, according to Regan. He has flown around the United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. Regan is currently preparing for another trip to New Zealand for a week-long balloon event with his special-shaped balloon “Claw’D the Crazy

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The Berlin Plan of Conservation and Development 2013 Advisory Committee has scheduled a public information session for April 3, 7 p.m., in Town Council Chambers, Town Hall, 240 Kensington Rd. The purpose of this meeting is to give residents the opportunity to hear about and comment on updates that are being proposed for the Plan of Conservation and Development as part of the decadal update. The advisory committee is near completion of a draft Plan of Conservation and Development, which is expected to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council by mid-April. The PZC will then hold a public hearing on the document later in the spring. For further information, contact Director of Development Services Hellyn Riggins at (860) 828-7060.

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When Carl Ciarcia was 16 years old, he first started working on cars at a dealership and said he now knows all aspects of a car at the age of 55. “I’m a car guy. I’ve always had a passion for cars, it’s just my thing,” he said. “I’ve

worked on cars since I was a teenager.” Ciarcia started working for a Honda dealer in 1978, until 1983, when he decided to open his own independent Honda and Acura dealership on the Berlin Turnpike. Still at the same location, Absolute Auto Center is celebrating its 30th year in business. Absolute Auto is an in-

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Balloon Continued from page 2 need that balloon for the movie.’ Two weeks later I was on my way out to Los Angeles with the balloon,” Regan said The special-shaped crab balloon was designed and built by a man in Brazil who owns his own hot-air balloon business. “(The pilots of CT Ballooning) were in the market for a special shaped balloon and

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Earth Day is a time to reflect on the environment and celebrate Mother Earth by helping to keep it clean and thriving for the future of today’s generation. To celebrate Earth Day, come out and volunteer for Berlin’s annual “Spring Litter Clean-up Day.” When the snow begins to melt and the sun begins to shine, take some time to look around the sides of the roads; litter is everywhere. Volunteers are needed, and it only requires a couple of hours out of the weekend to make a difference in the community. The Berlin Litter Committee is seeking out ambitious volunteers, local organizations, church groups, boy scouts, girl scouts, and residents to come out and give us a hand. Last year at this time we had 61 volunteers, and collected 73 bags of trash, eight tires, and various other items. One person can make a difference. The only requirement is to show up. Bags, gloves, and reflective vests will be provided. We will meet in the front parking lot of the Ocean State plaza on Webster Square Road. The event will take place on April 20 (raindate April 21), from 9 a.m. to noon. It is recommended to wear long sleeves and long pants to avoid poison ivy. The areas that the Berlin Litter Committee will be covering are: Webster Square Road, Spruce Brook Road, Middletown Road, Christian Lane, Deming Road, Farmington Avenue, Four Rod Road, Kensington Avenue, Beckley Road, Berlin Street, and other areas. For more information, contact Paul Chester at (860) 4713496 or email pchester516@comcast.net. Submitted by Paul Chester, Berlin Litter Committee

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Services Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1103 Chamberlain Highway. Sunday worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 9 a.m. (860) 828-5079. Sacred Heart Church, 48 Cottage St., East Berlin, Mass: Saturday 8 a.m., Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m., 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Wednesdays: 8 a.m., noon, Thursdays: 8 a.m., Fridays: 8 a.m. Confession: Every Saturday, from 3:15 to 4 p.m., and by appointment. (860) 828-0519. St. Paul Church, 484 Alling St., Mass on Saturday, 4 p.m. Vigil Mass, Sunday 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. and noon, Weekdays 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (860) 828-0331. Wellspring Church, 222 Lincoln St., Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. (860) 2250661.

YMCA summer programs The New Britain-Berlin YMCA is accepting registration for its 2013 summer programs. Program include: Little Explorers (preschool-K), Camp Thundermoon, (Grades 1-5), Teen Xtreme (Grades 6-8), YMCA Summer Theatre’s production of “Beauty and the Beast, Jr!” (Ages 12-17), The All-Around Athlete Summer Sports Training Intensive (Ages 12-15). The YMCA offers daily swimming lessons, fitness classes, and more. For more information, call (860) 229-3787, visit nbbymca.org, or visit 50 High St., New Britain, or 362 Main St., Berlin.

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Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge, Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m., (860) 828-6586. Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Contemporary, 8:30 a.m.; “Life Together” for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Traditional, 11 a.m. (860) 828-3637. Christian Life Church, Sundays, Word and Worship Service, 8 and 11 a.m., Main Sanctuary; PowerPlay! (for children in grades four and five), 9 a.m., 496 Kensington Rd. (860) 828-5105. Kensington Congregational Church, 312 Percival Ave. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. (860) 828-4511. Kensington United Methodist Church, 103 Hotchkiss St. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. (860) 8284222.

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ture trail in my backyard for safety and security reasons.” Joseph Inturri said he moved from the Chamberlin Highway to Heritage Drive because of the amount of traffic and speeding cars. He said he does not want to see

the same traffic come through his neighborhood. “Safety of the children is my main priority,” Inturri said. “People who live on the street drive slow and careful. I feel non-resident traffic and parking will increase dramatically. Another concern is privacy and security because residents like to leave their curtains open to look at

the beautiful view when they get up in the morning.” Kern said the Land Trust is interested in acquiring the parcel because of the wildlife, trees, rock formations and other rural landscapes that exists in that area that the town wants to preserve. See Trail, page 27

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are always looking at how to even things out,” Salina said. “We are always looking at increases in the mill rate, so that was kind of the mill for the $250,000 house. So I guess for them to pay an equal amount of taxes after revaluation, the mill rate would automatically be at 27.94. Currently what this budget represents is a mill rate of 28.91. A little over, .97 mills above what we would consider as the equalized mill rate.” Rasmussen said this was a complicated budget year for the town because of the revaluation. “Our job as a Town Council is not to come up with the perfect budget or perfect number, but to really go through everything that has been presented to us and as Rachel has mentioned, try and preserve those services that are important to the citizens of Berlin,” Rasmussen said. Salina said he agrees with his fellow council members with regards to maintaining services. “Certainly I’m hoping to have people turn out for the budget hearing on the 9th and even more importantly, on the vote on the 30th as well,” Salina said.

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Maundy Thursday Services are scheduled for March 28, at 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Services are scheduled for March 31, at 9 and 11 a.m. A pancake breakfast is planned at 10 a.m., between services. A free-will offering is requested. For more information on any program at the church, call (860) 828-4511.

Berlin Congregational

The Berlin Congregational Church has scheduled the following events and Holy Week schedule: Thursday, March 28 - Holy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. “Agape Meal and Worship” clam chowder, chicken noodle soup with a salad and bread. Free of charge. Friday, March 29 - Good Friday Worship, 7 p.m. All events and worship are open to the public.

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Prince of Peace Church, 1103 Chamberlain Hwy., has scheduled Maundy Thursday services for Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m., and Good Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Easter services are scheduled for Sunday, March 31, at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call (860) 828-5079 or visit luthernsonline.com/princeofpeace06037.

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Ronald Picard, 89, of Berlin, loving husband of Rita (Thibodeau) Picard, died March 23, 2013, at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Frenchville, Maine, the son of the late Joseph and the late Alice (Bouchard) Picard, he served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and was employed at Fafnir Bearing Company until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul Church, and St. Jean Baptiste Societe. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard Picard, of West Palm Beach, Fla., Kenneth and JoAnne Picard, of Marlborough, and Allen and Donna Picard, of East Berlin; a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and James Carriere, of Berlin; three sisters, Simone Miron, of Farmington, Marie Tucker, of New Britain, and Egline Hollfelder, of Canton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Picard. Funeral services were held March 27, 2013, from Porter’s Funeral Home, Kens-

Elaine J. Soneson, of Berlin, widow of Warren Soneson, passed away at the age of 86 after a short illness. Born in New Britain, daughter of Eli Bror and Hilda (Nelson) Johnson, Elaine grew up on her parent’s farm on Alling Street in Kensington, is a Berlin High School graduate, Class of 1943 and has been a lifelong Berlin/Kensington resident. She was employed by Landers, Frary and Clark and Mildrum Jewel, and later by the Berlin Free Library as the children’s librarian. Elaine was a lifelong, active

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Arthur R. Tyler, 99, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Ledgecrest Convalescent Home. He was the son of the late Arthur and Irene (Watson) Tyler. He had been employed by NY/NH/Hartford Amtrack for 33 years as a baggage clerk. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the BPOE Elks of Southington, the IPEC of Kensington and the Transportation-Communication Union. Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II in Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France Rhienland. He was awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge, European-AfricanMiddle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He loved bowling, dancing, country music and the Rock Cats. Arthur is survived by two daughters Patricia Delaney and (Doug Churchill), of Plainville, June Lehnhoff, of Longmont, Colo.; one son Robert Tyler and (Jenny), of Toronto Ontario, Canada. The family wishes to thank the staff at Ledgecrest and Masonicare for their compassionate care. Services were held March 23, 2013, at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. Donations can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Those wishing to leave words of condolence, please visit www.BerlinMemorialFuneralHome.com.

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Skylar Kelly Caswell, 9, b e l o v e d daughter of B e t s y Caswell, of Berlin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Skylar was born in New Milford, lived in Berlin where she attended Willard Elementary School and attended Victory Christian Church. She loved music, playing the drums and xylophone, was a member of the Berlin Girl Scouts, and was an avid basketball fan acting as ball girl for the BHS girls basketball team. She loved watching you tube tutorials, anything from cooking to hair and had recently started ballet class with the New Haven Ballet. Skylar was a very special little girl who touched many lives in nine years. She never stopped making people smile and could light up a room with just her presence. Skylar’s contagious smile will remain in our hearts forever and will be dearly missed. Along with her mother, she is survived by her two sisters, Hilary Caswell and her fiancée, Michael Oziomek, of New Britain, and Courtney Caswell and her boyfriend, Michael Bragg, of Berlin, as well as 11 other brothers and sisters; her grandparents, Jim and Dorothy Oram, of Fairfield; two aunts, Cid Lewis and Susan Oram; a cousin, Brett Lewis and many other cousins in Arizona and her dog, Macie who she loved dearly. Services were held March 23, 2013, at Victory Christian Church, Middlefield. Pastor Roy Bauer officiated. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in honor of Skylar to The Ryan T. Lee Foundation, 103 Peter Parley Row, Berlin, CT 06037 or Hospital for Special Care’s Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports

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Where did you really come from? By Andrew Fal

Have you ever wondered about your grandparents or other relatives? Did you once start a family tree and then gave up or ran into a road block? Well, if you have a Berlin-Peck Memorial Library card and log onto an internet computer in the library then you are in luck. One of the best databases the library has to offer is called Ancestry.com. It is the third database on the left side of the library website. This vast source of genealogical information can help you to find records of your family’s past and even present day members. The records include, but are not limited to, birth, baptism, confirmation, marriage, divorce, death, naturalization and even concentration camp listings from World War II. The more precise you are with dates and exact spellings, then the easier it

Open Book will be to find your family descendants going back 50, 100 years or even more. This database, when properly used, can help you start a lifelong commitment to documenting family roots. There are charts and diagrams to print out to help you organize your information. You can actually view the ship’s manifest that a relative who entered New York’s Ellis Island was admitted to. If someone was in the military or a naturalized citizen, then a copy of those documents would be accessible and you can print out most selections. There are also famous people like “Albert Einstein” whose record of entering the United States is available with this

database. It also states his occupation as a physics professor. One convenient feature of this database is the charts which can be printed to begin your research. Ask a reference librarian to assist you with your research. Several staff members have already been doing genealogical research with the Ancestry database. Remember to take advantage of this worthwhile source next time you are in the library. For any further questions please call the reference department at (860) 828-7126 or just ask at the desk. You also can visit the library online at www.berlinpeck.lib.ct.us. Good luck finding your ancestors! Andrew Fal is a reference librarian at the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library and is this week’s guest columnist for Open Book. Fal can be reached at afal@town.berlin.ct.us.

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Town trivia part 5 By Sallie Caliandri The Friends of the Worthington Meeting House is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the Worthington Meeting House, a prerevolutionary treasure in need of preservation. We need your voices. Berlin had two Town Halls from 1850-1907. Where were they located? Berlin’s first town meetings were held in the parish churches. In 1785 that meant rotating between the three parishes that made up the town: Kensington, New Britain, and Worthington. In Connecticut towns, it was common practice to use the largest building as the gathering place for town affairs and this usually meant the church, a.k.a. the Meeting House. By 1850 there had been a decision to have separate town halls rather than to continue using churches, but the tradition of rotating between parishes continued. Kensington Parish chose a building right across the street, while Worthington proposed the old church,

which had recently been damaged by fire. It was 1848, and Rev. Woodworth had just preached a rousing sermon on the evils of alcohol in the nearly 75-year old meeting house. Someone didn’t like what he had said and set fire to the building in protest. The building was saved, but the damage was extensive enough that the church decided to build a new building. However, the members decided to sell the building to the town for a small fee, and thus the Worthington Meeting House began its second life as a town hall. It continued this life for another 57 years. In 1907 the town decided to consolidate into one town hall. The location chosen was Brandegee Hall on Worthington Ridge. It served for 68 years until 1975, when the present building opened. The two former town halls began yet another life, one as Percival School, the other as Worthington School. The Percival school building continued See Trivia, next page

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Worthington School. es routinely traveled from New Haven to Hartford, transporting between 3,000 and 4,000 people per year through town, a trip which took four hours. The initial plan for a railroad track took a course at the base of the west side of Worthington Ridge, and had a station near the corner of Lower Lane and Norton Road. Farmers in the area were reluctant to divide their lands, and the residents on the Ridge objected to the noise and dangers from fire. Those in charge

Worthington School class, 1952. had no choice but to move the route west to its present location. The first train station was located on the east side of Four Rod Road; just south of the bridge we lovingly call the “Seven Sisters.” The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad completed the track from New Haven to Meriden in 1838. By 1839, trains were running to Hartford. The local agent was none other than Nelson Augustus Moore, then a young See Trivia, page 22

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until 1956. A new school bearing the name opened the following September and closed in 1971. It is now the Berlin Senior Center. The older building is now a private residence. The Worthington School continued as a school until 1958, when it was converted into offices for the Board of Education. When the present Town Hall opened in 1975, those offices moved to their current location. The Meeting House has lain empty for the last 38 years. Efforts to restore the structure began shortly after, and have until now moved very slowly. The building was stabilized in the 1980s, it was painted its unique color (which is original), and new windows have been installed. Recent architectural plans would make the building handicap accessible, with museum space downstairs, and a number of meeting rooms available to the public upstairs. The plans would also preserve decades-old graffiti placed there by generations of adventurous students. The partly burned timbers, remnants of the infamous fire of 1848, would also be visible. The venerable old cupola, which graced the roof for many years, is too fragile to be replaced, but hopes are that it could be repaired and become part of a gazebo on the property. Where was the first train station located? There has been a lot in the news lately about trains and their resurgence, and I for one am really interested to see how things happen. In my opinion, the railroad was one of the driving forces to shape the Town of Berlin, and it’s hard to imagine what life would be like here without the trains. The birth of the railroad began in the 1830s, as the steam engine became more reliable. People began to envision faster, easier land transportation than that achieved by two-or-fourlegged propulsion. Berlin’s position as the geographic center of the state ensured that it had the potential to play a major part in a brandnew technology. Stagecoach-

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A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls, an eight-week course, is scheduled at the Senior Center beginning April 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program will help participants to set goals for increasing activity, makes

changes to reduce fall risks, exercise to increase strength and balance. Anyone who is concerned about falls, and interested in improving balance, should plan to attend. The program costs have been underwritten by a grant from the Jefferson House, so there is no charge to participate. A workbook is provided and refreshments are served. For more information or to register, call (860) 828-7006 or visit the Senior Center.

AARP trips Thursday, April 25 - Newport Playhouse Show “Spreading it Around” with lunch.

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Strikette Bowling results from March 21: Irene Willametz, 184; Barb Patterson, 156. Senior Bowling results from March 22: Irene Willametz, 201; Rockwell Roberts, 183; Gene Lemery, 168; Liz Rugens, 158; Chuck Leonhardt, 155; Stan Dziob, 153; Gil Williams, 151.

Tuesday, May 7 to Thursday, May 9 - Pennsylvania Dutch and Noah Sigh and Sound Theater production of “Noah.” Thursday, June 20 - River Quest Cruise with lunch at Gleston House. Thursday, July 18 - Boston Fenway Park tour and Duck Boat. Sunday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 5 - Boston Pops and Cape Cod with Hyannis Harbor Cruise. Tuesday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 22 - Mackinaw Island. Michigan. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Cranberry Bog Tour with buffet

The Berlin Citizen Thursday, March 28, 2013 lunch at the Dan’l Webster Inn. For more information, call Ann Gamelin at (860) 8286700 or Phyllis Fecteau at (86) 828-4934.

Senior trips April 16 - Mystic Land & Sea. Mystic Aquarium and Cornerstone Playhouse. April 19-26 - Historic South Savannah, Ga. and Charleston, SC. May 5 - Warner Theater “City of Angels” May 20 - Charles River Boat Cruise. May 28-31 - Best of Bar Harbor.

Senior Lunch Menu 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, April 1: Roast turkey with gravy, cranberry stuffing, country blend vegetables, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, peaches. Tuesday, April 2: Orange juice, meatloaf with mushroom gravy, baked sweet potato, green and gold beans, whole wheat bread, rainbow sherbet. Wednesday, April 3: Ham with orange raisin sauce, loaded potatoes, peas and pearl onions, Rudi roll, Easter cake with jelly beans. Thursday, April 4: Cream of broccoli soup, herb grilled chicken breast, brown rice pilaf, succotash, 12 grain bread, mixed fruit cup. Friday, April 5: Good Friday. Senior Center closed.

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June 21 - A Day at the Races Suffolk Downs. July 10 - Summer Quest Lobster Cruise. July 22-26 - Montreal, Ottawa. Aug. 8 - Saratoga. Aug. 20 - Wickford Village. Sept. 5 - The Intrepid, New York City. Sept. 16 - Williamsburg, Va. and Washington, D.C. Sept. 18 - Connecticut Day at the Big E. Oct. 8 - The Beacon Resort, Lincoln, N.H. Oct. 22 - Platzel Brauhaus Oktoberfest. Nov. 13-15 - Atlantic City. Nov. 20 - Radio City Show. Dec. 4 - New York City. Dec. 11 - Newport and Providence, Rhode Island. Dec. 17 - Christmas at the New York Botanical Garden.

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State Rep. Cathy Abercrombie (D-Berlin/Meriden) participated in Girl Scout Day at the state Capitol meeting with local Girl Scouts. The day included a pinning ceremony to recognize new and returning members of the Honorary Girl Scout Troop at the Capitol. This group of bi-partisan policymakers forms an honorary Girl Scout troop that is committed to advancing critical issues for girls and women of Connecticut. Girl Scout Day at the Capitol gives Girl Scouts throughout Connecticut a chance to meet one-on-one with legislators to learn more about our democratic process.

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Health Briefs

Blood drive

The American Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive in memory of Tina DeGrandi for Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Nancy at (860) 305-6293 or Susan (203) 271-7917.

Life Line Screening

Life Line Screening has scheduled testing for Monday, April 1, at the Community Center. The tests screen for risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Screenings take 60 to 90 minutes. A fee is charged. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-(877) 237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.

Free bereavement series The Hospital of Central Connecticut has scheduled free bereavement lectures, “A Guided Tour through Grief and Loss,” for April 10, 17 and 24, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St. The series, sponsored by the hospital’s Wolfson Palliative Care Program and Pastoral Care Department, is intended for those who have

lost a loved one. Lectures will be led by Karen Caplan, LCSW and the Rev. Ron Smith. The lecture schedule is: Wednesday, April 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “What’s Happening? Lost and Off the Map.” Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “Is there a Spiritual Path?” Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. “The Hills and Valleys: Steps to Healing.” Registration is required. For more information and to register, call (860) 224-5900, ext. 6573.

Wellness screenings Tunxis Community College has scheduled wellness screenings. Free self-assessments, screeners, educational information and community referrals for treatment and support will be available. Screenings will take place in the Administration Building corridor. National Alcohol Screening Day - April 11, at 11 am. The public and students have the opportunity to learn how alcohol could be affecting their life. A brief, anonymous self-assessment screening asks participants about drinking habits and if their behaviors have changed as a result of drinking. For more information, or in the event of inclement weather, call (860) 255-3548 or email vcraven@tunxis.edu.

Tax assistance AARP free tax assistance is available to Berlin residents. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library at (860) 828-7125 or the Senior Center at (860) 828-7006.

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From our hearts to theirs, Care Package Drive is seeking items to be sent to active military deployed in Afghanistan. Collection boxes are located at Roger’s Marketplace and Kensington Congregational Church. Items needed include: toiletries, snacks, sun screen, ballistic sun glasses, and batteries. A complete list of is attached to the box. Marjorie Hackett-Wallace has been coordinating this effort since 2008, and sent more than 700 lbs. during the holiday season. The current collection will be packed and sent the end of April.

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man, who kept a studio above the depot. He spent his spare time drawing, and lat-

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Area schools act proactively on athletics for disabled By Eric Vo Special to The Citizen Even before new guidelines were released recently by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, area school districts were accommodating to students with disabilities and providing them with an equal opportunity to participate in athletics. The guidelines released Jan. 25 aim to “clarify and communicate schools’ responsibilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding the provision of extracurricular athletics.” Under Section 504, districts are required to provide students with disabilities an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. In the new guidelines, school districts would have to provide modifications to sports if the student requires it, so long as the modifications do not give the student an unfair advantage. A 2010 report by the

U.S. Government Accountability Office, which led to the release of the new guidelines, found that students with physical disabilities had “fewer opportunities ... because fewer programs were designed for them.” Area schools, including Berlin, have made these adjustments for students with disabilities. At Wallingford’s Lyman Hall High School, Athletic Director Amy Labas said the school has made the modifications if they are needed. “These modifications are made more along the lines of the individual sports, such as swimming and track and field,” Labas said. Sheehan High School Athletic Director Vincent Sarullo said the school puts in significant effort to make modifications to make sure students with disabilities are treated equally and fairly. Cheshire High School doesn’t need to make modifications at this time, but Athletic Director Steve Trifone said the school would

“make accommodations for any student if they needed it, as long as safety is kept in mind.” If a school cannot make a modification for a student, there must be an alternative program for them to participate in. Each district credits its Unified Sports program with giving students with disabilities equal and fair opportunities. Southington High School Athletic Director Eric Swallow said the Unified Sports program became district-wide five years ago and “has been the guiding force to accommodating special need students.” At Cheshire High, the Unified Sports program has been expanded since its implementation nine years ago, Trifone said. “It gives these students an opportunity to compete on a team,” he said. “They’re treated the same way as any other athlete here.” In Wallingford, Sarullo said that, because of the Unified Sports program at Sheehan, there is no dis-

crimination and all students are given the same opportunity. At Lyman Hall, the program gives students a chance to participate in basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball and, most recently, cheerleading, Labas said. Wallingford School Superintendent Salvatore Menzo said he was proud of the Unified Sports program at the high schools. “The Unified Sports program offers great opportunities for students with and without disabilities to not only develop athletically, but also in social skills and team work,” Menzo said. Officials in all districts said that despite the new guidelines, they don’t foresee any future obstacles to overcome or challenges to face. In Meriden, School Superintendent Mark Benigni said he doesn’t expect any difficulties because accommodations have often been made for students with disabilities See Disabled, page 25

For Siegal, navigating BHS Unified Sports a labor of love By Nick Carroll The Berlin Citizen Like many area schools, the new guidelines released recently by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights regarding athletic opportunities for the disabled won’t affect how Berlin High School does things. BHS was way ahead of the game. Through the Unified Sports program, since the 90s, the school has offered disabled students a platform to compete. Unified Sports is a registered program of Special Olympics that combines athletes with and without intellectual disability on sports teams for training and competition. Currently, BHS offers Unified soccer, basketball and track and field. Depending on the season, Redcoat

The Berlin High School Unified Sports basketball team is pictured at a recent tournament. rosters range from 10 to 20plus kids, athletes and partners. Marie Siegal has helmed

the BHS Unified program since its inception, 16 years ago. The coach said the determined athletes keep her

coming back year after year. “Every day at practice someone does something that they didn’t think they

could do,” she said. “And to see their smiles is incredible.” “I think it’s sports in its purest form,” Siegal added. “It’s not about wins and losses, it’s about putting on a uniform and riding a bus to a game like other teams do.” Siegal said the BHS family rallies around the Unified team. “On game day we wear our jerseys to school and they get ‘good luck today,’ they get high-fived in the halls and, again, it’s a feeling of belonging.” The 2010 U.S. Government Accountability Office report states as much: “All students, including those with disabilities, benefit from the positive effects that physical activity and school athletics have on an individual’s health, social well-being and self-esteem.”

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The champs At right, the Celtics went undefeated and claimed the championship for the Parks and Recreation Department’s fifth-sixth grade division. The Celtics are, front row: Mikayla Mancini, Olivia Wezdenko, Taylor Edman, Lillian Bierwirth and Erin Ferris. Back row: Coach Michael LaPointe, Maxine Muscatello, Nicole LaPointe, Kaitlyn DeCamp and Coach Caryn LaPointe. Missing from photo: Coach Joe Muscatello. Below, left, the 2013 Berlin Parks & Recreation seventh-ninth grade basketball champs are pictured, front row: Bridget Fox, Alena Kittleman, Jenn Errico and Cara Wade; back row: Emma Wade, Coach Charlie Kittleman, Karalee Bouchard and Alana Rivera. Below, right, Berlin’s Emma Sokolowski won the 2013 Knights of Columbus Connecticut State Free Throw Competition for 14 year old girls. Over the past two months, Sokolowski won the local, district, regional and state competitions.

Basketball Third/fourth grade Parks and Recreation Huskies 19, #1’s 13: Huskies scorers — Kasey Ouellette (8), Jaden CaronSekoll (4), Justin Pattavina (3), Sean Malone (2). #1’s scorers — Jonathan Lizotte (4), Ben Schultz (3), Dominic Miele (2), Jonny Iacobucchi (2). Panthers 29, Tar Heels 24: Panthers scorers — Brett Williams (10), Duncan Mute (6), John Cofrancesco (6), Capers Shaw (5). Tar Heels scorers — Connor Gileau (8), Garrett Fallon (6), Jacob Lindsay (6), Jacob Ferland (4). Celtics 31, Fighting Irish 28: Celtics scorers — Dan Gaffney (8), Alex Canzellarini (6), Sal Dastoli (6), Connor Gagnon (2). Fighting Irish scorers — Braden Shea (8), Khalil Gooden (7), Chase Lappiere (5), Nicholas Jutras (4). Hoosiers 32, Blue Devils 14: Hoosiers scorers — Michael Ciarcia (16), Jamie Palmese (6), Michael Muscutello (6), Ryan Stec (6). Blue Devils scorers — Nathaniel Hurd (6), Aaron Kuckel (6), Austyn Gibson (2).

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Summer baseball Local baseball players age 16 to 19 are sought for a team which will compete in the Farmington Bank/Vantis Life league this summer. In the past, the league has been named Jaycee/Courant and Jaycee/T.D. Bank North. For more information, contact Dave (860) 841-9620 or Mark (860) 770-9980.

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Senior golf The Timberlin Senior Golf Association will hold its annual membership meeting Friday, April 12, 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Dues will be accepted at the meeting. Current and new members must pay their dues before May 1 to be eligible for regular league play. The TSGA welcomes new members to join its ranks. Prospective members must be retired Berlin male residents age 60 or over. Nine-hole rounds are played Monday or Tuesday mornings, 7 to 9 a.m.

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The Berlin Youth Soccer Association has opened online registration for the spring season. To register, go to www.bysa.org and click on the “registration” tab. Programs are offered in the Mini Kicker, Nutmeg, Junior, and Senior Divisions. Travel teams will be formed based on interest. Programs are designed to complement the skills and needs of children born in 1998 through 2008. For more information, visit www.bysa,org, or contact John Riley, (860) 828-6465, or Ron Filipek, (860) 828-0821. (203) 317-2303 FAX (203) 235-4048

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“(The guidelines) are good and healthy for the school environment,” Trifone said. “From what I understand, most schools have adapted and put new things into place.” Berlin High School coach Unified coach Marie Siegal was one of just three coaches selected to discuss the impact the new legislation will have on Connecticut schools. The small committee, which included athletic directors and parents of Unified athletes, also brainstormed ideas to broaden athletic offerings for special needs students.

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in the classrooms. “We made accommodations for students in the past,” Benigni said. “Coming up with accommodations takes a team effort. It involves the school system, students and parents. We’ve done it so much in the classroom that we’ll just continue the conversations into the extracurriculars.” While the guidelines may seem strict, the athletic directors say they would benefit the school systems.

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Trail Continued from page 8 “The reason this ever evolved into a trail situation was money. The money that’s available for this particular parcel is a Trails Grant,” Kern said. “So naturally the Land Trust supports the concept of purchasing the property and we support the concept of the means to purchase the property, which would be to put a trail in, even if that means moving it to the other end of the Janota Farm parcel.” A public hearing on the issue was held March 21. Since neighbors still objected to a trail being constructed on either side of the 21 acres, the town has decided to move forward with applying for the grant without a proposed easement or connecting trail in the plans. “There are a series of old trails that run through that parcel, so the town feels it will be enough to justify the qualifications for the Trails Grant,” Kern said. Joe Viera, who lives on Chippen Hill Drive, asked council to not disturb the land that sits be-

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SUV’S

HORSE CARE NEEDED Part Time AM & PM Experience preferred, but will train the right person. 203-272-6593 or 203-213-8833

CHEVY IMPALA 2005 Stock# 13-675A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

(203) 818-3300

CHEVROLET TAHOE 2009

CARS Starting At $199 Down 24 Month/2400 Mile Warranty LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com 203-232-2600 Darrell

CHEVY EQUINOX 2010 Stock# 18600 $16,769 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 w w w . r ic h a r d c h e v y . c o m

HONDA PILOT 2004 190,000 Miles, New Tires, Runs Well, Windsheild Leak & Minor Body Dings. Asking $4,500 Call (203) 639-8491

$250 KING MATTRESS SET Brand Name King pillow top mattress with box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667 MOVING Dining Rm Set for Sale- Solid Oak Asking $2,500 (Paid $7,000) Oak Kitchen Set-Asking $700 Call 860 205-7337

Oldsmobile Silhouette GLS 2002 $3,488 6 Cylinder, 4 Spd Auto 30 Day 1,500 MILE WARRANTY BUY HERE - PAY HERE! Down payments as low as $988 Plus tax & reg. (203) 269-1106

4WD, Automatic $23,988 Stock#3058A

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AUTOMOBILES WANTED

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

MOTORCYCLES ATV’S, ETC.

TWO CHAIRS, one couch. Good condition, $60/each OBO. More items. Call for info. 203-238-0585 Spring Programs & Lessons Rosehaven Stables, LLC Meriden www.rosehavenstables.com 203-238-1600

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

YORKIE, Yorkie-Poo, Bulldogs Chihuahua, Boxers, Puggles, Bostons, Pugs, Rotties, German Shepherds, Labs, Bangle Kittens Mixed Breeds, Rescues Available. $150+ Call (860) 930-4001.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES $150 QUEEN MATTRESS SET Brand Name Queen pillow top mattress and box. NEW in plastic. Must sell! Call/Text Jim. 860-709-7667

AFFORDABLE Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators and Stoves.

Appliance Repairs

Will Deliver

24 People Needed TO LOSE 5-100 LBS! DOCTOR RECOMMENDED! www.healthylife4youtoo.com ( 203) 715-2 779 DICKENS’ VILLAGE Brew House; Giggels. Mutton/ Ham; JD Nichols Toys; Old Curiosity Shop; Wheat Cake/ Pudding; Nettie Q. Puppets Marionettes. Each under $35. 203-237-3396 DOG KENNEL 6’W-10’L-6’H w/ gate. $50. Call 203-859-1259

Stock# 4104A Call Nick The Hyundai Guy

FORD FUSION 2011

(203) 818-3300

4WD, Automatic $16,988 Stock#1315

NISSAN XTERRA 2008 Stock#18537 $11,469 Don't miss... Call Chris at 203 250-5952 w w w . r ic h a r d c h e v y . c o m

CLOSE OUT SALE. Seasoned Firewood. Delivered. Great price. (203) 272-4216

SPORTING GOODS & HEALTH

PISTOL PERMIT CERTIFICATION CLASS Required for CT applicants. $110 Call 203-415-1144

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

MERIDEN SESQUICENTENNIAL Plate (1956). Perfect Condition. $25. COLLECTION of 50 Ceramic Bears “Precious Friends” $100 for all. Call (203) 634-4154

ALL CASH FOR MILITARY ITEMS 203-237-6575

MINI BLINDS, 4, White, 30” wide. Everything included. Perfect Condition $10 for All. Also selling POCKETBOOK, Brown Plaid. Never Used. Bought at Foot Prints. Asking $20. Call 860 628-8721 or 860 384-1183

CONSIGNMENT 32 North Colony St., Wallingford (203) 269-9341 Two levels, 1800 SF of Consigned Home Decor & Furnishings 30 Day Layaways Available $5 Off a purchase of $25 or more $10 off a purchase of $100 or more Check us out on Facebook Ample Free Parking in Our Lot Free Gift w/$15 or more purchase Mon-Fri 9:30-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-3

The bargains to be found in Marketplace are real heart stoppers!

WOOD, FUEL & HEATING EQUIPMENT

WANTED TO BUY

ALWAYS Buying Hand Tools. Old, Used, and Antique Hand Tools. Carpentry, Machinist, Engraving and Workbench Tools. If you have old or used tools that are no longer being used, call with confidence. Fair & friendly offers. Please call Cory 860-322-4367

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

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

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

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS

Music By Roberta

Cindy’s Unique Shop

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

SILVERPLATE: Cakeplate; Paul Revere bowl; Shell dish; Gravy boat; Tray; Sugar/cream/tray; Covered dish; Butter dish; Pitcher; more. Each under $50. 203-237-3396

WANTED TO BUY

2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100 CC in Black. Saddle Bags, Windshield, Foot Boards, Back Rest, Luggage Rack. 9,000 Miles. Asking $4,700 Call 203238-1645 or Cell 203-631-1929

CARS STARTING AT $199 DOWN 24 MO/24000 MI WARRANTY LET US GIVE YOU A FRESH START Tax, Title, Fees Additional Apply Now BChevynow.com Jack 1-866-879-1616

SILVER PLATE FLATWARE King Edward Holiday Pattern. Circa 1951. Rose filigree pattern with sprays of roses on stems. Service for 8, Plus Additional Serving Pieces. $45. Call (203) 915-5182

HARVARD FOOSBALL TABLE Good Condition. Soccer Balls Included. $99. 860-621-9815

203-284-8986

Hyundai Santa Fe 2008

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

MOVING Must Sell Half of our Furniture, Fridge, TV, Freezer, Gas Grill, Shed. 4 East Side Terrace, Wallingford. Call 203-265-7509 OUR Generation horse with American Girl accessories (for the horse). Like new. Asking $40. 203-235-2384

PAPASAN CHAIR with white cushion from Pier 1 Imports. 45" round. Good condition, approx 10 yrs old but seldom used. Original cost $150. $55 or best offer. Call 203-639-1248 POLAR KING WALK-IN COOLER Pure white. Unit size 12x11, Ready to run, freestanding. Model H1113. $12,500. Excellent condition. 203 507-5132

1, 2 OR 3 ITEMS OR AN ESTATE

$$$ CA$H $$$

203-237-3025 Estate sale service. Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made items, toys, lamps.

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

203-238-3499 2ND Generation buys anything Napier. Costume jewelry, old dolls, classic Walt Disney figurines, old pottery. 1 item to entire estate. 203-639-1002 Always Buying All Contents of Estates. Antique, old toys & collectibles. furniture, costume jewelry, etc. Call or stop by Frank’s, 18 S. Orchard St. Wallingford. 203-269-4975 or 203-284-3786 Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Amps, Musical Instruments, Guitars, Radios, Ham Equipment, CB, HiFi, Audio Equipment. 860-707-9350

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

HOUSES FOR RENT CHESHIRE. Charming country home for rent. 2 BR, ample yard plus many extras. A must see. Asking $1400/mo. 1 year lease. Call Julie 203-271-0178 MERIDEN 3 BR Single Family House for Rent. 1 1/2 BA, Large Yard, Off St. Parking. $1,250/mo. Call (203) 240-4688 WALLINGFORD Very Large 3 BR Home. LR, Dining Area, Kitchen w/Stove, Frig., Dish Washer. Laundry RM, 2 BA. Huge Family RM, Lots of Closets, 2 Car Garage $1700 + utils, 2 mo. sec. dep. Agent R.E (203) 949-0500

CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN 1 BR, 1 BA. 465 Crown St. In town. Electric Oven, HW Floors. In Mint Condition! No Pets. H/H included $600 Call Tony (203) 317-1231

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

CARPENTRY REPAIRS & Replacement Large or Small, int/ext, stairs, railing, decks, entry, door, window, finish basement Complete home improvements. Work done by owner. 40+ yr exp. Free est. Ins. 203-238-1449 #578107 www.marceljcharpentier.com

DECKS

GUTTERS

JUNK REMOVAL

GUTTERS DON’T WORK IF THEY’RE DIRTY

ELECTRICAL SERVICE MIDSTATE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC Specializing in residential electrical work. Service upgrades, generators, recessed lighting & much more. Clean and professional work. Call for free est. 860-573-8995 CT lic 0195791

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

203-237-0350

A-1 HANDYMANPLUS CT Reg #606277. Give us a Call - WE DO IT ALL! Free estimates. 203-631-1325 MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT #631942 203 886-8029

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

WE HAVE DUMP TRUCK

CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality products, prompt service, & excellent installation at fair prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Lic & Ins HIC #0631419 Credit Cards Accepted. Call (203) 631-2991 MGW HOME IMPROVEMENT Kitchens & Baths, Painting, Windows/Doors, Interior Remodeling, Gutters, Drywall, Decks/Porches & Basements Call MGW! CT Reg #631942 203 886-8029 DE CA Home Improvement ● KITCHEN & BATH ● FLOORING, PAINTING ● ROOFING & SIDING We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

QUALITY Asphalt Driveways CT# 575852 2 0 3 - 2 3 8 - 1 7 0 8

PLUMBING JM LAWNCARE Spring Cleanups, Lawn Mowing, mulching, planting & more. Junk Removal. Free est. 860-796-8168 SPRING Clean-Ups, Comm/Res mowing, mulching. Ins, reliable, reasonable. Free est. #603817 860 827-8954 or 860 614-6376

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

ALBERTS HOME REPAIRS Remodeling, Windows, Doors, Siding, Decks, Floors Lic & ins #623837 203-592-1148

MIDSTATE PAVING

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

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

DE CA LANDSCAPING ● PATIOS, DECKS & WALKS ● SPRING CLEAN-UPS ● LAWN MOWING, MULCHING We provide reliable service. (203) 630-1294 (203) 886-6566 Ins., Free Estimates. CT #624716

LAWN & GARDEN

POLISH Ladies Will clean your house. Professional, friendly. Exc. refs. Aneta’s Cleaning 860-839-5339 IF You don’t have time to clean your house, call me. I will do everything you wish for a great price. Good job, fully insured. Call Renata (860) 538-7963 or Email: roniowa@wp.pl

JUNK REMOVAL

Pete In The Pickup Junk Removal No Job too Big/Small We Do it All 203-886-5110

CT Reg. #516790 ROOFS R US LLC. All types Roofing, Remodeling, Windows, Repairs, Siding. Since 1949. 100% financing, Credit Cards. Call 203-427-7259 Lic #635370

C&M CONSTRUCTION POWER WASHING

ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899

Gonzalez Construction

FIRE SPRINKLERS Reasonable quotes. Lic & ins. New Install, Repairs & Service. Frontline Plumb & FRP, LLC. 203 213-0691 *THE ROOFING SPECIALIST* 10% OFF cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

POWER WASHING Is Spring Cleaning

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

203-639-0032 info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully Lic & Ins Reg #577319

On the outside. FREE ESTIMATES. #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279

ROOFING

SPRING CLEANUPS Lawn Mowing: Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, You decide! Please Call (203) 630-2152.

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

Siding, Roofing, Windows, Decks, Sunrms, Additions

(203) 639-1634

203-237-0350 CT Reg. #516790

MASONRY

C&M CONSTRUCTION *THE BATHROOM & REMODELING SPECIALIST* cmconstructionct.com 203-630-6459 CT Reg #608488

JIMMY’S Masonry - Stone Walls, Steps, Walkways, Patios, Chimneys - All types. 28 yrs exp. Licensed, Ins’d. Call for free est. 860-274-4893 CT Reg# 604498

LANDSCAPING

W. BOOBER MASONRY 25 yrs exp in all types of masonry CT Reg # 0626708 Call 203-235-4139

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

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

ROOFING, SIDING WINDOWS AND MORE Free Estimates/Fully Insured Reg #604200/Member BBB 860-645-8899 CPI HOME IMPROVEMENT HIGHEST Quality- Kitchens/Bath Siding ● Roofing Windows ● Remodeling ● Decks ● Gutters Additions ●Credit cards accepted 203-634-6550 CT Reg #0632415

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

GUTTERS

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

SIDING

Hedge & Bush Trimming, Yard Cleanups Lawn Mowing Call (203) 988-8038

HOUSE CLEANING

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

ROOFING

HANDYPERSONS

FENCING

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

PAVING

DOUG’S LAWN SERVICE

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

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

LANDSCAPING

203-639-0032 IF YOU MENTION THIS AD Yard Clean-Ups Brush, Branches, Leaves STORM DAMAGE

**JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES*LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218 COMMERCIAL & Residential Mowing. Spring clean-ups. Complete grounds maintenance. Sr Discounts. 203 634-0211

ANTHONY’S Masonry Lic & Ins. Chimneys, stone work, pavers, retaining walls, concrete, walks. 203-808-2129 #617425

PAINTING/ WALLPAPERING

Edwin Cordero PAINTING Int/Ext. Local, Established, Reliable Craftsman. Call (203) 537-2411 CT#614827

info@ gonzalezconstructionllc.com Fully licensed/insured. Reg #HIC577319 CHLOE’S Home Solutions LLC Quality products, prompt service, & excellent installation at fair prices. Roofing, Siding, Decks, Paint, Home Repairs & Remodels. Lic & Ins HIC #0631419 Credit Cards Accepted Call (203) 631-2991

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

$1000 OFF

(203) 639-1634

SPRING ROOF CONTRACTS Free Roof Repair Kit To The First 50 Callers! (203) 284-0137 Reg #558927

SERVICES OFFERED

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

FREE GUTTERS With every March/April Signing (203) 284-0137 Reg #558927

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

SMALL JOBS WELCOME

203-237-2122 SIDING

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

GARY WODATCH LLC Tree Removal, All calls returned Reg #0620397. Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 or Cell 860-558-5430 NEW England Tree Service LLC, fully licensed & insured. Top quality work, 24 hr storm service. Refs avail. Free est. CT Reg 0608736. Call (203) 699-TREE PROF. ARBORIST #S3365 75ft bucket truck. Precise Tree CT Reg #562159. 203-272-4216

Thursday, March 28, 2013 — The Berlin Citizen CONDOMINIUMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN. Townhouse condo, 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath, kit, LR, east side, 1c gar, w/d hookup, hdwd flrs, fully remod, $925. 1 mo sec. 203-440-3317, 203-684-9744 WALLINGFORD. The Towers, 2 BR, 2 bath Ranch, fully applianced, spectacular views. $1,200.00 per month. Quality Realty, LLC 203-235-1381

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Flanders West Apts Southington

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

MER. Furnished Apts. East Side Incl Heat, HW, Elec. 1 BR, 1st Fl, $845/mo+sec. 1BR, 2nd Fl $801 /mo+sec. 203-630-3823 12pm8pm or Meridenrooms.com MERIDEN -WALLINGFORD LINE Large 2 BR Luxury Condo. Walk in Closet, & Laundry. No pets! $895 + utilities Call 203-245-9493 MERIDEN 1 BR. You will like the size & arrangement of this pleasant 3 RM. H, HW, Cooking Gas $750 Parking. 38 Lincoln St. 727-565-8362

MERIDEN 1BR & 2 BR Stove, heat & hot water incl. Lease, sec & refs. 203- 239-7657 or 203-314-7300 MERIDEN 1BR 2nd Flr Apt in Two-Family House, Quiet Dead End St. WD Hookup, Heat & HW included. $850/mo. Call 860-736-1169 or 860-502-5619 MERIDEN 1BR, 1st Floor 3 Rooms. Large Kitchen. Stove & Refrigerator. Garage Available. No Pets. References & Security Deposit. $580. 860-276-0552 MERIDEN 1st Fl - 3 BR, Kitchen, DR, 2 Full Baths. 2nd Fl 4 BR, Kit, LR, 2 Full Baths. 3rd Fl 2 BR, Kitchen, LR. All Remodeled. Refs. Sec 8 Approved. (203) 537-9093

MERIDEN 2 BR, 2nd Floor Large Apt. 38 Summer St. WD Hookup, Free Parking. Hardwood Floors. $750/mo. 203-710-9474 or 203-685-2836 MERIDEN 2 BR/5 RM, 1st Flr. Off St. Park, W/D Hookup, New Appli, Stove & Refrig, New High Efficiency Gas Furnace. $850/mo + sec. 860-690-5555 MERIDEN 2BR, 5 RMs. Completely Remodeled, W/D Hookup, Garage, Deck, OffStreet Parking. Sec. 8 Approved $950/mo+sec. (203) 980-0215 MERIDEN 3 BR 1st Floor LR DR. All Rms are very large w/ Closets. Off St. Parking. Stove & Refrig, 1mnth & sec. $1050/mo. 203-687-2032 MERIDEN East Side, 1 BR Bright, Modern End Unit. All Appliances + Dish Washer. Off St. Parking. $730/mo. Call (203) 269-0763

MERIDEN 1 BR, Very Clean, Off St. Parking, H & HW included. $725/m + 1 moth security required. Call 860-798-4483 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $525. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN EFFICIENCY CUTE 2 ROOMS Off street parking. Broad Street. $525. 2 mo sec. Credit ck req. No pets. Call 203-284-0597 MERIDEN Fully Furnished, Central Location. 1BR, LR, Kitch, BA. $675/ mo. Lease & Sec. Deposit Required. No pets. Call (203) 235-2372 MERIDEN. Brand New Unit, 2 BR in Crown Village. H & HW Included. Sec. 8 Approved, $1000/mo. Call (203) 715-1221 MERIDEN. Studio apt, private entrance, on bus line. $500/mo plus util. No pets. Sec & ref. Call (203) 982-3042 MIDDLETOWN Apartment for rent over 3 car garage in the Westfield section. Available May 3. $800 per month. Call (860) 346-4619 after 7pm SOUTH MERIDEN Cute 2 BR Great Area, Off St. Parking, Yard, Appliances, New Paint & Carpets, $850/mo 203-238-0566 SPRING SPECIAL MERIDEN- 1BR - $695/month. HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED. Private balcony. 203-639-4868 WALLINGFORD 1 Bedroom Apartment. 70 Center St. $750/mo. Call Mike (203) 376-2160 WALLINGFORD 2 BR Apt .Clean w/ New Carpet & Paint. No Smoking/Pets. Water & Garbage incl. $900-$950/mo. Refs & Credit Chk Req. 203-464-0766

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DELIVERY CARRIERS WANTED

Elim Park, a state of the art, accredited, continuing care retirement community is seeking candidates for the following positions to join our team!

Come join our fast growing team of contracted adult carriers who earn up to $13,000.00 annually delivering newspapers for up to 2 hours in the early morning. It is a great way to subsidize your annual income without interfering with your regular job or quality time at home. If you are interested in being contracted on a route or being a substitute in Wallingford, Meriden, Southington or Cheshire -

Administrative Assistant - Skilled Nursing Unit Full time day shift position and per diem position available. Responsibilities include receptionist, scheduling and various clerical functions to facilitate the efficient operation of the nursing unit, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. Supports the interdisciplinary team while maintaining positive interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge of medical terminology and use of computer systems, including electronic health records, is essential. Previous experience preferred.

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Administrative Assistant - Admissions & Rehabilitation Full time position available. Performs administrative and clerical duties in the Admissions and Rehabilitation departments under the direct supervision of the Admissions and Marketing Coordinators. Interacts with various constituents including patients, physicians, other office staff and the public to provide high quality service to those who visit and/or call our community.

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(203) 634-3933 WANTED TO RENT STUDIO, In-law apt or room w/bath in private residence. Semi-retired prof. woman, willing to do handy work around the house. Non smoker. Please Call Sissy 860 308-4756

STORES & OFFICES FOR RENT MERIDEN 2 Room Unit Approx 300 Sq Ft. 428 Broad St. Asking $700/Month. Heat & electric included. (203) 237-3378

HOUSES FOR SALE

WALLINGFORD 2BR, 2nd fl, lg rooms, huge kitchen. Two 12x14BRs. New bathroom, sunporch. No pets/smoking. $900/ mo+dep. Refs. Quiet neighborhood. 203-996-4281 lv message. WALLINGFORD 2nd Floor, 4 RM, 2 BR North Main St Victorian. Credit Check Req. $1000/mo. + 2 month sec. No smoking. No pets. Avail 5/01. 203-269-5973 WALLINGFORD Centrally located 1st Fl, 5 rms. W/W, W/D, appliances, freshly painted. No pets. No smoking. Lease, security, credit check. 203 269-3411 WALLINGFORD. 3 BR, 1st Flr, Off St Parking, Hardwood flrs, W/D Hookup. 239 Center St. $1200 + sec. Call 203-294-1229

MERIDEN. $185,000. Short sale! Big Ranch on nearly a half acre. 3 or 4 bdrms, 4 wood burning stoves. Gourmet kitchen, big glass enclosed sunroom, deck, & garage ready for your growing family. Call now! Brian (203) 235-3300

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

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

MERIDEN- $274,900. Just like new with plenty of room to grow! Spacious, open and airy, great room w/ cath. ceiling, 4BR. House completely rebuilt in 2004, 3 full BA w/ whirlpools, master suite, add. office/ library, oversized 2c gar. A must see! Call Nicky Waltzer 203-265-5618

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ROOMS FOR RENT

MERIDEN Room For Rent All Utilities included Share Kitchen, Bath & Living Rm. Washer & Dryer Off Street Parking $125 Per Week 2 Weeks Security $50 Key Deposit 203 605-8591

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOONWALK BUSINESS FOR SALE- Selling 6 inflatables, 2 popcorn machines, 1 cotton candy machine, 1 snow cone machine, 1 generator, 1 6x12 enclosed trailer, and all related supplies. Asking $20,000. If you’re interested in starting your business, please call: 203996-9866.

It's all here! NORTH HAVEN-$194,000 Spacious end-unit w/cair, 2BRs, 2 full BA, EIK, DR/LR combo w/FP & skylights. Laundry rm w/ washer/dryer combo. Private patio, gar next to unit. Mins to I95, I91, Yale, Quinn, Shopping, Golf. Dee Grazioso 203-265-5618

HELP WANTED AUTOPART INTERNATIONAL is seeking a Part-Time Driver 15-30 hrs a week. We are looking for a highly motivated selfstarter with a great attitude. Must be 21 or older & have a clean driving record. Please apply in person (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE): Autopart International, 10 Farmington Valley Dr Plainville, CT. Autopart International conducts pre-employment drug screenings & background checks. EOE CAREGIVERS Excellent position for retirees & others. Looking for compassionate reliable people to provide companionship & home care services to seniors. Extensive training provided. Must have own vechile. Home Instead Senior Care Call (860) 788-2810 or visit our website: www.homeinstead.com CDL DRIVERS Durham Based Construction Co. is now accepting applications for FT CDL Class A & B Drivers for mobile Concrete Mixers & Dumptrucks. Manual labor req. Pre-employment drug screen mandatory. Call Pools by Murphy for apt. (860) 349-9774

Delivery Driver The Record-Journal Circulation Department Is in need of an early morning employee to assist in staging newspapers at our distribution depot and making deliveries to our customers. Hours are 2:00am - 8:30am Wednesday through Sunday. Reliable vehicle and ability to read a map needed Apply in person at Record-Journal 11 Crown Street Meriden, CT during normal business hours

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Nursing Positions •RN Flex Nurse Sub-Acute Unit 4p-8p Part Time •RN Every Other Weekend Day Shift Treatment Nurse •RN/LPN Full Time Temporary Charge Nurse 3p-11p x 8 weeks •RN/LPN Per Diem Charge Nurse 3p-11p •Part Time Weekend CNA 7a-3p •Part Time Weekend CNA 3p-11p •Part Time 7p-11p CNA x 2 Positions •Full Time 11p-7a CNA •Part Time Weekend CNA 11p-7a •Per Diem 11p-7a CNA Nurse Manager - Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care Full-time day shift position. Accountable for the planning, organizing, developing, and directing of Nursing Services for our two 30 bed Long Term Skilled Nursing Units. Work in collaboration with our Director of Nursing and highly skilled interdisciplinary team to insure the highest degree of quality care is provided. Job Requirements: RN License in good standing, BSN preferred; Previous experience in a long term or rehabilitation environment preferred; Previous supervisory experience preferred; Good communication and leadership skills; Knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulation and guidelines governing long term care; Ability to use an electronic medical record; Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; Positive attitude required. ALL POSITIONS - Please apply in person Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm / Weekends 10am - 2pm, or send resume to: Elim Park Baptist Home 140 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 Or fax to 203-271-7794 EOE, A/A, MF, DV

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Driver/Warehouse Construction supply company seeks delivery driver (CT/NY). CDL Class B req. (load/unload product). Warehouse work (forklift driving/heavy lifting). Apply in person. Advance Concrete Form, Inc., 71 N. Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT $13.50/hr, no OT. Insurance after 90 days. PLT/401K after 1 year. HVAC LICENSED INSTALLERS Immediate opening. Residential. Minimum 5 years experience required w/ B, D or S license. Exc wages, benefits. Send resume to oilsix@bchvac.necoxmail.com No phone calls please.

HELP WANTED DRIVER Wanted. Experience needed. CDL Class B. Apply in person. 50 Leonardo Dr., North Haven, CT. with Driver Abstract L AND S CAP I NG Professional needed. Reliable & experienced with valid CDL. Great pay. Call 203-272-4216.

MACHINE OPERATORS w/exp. Wire Drawing. FT All shifts 2nd and 3rd preferred. Good pay + benefits. Apply: Accel 508 N Colony St. Meriden EOE OFFICE Full Time, Experienced, DMV Title Clerk for busy dealership. Call: (203) 284-8989 or Fax: (203) 269-1114

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